Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 123 - OREGON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Division 8 - QUALITY DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE COORDINATION
Section 123-008-0020 - Compliance with Planning Goals

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 123-008-0020

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) The Department shall achieve Planning Goal compliance whenever possible by taking actions that are compatible with the applicable acknowledged comprehensive plan of a county or city government and land use regulations of this state and local zone ordinances.

(2) However, if a situation arises that necessitates direct goal findings, because of potential or actual incompatibility under a local comprehensive plan or other reasons, as described in OAR 660-030-0065(3), the Department shall adhere to the following procedures, as formally as appropriate:

(a) Confirm that a situation exists requiring the Department to adopt direct goal findings of compliance with one or more of Planning Goals;

(b) Identify which Planning Goals or Goal requirements the Department must address;

(c) Consult directly with affected jurisdictions;

(d) Request interpretative guidance as needed from the Department of Land Conservation and Development or the Department of Justice;

(e) Rely on any relevant goal interpretations for state agencies adopted in accordance with OAR chapter 660, whenever applicable; and

(f) Adopt any necessary findings to ensure compliance with the Planning Goals.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 285B.075(5) & 285A.075

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.180, 285 A & 285B

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