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Metro and Measure 49

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In November 2004, Oregon voters approved Ballot Measure 37 which required that governments pay owners, or waive enforcement by repealing, changing or not applying restrictions, when certain land use restrictions reduce owners' property value. In November 2007, Oregon voters approved Ballot Measure 49 which amended Measure 37 to include only those restrictions that limit residential uses of property or that restrict farming or forest practices.

Metro seeks to implement Measure 49 faithfully and in concert with its other responsibilities, including its Charter mandate to protect the environment and livability of the region for current and future generations. The Metro Council has adopted processes for treatment of claims for compensation submitted to Metro under Measure 49. This Web site provides further information on how to file a claim and Metro's process for consideration of claims. Staff reports and Metro Council decisions are also available through this site.

Need assistance?

Ted Reid
503-797-1768 | 503-797-1930 fax
ted.reid@oregonmetro.gov

Related Links

Measure 49 claims process

Information on Metro's Measure 49 claims process

Pending Measure 49 claims

Here is an updated list of pending Measure 49 claims filed at Metro.

Related Internet links

• Measure 37 Database Project - Portland State University

  (http://www.pdx.edu/ims/m37database.html)

• Measure 37 Impact Study - Portland State University

  (http://www.pdx.edu/ims/m37.html)

• City of Portland Information on Measure 49

  (http://www.portlandonline.com/measure49)

• Washington County Information on Measure 49

  (http://www.co.washington.or.us/deptmts/lut/land_dev/49letter.htm)

• Multnomah County Information on Measure 49

  (http://www2.co.multnomah.or.us/jsp/Public/EntryPoint?ch=ad4a86d085517010VgnVCM1000003bc614acRCRD)

• Clackamas County Information on Measure 49

  (http://www.clackamas.us/transportation/planning/measure37.htm)

• Information from Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development

  (http://www.oregon.gov/LCD/MEASURE49/index.shtml)