OAR 660-024-0010
Definitions

In this division, the definitions in the statewide goals and the following definitions apply:

(1)

“Buildable Land” is a term applying to residential land only, and has the same meaning as provided in OAR 660-008-0005 (Definitions)(2).

(2)

“EOA” means an economic opportunities analysis carried out under OAR 660-009-0015 (Economic Opportunities Analysis).

(3)

“Housing need” or “housing need analysis” refers to a local determination as to the needed amount, types and densities of housing that will be:

(a)

Commensurate with the financial capabilities of present and future area residents of all income levels during the 20-year planning period;

(b)

Consistent with any adopted regional housing standards, state statutes regarding housing need and with Goal 10 and rules interpreting that goal; and

(c)

Consistent with Goal 14 requirements.

(4)

“Local government” means a city or county, or a metropolitan service district described in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and ORS 197A.300 to 197A.325)(13).

(5)

“Metro boundary” means the boundary of a metropolitan service district defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and ORS 197A.300 to 197A.325)(13).

(6)

“Net Buildable Acre” consists of 43,560 square feet of residentially designated buildable land after excluding future rights-of-way for streets and roads.

(7)

“Safe harbor” means an optional course of action that a local government may use to satisfy a requirement of Goal 14. Use of a safe harbor prescribed in this division will satisfy the requirement for which it is prescribed. A safe harbor is not the only way or necessarily the preferred way to comply with a requirement and it is not intended to interpret the requirement for any purpose other than applying a safe harbor within this division.

(8)

“Suitable vacant and developed land” describes land for employment opportunities, and has the same meaning as provided in OAR 660-009-0005 (Definitions) section (1) for “developed land,” section (12) for “suitable,” and section (14) for “vacant land.”

(9)

“UGB” means “urban growth boundary.”

(10)

“Urban area” means the land within a UGB.

Source: Rule 660-024-0010 — Definitions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=660-024-0010.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 660-024-0010’s source at or​.us