RESOLUTION NO. 2003-____

A 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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 the following potential growth areas be adopted for Ashland:

_____ Growth Area AD1
_____ Growth Area AD2
_____ Growth Area Hill
_____ Growth Area Young
_____ Growth Area Neil Ranch

This resolution was read by title only in accordance with Ashland Municipal Code Section 2.04.090 duly

PASSED and ADOPTED this ______day of ______, 2003:
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder

SIGNED and APPROVED this ______day of ______, 2003:
Alan W. DeBoer, Mayor

Reviewed as to form:
Paul Nolte, City Attorney

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