Land Use & Zoning
Oregon's Statewide Planning Goal 14 addresses urbanization. Its primary purpose is to:
ARequire all new housing to be built within existing city limits
BEstablish urban growth boundaries to separate urban and rural land uses and prevent urban sprawl✓ Correct
CMandate minimum density requirements in all Oregon cities
DProtect agricultural land from all urban development
Explanation
Statewide Planning Goal 14 (Urbanization) requires Oregon cities and counties to establish and maintain Urban Growth Boundaries (UGBs). UGBs separate urban and rural land uses, direct growth to areas with urban services, and prevent premature urbanization of resource lands. All Oregon cities of a certain size must have a UGB coordinated with the county.
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