Or. Admin. Code § 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 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(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 underORS 222.840, the Health Abatement Law, are exempt from compliance with the statewide goals and compatibility with local comprehensive plans.

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Or. Admin. Code § 340-018-0040

DEQ 36-1990, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-90

Stat. Auth.:ORS 468.020

Stats. Implemented:ORS 197.180