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Exhibit C Goal 6 - Air, Water and land Resource Quality. To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state. Goal 6 addresses waste and process discharges from development, and is aimed at protecting air, water and land from the impacts of those discharges. The amendments do not affect the City’s ability to provide for clean air, water or land resources. Therefore, the code amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 6. Goal 7 - Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards. To protect life and property from natural disasters and hazards. Goal 7 requires that local government planning programs include provisions to protect people and property from natural hazards such as floods, landslides, earthquakes and related hazards, tsunamis and wildfires. The Goal prohibits development in natural hazard areas without appropriate safeguards. The code amendment doesnot affect the City’s existing restrictions and approval criteria regarding development in areas subject to natural disasters and hazards. Therefore, the code amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 7. Goal 8 - Recreational Needs. To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors, and where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities including destination resorts. Goal 8 ensures the provision of recreational facilities to Oregon citizens and is primarily concerned with the provision of those facilities in non-urban areas of the state. The code amendment does not affect the City’s provisions for recreation areas, facilities, or recreational opportunities. Therefore, the code amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 8. Goal 9 - Economic Development. To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon’s citizens. The Administrative Rule for Statewide Planning Goal 9 (OAR 660, Division 9) requires cities to evaluate the supply and demand of commercial land relative to community economic objectives. The Employment Lands Supply Study 2012-2032 (ELSS) is included as appendix B in the City’s comprehensive plan and complies with the requirements of Goal 9 and the corresponding Administrative Rule. The code amendment does not affect the amount of land designated or zoned for commercial use. Goal 9 also requires cities consider methods and devices for overcoming certain regional conditions and deficiencies for implementing this goal, including land use controls and ordinances. The code amendment sets new standards for setbacks for commercially zoned property, but allows clear exceptions, and maintains adjustment review as an option to maintain flexibility for development. Therefore, to the extent Goal 9 is applicableto the amendment, the amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 9.