OAR 123-008-0020
Compliance with Planning Goals
(1)
The Department shall achieve Planning Goal compliance whenever possible by taking actions that are compatible with the applicable acknowledged comprehensive plan of a county or city government and land use regulations of this state and local zone ordinances.(2)
However, if a situation arises that necessitates direct goal findings, because of potential or actual incompatibility under a local comprehensive plan or other reasons, as described in OAR 660-030-0065 (Agency Compliance with the Statewide Planning Goals)(3), the Department shall adhere to the following procedures, as formally as appropriate:(a)
Confirm that a situation exists requiring the Department to adopt direct goal findings of compliance with one or more of Planning Goals;(b)
Identify which Planning Goals or Goal requirements the Department must address;(c)
Consult directly with affected jurisdictions;(d)
Request interpretative guidance as needed from the Department of Land Conservation and Development or the Department of Justice;(e)
Rely on any relevant goal interpretations for state agencies adopted in accordance with OAR chapter 660, whenever applicable; and(f)
Adopt any necessary findings to ensure compliance with the Planning Goals.
Source:
Rule 123-008-0020 — Compliance with Planning Goals, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=123-008-0020.