The bill repeals a map meant to identify parts of Oregon at high risk of wildfires that became a lightning rod for anger from rural residents.

In many parts of Oregon, getting a building permit takes 6 to 12 months. Zoning laws from the 1970s still block duplexes, triplexes, or home-based businesses in many neighborhoods.

Oregon lawmakers ready to junk contentious wildfire map By Adam Aton | 05/07/2025 06:09 AM EDT The map came with new requirements for risky properties. Scrapping it would end a “prolonged and ...

Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham lauded the new bill's passage as "a hard-fought victory for rural Oregon." The bill to repeal the map now moves to the House.

Oregon senators voted unanimously Tuesday to repeal a highly controversial wildfire hazard map. Republican lawmakers have repeatedly criticized the map, which they say has punished rural property ...

A bill that would eliminate a controversial Oregon wildfire hazard map moved one step closer to reality on Tuesday.

Oregon Senate committee unanimously approves bill to repeal controversial wildfire hazard map, citing concerns over its accuracy and impact on property owners.

After Oregon's historic wildfire season in 2024, Oregon Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to repeal the Wildfire Hazard Map, citing concerns for property owners.

The city's consultant says 80% of Oregon Hill parcels don't conform to current zoning rules. Critics say that’s because the consultants misclassified hundreds of structures and omitted nuanced ...

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Salt Lake City is looking to completely rewrite its zoning map as it looks to solve its housing issues.

Wildfires have been a growing problem in Oregon for the last few years and there is an ongoing debate in Salem about how to best address the issue.