COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
SILVERTON, OREGON
.Adopted July, 1979
Revised July, 1980
Revised July, 1989
Revised November 2000
Revised August 2002
Table of Contents
ELEMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Pages
INTRODUCTION .
URBANIZATION; .
AGRICULTURAL LANDS .
OPEN SPACE, NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES .
AIR, WATER, AND LAND RESOURCES QUALITy .
NATURAL HAZARDS .
HOUSiNG .
ECONOMy .
TRANSPORTATION .
ENERGy .
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERViCES .
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT .
APPENDICES
AGRICULTURAL CAPABILITY CLASSES .
PROPERTIES OF GEOLOGIC UNITS .
AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS CONTACTED OR CONSULTED.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISION DATES .
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARy .
URBAN GROUWTH BOUNDARY AND POLICY AGREEMENT .
DOCUMENTS OF PLAN APPROVAL · .
STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS .
SILVERTON COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT INVENTORy .
1980 CENSUS INFORMATION.............•.......................................
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TABLES
City·of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
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TABLE 1 - EXISTING LAND USE, ZONING AND FUTURE DESIGNATION
BY ACRE, 1989 0 •••••••••• I •••• II ••• I ••••••• I •• I I I I ••• I ••••• I •• 2-2
TABLE 2 - SILVERTON POPULATION TRENDS AND PROJECTION, 1990-2005 .... I I • I ••••• "' • • • •• 2-5
TABLE 3 - HOUSING UNITS BY TYPE, 1978 AND 1984 .. I I •• I • I •••••••••••••••••• I • I • • • • • • •• 2-6
TABLE 4 - LAND USE DESIGNATION/ZONE DISTRICT COMPATIBILITY I •••• I I I "' • I ••••• I ••• I •• 2-13
TABLE 5 - WELLS IN SILVERTON AREA 0 •••••••••••••.•••••• 0 •••••••••••• 0000. •• 4-6
TABLE 6 - SOIL LIMITATIONS I • 0 ••••.•.••••••••••••• '0 •• 0 ••••••••••••••••••••• ' •• ~ 6-3
TABLE 7 -,~HOUSING UNITS BY TYPE, 1978 0 •••••••••••' •• 0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••' ••••• ,",. '7-1.
TABLE 8 -AGE OF HOUSING STOCK ~ .• '>1 "' ~:: I • I • I •• I I •• I • I •• .'. 7-2'
TABLE 9 -HOUSING CONDITION, 1978 I •••• 1 ••••••••••••• "' •••••••••••• ~ 7-3
·TABLE 10 ~ DEVELOPMENT TRENDS, 1970-1976 ..•.' ' ' ~~ ' : 7-4
TABLE '11 - MIX OF NEW HOUSING UNIT TYPES, 1970-1978 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 7-5
TABLE 12 - SILVERTON HOUSEHOLD INCOME, 1970 and 1978 0 0.............. 7-6
TABLE 13 - COMPARISON OF EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, 1977 I • • • • • • •• 8-2
TABLE 14 - PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION BY AGE, 1969 8-2
TABLE 15 - PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF LABOR FORCE BY OCCUPATIONAL GROUP, 1968 8-3
TABLE 16 - EDUCATION LEVELS IN PERCENT, 1970 . 0 •• 0 .00. 0 0 •• 0 • 0 •••• 0 0 0 •••• ~ 0 0 ••• 0 00' 00 8-3
TABLE 17 - FAMILY INCOME, 1969 0 •••••••••••••••••••••• "' • • • •• • • • • • • •• 8..4
TABLE 18' - PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME LEVEL, 1969 ... I •••• I •••• I • I 8-4
TABLE 19 - EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY, 1977 . I" ••••• I I • I ••••••••••••••• I •••••••••• "' • •• 8-6
TABLE 20 - PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY, 1960 and 1969 I. • •• 8-7
TABLE 21 - EMPLOYMENT PERCENTAGE BY INDUSTRY, 1977 ... I •••••• I.' ••••• I ••• I I "' • • • •• 8-8
TABLE 22 - PERCENTAGE OF MANUFACTURING AND NON-MANUFACTURING
EMPLOYMENT FOR SELECTED AREAS 0 •••••••••• I 0 ••• I •• I •• I ••••••••••• 0 •• 8-8
TABLE 23 - MAJOR INTERSECTION ACCIDENTS .. 0 • 0 ••••• 0 0 0 • 0 • 0 • 0 • 0 • 0 ••• I • I I • 0 • • • • • • • • •• 9-2
TABLE 24 - SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES I • I • I ••••••• 0 I ••• I • I I • I I • I •• I •• I •• I I • • •• 9-7
TABLE 25 - ELECTRICITY USAGE, AUGUST 1977-JULY 1978 ... I I I I I •• 0. I I I I • I I I •• I I ••• "' • •• 10-5
TABLE 26 - REDUCING HEAT LOSS IN RESIDENCES I I ••••• I. "' •• "'" I I I I I •••••• I • • • • • • • •• 10-8
TABLE 27 - COST OF SAVING ELECTRICITY BY WEATHERIZING
ELECTRICALLY HEATED NORTHWEST HOMES ... 0 ••• 0' •••••••• I I • I I •• 0 "' • •• 10-9
TABLE 28 - SILVERTON PARKS. I •• I ••••••••••••••• 0 •••• 00 •• 0 ••• 0' •• I • I' ••••• I I • '0' •• 11-3
TABLE 29 - SILVERTON RECOMMENDED PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, 1986 .00 •••• 0 ••• 00 11-16
TABLE E-1 - POPULATION TRENDS I •••• I •••• I • I •••• 0 •••••••••• I I I I • I ••• I 10 "' ••• I E-3
TABLE E-2 - POPULATION FORECAST 0 .0' ••• 0 •• "' •••••• I I ••• I • •• E-4
TABLE E-3 - EXISTING LAND USE 0 •• 0 •••• 0 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I I •• 0 I •••••••• "' E-5
TABLE E-4 - FUTURE LAND USE I • I • 0 ••••••••• I •••••••••••••• I • I •••••••• I • I I "' E-10
FIGURES PAGES
FIGURE 1 - AREAS· OF MUTUAL CONCERN 0 •• I ••••••• I I • 0 •••••••• I ••• I •••• 0 •••• I I 2-3
FIGURE 2 - FUTURE LAND USE 0 •• 0 •••••••• 0 •• I ••••••••• 0 • 0 • • • • • • • • • • •• 2-11
FIGURE 3 - COMMERCIAL CENTER CONCEPT I. 0 • 0 •••••••••••••••• I ••• I I ••• II I •• I ••• I •• 2-17
FIGURE 4 - AGRICULTURAL LANDS ... I • 0 0 ••••••••••• I •••••• I •••••••• I • I •••••• I I ••• I I "' 3-3
FIGURE 5 - NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES . I • I I • I ••• I ••••••••••• I ••••••• I •••• I • •• 4-3
FIGURE 6 - NATURAL HAZARDS ... I • I I •• I ••••••• 0 •••••••••• 00 •••••••• 0 • 0 •••••• I •• • • •• 6-5
FIGURE 7 - TRANSPORTATION I ••• I •••••••• I • 0 ••••••• I •• I •• I •••••••••••• I. I I I • • • • • • •• 9-3
FIGURE 8 - PUBLIC FACILITIES I I ••••••••• I ••• I I "' ••••••• I I ••••• I ••• I I •••• I • I •• I •••• I 11-7
FIGURE 9 - STORM SEWER DRAINAGE BASINS ..... I I ••••••••• I •••.• 0 •••••• I • I I I ••••••• I 11-9
FIGURE 10 - PUBLIC FACILITY PLANNING AREAS .. 0 ••••• 0 .0 •• 0 ••••• 0 •• 0 ••• 0 0 ••• 0 0 • 0 0 • • • 11-11
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN?
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
A comprehensive plan is a long-range policy guide for development of the community as a whole. The policies
are based upon facts describing what presently exists and the future needs identified by the community. The plan
is comprehensive because it covers ALL elements in the community--urbanization, housing, commerce, industry,
land use, natural and historic resources, air and water quality, natural hazards, transportation, public facilities, and
citizen involvement--combined in one planning document. The Silverton City Council and Planning Commission,
along with the Marion County Commissioners and Planning Commission, use the Silverton Comprehensive Plan
to guide decisions aboul Silverlurl's ptlyslcal, social, and economic development.
STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS
Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 197, otherwise known as the 1973 Land Use Act, provides for the
development and coordination of comprehensive plans through the statewide planning goals adopted by the Land
Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC).
The Silverton Comprehensive plan and implementing ordinances were acknowledged by LCDC as being in
compliance with the statewide planning goals on September 4, 1980. Silverton was among the first cities in
Oregon to be acknowledged. -
PERIODIC REVIEW
As required by 1983 amendments to ORS 197 and because it was one of the first cities acknowledged, the City
of Silverton began the process.of periodic review or plan update for its comprehensive plan in 1984.
The purpose of periodic review is to update the plan and ordinances and to establish a formal process by which
lCDC can determine that local plans remain in compliance with the statewide planning goals. To meet the
statutory requirements of ORS 197, LCDC has adopted an administrative rule to interpret periodic review
requirements for local jurisdictions. The four periodic review factors are:
1. Was there a substantial change in circumstances since plan acknowledgement?
2. Were goal amendments or new rules to interpret the goals adopted since plan acknowledgement?
3. Do any new state agency programs require a response by the City in its comprehensive plan and
ordinances?
4. Do plan policies commit the City to particular actions?
The first and third factors do not apply to Silverton. Changes during the last 5 years although not "a substantial
change", have been incorporated in the update, however, and the recommendations and inventories of the state
agencies have been addressed or incorporated in the revised elements.
To address the second factor, citizens and staff determined the Silverton Comprehensive Plan most needed
updating in the Urbanization (inclUding land use and housing) element and the Public Facilities element. These
elements address two of the new administrative rules that were adopted after acknowledgement of Silverton's
plan. The City also revised its zoning ordinance in 1985 to better protect historic structures, the City's primary
"Goal 5" resource; thereby addressing the administrative rule for that goal. The City will be applying to the State
Historic Preservation Office in 1987 for a grant to complete a more detailed inventory of historic structures,
even though the current inventory is adequate for goal compliance.
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Comprehensive Plan
The third factor, actions required by plan policies, has been addressed in each of the revised elements. In most
cases, the required actions involved implementation measures such as the revision of city ordinances or the
provision of upgraded city facilities and services.
In October 1984, the City began its plan update process with a joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting
at which major changes from 1979 and planning issues were identified. This was followed by a community
meeting advertised inthe local newspaper and attended by about 50 citizens. Statistics and maps identifying land
use and zoning changes since 1979 were presented. The participants provided direction in the preparation of
the plan update and suggested topics for new. policy development. A draft urbanization element update was
available for public review April 1, 1985, and discussed at a community meeting on April 13.
The meeting participants commented on the draft and suggested changes. The revisions were incorporated into
the document and presented at the joint Planning Commission/City Council· public hearing on May 16, 1985. The
proposed plan element was adopted by the Council on July 1, 1985, subject to completton of the Periodic Review
Order.
CHANGES IN SILVERTON SINCE 1979
Development trends and events that have occurred since adoption of the Silverton Comprehensive Plan in 1979
were identified and considered in the 1985 urbanization element update. These include:
• Loss of population during the late 1970's and early 1980's.
• Annexation of about 30 acres to the City.
• Addition of about 2 acres to the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)
• Improvement of sewer and water systems to better meet demands associated with projected
population growth through 2005.
• Increase in multi...family residential development.
• Changes in plans for use of land owned by the school districts. Some property is likely to be sold
during the planning period.
• Approved development of a large mobile home park on the northeastern edge of the City.
• Trend toward industrial expansion to the west of the city limits near city shops..
• Trend toward commercial growth in the area just north of the central business district.
• Initiation of an active .program for downtown development and redevelopment.
Although these are the main changes in and near the City of Silverton since 1979, th'ey are consistent with trends
anticipated in the acknowledged plan. Therefore, the changes listed above do not constitute a "significant change
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ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE SILVERTON PLAN SINCE 1979
A variety of actions have been taken since the adoption and acknowledgement of the Silverton Comprehensive
Plan. These actions are summarized here in relation to the vClrious statewide planning goals that apply to
Silverton and the plan policies adopted by the City.
Goals 1 and 2
The City has appUed the adopted provisions of its plan and ordinances that provide for citizen involvement in both
plan development and implementation. The City has followed the land use planning procedures of its plan and
the Goal 2 exception requirements when the UGB was amended.
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Goals 3 and 4
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
These goals are implemented by means of the Urban Growth Boundary agreement with Marion County, which
protects the resource lands surrounding the City from premature conversion to urban use.
GoalS
Among the open spaces, natural resources, and cultural resources of Silverton, historic structures are most in
need of protection and the resolution of potential conflicts over competing uses. The Oregon Downtown
Development Association has nominated an Historic District in the downtown area. The City adopted a revised
zoning ordinance provision in 1985 to better protect historic resources. The City has participated in a study of
the adaptive reuse of the Eugene Field Elementary School in downtown Silverton. The City will apply to the State
Historic Preservation Office for grants to continue to inventory historic structures.
Goal 6
The City has substantially improved the capacity of its sewerage treatment plant, thus improving water quality.
Goal 7
The City has enforced its adopted flood plain and slide hazard regulations.
GoalS
The City has improved its parks and reopened the municipal swimming pool.
Goal 9
The City now has the sewer and water system capacity to serve its designated industrial areas. The City has also
cooperated in efforts to improve the downtown business district.
Goal 10
The City has zoned additional land for mobUe homes, permits other forms of affordable housing, and has
amended the zoning ordinance to include more clear and objective standards.
Goals 11 and 12
,In addition to upgraded sewer and water systems, the City- has also initiated planning for participation in the
Federal Aid Urban (FAU) highway program and identified needed street improvements. A public facility inventory
has been completed and the Public Facilities element of the plan has been thoroughly revised.
Goal 13
The City has taken several steps to conserve energy, including: methane gas recovery in the new waste water
treatment plant, installing a pool blanket on the city swimming pool, and an agreement with PGE to replace street
lights with lower wattage fixtures by March 1986.
Goal 14
Silverton and Marion County have coordinated on the renewal application of the Urban Growth Boundary
agreement, which was upd~ted in 1986. The Urbanization element of the plan was thoroughly revised in 1985
with particular attention to the adequacy of the UGB to accommodate projected population growth and provide
a variety of land for housing and economic development.
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ANTICIPATED FUTURE PLANNING ACTIVITIES
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
The plan element revisions and amendments to implementing ordinances have focused upon those topics most
crucial for the future development. of the City. Items needed for compliance with new administrative rules since
the initial acknowledgement of the Silverton Comprehensive Plan are also addressed. There was not sufficient
time or money to update every part of the comprehensive plan. However, plan policies were reviewed throughout
the document and amended as needed. The City of Silverton intends to continue working to update the
comprehensive plan on an element-by-element basis. The following schedule is anticipated:
1986 -
1987 -
1988-
1989-
1990-
Nominate downtown historic district.
Update Urbanization element and sections on housing and land use. Complete first periodic review.
Update Transportation element. Update Economy element based on new Goal 9 or administrative rule.
Update Public Facilities element (especially section on Capital Improvements Program). Update Energy
element.
Update elements for Goals 5, 6, 7. and 8.
This schedule is tentative and would depend upon a number of variables including the availability of funding,
possible changes in statutes, the goals, or new administrative rules, and the decisions of the planning Commission
and the City·Council in response to the identified needs of the City.
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Urbanization
GOAL
URBANIZATION
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Provide adequate land to meet anticipated future demands for urban development in a logical
and orderly manner.
OBJECTIVES
1. Maintain a supply of buildable residential, commercial, and industrial land within the City's
urban growth boundary (UGB) as allowed by state law.
2 Continue to work with Marion County to manage land development between the City limits
and the UGB.
3. Consistently apply and enforce the City's development policies, codes, standards and other
regulations to maintain community livability and ensure efficient use of land.
Background Information
As part of the 1978-79 comprehensive planning effort, Silverton and Marion County established
an Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) in accordance with State Land Use Planning Goal 14
(Urbanization). The boundary separates urban land from rural land; land inside the boundary is
expected to become part of the City of Silverton in the future while land outside the boundary is
expected to remain in agricultural use. TheUGB is shown on Figure 2-1. Its size and location
were based on an assessment of Silverton's future land needs, existing land use patterns and
the suitability of land for urbanization. The methodology used in developing the UGB is
described in the citizen involvement section.
In 1979, the City of Silverton and Marion County signed an Urban Growth Boundary
management agreement specifying land use decision-making procedures for lands between the
current city limits and the boundary. It also identified areas of mutual concern that are shown on
Figure 1. Future land use in these areas win be coordinated between the City and the County to
protect the land's potential for future urbanization.
In 2001, using a grant from the Oregon Transportation and Growth Management Program to
prepare a Growth Alternative Plan for the City, the City conducted an inventory of buildable lands
and evaluation of land needs for housing, commercial and industrial development, public· and
other land needs. These efforts were consistent with requirements of Oregon Revised Statute
(ORS) 197. The study identified the amount of vacant and partially vacant land within the UGB,
future housing and other land needs based on future population projections, and compared the
projected need and current supply of land overall, as well as within specific Comprehensive Plan
and zoning designations. Information from this analysis is included in the appendix, including
buildable land inventory and land needs analysis for housing and economic land uses.
Existing Land Use
Table 2-1 identifies existing land uses within the city limits and between the city limits and the
UGB. They are divided into residential, public and semi-public, commercial and industrial land
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Urbanization
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Comprehensive Plan
categories. The number of acres used for right-of-way are also indicated. Trends in
development and land uses are discussed below.
Residential Uses
In 2001, according to Marion County Assessors data, approximately 709 acres were within
the city limits and 353 acres outside the city limits, but within the UGB are zoned to
accommodate residential development. Within the UGB, lands designated for residential
homes account for about 48% of all land. About 93% of these lands are designated to
accommodate single family homes. Relatively high population growth rates during the past
decade have resulted in a significant number of new housing units constructed between 1989
and 2000 (almost 600 total dwellings). A significant percentage of the new units (38%) are
multi-family dwellings. A large percentage of the multi-family units were constructed in two
large developments which were built in the early 1990's. The current housing mix is 70.4%
single family units, 21.7% multiple family units (including duplexes), 5% manufacture
dwellings. This compares to 75.3°k single family dwellings, 18.0% multifamily dwellings,
4.6% manufacture dwellings, respectively in 1990. Over the next 20 years, new units are
expected to be 65% single-family, 30% multi-family and 5% manufactured homes in parks.
Within the City limits, the percentage of residential land used for single-family homes has
slightly decreased from 89% in 1979 to 87% in 2001.
Public and Semi-Public Uses
About 274 acres is developed for p.arks, schools, government facilities and semi-public uses
such as churches, hospitals and.clinics.. Over halfof this land is used for schools, including
both the new and old Silverton High School bUildings,Robert Frost, Mark Twain and Eugene
Field elementary schools. Additional land is used for the City's water and sewage treatment
facilities, and park space such as· Coolidge and McClaine Park, Old Mill Park, and the Town
Square Park. The Oregon Garden currently covers approximately 140 acres. While this land
is -designated as public, and .is owned by the City, it is leased to the Oregon Garden
Foundation which operates the botanical garden. The Silverton hospital recently has had
building additions to better serve the needs of not only the residents of Silverton but also the
residents of the hospital's service area beyond the city limits. In addition to the Hospital's
expansion, several new medical offices have located within the immediate vicinity of the
Silverton Hospital. It is envisioned that not only will this development trend continue,but also
that both additional future hospital expansions or future medical facilities near the hospital will
require that lands currently designated Single Family Residential be redesignated to
accommodate future medial related activities.
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Comprehensive Plan
Table 2-1: Land Use Zoned within the City of Silverton's Urban Growth Boundary UGB
Land Use (in acres) Inside City limits Between City limits and UGB Total within UGB
Non- Vacant * Total Non- Vacant * Total Non- Vacant * Total
vacant vacant vacant
Residential
Single Family 615.3 151.3 766.5 351.1 121.5 472.6 966.4 272.8 1,239.2
Multi Family 93.1 4.8 98.0 1.1 0.0 1.1 94.2 4.8 99.1
Sub total 708.4 156.1 864.5 352.2 121.5 473.7 1,060.6 277.6 1,338.2
Public
Schools 136.2 9.8 146.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 136.2 9.8 146.1
Other Public 119.5 42.6 162.1 5.6 4.4 10.0 125.1 46.9 172.0
Sub total 255.7 52.4 308.1 5.6 4.4 10.0 261.3 56.8 318.1
Other
Commercial 93.2 11.4 104.6 18.8 0.0 18.8 112.0 11.4 123.5
Industrial 68.3 52.6 120.9 3.2 0.0 3.2 71.5 52.6 124.1
Agriculture 10.2 116.3 126.4 192.0 69.2 261.2 202.1 185.5 387.6
Churches 3.0 0.0 3.0 8.6 0.0 8.6 11.6 0.0 11.6
Water 11.9 0.0 11.9 0.4 0.0 0.4 12.3 0.0 12.3
Rights-of-Way 208.2 208.2 48.7 48.7 256.9 0.0 256.9
Total 1,359.6 388.8 1,747.6 629.5 195.1 824.6 1,988.3 583.9 2,572.3
* Figures for vacant land do not include partially vacant land described elsewhere in this chapter.
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Commercial Uses
Commercial land uses are concentrated in three areas - the Downtown, the Westfield
StreetlSilverton Road intersection, and along Highway 214 (north First Street). In 2001, commercial
uses occupied about 112 acres of land within the UGB, or approximately five percent of total land of
the community. During the 1990's there were a number of new commercial developments within the
community. Most recent commercial development has occurred in the WestfieldStreetlSilverton
Road area and adjacent to Highway 214. In addition to new construction there have been many
buildings which have undergone tenant infill, or remodel of existing buildings. These have primarily
occurred within the downtown core.
Industrial Uses
Industrial uses occupy about 71 acres, 68 in the city and 3 between the urban growth boundary.
There is approximately 124 acres of industrial lands within the UGB. Approximately 40 acres of
industrial land were developed between 1985 and 2001. The majority of the industrially designated
land is located either in the northeast corner of the City in the Silverton industrial Park; in the
southwest quadrant of the community; or along North First Street. Land along North First contains
land which, .with the exception of Bruce Pac, is primarily more commercial oriented businesses
rather than strictly industrial oriented. Land with the Industrial Park is fully serviced with city facilities.
The industrial park was built in the early The Industrial Park is approximately one-third develope.d.
Land in the southwest quadrant of the community, along the north side of Silverton Road in the area
of the City shops, and along the south side of Silverton Road are currently not used for industrial
activities and are not served by urban facilities.
Vacant Land
As part of a study of the City's land inventory, needs and future growth, an inventory of buildable
lands was completed in June, 2001. The inventory includes vacant and partially vacant or
underutiUzed land. Partially vacantlunderutilized properties are defined as those that theoretically
could accommodate additional dwellings, given the size of the existing parcel and zoning (minimum
lot size). For parcels larger than. 0.75 acres, one-half acre is reserved for each existing dwelling
unit; the remainder is considered buildable. For parcels smaller than 0.75 acres, halfof the parcel is
considered buildable. Underutilized parcels that likely could not be developed further, due to
access or other constraints,are not included in the inventory. Parcels with environmental
constraints, such as steep slopes (greater than 25%), wetlands and riparian areas, also have been
removed. Parcels with moderate slopes (15-25%) are assumed to be buildable at half the density
assumed for parcels in similarly designated zones.
The study indicates that there are 643 buildable parcels (in 2001), totaling approximately 963.1
acres of land within the Silverton UGB, including completely and partially vacant parcels. Once
divided, these buildable parcels have capacity for significantly more than 643 building lots. A
summary of net buildable land by zoning designation is shown in Table 2-2. The study indicates that
most of the buildable land is zoned for residential use (733.6 acres), with the majority of the parcels
being zoned R1 (single-family residential). Twenty-seven (27) of the vacant and_underutilized
parcels are zoned commercial. Forty-seven (47) vacant or underutilized parcels are zoned for
industrial use. Just under half of the total buildable acreage is within parcels that are completely
vacant (460 acres); the remaining 503 acres are within partially vacant parcels.
Table 2-2. Net Buildable Land Categorized by Zone
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Comprehensive Plan
Zoning Designation I I
Number of Parcels Total Acres
Residential
R-1 (single family)
RL (multi-family low density)
RM (multi-family medium density)
RH{rnulti-f9rnilyhigh q~nsity}
Subtotal
Commercial
C1 (residential commercial)
C2 (retail business district)
C3(commercial business district)
524 711.8
18 4.9
0 0.0
2 16.8
544 733.5
1 0.9
8 1.9
18 15.8
27 18.6
Subtotal
Industrial
IP (industrial park)
12 (limited industrial)
13 (general industrial)
Subtotal
Other
AG(agriculture/urban reserve)
PUB (public)
PUD (planned unit development)
Subtotal
Total Net Buildable Land
28
4
15
47
7
15
3
25
643
75.6
9.3
34.4
119.3
35.8
59.7
0.5
96.0
967.4
Sources: City of Silverton Planning Department Records; Land Inventory and Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens
Cogan, 2001
FUTURE LAND NEEDS
Future land needs are based on population and employment projections. These are translated into
a projected need for residential land, as well as property for businesses, public and other facilities or
institutions needed to support the future population. Specific land needs are discussed in detail in
the following sections.
Population Projections
Coordinated population and employment growth rates and projections agreed upon by the City,
County and State of Oregon in 1999 were used as· a starting point to estimate future population in
the city. They are based on the statewide population projections for each county developed by the
Oregon Office of Economic Analysis. Counties have the responsibility for allocating their population
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among incorporated cities and the unincorporated area within the County. State (OLCD), county
and city staff have reviewed and agreed upon those ·population projections. In addition, Marion
County has coordinated population projections for aU the 19 cities within the county. These
projections have been updated to be consistent with more recent population data available from the
Year 2000 US Census. The 2000 population in th'e City of Silverton (within the city limits) is 7,414.
The year 2020 population is projected to be 9,965 for the area within the City's UGB. Tables 2-3
and 2-4 show the expected change.
These projections assume an average annual growth rate of about 1.90/0. This growth rate appear
reasonable in light of historical growth rates and previous estimates. Recent growth rates (1990-
2000) have been higher than average in Silverton, Marion County and the state of Oregon,
averaging approximately 2.9%, 2.2% and 1.9%, respectively. However, growth rates over the last
20 years, which included periods of both rapid and slow growth, were lower, averaging
approximately 1.9%, 1.7% and 1.3% for Silverton, Marion County and Oregon, respectively, (see
Table 5 and Chart 1). The rate assumed for this update of the Comprehensive Plan takes a
conservative approach that is consistent with trends over the past twenty years and with projections
coordinated between the city, county and state planning agencies.
Table 2-3. Population Trends and Projections, Silverton, Marion County and Oregon, 1980-
2020
!Area
1980
Population
1990 2000 2020
Growth Rates
1981- 1991- 2001-
1990 2000 2020
$ilverton * 5,168 5,635 7,414 9,965
Marion County 204,692 228,483 284,834 378,208
Oregon 2,633,000 2,842,321 3,421,399 4,326,000
Sources: YR. 2000 US Census; Oregon Office of Economic Analysis
0.9% 2.9% 1.90/0
1.1% 2.2% 1.40/0
0.8% 1.9% 1.20/0
Housing Units by Type and Density
Housing needs are based in parton a model and data developed jointly by the Oregon Departments
of Housing and Community Development and Land Conservation and Development (OHCD and
OLCO). The OHCOIOLCO model estimates the current number of owner and rental housing units
within the City of Silverton using population estimates developed by the Portland State University
Center for Population Research and housing tenure information derived from the Consumer
Expenditure Survey that is conducted each year by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number
of units needed by the year 2020 is then estimated for Silverton's UGB. The estimates provided by
the OHCD/DLCDmodel have been updated to be consistent with the updated population data
indicated by the year 2000 Census. Because Oregon law requires that housing.needs be estimated
according to type of structure (single-family, multi-family and manufactured homes in parks), the
OHCD/DLCO model was used primarily to identify the total number of housing units needed.
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The model assumes an average size of 2.75 persons per household for the year 2020. This figure
has been modified slightly (to 2.70 persons per household) to incorporate more current Census
data. The average household size is expected to decrease somewhat in the future based on
national trends related to lower birth rates and a higher percentage of older and other households
without children. Table 2-4 summarizes total future household projections.
Table 2-4. Population and Housing Units, Silverton, 2000 - 2020
Year Population Persons in Occupied Average Vacant Total Vacancy
Group Housing Persons per Units Dwelling Rate
Quarters Unitsl Household Units
Households
2000 7,414 80 2,558 2.71 149 2,707 5.50/0
2020 9,965 116 4,060 2.65 203 4,263 5.00%
Source: 2000 US Census
As indicated above, future housing needs must be estimated according to housing structure type
(single-family, multi-family and manufactured homes in parks). The average density of each type of
development also must be estimated to determine residential land needs. The projected need and
demand for different types and densities of ·housing depends on a variety of factors, including
characteristics of residents (age, income, family type, household size) and housing (construction
and land cost, appearance, location, etc. ), as well as current and recent market trends.
Between 1989 and 2000, single-family housing accounted for 56.4% ofall new housing constructed,
at an average density of 4.0 units per acre. Multi-family housing accounted for 38.30/0 of all units, at
an average density of 13.9 units per acre. Manufactured homes in parks made up the remaining
5.3%, at an average density of 8.5 units per acre. AU average densities are net (Le., do not include
land needed for roads). The average density for all housing built during thi"s period was
approximately 6.1 units per net acre. This information is summarized in Table 2-5.
Table 2-5. Mix and average density of housing constructed in Silverton, 1989 - 2000
Type of Housing Units Percent Average Lot Size
built of total (sq. ft.) (units per acre)
Single family 346 56.40/0 10,045 4.2
Multi-family 235 38.3% 2,744 13.9
Manufactured homes in parks 33 5.3°1b 4,994 8.5
Total/Average 614 100.0% 5,928 8.9
Sources: City of Silverton building permit and subdivision approval data, 1989 - 2001; City·of Silverton
Buildable Land Inventory and Land Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens Cogan, 2001
In evaluating the need for specific types of housing and densities, in addition' to the historical data
summarized above, the following assumptions were used:
_ Given housing market and affordability conditions and trends, the demand for multi-family
housing witnessed during the past decade (1990-2000) is expected to continue. However, given
projections for similar sized communities in the Willamette Valley, the proportion of multi-family
housing to be built between the years 2000 'and 2020 is expected to be lower than in the
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previous decade however, the average density of multi-family housing is expected to mirror that
built in recent years.
