OAR 660-023-0220: Open Space

(1) For purposes of this rule, “open space” includes parks, forests, wildlife preserves, nature reservations or sanctuaries, and public or private golf courses. (2) Local governments are not required to amend acknowledged comprehensive plans in order to identify new open space resources. If local governments decide to amend acknowledged plans in order to provide or amend open space inventories, the requirements of OAR 660-023-0030 through 660-023-0050 shall apply, except as set forth in section (3) of this rule. (3) Local governments may adopt a list of significant open space resource sites as an open space acquisition program. Local governments are not required to apply the requirements of OAR 660-023-0030 through 660-023-0050 to such sites unless land use regulations are adopted to protect such sites prior to acquisition.