Item 4: Ordinance on Land Use Application Timeline Extensions

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Goal 6 addresses waste and process discharges from development, and is aimed at protecting air, water and land from impacts from those discharges. The amendments to not affect the Citys ability = to provide for clean air, water or land resources. Therefore, Statewide Planning Goal 6 does not apply. 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 a development in natural hazard areas without appropriate safeguards. The ordinance does not affect the Citys existing restrictions and approval criteria = regarding development in areas subject to natural disasters and hazards. The proposed action only extends the effective date for land use applications that have already been approved. Therefore, Statewide Planning Goal 7 does not apply. 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 proposed ordinance does not affect the Citys provisions for recreation areas, facilities or recreational opportunities. = Therefore, Statewide Planning Goal 8 does not apply. 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 Oregons 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 Eugene Commercial Land Study (October 1992) was adopted by the City of Eugene as a refinement of the Metro Plan, and complies with the requirements of Goal 9 and its Administrative Rule. The amendment does not affect the amount of land designated or zoned for commercial use and will have no direct impact on the existing supply of or any existing commercially designated land. Goal 9 further requires cities take into account methods and devices for overcoming certain regional conditions and deficiencies for implementing this goal, to include land use controls and ordinances. The proposed ordinance related to timeline extensions is specifically intended help applicants overcome economic hardships by extending the expiration period for already approved land use applications. Therefore, to the extent applicable, the amendment is consistent with Goal 9. Goal 10 - Housing. To provide for the housing needs of citizens of the state. Goal 10 requires that communities plan for and maintain an inventory of buildable residential land for needed housing units. The proposed ordinance does not impact the supply or availability of residential lands included in the City’s documented supply of “buildable land” that is available for Exhibit A: Findings - 3