_ There will continue to be a need for government assisted housing for people with very low
incomes. Approximately 15% of all households are below the federally defined poverty level.
_ The density of single-family residential development is expected to increase (relative to current
densities) to approximately 5 units per acre (average lot size of 8,500 square feet). This
assumption is based on the following factors:
- An expected increase in the market for single family attached housing and houses on
smaller lots which require less maintenance desired by an older population and new
residents who have moved to Silverton from more urban communities.
- Average lot sizes in new developments have decreased over time.
-The relatively high cost of land and housing in the Silverton area will provide incentives
for home buyers and developers to build on somewhat smaller lots.
_ A continued need for manufactured homes in parks as a form of affordable ·housing for some
low income residents is projected.
Future housing needs are summarized in the following table. It indicates that single-family homes
are expected to account for 600/0 of all units, while multi-family units (including duplexes) and
manufactured homes in parks are projected to acco.unt for 35% and 5% of total dwellings,
respectively. The analysis indicates that demand for manufactured housing in parks can be met by
the existing supply of lots available in approved mobile home parks.
Table 2-6. Projected Future Housing Needs, Silverton, OR, 2000 - 2020
Type of Housing Percent of all Total units
units
Average density
(units/acre)
Single family
Multi-family
Manufactured homes in parks
Total/Average
60.0%
35.0%
5.0%
100.0%
897
596
84
1,577
5.0
13.9
12
10.3
Source: City of Silverton Buildable Land Inventory and Land Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens Cogan and
Ecotrust, 2001, Table 2.8
LAND NEEDS BY ZONING DESIGNATION
Residential land Needs
To compare the supply of and need for land in specific zoning designations, housing and land needs
have been identified for each current plan and zone designation in the city. They include:
Comprehensive Plan
Single Family Residential
Multiple Family ·Residential
Zoning Ordinance
Single Family Residential (R1) -minimum lot size of 7,000 - 8,000 square feet (4 - 6 units per
acre)
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Multiple Family Residential, Low Density (RL) - 7 - 10 units per acre
Multiple Family Residential, Medium Density (RM) - 10 - 20 units per acre
Multiple Family Residential, High Density (RH)- 20 - 32 units per acre
In addition to these zones, the city also has a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone which can be
designated within any base zone. Maximum densities are not prescribed for the PUD zone. Single
family dwellings are allowed in all residential zones, as are "senior care facilities." Duplexes are
allowed as a conditional use in the R1 (single-family) zone and outright in all multi-family zones.
Manufactured home parks are allowed only in the RH zone. Certain types of multi-family
developments are allowed in all multi-family zones. However, dormitories, boarding houses,
rooming houses, apartment complexes, retirement and rest homes are allowed only in the RM and
RH zones. Based on these allowable uses and historic development patterns, specific types of
housing have been allocated to zoning designations as shown in Table 2-7.
Table 2-7. Distribution of Housing Units by Zoning Designation
Housing Type
Single Family
Detached
R1
50%
Plan Designation
RL RM
5%
RH
Total
55%
Attached (row house)
Multi-family
Duplex
Medium densityMF
Apartment
Manufactured homes
in parks
Total
4%
4%
61%
6%
13%
2%
6% 2%
11%
5%
5%
12%
12%
11%
5%
100%
Source: City of Silverton tandlnventory and Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens Cogan, 2001
Land needs for each type of housing and zoning designation are shown in Table 2-8. This table
indicates both the net densities and resulting land needs for housing units only, and the gross
densities resulting from the addition of land needed for roads and other public rights-of-way. In
summary, based on this scenario, the city will need at least an estimated total of 315.5 acres of
residential land to support future housing - 257.7 acres zoned for single-family residential use and
57.8 acres in multi-family zones. Additional land also is included in these figures to account for the
fact that land is not developed at maximum efficiency. With individual parcels, particular smaller and
partially vacant parcels redeveloped to accommodate additional housing, a portion of the parcel is
generally left over after assigning a given number of lots or units at an average density. In other
words, this analysis takes into consideration both the need for land at a certain density and the
supply of available properties and buildable lots.
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Table 2-8. Future Land Needs by Zoning Designation, Demographic Analysis
Zoning Designation Units Net Net Net to Gross Gross Refined
Density! Acres Gross Density! Acres Estimate
Acre Factor Acre
949 5 190 770/0 3.9 243.3 257.7
Single Family (R1)
Multi-family
Low Density (RL) 187 9.8 21 80% 7.8 25.9 27.4
Medium Density (RM) 140 14 9 80% 11.2 11.2 11.8
High Density (RH) 280 20 14 80% 16 17.5 18.5
12.2 233.3 78% 9.7 297.9 315.5
Total
1,556
Source: City of Silverton Land Inventory and Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens Cogan, 2001
Note: Some single-family units are expected to be constructed in multi-family zones, based on historical
trends. Therefore, the number of units in single-family zones is lower than the number of total single-family
units indicated in Table 2-6.
Commercial Land Needs
Under a grant from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and·Development, a study was
conducted to evaluate future economic development strategies, trends, policies and the need for
future additional commercial and. industrial land. The study identifies economic development
strategies and policies and a corresponding range of potential needs for commercial land to meet
future employment needs.. Land needs are based on future employmentestimates and average or
typical ratios of employees per acre for specific types of businesses, also referred to as standard
industrial classifications. Low and high estimates are summarized in Table 2-9.
Hiigh estimates correspond to historic ratios of employees per acre. Low estimates correspond to
more efficient land uses investigated in the study and assume the following:
Some new future commercial uses will be accommodated on existing underutiUzed or
redevelopable commercial land.
More efficient use of commercial land and other resources win result in highersales per square
foot, resulting in higher ratios of employees per acre for commercial businesses.
Table 2-9. Future Commercial Land Needs
Low Estimate High Estimate
14.2 22.7
Commercial zones
Source: Silverton Economic Development Study, Russ Beaton, 2001
As noted previously in this document, currently (2001) 18.6 acres of land designated for commercial
use are located within the city. This figure incorporates land which is vacant and considered to be
underutilized. This would be enough land to meet the lower estimated need if land is developed in a
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manner as efficiently as possible. This inventory is slightly less than would be needed to meetthe
higher estimate.
Industrial Land Needs
The study conducted by Russ Beaton also projects the need for future industrial land using the
same methodology as that utilized.for commercial.land need estimates. As with commercial land
needs, industrial land needs are based on future employment estimates and average or historic
ratios of employees· per acre for specific standard industrial classifications corresponding to
industrial employers. High and low estimates of land need were developed for traditional and more
efficient land use alternatives. In this case, the more efficient alternative assumes lower estimates
of employment for what are considered typical "base" industrial sectors, (e.g., manufacturing), and
relatively higher employment in other sectors. Needs are summarized in Table 2-10.
Table 2-10. Future Industrial Land Needs
Low Estimate High Estimate
11.7 29.3
Industrial zones
Source: Silverton Economic Development Study, Russ Beaton, 2001
The analysis Indicates a range of land need for industrial uses that varies depending on the direction
the area's economy takes over the next twenty years. For planning purposes,a mid-range estimate
is used to as a basis for estimating industrial land needs for the next 20-years. With over 52 acres
of land designated for industrial uses, the City has an inventory for more than 40 years at the
projected rate of development.
Public Land Needs
These future land needs are separated into four categories: schools, parks and recreation, other
municipal uses, and non-residential (semi-public) uses in residential zones.
Schools
The Silver Falls School District currently has five school sites - the Eugene Field and Robert Frost
Elementary schools, the Mark Twain School, the former and current high school sites. The district
also owns a 10.0-acre site on Steelhammer Road and 12.0 acres of land adjacent to the Robert
Frost school. The School District recently conducted a study of future land needs. The District
projects that it has adequate land to meet future (20-year) needs for junior high and high schools,
but expects to need one new elementary school during this period, requiring approximately 15 acres
of land.
A portion of the district-owned land adjacent to the Robert Frost School is not needed for school
expansion and likely will be made available for other uses. Likewise, theSteelhammerRoad site is
not large enough for a new elementary school, although it maybe in a desirable location for a new
school. It is also possible that the Eugene Field School site may be converted to another use, but
this site is not vacant, making disposal more difficult than the other sites. If these properties cannot
be used as school sites, the School District likely would sell or exchange them for other property
making them available for other uses. Given its total vacant land holdings (22 acres) and projected
need (15 acres), the School District has concluded that it has adequate land to meet future school
needs, though some existing land eventually may·be exchangedforp.ropertyin other locations.
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The city has a variety of park and recreation facilities, several of which are owned by the
Silverton School District. They are summarized in Table 2-11.
Table 2-11. Park and Recreation Facilities
Facility City owned School
District
Size (acres).
Playgrounds
Coolidge-McClaine Park
Lincoln Street
Eugene Field School
Robert Frost School
Mark Twain School-
Playing fields
Robert Frost School
Mark Twain School
HighSchool
Community Parks
iii 0.3
iii 0.1
Ii 2.0
fi 2.0
iii 1.0
fi 6.0
Ii 7.0
Ii 21.0
Coolidge-McClaine Park
Olde Mill Park
Lincoln Street NH .Park
Mark Twain School
Robert Frost School
Total Acres
iii
Ii
Ii
16.3
Ii
iii
69.0
8.3
7.5
0.1
5.0
25.0
85.4
Source: City of Silverton; Cogan Owens Cogan
Note: Acreage amounts for the high school are based ontheoldhighseoootThese estimates should be
modified in the future to reflect conditions and plans for the school district's new high school. Future
construction phases for the school propose to include additional playing fields and other recreational
facilities.
The City recently developed a ·Parks and Recreation Master.Plan. Findings from thatetfort
indicate a future (through 2020) need for approxim.ately 45 additional acres of land for park and
recreational facilities, including about 15 acres ofland for neighborhood parks and 30 acres for
community park and recreational. facilities. These estimates include land for playing fields,
playgrounds and other facilities. They assume shared use and shared ·responsibilities for
maintaining and improving School District properties that are available for non-school,
community recreational..use.
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Open Space and Natural Areas
Though the previous updates of this plan have not included an estimated need for land devoted to
undeveloped open space or wildlife habitat, the city contains a number of areas that may serve this
purpose. The riparian areas of Silver Creek are habitat for trout and other fish. Much of this area is
within the floodway and restricted from development. This land already has been subtracted from
the inventory of buildable land, including a buffer area on either side of the creek. Similarly,
wetlands and steep wooded slopes of 25% or more have been identified as physically constrained
and subtracted from the inventory of buildable land. To the extent that this land is undeveloped, it
may effectively meet open space needs, whether publicly owned or not. The park and recreation
study referred to above also may evaluate this issue in more detail.
Other Municipal Uses
Other public land uses typically include wastewater and water treatment facilities, solid waste
disposal sites, and city administrative or service facilities. At this time, city plans indicate that there
is adequate land available to meet wastewater and water treatment facility needs over the next 20
years. Wastewater treatmentfacUities have the capacity to serve approximately 10,000 people,
which is consistent with the 2020 population estimate. Similarly, it is estimated that the city water
treatment facility has adequate capacity to meet population needs over the next 20 years. The city
disposes of its solid waste at facilities outside of Silverton and does not project the need for any
additional land for these types of facilities.
At this time, the city does not have plans to construct any new administrative offices during the
planning period. However, the city projects the need for anew police department facility during the
next 20 years. A potential need of approximately 3.0 acres is estimated for this facility.
Non-Residential Uses in Residential Zones
Some residential land will be devoted to churches, service organizations or similar uses that typically
are allowed and located in residential areas. Land needs for such uses typically are determined
using a standard ratio of acres needed per 1,000 people or some other population unit. A ratio
typically used in other communities is approximately 3.0 acres per 1,000 people. Over the next 20
years, approximately 2,500 new residents are expected to live in Silverton. Using the standard from
above, this would generate the need for approximately 7.5 acres of land for these types of uses.
In summary, there is a shortage of land in public ownership to meet future park and open space
needs. It is expected that this land will be acquired over time from private property owners, but
some of this land need may be met through land transfers from other public agencies. The majority
of private land likely to be used for these purposes is currently zoned for residential or
agriculture/urban reserve use.
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Figure 2-2 illustrates the expected future land use within the urban growth boundary for the year
2020. The land use designations on the figure are intended to serve as general guidelines for future
development patterns. Implementation of these guidelines will be accomplished by adherence to
the land use policies of the Plan. The major tools for carrying out these policies are Silverton's
zoning and subdivision ordinances.
Single Family Residential
The "Single Family Residential" designation is made up of lands currently within the city limits that
are available for urban density residential development and lands outside the city limits that can be
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made available for urban density residential development when it is needed and urban facilities and
services are available.
Lands in the "Agricultural/Urban Reserve" designation can be developed for residential use. Future
residential development is discussed in the Housing element of the Plan and in the land use policies
of the Urbanization element of the Plan.
Multiple Family Residential
The "Multiple Family Residential" designation includes lands currently used or zoned for multiple
family dwellings inside the city limits and lands available for future multi-family or manufactured
home park development throughout the urban growth boundary. Parcels ofnonconforming multiple
family residential use are not included in this designation when they are located in stable single
family residential areas. Land outside the city limits designated as Agricultural/Urban Reserve can
be made available for multiple family development as it is needed to acco_mmodate growth.
Several areas are identified as appropriate for a mixture of residential and commercial uses. These
areas include the downtown, in the vicinity of the Silverton RoadlWestfield Street intersection,
Highway 214 corridor as it enters the city from the north, and in the south Silverton area, north of Ike
Mooney Road. Future residential development is discussed in the Housing element of the Plan and
in the land use policies of the Urbanization Element of the Plan.
Within the downtown, development of housing above existing com·mercial establishments and
intensification of eXisting residential uses will be allowed and encouraged as a means of
strengthening the vitality of the downtown business core. As the commercial heart of the
community, the downtown area isa targetof opportunity for development of housing above retail
uses and for redevelopment as higher density residential use.
Industrial
The industrial designation includes land currently used or available for industrial use either in the
Silverton Industrial Park or between the railroad tracks and the Silverton-Mt. Angel Highway{#214)
in the northern part of town. It also includes land along the railroad tracks west of the existing
Silverton city limits that is currently used for industrial activities or that. is vacant and suitable for
future industrial use because of potential land patterns and highway access. However, given the
relatively large surplus of land currently zoned for industrial use, some of the land in this area could
be rezoned for a mixture of residential and commercial mixed use. Future industrial development is
discussed in the Economy element of the Plan and in the land use policies of the Urbanization
element of the Plan.
Public/Semi-public
The "Public/Semi-public" designation consists of lands currently used for schools, parks, city
administration, and dissemination of health care, fire protection, sewer, water, and library services.
As discussed in the Public Facilities and Services element of the Plan, Silverton recognizes the
need to develop recreation facilities where major urban development occurs and in those areas
where they are not readily available. Most of this new public/semi-public acreage will be located in
the areas designated "Single Family Residentiail" and "Agricultural/Urban Reserve", and will be sites
acquired in conjunction with future urban development in these areas.
Agricultural/Urban Reserve
The "Agricultural/urban Reserve" designation includes land currently used for rural residences and
farming. It is intended that this land be preserved in its present character until urban services are
available. At that time, lands within the "AgriculturaIIUrbanReserve"designation will be considered
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available for single and multiple family residential development, limited commercial development
and public and semi-public purposes, as discussed in the land use policies of the Urbanization and
Public Facilities and Services elements of the Plan. A more detailed discussion of the
Agricultural/Urban Reserve concept is found in the Agricultural element of the Plan.
Land Use Designation/Zone District Compatibility
Table 2-12 identifies the zone districts within the Marion County and Silverton zoning ordinances
that the City considers are compatible with the land use designations of the Silverton
Comprehensive Plan.
TABLE 2-12
lAND USE DESIGNATION/ZONE DISTRICT COMPATIBiliTY
Comprehensive Plan Compatible Zone Districts
Land Use Designations Silverton Marion County
Agricultural/Urban Reserve R-1, R-L EFU, AR-5
Single Family Residential R-1, R-L, AR AR-5
Multiple Family Residential R-1, R-l AR-5
Commercial C-1, C-2, C-3 CO, CR, CG
Industrial C-3, I-P, 1-2, 1-3 AR-5, CO, CR,
CG, IC, IP, Il, IH
Public/Semi-Public PA,PC, PE, PH, AR-5, P
PP,PS
Changes from one zone district to another zone· district that are compatible with the existing
Comprehensive Plan land use designation or from EFU to RL in the "Agricultural/Urban Reserve"
designation, for example, would require the normal procedures for zone changes as specified in
Silverton's zoning ordinance,but would not require a Comprehensive Plan change. On the other
hand, a change from R-1 to C-1 in the "Single FamUyResidential" designation, or from AR-5 toC-1
in the "Agriculturallurban Reserve" designation would require ·that both zone change and
Comprehensive Plan change procedures be followed.
In places throughout the city, such as at the corners of Jefterson and Mill Streets and Church and
Oak Streets, are small parcels zoned for commercial use within the land designated "Single Family
Residential". These situations are compatible with Comprehensive Plan policies, but, if the owner of
an existing use within these commercial zones wishes to expand operations outside the land already
zoned for that use, both a zone change and Comprehensive Plan change would be required. Plan
policies in the Urbanization and Economy elements of the Plan directly relate to such situations.
In cases where the proposed zone change is located outside the city limits but inside the urban
growth boundary, both zone change and Comprehensive Plan change proceedings would be heard
by Marion County according to the County regulations and in accord with theCity/County Urban
Growth Boundary and Policy Agreement.
FINDINGS OF FACT
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1. The Plan is based on a 2020 population projection of 9,965, which is to be reviewed at five-
year intervals.
2. A little more than one-third of city land is currently occupied by residential development.
About 4 percent is commercial, 2 percent is industrial and 11 percent public/semi-public.
Over 27 percent of land in the city is vacant.
3. Over 76 percent of land between the city limits.and the urban growth boundary is vacant or
used for agriculture. Of the acreage which is not vacant about 43 percent is occupied by
residential uses, slightly more than two percent is used for commercial or industrial activities
and 2 percent is occupied by public and semi-public uses.
4. Additional acreage (over land currently in use) will be needed to accommodate projected
residential growth. This acreage, including other areas identified as suitable for multi-family
development,is expected to provide an adequate supply during the planning period. There
is currently an adequate supply of buildable land within the city's UGB to meet these needs,
however some land will need to be rezoned to meet specific land use needs. Table 2.13
summarizes future land needs.
Table 2-13. Overall Land Needs for UGB
Type of Need
Residential *
R-1
RL
RM
RH
Commercial (aU zones) **
Industrial (all zones) **
Other uses
Churches, fraternal, service uses
Schools
Parks and recreation
Other municipal uses
Total Land Needs
Acres needed
258
27
12
18
18
21
10
o
45
3
412
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Source: City of Silverton Buildable Land Inventory and Land Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens Cogan; City of
Silverton Economic Development Study, Russ Beaton, 2001
* Includes land needed for local and internal streets and other rights-of-way
** Middle-range estimate from economic development study
Land need estimates derived from information in tables 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, and estimated need for land for park
and recreational uses documented in this chapter.
5. There are approximately 21.7 acres of land currently vacant or partially vacant and zoned for
multi-family use within the UGB (see Table 2.2). An additional 31 acres are projected to be
needed for multi-family use over the next 20 years (2000 - 2020). The following areas are
expected to meet this need:
Land in identified mixed use areas.
Land in the downtown.
Land designated for single-family use but developed for multi-family use through the
planned unit development process.
Additional land that may be rezoned upon the request of a landowner/developer for
multi-family development.
6. There is one existing mobile home park with approximately 77 unoccupied spaces (as of
June, 2001). Vacant lands designated for multi-family residential use also can be developed
for manufactured home parks as an allowed use in the R-H zone.
7. .t\pproximately 19 acres of land currently is vacant and zoned for commercial use. This is
expected to provide an adequate resources for the next 20 years ifrecommended economic
development strategies are implemented. Otherwise, a small amount of additional
commercial land (approximately 4 acres) may need to be designated for commercial use.
8. The 119 acres that are currently buildable and zoned for industrial use are expected to
provide a more than adequate supply ofindustrial land for the planning period (2000-2020).
9. Land currently used and/or owned by the school district at the Robert Frost, Eugene Field,
Mark Twain, and new and old high school sites are expected to meet school land
requirements during the planning period (2000-2020). Some parcels may be exchanged for
other properties to provide locations for potential new elementary schools in close proximity
to the neighborhoods that will attend them.
10. Additional lands are expected to be needed to meet future park and recreation needs to
achieve community standards and provide adequate recreation opportunities in close
proximity to residents. Based on the findings of a Park and Recreational Master Planning
study about 45 acres ofadditional land will be needed to meet these needs over the planning
period (2000-2020). It is expected that single-family residential land and agriculture/urban
reserve land will be rezoned to public/semi-public use to meet these needs when land is
acquired.
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11. Need for additional acreage for other public and semi-public uses (government buildings and
facilities, hospitals, churches, and other non-profit institutional activities) will likely be met
by use of land now zoned for residential purposes. A total of7.5 acres have been identified
as needed for such uses. In addition, the potential exists for up to 80 acres ofland which is
outside the UGB and adjacent to the Oregon Garden (Pettit property) to be included as part of
the Oregon Garden. This is property which has been identified as a future phase of the
Oregon Garden during the planning approval process for the Oregon Garden, although it was
determined that any future development may require the application for inclusion into the
city limits depending on the level ofuse.
12. Future land use designations have been established to serve as general guidelines for future
development patterns. A land use designation/zone district compatibility table is included in
the Plan (see Table 2.12). The major implementation tools are Silverton's zoning and
subdivision ordinances.
POLICIES
Residential Development
1. Standards for Development of Platted. Undeveloped Subdivisions. Building permits will not be
issued in platted but undeveloped subdivisions until paved streets, sidewalks, and storm sewers
are provided according to the city subdivision ordinance standards or unless a Wavier of
Remonstrance has been filed.
2.$tandards for Commercial and Industrial Development. Subdivisions and new commercial and
industrial development within the city limits will be permitted onlywhen utilities and public streets
are provided. Water and sewer lines in new developments shall be capable of adequately
serving all intervening properties as well as proposed development and be designed to city
standards.
3. Planned Unit Development. Planned unit developments will be encouraged, especiallyon large
tracts of undeveloped land, as alternative to traditional subdivisions. A planned unit development
offers the potential to develop land efficiently by allowing the opportunity for flexibility with
regards to traditional zoning requirements.
4"Multiple Family Development. Multiple family development will be encouraged, especially in but
not limited to, areas close to the central business district, or within walking distance of
neighborhood commercial area, or in areas designated for mixed use. It is also desired that
multiple family development should be scattered around the community and not concentrated
within anyone particular area. Small developments which fit in the existing neighborhood are
preferred. All multi-family greater than a two-family development shall comply with the design
standards as outlined in the City's Design Review Ordinance.
a.Mixed Use Areas. A mix of housing types and densities wiUbe encouraged in identified mixed
use areas to make more efficient use of land, promote a more sustainable development pattern,
and provide a variety of housing choices located in close proximity to supporting commercial
services.
7. Use of Upper Stories in CBD. Residential use as well as commercial use of upper stories in
downtown commercial structures will be encouraged.
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7. Orderly Growth. Orderly growth within the residentially designated land between the city limits
and the urban growth boundary will be encouraged by discouraging partitions that impede
redevelopment at urban density at a later date.
Commercial Development
8. Central Business District. The central business district (CBD) is the major commercial area in
Silverton. Unless it can be shown. that new commercial rezone proposals will not conflict with
the downtown and competing major commercial activity outside the CBD they will be
discouraged. This policy may be refined through the adoption of a separate downtown area
plan.
9. Downtown Development. Downtown development and redevelopment including creekside park
improvements and expansion, creation of historic district, renovation of existing structures,
redevelopment of the Eugene Field School site, and integration of higher density residential
uses will be encouraged.
10. Mixed use Areas. New commercial development within areas identified as mixed use areas
outside of the downtown shall be of a type and scale designed to not be incompatible with
adjacent neighborhood residential uses. Development will be permitted only when adequate
public streets, water, and sewerage facilities can be provided. Project Design will be required to
meet special site development standards for floor...area, street orientation, sidewalks, signing,
landscaping and access. Off...streetparking should be required behind the street-facing
commercial front, where ever practical.
11. Linear Commercial Development. Linear (strip) commercial activity along major arterials will be
discouraged. All commercial uses along arterial and collector streets will be subject to approval
under city design review and access management guidelines.
12. Non-Conforming Commercial uses. Existing commercial establishments located in areas the
Plan designates as non-commercial wUI be permitted to continue but will nat be permitted to
expand except by conditional use permit.
13. Historical Structures. Preservation of historic structures in commercial and other areas will be
encouraged. Historical structures throughout the City may be made available for commercial
use by conditional use permit when such use is essential for preservation of the community's
historic resources.
16. Oregon Garden. No new land will be zoned for commercial use in the area adjacent to the
Oregon Garden. The potential exists for up to 80 acres of land which is outside the UGB and
adjacent to the Oregon Garden (Pettit property) to be.included as part of the Oregon Garden.
This is property which has been identified as a future phase of the Oregon Garden during the
planning approval process for the Oregon Garden, although it was determined that any future
development may require the application for inclusion into the city limits depending on the level
of use.
Industrial Development
17. Site Plan Review Criteria. Site plans for each proposed development will be conditioned for
compatibility of vehicular access, signing, lighting, building location, noise generation, and
landscaping with both existing and prospective adJoining uses.
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Comprehensive Plan
18. Screening. All new industrial uses that abut residential properties shall be screened through
landscaping, fencing, or other means to minimize potential conflicts with adjacent residential
lands. Access to the industrial uses from residential streets will be prohibited where possible.
19. Preservation of Industrial Lands. Land designated for industrial use shall be preserved for that
use unless the size, shape, topography, adjacent uses, or other factors limit the reasonable
industrial use of the property.
20. Extension of Services of Lands Designated for Industrial Use. The City will pursue annexation
and extension of sewer and water services to lands designated for industrial use.
Agricultural/Urban Reserve
21. Future Urban Use. Urban density development within the Agricultural/urban Reserve will be
discouraged until public facilities and services are available. (More detailed policies
concerning development of land within this designation can be found in the Agriculture and
Public Facilities elements of the Plan.)
Urbanization
22. Annexation by Triple Majority. The City of Silverton will not annex any land except for health
hazards (as certified by the State Health Department), or hardship based on failing water
supplies, and island situations unless annexation is requested by a triple majority of property
owners of the area in question. (A triple majority is that group owning a majority of the land
area, representing a majority of the total number ·of property owners in the area, and
representing· a·majority of the assessed value of the area).
23. Annexation Criteria. Annexation to the.City will be permitted if:
Adequate public facilities, services, and transportation networks are in place or are
planned to be provided .concurrently with the development of the property. If
extensions or upgrading of any public facility is necessary to serve the area, the
improvement shall be consistent with the City's infrastructure plans and must be an
orderly and efficient arrangem.ent for the extension of public services.
The .new area will meet City standards for any public improvements that may be
necessary to serve the area (including but not limited to streets, including sidewalks,
sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage).
The area to be annexed is contiguous to the City and represents a logical direction
for city expansion.
The area is within the urban growth boundary, unle~s it i,s determined that a health
hazard exists due to failing septic systems or failing groundwater supplies.
The proposed use of the property is consistent with the applicable Comprehensive
Plan designation.
The Proposed annexation and land uses are consistent with applicable goals and
policies of the Silverton Comprehensive Plan.
24. Zoning of Newly Annexed Areas. The City of Silverton will assign zones to the newly annexed
areas consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation. In cases where a Co.mprehensive
plan may not exist the Council may consider a designation which takes into account the need for
housing, level of services as well as the need for other land uses.
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Comprehensive Plan
25. Extension of City Services. The City of Silverton will not extend city services outside the city
limits unless waivers for future annexation are obtained.
26. Urban Growth Boundary Management. Marion County will submit to the City of Silverton for
review any proposals for partitions, subdivisions, comprehensive plan or zone changes
within the urban growth boundary. Management of the area between the city limits and the
urban growth boundary is viewed as a· joint City/County responsibility. Decisions will be
governed by policies of the jointly adopted Urban Growth Boundary and Policy Agreement and
the Silverton Comprehensive Plan (included as part of the Marion County Comprehensive
Plan).
27. Areas of Special Mutual Concern. Management of the areas of special mutual concern will also
be governed by the policies of the City/Council Urban Growth Boundary and Policy Agreement.
The County will retain responsibility for land use decisions in the areas of special mutual
concern, but will seek the City's comments on proposed land use actions affecting these areas,
and especially in areas near the Oregon Garden. As lands which are designated areas of Mutual
Concern become annexed into the city they shall no longer be considered within the Area of
Mutual Concern. At some point, as these properties become part of the City it may be
appropriate for both the City and the County to reevaluate the continued appropriateness of this
designation.
28. Plan Review. The Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed at a minimum of 10-year intervals
throughout the planning period. Special attention wiUbe directed toward population increase
and the projection of future land requirements.
29. Urban Growth Boundary Change Criteria. U.G.B. changes to expand or reduce will be based
upon consideration of the following factors:
Accommodation of additional population
Housing and employment opportunities
Orderly a.nd economical provision of public facilities and services
Maximum efficiency of land uses
Retention of agricultural land
Compatibility of the proposed urban use with nearby agricultural activities
Improvements of the area's environmental, energy, economic and social well being
IMPLEMENTATION
Residential Development
1. The Planning Commission and the City Council will apply comprehensive plan policies in the
review of development applications.
2. The City and Marion County will apply policies established in the joint Urban Growth
Management Policy Agreement in the review of land development applications.
Future Actions
1. The City will revise parking regulations, and review other regulations affecting the central
Business district, and investigate use of incentives or other strategies to facilitate the CBD
development and redevelopment efforts.
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Comprehensive Plan
2 The City will develop a program for parkland acquisition in newly developing areas, including
possibly dedication of land or contribution to a parkland fund by subdivision developers. The
program will be consistent with the Parks Master Plan adopted in 2001.
3.The City will adopt standards for new development along major western and northern entrance
ways to the City to improve aesthetics in these areas.
4. The City periodically will review design review and other administrative, legislative and quasi-
judicial procedures to ensure that standards used are as clear and objective as possible and that
their application is consistent and fair.
5. The City will investigate the use of performance based zoning for incorporation in selected
portions of the City's zoning ordinance (e.g., as density and commercial development targets for
activity nodes and corridors, regulations for environmentally sensitive areas, and/or standards for
planned unit developments).
6. The City will periodically review population projections, which do not anticipate significant
increases in population growth in Silverton related to impacts of the Oregon Garden. In the future, if
the Gardens appear to be significantly impacting local growth rates, growth rates will .be modified.
