OAR 660-014-0000: Purpose

ORS 197.175 requires cities and counties to exercise their planning and zoning responsibilities in compliance with the Statewide Planning Goals. This includes, but is not limited to, new or amended plans as a result of a city or special district boundary change including the incorporation or annexation of unincorporated territory. The purpose of this rule is to clarify the requirements of Goal 14 and to provide guidance to cities, counties and local government boundary commissions regarding urban development on rural lands, planning and zoning of newly incorporated cities, and the application of statewide goals during annexation proceedings.