City Of HR To Review Options After Morrison Park Decision

Hood River city officials will take some time before deciding what steps they will take in response to Wednesday’s Oregon Court of Appeals decision to reverse and remand an Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals decision that originally upheld the City’s rezoning of Morrison Park for affordable housing,  In a statement issued Thursday, the City indicated it has several legal options, and City Councilors, staff, and legal counsel will review them over the next few weeks before deciding on a course of action  In the statement Hood River Mayor Paul Blackburn said he was disappointed by the ruling, adding it will now be a longer wait to build an “important source of affordable housing.”  Susan Garrett Crowley, who had appealed the City’s decision, said in a statement she hoped the City will now protect Morrison Park and its other parks.

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