7. The City will refine policies toward commercial development and other land uses within. and
outside theCBD in a separate downtown area plan.
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Agricultural Lands
AGRICULTURAL LANDS
GOAL
Preserve and maintain agricultural lands.
OBJECTIVES
1. Inventory agricultural lands that should be preserved for agricultural use.
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
2. Establish an urban growth boundary that protects those lands from urban development.
3. Encourage residential, commercial and industrial development within the urban growth boundary.
4. Encourage the Marion County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners to preserve agricultural
uses in the area immediately surrounding the urban growth boundary.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Soil Classifications
Agricultural lands are described by their agricultural capability grouping. Capability grouping shows~ in a general
way, the suitability of soils for most kinds of field crops. The soils are grouped according to their limitations when
used for field crops, the risk of damage when under agricultural use and the way they respond to treatment. The
grouping does not take into account major or expensive land modifications that would alter slope, depth or other
characteristics of the soils. The grouping also does not take into consideration possible major reclamation
projects and does not apply to crops requiring special management.
There are eight capability classes (I-VIII) defined by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. The numerals indicate
progressively greater limitations and narrower choices for practical use. The capability classes are described in
detail in Appendix A.
Class I-IV soils are those basically suitable for agricultural use. The location of these soil classes in the Silverton
area is illustrated on Figure 4. Of the 2,498 acres in the adopted Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) 2,200 (88%) are
Class I-V soils. All of the Class I soils within the UGB are located in the center of Silverton, land already occupied
by urban commercial and residential uses. Class II soils comprise most of the remaining acres of land suitable
for agricultural use within the UGB~' These form a mosaic in the northern half of the area with the four major areas
of Class III and IV soils. The southern portion of the UGB contains two areas of Class V-VIII soils. One lies in the
vicinity of Eureka Avenue and the other to the east of the city limits south of Evans Valley Road.
Prime and Unique Farmland
The U.S. Soil Conservation Service has also identified prime and unique farmlands throughout the state. Prime
farmlands are defined as the land best suited for producing food, feed, forage, fiber and oilseed crops. It has the
soU quality, growing season and moisture supply needed to produce sustained high yields of crops economically
when treated and managed according to modern farming methods. In the Silverton area, the prime farmland
designation coincides almost completely with the capability class designations. All Class I and II soils are
'identified as prime. Only one Class III soil is considered prime (Clackamas) and there is an insignificant amount
of it within theUGB.
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Comprehensive Plan
Unique farmland is land other than prime farmland that is currently being used for the production of special high -
value food and fiber crops such as citrus, olives, cranberries, and avocados. There are no such farmlands in the
Silverton area.
Agricultural Use
Of the 2,200 acres in Class I-IV soils within the UGB, about 245 acres (11 %) are actually in agricultural production.
Nearly a third of this acreage in agricultural use is located in the area around Webb Lake that is zoned IP
(Industrial Park). Another large parcel of land in agricultural use is located directly to the south between Monitor
Road and the city limits. The rest of the large parcels in agricultural use are scattered throughout the southeast
quadrant between the city limits and the UGB. There are a few smaller parcels in agricultural use near Robert
Frost School.
The remainder of the Class I-IV soil that is not in agricultural use is primarily developed in rural (low density) or
urban residential use. Much of this landis already committed to urban use or directly adjacent to areas that are
developed at urban density. The parcel sizes are generally too small to be used effectively in agricultural
production.
Statewide Planning Goal Requirements
Statewide Planning Goal 3 states that Class I-V soils are to be maintained in agricultural use although they may
be included within an urban growth boundary if it can be demonstrated that: 1) they are required for urban uses
also mandated by the State Planning Goals; 2) alternative locations for the proposed urban uses have been
adequately considered; 3) long term consequences of removing these Class I-IV soils from agricultural use have
been adequately considered, and 4) the proposed urban uses will be compatible with adjacent uses.
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ISSUES AND PROBLEMS
Class I·IV Soils Within the UGB
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Projections of land needed to meet future residential, commercial, indu~trial, and public requirements were
included in the Urbanization element. These land requirements were determined on the basis of factors outlined
in Statewide Planning GoalS (Open Space and Natural and Cultural Resources), Goal 7 (Natural Hazards),Goal
8 (Recreational Needs), Goal 9 (Economy of the State), Goal 10 (Housing), Goal 11 (Public Facilities and
Services), Goal 12 (Transportation), and Goal 13 (Energy). A total of 1,184 acres is needed to satisfy these goals
in providing adequate land resources to meet Silverton's urban needs for the year 2000. Within the adopted UGB
only 298 acres of Class V-VIII soils are available and many of these' are located in areas not suitable for building
because of steep slopes.
This lack of Class V-VIII soils in areas suitable for building would be true throughout the greater Silverton area,
regardless of the actual location of theUGB as indicated on Figure 4. Regardless of which direction Silverton
expands, Class II, In and IV soils will be needed for urban uses. Therefore, it is necessary to reconcile the need
to preserve Class I-IV soils for agri.cultural use with the need to provide adequate land to meet projected growth.
Consequences of Urbanizing Class I·IV Soils
As stated above, only a small portion of the Class I-IV soils within theUGB are currently in agricultural use. Much
of the remaining Class I-IV soil is already committed to urban use.
There would be few negative effects resulting from the urbanization of these lands. There are no natural habitats
located in the Class I-IV soils, so the impact on fish and wildlife resources would be minimal. Air and water quality
would also· be affected minimally if these areas were included within the UGB.
Although it is difficult to determine the economic impact of incorporating Class I-IV soils into the UGB, it seems
that the inclusion of flat land with soils suitable for building and for septic tank drain fields (although limited in
~~rious degrees) .would help to provide moderate-priced housing. Inclusion of these lands within the UGB would
ultimately require an expansion of sewer and water facilities to accommodate future development. The City could
require installation and construction costs to be borne by developers, but it would be responsible for operation
and maintenance costs of the larger system.
Installation, operation and maintenance of public sewer and water facilities on Class I-IV soils would be quite
energy efficient in comparison with providing similar facilities in areas of steep slopes. Development in
steep-sloped areas can also limit the use of bikeways and pedestrian walkways, thereby increasing dependency
on the auto and thus increasing energy usage.
Compatibility of Proposed Use for.Class·I·IV Soils With Adjacent Uses
In areas where Class I-IV soils are already committed to urban use, the proposed use would be similar to and,
therefore, compatible with adjacent uses. Most of the parcels of Class I-IV soils that are in agricultural use are
located at the periphery of the UGB and would have at least one side bordering on other rural or agricultural uses
outside the UGB. These existing agricultural uses could be protected from rapid urbanization through special
zoning regulations.
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Urbanization of Buildable Class V-VIII Solis
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
These areas should be excellent locations for future residential development at urban density. The soil is
unsuitable for· agricultural use and unsuitable for septic tank drain fields (therefore in need of public sewer
services). The land is not on steep slopes, but has the potential for being divided into many lots with scenic views
and luxuriant foliage. Access to most of the Eureka Avenue/South Woodland Drive area is already assured by
existing roads and access to the eastern area would be possible by constructing new roads off Evans Valley
Road.
Despite these positive factors, it is unlikely that these lands will be developed at urban density in the immediate
future. Extension of public sewer and water facilities to them would be very expensive (especially in the eastern
area) because of rocky soil and hilly terrain. It is also likely that capacities at various points in the existing
collection system would have to be enlarged in order to accommodate the increased loading contributed by
developnlerlt at urban densities In these areas.
Since there is still undeveloped flat land within the UGB, developers would probably prefer to subdivide these flat
areas first because of the lower costs of instalJing public. facilities. the possibility formaxi.mizing the number of
building lots, and the absence of need for special housing design often required by hillside lots. In short,more
moderate-priced housing (for which there is a greater sales market than for expensive housing) can be developed
on flat land than on hillside pro.perty.
In addition, there are still many flat areas inside the city limits where -infilling· can take place. ThissmaUer scale
residential development that requires only minimal extension of the existing public sewer, water and roadway
systems demands a much lower level· of financial investment by the developer. Therefore, this type of
development is within the scope of.a larger· number. of developers than the more involved, expensive type of
development that would be required in the areas of Class V-VIII soils discussed above.
While the City could encourage residential deveJopmenton Class V-VIII soils by .installing public facilities at public
expense (to be repaid by developers or individual builders at a later time),ithasother areas within the city limits
in which installation of public facilities is of higher priority. These include the Steelhammer area and the NOlWay.
Liberty, Wall, Mill.and Church Street areas where health hazards exist.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The element on Urbanization projects the number of additional acres required for future urban uses. There
is not enough land in Class V-VIII soils in the vicinity to meet this requirement.
2. Regardless of which direction Silverton expands to accommodate its projected growth, Class II, III and IV soils
will be required for urban uses.
3. Only 245 acres are currently in agricultural use. It is possible· to preserve this use through special zoning
regulations. Most of these parcels lie on or near the urban growth boundary and would be compatible with
the surrounding rural uses outside the boundary.
4. Except for Urban Reserve Areas, no major negative environmental, economic, social or energy consequences
would result from the urbanization of Class I-IV soils.· Most of these areas are already committed to urban
use because of existing development density, adjacent or surrounding development patterns, or small lot
size.
5. Despite their suitability for future residential use, it is unlikely that Class V-VIII soils will be urbanized before
some Class I-IV soils because of their outlying location and hilly terrain, unless specific incentives are
established to encourage such development. There are no real long-term gains to be had by offering such
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incentives.
ALTERNATIVES
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Approximately 127 acres have been identified as an Agricultural/Urban Reserve. This reserve falls into one large
section in the southeastern part of the urban growth area that is identified on Figure 2.
While this land is included within the urban growth boundary because of existing land use patterns, much of it
is currently in farm use. In some cases land not currently being farmed was included because of its suitability
for agricultural use, large lot size, or the owner's desire not to develop the property for an urban use in the near
future. In order to protect this land from encroachment from urban uses and encourage its use for agriculture
for as long as possible, it is to be designated as an urban reserve in which only development consistent with EFU
zoning will be permitted until the City has determined the location at tuture utility lines. Once these are
determined, the City will consider recommending less restrictive zoning on a case-by-casebasis. Urban density
development wilt be discouraged until all other available lands within the urban growth boundary have been
utilized.
The remainder of the land between the city limits and the urban growth boundary is considered appropriate for
acreage residential uses. For the most part, the lot sizes are smaller than in the reserve area and there is already
considerable development of acreage homesites. A major concern with regard to the anticipated low density
development of this area is that it be compatible with possibilities for Itinfilling" to a more urban density at a later
time when city services become available. While there is a definite need to provide the opportunity for people to
live in a country like setting now, it is equally im.portant to provide for orderly growth and redevelopment of the
area in years to come as the city limits expand outward. For this reason it is expected that any proposals for
partitioning or .. subdivision ot land in this area will be considered only if plans tor reasonably efficient redivision
of the land·is also presented including projected utility rights-ot-way, streets, and lot lines.
POLICIES
1. Work with Marion County to protect land within the Agricultur~I/UrbanReserve from encroachment from urban
uses and encourage its use tor agriculture until such time as this land is needed for urban development.
Encourage Marion County to zone these Agricultural! Urban Reserve areas for Exclusive Farm Use until the
City has determined future utility locations. Once these are determined, the City will consider recommending
less restrictive zoning. Urban density development shall be discouraged until all other available lands within
the urban growth boundary have been utilized.
2. Work with Marion County to ensure orderly growth and redevelopment in the rural residential areas between
the city limits and the urban growth boundary. Do not permit subdivisions and partitions that would make
redevelopment at urban density economically unfeasible at a later date. Consider proposals for land division
only it plans for efficient redivision of the land at a later date are also presented. Review the redevelopment
plans for location of structures before issuing building permits. Encourage Marion County to zone these
areas for 5-acre minimum lots. This minimum lot size should be reconsidered after Silverton has developed
master sewer and water plans for the area within the urban growth boundary.
IMPLEMENTATION
Marion County is currently involved in rezoning areas outside unincorporated cities to bring them into
conformance with the County Comprehensive Plan and the· State Goals and Guidelines. It is expected that the
zoning in the Silverton area will be reviewed early in 1979.
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City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
This review process involves the establishment of a citizens' committee representing the Silverton, Mt. Angel and
Scotts Mills areas. This committee will recommend zoning for the unincorporated portions of this area.
Recommendations will be based upon existing comprehensive plans and other data to be collected by the group.
The Marion County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed zoning and forward its
recommendations to the Marion County Commissioners, who will make the final decision.
The zoning review will enable the establishment of a zoning pattern designed to implement plan policies. In
addition, the Silverton Planning Commission and City Council will be involved in land use decisions affecting the
area between the city limits and the urban growth boundary ,on an ongoing basis.
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Open Space,· Natural
and Cultural Resources
.City of Silverto'n
Comprehensive Plan
OPEN SPACE, NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
GOAL
Conserve open spaces and preserve natural and cultural resources.
OBJECTIVES
1. Identify open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resources that should be protected.
2. Preserve scenic, historic and natural resource areas.
3. Ensure adequate open space to meet the needs of Silverton residents.
4. Promote a clean and aesthetically pleasing environment.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
This element was updated in 1986, and includes information that has become available since the initial
acknowledgement of the Silverton Comprehensive Plan.
Land Desirable or Needed for Open Space
Land within the urban growth boundary (UGB) .currently used for agriculture is desirable as open space. The
policies in the Agricultural Lands element support retention of existing farmland within UGB until urban services
are available and land is needed for development.
The extremely steep and heavily treed slopes unsuitable for development in the southern part of the UGB also
provide open space· resources to the community. Those slopes greater than 15 percent win be developed in
accordance with section 83 in the Zoning Ordinance (See Figure 6 in Comprehensive Plan).
Land needed for open space includes parks and school grounds (see Public Facilities and Services element) and
the Silver Creek riparian corridor discussed below.
Minerai and Aggregate Resour<:es
There are no significant mineral and aggregate resources within the Silverton UGBaccording to a Department
ofGeology and Mineral Industries inventory of Marion, Linn, Polk, and Yamhill Counties in 1981. There are several
quarries within two to four miles of the UGB, however, they do not present any conflicts for development within
the UGB.
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and Cultural Resources
Energy Resources
City of Silverton
Comprehensivs· Plan
There are few readily usable energy resources within the UGB. Potential resources that might be used more
extensively in the future include wind or solar power, but conflicts with the use of these resources have not been
identified.
There is a possibility for the location of a small hydroelectric plant on Silver Creek at the City's reservoir about two
miles south of the city. This project is discussed in greater detail in the Energy element.
Fish and Wildlife Habitat, Significant Natural Areas, and Wilderness Areas
The most extensive fish and wildlife habitat in the Silverton UGB is located in the riparian zone along Silver Creek
(See Figure 5). (Ariparlanzone is an area located along the banks of a natural water-course). The ripariao zone
along Silver· Creek is not a Significant. Natural Area as inventoried by the Oregon Natural Heritage Program,
although it is valuable as open space and as habitat for both migrating and indigenous fish and wildlife.
The Silver Creek riparian area has limited value as wildlife habitat because it is very narrow. The fringe of riparian
vegetation along each bank of the creek is only five to ten feet wide, and is entirely within the floodway (see Figure
6). Some historic buildings in the downtown area are next to Silver Creek, but most land along Silver Creek has
been or will be in residential areas. Residential uses have not had a significant detrimental effect on the riparian
zone, nor is this expected in the future because of prohibitions on development in the floodway and the setbacks
specified in the Zoning Ordinance are each sufficient to protect the narrow fringe or riparian vegetation.
The following information is based upon communications with Oregon Department ofFish and Wildlife (ODFW)
in April, 1978. Wildlife species found in the planning area include: .western grey squirrel; black~tailed· deer;
ring-necked pheasant; valley quail; striped skunk; raccoon; opossum; muskrat; red fox; beaver; many bird species;
various species of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, salamanders, and newts and small animals such as rabbits and
mice. No rare or endangered species are known to inhabit the planning area.
Fish populations in Silver Creek are primarily trout According to ODFW, some early season trout angling occurs,
but low summer flows do not warrant extended fishing ac~ivity. Some salmon have been observed, but the few
sightings are the result of stocking. There are some gravel beds in Silver Creek that currently do not support a
salmon run. The district biologist for ODFW does not believe Silver Creek will become an important salmon
spawning ground in the near future.
Game fish species found in the planning area include: cutthroat trout; steelhead trout; and rainbow trout which
have been stocked. Non-game fish species include: sucker; squawfish; red-side shiner; dace; cottids; and
lampreys.
A wildlife area is developed on 18 acres of the Robert Frost school site off Westfield Street. This.area serves as
an educational as well as recreational resource for the community. A nature trail circles the area which has a
marsh, pond, and one and one-half acre arboretum featuring natural shrubs and trees of Oregon. Pheasant have
b~en released and a variety of birdhouses constructed.
There are no designated wilderness areas in the vicinity of Silverton.
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Scenic Views 
 
Hilltops and ridges such as those along East Main Street, Reserve Street, and Evans Valley Road 
in the East Hill area provide exceptional scenic views of the Cascades, especially Mount Hood.  
These areas are identified on Figure 5.  In the southern area of the UGB, beautiful views of the 
Cascades and the Silverton Hills are available on the north side of Eureka Avenue from 
Woodland Drive to Edison Road and Victor Point Road which are identified on Figure 5. 
 
Water Resources 
 
Silver Creek is a prominent feature in the UGB.  The area is primarily drained by Silver Creek 
and to some extent by Abiqua Creek on the north side.  These two creeks empty into the Pudding 
River, a tributary of the Willamette River.  According to ODFW, there are no major wetlands 
along Silver Creek within the planning area.  Figure 5 shows Silver Creek’s normal water surface 
and riparian corridor. 
 
In 1984 the Oregon Water Policy Review Board established a minimum flow on Silver Creek of 
28 cubic feet per second during the summer months.  The purposes of the minimum flow are to 
provide water for a variety of beneficial uses that include fish habitat and protection of water 
quality.   
 
There are watersheds around Silverton’s reservoir and along portions of Silver Creek two miles 
south of the city and upstream from the water intake on Abiqua Creek east of the UGB.  A 
watershed is an area with a predictable amount of runoff that helps in maintaining and adequate 
water supply.  The City of Silverton’s watersheds are generally protected by the rural resource 
uses in these areas.  The City is to be notified by Marion County about development proposals 
and these watersheds that could affect water quality (Marion County Comprehensive Land Use 
Plan Background and Inventory Report, 1982:29). 
 
The availability of ground water depends upon the geology of the area.  The Silverton area is 
underlain by five geologic units: the valley alluvium; Willamette silt; terrace alluvium; the 
Columbia River Group (basalt); and marine sedimentary rocks.  Appendix B includes a detailed 
description of the properties of each rock unit.  Table 5 shows examples of the wells in the 
Silverton Area according to geologic units.  The table indicates that wells in the area generally 
yield moderate quantities of good quality water. 
 
The other main water feature on Figure 5 is Webb Lake. 
 
Historic and Cultural Resources 
 
Early History 
 
A “History of the Silverton Country” by Robert Horace Down published in 1926 provides a 
detailed description of Silverton’s early history, which is the source of much of the following 
information. 
 
Before white settlement, the Silverton area was occupied primarily by the Santiams, one of the 
Kalapuyan tribes.  A small tribe of Molallas lived nearby and some Klamath Indians journeyed 
over the Cascades to trade every year.  None of the Indian tribes in the Silverton area cultivated 
the soil.  Their food was obtained by hunting, fishing and gathering roots and berries.  It is 
believed that they lived in pit houses in the winter and out of doors in the summer. 
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TABLE 5 IWELLS IN SILVERTON AREA
Type of Well Year Completed Depth of Well Diameter Yield Use
(Feet) (Inches) (gpm)
T6S, RIW
Valley Alluvium
27C1 Drilled 1959 170 8 165 0, In
27R1 Drilled 1960 129 8 200 O,lrr
34L1 Drilled 1960 104 4 b40 D
32A2 Drilled 1957 125 8 150 0, Irr
Willamette Silt
2701 Drilled 1961 215 10 240 Irr
33R1 Drilled 1957 72, 8 b60 D,lrr
33J1 Drilled 1958 105 6 b35 D
3381 Drilled 1957 99 6 b20 0
28F1 Drilled 1962 192 12 455 Irr
22P1 Drilled 1959 75.5 6 b18 D
Terrace Alluvium
26C1 Drilled 1961 105 6 b14 0
Columbia River Group
35G1 Drilled 1961 73 6 b15 0
35J1 Drilled 1961 343 6-5 b12 0
Marine
36K1 Drilled 1957 200 6 b8 0
T7S, R1W
Columbia River Group
3Cl Drilled 1959 172 6 b18 D
381 Drilled 1956 181 6 b20 D
2E1 Drilled 1955 119 6 b2 D
2F1 Drilled 1962 150 6 b3 D
lNl Drilled 1959 96.5 6 b7.5 0
CRGNNMarine
2H1 Drilled 1960 200 6 b5 0
0= domestic Irr = irrigation b = bailed yields; approximate capacity measurement
Source: Geology and Ground Water of the Molalla-Salem Slope Area, Northern WUlamette Valley, Oregon. By E.R. Hampton, Geological Survey
Water Supply Paper 1977, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington 1972.
Probably the first white men to traverse the Silverton area were Donald McKenzie and other members and
employees of the Pacific Fur Company, which had founded Astoria in 1811. They went into the Willamette Valley
in the spring of 1812, going as far south as Eugene. The discovered the McKenzie River and then returned.
Other trapping parties traversed the area in 1813, 1828, and 1834.
In August 1837, the first white women traveled through the country. They were Anna Marie Pitman, wife of Jason
Lee; and Susan Douning, wife of Cyrus Sheppard. In 1834 the Methodist Mission of Jason Lee was founded on
the edge of the Silverton country.
The first white settlers came in a wagon train which had originated near Independence, Missouri, in the spring
of 1843. They arrived in the Willamette Valley that November. Many stopped at Oregon City for the winter, but
the hardiest spread southward. John Howell, Wesley Howell and Thomas E. Howell settled on the prairie which
still bears their name. Daniel Waldo and his family, with 68 head of cattle, crossed the Pudding River and began
the first white settlement on December 1, 1843, in the Silverton area. The first crop of wheat was planted by
Daniel Waldo in the WaldoH"ills in the winter of 1843. Two different wagon trains brought numerous settlers to
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this vicinity in 1845. On June 15, 1846, the United States and Great Britain, by formal treaty, ended their joint
occupation of Oregon.
The white settlers experienced little conflict with the Calapooyan Indians. Starting in 1782, the tribe was plagued
with recurring smallpox epidemics which peaked in an 1830-33 epidemic that killed about 75% of the remaining
indians. Earlier, the Santiams had claimed all of the land from a few miles south of the Molalla River to an area
just north of Junction City and from the east bank of the Willamette River to the edge of the Cascade Mountains.
When a treaty was being negotiated with them in 1851, it was reported there were only 156 Santiam limen, women
and children" alive. The unfortunate Santiams had been so demoralized by the misfortunes of their tribe that by
the time the first white settlers appeared the indians had already abandoned their own customs and habits and
offered no resistance tothe':white settlers.
Contacts with the Molallas and Klamaths were often more worrisome. The MolaHas were of the Cayuse people.
In the fall of 1847, Cayuse Indians killed the Whitman family and others at the Waiilatpu Mission, and many of the
men from the Silverton area joined the militia to fight the Cayuse. When they has departed, Crooked Finger,
considered by settlers to be a troublemaker, began to visit their cabins demanding of the women that they serve
dinner to him and the other indians in his party.
Finally, a sack of flour was stolen from a cabin near the Klamath Trail. III feelings increased on both sides. The
MolaUas were strengthened by visiting Klamaths. On AprilS, 1848, the settlers decided to "send the Klamaths
home." The settlers gathe'red and attacked the Molalla-Klamath camp on the banks of the Abiqua. Some of the
settlers claimed to have shot an Indian. Other persons who lived in this area at the time contended that no one
was killed. This was the battle of Abiqua, the only indian battle fought in the Silverton area. The Klamath s never
returned to this area.
The country was rapidJysettled by the early squatters and homesteaders. Many men left their, families to
participate in the 1848-49 California. gold rush. The men who stayed behind and the families of those who
"rushed" often made more money staying home raising fruit and grain to be sold in the gold fields than was made
by the miners.
Milford was the earliest center of, population and industrial enterprise in the area. It was located two miles up
Silver Creek from the present Silverton. A lumber mill was erected at Milford in 1846 and later other enterprises
were begun, but the site was soon abandoned and a new town sprang up two miles d~wnstream. Beauford Smith
had a sawmill at the site on Silver Creek as early as 1852, and a flour mill was erected a few months afterward.
The town of Silverton dates from 1854. The buildings from Milford were moved to Silverton. It was proposed to
name the new town BargerviUe, after John Barger, on whose donation claim it stood. But, because of· possible
confusion with nearby Parkersville, a trading post, the name was rejected. At this time it began to be called
Silverton. A post office was established in 1856. The first trme the name appeared in print was in the Statesman
of September 1, 1855, in a notice to taxpayers of Marion County.
In 1865, the "Silverton Fire,H the largest known in Oregon history, burned about a million acres in the hills above
Silverton. By 1868 the business section of Silverton consisted of three general merchandising stores, a drug
store, two blacksmith shops, two wagon shops and grist mills.
One of the earliest attempts to promote fruit raising in Oregon was by Ralph C. Gear in the Waldo Hills. In 1851
he had 8,000 apple and 1,000 pear trees. In all, there were 60 varieties. However, wheat remained as the staple
crop for many years. During the next 50 years the economy remained essentially agricultural, and Silverton grew
very slowly. In fact, it was not incorporated until 1891.
From time to time, various small lumber mills had operated in the area. However, local demand could not support
a large mill and rail transportation would be necessary before a large operation could succeed. In the 1880's,
a narrow gauge railroad commenced operation from Roy on the Willamette River, through Silverton, and on to
Coburg. Little good could be said about this railroad except that despite a slow schedule (the train was seldom
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more than a day late), it furnished both amusement and employment for Homer Davenport, a native of the area,
who graduated from being an object of local disdain because of his unwillingness to work to becoming the best
known political cartoonist of his era. Eventually, the operation was taken over by promoters, the tracks were
converted to standard gauge, The Southern Pacific purchased the line, and development of large lumber milling
operations were encouraged. Shortly after 1900, the Silverton Timber Company opened its mill in the area west
of the present Mark Twain School. In··1918 Silver Falls Timber Company opened its mill at a large site bounded
in part by Mill Street, Hobart Road, and Moniter Road. Both of these mills obtained their logs from the Cascade
foothills above Silverton and both were "railroad logging" operations. This quickly transformed Silverton from a
small town to a city of several thousand people. In 1923, Silverton was the largest lumber producing city in the
Willamette Valley and not surpassed by lTlany communities in the Pacific Northwest. The Silver Falls Timber
Company employed 500 men in the mill and about 450 in.the camps. The plant had a capacity. of 225,000 feet
of finished lumber every 'eight hours. The Silverton Lumber·Company mill·had a capacity of 125,000 feet every
eight hours and employed 150 n1en at then1i11 and 100 al.lhe canlps.
With the 1930's came talking pictures, and Greta Garbo starred in the first "talkie" shown at the Palace Theater.
Also in 1930 the Portland Gas and Coke Company obtained its franchise to bring gas to the City of Silverton.
During that year the Fischer Flouring Mills were- also built on the site of the present city parking lot. The mills
consisted of three units which were cereal, flour and feed mills. On August 8, 1930, Silverton's two papers, the
Silverton Appeal and the Silverton Tribune merged to become the present Silverton Appeal-Tribune. Portland
General Electric Company opened its branch office in Silverton in February 1931.
In 1932, the State began purchasing the land to make the Silver Falls area a state park. This was result of the'
continuing campaign and·excellent photographs of the falls by pioneer photographer June D. Drake and also of
the combined efforts of the Silverton and Salem Chambers of Commerce. Because logging of the area was about
to begin, it was for a short time declared a Federal park as a holding action.
In 1932 the Depression hit Silverton. The Fischer Flour Mill collapsed financially, and the many Silverton residents
who had invested their life savings in the venture saw them lost. The local banks closed their doors and the flu
epidemic hit the area. Scrip was issued on school warrants after the bank failure.
The years of 1933 and 1934 saw some improvement in the local economy. Silver Falls Park was dedicated on
July 23, 1933, and local CWA projects were begun to strengthen the local economy. The local school was one
of these projects. The ·Iocal airport had a $40,000 improvement project, and in July 1934 the Coolidge and
McClaine Bank reopened its doors.
In 1935 the "opera house" was destroyed by fire which also took the Bloch and Webb buildings in the heart of
Silverton. It was August of 1936 before the theater was rebuilt. In 1936 the Jersey Street Ice Plant was built and
put into operation. The Silverton Hospital moved to its new location in 1937. In December of that year the First
National Bank of Portland·bought out the Coolidge and McClaine Bank. In 1939 the Valley Farmers· Co-op built
their enterprise at 302 Lewis. June of that year saw the new $155,000 high school nearing completion. Also, that
year, the bond issue was passed for the sewage treatment plant and for construction of the local swimming pool.
The pool was opened to the public in 1940. It was also that year that the Civil Aeronautics Board abandoned the
local landing field.
In 1941 Silverton adopted its present council-manager plan of the city government during the term of Zetta
Schlador, Silverton's only woman mayor.
By the time Silver Falls Timber Company began operation, Silverton Lumber had cut off all of its timber in the
Silverton hills. It sold its trackage and right-of-way up Powers Creek to Silver Falls and for several years cut timber
in the Green Basin of Detroit, hauling the logs via the Southern Pacific. When the Green Basin was cut off,
Silverton Lumber closed down.
Silver Falls Timber Company had cut all of its lands in the Abiqua Basin by about 1917. From that time until it
finally closed in 1946, Silverton Lumber brought logs in by the Southern Pacific from the Coast Range. Both large
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companies had conducted Icut out and get out" operations. Neither engaged in any reforestation. Because of
the closures of the large mills and the end of large scale logging during the 1940's, and migration to defense
plants during World War II, Silverton lost population from 1940 to 1950.
Many feared the town was dead. Others concluded it was only dying. However, because of its location J scenic
beauty, and small-town friendliness, many newcomers have settled in the area. The land that Silver Falls Timber
Company cut has been purchased by Longview Fibre Company as a tree farm. The growth of 30 years now hides
the scars of the cutting.
