Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development

Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development is an organization based in .

Guiding Principles:

• Provide a healthy environment;
• Sustain a prosperous economy;
• Ensure a desirable quality of life; and
• Provide fairness and equity to all Oregonians.

Strategic Goals

Secure Oregon's Legacy

• Conserve coastal, farm, forest, riparian and other resource lands.
• Promote a sense of place in the built and natural environments.
• Protect unique and threatened resources by guiding development to less sensitive areas.

Promote Sustainable, Vibrant Communities

• Integrate land use, transportation and public facilities planning.
• Provide for housing choices.
• Encourage economic development.

Engage Citizens and Stakeholders in Continued Improvements of Oregon's Land Use Planning Program

• Support regional perspectives and strengths.
• Ensure equitable application of regulatory programs.
• Develop strong, collaborative partnerships with citizens and communities.

Provide Timely and Dynamic Leadership

• Develop and coordinate strategic initiatives with other state agencies and local governments.
• Seek solutions that address immediate and long-range challenges including climate change, in collaboration with local governments, community and academic partners.

Deliver Resources and Services that are Efficient, Outcome-Based and Professional

• Provide local government with services and resources to support their comprehensive planning process.
• Communicate with the public in a timely and transparent manner.
• Focus on communications, staff training and administrative systems to ensure continued improvement of customer service.

References

Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development - General Information

503-373-0050

https://www.oregon.gov/lcd/OP/Pages/index.aspx