OAR 340-018-0040
Compliance with Statewide Planning Goals

(1)

The Department shall to the extent required by law, achieve goal compliance for land use programs and actions identified in OAR 340-018-0030 (Applicability) by assuring compatibility with acknowledged comprehensive plans, except as provided in section (3) of this rule.

(2)

The Department shall consider a land use action to be in compliance with the goals when the action is determined compatible with the comprehensive plan.

(3)

The Department shall assure statewide goal compliance when necessary through the adoption of findings pursuant to OAR 660-030-0065 (Agency Compliance with the Statewide Planning Goals)(3) through the following process:

(a)

The identification of applicable goals;

(b)

Request for advice from DLCD or the Attorney General’s office when necessary;

(c)

Consultation with the affected local government; and

(d)

The adoption of necessary findings.

(4)

Department statutory responsibilities under ORS 222.840 (Short title), the Health Abatement Law, are exempt from compliance with the statewide goals and compatibility with local comprehensive plans.

Source: Rule 340-018-0040 — Compliance with Statewide Planning Goals, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-018-0040 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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