Historic Sites
There is currently one site in Silverton listed on the' National Register of Historic Places~-Cal'JaryLutheran Church
and Parsonage. A downtown historic district was nominated to the National Register in August, 1986. The
historic district includes a total of 44 bUildings on Water, First, Oak, East Main, and Lewis Streets: six buildings
of primary significance; 21 buildings of secondary significance; eight non-contributing historic buildings (that would
contribute to the district's significance if properly restored); seven non-historic, noncontributing buildings 1hat are
compatible with the district; one building that is non-compatible and non-contributing; and five vacant lots listed.
. The historic significant buildings along with additional information on the historic district is in the National Register
Nomination Form prepared by Laura.Watts-Olmstead and Elizabeth O'Brien on August 15, 1986.
The non-compatible and non-contributing bUilding in the proposed district is not considered a conflicting use by
the historic resources specialists who prepared the district nomination. Only the building facade is incompatible.
It could be removed and replaced by a more compatible facade in the future under the provisions of Silverton's
Historic Landmarks Ordinance. (Personal communication, Laura Watts-Olmstead, ODDA: August, 1986).
No other historic or archaeological sites.or structures are listed in state or local inventories. The City of Silverton
has indicated to the State Historic Preservation Office its interest in grants or other assistance in preparing
inventories of historic sites in those parts of the City that lie outside of the historic downtown.
Potential and Approved Oregon Recreation Trails
There are no potential or approved Oregon Recreational Trails within the Silverton UGB. The closest potential trail
is the Indian Ridge Trail which would connect Silver Creek Falls State Park with the Pacific Crest Trail.
Potential and Approved Federal and State Scenic WatelWays
Silver Creek is not under consideration as either for a federal or state scenic waterway.
Su.mmary of GoalS Resources and Potential Conflicts
The occurrence of Goal 5 resources within the Silverton UGB is limited. Several resources are not present and
no actual conflicting uses have been identified. Potential conflicts are addressed by plan policies and ordinance
provisions.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Existing farmland will be maintaineq as open space until used for urban development.
2. ' Land needed for open space is provided by school grounds, parklands, and setback provisions in the zoning
ordinance.
3. Residential development has not had a significant detrimental effect on the wildHfe habitat in the riparian zone
along Silver Creek.
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4. Several hilltops and ridges provide exceptional scenic views of the Cascades.
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5. Silver Creek, the dominant waterway through the City, is protected by an established minimum stream flow.
6. Silverton has many structures with historic architectural significance. Actions are being taken to preserve
them as evidenced by the August, 1986 nomination of the Silverton Commercial Historic District.
7. There are no mineral and aggregate resources, no natural areas, no wilderness, no major wetlands, no
potential or approved recreation trails, nor any potential or approved scenic waterways within the Silverton
UGB.
8. No conflicts have been identified among Silverton's "GoaI5" resources and other land uses. Potential conflicts
may arise in relation to the designation and use of structures and places of historic architecture and cultural
significance. These potential conflicts will be resolved through application of decision 'making processes
outlined in the Historic Landmark Ordinance.
POLICIES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Preserve agricultural land uses within the urban growth boundary until the public facilities and services
needed for urban development are available.
Preserve needed open space through: public acquisition as funds permit, de~lopment and maintenance of
parkland and school grounds, setbacks, and limits on development in nat4fal hazard areas.
Examine publicly owned surplus land, including street right-of-way, for potential open space use before
disposition.
Encourage multiple use of existing open space resources when the potential uses are compatible.
Preserve the wildlife habitat along Silver Creek as permanent to protect ~ish, wildlife and riparian vegetation.
Cooperate with Marion County to protect the municipal watersheds from uses that could inhibit high quality
water production.
Encourage protection of Silverton structures and places of historic architectural and cultural significance
through an Historic Landmarks Ordinance.
IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation of the open space and watershed policies will be pursued through the land use management
measures of the City of Silverton and Marion County. This is discussed at length in the Urbanization and
Agricultural Lands elements.
. Other policies will be implemented through the zoning, subdivision, and PUD ordinances in decisions on land use
. actions. The riparian corridor along Silver Creek win be protected by floodway development prohibitions as well
as setback requirements in the zoning ordinance.
The City of Silverton adopted an Historic Landmarks Ordinance in 1985.
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AIR, WATER, AND LAND RESOURCES QUALITY
GOAL
Maintain and improve the quality of the area's air, water and land resources.
OBJECTIVES
1. Limit aU discharges from existing and future dev~lopment to meet applicabl~ State or Federal environmental
quality statutes, rules and standards. " ".
2. Designate areas suitable for controlling pollution.
3. Establish buffers to protect those lands set aside for pollution control.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Air Quality
Air quality within the planning area is generally very good. Silverton is not within an Air Quality Maintenance Area
(AQMA), those areas designated by EPA that are expected to exceed State or Federal ambient air quality
standards by 1985.
Silverton does not have an air quality monitoring station. The closest station is at McLaren School in Woodburn.
From 1970 to 1976 the Woodburn station monitored total suspended particulates. The State standard for
suspended particulates is an annual geometric mean of 60 ug/ml. The annual geometric mean for suspended
particulates in Woodburn ranged from "19.8 ug/m3 to 33.0 ug/m3; well below the State and Federal air quality
standards.
An air quality problem occasionally occurs when there is field burning around Silverton. The impact is temporary
and the odor and smoke usually affectSilverton for only a brief period.
Water Quality
The City of Silverton is designated as a Sewerage Works Implementation Agency under the Section 208 Area wide
Waste Treatment Management Plan, a program designed to carry out the Clean Water Act. The City has
responsibility for planning, operation, maintenance"and financing sewerage works.
Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments (MWVCOG) is the Area wide Waste Treatment Management Agency
under the hierarchy of Section 208 of the Clean Water Act. MWVCOG has developed a Water Quality
Managem(ent Plan which includes a Master S.ewerage Plan for all jurisdictions within Marion, Polk, and Yamhill
Counties.,' The MWVCOG Water Quality Management Plan is adopted as part of the State of Oregon's Water
Quality Management Plan.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the designated regulatory agency for design criteria,
operation and maintenance of sewage treatment works. DEQ must approve sewage treatment plant and sewer
system expansion plans before construction begins. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sewag~ works grant
funds are dispersed according to the DEQ priority list adopted annually. The City must obtain DEQ certification
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that a grant proposal conforms to the MWVCOG Master Sewerage Plan before applying to EPA for a sewerage
works construction grant.
During the rainy season, when infiltration of sewage lines is high, there is substantial sewage bypass from the
treatment plant and sewage collection system. This bypass increases the fecal coliform bacteria count in Silver
Creek. The State standard for fecal coliforms in non-salmonid streams is 240/100 ml of water. DEQ fecal coliform
measurements taken in December 1973 showed levels upstream of Silverton at 230/100 ml and downstream of
Silverton at 2400/100 mt.
These measurements were taken during a period of high flow·and probably indicate sewage bypass. Work on
ase.wage treatment Facility's Plan that will address various alternatives to remedy the bypass problem is currently
underway. Once the bypass probJemis alleviated, the sewage treatment plant effluent is expected to meet DEQ
discharge standards. The Phase I reports of the planning effort were completed and accepted by the City Council
in ·N·ovember1978. Design of facility improvements win follow..
Over the urban growth area, chemical and bacteriological quality of ground water has historically been adequate
for use as domestic supply. The city water system is discussed in the Public Facilities and Services element.
Land Resource Quality
The quality of the land resource, especially as a filter medium for septic tank effluent, has been preserved through
county permit requirements and spot inspections. Failing septic systems have been corrected or are in the
process of being corrected either through reconstruction of the individual disposal system or connection to public
sewers. This policy has prevented serious, long-term land contamination. The goal of the City of Silverton is to
require owners of all dwellings within the city limits to connect their domestic sewage to the sewage collection
system and treatment facility to the extent allowable under current charter provisions.
The City disposes of solid waste at the Woodburn sanitary landfill site. According to the Chemeketa Solid Waste
Plan, this landfill site as wen as the Brown's Island landfill site are expected to reach capacity within the next 2
to 4 years. The City recognizes the need to find appropriate alternate solid waste disposal sites and recommends
that representatives of the region continue to study the questions involved and make recommendations for
additional sites or other solid waste controls. The transfer station in Macleay is used for solid waste generated
in the area south of Silverton. Like all sanitary landfills in the State, ground water pOllution, land contamination,
and vector propagation is monitored at periodic intervals by operators and DEQ.
Pollution Control Sites
The sewage ·treatment plant and the water filtration plant are the only significant sites in. the planning area
committed to poUutioncontrol. The sewage treatment plant site southwest of Pine Street encompasses 1.13 acres
and includes an access road, ponds and treatment equipment. The water filtration plant occupies a 1.3 acre site
at Ames and Reserve Streets. Public facilities for pollution control are discussed in the Public Facilities element.
ISSUES AND PROBLEMS
The primary issu~ confronting Silverton is improvement of the existing sewage treatment plant and sewer system.
The City must remedy the sewage bypass so that discharged effluent will meet State water quality standards.
There are no industries with major waste water discharges to the city's sewer disposal system or air emissions.
The Stayton cannery discharges its wastes to a lagoon in the Hobart area behind the cemetery and then irrigates
from the lagoon system. The seasonal field burning may occasionally present a temporary air quality problem.
Future air quality is not expected to be a concern because. of low emission rates and favorable air circulation.
As Silverton grows and traffic increases, exhaust emissions will undoubtedly climb, .even with improved emission
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control devices on motor vehicles. However, increased traffic is not expected to result in pollution levels
exceeding air quality standards by the year 2000. Home heating is expected to continue its trend toward
non-polluting (locally) use of electricity. Future field burning and industrial air pollution problems will be regulated
by the state and/or Federal Government.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The waste water treatment plant must be upgraded. Repair or replacement of defective sewer lines is
necessary.
2. It is unlikely that state or Federal ambient air quality standards are exceeded in the area: 'The City has not
been designated by EPA as an area expected to exceed· Federal ambient air quality standards by 1985.
3. Solid waste is disposed of outside the urban growth boundary. Alternative disposal locations and methods
may be necessary within the planning period.
4. The goal of the City is to require all owners of dwellings within the city limits to connect their domestic
sewage to the City's sewage collection system and treatment facility.
5. There is no problem of noise pollution in the area.
POLICIES
1. The City will do what is necessary to improve the water and sewerage treatment systems to meet state and
Federal standards as finances permit.
2. In cooperation with DEQ, the City will ensure that development win not exceed the carrying capacity of the
land, water, or air resources of the area.
IMPLEMENTATION
The City has received a Step·1 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to determine the feasibility of
repairing the existing waste water collection system and improving the existing sewer treatment plant. These
reports were completed and accepted by the City Council in November 1978. Step II (facility design) grant funds
should be forthcoming in the 1978-79 fiscal year.
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Natural Hazards
NATURAL HAZARDS
GOAL
Protect life and property from natural disasters and hazards.
OBJECTIVES
1. Inventory known hazards areas.
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2. Insure that appropriate protective measures are taken to prevent potential damage in hazard areas.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Natural hazards include slope, flooding, high water table, and soil and bedrock instability.
Steep Slope
Steep slope refers to slopes that can present restraints to certain types of land use. The degree of slope causing
a hazard varies in relation to the type of development and geologic conditions present.
Silverton is bordered along the southwest and southeast with fairly steep hills. Figure 6 shows slopes 15% and
above. Fifteen percent slope is the usual cutoff for determining what areas are suitable for building sites. For
sites with over 15% slope, development costs may become prohibitive. However, the additional development
costs may be offset by the scenic views often available. Within the urban growth boundary, there are about 117
undeveloped acres of slopes greater than 15%.
Landslides
A landslide, or mass wasting, is a down slope movement of earth responding to gravity. A slope that has not
failed by landslide, but could fail through natural geologic processes or man-made operations,is called an
·unstable slope" or potential landslide. landslide is a normal process of slope development and is widespread.
Silverton does not have a history of landslide hazard in the surroun.ding hills. However, there has been a recent
landslide in the southwest portion of the city (McClaine and Westfield Streets). It is felt that this was caused by
improper engineering and project design (conversation with city engineer). The State Department of Geology and
Mineral Industries has not done a geologic hazards study in Silverton.
In areas that show a tendency to slide, the installation of public water and sewer systems may not be feasible.
This selVes as a natural limitation to urbanization of these areas. When such areas are developed at urban
density, however, up to 50 percent of th~~ground surface is often covered by buildings, driveways, sidewalks and
streets. Runoff from these impermeable surfaces concentrates moisture in the ground and can eventually lead
to.a disastrous landslide in areas that may have had no previous h.istory of landslide or slope instability.
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Figure 6 shows the 1DO-year flood plain defined by the U.S. Departmen't of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) for Silverton's Flood Insurance Study (1978). The 1DO-year flood plain is the area inundated by floods with
an average occurrence of once in 100 years.
The flood plain is composed of the "floodway" and the "floodway fringe.H The floodway is the area in which location
of structures would restrict the flow of the floodwater and cause significantly greater flood depths upstream.
The floodway fringe is the area between the floodway and the limit of the 1OO-year flood. The floodway fringe
includes that portion of the flood plain that could be completely obstructed without increasing the depth of the
100-year flood more than one foot at any point.
In the planning area, the Silver Creek flood plain covers approximately 76 acres; about 47 acres in the floodway
and 29 acres in the floodway fringe. Along most of Silver Creek, the flood plain and floodway cover the same
areas. Along the creek in the vicinity. of James Street and the city limits is an area of mixed commercial and
residential use that lies in the floodway fringe. This includes a nursing home, apartment complex, nursery and
about 40 single family homes along Silver, Brooks, Alder and Willow Avenues and Maple Street.
Federal government regulations state that in order to be eligible for Federal flood insurance, local governments
are required to adopt ··certain minimum land use measures" to reduce flooding hazard. These usually preclude
the placement of permanent structures in the floodway and require that any structures built in the floodway fringe
be raised above flood level. The City of Silverton is in the process of converting to the Federal Flood Insurance
Pro.gram and developing regulations that comply with the program.
Soil Limitations
Soil. limitations are soil properties that can influence the'suitability of soils for various uses. Both the degree and
kind of soil limitation must be considered when determining if a soil is suited to the desired land use. Table 6
shows the various soil series and their limitations for drain fields and building sites.
Drain fields
A septic tank absorption field, or drain fjeld, is a soU absorption system for sewage disposal. It is a subsurface
tile or perforated pipe system laid in such a way that effluent from the septic tank is distributed with reasonable
uniformity into the natural soil. Criteria used for rating soils (slight, moderate, severe and unsuitable) for use as
drain fields are based on the capability of the soil to absorb.effluent. Important features affecting this capability
are permeability, depth to seasonal water table~ flooding, slope, depth to bedrock or hardpan, stoniness and
rockiness.
A ·sUght" soil limitation is the rating given soils that have properties favorable for drain fields. Any limitations are
minor and can be easily overcome. For these types of soils good performance and low maintenance can be
expected.
Allmoderate" soil limitation is the rating given soils that have properties moderately favorable for drain fields. This
degree of limitation can be easily overcome by special planning, design or maintenance. During some part of
the year, the performance of the drain field or other planned use is less desirable than for soils rated "slight. II In
Silverton, several areas· develop a high water table during the winter months of heavy rainfall. Soils that may
require extra treatment, such as artificial drainage or changes in the construction plan, can usually be identified
by an on site inspection. An on site inspection can determine the soil depth, permeability, bedrock and other soil
characteristics unique to the specific area, possibly eliminating the need for special treatment.
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TABLE 6
SOIL LIMITATIONS
Soil Series Drain Field
Building Sites
wlo Basements wI Basements
Agricultural
Capability
Classification
Severe: floods Severe: floods
Severe: shrink-swell, wet Severe: shrink-swell, wet
Severe: wet, low strength, Severe: wet, low strength,
shrink-swell shrink-swell
Severe: percolates slowly Severe: shrink-swell, low
strength
Severe: percolates slowly Severe: wet, low strength Ilw
IIw
IIw
lie
IIw
Vis
Vis
lIIe
IlIw,
lIIe
IIle
Vie
IVw
IIIw
IVe
IYw
IYw
Severe: floods
Severe: shrink-swell, low
strength
Severe: wet, low strength
Severe: wet
Severe: floods
Severe: wet, shrink-swell,
low strength
Severe: floods, wet
Severe: depth to rock
Severe: depth to rock
Severe: depth to rock,
slope
Severe: depth to rock,
slope
Severe: depth to rock
Severe: depth to rock,
slope, stones
Severe: depth to rock,
slope, stones
Severe: depth to rock
Severe: floods
Severe: wet
Severe: floods
Severe: wet, shrink-swell,
low strength
Severe: floods
Moderate: depth to rock,
low strength
Moderate: depth to rock,
low strength
Moderate: depth to rock,
low strength
Severe: slope
Moderate: depth to rock,
low strength
Severe: slope
Unsuitable: floods
Unsuitable: wet,
percolates slowly, high
water table
Slight: if not within the
flood plain
Unsuitable: percolates
slowly, wet, high water
table
Unsuitable: percolates
slowly, wet, high water
table
Unsuitable: percolates
slowly, wet
Unsuitable: floods, wet,
low permeability
Severe: floods
Severe: percolates slowly, Severe: slope, stones
depth to rock, stones
Unsuitable: percolates Severe: slope, stones
slowly, depth to rock,
stones
Severe: depth to rock,
percolates slowly
Severe: percolates slowly,
depth to rock
Severe: percolates slowly,
depth to rock, slope
Unsuitable: percolates
slowly, depth to rock,
slope
Unsuitable: percolates
slowly, depth to rock,
slope
Severe: percolates slowly,
depth to rock
Nekia stony silty clay loam
2-12% slope (NkC)
Nekia very stony silty clay loam
2-30% slope (NsE)
8) Dayton silt loam (Da)
12-200A, slope (NeD)
20..30% slope (NeB)
30-50% slope (NeF)
5) Cloquato silt loam
0-3% slope (em)
6) Concord silt loam (Co)
30-50% slope (NsF)
7..12% slope (NeC)
1) Abiqua silty clay loam
0-3% slope (AbA)
2) Amity silt loam
0-3% slope (Am)
3) Camas-gravelly
sandy loam (Ca)
4}; C'ackamas~gravelly
10a":1 (Ck)
7) Courtney gravelly
silty clay loam (Cu)
9) McAlpin silty clay loam
0-3% slope (MaA)
10) McBee silty clay loam
0-3% slope (Mb)
11) Nekia silty clay loam
2-7% slope (NeB)
12) Newberg fine sandy loam (Nu)
silt loam (Nw)
13) Salem gravelly silt loam
0-3% slope (Sa)
14) Silverton silt loam
2..12% slope (SuC)
Unsuitable: floods
Unsuitable: floods
Slightb
Moderate: moderately
slow permeability, depth
to rock
Severe: floods
Severe: floods
Slight
Moderate: depth to rock
Severe: floods
Severe: floods
Slight
Severe: depth to rock
flw
IIw
lis
lie
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I TABLE 6 ISOIL LIMITATIONS
Building Sites Agricultural
Soil Series Drain Field wlo Basements wI Basements
Capability
Classification
silt loam 12-20% (SuD) Unsuitable: slope Severe: depth to rock Severe: depth to rock, lIIe
slope
15) Stayton silt loam Unsuitable: depth to rock Severe: depth to rock Severe: depth to rock Vie
0-7% slope (SvB)
16) Terrace escarpment (Te) Unsuitable: slope Severe: slope Severe: slope Vie
17) Waldo silty clay loam Unsuitable: wet, floods, Severe: wet, low strength, Severe: wet, low strength, Illw
0-2% slope C'Na) percolates slowly floods floods
18) Wapato silty clay loam C'Nc) Unsuitable: floods, wet, Severe: floods, wet, low Severe: floods, wet, low
percolates slowly strength strength
19) Witzel very stony silt loam Unsuitable: depth to rock, Severe: depth to rock, Severe: depth to rock, VIIs
3-40% slope C'NtE) percolates slowly, slope slope slope
20) Woodburn silty loam
0-3% slope fNuA) Severe: percolates slowly, Moderate: low strength Severe: wet IIw
wet
3-12% slope (WuC) Severe: percolates slowly, Moderate: low strength, Severe: wet lie
wet slope
(a) Capability classes in Roman Numerals I-VIII indicate the general suitability of soils for most kinds of field crops. Capability subclasses
are soil groups within a class and are designated by small letters: (e) indicates risk of erosion; (w) shows that the soil tends to be wet;
(s) shows that the soil is shallow, draughty or stony; and (c) shows the chief limitation is a too cold or too dry climate.
(b) May contaminate ground water when gravel horizon is near 20 inches.
Sources: U.S. Department of Agriculture, SoU Conservation Service soil scientists; Soil Survey of Marion County Area, Oregon, 1972; and,
Soil Interpretations for Oregon, OR-SOILS-1.
Alfsevere" soil limitation is the rating given soils that may have a seasonal high water table, slopes, bedrock near
the surface or other limitations. These soils often require artificial drainage, runoff control, extended sewage drain
fields or some modification of certain features through manipulation of the soil. The number and specific type of
necessary modifications can best be determined by an on site inspection, since soil limitations vary according to
the specific area and land use.
An ·unsuitable" rating means a soil has one or more unfavorable properties for drain fields. These properties may
include steep slopes (over 15%), bedrock near the surface, flooding hazard, highshrink-sweU potential, a seasonal
high water table or unsuitable permeability. Soils rated unsuitable generally require major soU reclamation, special
design or intensive maintenance. Some of these soils can be improved by reducing or removing the soil feature
that limits use,butin many situations it is difficult and costly to alter the soil or to design the use to compensate
for such a severe degree of limitation.
BuildingSites
Soil limitations for building sites are guidelines for determining the size or type of structure that the soil can
support. Categories used for rating building sites, with or without abasement, are "slight", IImoderateli and
·severe". The important features affecting a building site include low strength, high shrink-swell, wet ground or slow
permeability, flooding, slope, depth to rock and stones.
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As indicated in Table 6, the building site limitations for Silverton are predominately severe, with only a few soils
rated moderate and one rated slight. Slight, moderate and severe soil ratings for building sites are similar to the
drain field soil ratings. Slight means that a soil has no or minor limiting features; moderate means the soil
limitations can be easily overcome; severe means that the soil has significant limitations. A severe rating does
not mean that it cannot be developed. These ratings are very conservative and do not take into account special
design features, on site inspections, or historic land uses of the area.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Natural hazards exist in some areas of possible future development.
2. Future development in the hazard areas, if any, will require special review.
a. Development on hillside property in Silverton is possible if it is thoroughly analyzed to determine its
effect on slope stability. It should not be analyzed only for the existing conditions, but for the
conditions created by the proposed development as well. If the analysis indicates that special
precautions are necessary, geologic and engineering studies should be conducted to determine what
measures are necessary to prevent potential damage to life and property.
b. Historically, stable potential landslide areas and steep slopes can be used for light development only
after adequate study. High densities or intense development should not be allowed in areas of steep
slope or potential landslides because of the potential for substantial loss.
c. New structures built in the floodplain wiHbe raised above flood level and be constructed in a way to
minimize flood damage. No mobile homes will be permitted in thefloodway as required by Federal
law.
d. Areas referred to in Table 6 (Soil Limitations) as unsuitable or severe for drain fields or building sites
may have development potential without sewerage service if the land use is not intense, the density
is low and the developer is Willing to pay extra development costs.
POLICIES
1. The City wUlprevent development in the areas of natural hazard unless special design features adequately
insure the safety and protection of Ufe and property.
2. The City will require site specific information clearly determining the hazard present from applicants who seek
approval to develop known areas of natural hazard.
IMPLEMENTATION
Floodplain and slide hazard zone districts will be added to the zoning ordinance to regulate development in areas
of natural hazard.
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Housing
HOUSING
GOAL
Meet the projected housing needs of citizens in the Silverton area.
Objectives
1. Encourage a "small town" environment
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2. Encourage preservation, maintenance and improvement of the existing housing stock.
3. Encourage new housing in suitable areas to minimize public facility and service costs and
preserve agricultural land.
4. Encourage an adequate supply of housing types necessary to meet the needs of different
family sizes and incomes
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Number and Type of Housing Units
Silverton is comprised of a variety of housing types from single family residences on large lots to
apartment units. The intent of the planning process is to attempt toachi~"eabalancebetween
the need for particular types of housing and the availability of those housing types. Information
about historical and existing housing units in Silverton is summarized in Table·7-1.This data
was derived from US Census data. It is evident that since 1970 that the percent of single family
residences has decreased compared to the number and percent of both multi-family and
manufactured dwellings within parks.
Table 7-1. Housing Units by Type, 1970 through 2000 City of Silverton
No. % No. %Year
single
family
No. % No.
multi-
family
%
manu.
Park
group Total
2000
1990
1980
1970
1,991 70.4%
1,676 75.30/0
1,572 81.3%
1,385 86.8%
613
391
312
193
21.7%
18%
16.1%
12.1%
142 50/0 80 3.0%
102 4.60/0
50 2.60/0
17 1.10/0
2,826
2,169
1,934
1,595
Source: US Census
Housing Tenure
The Oregon Departments of Housing and Community Development and Land Conservation and
Development (OHCD and DLCD) have developed a model to project the need for future housing..
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This model incorporates population estimates, projections, and other information from the Portland
State University Center for Population Research, Marion County and Claritas, Inc. It identifies the
number of estimated current and future needed housing units needed by housing tenure (owned vs.
rented), as well as rent and price level. It indicates that in 1999, 63.5°A, of all units in Silverton were
owner-occupied and 36.50/0 were rental units. Year 2000 Census data indicates that in that year
60.7% of all housing units in Silverton were occupied by their owners while 39.3% were rental units.
Current data describing the relative percentage of single-family and multi-family units that are owned
or rented is not available. However, assuming that all multi-family units (with three units or more) are
renter-occupied and all manufactured homes are owner-occupied, it is estimated that approximately
12% of all single-family homes are renter-occupied, while "88% are owner-occupied.
Vacancy Rates
Silverton traditionally has had lower vacancy rates than other cities in Marion County. The 2000 US
Census reports a vacancy rate of 5.0%; the housing model developed by OHCD and OLCO
described above assumes a similar vacancy rate of 4.0% in 1999.
Age of Housing
The number and percent of Silverton housing units constructed in various periods is indicated in
Table 7-2.
Table 7-2. Age of Housing Stock, City of Silverton
Year Structure Built
Number Percent
1989 - 2000 614 22%
1985 - 1988 54 2%
1980 -1984 156 6%
1970 - 1979 458 160/0-
1960 - 1969 310 11%
1950 - 1959191 7%
1940 - 1949 316 11 %
1939 or earlier 725 25°k
Subtotal 2,824 100%
Sources: 1990 US Census, City of Silverton Building and subdivision approval permit information, 1989 - 2000.
Note: These figures slightly overestimate the number of housing units that were built prior to 1990 as they do
not incorporate demolition data for 1989-2000. However, the total number of demolitions during this time
period was relatively low (20 - 30 units), resulting in only minor discrepancies in the inventory data. .
Housing Condition
Considering that a significant portion of Silverton's housing stock is over 50 years old, the overall
condition of housing in the city is good. According to a survey completed in September 1992 by
Robert Choquette of the Planning and Public Policy Department of the University of Oregon, only
about 3.9% of the housing units were considered to be in need of multiple major repairs at that time.
The survey used a leiket scale to rate housing condition based on the criteria in Table 7-3.
Table 7-3. Visual housin Structural Condition standards
Rank Criteria
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5 A new structure or a very well maintained older structure with absolutely no
visible maintenance or repairs needed.
4 A new or older structure in need of minor repairs or maintenance to one of the
following: paint, roof, foundation, trim and gutters, or windows and doors.
3 An older structure in need of repairs to one or more of the following: paint,
roof, foundation, trim and gutters, or windows and doors.
2 An older structure in need of major repairs, such as to the structure,
foundation and/or roof. Other defects also may be present. The structure also
may show evidence of cheap or shoddy repairs in the past, as evidenced by
mixed construction styles and materials that fail to maintain the original
architectural style.
1 An uninhabitable, or marginally habitable structure in need of major
renovations to multiple components, including structure, foundation and/or roof
Source: 1992 Housing Inventory Survey, Robert Choquette of the Planning and Public Policy Department,
University of Oregon.
Table 7-4 is a summary of the survey findings. They define housing units classified as a "1" as poor
or "substandard". The findings indicate that 3.9% of the housing units in the City were rated as poor
in 1992. It is not appropriate to compare this data directly with US Census figures, since different
criteria are used to define substandard units. The Census definition of substandard housing is based
on conditions such as lack of plumbing, heating and kitchen facilities· (interior to the house) that
cannot be documented in a windshield survey. As described above, the University of Oregon survey
defined. substandard bythe need forstructural repairs, primarily related to the exterior condition of the
dwelling. However, a separate review of Census data for the City is useful in identifying general
trends. The 1990 Census reported that 0.8% of all housing units were substandard by their definition
in 1990. This represented a significant decrease from 1970 when almost 10% of the city's housing
stocks were considered to be substandard.
TABLE 7 4 Silverton Ho · C dOtO 1992
1
2
3
4
5
Total
Number
87
453
981
604
84
2,209
City
Percent
3.9%
20.5%
44.5%
27.3%
3.8%
100%
Number
14
69
136
67
9
295
UGB
Percent
4.7%
46%
22.7%
3%
100%
Number
101
522
1,117
671
93
2,504
Total
Percent
4%
20.8%
44.6%
26.8%
3.7%
100%
Source: 1992 Housing Condition Survey, Robert Choquette of the Planning and Public PoticyDepartment,
University of Oregon.
Housing in need of major repair is primarily clustered in two areas in the north and northwest portions
of Silverton. These areas could serve as focal points for future housing rehabilitation efforts.
According to a 1991 Community Housing Information Survey, Silverton residents reported that the
most serious home repairs needed were exterior siding/painting, roof, electrical, and heating
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problems. The 1992 survey also indicated that slightly more than a quarter (26.60/0) of the City's
residents qualified as low/moderate income homeowners according to housing and Urban
Development (HUD) guidelines. Within this group of homeowners, 50% reported exterior problems,
330/0 roof problems, 31 % electrical problems, and, 29% heating problems. Home repairs and general
maintenance typically is related to disposable income and it is not surprising that 37% of this
low/moderate income group reported that the inability to afford the necessary improvements is a
barrier.
Silverton received Community Development Block Grant and a HOME grant for housing
rehabilitation. Between 1992 and 1995, 77 qualified low/moderate income homeowners were
approved for approximately $850,000 in no interest home improvement assistance loans. The
average loan was for approximately $11 ,000 and had to be used for approved improvements to the
home. A 1995 rehabilitation Community Block Grant of $250,000 also was used to improve the
homes of approximately 16 qualified low/moderate income homeowners. Since 1999, an additional
11 qualified low/moderate income homeowners were approved for loans total almost $200,000.
