Section 197A.NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered](1)(a) On or before January 1, 2026, the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall adopt three model ordinances providing clear and objective standards for the development of various housing types within an urban growth boundary, including single-family detached housing, middle housing, as defined in ORS 197A.420, accessory dwelling units, as defined in ORS 197A.425, and multifamily housing, that may be readily adopted by a local government in compliance with the requirements of ORS 197.610.(b) Among the three model ordinances adopted under this section:(A) One must be targeted toward cities with a population of less than 2,500;(B) One must be targeted toward cities with a population of 2,500 or greater and less than 25,000; and(C) One must be targeted toward cities with a population of 25,000 or greater.(c) In adopting model ordinances under this section, the commission:(A) May consider geographic location and other regional factors; and(B) May allow a city to adopt, in whole or in part, a model ordinance targeted toward a larger city.(2) A model ordinance adopted under this section is presumed to have clear and objective standards.(3) In adopting model ordinances under this section, the commission shall prioritize the principles and considerations under section 9 (2), chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023.Added by 2024 Ch. 111,§ 2, eff. 4/17/2024.