Land Use & Zoning
Oregon's land use planning system requires each city and county to prepare and adopt a:
AGeneral environmental impact statement
BComprehensive plan that is consistent with statewide planning goals✓ Correct
CBuilding code consistent with the International Building Code
DTransportation demand management plan
Explanation
Oregon's land use planning system requires every city and county to adopt a comprehensive (or general) plan that is acknowledged by LCDC as consistent with Oregon's 19 Statewide Planning Goals. The comprehensive plan guides all local land use decisions.
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