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In the last five years, the TGM program has assisted the communities of:
<br /> Adams, Albany, Bend, Boardman, Brooking& Canby, Canyonville, Coburg, Cornelius,
<br /> Corvallis, Cottage Grove, Eugene, Fairview, Forest Grove, Gladstone, Gresham, Hood
<br /> River, Jefferson, Junction City, Lakeview, Lebanon, Lincoln City, Medford, Metolius,
<br /> Molalla, Monroe, Newberg, Newport, North Plains, Oakland, Oakridge, Ontario,
<br /> Medford, Prineville, Sandy, Springfield, Stanfield, Sutherlin, Talent, Tillamook, Fernonia
<br /> and Weston. (Source: TGM web site)
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<br />The Code Assistance program provides very specific help to advance these TGM objectives:
<br /> o Promote a transportation system or development pattern that results in a balanced, multi-modal
<br /> transportation system and that enhances opportunities for use of bicycles, walking, and transit in
<br /> areas planned for transit service;
<br /> o Preserve or enhance the "through movement" function of a state highway;
<br /> o Increase the convenience or availability of alternative modes of transportation;
<br /> o Provide alternatives to, or delay of the need for, a major transportation improvement;
<br /> o Provide alternatives to, or delay of the need for, expansion of an urban growth boundary.
<br /> (Source: Letter from TGM Program, May 6, 2005)
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<br />Code assistance through this program is provided through the services of two consulting firms retained by
<br />the state: Siegel Planning Services and Angelo Eaton & Associates. The work will be done in two
<br />phases: first, an initial assessment of the current comprehensive plan and land development regulations,
<br />and, second, preparation of plan and code amendments for consideration of local decision makers. The
<br />work is based primarily on "The Smart Development Handbook," a publication by the State of Oregon.
<br />There is no obligation to adopt anything. Local governments need not provide cash or a local in-kind
<br />match in this program.
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<br />The Local Assistance Requested. City staff view the Code Assistance program as complementary and
<br />wholly compatible with the City's Growth Management Study and comprehensive plan policies. The
<br />Growth Management Study policies would be presented to the consultants as equal to adopted
<br />comprehensive plan policies.
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<br />The problem statement that we are trying to solve through this request could be summarized as: "Despite
<br />many efforts at structuring land development regulations that will implement our Growth Management
<br />policies and achieve smart growth, there is sometimes dissatisfaction with the results. The regulations are
<br />sometimes viewed by the development community as unnecessarily burdensome for some examples of
<br />desirable development, and the regulations do not guarantee that development meets the City's objectives
<br />or are aesthetically pleasing. The City seeks an expert audit of its development requirements and expert
<br />advice regarding alternative methods of implementing smart growth as framed by Eugene's Growth
<br />Management policies."
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<br />Products will include an audit of the land use code and development requirements, list of 0perceived
<br />shortcomings/unintended effects of the standards, recommendations for alternative standards, and, if
<br />possible, draft code or standards suitable for adoption. The City would hope to receive recommendations
<br />for an alternative development review process (a possible example the "alternate path" requested by
<br />Council), other than the clear and objective one-size-fits-all regulatory approach now in place. The state
<br />typically requires at least one public hearing or public forum with the Planning Commission before
<br />services end.
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<br />Matching Funds: None required for this Code Assistance Service.
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