Ordinance No. 08-17 CITY OF TIGAR.D, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 08- f
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE, PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2008-00009
TO UPDATE THE. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INTRODUCTION ANIS AIT A GLOSSARY
OF I,,EY DEFINITIONS'; , - AM i5rqDeo
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council directed staff to complete a Full update of the Tigard
Comprehensive Plan, including a process for garnering citizen input;and
WHEREAS, the Tigard visioning reports, community surveys, and policy interest team meetings were
utilized to develop draft language for the update of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has proposed an amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan by updating the
Introduction and adding a Glossary of key definitions; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing,which was noticed in accordance
with City standards, on September 15, 2008, and recornrnended approval of the proposed CPA 2008-
00009 by motion and with unanimous vote;and.
WHEREAS,on October 28, 2008, the Tigard City Council held a public hearing, which was noticed
in accordance with City standards, to consider the Commission's recommendation on CPA 2008-
00009 and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2008, the Tigard City Council adapted CPA 2008-00009 by motion, a
amended, pursuant to the public hearing and its deliberations;and
WHEREAS, Council's decision to adapt CPA 2008-00009 is based on the findings and conclusions
found in the City of Tigard staff`report dated. September 8, 2008, and the associated record, which
are incorporated herein by reference and are contained in land-use file CPI's 2008-00009.
NOW,THEREFORE,TIME CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 Tigard Comprehensive Plan is amended to include new text and to rescind existing
text as shown in "EXHIBIT A" and
SECTION 2 This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature
by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder.
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PASSED: By i j nan')mcits vote of all Council members present after being read by
number and title only, tl-us day of CZ2c� cr ,l- 2008.
Catherine \M-icatley, City Recorder
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APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this= & day o f , 2008.
CraTg—eirkcsen, Mayor
Approved as to form:
C A�ttorney.
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EXHIBIT .E3.
INTRODUCTION
Plan Background.
The Cid of Tigard Cosrrl5rebensive Plan acts as the City's "land use constitution.
It is the document that provides the broad policy basis for Tigard's land use
planning program and ultimately guides all actions relating to the use of land
in the City. The Plan also signals that the City's land use planning efforts
will implement state and regional requirements,:including Oregon's land use
planning goals and related laws, state administrative rules,and applicable Metro
plans and requirements. Equally important,the Plan acts to coordinate actions
with local jurisdictions and state and federal agencies that may have a stake in
Tigard's land use policies and implementing regulations and actions.
In addition to its legislative and coordination roles,the City of Tigard
Cmiprehen.4w Plan also reflects community values and aspirations about Tigard's
future. The Plan aims to organize City actions and programs that define
relationships between land use goals and policies and community livability,
economic vitality,provision of needed public facilities,citizen involvement,etc.
The 2008 City of Tigard CoiNprehensive Plan is the first complete update of
the City's original 1983 Plan. The goals,policies,and recommended action
measures included in this document take into account the broad range of
changes that have occurred since the original Plan:was adopted and acknowledged
by the state 25 years ago. These current conditions and.projected trends are
summarized in the Ti afd 2007 Resource Repot-t,which provides the substantive
factual basis for many of the Plan: chapters.
Citizen involvement was also an integral element in the;update of the Plan. The
citizen involvement program included many community meetings and public
hearings, as well as considering relevant findings from Past citizen surveys
and 10 years of citizen engagement associated with the Tigard Beyond T'oirroi iv
visioning project. Through these efforts,values and attitudes of Tigard's
citizens were incorporated into the updated Czty o,f" Tigard Corrorebensfve Plan.
Purpose of the Plan and Its Implementation
The City of Tgaid Coarrp ebensive Plan is required by state law to be consistent
with 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Local.jurisdictions
within the Metro regional planning boundary must also be consistent and coor-
dinated with relevantMetro requirements such as the Urban Growth Management
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l rrrrcdonal Pharr and the Flegional T ran*ortatioa Plan.To this end,the Oregon
Department of Land Conservation and.Development (DLCD)has approved
or"acknowledged" the City's Plan as beim in"compliance"with the statewide
planning goals,and consistent with Metro requirements.
The City undertook the update of the Plan through the state's Post
lckrrorvledgenfent Plan Aniendwent(PAPA) process. Each Plan chapter was sepa-
rately reviewed by DLCD and found compliant with the statewide planning
goals, Furthermore,each Plan chapter was subject to public hearings by both
the Tigard Planning Commission and the Tigard City Council. During this
process legislative findings were made for each chapter concerning consistency
with local policy, state goals,and Metrorequirements.
Once"acknowledged", the Cite£of Tigard Comprehensive Plan provides the founda-
tion for actions relating to the update and maintenance of its land use planning
program.These actions are accomplished though specific legislative proceedings
and include the adoption of codes and standards,public facility plans,capital
improvement plans, transportation system plans,etc.
