Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 350 - COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE COMMISSION
Division 40 - REVISION OF URBAN AREA BOUNDARIES
Section 350-040-0030 - Application for Revision

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 350-040-0030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

Applications to revise the boundaries of any Urban Area shall contain the following information:

(1) A statement from the county sponsoring the Urban Area boundary revision, signed by the county commissioners.

(2) A statement that the senior-elected or appointed official(s) of any affected municipality or special district were provided notice of the application.

(3) A statement that explains why the proposed Urban Area boundary revision is needed. The statement shall describe the anticipated land uses that would occur in the affected area and demonstrate how the proposed revision complies with the criteria in the Scenic Area Act.

(4) A map of the area proposed for revision to the existing Urban Area. The map shall be drawn to scale and shall be prepared at a scale of 1 inch equals 200 feet (1:2,400), or a scale providing greater detail. It shall include the following elements:

(a) North arrow;

(b) Map scale;

(c) Boundaries of all parcels within the subject area, with labels showing the name of each property owner and the size of each parcel;

(d) Current municipal zoning designations, where applicable;

(e) Significant terrain features or landforms;

(f) Bodies of water and watercourses;

(g) Existing roads and railroads;

(h) Existing dwellings and other structures; and

(i) Location of existing services, including water systems, sewage systems, and power and telephone lines.

(5) For incorporated areas, a map of the current boundary of the municipality.

(6) A map of adopted land use designations and zoning for the existing Urban Area.

(7) For Oregon applications, a map of currently approved urban growth boundaries.

(8) An analysis based on criteria in the Scenic Area Act. (For guidance see Urban Areas Boundary Revisions Handbook, Gorge Commission 1992).

Publications: The publications referenced in this rule are available for review at the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 196.150 & RCW 43.97.015

Stats. Implemented: ORS 196.150, RCW 43.97.015 & 16 U.S.C. § 544 et seq

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