Land Use & Zoning
In Oregon, what does it mean for a local comprehensive plan to be 'acknowledged' by LCDC?
AThe LCDC simply has received a copy of the plan
BThe LCDC has formally certified that the local plan complies with all 19 Statewide Planning Goals and applicable state laws✓ Correct
CThe local government has acknowledged LCDC's authority
DThe federal government has approved Oregon's statewide planning system
Explanation
When a local comprehensive plan is 'acknowledged' by LCDC, it means the Land Conservation and Development Commission has formally certified that the plan complies with all 19 Oregon Statewide Planning Goals and applicable state planning laws. Acknowledged plans have legal significance — they serve as the foundation for local land use decisions, and departures from them require plan amendments.
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