Land Use & Zoning
Metro is a regional government body serving the Portland metropolitan area. Metro's primary land use authority includes:
ASetting property tax rates for Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties
BManaging the regional urban growth boundary and regional land use planning for the three-county Portland metro area✓ Correct
CIssuing building permits for all cities within Metro's boundary
DLicensing all real estate agents working in the Metro area
Explanation
Metro is the only directly elected regional government in the US. It manages the regional Urban Growth Boundary for the Portland metropolitan area (Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties), coordinates regional land use and transportation planning, and oversees regional facilities including the Oregon Convention Center and regional parks. Metro's decisions on UGB expansions significantly affect where development can occur in the Portland region.
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