215.327, 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780: ����� (a) To determine in accordance with such ordinances and regulations if a permit shall be granted or denied; or ����� (b) To determine a cont

215.327, 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780:

����� (a) To determine in accordance with such ordinances and regulations if a permit shall be granted or denied; or

����� (b) To determine a contested case.

����� (3) �Hearings officer� means a planning and zoning hearings officer appointed or designated by the governing body of a county under ORS 215.406.

����� (4) �Permit� means discretionary approval of a proposed development of land under ORS