SALEM, OR-The new rules, some of the first in the state, will require the developer of hilly lots to do geologic testing to prove their parcels are stable. Other cities are expected to follow suit.

PORTLAND-Measure 7, which requires state and local governments to compensate landowners when regulations reduce their property values, unofficially passed last night. The costs estimated to come with its passage, financial and otherwise, are tremendous.

SAN MATEO, CA-A San Mateo County Superior Court judge rules that the city must hold more public hearings and then vote again on the project because certain statutes governing the permanent closure of a public street were not followed.

SAN FRANCISCO-In a blow to Mayor Willie Brown and developers, Proposition L is passing, though just barely. The more restrictive of two competing measures, L permanently bans new office projects in parts of the Mission District and other rapidly changing areas.

ASTORIA, OR-The city's Planning Commission is postponing its decision on the $4-million retail and residential project until its Nov. 28 meeting. One neighborhood group has vowed to make full use of the appeal process if necessary.

BEND, OR-With nine applications pending, the Deschutes County Planning Commission is asking county commissioners to consider a moratorium on cell towers to prevent any additional applications from being processed until the new code is adopted.

PORTLAND-The 258-room hotel is on one of four city-owned properties being developed near the river south of Downtown. Other projects planned include another small hotel, 150 condominiums and corporate office space.

PORTLAND-When owners of 333 Oak St. decided to sell the low-income apartment building in 1998, it was in danger of being acquired by developers interested in converting it for use as market rate apartments or high-end condominiums.