These efforts have resulted in an appreciable decrease in the number of dwelling units that were
considered to be below "average" in the 1992 windshield survey of housing condition. The City
intends to encourage continued improvement of the viability and livability of housing within its
jurisdiction through these and other strategies.
Development Trends
Housing Construction
Table 7-5 summarizes overall trends in housing construction between 1989 and 2000. It indicates
that single-family housing accounted for 56.4% of aU housing, atan average density of 4.0 units per
acre. Multi-family housing accounted for 38.3% of all units, at an average density of 13.9 units per
acre. Manufactured homes in parks made up the remaining 5.3°k, at an average density of 8.5 units
per acre. AU average densiti.es are net (i.e., do not include land needed for roads). The average
density for aU housing built during this period was approximately 8.8 units per net acre.
Table 7-5. Mix and average density of housing constructed in Silverton, 1989 • 2000
Type of Housing Units Percent Average Lot Size
built of total (sq. ft.) (units per acre)
Sin9'e family 346 56.4% 10,045 4.2
Multi-family 235 38.3% 2,744 13.9
Manufactured homes in parks 33 5.3% 4,994 8.5
Total/Average 614 100.0% 5,928 8.8
Sources: City of Silverton building permit and subdivision approval data, 1989 - 2000; City of Silverton Land
Inventory and Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens Cogan, 2001
The number of units constructed by year for each type of housing is described in more detail in
Tables 7-6, 7-7 and 7-8. In addition to this development, a total of 63 single-family lots were
partitioned, resulting in the creation of 78 new lots/dwelling units at an average lot size of
approximately 16,590 square feet 1 Finally, one manufactured home park with 100 spaces was
approved; 33 spaces are occupied to date (2001), at an average density of 8.5 units/acre.
1 Several large resulting lots (over 1.5 acres in size) were not included in calculating average lot size, as it
is assumed they are likely to be subdivided or partitioned further in the future.
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Table 7-6. Single-Family Subdivisions Developed in Silverton, 1989 - 2000
Development Number of Lots
Approved Built
Average
size
developed
(sq. ft.)
Average
Density
(units/acre)
Sources: City of Silverton bUilding permit and subdivision approval data, 1989 .. 2000; City of Silverton Land
Inventory and Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens Cogan, 2001
Park Terrace I, II, III and IV
Lone Oak I, II and III
Oak Knoll PUD
Silver Ridge
Abigua Heights Subdivision
Brenden Subdivision
Imel/Kranz Subdivision
Chesnut Circle
Cedarwood Subdivision
Mountain·High
Cox Estates
South Creek
Jensen Estates
Silverton Heights
Total/Average
59
54
63
11
62
4
6
5
18
39
14
6
31
31
403
55 12,751
50 8,200
59 6,330
11 8,883
27 11,324
4 7,600
1 10,000
3 9,200
15 10,130
32 8,090
8 8,365
6 9,590
12 8,400
2 7,841
2859,050
3.3
5.2
6.7
4.8
3.8
5.6
3.0
4.6
4.2
5.3
5.1
4.4
5.1
4.2
4.7
Table 7-7. Multi-Family Developments,
Silverton, OR, 1989 - 2000 *
Year Permits Units
Approved Constructed
1 24 24
1989
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1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
Total
1
3
2
2
3
7
13
8
o
2
o
2
100
4
4
6
36
32
23
o
4
o
235
2
100
4
4
6
36
32
23
o
4
o
235
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Sources: City of Silverton building permit and subdivision approval data, 1989 - 2000; City of Silverton Land
Inventory and Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens Cogan, 2001
Table 7-8. Multifamily development density by development and
type of unit, Silverton, 1989 - 2000
Development
Pacific Crest
Silvertowne
Bodies Pasture
Units
78
46
Average lot
size (s.f.)
1,882
Average density
(units per acre)
22.6
9.2
12-plexes 24 2,332 18.3
8-plexes 16 1,888 22.5
Duplexes 42 3,800 11.2
Other duplexes 20 4,800 8.9
Other 3-plexes 9 2,404 19.9
-Total/Average 235 3,069 13.9
Sources: City of Silverton building permit and subdivision approval data, 1989 - 2000; City of Silverton land
Inventory and Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens Cogan, 2001
The resulting mix of housing is approximately 69.4% single-family, 22.0% multi-family, 5.8%
manufactured homes in parks and 3.5% group quarters (see Table 7-9). The relative distribution of
housing built between 1989 and 2000 was significantly different than during previous decades;
however, it resulted in relatively moderate shifts in the overall distribution of different types of
housing.
Table 7-9. Distribution of Housing Units by Type, 1990 - 2000
Time Period Single family Multi-family Manufactured
homes in parks
Group Quarters*
1990
No.
1,676
Percent
75.3%
No. Percent
391 18.0%
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No. Percent
102 4.6%
No. Percent
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1990 - 2000 315 55% 222 380/0 40 7°k 0 0.0%
2000 1991 70.4% 613 21.7% 142 5% 80 2.8%
% change, 16% -70/0 37°~ 17°~ 410/0 0.4% NA NA
1990 - 2000
Sources: 1990 US Census: City of Silverton building permit and subdivision approval data, 1989 - 2000; City of
Silverton Land Inventory and Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens Cogan, 2001 . Note: The total number of housing
units in this table varies slightly from the 2000 Census estimates in Table 7-1 primarily because this table
includes units constructed between 2000 and 2001 not included in the Census data; it also does not reflect
units demolished between 1989 and 2000.
The proportion of multi-family housing built in Silverton in the 1990s was fairly high, compared to
average trends for other similar sized communities in the Willamette VaHey. In part, this was the
result of construction of at least one large apartment complex (78 units at Pacific Crest) and may
have been· the result of some previous latent demand for multi-family housing. From 1990 to 2000
the number of single family homes grew by 315 dwellings from 1,676 to 1,991. This represented a
16% increase in the number of single family homes within the community. However,if the numberof
single family homes is compared to the total number of residential units it can be shown that the
overall per cent of single family homes has decreased by almost 50/0 since 1990. This is due to the
numberof multi-family units which were constructed during the 1990's. During this decade 222 multi-
family units were built. This accounted for 38% of all housing construction during the ten year time
period and has also resulted in a 17% increase in the overaHper cent of multi-family units in the city
when compared to 1990 figures. Twenty-two per cent of aU residential units are classified as multi-
family. If the group home number were added in with the multi-family number then 25% of aU housing
units arelJsed for multi-family purposes.
Estimated Need for Future Housing
The need for future housing was identified as part of the land inventory and needs analysis described
previously. The analysis is based on a variety of factors related to demographic characteristics of
City residents, housing costs, construction trends and other information. Projected overall housing
needs for the next 20 years (2000 - 2020) are describe in Table 7-10.
Table 7·10. Projected Future Housing Needs, Silverton, OR, 2000 • 2020
Type of Housing Percent of all Total units
units
Average density
(units/acre)
Single family 65% 1,011 5.0
Multi-family 30% 467 13.9
Manufactured homes in parks 5.0% 78 12
Total/Averag~ 100.0% 1,556 10.3
Sources: City of Silverton Land Inventory and Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens Cogan, 2001
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Additional information about housing costs and the need for and availability of assisted housing is
included in subsequent sections of this chapter. Future housing and residential land needs also are
discussed in more detail in the Urbanization element of the Plan.
Buildable Land
As part of the report, City of Silverton Buildable Land Inventory and Land Needs Analysis (Cogan
Owens Cogan and Ecotrust, 2001), an inventory of buildable lands was developed for the UGB.
The inventory includes vacant and partially vacant or "underutilized" lanid, including vacant building
lots. Partially vacanUunderutilized properties are defined as those that theoretically could
accommodate additional dwellings, given the size of the existing parcel and zoning (minimum lot
size).Forparcels larger than 0.75 acres, one-half acre is subtracted for each existing dwelling unit,
with the remainder considered buildable. For parcels smaller than 0.75 acres, half of the parcel is
considered buildable. Underutilized parcels that likely could not be developed further due to access
or other constraints are not included in the inventory. Parcels with environmental constraints such
as steep slopes (greater than 25%), wetlands and riparian areas also have been removed. Parcels
with moderate slopes (15-25% ) are assumed to be buildable at half the density assumed for parcels
in similarly designated zones.
The study indicates that there are 544 buildable parcels (in 2001), totaling approximately 733.6
acres of land zoned for residential use within the Silverton UGB, including completely and partially
vacant parcels. A summary of net buildable land by residential zoning designation follows (Table 7-
11).
Table7-11. Net Buildable Land Categorized by Zone
~ n
R-1 (single family)
RL (multi-family low density)
RM (multi-famllymedium.density)
RH (multi-family high density)
~
524
18
o
2
544
I
711.9
4.9
0.0
16.8
733.6
Source: City of Silverton Land Inventory and Needs Analysis, Cogan Owens Cogan, 2001
Most of the buildable residential land is zoned for single-family development (711.9 acres). A
relatively modest amount is zoned for multi-family use (21.7 acres). As indicated in the Urbanization
section of the Plan the City anticipates that there will be a need for approximately 467 units to satisfy
the projected multi-family needs. The existing supply of 22 acres of land designated for multi-family
development will accommodate approximately 306 units. Additional opportunities for future multi-
family developments win come in area to be designated for planned·unit developments and within
mixed use areas. A large 108 acre parcel in the area of Ike· Mooney Road was annexed with the
understanding that any future development would be in the form of a planned unit development. The
City's planned unit development standards allow for up to 10% of a site to be developed with multi-
family units. As such,.as many as 100 units could be developed on this one site. Additional areas for
multi-family development will be found in the North First Street and West Side mixed u.se opportunity
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area. Each of these two areas has been identified as allowing for limited mixed use development
and could be accommodate up to 70 units. In addition, other multi-family sites will be provided in
some of the second story buildings within the downtown core, and in the form of accessory dwelling
units. The combination of these plus any future zone change will more than satisfy the projected
need for multi-family housing within the community during the coming 20-year period.
Availability of Assisted Housing
Housing assistance is available to low and moderate income families in the Silverton area though a
variety of federally funded programs. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
sponsors "Section 8" Rental Assistance in which the lower income family pays a maximum of 25°k of
its income for rent and then the Federal government pays the difference between that amount and
the "fair market" rent. In addition, HUD provides funds to Housing Authorities to buy or build housing
and manage it for low income tenants. The Rural Economic and Community Development (RECD),.
formerly the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA), a Federal program within the Department of
Agriculture, offers several loan programs for new construction, rehabilitation, or purchase of existing
housing (Sections 512 and 515), as well as loans and grants for home repairs (Section 504). They
also build special housing units designed for migrant farm laborers.
There are currently a total of 201 "Section 8" households receiving rental assistance in Silverton.
including a significant percentage of the residents of "Silvertown," a 40-unit senior citizen housing
project, and the remainder on scattered sites. These are administered by the Marion County Housing
Authority., "Silvertown" is owned by the Salem Non-Profit Housing Corporation and was built with a
FmHA "Section 515" loan. Twenty-four additional units of senior citizen housing, Twilight Courts,
were also built with a FmHA Section 515 loan.
The Marion County Housing Authority also manages eight units of farm labor housing in Silverton that
were built with FmHA funds. These are located in two four-plex rental units designed for migrant
farm worker families that are rented primarily to families with farm labor backgrounds. The Marion
County Housing Authority manages an additional· six units of publicly assisted, non-Section 8
housing.
Currently, the RECD also holds mortgages in the Silverton area under its "Section 502" and "Section
515" home ownership loan programs. In the past, these loans have been primarily used for direct
purchase of existing homes under "Section 502," rather than for the construction of new ones under
"Section 515." This is mostly a function of the housing market.
Other potential future assisted housing programs or strategies include:
a. Federal Section 202 housing investment program for low income rental housing.
b. Work with the Marion County Housing Authority to support formation of a local non-profit
organization to assist first-time homebuyers.
c. Work with the State Department of Housing and Community Development and local lenders to
secure financing for first-time homebuyers.
d. Investigate further use of state or county housing rehabilitation loan programs.
e. Work with other non-profit organizations to provide alternatives for home ownership.
ALTERNATIVES
Preservation of Older Neighborhoods
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4. Encourage planned unit development, mixed use housing, and mixed housing with commercial
uses as a means for broadening housing choices and creating sustainable neighborhoods.:.
5. Encourage opportunities which will provide affordable housing to meet the needs of low income,
elderly, handicapped, families, and individuals within the Silverton area.
6. Provide opportunities for the development of attached and detached single-family and multi-family
dwellings such as duplexes, row houses, town house apartments.
7. Allow accessory dwelling units, subject to city development and building regulations, in all
residential zones.
8 Allow for, and encourage the use of flexible lot sizes and building placement, and density transfers to
reduce development costs, make efficient use of land, and promote housing variety and affordability.
9 Adhere to clear.and objective standards for approval of residential development to ensure a timely and
predictable development review process.
10. Encourage new housing units to adhere to the following design elements:
_ Locate garages behind the primary building line of the house, side-loading garages, or
garages in the rear with alley access;
_ Provision for front porches;
_ Primary orientation toward the street and sidewalk;
Provisions for street trees.
11 Require design review approval for all multi-family developments and manufactured home parks.
1_ Encourage the use of sustainable development practices in residential site planning, building
materials, and environmental control systems, including use of active and passive solar energy,
energy efficient designs, and low water use landscaping.
IMPLEMENTATION
1. The existing zoning and subdivision ordinances will be revised periodically so that they serve as
better tools for implementing housing policies.
2. The City will work with the Marion County Housing Authority, private non-profit organizations, and
for-profit entities to secure funds for housing rehabilitation in Silverton.
3. The City will work with the Marion County Housing Authority, private non-profit organizations, and
for-profit entities to continue to provide for needs of low-income people living in the Silverton
area. In particular, the City will work closely with Section 202 housing project sponsors to
increase Silverton's supply of affordable rental housing for low income residents.
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Appendix - Housing
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
The housing projections are based on the following assumptions:
_ Given housing market and affordability conditions and trends, the strong demand for multi-family
housing witnessed "during the past decade is expected to continue. However, given projections
for similar sized communities-in the WiliametteVaHey, we expect the proportion of multi-family
housing to be built during the next 20 years to be slightly lower than.in the past decade.
...There will continue~~tobe\aneed for government assisted housing ,{or people with very low
incomes. Currently, approximately 15% of all households are below the federally defined
poverty level. About 10% of all households have incomes below $10,000 and may not be able
to find affordable housing without government assistance. There is likely to be a further unmet
need forgovemmentassisted housing for people with incomes between $10,000 and $20,000.
_ The density of single-family residential development is expected to increase to approximately 5
units per net acre (average lot size of 8,500 square feet). This assumption is based on the
following factors:
- There is expected to be an increase in the market for single family attached housing (e.g.,
row houses) and houses on smaller lots which require less maintenance desired by an older
population and new residents who have moved to Silverton from more urban communities.
- Average lot sizes in new developments have decreased over time and during the last ten
years.
- The current and expected future relatively high cost of land and housing in the Silverton area
will provide incentives for homebuyers and developers to build on somewhat smaller lots.
There will be a continued need for manufactured homes in parks as a form of affordable housing for
some low income residents. The projected need for this type of housing can be met by the existing
inventory of vacant lots in approved mobile home parks.
_ The projection of land needs for housing takes into account the undeveloped inventoryof vacant
building lots in the City of Silverton and urban growth boundary.
Housing costs
Housing costs have increased significantly in Silverton during the last decade (1990 - 2000).
Housing prices, which peaked during the mid-1990's, increased by over 22% between 1995 and
1996. Increases slowed in subsequent years, with costs increasing by an average of 10 - 11%
between 1997 and 1998 and 4 - 6 percent during the year 2000. Homes in Silverton typically sell
for 95 - 96°k of their as,king price. Silverton housing prices also tend to be higher than in
neighboring communities in the WUlamette Valley. For example, the average home in Mt. Angel and
Woodburn sold for approximately $135,500 and $129,700, respectively in 2000, compared to
$171,000 in Silverton. Real estate multiple listing service data for January 2001 indicates the
following housing prices for Silverton:
_ Average cost ofall 2-bedroom rental units (houses and apartments) is $648 per month; median
cost is $650 per month
_ Average cost of all3-bedroom rental units is $758 per month; median cost is $753 per month
_ The average selling price fora new home in Silverton in the year 2000 was $170,200; the median
selling price (including manufactured homes) was $147,000; the median price, not 'including
manufactured homes was $155,000.
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Land prices also are relatively high in Silverton. Local real estate professionals report that buildable
lots in single-family subdivisions typically sell for around $45,000, while raw land zoned for residential
development has recently sold for about $50,000 - $60,000 per acre.
Rough Estimate of Monthl.y; Home
Ownership Costs "
Housing
Median home'price:
- 20% down-payment:
Mortgage:
Monthly mortgage payment:
(30-year fixed loan @ 7.5%)
UtilitieslTaxes
Total monthly payment:
$1·55,000' ,
$31.000
$124.600
$971
$350
$1,171
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Comprehensive Plan
Relatively high housing and land costs may be
tolerable to residents ,if housing"remains affordable.
Affordable housing typically is defined as·'that which
costs no more than 30% of a household's'income.
Median household income in Silverton in 1999 was
estimated·tobe approximately $33,000; median
family income was estimated to be about $39,000.
The average household and family can afford to
spend about $825 or $975 per month for "affordable"
housing. The approximate monthly cost of owning a
median-priced.home in Silverton is, calculated in the
example above. This rough calculation Ulustrat~s
that over half of the households and families in the
city cannot afford the cost of local housing without
spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
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GOAL
ECONOMY
City of Silverton
Comprehens ive Plan
Diversify and improve the economy of Silverton
OBJECTIVES
1. Protect those areas zoned for industrial development from encroachment of incompatible land uses.
2. Encourage diversified, non-polluting highly skilled labor intensive industrial development in order to provide
an increased job market for area residents.
3. Upgrade existing transportation and public facilities necessary for development of the industrial park.
4. Minimize high noise levels, heavy traffic volumes, and other undesirable effects of heavy commercial and
industrial developments.
5. Maximize the _utilization of local manpower as job opportunities increase.
6. Preserve the existing downtown core and encourage the location of new commercial and retail activities in
it.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Human Resources
The human resources of Silverton are the skills, training, and education embodied by residents. There are three
interrelated categories under which h·uman resources can be addressed: labor force, demographic
characteristics, and income level and distribution.
Labor Force and Demographic Characteristics
Silverton's -labor force. generally resembles that of Marion County and.the State of Oregon, although only 30% of
Silverton's population (1,309 persons) was employed in 1970 in comparison with 42% of the county population.
Of those employed, 38% were' female, 62% male. A 1977 comparison of employment and unemployment rates
of Silverton, the Salem Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (Marion and Polk Counties), and the State is
included in Table 13.
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TABLE 13
COMPARISON OF EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, 1977
September 1977
Silverton Salem SM1 State
Percent employed2 30.8% 38.0% 38.9%
Percent unemployed 5.7% 5.0% 6.0%
1 Salem Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area includes Marion and Polk Counties.
2 September 1977 covered employment (see definition in Table 19) as a percent of the total July 1977 population
Sources: Oregon State Department of Human Resources, Employment Division, and Center for Population
Research, Portland State University.
This low participation rate is primarily a reflection of the demographic characteristics of the Silverton population.
Silverton had nearly double the percent of persons over 65 found in the county and the state. A comparison of
the percent distribution of population by age in 1970 is included in Table 14. It also reflects to some extent the
under reporting of farm labor.
TABLE 14
PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION BY AGE, 1969
Silverton
Percent Number
Marion County
Percent
State
P·ercent
Under 5
5-14
14-24
25-44
45-64
65 and over
7.0% .
18.2%
13.5%
19.1%
20.8%
21.4%
303
780
581
821
897
919
4,301
7.8%
19.9%
17.1%
22.2%
20.6%
12.4%
7.8%
19.5%
17.4%
23.0%
21.5%
10.9%
Source: 1970 Census.of Population, General Social and Economic Characteristics.
The distribution of the labor force by occupational group in 1970 is presented in Table 15. Silverton's
occupational group profile differs from that of the county and the state chiefly with respect to the percent of
service worker (nearly 19% of the labor force in Silverton while only 14% and 12% in the county and state,
respeetivefy).Farm laborers and health workers also comprise a higher pe.rcent of Silverton's I.abor force than
that of the county and state, while the percent of sales and clerical workers· is lower in Silverton than in the other
two jurisdictions. The proximity of the state government and its associated institutions in Salem accounts for the
concentration of service workers. Silverton's position as a IIbedroom· community of Salem, where many of
Silverton's residents work, may account to some extent for the lower level of clerical workers. Many Silverton
residents rely on offices in Salem to meet their needs as is indicated in the employment profile (see Table 20).
The educational characteristics of the City'S population are important indicators of skill levels and potential occupa-
tional distribution. This information with comparisons to county and state figures are presented in Table 16. The
City's educational patterns are similar to both the county and the state with respect to the overall average of
school years completed (12.17) and the percentages of adults having completed high school (33.1%). Silverton
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has over 3% fewer high school graduates andover 6% more residents who have not entered high school than
either the county or the state.
TABLE 15
PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF LABOR FORCE1 BY OCCUPATIONAL GROUP, 1968
Occupational Group Silverton Marion County State
Professional, Technical & Kindr~d Workers 14.8% 15.9% 14.5%
Health Workers 4.4% 1.9% 1.6%
Teachers 5.5% 4.1% 3.6%
Manager & Administrators 9.5% 10.0% 9.7%
Sales Workers 5.5% 7.0% 7.5%
Clerical & Kindred Workers 12.4% 17.7% 16.6%
Craftsmen, Foremen & Kindred Workers 12.0% 12.3% 13.2%
Operatives, Except Transport 8.8% 8.0% 10.6%
Transportation Operatives 4.8% 4.0% 4.4%
Laborers, Except Farm 4.6% 4.4% 6.1%
Farmers & Farm Managers 1.4% 2.8% 2.0%
Farm Laborers & Foremen 4.1% 2.7% 2.0%
Service Workers 18.9% 13.8% 12.4%
Private Household Workers 3.1% 1.2% 1.1%
1Total employed, 16 years andover.
Source: 1970 Census and Population, General Social and Economic Characteristics
TABLE 16
EDUCATION lEVElS1 IN PERCENT, 1970
School Year Completed
8 Years or less
High School
1-3 Years
4 Years
1-3 Years College
4 or More Years College
Median School Years Completed
For All Persons
1Persons 25 years and older.
Silverton
28.2%
17.4%
33.1%
12.6%
8.7%
12.1%
Marion County
22.5%
16.4%
35.3%
13.5%
12.3%
12.3%
State
21.5%
18.5%
35.0%
13.3%
11.8%
12.3%
Source: 1970 Census of Population, General Social and Economic Characteristics
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Income Levels and Distribution
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Income and its distribution is used frequently as a measure of economic well being. In 1970 Silverton's per capita
income was $2,353 which represents 83% of the county level and only 75% of the state level. The median family
income in Silverton was $7,229, 20% less than the county average and 24% less .than the state average.
According to data provided by the State Housing Division, the 1978 median income for Silverton is $12,813. Table
17 summarizes the 1970 family income information and Table 18 describes the distribution of these income levels.
TABLE 17
FAMILY INCOME, 1969
Median Income
Per Capita Income
% Below ,Poverty
Silverton
$7,229
$2,353
16.2%
Marion County
$9,014
$2,847
9.8%
State
$9,489
$3,136
8.6%
Source: 1970 Census of Population, General Social and Economic Characteristics
TABLE 18
PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME LEVEL, 1969
0- 3,999
4,000- 7,999
8,000-11,999
12,000-24,999
25,000 and over
Silverton
Percent Number
27.5% 311
27.4% 310
26.3% 297
18.4% 208
.4% __5
1,131
Marion County
Percent
16.2%
25.2%
28.8%
26.3%
2.9% .
State
Percent
14.2%
24.2%
29.6%
28.3%
3.8%
Source: 1970 Census of Population, General Social and Economic Characteristics
Compared to the county and the state, Silverton has proportionatelY.more low-income households and fewer
high-income households. The magnitude of the difference is clarified by the percentage of families that was below
the poverty level in 1970 within the three jurisdictions: 8.6% in the state, 9.8% in. the county, and 16.2% in
Silverton.
The high percentage of poor families correlates with the large number of 65 or over persons (who typically have
lower incomes than the general population), the high concentration of low income occupations, and the large
number of residents with fewer than 12 years of education.
Industrial' Structure
~ In 1977 three major sectors of the economy accounted for nearly 80% of all of Silverton's em,ployment. These
were trade (23.9%), services (38.5%), and manufacturing (16.4%). Manufacturing employment, about a sixth of
the total employment, is the least stable of the three and in many ways is beyond the influence of local policy.
Silverton's employment profile is included in Table 19. Provided are employment by industry and quarterly wages
for the third. quarter of 1977. The employment and wages have been segmented by industry based on the 1972
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Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System.
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Comprehensive Plan
The data is recorded by place of work so that a person employed in Silverton who lives in another town would
be included, but a person who lives in Silverton and works in another town would not be included. Data on
commuting patterns of workers obtained from the community survey conducted in 1977 indicate that about 50%
of the work force commutes out-of-town to work. The need for more precise commuting information is discussed
in the Transportation element.
Table 20 compares Silverton's employment by industry in 1960 and 1969, Table 21 shows employment
percentages 'by industry in 1977, and Table 22 provides comparisons of Silverton's 1977 employment in
manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors with surrounding areas. The high percentages of workers
employed in trades and services is typical of "bedroom" communities in which many people commute out of town
to a larger city to work.
Land
There are currently about 50 acres in commercial use within the Silverton urban growth boundary and an
additional 23 acres zoned for commercial use. Most of the available land for new commercial development is
located within the CBD.
Much of this anticipates the need for addit~onal professional and commercial office space. The CBD is not
expected to expand to the south because of the canyon wall of Silver Creek, nor to the east or the west because
of small sized blocks, narrow streets and stable residential areas. If any expansion occurs at all it would be on
the north boundary.
Approximately 24 acres are now used for industrial purposes in the Silverton area. The additional 91 acres zoned
for industrial use are located within the urban growth boundary either in the industrial park area near Webb lake
or between the railroad tracks and the Silverton-Mt. Angel highway (#214) in the northern part of town.
There are numerous additional sites that are suitable for industrial and heavy commercial uses in the area just
outside the city limits to the west along the railroad tracks. There are many existing uses of this nature in the area
as well as the City shops. It is expected that some of these existing uses will be seeking land for expansion of
their activities in the near future.
Community Economic Advantages
One of Silverton's primary economic advantages is its location. Convenient access to Salem, .the coast,and the
mountains makes Silverton an attractive area for populati.on. growth and economic development. New business
can draw employees from Salem, and conversely, workers can live in Silverton and commute to jobs in Salem.
Silverton also has the advantage of available land for industrial development. Silverton's industrial park adds to
the City's ability to attract new manufacturing enterprises by providing a centralized, industrially zoned area with
the potential for city sewer and water services. The desirability of this site will be increased when improvements
in the transportation system are completed. This is discussed in the Transportation element.
Silverton is located in the middle of some of the most productive agricultural land in the region. Agriculture will
therefore continue to play an important role in Silverton's economy as part of the area's economic base.
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TABLE 19
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY, 1977
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Third Quarter 1977 Employment by Month
417 406 623 847,405
99 111 122 186,022
207 209 209 357,242
111 86 292 304,141
38 37 37 99,716
130 138 120 326,069
11 8 6 7,969
375 387 386 897,296
69 73 72 340,900
14 14 15 25,178
98 99 98 284,498
34 35 33 61,028
15 14 11 20,300
121 127 130 124,861
24 25 27 40,530
68 67 64 130,112
ALL INDUSTRIES
MANUFACTURING
Food and Kindred Products1
Lumber and Wood Products
Printing and Publishing
Primary Metal Industries
Fabricated Metal Products
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Transportation Equipment
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
NON-MANUFACTURING EMPLOYMENT
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION AND
UTILITIES
Motor Freight
Transportation Services
Communication
Electrical, Gas and Sanitary Services
TRADE
Wholesale Durable
Building Material, Hardware, Garden
Supply, Mobile Home Dealer
Food Stores
Auto Dealers and Gas Stations
Apparel and Furniture
Eating and Drinking
Miscellaneous Retail
FINANCE, INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE
Banking
Credit Agencies
Insurance Agents, Brokers
Real Estate
SERVICES AND MISCELLANEOUS
Hotel and Personal
Health
Othe,2 ... Education, legal, social
GOVERNMENT
General Government
CONSTRUCTION
AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
July
1,396
246
1,150
122
August
1,404
257
1,147
112
September
1,618
266
1,352
122
Payroll for
Third Quarter
1977
3,545,845
743,604
2,802,240
501,642
1 Food and Kindred Products experiences very high employment for
2 months during haIVest season. This seasonal employment was
not included in the totals
2 Employment in education is at a low point during July and August.
The full employment figure is represented in the September figure.
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Note: these figures include employment and payrolls covered by the
State employment insurance laws and Federal employment
compensation law. It excludes domestic workers, unpaid family
workers, agricultural workers, and the self employed.
Source: Oregon State Department of Human Resources, Employment
Division. Oregon Covered Employment and Payroll, 1977.
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TABLE 20
PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY, 1960 and 1969
Number Employed1 Percent Employed
Industry 1960 1969 1960 1969
Construction 78 78 8.6% 6.0%
Manufacturing 159 194 18.2% 14.8%
Durable Goods (87) (139) (9.6)% (10.6)%
Transportation, Communications,
Utilities & Sanitary Services 68 53 7.5% 4.1%
Wholesale and Retail Trade 176 316 19.5% 24.0%
Finance, Insurance, Business
and Repair Services 80 116 8.9% 8.9%
Professional and Related
Services 230 323 25.0% 24.7%
Educational Services - (140) - (10.7)%
Public Administration 50 54 5.5% 4.1%
Other Industries (Agriculture,
Forestry, Fisheries, and Mining) 63 --1Z§ 7.0% 13.4%
TOTAL 1,309 100.0%
1Total employed, 16 years and over.
Sources: 1960 and 1970 Census of Population, General Social and Economic Characteristics
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17.6% 18.3% 16.4%
82.4% 81.7% 83.6%
8.7% 8.0% 7.5%
26.9% 27.6% 23.9%
4.9% 4.8% 4.0%
29.9% 28.9% 38.5%1
2.7% 2.6% 2.3%
9.3% 9.8% 7.4%
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TABLE 21
EMPLOYMENT PERCENTAGE BY INDUSTRY, 1977
Employment By Month
3rd Quarter 1977
July August September
All Industry 1396 1404 1618
Manufacturing
Non-manufacturing
Transportation
Trade
Finance, Insurance,
Real Estate
Service and Misc.
Government
Construction
1Education at full employment after summer layoff.
