East Campus University of Oregon (CA 25-02, RA 25-01, Z 25-03) <br />Findings Page 26 of 36February 2026 <br /> <br /> <br />Goal 6: Air, Water and Land Resources Quality - To maintain and improve the <br />quality of the air, water and land resources of the state. <br /> <br />Statewide Planning Goal 6 addresses waste and process discharges from development and is <br />aimed at protecting air, water and land from impacts from those discharges. This goal requires <br />that local comprehensive plans and implementing measures be consistent with state and <br />federal regulations on matters. <br />The changes to the Land Use Code do not impact the existing regulations that implement the <br />City’s protections for the quality of air, water, and land resources. The amendments, if adopted, <br />would provide for intensification of development on University of Oregon land within the Urban <br />Growth Boundary that is currently underdeveloped, which could reduce pressure for <br />development on the urban fringe, and consequently, could reduce potential impacts to <br />surrounding land, air, and water resources. <br />Any future development will be subject to City regulations and other state and federal <br />requirements, ensuring that future developments will be consistent with this Goal. Based on <br />these findings, the Code Amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 6. <br />Goal 7: Areas Subject to Natural Hazards - To protect people and property from <br />natural hazards. <br />Statewide Planning Goal 7 requires that local government planning programs include provisions <br />to protect people and property from the following natural hazards: floods, landslides, <br />earthquakes and related hazards, tsunamis, coastal erosion, and wildfires. The Goal prohibits <br />development in natural hazard areas without appropriate safeguards. <br />The subject properties are not located within known areas of natural disasters or hazards. <br />Additionally, the site is outside the 100-year flood zone and is not subject to hazards normally <br />associated with steep slopes, wildfires, or tsunamis. Other hazards, such as earthquakes or <br />severe winter storms, can be mitigated at the time of development based on accepted building <br />code and techniques. <br />The Code Amendment does not affect the City’s restrictions on development in areas subject to <br />natural disasters and hazards. Based on these findings, the amendment is consistent with <br />Statewide Planning Goal 7. <br />Goal 8: Recreational Needs - To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the <br />state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary <br />recreational facilities including destination resorts. <br />Statewide Planning Goal 8 ensures the provision of recreational facilities to Oregon residents <br />and is primarily concerned with the provision of those facilities in non-urban areas of the state. <br />The Code Amendment does not affect the City’s provision of recreation areas and facilities, nor <br />will it affect community members’ access to existing or future recreation areas and facilities. <br />Therefore, the amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 8.