Land Use & Zoning
What is Oregon's 'Urban Reserve Area' designation?
ALand inside the UGB designated for immediate development
BLand outside the UGB that is designated for potential future urban growth and held in reserve to expand the UGB as needed✓ Correct
CA protected open space area within the city
DA state-owned land bank for affordable housing
Explanation
Urban Reserve Areas (URAs) are lands designated outside the UGB that are planned for potential future urban expansion over a 50-year horizon. URAs protect the most suitable land for future urban development from incompatible rural uses and provide a planning framework for long-range growth management. Portland Metro and other Oregon jurisdictions have established URAs.
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