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
3rd Quarter
Payroll
3,545,845
21.0%
79.0%
14.1%
25,3%
3.7%
23.9%
2.8%
9.2%
Source: Oregon State Department of Human Resources, Employment Division, Oregon Covered Employment
and Payrolls 1977.
TABLE 22
PERCENTAGE OF MANUFACTURING AND NON-MANUFACTURING
EMPLOYMENT FOR SELECTED AREAS
Silverton
Salem SMSA1
Portland SMSA2
Eugene SMSA3
State of Oregon
Yamhill County
Linn County
Manufacturing.
17.6%
16.9%
20.4%
21.2%
22.0%
32.4%
38.3%
Non-manufacturing
82.4%
83.1%
19.6%
78.8%
78.0%
67.6%
61.7%
1The Salem Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area includes Marion and Polk Counties.
2The Portland Standard Metropolitan Statistical.Area includes Clackamas, Washington, Multnomahand Clark
Counties.
. 3The Eugene Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area includes The Eugene Lane County.
Source: Oregon State Department of Human Resources, Employment Division,Oregon Covered Employment
and Payrolls 1977.
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Community Economic Disadvantages
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Economic growth in Silverton is restricted to some extent by its sewer and water system capabilities. These
limitations are discussed in depth in the Public Facilities element. The limited income growth potential of
Silverton's senior citizens and the cost of services that need to be provided to the low income elderly represent
an economic disadvantage to the comm~nity, especially in view of the proportionately large size of this age group.
A potential problem for Silverton is its limited economic base. Reliance on agriculture and food processing makes
the City dependent on the weather, national agricultural product prices, and other uncontrollable variables.
Furthermore, food processing is not a growth industry. Economic conditions appear to be reducing the amount
of hand-harvested crop acreage in the Silverton area. The growing recreational vehicle and mobile home industry
is not yet 'capable of supporting the economy if agricultural conditions were depressed for a lengthy period. It,
too, is a highly variable industry and is vulnerable to recessions in the general economy and to gas shortages.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. In 1970 about 30% of Silverton's population was part of the labor force, a considerably lower percent than
in the county as a whole. This reflects the high percentage of senior citizens living in Silverton and the many
farm workers who are not reported in employment statistics.
2. Silverton's labor force had an occupational group profile similar to the County and the State. About 19%
were service workers, 15% were professional and technical workers, 12% clerical workers, and 12% craftsmen
and foremen. The chief differences are that Silverton has a considerably higher percentage of service f
workers and farm workers than either the County or the State and a lower percentage of sales and clerical
workers.
3. The average number of scho.ol years com.pleted by Silverton's labor force in 1970 was 12.1. Silverton had
a lower percentage of college graduates and a higher percentage of residents who had not had a high
school education than either the County or the State.
4. The 1978 median income in Silverton was $12,813. In 1970 Silverton had proportionately more low income
households and fewer high income households than either the County or the State. In 1970,16.2% of
Silverton's families were below the poverty level, almost twice the state average.
5. Silverton's economy is typical of "bedroom" communities (smaller communities from which many residents
commute toa nearby larger city to work) with a high percentage of local employment in the trade and service
sectors. A 1977 survey indicated that about 50% of Silverton's work force commutes out of the City to work.
6. There is adequate land available for commercial and industrial growth. Land outside the city limits to the
west along the railroad tracks is considered appropriate for future heavy commercial and industrial use as
well as those lands already zoned for commercial and industrial use in the City.
7. Silverton's major economic advantages includes its ·proximity to Salem, available land for industrial
development, and location near recreational facilities and in scenic surroundings. Economic disadvantages
include limitations in sewer and water capabilities,limited income growth potential of senior citizens, cost of
services that need to be provided to the low income elderly, and, to some extent, a limited economic base.
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Economy
POLICIES
1. Provide land for light industrial development in an industrial park setting.
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
2. Enhance the desirability of the industrial park to potential users through improvements in vehicular and
railroad access and provision of public services.
3. Pursue Federal grants to assist in the development of industrial park properties.
4. Explore various possibilities for utilizing second story space above retail shops in the downtown core.
5. Encourage the provision of off-street parking for downtown employees and reservation of street parking for
COI1SUI11ers.
6. Explore the possibility for ensuring high quality development in the downtown area through a design review
process.
IMPLEMENTATION
Policies on economic development will be implemented through zoning and improvements in public services
(primarily transportation, sewer and water).
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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
GOAL
Provide a safe, convenient, balanced, aesthetic·and economical transportation system.
Objectives
1. Enhance the city's quality of life by providing adequate access to residences,
employment, services, social and recreational opportUnities..
2 Create an interconnected transportation system which supports both the existing and the
planned land uses.
3. Create a safe transportation system.
4 Operate transportation facilities at a level of service that is cost-effective and appropriate
for the ·area served.
5 Meet the access needs of land development while protecting public safety needs and
transportation operations.
6 Provide a balanced transportation system that provides options· for all transportation
modes.
Transportation Elem~ntUpdate
In 1998, Silverton received a grant from the Transportation Growth Management program
funded by the Oregon Department ofTransportation (ODOT) and the Department ofLand
Conservation and Development (DLeD) to update the City's Transportation System Plan (TSP).
The City's existing TSP had been adopted in the early 1990's and contained the plans for existing
and planned transportation systems. Subsequent to the adoption of the TSP several significant
factors occurred which warranted a revi~w of this plan. When the TSP was originally adopted
the city was just beg~nning to come out ofa prolonged recession which saw little development of
any kind during the 1980's. By contrast the 1990's witnessed unprecedented building
development in the coll1lilunity. Several large residential subdiyisions were developed and a
number ofother properties were involved in some sort ofdevelopment. The population of the
Silverton increased from 5,635 during the 1990 census to 6,740 at the time the grant request was
submitted. While this growth was within the projection forecast in the TSP it was felt that some
ofthe assumptions ofwhere this growth was occurring should be re-evaluated·to determine ifit
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was still compatible with the planned transportation facilities. The combined effect of these new
developments was anticipated to result in new users to the city"s transportation systems. The
Oregon Garden alone is projected to attract as many as 400,000 visitors annually. In
consideration of that it was felt that the update ofthe TSP was imperative.
The first step in the update process was the selection ofa consultant. Kittelson & Associates was
selected based in part on their having written the existing TSP, having done other projects in the
community and their involveD)ent with putting together a traffic impact analysi~ for the Oregon
Garden. Starting in the summer of 1998 and continuing into the summer of 1999 the consultant
met numerous times with a TSP citizen advisory committee. In addition, there were several
presentations before the Planning Commission, as well as joint work sessions before the City
Council/Planning Commission. The TSP was adopted by the City Council in November, 2000.
Overview of the TSP
The. transportation system plan consists pfa roa~way plan, transit plan, pedestrian facilities' plan,
bicycle facilities plan, access management plan, rail facilities plan, water facilities plan, pipeline
facilities plan, and transportation demand management strategies. The roadway plan includes an
updated road classification system that now distinguishes major from minor collectors, along
with arterial and local streets. The TSP identifies and updates street cross section standards,
including the introduction ofadded narrower street standards, which could be applied under
certain conditions. The access management plan includes access spacing standards for arterial,
collector, and local streets. The transit plan includes a proposal to expand poth community and
intercity bus service, and develop more par~ arid ride facilities. The pedestrian facilities plan
shows extending sidewalks on every arterial and collector street in the City, as well as certain
off-street pathways. The bicycle system plan shows the development ofbike lanes on' all arterial
and most collector as well as certain off-street bikeways. . -
Future Conditions
The future conditions·section ofthe TSP provides a summary ofthe process used to develop a
baseline traffic forecast for the year 2020 to be used in assessing transportation systems needs.
The 2020 population projectionis estimated by Marion County to be about 9,965 residents. The
20-year analysis of future conditions took into consideration this population projection, as well
as several land use alternatives; a "no build" forecast; additional traffic resulting from the
development ofthe Oregon Garden; as well as added through-traffic (traffic may be assumed to
be traveling through Silverton to Salem or to the Silver Falls State Park) on Highways 213 and
214.
In contrast to the previous TSP which used a February day as the critical analysis period for the
traffic modeling, this update used a July weekday p.m. peak hour to be more reflective of
anticipated traffic volume conditions.
By the year 2020 daily traffic volumes are projected to increase substantially on several major
streets in Silverton. ·Traffic volumes on Highway 214 are expected to range from 11,000-
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14,000 vehicles a day, while traffic on Highway 213 east,ofdowntown, will have approximately
10,000 vehicles a day. Traffic volumes on C Street are calculated to range from 10,000 to
15,000 vehicles a day. Meanwhile traffic volumes on Cascade Highway, near the Oregon
Garden, should be about 6,000 vehicles a day. The analysis of this research indicates that several
intersections in the city will have critical traffi~ movements operating at a' level of service "F"
(the lowest ranking) during this time period. These include: C Street' First Street; C Street'
McClaine Street; C Street' Water Street; Main ,Street', Water Street; and Water Street / Oak
Street. Each of these intersec~ions will require some fonn of traffic control and' or lane
configuration modifications in order to achieve an acceptable level ofservice in the future.
Transportation System Alternatives
As part of the TSP process a number ofalternatives for each of the major components of the tsp
were considered. The roadway alternatives included downtown couplet reconfiguration; west
side collector; north side collector; east side collector. Each of the alternatives was evaluated
against the following criteria: the ability of the improvement to improve access and connectivity
throughout the community; the capacity needs ofthe roadway system; construction costs; land
use impacts; and environmental impacts. Pedestrian and bicycle alternatives included adding
sidewalks to collectors and arterial streets where none currently exist; development ofoff-street
pathways. Transit alternatives included a number ofrouting alternatives for the Silver Trolley as
well as an intercity bus service alternative. As in any plan not all ofthe·altematives were
included as final recommendations in the final system plan. The decision ~o drop certain
alternatives also to into consideration its compatibility with the selected review criteria as well as
with expressed community values.
Transportation System Plan
The system plan is the culmination of the traffic and population projections, combined with the
various alternatives, in an effort todetennine a preferred alternative. A critical component ofthe
TSP is an updated roadway plan which identifies an appropriate functional classification of
streets and associated design standards; a plan for widening and pavement rehabilitation of
existing streets; and a plan for new street construction. The following is an overview ofeach
section ofthe TSP to highlight both the existing conditions and the planned aspects ofthat
component of the TSP.
Existing Roadway Conditions
~ithin a community there are a number ofdifferent types ofstreets. Each type is designed, or
should be designed, to serve a particular type of transportation function. A roadway hierarchy
system can be likened to a water course hierarchy, were small creeks feed into larger creeks,
which in tum feed into rivers. In much the same way roads can be viewed as functioning. At the
"headwaters" ofthe system are the local or residential streets. These are streets which are
designed to provide primarily local access to properties which either are presently developed, or
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will eventually be developed. Local street are narrower s.treets with a curb to curb pavement
which can vary inside the right ofway. The purpose ofthis is to encourage both access and
connectivity, while trying to control vehicle speeds. Local streets also tend to have low traffic
volume counts. Higher up the functional hierarchy are collector roads. These are roads which
are intended to carry greater traffic volume co~nts as they take traffic frori110cal streets and move
it to other local streets, but primarily towards arterial streets. Arterial streets are the major streets
within a community. These are streets which carry the largest volume of traffic and includes
traffic which may be staying within the community but also be designed with the needs oftraffic
which primarily intends to pass through a community. Because of the increased traffic load, and
the likelihood that these types of streets will have a higher speed limit than local streets, they are
designed to be a wider street inside a wider right ofway. .
"I'he following streets are classified as:
Arterial streets:
C Street (between McClaine and First Streets)
First Street (between north UGB and Lewis Street)
Lewis Street (between Water and First Streets)
Main Street (between Water and First Streets)
Oak Street (between Water Str~et and the east UGB)
Silverton Road (between Westfield Street and west UGB)
Water Street (between C Street and south UGB)
Westfield Street (betwee~ Main and McClaine Streets)
Collector streets:
Eureka Avenue
Evans Valley Road
Hobart Road
Ike Mooney Road
James Street (between Hobart Road to Water Street)
. Jeffers0ll: Street (between James Avenue to Second Street)
McClaine Street (West Main to C Street)
Monitor Road
Pine Street (James Avenue to City limits)
Second Street from Jefferson to C Street)
Ste~lhanuner Road
Water Street (James Avenue to C Street
West 'Main Street (First Street to Westfield Street)
All other streets are classified as local or residential streets.
It is often assumed that all streets which are within the city limits are maintained by the City of
Silverton. However, within the UGB, jurisdictions of roads fall into four categories (Figure 1),
City, state, county, and private. Each of these jurisdictions is responsible for upkeep and
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maintenance ofthat particular street, or segment ofthe s~eet.That particular jurisdiction is also
responsible for issuing access pennits onto that street. With the exception ofprivate roads each
jurisdiction which has· ownership for a street, or even a portion ofa road, is responsible for the
upkeep ofthat facility and the issuance ofaccess pennits. As a result of this multi-jurisdictional
approach ofthe community's streets there can ,often be confusion over access standards, roadway
standards required during construction projects, traffic enforcement issues also result from city
police·not having jurisdiction on county roads. In an effort to minimize any potential confusion
there will be a greater coordin~tion between the City, Marion County and the State for
development projections along either state ofcounty roads.
State highways:
County roads:
Private:
Oak Street, South Water Street, North First Street, Front Street, and a
portion ofC Street, along with a portion ofNorth Water Street.
C Street (from McClaine Street to Front Street), Eureka Ave., Industrial
Way, Evans Valley Road, Quarry Road, Cascade Highway, Westfield
Street, Silverton Road, Western Street, Ike Mooney Road, Evans Valley
Road, Steelhammer Road, Monitor Road, Monson Road, Folsom Road,
Hobart Road, Jefferson Street; and parts ofEast Main St., Reserve Street,
North Second Street, James Street, Grant Street, and Pine Street.
East View Lane, Division St., Woodland Drive, western end ofIndustrial
Way, Latham Lane, Setness Lane, Stark street.
All other.streets are within the· City's jurisdiction.
The TSP inc·ludes detailed traffic counts for 24 intersections within the city. This infonnation
illustrates the level of service, average delay observed at each intersection, critical volume to
capacity ratio, critical movement, as well as break down ofmovements for existing conditions.
This information provides the basis for projections and to help detennine which intersection may
require additional improvements. The result of this data collection indicates that currently most
of the intersections function at acceptable levels. The exception to this is the C and Water Street
intersection, and thee and McClaine Street intersection which are both at level E or worse.
Roadway plan
Figures 2 and.3 sh~ws the classification ofboth existing and planned streets. Ofparticular
importance are several planned future collector roads. Several collector roads are determined to
be needed to better move traffic, Qoth through the city, as well as to efficiently move traffic
within the city. The function ofa collector road is to provide both direct access to local
properties as well as move traffic from residential or local streets to arterial streets. The future
collector roads will be designed to have a curb to curb pavement width of 36 feet, within a public
right ofway of70 feet. Along the east side of the community a collector road is planned to
eventually connect Oak Street with South Water Street. This future street is planned as
intersecting Oak Street near the Monitor Road intersection and then paralleling Steelhammer
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Road to intersect with Evans Valley Road in the· 14400 t~ 14500 block ofEvans Valley Road.
The future road will then proceed south, through the large 100 acre property in the 4300 "lock of
Evans Valley Road. The collector will continue along a section ofIke Mooney Road where it
will connect to South Water Street as either a new road paralleling Division Street or the
continued but improved use ofIke Mooney Road depending on traffic engineering studies. A
segment of this road is planned to travel outside the City's UGB. Prior to the construction of this
particular segment the location will need to be consistent with County and State land use
regulations. In the west side of the. community a future collector road is planned connecting
Silverton Road to Pine Street. This future street will follow Monson Road to Silver Creek where
it will need to cross the creek in area east ofthe Silverton Treatment Plant.
Neighborhood collector:
Streets which are identified on Figure 27 (page 87) ofthe Transportation System Plan'are
. designated to be neighborhood collec~ors. The intent ofthis designation is to recognize
that certain segments of these streets have predominant characteristics such as street trees,
narrow streets, substandard rights-of-way and/or substandard home setbacks located in
well established neighborhoods. Ifthe street were automatically improved to full
collector standard it would reduce its livability attributes. Because new wider urban
collector street widths could destroy the appearance and character ofthe neighborhood,
the City desires to specifically exempt a street or segment ofa st~eetwhich is designated
as a neighborhood collector from future consideration for upgrades that would use the
new urban coll.ector standard. Figure 27 shows the Established Neighborhood Collector
streets that have been determined to be 'exempt from the full urban collector standard.
Unlike new collectors it is difficult to come up with a specific st~dard ofwhat. the cross
section of a neighborhood collector would look like since by definition it is intended to be
designed on a case by case basis. The question ofwho should decide to what extent these
streets be improved is a valid one. The most efficient way to detennine what level of
improvement .is appropriate for a particular neighborhood collector is for the City
Engineer to make design recommendations to the City Council, with the Council making
the final deterinination.
Nei&hborhood collectors
East Main Street, from Steelhammer Road to Third Street
Steelh~er Road, from Oak Street to Crestview Drive
West Main Street, from Eureka Avenue to Silver Creek bridge
McClaine Street, from W~st Main Street to James Street
James Street, from Schaldor Street to railroad tracks
Pine Street, from James Street to Grant Street
North Water Street, from James Street to· railroad tracks
The Plan" lists a number of street intersections which will need improvement during the planning
period. In the interim period traffic control personnel are being used to move traffic through key
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intersection in an efficient cost-effective manner until th~se intersections can be improved.
These include:
• C / First - add new signal
• C I McClaine / Westfield Street - add left tum lanes, new traffic signal
• C Street / N. Water Street - add turn lanes, new traffic signal
• First Street / Oak Street - new traffic signal
• Water Street I Main Street - add traffic signal, convert south approach to two-way
• N. Water Street I Oak Street - add traffic signal
• W. Main Street / McClaine Street - add left turn lane on McClaine Street
The TSP contains a projected list ofstreets which are planned to be re-paved, or in the case of
gravel streets to be paved. This is part of the City's intent to upgrade substandard streets.
Existing Publicparking
A downtown parking study was· initiated in the summ~r of 1998 to address the issu~ of
downtown parking for customers, residents, and employees. The study concluded that at the
present time there is sufficient parking capacity to satisfy the cUtTent parking needs. At the time
ofthe study there were approximately 1,100 private and public parking spaces available in the
downtown core. It was estimated that these parking spaces were utilized approximately 40%
during the weekday peak period, and about 25% during the Saturday peak period. However, the
study did document that if some ofthe private lots, 'Yhich are currently used for public parking
were to become unavailabl.e for public parking then there would be a parki~g shortage within the
downtown. Overall, parking demand was observed to rise sharply in the morning and level off
from 10:00 a.m. to about 4:00 p.m., with a slight increase in parking demand mid-afternoon, and
then settling back down to low parking demand levels after 4:00 p.m. Most motorists are parked
for no more than one hour, however 6% ofthe vehicles were·observed to park for more than 4
hours.
Public Parking Plan
The recommendation .ofthe Downtown Parking Study include:
• Continue the use ofparking meters, but consider increasing the levels of fines.
• Seek out shared use agreements with various churches and lodges in the. downtown area.
• Discourage business employee parking in the City park parking lot on West Main Street.
• Eliminate the practice ofallowing Eugene Field staffhave unlimited free parking in
metered p~king spacesi
• Avoid parking policies that reserve a parking space for a single business.
• Purchase properties which can be used for public parking.
• Loading zones should have posted operational times to allow short-term parking.
• Expand the use of the Silver Trolley to provide shuttle service between the Oregon
Garden and the commercial downtown core.
• Fonnulate a parking district for the downtown area.
• Develop uniform signage to direct drivers to public parking areas.
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Existing Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility
Sidewalks are located on many of the downtown streets, although further from the city center,
sidewalk linkages are missing. Sidewalks are being provided in all newer subdivisions but are
often lacking within older, established residential neighborhoods. In some cases sidewalks are
only provided on one ~ide ofthe street and pedestrians are forced to cross the. street in order to
continue walking on the sidewalk along the same road. Bike facilities are essentially limited to
the use of the existing street or sidewalk systems.
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Pedestrian and bicycle plan .
The TSP recognizes that sidewalks and bicycle lanes are important features of the City's
transportation system (Figures 4 anq 5). Sidewalks will be constructed on at least one side of 3:11
designated arterial and collector streets in the C~ty during the 20-year planning period. The plan
identifies a number ofstreets which do not have a compl~te sidewalk system. It is important to
note that as new developments are constructed or as road improvements are made, existing
sidewalks are connected to new sidewalks.' Sid~walks will be included as 'part of any
reconstruction ofarterial and collector streets. Local streets without sidewalks should
periodically be reviewed to determine a priority funding list for such improvements. This list of
streets requiring sidewalk improvements includes:
• C Street between McClaine and Front Street
• Cascade Highway west ofWestfield Street to provide a connection to the Oregon Garden
• Eureka Avenue
• Hobart Road
• Jefferson Street between N. Second Street and James Avenue
• James Street north ofFlorida Avenue
• Monitor Road
• N. Second Street north ofWhittier Street
.'. ' Oak: Street east ofNarway Street
• Pine Street west afGrant Street
• South Water Street south ofPeach Street
• Steelhammer Road
• East Main Street
In addition, several off-street pathways were identified as needing to be constructed during the
planning period. These include:
• A new pathway along portions ofa designated route connecting downtown Silverton with
the Oregon Garden, via Coolidge Street, Keene Avenue, Eureka Avenue, and an existing
easement into the Oregon Garden site.
• A new pathway on the east side ofSilver Creek between Wesley and Cowing Streets, and
along Cowing Street to South Water Street.
• A new pedestrian bridge over Silver Creek in the vicinity ofLewis Street, and another
pedestrian bridge in the Cowing Street area.
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Existing Rail Service
The Willamette Valley Railroad currently provides branch line rail service for the shipment of
commodities between Salem, Stayton, and Woodburn, through Silverton. The line is classified
as exempt to certain rail standards meaning it is limited to only carrying freight at speeds which
do not exceed 10 miles per hour. Passenger rail service to Silverton residents is provided by
AMTRAK in Salem or Portland.
Tllere are six existing railroad! highway grade crossings in Silverton:
• First Street south ofWhittier Street
• Hobart Road west ofHighway 214
• James Street north ofC Street
• Jefferson Street west ofHighway 214
• Silverton Road. west ofC Street
• Water Street north ofC Street
Gates and flashing lights are provided at the grade crossings on First and Water Streets and
Silverton Road, with no 'flashing lights at the other crossings.
Rail Fac_lities Plan
The TSP recognizes that the Willamette Valley Railroad provides an important transportation
alternative to busin~sses within the community. The City should continu~ to support the
operation of this rail line. At the present time the rail line is limited to cafrying only freight.
However, ifpassenger service could be provided then Silverton residents and businesses would
gain from this transportation opportunity. With the development of the Oregon Garden it may
be appropriate to consider a variety ofeconomic tie-ins, one ofwhich might be a tourist dinner
train operating along the branch line. The City will encourage the development ofpassenger and
tourist use ofthis train line. There are three raiI/highway grade crossing in need ofimprovement
in Silverton, associated with the Willamette Valley Railroad. These include:
• James Street - crossing gates and signals
• Jefferson Street - crossing gates and signals
• N. Water Street - possible crossing modifications associated with nearby C Street
intersection improvements
Existing Transit Service
Silverton is unique among smaller sized cities in that transit service has been available in
Silverton since July,1998. The Silver Trolley, a 14-passenger van, is owned by the City of
Silverton and operated by the City ofSilverton. The Silver Trolley runs a fixed r~ute daily
excluding weekends. It also provides intercity bus service connection to Wheels Community
Transportation. In addition, the Silverton Hospital runs Senior Plus, a medical transportation
program that has operated successfully for nine years. Seniors over 55 years of age and disabled
citizens of any age can schedule demand-response rides for medically-related appointments
Monday through Friday. Other transit operations are limited to the Silver Falls School District
school buses, and the Silverton Taxi service.
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Transit Facilities Plan
The Transit Facilities Plan of the TSP stresses the value ofthe community having and
maintaining a local transit system. The City will continue to support the operation of the Silver
Trolley as a means to provide transit service. In the future as transit service expands the City of
Silverton / Silverton Hospital may choose to work closely with the Marion and Polk County
Brokerage under the auspices of Chemeka Regional Transportation System.
The vision ofthe Silver Trolley is for ridership to grow at.a steady rate and to be able to provide
increased levels of service compatible with constraints of a community ofSilverton's size. At
the present there is only one 14 passenger van which is dependant upon volunteer drivers for
providing the service. It is envisioned that a~ funding options become more secure, an additional
vehicle will be purchased, and that paid drivers will be hired. so that the organization becomes
less dependant on the time·constraints ofvolunteers.
Existing air, water, pipeline
Silverton does not have a publicly-owned airport. Regional and commercial air service for
passengers and freight is provided at the Portland International Airport. The nearest public
general aviation facility is at the Salem Regional Airport. There is a site in the northwest comer
ofthe community which historically was used as both a public and private airport from the
1920's to the early 1980's. At the present time the property is outside the Silverton Urban
Growth Boundary and under Marion County~s jurisdiction for land use regulations. Marion
County regulations do not allow a public airport within an Exclusive Fann Use zone, but could
allow a private airstrip for personal use as a conditional use. The area is flat and contains an
unimproved landing strip. Urban residences are located to' the south, along with a new high
school to the southeast. Agricultural uses are to the north and west.
Pipeline transportation in and through Silverton, is limited to transmission lines for electricity,
cable television and telephone service, and pipeline transport ofwater,. sanitary and storm sewer,
and natural gas. Waterborne transportation is limited to recreational use of the Silverton
Reservoir located to the south ofthe UGB. Due to the size ofSilver Creek there are no
significant recreational opportunities along this water feature.
Air, Water, and Pipeline F~cilities Plan
Any use of the former airfield site at the northwest comer ofthe city for the purpose ofeither a
private airstrip or public airport, will require review and approval of the applicable jurisdiction
for zoning matters. Any potential flight patterns would need to be directed away ~om both the
school and nearby residences consistent with federal and state regulations. It is unlikely that a
public airport would be either owned or operated by the City, and so will likely need to be
privately owned. As there are no navigable rivers or lakes within the Silverton UGB waterborne
transportation is not an issue, or a need, now or in the future. All existing pipelines within and
through Silverton should be maintained as per the plans of the respective utility companies. Any
roadway improvements in the future that would impact a particular pipeline will need to properly
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address any required localized relocation ofsuch facility.
Access Management Strategies
The TSP contains access management strategies for Silverton Road and Highway 214. These
two streets were selected for consideration ofvarious access management strategies because each
street has some amount ofdevelopment, or redevelopment potential. The purpose of access
management is to facilitate the flow of traffic and to improve the safety ofa roadway corridor.
Access management strategies are applied to major roadway facilities in order to provide for
efficient function which that facility was intended to provide for travel through the highway
corridor. Without access management, traffic conditions in a corridor may become congested
due to queues forming across driveways, long delays in entering or·exiting the route, and
increased accident experience in the corridor.
Each street was broken down into smaller segments and existing conditions were mapped and
discussion ofspecific access management strategies was presented. Typically access
management strategies can include: traffic signal spacing; traffic signal operation; number of
travel lanes; driveway spacing; driveway location in relation to driveways on the opposite side of
the street or to public intersections; left-tum lanes; width ofleft-tum median; raised medians; and
local street circulation systems.
Specific recommendations for Silverton Road include several potential measures: realignment of
Railway Avenue to intersect across from Monson to eliminate the off-set·street intersection.
Develop an internal road system· on the north side of Silverton Road extending·from Rogers Lane
to Fosholm Road. Construct a raised median in the center lane ofSilverton Road to restrict local
access and turns. Establish a uniform driveway spacing standard of 175 feet between driveways.
Specific recommendations for Highway 214 include several potentialmeasures: Construct a
raised median in the center lane to restrict local access and turns. Access to new developments
should be either off Second Street, combining driveways to serve multiple developments, or
through the use of frontage roads. The TSP also contains access spacing standards. These
standards are to be included within the zone code as part ofa new section which pertains to
access Issues.
Transportation financing plan
The rSp identifies approximately $24 million worth of transportation related projects that are to
be funded over the 20 year planning period. Slightly more than a quarter of this ~ount ($6.3
million) is proposed to be associated with the reconstruction of arterials and collector roads.
Most of these improvements are scheduled as long tenn projects. Another $6.4 million is
projected to be spent on the construction ofnew collector roads. The remaining $12 million will
be needed for projected intersection improvements, pavement overlays, pedestrian and bicycle
,facilities, and expanded bus service. Table 6 gives a detailed breakdown and description of the
transportation improvement program.
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Table 6
Recommended Transportation Improvement Program
Estimated
Type ofTransportation Improvement Construction Cost
(Existing $)
New Roadways
Timeframe of
Improvement·
East side Collector (Monitor Rd. Extension) (8,500')
West side Collector & Bridge (Pine 51. to Silverton Road)(2400t)
Roadway Reconstruction
C Street (1,950') (First .. Westfield)
W.Main St.· (Westfield to Petit Lane)
Eureka Ave. (5,200') (W.Main to Edison Rd)
McClaine Stre~t, west of S. Cr~ek Shopping Center (3,500')
N. Second Street, R/R to City Limits (1,280')
S. Water Street (south ofJersey Street)(l ,000')
Westfield Street (2,450') (McClaine to W Main)
East Main Street
Steelhammer Road
Subtotal $5,880,000
$4,200,000
$1,680,000
$635,000
$1,880,000
$1,440,000
$970,000
$360,000
$325,000
$880,000
$320,000
$320,000
Long-term
Long-term
Mid-term
Long-term
Long-term
'Mid-term
Short-term
Long-term
Mid-term
Short-term
Short-term
Local Street Improvements
Overlays of existing paved streets,(numerous locations)
Pave selected gravel streets (5,100')
Ames Street, north of Main Street
B Street, west of Highway 214
Brooks Street, between Alder and Short Streets
D Street between First and Second
Elm Street
N. Third Street, north of Oak Street
Mead Street
OrdStreet
Park Street
Fosholm Street
Johnson Street
Lane Street east ofN. Second Street
Orchard Street
Short Street
Install traffic calming devices on selected local streets
Intersection Improvements
Cascade HwylWestfield Street (channelization)
Transportation Element
Subtotal $7,130,000
Subtotal $3,270,000
$50,0,000
$2,270,000
$500,000
$350,000
Short-term,
Mid-term,
Long-term
Short-term,
Mid-term,
Long-term
Short-term,
Mid-term,
Long-term
Short-term
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Type ofTransportation Improvement
C StreetlWater Street (Signal & Intersection Improvement) C StreetIFirst
Street (Signal)
C Street/McClaine Street (Signal or Roundabout)
Hobart RoadIHighway 214 (Channelization)
Main StreetlWater Street (incl. convertingS. Water St.to 2-Way between
Lewis and Main)
Main StreetlMcClaine Street (Channelization)
Oak Street/First Street
Estimated
Construction Cost
(Existing $)
$600,000
5150,000
5380,000
5100,000
5200,000
$150,000
$150,000
Timeframe of
Improvement*
Short-term
Mid-term
Short-term
Mid-term
Mid-term
Mid-term
Mid-term
Subtotal $2,080,000
Pedestrian Facilities
Pathway connecting downtown with Oregon Garden (via Coolidge Park
KeeneSt)
Pathway on east side ofSilver Creek (Wesley to Cowing St.)