It is important to stress that state law does not allow comprehensive plan
policies to be directly used as decision-making criteria for most land use deci-
sions. In order for comprehensive plan policies to be applicable to decisions
(e.g. subdivision/land partition approval,site design review, tree protection),
they roust be translated into clear and objective standards such as those found
in the Tigard Corm ndo Development Code. However,plan policies can be applied
to discretionary land use decisions,such as conditional use applications. The
primary purpose of the City of Tigard C'o>rprehernive Plan policies are to direct
legislative decisions such as Plan and Zoning Map amendments,special area
plan adoption and,as mentioned previously, adopting development regulations.
The Citi,of Ti d Co#oreheinire flan is also a document that represents the
land use vision and values of the community. Many of the Plan's policies are
written as mandatory statements,while others have more aspirational dualities.
Depending on the situation,both types of policy have the potential to be used
by the Tigard City Council and/or the Tigard.Planning Commission as decision-
making criteria.Ultimately,it is at the discretion of the City's elected leadership
,vhether or not some policy'statements versus others are applicable to given
circumstances.
Even though all goals and policies,including those that are aspirational,are
statements of public'policy,there are practical limitations to the degree which
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they can be implemented.The discretion to what degree Plan policies are
implemented belongs primarily to the City Council. Implementing measures
are subject to constraints such as availability of funds, changes in law(federal,
state,or regional),and constitutional limitations. Furthermore,the City and
other governments'responsibilities in the areas of public safety may require
emergency actions which would otherwise require-adherence to specific permit
requirements and findings of plan compliance.
As the Plan is "comprehensive"in nature, there are no parts which can be
considered separately from others. Plan goals and policies are intended to
be supportive of one another. However,if conflicts arise between goals and
policies when using the Plan,the City has an obligation to make findings which
indicate why the goal or policy being supported takes precedence. This involves
a decision-making process on part of the City which balances and weighs the
applicability and merits of the goals and policies that are in contention,
The Plan is also intended to be an organizational and management tool to
help guide the decisions of City staff and set City goals relating to the use of
land. Because the Plan is based on an in-depth analysis of community values,
accepted by a broad range of agencies,and determined to be legally compliant
with state law and Metro rules,it is'a resource to help guide and inform City
decisions. However, from an operational perspective, the Plan is not mandatory.
The City can conduct its operations and develop projects consistent with appli-
cable law,including its own land use codes and standards.
For the Comprehensive Plan to remain relevant,it needs to be updated periodi-
cally to be responsive to changing conditions. In fact, state law requires jurisdic-
dons to periodically revieweir plans. The updated G_4 of Ti
th gard Cotiorebenjive
Plan emphasizes,several times, the importance of updating/revising the Plan as
needed to ensure it is current and responsive to community needs,and consis-
tent with applicable laws.
Format of the Plan
The Gy of Tigard Covprebensit;e Plan is organized by chapters that address each
applicable Statewide Land Used Planning Goal.Additionally,areas identified as
having unique planning needs or land use characteristics are identified under the
tide of "Special Planning Areas."
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Every chapter begins with a background and key findings summary followed by
goals,policies and recommended action measures. A glossary of key terms is
at the end of the document,as are descriptions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan
Map designations.
Definitions and Obligations of Goals, Policies, and
Recommended Action Measures
Goals,policies and recommended action measures identify the intent of the
City to accomplish certain results.The goals and policies relate to one another
and are obligations the City wishes to assume.Recommended action measures
support the obligations to achieve a desired end, but do not signify an obligation
themselves. The following describes goals,policies,and recommended action
measures in greater detail.
GOAL:
Definition-A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the
City will follow to achieve that end.
Obligation -The City cannot take action which violates a goal statement unless:
1.Action is being taken which clearly supports another goaL
2.There are findings indicating the goal being supported takes precedence (in
the particular case) over another.
POLICY:
Definition-A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course
of action, Policies are more specific than goals.They often identify the City's
position in regard to implementing goals. However,they are not the only actions
the City can take to accomplish goals.
Obligation-The City must follow relevant policy statements when amending
the 00 of Tigard Con,15rebensive Plan,or developing other plans or ordinances
which affect land use.To amend the Plan, the City must show consistency with
the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Such an amendment must take place
following prescribed procedures prior to taking an action that would otherwise
violate a Plan policy,
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RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES:
Definition-A statement outlining a specific City project or standard wlxich,if
executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures
also refer to specific projects,standards,or courses of action the City desires
other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues.These statements also
define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and
agencies in implementing Plan goals and policies.
Obligation -Completion of projects,adoption of standards,or the creation of
certain relationships or agreements with other jurisdictions and agencies,will
depend on a number of factors such as citizen priorities, finances,staff avail-
ability,etc.
