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Under Oregon's statewide land use planning system, which of the following statements about Urban Growth Boundaries (UGBs) is NOT accurate?

Correct Answer

D) A UGB designation is the same as a zoning classification and can be changed by a local zoning board variance.

A UGB designation is NOT the same as a zoning classification, and it CANNOT be changed by a local zoning board variance. UGBs are established under Oregon's statewide land use planning system (ORS Chapter 197) and are subject to state oversight by the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD). Changes to a UGB require a formal process involving the local government and DLCD compliance with statewide planning goals — not a simple local variance. This is a classic Oregon exam trap.

Answer Options
A
UGBs directly affect the value and permitted uses of real property in Oregon.
B
UGBs are administered by local governments in coordination with the Department of Land Conservation and Development.
C
Property located outside a UGB is restricted to farm, forest, or rural uses and cannot be developed for urban purposes.
D
A UGB designation is the same as a zoning classification and can be changed by a local zoning board variance.

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