New pedestrian bridges across Silver Creek (at Jersey St. and Cowing St.)
New sidewalks alona arterial/collector streets where needed and street not
identified for reconstruction
Subtotal
Bicycle Facilities
Bike path on west side of Silver Creek (within Coolidge Park to Cowing St)
Bike route signing on streets without bike lanes
Subtotal $355,000
Transit System Improvements
Phase I. Service Improvements (see Table 16)
Phase 2 Service Improvements (see Table 16)
100-space park-n-ride
$115,O~O
$70,000
$170;000
5500,000
$855,000
$330,000
$25,000
$1,080,000
$2,500,000
$300,000
Mid-term
Mid-term
Mid-term
Short-term,
Mid...term,
Long-term
Long-term
Short-term
Short-term
Long-term
Long-term
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
Subtotal $3,880,000
$22,595,000
*Short-term=O-5 years, Mid-term=6-10 years, Long-tenn=11-20+ years
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The following policies are intended to be used by the City to guide the development ofthe city's
transportation system over the next 20 years and the development of land which linked to the
city's transportation system. Some policies are geared to specific areas such as transit and will
be used by the City when applying for various funding optioJ1s. Other policies will offer
guidance and direction to the city when reviewing various land use proposals such as
subdivisions, zone and comprehensive plan changes, and other land use proposal which require
compliance with various comp plan policies.
POLICIES
A. Coordination
1. The City of Silverton shall notify ODOT of all project proposals and developm~nt .
applications a4jacent to state highways.
2. The City shall notify Marion County ofall project proposals and development
applications adjacent to couiltyroads.
3. The City of Silvertonshall notify ODOT, DLCD, and Marion County ofproposed
changes to the City's Transportation System Plan.
B. Access management
1. New development along arterial and collectors shall conform to the identified City
ofSilverton access spacing standards in the TSP, aug. other 'access management
requirements identified in the Oregon Highway Plan and the Marion County Rural
Transportation plan for roads under their juIisdiction.· Access pennits on state and
county roadways shall be obtained from ODOTandMarion County Public
Works, respectively.
2. Proposed new developments or redevelopment on arterial and·collectors will
. include shared access with adjacent properties to the extent possible.
c. Protection ofTransportation Facilities
1. Review of land use proposals and development applications shall include
consideration of options to minimize impacts on transportation facilities.
2. All plan map amendments sh~ll conform to the adopted TSP. Proposed
amendments should not substantially impact the functional classification or
operation of transportation facilities. To ensure proper review and mitigation, a
traffic impact study may be required for proposals that may impact transportation
facilities.
3. A list of transportation improvements that are allowed, conditionally allowed or
permitted through other procedures will be included in the Zoning Ordinance
amendments to better implement. the TSP.
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D. Street System
1. New street improvements shall be consistent with the general location, functional
classification, and typical cross sections (street standards) as set forth in the TSP.
2. New developments shall provide for street connectivity.
3. New developments shall provide for necessary street improvements which shall
be consistent with the street standards in th~ TSP and other City ordinances. .
4. The City of Silv~rtonshall encourage the use of traffic calming mechanisms as a
means t<;> reduce traffic speeds.
5. In recognition that the entry points into the community along North First Street,
Silverton Road~Oak Street, Pine Street, and South Water Street, will be some of
the most heavily traveled routes into the community by tourists, the City of
Silverton will develop strategies for"gateway" improvements.
6. The City ofSilverton shall continually work towards ensuring fQ.at all reasonable
effort is made that the identified transportation improvement projects are
completed during the identified planning period. The projects listed within the
TSP shall conform to projects identified within the City's Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP). The eIP. shall be reviewed on a bi-annual basis.
7. Streets identified in the City's TSP as "future collector roads" or as new local
streets, or local street extensions are detennined to be necessary for the proper
development ofthe City ofSilverton's transportation system during the 20-year
planning period.
8. The developer ofproperty which has a future collector located on it shall be
responsible for the construction of this street up to residential street standards.
The City ofSilverton shall participate in the construction of the roadway above
residential street standards.
9. The City ofSilverton shall encourage future residential streets and driveways to
have direct access onto future collectors.
10. Any segment of a future collector that is located outside the UGB shall not
provide access to lands outside of the city limits.
11. When a proposed development is detennined by the City to adversely impact the
function of either a street or an intersection then the developer shall be responsible
for providing necessary improvements to mitigate this impact on the City's
Transportation Element Page 20
transportation facility.
E. Public Transportation
1. The City ofSilverton shall continue to support the Silver Trolley to provide
transportation service for the transportation disadvantaged in Silverton. This will
include both fixed route and para-transit service.
2. The City ofSilverton should continue to support the efforts ofthe Special
Transportation Advisory Committee or its successors in the implementation ofthe
Regional Transportation Enhanqement Plan.
3. In an effort to minimize parki~g space constraints and to encourage visitors to the
Oregon Garden to visit the com:mercial core, th~ City of Silverton shall support
efforts to expand the fixed-route bus service to serve the Oregon Garden and other
City attractions.
4. The City ofSilverton will support efforts to develop intercity bus and rail service
between Silverton and other cities such as Salem and Woodburn.
5. In an effort to minimize vehicle miles traveled, the City will encourage demand
management programs such as commuter park-and-ride lots and vanpools to
reduce single-occupancy auto trips to and from Salem. "
6. The City ofSilverton shall continue to be active in working with appropriate
jurisdictions towards the formation of a coordinated regional transit effort.
F. Pedestrian System
1. . The City ofSilverton shall continue to extend its sidewalk system along arterial
and collector roads.
2. All new developments shall provide a sidewalk with curbs and gutters and storm
drainage facility along the frontage of any arterial, collector, or residential street.
Any requirement for off-site improvements shall be based on a rough
proportionality of the impact of the new development.
3. The City ofSilverton shall initiate strategies to fill in the gaps in the existing
sidewalk system.
4. Residential streets shall be further assessed and prioritized with respect to
sidewalk development.
5. New developments suc~ as subdivisi<?ns, schools, etc. shall"provide internal
sidewalks an/or off-street pathways for connectivity to adjacent parcels which are
Transportation Element Page 21
either undeveloped or planned to be developed.
G. Bicycle System
1. The ~ity of Silverton shall develop a bike lane I route system along arterial and
collector roads.
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All new developments shall be required to provide new bike lanes along the
frontage ofany arterial or collector roads. Any requirements for off-site
improvements ~hall be based on a rough pr~portionalityofthe impact of the new
development.
Streets shall be further assessed and prioritized ~ith respect to bike lane
development.
Appropriate bicycle parking facilities shall be provided at all new commercial,
industrial, institutional and multifamily developments offour or more units.
Bicycle parking facilities shall be located on site within 50 feet of a primary
entrance.
The City ofSilverton shall continueto support the operation ofthe Willamette
Valley Railroad as a means to provide altemativefreight trinsportation services to
the community.
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The City ofSilverton shall explore efforts to 'encourage linkages ofcommuter and
tourist passenger rail services between Silverton, Portland, Salem, and other
cities.
Any future street crossing of the railroad tracks shall be consistent with ODOr
and PUC requirements.
The City ofSilverton shall explore efforts to encourage pedestrian facilities linked
to passenger and commuter and tourist linkages ofrail services between Silverton,
Portland, Salem, and other cities.
I Air, Pipeline, and Water
1. It is unlikely that a public airport would be either owned or operated by the City
2. As there are no navigable rivers or lakes within the Silverton UGB waterborne
transportation is not an issue, or a need, now or in the future.
3. All existing pipelines within and through Silverton should be maintained as per
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Energy
ENERGY
GOAL
Conserve energy resources and encourage use of reusable energy resources.
OBJECTIVES
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
1. Encourage energy conservation through sound land use and transportation planning policies.
2. Encourage energy conservation through weatherization of new and existing residential and commercial
structures.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Overview
It is important to note at the outset that energy conservation itself is not the major aim of a total energy policy.
Rather, conservation provides a means for achieving social goals such as the: 1) reduction of dollars wasted in
producing energy whose value to consumers is less than the added production cost, 2) reduction in environmental
damage caused by energy production and use, 3) preservation of depletable energy resources for future
generations, 4) improving economic justice by avoidance of hardships to economically disadvantaged groups.
5) preservation of. freedom of choice, and 6) reduction of vulnerability to the -interruption of foreign sources of
energy.
Many improvements in the efficiency of energy production or consumption are not necessarily socially desirable.
For instance, while removal of automobile mufflers would improve the efficiency of energy use, it would also raise
the noise produced by automobiles to an undesirable level. Therefore, where the use of energy yields benefits
in excess of its cost to society (Le., automobile mufflers) energy policies would generally tend to encourage it.
Where the opposite is the case, conservation measures would be encouraged.
For the most part, energy policy in this larger context can only be effected on a national, regional or in some
cases, a state level. Local jurisdictions can affect energy production and consumption practices only minimally.
Of the courses open to cities such as Silverton, encouraging conservation in energy consumption seems to be
the most effective-means for achieving the broad social goals associated with energy policy and for implementing
the state energy goal..
Historical Energy Uses
From 1962 to 1973 there were upward trends in energy consumption in the United States as a whole, in the
Northwest and in Oregon. During this period the average annual rate of growth in total energy consumption was
5.5%2. In 1974, the economic recession and the oil embargo combined to reduce total consumption in Oregon
by 4.7%. This decline continued through 1975.
2The Historical data on energy use presented in this element is taken from "Oregon's Energy Future",
Second Annual Report, Oregon Department of Energy, January, 1978.
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Energy
Residential
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
From 1962 through 1972, residential consumption rose steadily at an annual rate of 3.6%. During 1973 and 1974.
usage declined 3.6% and 5.2% respectively. However, in 1975, residential consumption increased by 2%. This
sector now accounts for approximately 20% of total state energy usage. Portland General Electric currently
supplies approximately 24 million kilowatt hours for residential use in the Silverton area at a price of about 27 mils
per kilowatt. Research done by the Department of Energy indicates that water heating alone accounts for 65%
of the energy needed to operate the typical non-electrically heated home. Cooking, refrigeration and lighting
follow in order of energy use comprising about 1'3%. Electricity and natural gas have largely replaced petroleum
products in the provision ofenergy for residential use during the period from 1962-1975. Electricity now accounts
for about half of residential energy consumption. Since Silverton's population is projected to grow significantly
over the next two decades, additional amounts of energy will be needed in the residential sector.
Recent Conservation Legislation. During the past several years the State of Oregon has adopted legislation aimed
at encouraging conservation of energy and use of alternative energy resources in the residential sector.
Conservation through weatherization of homes is the focus of state legislation. Measures enacted include the
following:
1. In July 1974 a building code emphasizing thermal efficiency for aU new residential construction was enacted.
Homes built since July 1974 must meet required levels of insulation in the ceiling, floors and walls.. A new
code will go into effect sequentially in March 1978 and January 1979.. Ceiling and floor insulation values will
be increased and double glazed windows and vapor barriers will be required.
2. ORS 757.730 establishes programs for consumers to obtain a range of information and weatherization
services directly from space heat energy suppliers. These services include home heat loss inspections, cost
estimates of energy saving measures and information about low-interest loans. Lending institutions wilt
provide 6-1/2% loans for people who take advantage.of these programs.
3. For veterans, ORS 407.058 requires that in order to acquire a veteran's loan for a home built prior to July 1J
1974 (when state insulation standards went into effect for new home construction) J the home must meet new
Uretrofit" weatherization standards set by the Department of Commerce. Eligible veterans may also finance
weatherization home improvements through this measure.
4. Numerous Federal programs provide weatherization assistance to low-income and elderly persons. At the
state level, ORS 310.681 appropriates $4 million to the Department of Revenue for home weatherization
expenses for low-income and elderly residents. This is a reimbursement plan for the cost of weatherization
materials and services up to $300 per household for those who qualify.
5. Oregon provides a tax credit of up to $125 for the cost of weatherization materials. ORS 316.088 allows a
personal income tax credit for individual taxpayers to improve the energy efficiency of their principal resi-
dence or the principal residence of their renters, excluding mobile homes. Installation must meet applicable
minimum standards of the Uniform Building Code.
Implementation of these weatherization programs has already begun. The Department of Energy has analyzed
the expected impacts of tnese programs and estimates that on homes built before 1975, the annual yearly savings
in energy used for space heating would be approximately 20% for single family homes and 23% for apartments.
This estimate was based on the assumption that actions equivalent to insulating ceiling to R-19 and floors to R-9,
wrapping three inches of extra insulation around water heaters located in unheated areas, and weatherstripping
and caulking would be taken.
Recent Alternative Source Legislation. Because its major energy uses have relatively low-temperature heat
requirements, the residential sector is particularly"~uitablefor direct heat applications of alternative resources, such
as solar and geothermal energy. Perhaps the greatest inhibiting factor.in the use of alternative resources in this
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Energy
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
sector is initial cost. The "first cost" for the installation of alternative systems, in both conversion of older homes
and new construction, is stilr more than for a conventional electric or fossil fuel system.
To help overcome this cost barrier, two major bills were passed by the 1977 Oregon Legislature:
1. ORS 307.175 provides a tax credit to any Oregon homeowner who installs a certified solar,wind ·or
geothermal energy device in their principal or secondary residence. Twenty..five percent of the investment
cost, up to $1,000, may be claimed provided the alternative energy device will meet or exceed 10% of the
total energy requirements of the home and has been certified by the Department of Energy.
2. ORS 407.048 applies to all veterans who install solar, wind or geothermal energy devices in their homes.
A Department of Veterans's Affairs (DVA) loan of up to $3,000 may be obtained, provided the alternate
energy device meets criteria established by the DVA.
The Department of Energy forecasts that by 1997, 1.3% of residential units will have solar space heating and 37%
will have solar w~ter heating. At this time there is one Silverton home that utilizes solar energy for water heating.
Commercial
The· commercial sector accounts for about 10% of Oregon's total energy consumption. Usage patterns in this
sector closely resemble those in the residential sector with most of the energy applied to space and water heating
in stores, offices and public buildings. Nearly 14 million kilowatt hours of electricity are supplied to commercial
accounts in Silverton at an average price of 23 mils per kilowatt hour. As the population of Silverton increases,
commercial demand for energy will continue to rise. However, several important factors appear to be developing
which will affect future use patterns.
First, the increasing cost of energy will tend to improve the efficiency of energy use in the commercial sector by
eliminating energy waste through better insulation, better appliances and more efficient business practices. As
a result, slower growth in commercial energy demand is expected.
Second, mandatory and voluntary energy conservation standards could also slow the growth in energy
consumption in this sector. For example, ORS 456.747· mandates maximum lighting standards for all public
buildings constructed on or after July 1, 1978. Voluntary lighting standards for all existing public buildings win
also be established. In addition, voluntary energy conservation standards for existing public buildings will be
developed in accordance with ORS 456.748.
Third, reliance of the commercial sector on unconventional energy sources which are either renewable or in much
more abundant supply will tend to increase over time. Commercial buildings heated with solar energy already
exist. Increasing prices of conventional energy sources, teqhnical progress, incentives for solar and other
unconventional energy installations, and increasing public recognition and acceptance of renewable energy
sources mean that the long..term prospect for the utilization of alternate energy sources· is favorable.
Industrial
In 1975 the industrial sector accounted for 28% of Oregon's total energy consumption. The shares of total
industrial usage represented by petroleum and natural gas have fluctuated significantly since 1962, in part
reflecting shifts in the relative prices of these fuels. In contrast, electricity'S share of total usage has remained
fairly constant. This is primarily because electricity is used mainly in situations where other fuels can not be
readily substituted. In the future, the Department of Energy expects petroleum usage to increase as the industrial
use of natural gas declines. In addition, there could be an expanded usage of other sources, especially coal.
The rate at which other fuels are introduced will be largely affected by governmental incentives and disincentives
"for using certain fuels.
Cogeneration (production of electricity via additional steam from oil or gas burners as part of existing industrial
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Energy
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
process) has received much publicity lately, but has not been widely utilized because the economics have not
been favorable. This is especially true in Silverton and other Oregon cities where the electricity prices are low.
The only likely application of cogeneration in Silverton would be in the food processing plant, where the large
amount of steam used would justify cogeneration. The seasonality of the operation, however, renders the practice
unattractive.
Transportation
The transportation sector is the largest use of energy in Oregon, accounting for 42% of the State's total energy
consumption in 1975. Virtually all the consumption in this sector is· in the form of liquid·petroleum fuels and 87%
of the energy used for transportation was gasoline and diesel fuels for highway travel. This amounted to 36% of
the state's total energy consumption.
In the Economic and Transportation elements the potential for a car pooling and commuter bus program between
Silverton and Salem was discussed. While it is difficult to predict the amount of energy that could be saved
through the successful implementation of such a program there is no doubt that it would be significant. Some
energy could also be saved through an improvement in vehicular movement patterns, particularly in the downtown
area. "Stop and go· driving consumes more energy than smoother, non·stop driving.
Future Energy Sources
Over 38 million kilowatt hours are used annually within the City of Silverton at an average price of 26 mils per
kilowatt hour. Table 25 provides a detailed breakdown of electric energy usage in Silverton from 1977 to 1978.
Electricity is now provided to Silverton by Portland General Electric. There is a future potential for local energy
production through placement of a hydroelectric generator plant on Silver Creek. CH2M HILL engineers have
made a rough estimate of the power potential and project costs for construction of such a facility.
Thep6tential for generating power at Silverton Dam would vary considerably from season to season. There would
be approximately 200 to 250 cubic feet of water per second (cfs) available about 80% of the time from November
through May when normal water flows result in fairly large and continuous spillway discharges. The available flow
would be dramatically reduced during the remainder of the year. Only 5 to 50 cfs would be available from June
through October, with an average of about 10 cfs. During this period the reservoir could be drawn down below
the spillway crest and the only releases made would be those required for city use and possibly for fishlife. The
overall energy production of the plant would average about six million kilowatt hours per year.
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Energy
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Comprehensive Plan
TABLE 25
ELECTRICITY USAGE,AUGUST 1977-JULY 1978
City of Silverton
__,,;;;;;2 616
2,223 38,116,037
Type of Use
Residential
General Commercial
Residential Outside Lighting
Commercial Outside· Lighting
Public Outside Lighting
(city street lights, schools)
Summer lawn Irrigation
Total
Number of
Accounts
1,893
295
7
21
5
Kilowatt
Hours (kWh)
23,893,225
13,739,282
6,216
66,120
410,578
Dollars
Charged
640,626
317,988
480
3,401
20,846
36
983,377
Average cost per kilowatt hour -
Average kWh per household -
Average kWh per Business -
25.7 mils
12,622/27 mils per kWh
46,574/23 mils per kWh
Source: Portland General Electric, (Silverton Office) Area Revenue Report, July 1978
The estimated constructio.n cost of the facility is about 1.5 million dollars. Energy costs based on the relationship
of.annualproJect costs (construction loan amortization, maintenance costs,operating costs, insurance, supplies,
and .administration) to total kilowatt hours of energy produced are estimated at 34 mils per kilowatt hour.
A'lthoughthisrate 'per kilowatt 'hour is higher than the current "electricity costs in Silverton, it is interesting to view
it in relation to other cities around the country. In January, 1978, the cost of electricity in mils per kilowatt hour
in other cities was:
Seattle
Silverton
Portland
Denver
Baltimore
Washington, D.C.
Newark
New York City
11.4
25.7
27.2
34.4
40.0
49.2
63.0
94.9
The cost for local energy generation may seem more favorable as the cost of energy increases and Federal
programs encourage the development of such facilities.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. In Oregon, the residential sector accounts for about 20% of the total energy used, the commercial sector
about 10%, the industrial sector about 28%, and the transportation sector about 42%.
2. In residential use, water heating represents 65% of the energy demand of the typical non-electrical home.
Cooking, refrigeration and lighting fall in order of energy use, comprising an additional 13%. Electricity now
accounts for about half of residential energy consumption of Oregon.
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Comprehensive Plan
3. The State of Oregon has adopted energy legislation aimed at the residential sector. It focuses on conser-
vation through weatherization and encourages the use of alternative energy sources through various
incentives.
4. Energy saving in the commercial sector is expected to occur as the increasing cost of energy encourages
more efficiency of use, as mandatory and voluntary standards for energy use are set, and as reliance of the
commercial users on renewable or more available energy sources increases over time.
5. Cogeneration, or the production of electricity via additional steam from oil and gas burners, does not seem
to be viable for any of the existing industries in Silverton.
6. There is a potential for significant energy savings in the implementation of commuter bus and car pooling
program between Silverton and Salem.
7. A hydroelectric generating plant in Silver Creek would produce about six million· kilowatt hours (kWh) of
electricity per year at a cost of about 34 mils per kWh. PGE currently supplies the City of Silverton with over
38 million kWh of electricity per year at an average of 26 mils per kWh.
ALTERNATIVES
Three Approaches
There are three basic approaches that can be applied individually or in combination to increase the conservation
of energy and the use of renewable energy resources. These are public information programs, incentive programs
and enforcement..programs3.
Public Information Programs
Policies of providing information to energy consumers fall into two categories: 1) educating or informing individuals
about available opportunities, and 2) persuading individuals to change their behavior.
Although the American value system strongly endorses volunteerism as ethically desirable, reliance on voluntary
energy conservation promoted by persuasive appeals is not likely to produce sustained energy savings. These
appeals are heard primarily by those who are already in agreement and ignored by those who are opposed or
indifferent. A wealth of behavioral research indicates that conduct which involves personal sacrifices is not long
maintained in the absence of offsetting rewards. Thus while appeals for voluntary energy conservation are an
effective means of reducing energy demand during short-run emergencies including energy shortages, these
appeals are not likely to effectively reduce demands in the long run.
Public information programs to provide consumers with reliable and convincing information concerning
conservation practices (that are in their own best interest to adopt) are much more likely to produce sustained
energy savings than are appeals to volunteerism. One way to inform and educate consumers in energy
conservation measures is to initiate a program similar to the county agent system of the U.S. Department of Agri-
culture. This service would provide unbiased council on energy related matters to. residential consumers and
businesses The State of Washington has already embarked on such a program with funding from the U.S.
Department of Energy. This concept could easily be adapted to meet the needs of a local city government. While
~he positive and negative aspects of these alternatives and their energy saving impacts were
analyzed in depth in "Energy Futures Northwest", the final report of the Northwest Energy Policy Project
published in May 1978. Much of the text in this section was drawn from the discussion on pages 73-94
of this report. More information on the report would be available from the Pacific Northwest Regional
Commission, 700 East Evergreen Boulevard, Vancouver, Washington 98661.
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not always too successful in achieving energy savings, such information and education programs have many
desirable attributes with few undesirable side effects. Recent legislation has mandated that investor owned utilities
provide the consumer with information on energy conservation and weatherization. This program may be
adequate to meet Silverton's needs.
Incentive Programs
Another category of energy conservation policies includes providing monetary and other rewards in the form of
tax credits, low-interest loans, subsidies and excise taxes to adopters (and penalties to non-adopters) of various
energy conservation measures. Although it is in the economic interest of consumers and businesses to adopt
most of the measures without any incentives because they will save more money in lower fuel.biUs than it will cost
them to implement conservation measures; the incentives are designed to add yet more enthusiasm for adoption.
In cases where payback periods are very short, additional incentives are not likely to be effective except in the
case of providing low-interest loans to individuals who have no access to investment funds (low-income individuals
with limited borrowing capacity). In other cases where rewards make conservation either easier ·ormore
convenient, or shorten payback periods, incentive policies can be quite effective.
For the most part, such monetary incentives are ones that the City of Silverton would not be in a position to offer.
Many monetary incentives have already been made available through state and Federal legislation. TheCity's
role would more appropriately faU into the category of educating Silverton residents about their availability and
assisting persons in taking advantage of them. This can perhaps be done in conjunction with enforcement of the
building code and specialty codes.
Enforcement Programs
Mandatory regulations could be imposed by a local government to require energy conservation. The estimated
savings are significant; however, for the most part these mandatory actions would interfere with existing market
forces and reduce individual freedom of choice. While some of these regulations (such as building code reviSions)
could be enforced by minimal additional policing effort, others (such as requiring recycling ofpaper,glasst
afuminul'!l, and ferrous metals) might be very difficult or costly to enforce.
Potential Conservation Measures Appropriate for Silverton
Residential Sector
The largest short-run payoffs and therefore, the most attractive measures for energy conservation in the residential
sector are those· relative to weatherization of existing homes.. More detailed information on reducing heat loss
in residences is presented in Tables 25 and 26.
In new residential construction, energy could be conserved by : 1) using higher levels of ceiling, wall and floor
insulation and installing double-glazed windows and vapor barriers; 2) siting homes to take advantage of natural
sunlight; 3) landscaping yards to reduce the energy needed for heating and cooling; 4) clustering housing to
make use of common wall construction, reduce travel distances and reduce street construction and maintenance
costs; and 5) increasing use of solar space and water heating systems.
Commercial
Measures aimed at reducing energy consumption in Silverton's commercial sector would include: 1) reducing
ventilation and lighting levels in commercial buildings; 2) moderating thermostat settings; 3) adding wall and roof
insulation and double pane windows to existing buildings; and 4) using heat conserving features in new
commercial construction (more insulation, .fewer windows, efficient ventilation and lighting systems, etc).
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TABLE 26
REDUCING HEAT LOSS IN RESIDENCES1
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Conservation Measures
Ceiling insulation
Ceiling plus wall insulation
Ceiling, wall and floor
insulation
Complete insulation plus
storm windows
Complete insulation plus
storm windows and storm
doors
Heat Savings
(BTUNear/Home)
Electric Heat
57
87
95
104
106,
Heat Savings
(BTUNear/Home)
Oil or Gas Heat
95
145
159
175
179
Cost
$ 240
588
948
1,298
1,508
1Based on a typical 1200 square foot home located west of the Cascades. Savings are in terms of purchased
Btu 'and are therefore higher for oil and gas heated homes, assuming those furnaces are 60% efficient.
Source: "Energy Futures Northwest-, Northwest Energy Policy Project Final Report, May 1978, P. 81.
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TABLE 27
COST OF SAVING ELECTRICITY BY WEATHERIZING
ELECTRICALLY HEATED NORTHWEST HOMES
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Conservation Measures
for Homes West of Cascades
Ceiling insulation
R-O to R-19
R-11 to R-19
Add Wall insulation
R-O to R-13
Add storm windows
Add weatherstripping and
caulking
Add floor insulation
R-O toR-11
R-O to R-19
Add storm doors
*Assuming a 10% interest rate.
Useful Life
(Years)
20
20
20
20
5
20
20
10
Cost of Saving 1,000
kilowatt-hours of
Electricity
(1975 Dollars)
1.68
13.60
4.68
14.93
16.21
16.70
17.18
50.72
NOTE: The Oregon State Building and Specialty Code requires R-30 insulation for ceilings, R-11 insulation for
walls, and R-19 insulation for floors in new construction.
Source: IIEnergy Futures Northwest", Northwest Energy Policy Project Final Report, May 1978, p. 80.
Transportation
The primary means for conserving energy in Silverton's transportation sector would be through a reduction in the
number and length of automobile trips This could be accomplished by: 1) implementing a car pool or commuter
bus program as the need is shown; 2) providing bike and pedestrian paths between residential and employment
centers as funds become available; and 3) encouraging development of mixed-use high density
residential/commercial areas.
Public Services
Although the City of Silverton could reduce the energy cost of future public services by adopting a general policy
against providing sewer and water services where sewer or water must be pumped, other land use requirements
may mandate the pumping of these necessary public services. In gathering data for development of its urban
growth boundary, the City mapped all of the areas in which the pumping of sewage or water would be required.
In establishing the location of the boundary, consideration was given to pumping requirements of those areas
outside the city limits. Several of these areas remain inside the boundary because they were already committed
to urban use. The City recognizes that pumping to these areas may be required.
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POLICIES
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
1. The City will increase· the energy efficiency of city operations where possible, and encourage organization
of car pools and commuter bus programs.
2. The City will encourage the use of solar heating systems, landscaping and common wall construction as a
means to reduce energy needs for heating and cooling in new construction.
3. The City will continue to require new construction to meet new State standards for weatherization and energy
conservation.
4. "Strip" commercial and residential "sprawl" will be discouraged to reduce the number and length of auto-
mobile trips. "Mixed useR areas that combine residential uses with neighborhood commercial activities will
be encouraged as an alternate.
5. As need is shown and as funds become available the City will encourage establishment of a bike and pedes-
trian path system that· connects residential areas with employment centers.
I.MPLEMENTATION
Many of the energy policies will be implemented through revisions in the zoning, subdivision andPUD ordinances.
Height, bulk, and setback requirements will be revised to allow buildings to be sited so that they might take
advantage of solar energy as well as natural vegetation for screening. The Uniform Building and Specialty Codes
will be 'adhered to in order to meet new State weatherization standards.
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Public Facilities and Services
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
GOAL
City ot Silverton,
Comprehensive Plan
Provide orderly and efficient public.facilities and services to adequately meet the needs of Silverton· residents.
OBJECTIVES
1. Ensure the safety of Silverton citizens through adequate Police and fire Protection.
2. Protect the general health of local residents by providing adequate storm sewerage, sanitary sewerage
collection, and treatment, solid·waste disposal, and water treatment a.nd distribution.
3. Provide an adequate amount of parkland torfoeal use and provide a variety of recreation facilities to meet
the needs of aU age groups.
4. Provide sufficient land for school facilities.
·5. Maintain and· improve public facilities and city-owned facilities.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Figure 8, prepared in 1979, shows the location of Silverton's public facilities and several semipublic facilities. The
only change in location since then was the move of the Fire District in 1985. Formerly in the City Hall, a new fire
station is located on First Street (OR-214) one block north of 0 Street.
City Administrative and Service Center
The City Hall is located in a cluster of public buildings on South Water Street along Silver Creek. The City Police
Station is next to City Hall and the City Library is next to the Police Station.
The present City Hall was built in 1924. It· is in need of major repair or replacement.