The City should periodically review and prioritize recommended action
measures based on current circumstances,community needs,and the City's
goal and policy obligations.These statements are suggestions to future City
decision-makers as ways to implement the goals and policies, The listing of
recommended action measures in the Plan does not obligate the City to accom-
plish them.Neither do recommended action measures impose obligations on
applicants who request amendments or changes to the Plan.The list of recom-
mended action measures is not exclusive. It may be added to,or amended,as
conditions warrant.
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GLOSSARY
100-ycar Floodplain—An area of land adjacent to a river,stream,lake,estuary,
or other water body that the Federal Ernergency Management Agency (FENIA)
identifies as having a V°'() chance of being inundated by flood waters in any year.
Active Recreation—Active recreation refers to physical participation in activi-
ties involving games, sporting events or sing filar activities which often require
specific constructed facilities to accommodate the activity such as sporting
fields, courts,aquatic facilities,buildings,etc. Active recreation may also include
unstructured play or other leisure activities requiring facilities such as play-
grounds, dog play areas,skate parks, etc.
Active Recreation Facilities -These are public or private facilities such as
described above that accorru-nodate those who wish to engage in structured or
unstructured active recreation,play, or leisure activities.
Adaptive Management-A management approach that seeks to improve the
effectiveness of a policy or process by establishing measurable baseline condi-
dons and desired end goals,periodically measuring the success of existing
actions against those goals,and making corrections as necessary to irriprove
success.
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Affordable Housing-The accepted definition found in federal and state
programs is housing that costs a household no more than 30°,'t'3 of its grv.)ss
income for rent and utilities.
Biodiversity-The full range of variety and variability within and among living
organisins and the ecological complexes in wl-dch they occur;encompasses
ecosystern or community diversity,species diversity,and generic diversity.
Citizen-An inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to Its privi-
leges or franchises.
Citizen Involvement Program -A program established by a city,or county
to ensure the extensive, ongoing involvement of local citizens in planning.
Sucli programs are required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 1, "Citi7en
Involvement,'" and contain or address the six components described in that goal.
Clean Water Services (CWS)—A public utility committed to protecting water
resources in the'Tualatin lZiver\Vatershed through innovative wastewater and
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stortriwater services, flood management projects, water quqhtv and strew
enhancement projects, fish habitat protection,and more.
Cluster-A grouping of development. Specifically, the locations of structures
on a given site in one area leaving; the remainder of the land in open -pace.
Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI)—A local group appointed by
at governing body for these purposes: assisting the governing body with the
development of a program that promotes and enhances citizen involvement in
land use planning-,assisting in the implementation of the citizen involvement
program; and evaluating the proces,-, being used for citizen itivolverrient.
Community Recreation Facilities—The wide varietI, of indoor and outdoor
sports and leisure facilities publicly owned and operated to promote the health
and well-being of the community. Some are used primarily for active recreation,
others designated for passive uses,with some overlap among or within indi-
vidual facilities.
Community Parks - Provide a variety of active and Passive recreational oppor-
tunities for all age groups and are generally larger in size and serve a \vider base
of resident.,,; than neighborhood parks. Community Parks often include devel-
oped facilities for organized group actix as well as facilities For individual and
fainily activities.
Compatibility—The ability of adjacent and/or dissimilar land uses to co-
aesthetic, environmental, and/or operational conflicts that would
prevent persons to enjoy, occupy,or use their properties without interference,
A variety, of reinedies to compatibility conflicts, are normally provided in a
jurisdiction's land use program;including limited land use designation, buffering,
screening, site and building design standards,transportation facility design, etc.
Development—Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real
propert),including, but not limited to, construction,installation or alteration
of a building,or other structure, change of use,land division, establishment or
termination of a right of access,storage on the land,grading, clearing,removal
or placernent of soil,paying, dredging, filling
., excavation, drilling or ren-ioval of
trees.
Dokvnto,.vn Tigard—The area of the City that is included within the Urban
Itenew-al District.
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Economic Gardening-Strategies and programs aimed at helping a communi-
ry's existing businesses;and entrepreneurs grew into healthy,vibrant companies
with a strong employment base.
Efficient Use of Land—Utilization lization of urban lands in a way that prevents
urban sprawl,maNianizcs the use of existing infrastructure, reduces the need
fear auto nobile travel, conserves energy,and provides for easy access to needed
goods land services. The efficient use of land also means the application of
development principles that result in less land being utilized to accommodate
specific uses, thus resulting in compact urban development:
Effective Impervious.Marna - Impervious area such as rooftops,streets, side-
walk,.,, and parking arenas do not allow water to drain into the soil. Imper"'nous
area that collects and drains the water directly to a stream or wetland system via
pipes or`shect flow is considered "effective irnperv,tons area",because it effec-
tively drains the landscape. Impervious arca that-drains to landscaping; swales,
parks and other pervious areas is considered "ineffective"because the water
is allowed to infiltrate through the snail and into ground water;without a direct
connection to the stream or wetland.
