Land Use & Zoning
Oregon requires jurisdictions to include a housing needs analysis in their comprehensive plans under Statewide Planning Goal 10. This requirement means cities must:
ABuild affordable housing units equal to 10% of new construction annually
BPlan and zone sufficient land to accommodate projected housing needs at various income levels and densities✓ Correct
CRestrict all new housing construction to within 1 mile of existing transit lines
DMandate that all new subdivisions include a mix of single-family and multi-family units
Explanation
Statewide Planning Goal 10 (Housing) requires Oregon cities and counties to plan for housing needs of all residents at all income levels. Local governments must conduct a Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI) and Housing Needs Analysis (HNA) to ensure there is adequate zoned land to meet projected housing demand.
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