Scenarios

The following is a summary of the some of the key concepts in this chapter, followed by possible situations with which local officials, planning commissioners and others may be asked to deal.

What would you do? Imagine yourself in a real-life circumstance in which you are a part of the land use process. Once you have thought about what you would do, you can click on the "Response" section to see a possible response. Although the response should be accurate and help to reinforce chapter content it may not be the only appropriate response that could be provided.

Please refer to the full chapter for reference information and should you have any questions. Click here for a list of field representatives and Department of Land Conservation and Development staff.

Key Concepts

• Oregon operates a federally approved program known as the Oregon Coastal Management Program or OCMP. This approval allows the state to apply for federal Coastal Zone Management Act or CZMA funding to support coastal planning efforts.
• The OCMP applies within the coastal zone. This generally encompasses land from the crest of the coast range to the limit of the state’s territorial sea (three nautical miles).
• The OCMP includes the statewide planning goals, local comprehensive plans and land use regulations and some state agency regulatory authorities such as the DEQ water quality requirements and DSL removal and fill law.
• Federal approval gives the state authority to review certain federal actions, including licenses and permits, to ensure they are fully consistent with OCMP requirements. In addition, direct actions must be consistent with the OCMP to the maximum extent practicable.