Employment and Industrial Areas - i\teas identified in'1 itle 4 of the NJetro
Lirban Growth Management:Functional Flan as being important to the region's
economyThese areas are, subject to certain limitations on the type and scale of
non-industrial uses.
Encourage—Support, advocate, or take aff7rinat ve action to achieve a partic-
ular community objective,
Environmental Performance Standards—See the Tigard Commut-tity
Developtrient Code Chapter 15.72-5.
Family Wage -The income necessary for a family to make enols meet%vithout
any public or private assistance.
Feasible—Reasonably capable of beim;done, executed,or effected vith the
rneaxns at hand and circurnstances'as they are;practicable.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA,,)—The fcdcral agency
responsible for administering the National Flood Insurance Program
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Fine Particulate Matter—Air pollution comprised of solid particles or liquid
droplets that are less than 10 microns in diameter or less than 2.5 microns in
diameter.Particles in these size ranges are of great concern because they can be
inhaled deeply into the lungs where they can remain for rears.
Floodplain—The area adjoining a stream., tidal estuary,or crust that is subject to
regional flooding.
Franchise Agreements —The right to provide service granted to a person
pursuant to the Tif and Municipal Cade,including the establishment of rates by
the City:
Fail Service Recreation Facilities —A collection of facilities that provide a
diverse array of recreation choices and allow for a wide spectruln of programs
and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community
residents.
Functions and Services -The phvsical,chernical,and'biological processes or
attributes that contribute to the self-maintenance of a natural s),stern and the
benefits human populations derive,either directly or indirectINI, from them. An
example of a function is the provision of wildlife habitat or the trapping of
nutrients,while a service would be<supporting the food chain or provision of
clean water.
Gaal--r1 general statement indicating;a desired end or the direction the City b=ill
follow to achieve that end.
Green Concepts and Practices -Refers to measures to increase: re-use and
recycling programs,cin-site filtration,integrated}gest management, the utilizing
of existing and emerging technologies for consc ivation and enc rgy efficiency,
demand management,and other best management and operation practices.
Greenspace/Greenway -1" n area of protected or reserved public or
private land that has important natural resource characteristics such as flood
plains,wildlife habitat, water quality, functions,natural scenic dualities;etc.
Greenspaces/Greenways may provide for low 1111pact passive recreation activi-
ties
ctin -ties such as walking,mature shady,and,where appropriate,biking.
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Habitat—An area upon which fish and/or wildlife depends in order to meet
their requirements for food,water,inability, security, and reproduction.
Habitat Friendly Development Practices—Broad range of development
techniques andactiviries that reduce the detrimental impact on fish and wildlife
habitat relative to tract tic)nal development practices. Exarnples include clustering
development to avoid habitat, using alternative materials and designs such as
pier,post,or piling foundations designed to minimize tree root disturbance,
managing stormwater on-site to help filter rainwater and recharge groundwater
sources,collecting rooftop water in rain barrels for reuse in site landscaping and
gardening,and reducing the an.-iOUnt of effective impervious surface created by
development.
Hazardous Tree - A tree or tree part that is likely to fall and Cause darnage or
injury, and the likelihood exceeds an acceptable level of risk,
Hazardous Waste—A solid waste (solid waste includes soli&s,liquids and
compressed gascs) that possesses at least one of four characteristics (ignitibititN'
corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity), or that appears on federal or state official lists
(if hazardous wastes. A solid waste is a hazardous waste if is:
• Defined by"title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),Part 261 as
a hazardous waste;or
"state-only"waste defined as hazardou,, in the State of Oregon. Oregon
includes six categories of waste in OAR 340-101-00331.
Healthy Streams Plan—Approved by CWS in June 2005, the goal of the
I-,)lan is to utilize scientific knowledge and innovation to improve watershed and
stream health for community benefit.
Historic and Cultural Resources—Ilistoric and prehistoric sites, structures,
districts.,landscapes,objects,and other evidences of human activities that repre-
sent facets of the history, or ongoing cultural identity, of a Nation,Oregon, or
Tigard.
Household Hazardous Waste—Any discarded,useless, or Unxvanted chemical
materials or products that are or may be hazardous or toxic to the public or the
environment and are commonly used inor households, Residential waste
that is ignitable,corrosive, reactive, or tf--).xic. Examples include solvents,pesti-
cides,cleaners, and paints.
Impervious Surface—A solid Surface, such as streets,parking lots,and roofs-,
that prevents rain from being absorbed into the soil, thereby increasing the
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amount of water runoff that p ty ically reaches a receiving stream.
