Land Use

Defines “large urban park” and “area of influence”. Requires local governments who exercise land use planning authority for land within or adjoining a large urban park to: 1) determine the precise boundaries; 2) prepare a summary of local, regional or state programs that apply to the land; and 3) ensure that applicable comprehensive plan, regional framework plan and land use decisions preserve the natural and open space values.

Directs agencies that issue permits necessary for an ODOT project to give ODOT a list of applicable standards for the permit, to provide technical assistance in completing the permit process, and to expedite permit review and decision making. Directs agencies to provide assistance in applying statutes and rules when ODOT is facing local land use decisions concerning a transportation project, and to assist on any appeal.