Posts from November 27th, 2019

Recreational Marijuana Became Legal in Central Oregon

On July 1, 2015, recreational marijuana became legal in Oregon for adults 21 and over. It's important to know the facts. Included below are the state rules for recreational marijuana, as well as local regulations in Central Oregon cities and counties related to the sale and distribution of marijuana. Local regulations impacting the commercial side of the cannabis industry vary by city so be sure to check with yoru jurisdiction to determine what is permissible.

21+ = Legal age to possess, use and buy

4 = Plants permitted per property

8 = Ounces of usable marijuana permitted in one's home

1 = Ounce allowed "on your person"

Public use of marijuana is illegal, allowed only at home or on private property

Recreational law does not a...

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Bend Oregon Inclusionary Zoning FAQ

Definition
Inclusionaryzoning(or inclusionary housing as it is alsoknown)is a term which refers tomunicipal and county planningordinancesthat require a given share of newconstruction to be affordable forpeople with low to moderate incomes.

Issue Overview
Inclusionary Zoning is an impactful policy, the effects of which could be detrimental to central Oregon communities within thecontext of thecurrent affordable housing crisis. Price-controlling a designated amount of units within a specified area will ultimately result in the opposite of the desired effect –pricing out the middle-class buyer and creating a steep entrance into the housing market.

Until recently, a statutory preemption existed in Oregon which banned Inclusionary Zoning. However, during the 2016 short session, state lawmakers approve...

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