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Industry Cluster-GrOUPS Of similar and related firms in a defined geographic
area that share common markets,technologies,worker skill needs,and which are
often linked by bu),er-seller relationships.
Innovative Business -A business im,olved in the creation of new knowledge
(invention); the transformation of new knowledge into new products,processes,
systems or services (translation) ; and/or the creation of economic value xvith
new products,processes, sVstem ns or service
(commercialization).
Intelligent Transportation Systems—A broad range of diverse technologies
N-0-iieb,when applied to our current transportation system,can help irriprove
safety,reduce congestion, enhance mobility, n-tinumize environmental impacts,
sage energy, and pro note economic productivity.
Intergovernmental Agreement (I A)—'11e most common method,usually*
in the form of a signed legal contract, for neighboring jurisdictions to cooperate
on providing services or implerrienting programs.
Invasive Species -A non-native species vdiose introduction does, or is likely if)
cause,econornic or environmental harm,or barin to human health. ikn invasive
species can be a plant,artinial,or any other biologically viable species that enters
an ecosystem beyond its native range.
Landslides—The downslope movement of rock, sod, or related debris that is a
natural hazard.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEER) —A broadly
accepted private benchmark for the design, construction,and operation of high
perforinarice green buildings. U�ED gives building owners and operators the
tools they need to have an immediate and rneasurable impact on their buildings'
perforluance.LEE"D promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by
recognizing performance in five keyareas of human and environmental health:
sustainable site devclopnient,eater savings; energy efficiency, materials selection,
and indoor en-kritonmental quality.
Linear Parks - Park or greenspaces that may provide opportunities for trail-
oriented outdoor recreation along built or natural corridors,connect residences
to major community destinations,and mayalso provide some'active and
passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs,especially in areas not
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adequately served by traditional rac igl-iboncood parks.
Low Impact Development (LID) Practices—An approach to land develop-
ment that uses various land use planning and design practices and technologies
to simultaneously conserve and protect natural resource systems and reduce
infrastructure casts. LID still allows land to be developed,but in a cost-effectiz e
manner that helps n-aitiFgate I)otendal environmental impacts.
Metro—The regional government of the Portland metropolitan area..The
elected Metro Council is the policy setting body of the regional government.
Mixed Use Zoning—An area of land within the Tigard city liinits designated
for bttilclings or;structures with a variety of complementary and integrated uses,
such as,but not limited to, residential, office, manufacturing, retail, public or
entertainment,in a compact urban form.
Municipal Separate Storm Sever System (MS4) Permit—Required b
;lection 208 of the Clean 1later sect and held by Clean ly'ater Services,the
permit requires the implementation of stormwater pollution prevention playas or
storinwater management prograrrrs (both using best n7anagement practices) that
effectively reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters.
National Ambient Air Quality Standards—Established bar the Linited States
Environmental,l Protection Agency, the standards are designed to regulate air
pollutants that are harmful to people and the environment. Primary standards
are set at level,,, meant to protect human health;including sensitive populaiJoris
such as children, the:elderly,and individuals suffering from respiratory disease.
Secondary standards are designed to protect public tivelfare (e.g.building facades;
visibility, crops, and domestic animals):
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System ( tPDES) Permit
—F3eld bV Clean Vater Services. the pern-iit is required by the Clean N Iter
Act,which prohibits anybody from discharging"poll Litan ts" through a"Point
source"into a"water of the United States" unless they have an NPDES permit.
The permit contains limits on what can be discharged,monitoring and reporting
requirements,and rather provisions to ensure that the discharge: does not hurt
water quality or people's health. In essence, the 1-oerrnit translates,general require-
ments of the Clean Water Act into specific provisions tailored to the operations
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of each person discharging pollutants.
Natural Area—City-owncd land and water that has substantially retained its
natural character and provides important habitat for plant,allil-nal,or aquatic
life. Such areas are not necessarily completely natural or undisturbed,bur can
be significant for the study of natural,historic, scientific,or paled n to]ogical
features, or for the appreciation of natural features.
Natural Resources—Resources and resource systems identified in Statewide
Planning Goal 5. Examples include: fish and wildlife habitats,wetlands, streams
and associated riparian corridors,.grOundwater, and rare and endangered fish and
wildlife, plants,and plant con-inlunities.
Natural Systems—Interactive,interrelated, and interdependent elements
forming a complex whole that exists in or is fornied by nature. Hydrologic and
ecological systerns are two examples.
Nature in Neighborhoods Program —A Metro region conservation triftia-
tivc that brings people and government together to ensure a healthy urban
ecosystenl. The initiative will align the region's conservation programs behind a
strategic effort to protect clean water and healthy natural areas for fish,wildlife
and people. Ttwill add more hands-on capacity for conservation education and
habitat restoration.
