ORS 268.030: Purpose of chapter; limitation on number of districts; purpose of districts.

(1) This chapter is enacted in order to provide a method of making available in metropolitan areas public services not adequately available through previously authorized governmental agencies. (2) To this end not more than one district may be established under this chapter in any metropolitan area. (3) Subject to the provisions of a district charter, a district, where formed, shall provide for those aspects of land use planning having metropolitan significance. [1969 c.700 §3; 1975 c.510 §1; 1977 c.95 §16; 1977 c.665 §3; 1977 c.782 §3; 1997 c.833 §5]