HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-37 Now x 2A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATION OF FUTURE GROWTH
AREAS FOR THE CITY OF ASHLAND AS PART OF "NOW x 2", THE BEAR
CREEK VALLEY REGIONAL PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS.
RECITALS:
The Greater Bear Creek Valley has been recognized by the State of Oregon as a Regional
Problem Solving (RPS) area as defined and authorized by ORS 197.652, 197.654 and 197.656.
The jurisdictions of Jackson County, Medford, Eagle Point, Jacksonville, Central Point, Phoenix,
Talent and Ashland; local agencies RVSS (Rogue Valley Sewer Services) and MWC (Medford
Water Commission); and state agencies such as DLCD (Department of Land Conservation and
Development), ODOT (Oregon Department of Transportation), OECDD (Oregon Economic and
Community Development Department), DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality), HCS
(Housing and Community Services), ODA (Oregon Department of Agriculture), and ODF (Oregon
Department of Forestry) have entered into a regional land use planning process the main purpose
of which is to collaboratively identify areas of Jackson County in which future growth at urban
levels of density is and is not desirable or appropriate.
The City of Ashland adopted the Goals and Policies for "Now x 2", the Bear Creek Regional
Problem Solving Process on September 3, 2003.
4. The Goals of "Now x 2" are as follows:
Goal 1. Manage future regional growth for greater public good.
Goal 2. Conserve resource and open space lands for their important economic, cultural, and
livability benefits.
Goal 3. Recognize and emphasize the individual identity, unique features, and relative
competitive advantages and disadvantages of each community within the Region.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
In recognition of the goals adopted for "Now x 2," the City of Ashland recommends that no potential
growth areas be adopted for Ashland.
This resolution was read by title only in accordance with Ashland Municipal Code Sec. 2.04.090 duly
PAS~ED and ADOPTED this ..~ day of ,/~~003.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this ~ day of /-~~ , 2003.
Alan W. DeBoer, Mayor
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Paul Nolte, City Attorney
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