Neighborhood Parks —The foundation of the parks and recreation system,
they provide accessible recreation atid social opportunities to nearby residents,
When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs, school sites may serve
as neighborhood parks.
Open Space—Pubdc or privately awned areas,either undeveloped or minimally
developed,intended for either active or passive outdoor recreation. Open spaces
may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail-
oriented recreation,or areas solely set aside for the naturc-oriented recreation
and the protection of natural resources, such as fish and wildlife habitat.
Park Services -A generic term used to refer to pirks, recreation, trails, and
open spaces collectively.
Parks System Development Charges - Chajges assessed to new developments
for the acquisition and developmerit of parks, open Spaces, and paved trails.
The),are assessed based oil the cost of providing these services to new City
Patrons.
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Passive Recreation----This is recreation activity which clues not usually require
specialized facilities. Passive recreation typically involves unstructured activities
such as walking for pleasure;picnicking,gardening,nature viewing, etc.
Passive Recreation Facilities -These facilities may consist of tninitnal struc-
tures,such as pathwalls,benches,picnic tables, etc.,intended to accornanodate
unstructured,low levels of leisure activity on undeveloped,or nzinitnallt- devel-
oped,public or private land.
Pocket Purges - Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not
adequately served by neighborhood Parks,such is town centers or areas of high
densitV development.
Policy—,A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive courser f
action. Policies are more specific than g(.-)ails. They often idents`v the Citi;=°s
position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions
the City can take to accomplish goals.
Promote—Support, advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a particular
c4Amrnunity objective.
Proven Community Need—r1 need supported by evidence that is required to
amend land use map(s),which ensures that the new land use being proposed is
needed in the community in that particular location, ver-sus other appropriately
designated and developable sites.
Public Facilities and.Services—Publicly funded infrastructure and services,
such as public safety,sanitary severs,domestic eater,-water quality, parks, trans-
portation,governance, etc. that are required for the community's safety health,
welfare,prosperity, and quality of life.
Public Facility Plan:—A support document or documents to the
Comprehensive Plan that describes the sewer,water,and transportation facilities
needed to support the land uses and densities designated in the.Plan. It:is less
specific than'a Capital Improvements Prograan and required 1)}' Oregon lav for
cities \cath a population of 2,500 or more.
Public Interest—Shared interests often expressed as con-unonly held values
that are perceived to be of general Benefit to the whole community and the.
welfare of the general public versus that of specific entities;and-which Xvarrant
recognition, promotion,and protection by the City,
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Rare - tkn organism or plant community that is recognized and fisted as excep-
tionally unique,uncommon or scarce bV a federal, state, or regional govern-
mental body oragency, Rare sl-yeciesiiiavalso belisteclasthreatened or
endangered under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species acts:.
Recommended Action Measure—A statement outlining specific City
project or standard, which if executed,would implement goals and policies.
Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects,standards,or
courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific
issue,;. Thesestaterrients also define the relationship the City desires to have with
other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Comprehensive Plan goals and
pollcies:
Regionally Significant Habitat—Areas identified as providing benefits to fis.h
and wildlife,and classified for protection based on habit.-It quality and impor-
tancel,economic and social value of the land, and current development status.
Renewable Energy—Energy sources that are either inexhaustible (solar,
wind) or replenished over asport period of time (low impact hydro,biornass,
geothermal), Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun -indi-
rectly in the case of wind,Nvater, and biomass; directly in the case of solar
Power generation.Natural gas and coal, for example, arca not rene"vable because
their use consumes fossil fuel reserves ata much quicker rate than they can be
replenished.
Rent—Payment for the use of City property for private wetlands mitigation.
The term is used in the 1996 COT rc.,;olution (Res 96-42) pertaining to such use.
Right-of-Way Usage Fee —Annual payment calculated its a percentage of
gross revenue and assessed to all persons using utilit), systen-i or facility in the
right-of-way to provide service to custorners within the City of Tigard.
Riparian Corridor—A Goal 5 resource area adjacent to a river,lake, or stream,
and consisting of the area of transition from an aquatic ecosystern to,a terres-
trial ecosystem. It includes the water areas, fish habitat, adjacent riparian areas,
and wetlands.
Riparian Habitat—Areas located within and dependent upon the unique
habitat element's provided within a riparian corridor.
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Sensitive Lairds —Areas containing steep slopes,\vedands,dra nagetvays or
floodplain as defined in the`Tigard C orrimunity Development Cast€.
Severe Weather Hazards—This broadly defined hazard category includes wind-
storms,severe winter hazards (e.g., snoxv,ice, Prolonged cold), thunderstorms
tornadoes,drought,prolonged extreme haat and other weather conditions that
disrupt vital regional systerris and threaten lures and propem,
Significant Habitat Areas classified through the weak of the Tualatin Basin
Partners for Natural Places and adulated as part of Metro's Regionally Significant
Tlabitar Areas and identified on the Tigard Signif=icant Habitat Areas Map.
