Multnomah County Comprehensive Framework Plan

Introduction

The Multnomah County Comprehensive Framework Plan Summary is the county's land use mission statement. It describes the policies that guide decisions made by the Land Use Planning Division as well as the relationship between Multnomah County land use decisions and the policies adopted by the Metro Council and statewide planning agencies.

If you would like more information on these policies, contact the Multnomah County Land Use Planning Division. You can visit our office: 1600 S.E. 190th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233;
call us: (503) 988-3043;
or contact us via e-mail: land.use.planning@co.multnomah.or.us

PLEASE NOTE: These documents are constantly under revision. Policy updates happen regularly, so please be aware that these documents are provided for informational purposes only. For advice on the most recent version of these policies, you must contact our office.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE PLANNING PROCESS

The Comprehensive Plan in Three Stages

The Planning Process

Plan Adoption Process

Purpose

Plan Format

Plan Implementation

How to Use the Plan for Land Use Actions

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES

1. Plan Relationships

2. Off-Site Effects

CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT AND INTER-GOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION POLICIES

3. Citizen Involvement

4. Intergovernmental Coordination

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY

5. Economic Development

URBAN-RURAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT POLICIES

Growth Management Introduction

6. Urban Land Area

6A. Urban And Rural Reserves

7. Rural Centers

8. Rural Residential Land

9. Agricultural Land

10. Multiple Use Agricultural Land

11. Commercial Forest Land

12. Multiple Use Forest Land

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT POLICIES

13. Air, Water and Noise Quality

14. Developmental Limitations

15. Willamette River Greenway

16. Natural Resources

16-A Open Space

16-B Mineral and Aggregate Resources

16-C Energy Sources

16-D Fish and Wildlife Habitat

16-E Natural Areas

16-F Scenic Views and Sites

16-G Water Resources and Wetlands

16-H Wilderness Areas

16-I Historic Resources

16-J Cultural Areas

16-K Recreation Trails

16--L Wild and Scenic Waterways

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN PROCESS POLICIES

Community Development Introduction

17. Community Development Framework

18. Community Identity

19. Community Design

20. Arrangement of Land Uses

21. Housing Choice

22. Energy Conservation

23. Redevelopment

LAND USE LOCATION POLICIES

Land Use Location Introduction

24. Housing Location

25. Mobile Homes

26. Houseboats

27. Commercial Location

28. Strip Development

29. Office Location

30. Industrial Location

31. Community Facilities and Uses

PHYSICAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS POLICIES

32. Capital Improvements

33a. Transportation System

33b. Marine Transportation System

33c. Bicycle / Pedestrian System

34. Trafficways

35. Public Transportation

36. Transportation Development Requirements

37. Utilities

38. Facilities

38A. Alternative Uses of Public School Buildings

PARKS AND RECREATION SYSTEM POLICIES

39. Parks and Recreation Planning

40. Development Requirements

41. Columbia River Gorge NSA

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