Notwithstanding any provision of ORS 308.477, if the governing body finds that the rehabilitation improvements were not completed by January 1, 2017, due to circumstances beyond the control of the owner, and that the owner had been acting and could reasonably be expected to act in good faith and with due diligence, the governing body may extend the deadline for completion for a period not to exceed 12 consecutive months.
ORS 308.481