Solar Access—Ability of sunlight to reach a solar collector unimpeded by trees,
fences, buildings, or other obstruction.
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal—81st of ensuring that any material
no longer usable:by the generator,producer,or the source of the nnaterial is
properly disposed of or resource-recovered by ,mother person.
Special Needs Housing-l lousing units which are available to a specific popu-
lation,such as elderly,disabled,homeless,or people recovering from drug or
alcohol abuse.
Special Use Area-Public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose
in nature. Examples are dol;parks, skate parks,golf course,,,display gardens,
recreation centers,and a wider range of other activities and facilities.
Stormwater Precipitation that accumulates in natural and/car constructed
storage and conveyance systems during and it-r -nediately following a storm
event_
Stormwater Management—Functions associated tivith planning,designing;
constructing, maintaining, financing, and regulating the facilities (both
constructed and natural) that collect, store,control,and/car convey storn-twater
Streax Corridor—Area adjacent to a perennial or intermittent creek or river
that protects the water quality functions of the stre;u-n as well as fish and wildlife
habitat.
Support---To aid the cause,policy;or interests of, or contribute to the progress
or grotxeth of
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Sustainable (Sustainability) - Luing, developing"and protecting resources
ata rate and in a manner that enables people to meet their current needs and
also provides that future generations can nicer their own needs. Susiainability
requires Sil-7-1111tancously meeting environmental,economic and con-ionIIIIIINT
needs.
System Development Charge—A reimbursement fee,an improvement fee,or
a combination thereof,assessed or collected at the time of increased usage of a
capital improvement or the issuance of a development permit,building permit,
or connection to the capital improvement.
Tigard Urban Planning Area—A site specific area xvithin the Metro Regional
Urban Growth Boundary consisting of lands-'vitliin Tigard's city limits,and
contiguous unincorporated land for w1-:tich both the City and Washington
County maintain an interest in Comprehensive Planning,.Tigard and Washington
County have entered into an Urban Planning Area Agreement(UP A) to coor-
dinate land use and public facility planning activities and service provision within
the areas.
Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA)—A site specific area within the Nletro
Regional Urban Growth Boundary consisting of lands within Tigard'; city limits,
and contiguous unincorporated lands.. This area is co-terininus with the Tigard
Urban Planning Area, Witl-rui the TUSAAgreement, Tigard is designated as
the ultimate service provider of Specific urban services.Also in the agreement,
Washington.County recognizes Tigard as the ultimate local governance provider
to all of the territory within the TUSA, including unincorporated properties,
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) -Calculation of the maximum amount
of a pollutant that a waterbooly can receive and still meet water quality standards,
and an allocation of that amount to the potutatit's sources. A TMDJ-is the
sum of the allo\vable loads of a single pollutant from all contributing point and
nonpoint sources. The calculation must incl udea margin of safety to ensure that
the waterbody can be used for the purposes the State has desigiiate& The calcu-
lation must also account for seasonal variation in water duality
Traded Sector- Business sectors that set goods and services outside the region
to the broader state, national,and international markets;and/or produces goods
and services that nortnal1v would have to be imported into the conirmiruirv.
These businesses bring income into the corrimunity or re
I gion and keep local
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income fron-t going elsewhere.
Trails and Connectors-Public access routes for con-m-ititingand trail-oriented
recreational activities includingsidewalks,bikeways, multi-use trails, and paths.
Up-to-date—Being in accord with relevant facts, knowledge,techniques,styles,
etc.
Upland Habitat—All habitats beyond riparian corridor.Examples include
oak prairie,ponderosa pine/oak camas prairie,rnixed conifer forest, etc.
Urban Growth Boundary—Managed by Metro,a boundary that acts as a tool
to protect forest and fiirrnland from urban sprawl and promotes the efficient use
of land, public facilities and services inside the boundary:
Urban Forest—All the trees located within the city litnits,including both
remnants of native forests and planted landscapes.
Urban Forest, Diverse -An urban forest that contains a variety and abundance
of differing composition, structure, and function. Diversi" in composition
mean- variation in species,genetics,abundance and age. Diversity in structure
means variation and abundance of vertical and horizontal arrangement,hetero-
geneity, forest density,rulicro-climates, and visual quality, Diversity in function
means variation and abundance of ecological sen ices,stages of succession, and
value as green infrastructure.
Urban Interface Zone—The zone is located at the urban-rural fringe
where homes and other structures are built onto a densely forested or natural
landscape.
