Land Use & Zoning
What does Oregon's 'LCDC' stand for and what is its role?
ALocal Community Development Council — approves local budgets
BLand Conservation and Development Commission — adopts Oregon's 19 Statewide Planning Goals and oversees local comprehensive plan compliance✓ Correct
CLicensed Commercial Development Corporation — finances commercial projects
DLand Coordination and Distribution Commission — manages state land sales
Explanation
The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) is the seven-member citizen body that adopts and amends Oregon's 19 Statewide Planning Goals and oversees the statewide land use planning program. LCDC acknowledges local comprehensive plans (certifying they comply with the goals) and sets the policy framework for Oregon's land use system.
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