Wastewater System -An underground carriage system that is responsible
for transporting sewage from houses,businesses, and industry to a treatment
facility. In [lie City of Tigard, they are operated separately and independently of
the stormwarer systcmSanitary lines generally consist of laterals (services to a
particular unit),mains,and manholes (or other various forms of traps).
Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or ground-
water at a frequency or duration sufficient to support,and that under normal
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circumstances does support,-,I prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life
in saturated soil conditions.
Wildfire—Any fire occurring on-'vildlands that requires suppression response,
Workforce Housing-V'orkforce housing can be rental and ownership market
housing units that are affordable to households with incomes between 60-12V"0
of rnedian family income.
Comprehensive Plan Map Legend
RESIDENTIAL USE DESIGNATIONS
Low-Density Residential-Theseareas will provide low-density residences (1
to 5 units to the net acre.) and necessary urban services to inallitain sing le-familv
residential neighborhoods. This designation includes the]�-1,R-2,R-3.5, and
R-4.5 zones.
Medium-Density Residential -These areas will 1)roirideitiediul-i-i-density, resi-
dences (6 to 12 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to triaintain
a stable mixture of single-family and multi-family neighborhoods. This designa-
tion includes the R-7 and R-12 zones.
Medium-High Density Residential-These areas will provide 1-nedium-higlig-
density residences, (13 to 25 units, to the net acre) and necessary urban services
to allow housing of all, types,but focused priniarily on muldpIc-farnily neighbor-
hoods. Phis designation includes the R-23 zone.
High-Density Residential -These areas will provide high-density residences
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(26 to 40+ units to the net acre) ,ind the necesSft],NI urban services to allow
multiple.-family- neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-40 zone.
COMMERCIAL USE DESIGNATIONS
Central Business District-The area deemed appropriate for high intensity
mixed use development allowing commercial and office, as well as higher density
residential uses of a rninimurn of 40 units per acre. This designation includes
the CBD zone.
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Community Commercial-These:areas are intended to provide locations
for retail and service uses,which primarily have a neighborhood orientation.
Medium-density residential uses xvitl also be accommodated on or above the
second story.'ihis designation includes the C-C: zone.
General Commercial-TItese areas are intended to provide for major retail
goods and services,
,generally for the traveling public,and be located along major
traffic ways. Thi,, designation includes the C-G zone.
Neighborhood Commercial-These areas are intended for the concentration
of small commercial and personal service:activities and related uses necessary to
satisfy the daily shopping and related needs of nearby residents. This designa-
tion includes the C-N zone.
Professional Commercial-'These areas arc decreed appropriate for business
and professional offices and related uses. This designation includes the C-P
zone.
MIXED USE DESIGNATIONS
Mixed Use Commercial -These areas are intended to accommodate high-
density office buildings, retail,and service uses,as well as mixed rise devel-
opi-nents anti medium high and high-densiti, (25 to 50 units to the net acre)
residential uses. Larger buildings v,-ith parl6ng under,behind,or alongside the
structures will be encouraged. The designation includes the NIUC and 1'fUC-1
zones.
Mixed Use Employment-These areas are intended to accon-n-nodate develop-
ment concepts characterized bNretail, office, and commercial services use,xvilli
business park and research facilities. High-densiti,residential develol:)rnerit will
be enc(--)uraged. The designation includes the NIDI--zone,
Mixed Use Employment 1 and Mixed Use Employment 2 -Thescarcas are
intended to accommodate office, research and development,and light manufac-
turing, Limited commercial and retail services etre allowed,as well as residential
uses compatible-,vith the empleryment character(if the area. The designation
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includes the 1 VE.'-1 and 1411'1':- zones.
Mixed Use .Residential 1 and Mixed Use Residential 2 -These areas are
intended to accommodate mixed uses with-mediun- high and hif h-de:nsiq-,
residential development. Limited coni nercial and retail services that provide
heriefits and ate-enities to the residents are allowed: Theseareas should have
a high degree of pedestrian amenities, recreation opportunities, and access to
transit.The designation includes the NTUR-1 and 1\41JR-2 zones.
INDUSTRIAL USE DESIGNATIONS
Heavy Industrial-These areas are deemed appropriate for intensive manufac-
turing,processing, or<assembly of semi finished or finished products,including
fabrication,and whose operating;characteristics are potentially incompatible:with
most other land uses. The designation includes the 1-1=1 zone.
Light Industrial- T'hese areas are deemed appropriate for industrial activi-
ties
ctin -ties which include manufacturing,processing,assembling,packaging,or treat-
ment of products from previously prepared materials and which are devoid of
nuisance factors that would adversely affect other properties. The designation
includes the] Land 113 zone.
OTHER DESIGNATIONS
Open.Space-These areas are designated for retention in a natural state and fear
development of recreational rises.
Public Institution These areas are designated for municipal uses,school uses,
or ether public uses,
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