The City Police D.epartment is housed in a remodeled flour mill office. It is in need of major repair or
replacement. Jail facilities are provided.in Salem by Marion County. The Marion County Sheriff's Department has
a sub-station on Front Street in Silverton to provide service to the unincorporated areas around Silverton, Mt.
Angel, and Scotts Mills.
The Silverton Country Museum south of the Library, and the Silverton Armory, located across from the museum,
complete the cluster of pUblic buildings on South Water Street.
Library
The City Library building includes approximately 4,000 square feet. The collection contains about 34,000 volumes.
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Public Facilities and Services
Fire and Emergency Medical Services
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
The Silverton Fire District provides fire and emergency medical services to the City of Silverton and the
surrounding area. The fire department includes ten full-time staff (including the chief and 60 volunteers. SO.me
19 department members are also emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The headquarters station is at 806 N.
First street. Other fire stations are at 80 McClaine Street, 13404 Riches Road,S.E., and 16436 N. Abiqua Road,
N.E. The Public Safety Dispatch Center and 911 answering point is· in the Police Department at 400 S. Water
Street.
Hospital Facilities
Hospital facilities are provided to the area by the 38-bed Silverton Hospital at Phelps and Welch Streets. The
hospital is operated by a non-profit corporation.
School Facilities
Silverton has four schools within the city limits. School District 4C includes grades K through 8 in three schools
and Silverton Union High School District 7J includes grades 9 through 12. District 7J receives students from
District 4C and eight other elementary districts. District 4C extends beyond the city limits and UGB and even
includes an enclave hear Silver Falls State Park.
The oldest school in the system is Eugene Field School, which was built in 1930. The school site offers little room
for expansion and play space is minimal. The City of Silverton and School District 4C funded a feasibility study
for reuse of the Eugene Field School that was completed in October 1985 by Richard Leonard, Architecture &
Planning and Tucson Myers &Associates. The study found that it would be possible to reuse the school building
as a community center, although senior housing does not appear to be a viable option. Due to financial
constraints no decision has yet been made to replace Eugene Field School. Any relocation to a new elementary
school (or perhaps two smaller schools) and reuse of the old building will be heavily dependent on the availability
of funding for both projects.
The capacity of the Eugene Field School is approximately 420. The present enrollment is 482 in grades Kthrough
3. The capacity of Robert Frost School is approximately 450, and the present enrollment is 413 in grades 3
through 6. The capacity of Mark Twain School (grades 7 and 8) is approximately 400, while the present
enrollment is 229. The capacity of the high school (grades 9 through 12) is about 1,100, and the present
enrollment is 732.
It is expected, if current trends continue, that during the next 20 years a new elementary school will have to be
constructed in Silverton. School District 4C owns a 10-acre site in the Steelhammer Road area for the purpose
of locating a new school at the Steelhammer site. However, additional facility requirements could also be met on
other land already owned by the school district. Use of school property for additional school buildings in this way
would eliminate some recreational resources now provided at these school sites. This factor was taken into
account in the projection of future park and recreation needs.
School Recreation Facilities
Several park and recreation facilities are owned and operated by the schools. About 2 acres of playground space
is available north of the Eugene Field School. The fenced, cleared area is used for organized games, softball
diamonds, and soccer fields. Approximately 8 aces of the Mark Twain school site is devoted to playfield use that
includes a baseball and softball diamond, a blacktopped play area, and a grass track. An additional 5 acres is
available as a community park with open space for passive and semiactive recreation.
The Robert Frost School site includes about 8 acres of playfield with a covered play area. Over 25 acres is
available as a community park resource that includes a nature trail, an arboretum, and a 20-station physical fitness
course. Twenty-one acres at the high school are developed as play fields. There are facilities for football (with
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stadium seating), track and field, baseball, softball, and tennis.
Parks and Recreation Facilities
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Residents of Silverton have a variety of parks and recreation facilities·available. Silver Fans State Park, located
about 10 miles south of Silverton, is an important recreational resource for Silverton as well as a feature that
attracts many people from outside the immediate area. There are also a number of city parks and school facilities
within the city as listed in Table 28 and discussed below.
TABLE 28
SILVERTON PARKS
Facility Type
Playgrounds
Coolidge-McClaine Park
lincoln Street
Eugene Field School
Robert Frost School
Mark Twain School
Subtotal
Playfields
Robert Frost School
Mark Twain ··School
HighSchool
Subtotal
Community Parks
Coolidge-McClaine Park
Olde Mill Park
Mark Twain School
Robert Frost School
Subtotal
TOTAL PARK ACRES
Sources: City of Silverton and School Districts 4C and 7J, 1978 and 1985
Acres
.3
.1
2.0
2.0
1.0
4.7
6.0
7.0
21.0
34.0
8.3
7.5
5.0
25.0
45.8
84.5
Within Silverton a total of 38.7 acres is available for playground and playfield use and 45.8 acres for community
park.use between the· city and school district facilities listed in Table 28. In addition, St. Paul's Catholic Church
permits use of its 4-acre field for Little League baseball.
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City Parks
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
The City owns three parks, Coolidge..;McClaine Park and Olde Mill Park are both located south of the central
business district on Silver Creek. A smalillmi.ni".-park is on Lincoln Street.
Coolidge-McClaine Park includes 8.6 acres on the west bank of Silver Creek. This wooded park serves mostly
for passive recreation. Within the park there is also a small children's play area of 0.3 acres that contains swings,
a slide, a merry-go-round and spring-mounted animal rides. The rest of the park is provided with picnic tables,
cooking facilities with hot and cold water, rest room facilities, a drinking fountain, a wading pool, swings, a large
climb-and-slide toy, and horseshoe pits, There are street lamps located in the park area to improve safety.
Olde Mill City Park is located next to other city-owned property containing the Silverton Country Museum, City HaU,
Library, Police Station and city parking lots. The park area covers approximately 7.5 acres and includes the City's
swimming pool. A foot bridge over Silver Creek connects the Olde Mill Park with Coolidge-McClaine Park.
Bikeways and pedestrian walkways have been provided in both parks.
Additional parks are expected to be developed on city-owned land along the southeast city limits, on the creek
at Peach Street, and adjacent to the waste water treatment plant. Parkland to serve the Steelhammer area will
have to be acquired during the planning period. Land for specific active recreation facilities (ban fields, tracks,
and so on) is included in the acres projected for school use, although such facilities would also be available for
use by the entire community.
Solid Waste Disposal
In recent years the solid waste from the City of Silverton has been disposed of at the Woodburn sanitary landfill.
That is about to change with the 1986 completion of the garbage-burning plant at Brooks. The garbage burner
and the remaining landfills in the area are under the jurisdiction of Marion County. The city franchises solid waste
disposal in the city .limits to United Disposal Services. Curb-side recycling began in Silverton before July 1, 1986.
DETAILED PUBLIC FACILITIES INVENTORY
The City of Silverton's public Facility Inventory was compiled in May 1985 by K & D Engineering, Inc. The Public
Facility Inventory is both a reference document for the city and a support document for the Comprehensive Plan.
The inventory contains tables of information including capacity and condition on four major municipal utilities;
sanitary sewer system, water system, street system, and storm drains. A set of maps is part of the inventory.
The City of Silverton's needs for major new public facilities are listed in Table 29, Recommend Public Facility
Improvements,.which is at the end of this section. Table 29 is keyed to Figure 10, Public Facility Planning Areas.
Both the table and map show the areas that will need to be served within the Silverton UGB when projected
growth occurs.
Sanitary Sewer System
Treatment Facilities
At the time of acknowledgement, the City of Silverton's sewage treatment system was performing marginally and
nearing the end of its design life.
The City of Silverton's waste water treatment plant was upgraded in 1984. The facility now has a design
population of 10,000. The major biological facilities were added to improve overall treatment. The plant uses the
trickling filter solids contact process to treat municipal waste water. The average dry weather plant flow is 1 million
.gallons per day. The peak hydraulic capacity is 4-1/2 million gallons per day.
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Comprehensive Plan
The new waste water treatment plant is performing well and meeting the effluent criteria for discharge to Silver
Creek. The Silverton plant is permitted to discharge effluent that does not exceed a biological oxygen demand
of 10/10 nor a suspended solid level of 10/10 during the summer months. The minimum stream flow on Silver
Creek was set at 23 cubic feet per second (cfs) in the summer. This flow will protect water quality by dispersing
the maximum summer effluent flow of 2.3 cfs from the Silverton sewage treatment plant.
Silverton Sewer Collection System
The sanitary sewer collection system has five lift stations for areas not serviceable by gravity flow. Four were
constructed in 1983 as part of the U.S. EPA funded waste water treatment and conection system improvements.
The fifth lift station had larger pumps installed in 1983 for greater capacity. Capacities of the lift stations should
generally be adequate through the current 20-year planning period. Additional data on each of the lift stations
is available in the waste water collection system operations and maintenance manual. The lift stations and the
characteristics of the areas they serve that could affect future capacity are discussed below.
The Silver Street lift station serves the SilverStreet and Alder Street residential·area. The station discharges into
the 12-inch sewer line along Alder Street just before an 8-inch siphon crossing of Silver Creek. The lift station
operates well within design capacity. It is not likely to require a capacity increase during the 20-yearplanning
period due to its restricted service area.
The Grant Street lift station is located between Florida Drive and Western Avenue. The current service area is
Florida Drive west of Montevista, and Montevista Street to Grant Street north of Florida Drive. The lift station
discharges into a gravity line on Grant Street one block north of the lift station. The Grant Street Lift Station may
be able to serve a small area of undeveloped land in addition to its existing service area. Capacity is considered
adequate throughout the 20~year planning period.
The lift·station located at the northwest corner afthe James Street and Florida Drive intersection serves a small
residential area along Florida Drive west of MontevistaStreet. . Some development east of James Street' may be
connected to this lift station. The capacity should be adequate throughout the 20-year planning period.
The West Main lift station is located on West Main Street, approximately 150 feet west of McClaine Street. It
serves most of west Silverton south of itCH Street and west of Silver Creek. The lift station discharges directly to
the Water Street trunk line at Main Street. The west Silverton area has a high rate of infiltration and intlow, and
efforts to reduce the infiltration and inflow may be necessary as the area develops. Otherwise, the lift station is
adequate for the planning period.
The lift station at Second and Jefferson Streets serves the residential neighborhoods from North Second to Mill
Street north of Whittier. The station discharges directly to the 15-inch trunk line on Second Street. Additional area
will be served by the Second and Jefferson lift station as development occurs during the planning period. As in
west Silverton, some infiltration and inflow reduction work may be needed in order to maintain adequate capacity
to handle waste water flows.
,Water System
At the time of acknowledgement several areas in Silverton were experiencing problems diJe to deficiencies in the
water system. The water treatment plant was upgraded in 1983, the city's main supply line was replaced, and
a 2 million gallon reservoir was constructed.
Sources of Water
The domestic water supply for Silverton is from Abiqua Creek and Silver Creek. The City of Silverton· has water
rights for up to 10 cubic feet per second (efs) or 6.46 million gallons per day (mgd) of water from Abiqua Creek.
The City of Silverton also has water rights to use 5 cfs from Silver Creek and storage rights for 1,300 acre-feet on
Silver Creek. Actual use averages between 1.2 and 1.5 cfs from Abiqua Creek during most of the year. The
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Comprehensive Plan
maximum summer use from Abiqua Creek has been about 3 efs. Silver Creek is used as a backup to the Abiqua
Creek supply, and to date the maximum summer use from Silver Creek has been 0.8 cfs. The city's water rights
should be more than adequate for the 20-year planning period, although there is a need to upgrade the Abiqua
supply line with a larger pipe.
Water Treatment Facility
The city's water treatment facility is located on east hill at the, corner of East Main and Ames Streets. The facility
consists of two rapid sand filtration plants. The original plant.was built in 1958 and an expansion was completed
in 1983. With the latest expansion, a total plant capacity of 5.5 million gallons per day is available. This should
be an adequate supply for the 20 year planning period. This assumes that no large users of industrial water
supplies will locate in Silverton, and that current water treatment standards remain in force.
Water Storage System
The City of Silverton currently has three water storage reservoirs with a capacity of 3.25 million gallons. Two of
the storage reservoirs (1.25 million gallons capacity) are at the water treatment A high-level storage reservoir with
2.0 million gallons capacity is located southeast of Silverton at an elevation of approximately' 590 feet.
Additional storage capacity of up to 3.5 million gallons will be required based on the projected population of 9,900
by the year 2005. This future requirement can be met with a new 1.5 million gallon reservoir in the next 5 to 10
years and another 2.0 million-gallon reservoir in 10 to 20 years. Possible locations are at the water treatment plant
and in west Silverton. A major user of water for consumptive purposes or a use with needs for high fire flows
cq~ld requ.ire greater storage.
Water Service Levels and Distribution System
Si(~e~oo cLJrrently distributes water to three pressure zones. Most of the town, including the downtown and the
nQ~h~est and north areas, are in the low level service area from elevations of approximately 200 t0315 feet. The
mid-level service area at 315 to 430 feet is between Reserve Street and Steelhammer Road on the east and the
Eureka, .Keene, Ross and Weiby neighborhoods in west Silverton. There are only a few services on the high level
system from 430 to 530 feet.
Storm Drain System
Preliminary work for a storm drain master plan was begun in July, 1983. Th'e work was continued as part of the
Public Facility Inventory in 1985. Future storm drain line sizes and locations were evaluated for the drainage basins
shown in Figure 9, Storm Sewer Drainage Basins. The map shows the areas that do not drain directly to Silver
Creek, the main drainage through the city, and corresponds to a large-scale (1- = 300') map kept at Silverton City
Hall. A 1"=600' scale map of potential future st,~rm drains is included in the Public Facilities Inventory.
The City of ~ilverton's storm drainage basin planning is based upon the rational method as described in the
Oregon State Highway Hydraulics Manual. The City of Silverton intends the storm drain planning map to serve
as a general guide. The individual projects should be designed to adequately drain a 5-year flood event (this is
the flood that has one chance in twenty of occurring in any given year). The projects listed in Table 29 assume
that no' detention basins are used, and the large projects listed are those with 24" pipe or larger.
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Street System
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
The street system in the City of Silverton was evaluated in the Public Facility Inventory. The inventory contains
information on aU Silverton streets by functional classification (arterial, collector, central business district, or local),
type of surfacing material (asphaltic concrete, Portland cement concrete, penetration macadam, oUmat, or
unimproved), condition from poor to excellent, width of pavement, adjacent activity, sight distance, grade and
traffic conditions.
Other information on streets is contained in the Transportation element, on the Federal Aid Urban (FAU) map for
the City of Silverton, and in recent reports on the FAU streets in SUverton. The street projects listed in Table 29
are those significant projects on arterial and collectors that are anticipated to be needed during the 20 ye.ar
planning period. Most of these projects are part of the FAU system although some are in city or county as wen
as state jurisdiction. The priority HAil projects or those needed in the next 5 years include projects that the City
of Silverton has proposed for the State Highway Division's next 6 year Highway Improvement Program. local
streets, which the City would rely upon developers to build, are not included in the projects listed in Table 29.
Bridges
There are three public highway bridges and four private bridges in Silv~rton. The Maln Street and James Avenue
bridges are city-owned. The liCIt Street bridge, built in 1960, is under Marion County jurisdiction. A pedestrian
bridge connecting Olde Mill Park with Coolidge--McClaine Park, was replaced in 1979. All of the bridges cross
Silver Creek.
The Main Street bridge is a concrete structure. The 36 foot width carries three traffic lanes and there are also 5
foot sidewalks on either side. The Main Street bridge was constructed in 1974. It had a rating of 84.2 when
inspected on September 27, 1984. .
The James Avenue bridge is a steel structure thatcarries two lanes of traffic. The bridge was constructed in 1929
and renovated in 1949. The bridge currently· has a sufficiency rating of 69.4, and an estimated remaining life of
30 years according to the Silverton Public Facility Inventory.
The Silverton Public Facility Inventory states: "Silverton's existing highway bridges appear sufficient to carry
anticipated traffic through the 20. year planning period considered for this report. It is·not likely that new bridge
construction will be required unless significant development on the west bank of Silver Creek takes place south
of McClaine and Coolidge Park. This area is currently served by a few private bridges which are not likely to be
suitable for public ownership.H
Future Service Areas
The map in Figure 10 shows areas within the city and urban growth boundary that will need to have public
facilities and services extended or upgraded as growth occurs. These areas are generally without significant
public facilities now, and the extension of services will need to be coordinated as development proposals are
evaluated in order to provide adequate levels of urban services. The type of anticipated development is briefly
described for each area to provide a better understanding of the needs and priorities for the projects listed in
Table 29.
West Silverton
This area (service area 7 in· Figure 10 and Table 29) is located south of Silver Creek and west of Main Street
There has been landowner interest in the formation of a very large Local Improvement District (LID). The LID
would provide the meansto develop or redevelop the area for a combination of industrial, commercial, residential,
and public uses. The estimated costs to serve this area are higher than other areas of similar size in the UGB
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Comprehensive Pla·n
because of the more intensive uses and greater public facility needs (such as larger lines for fire flows) for this
area.
Northwest Silverton
This area includes service areas 6 and 10. It is located north of Silver Creek and west of the railroad tracks, and
is designated primarily for residential use.
North Silverton
This area (service area 2,8, ·and 10) is mostly vacant land on the north side of the UGB. Service area 2 is the
Countryside Mobile Home Park approved in 1985. Service area 8 is entirely within the current city limits. Muchaf
area 12 has been designated for industrial use. The need for arterial and collector streets and water and sewer
line extensions will need to be coordinated as land parcels are divided and developed.
East Silverton
This area includes service areas 1, 3, and 11. Area 1, the Steelhammer area has been in need of sewer service
for several years, and this project is first on the city's priority list. The City in 1985 submitted an appl.ication for
the fourth time (after coming close three times) to the Oregon Intergovernmental Relations Division for a grant from
the Community Development Block Grant program. The completion of this project would eliminate the· last area
without sewers in the· city with health hazard conditions due to failing septic systems. The Ames Street area (#3)
is also designated and ready to construct·when funding is available. Area 11 would be developed later, also as
a residential area.
Southeast Silverton
This area located south of Evans Valley Road includes service areas 13 and 14. It would primarily be a low
density residential area. Most of service area 14 is designated as an "urban reserve", meaning that it has a low
priority for getting urban facilities and services. "
South Silverton
This area is located west of Silver Creek and south of West Main Street, and includes service areas 4, 5 and 9.
Areas 4 and 5 are mostly built up and the rest of this sector would see more residential development. Areas 4
and 5 are in need of major line replacement projects.
Possible Funding Sources
There are a variety of possible funding sources for public facilities in the City of Silverton. Among the alternative
financing methods to pay for public facilities are system development charges, construction of streets and other
improvements by developers, ad valorem taxes on real property, local improvement districts, utility fees, grants,
or loans from the state or federal governments, the city share of state taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and motor fuel,
and bonding. The availability and appropriateness of each of these funding sources varies or each type of public
facility.
The city operates water and sanitary sewer utilities. Utility fees are the city's main source of revenue to maintain
and improve the water supply and sanitary sewer systems. Utility fees and property taxes are the revenue sources
available to retire the city's bonded indebtedness and Farmer's Home Administration Loan for the sewer and water
systems. The City has found itself having to apply for grants to fund sewer line extensions due to the difficulties
of funding these actions through the property tax or use charges. The City of Silverton does not have either a
street utility nor a storm drainage utility.
The sources of financing for street construction and maintenance in the City are limited. The City relies upon
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Co.mprehensive Plan.
developers to construct new roads in subdivisions. Local improvement districts (LID's) can also be used for street
projects. The City uses its share of fuel tax revenues for street maintenance, and has relied to a large extent on
Marion County and the State Highway Division for assistance with construction and maintenance of major streets.
The City has participated in the Federal Aid Urban program since 1979.
Recommended Public Facility Improvements
Table 29 lists recommended public facility improvements for sanitary sewers, water supply, storm drainage, and
street projects. The projects listed are the significant projects needed to serve the area within the Silverton Urban
Growth Boundary. The service areas listed for sewer, water, and storm drain projects are those shown on Figure
10. The street projects are listed by street segment.
The projects listed in Table 29 are assigned a priority which corresponds to when the project would be needed
if projected growth is realized. Priority A means the short term or the first five years· of the planning period.
Priorities B, C,· and D are for each succeeding 5-year period. The projects listed are subject to change as various
development proposals and construction projects occur, and at future plan updates.
The cost estimates in Table 29 are based upon recent City of Silverton experience with similar projects. Cost
allocation of utility lines was calculated based on the 111 =300' public facility plan maps prepared by Kraus and
Dalke Consulting Engineers through a Comprehensive Plan Public Facility Development Grant from OLeO. The
significant projects listed include: minimum water line sizes of 6 inches, minimum sanitary sewer line sizes of 8
inches, minimum storm drainage line sizes of 24 inches, and arterial or collector streets.. For each area the total
project length and subsequent cost was calculated. N.o individual building lines or minor system Ilnes were
added. The lines calculated are those necessary to make water or sewer service available to structures that could
be sited throughout the service area. Individual line improvements not within the priority areas are generally
replacement projects within city limits. The total line replacement cost ·is shown to arrive at total system
improvement costs.
Summary
The City of Silverton has made substantial progress in planning for·and providing public facilities. The upgrading
of the water treatment plant in 1983 and of the sewage treatment plant in 1984 have eliminated a major constraint
to the community's ability to attract industry and serve future growth. Sewers were built in several health hazard
areas in recent years and the City is pursuing means to serve the last such area. Despite limited funding, the City
continues to explore means to improve the street system, install storm sewers, and investigate options to improve
other public facilities.
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TABLE 29
SILVERTON RECOMMENDED PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS\ 1986
A. Sanitary Sewer Project.•
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Service Area Project2
Steel hammer & Wall
Countryside M.H.P.
Ames Area
Coolidge Street
Jerome & West Bank
Pine Street
West Silverton
N. First & Jefferson
Eureka Area
Western-James Area
East Silverton
North Silverton
E.View Lane/Rock St.. Area
S.E. Silverton
Summary of Individual Projects
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS (Sewer Lines)
Proposed
Priority3
A
A
B
B
C
C
B
B
C
C
C
D
D
D
Subtotal
Estimated Cost4
$149,000
$49,000
$141,000
$22,000
$101,000
$98,000
$383,000
$32,000
$43,000
$126,000
$254,000
$302,000
$85,000
$161.000
$1,946,000
$208,000
$2,154,000
100es not include maintenance or small individual projects.
2These areas correspond to those shown· on Figure 10.
3Priority A means first 5 years (short term) ; Priority B means next 5 years; .Priority C means the third 5 years; and
Priority D is the fourth 5-year period in the 20-year planning period. Priorities are subject to change based on
future plan updates, available funding, and specific development proposals. As per OAR 660-11.025 sub 3, the
priorities listed herein are not a land use decision and appeals to LUBA based upon priority listings are prohibited.
4Estimated construction cost (rounded to nearest $1,000) as of January 1986 based on recent City of Silverton
experience with similar projects.
Source: City of Silverton, January 1986.
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TABLE 29
SILVERTON RECOMMENDED PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENT1, 1986
B•. Water System Projects
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Service Area/Project2
Steelhammer & Wall
Countryside M.H.P.
Ames Area
Coolidge Street
Jerome & West Bank
Pine Street
West Silverton
N. First & Jefferson
Eureka Area
Western-James Area
East Silverton
North Silverton
E.View Lane/Rock St. Area
S.E. Silverton
1.5 Million Gallon Storage Reservoir
2.0 Million Gallon Storage Reservoir
Individual Line Replacement Projects
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS rtVater System)
Proposed
Priority3
A
A
B
B
B
C
B
B
C
C
C
o
D
D
Subtotal
Estimated Cost4
$14,000
$62,000
$11,000
$22,000
$20,000
$84,000
$249,000
$31,000
$162,000
$105,000
$237,000
$348,000
Area served by
existing water main
$210,000
$1,555,000
260,000
350,000
977,000
$ 3,142,000
1Does not include maintenance or small individual projects.
~hese areas. correspond to those shown on Figure 10.
3Priority A means first 5 years (short term); Priority B means next 5 years; Priority C means the third 5 years; and
Priority 0 is the fourth 5-year period in the 20-year planning period. Priorities are subject to change based on
future plan updates, available funding, and specific development proposals. As per OAR 660-11.025 sub 3, the
priorities listed herein are not a land use decision and appeals to LUBA based upon priority listings are prohibited.
4Estimated construction cost (rounded to nearest $1,000) as· of January 1986 based on recent City of Silverton
experience with similar projects.
Source: City of Silverton, January 1986.
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TABLE 29
SILVERTON RECOMMENDED PUBLIC FACILITYIMPROVEMENTS1, 1986
C.Storm Sewer Projects
Service Area/Projeer
1. Steelhammer & Wall
2. Countryside M.H.P.
3. Ames Area
4. Coolidge Street
5. Jerome & West Bank
6. Pine Street
7. West Silverton
8. N. First & Jefferson
9. Eureka Area
1o. Western-James Area
13. East Silverton
12. North Silverton
13. E.View Lane/Rock S1. Area
14. S.E. Silverton
Summary of Individual Projects
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS (Storm Sewers)
Proposed
Priority3
8
A
B
B
B
C
B
B
C
C
C
D
D
D
Subtotal
Estimated Cost4
$91,000
Served by facilities
in adjacent area
Served by facilities
in adjacent area
$34,000
$10,000
$64,000
$416,000
$18,000
$130,000
$75,000
$373,000
$235,000
$10,000
$317,000
$1,773,000
$701,000
$2,474,000
1Does not include maintenance or small individual projects.
2These areas correspond to those shown on Figure 10.
3Priority A means first 5 years (short term); Priority B means next 5 years; Priority C means the third 5 years; and
Priority 0 is the fourth 5-year period in the 20~year planning period. Priorities·are subject to change. based on
future plan updates, avai.lable. funding, and specific development proposals. As per OAR 660-11.025 sub 3, the
priorities listed herein are not a land use d.ecision and appeals to LUBA based upon priority listings are prohibited.
4Estimated construction cost (rounded to nearest $1,000) as of January 1986 based on recent City of Silverton
experience with similar projects.
Source: City of Silverton, January 1986.
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TABLE 29
SILVERTON RECOMMENDED PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS1, 1986
D. Street Projects
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
Project location2
Intersection of C and Front Street
Widen and Realign OR-213; Church 81. to UGB
N.Second Street from B Street to Oak Street
West Main Street from Eureka to Westfield
East Main Street from Third Street to Rock Street
James· Street from Florida to Water Street
Steelhammer and Evans Valley from Oak to UGB
Hobart from Monitor Rd. to Hwy 214
N. Second· Street from Whittier to B Street
Eureka Ave. from Main Street to the City limits
N. Water from James Street to C Street
East Main Street from Rock Street to Steelhammer
Ike Mooney Rd. from S. Water Street to UGB
Jefferson Street from James to Mill Street
McClaine Street from W. Main to Trix Street
Pine Street from Grant to Airport Road
N.Second Street from Hobart Rd. to Whittier
James Street from Jefferson to Florida Drive
James Street from N. Water Street to C Street
Mill Street from Oak Street to Lincoln Street
West Main Street from McClaine to Eureka Ave.
N. Water Street from C Street to E. Main Street
McClaine Street from C Street to Trix Street
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS (Streets)
Proposed
Priority3
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
D
D
Estimated Cost4
$250,000
$390,000
$151,000
$191,000
$96,000
$156,000
$380,000
$582,000
$344,000
$195,000
$124,000
$180,000
$347,000
$280,000
138,000
$410,000
$300,000
$370,000
$106,000
$515,000
$220,000
$330,000
$192.000
$6,397,000
100es not include maintenance or small individual projects.
~hese areas correspond to those shown on Figure 1O.
3Priority A means first 5 years (short term); Priority B means next 5 years; Priority C means the third 5 years; and
Priority D is the fourth 5-year period in the 20-year planning period. Priorities are subject to change based on
future plan updates, available funding, and specific development proposals. As per OAR 660-11.025 sub 3, the
priorities listed herein are not a land use decision and appeals to LUBA based upon priority listings are prohibited.
4Estimated construction cost (rounded to nearest $1,000) as of January 1986 based on recent City of Silverton
experience with similar projects.
Source: City of Silverton, January 1986.
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TABLE 29
SILVERTON RECOMMENDED PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS1, 1986
Summary
Projects
A. Sanitary Sewer Projects
B. Water System Projects
C. Storm Sewer Projects
D. Street Projects
OVERALL TOTAL (Sewer, Water, Storm Sewers,
Streets)
Estimated Cost4
$2,154,000
$3,142,000
$2,474,000
$6,397,000
$14,167,000
1Does not include maintenance or small individual projects.
4Estimated construction cost (rounded to nearest $1,000) as of January 1986 based on recent City of Silverton
experience ~ith similar projects.
Source: City of Silverton, January 1986.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The present City Hall structure was built in 1924 and is in need of major repair or replacement.
2. The Police Department, housed in a remodelled flour mill and the City Library are located adjacent to the City
Hall. The Police building is in need of major repair or replacement.
3. The Silverton Fire District provides fire suppression and emergency medical services to the City of Silverton
and the surrounding area.
4. The Silverton Hospital is operated by a non-profit corporation.
5. The·Silverton school districts have sufficient land to meet future needs for new classrooms over the next 20
years. However, development of some school.district owned land may require development of parkland to
replace the parks adjacent to schools.
6. The City of Silverton and School District 4C have cooperated in studying alternatives for the reuse of the
Eugene Field Elementary school.
7. Parks and recreation facilities within Silverton include a total of 38.7 acres for playground and playfield use
and 45.8 acres for community park use.
8. Solid waste disposal is done by a city franchiser and coordinated with Marion County and the Department
of Environmental Quality.
9. The City of Silverton Public Facility Inventory compiled in 1985 contains detailed information on the sanitary
sewer system, water supply system, storm drainage, and the street system.
10. The sanitary sewer system now operates well within the requirements of its discharge permit, and the
treatment plant has adequate capacity for the planning period.
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11. The City of Silverton has water rights more than adequate to accommodate the anticipated growth ofthe next
20 years. Additional water storage will be needed to accommodate anticipated growth.
12. Storm sewer drainag.e basins have been established in the Public facilities Inventory as a general guide to
locating new and replacement storm drains.
13. Street construction and maintenance responsibility is shared between the City of Silverton, Marion County,
and the State Highway Division. Silverton is in the Federal Aid Urban system.
14. Bridges in Silverton appear to be adequate for the planning Period.
15. Preliminary engineering for future service areas in the Silverton Urban Growth Boundary has established the
estimated cost of providing the significant public facilities needed to support urban growth.
16. Possible funding sources for public facilities in Silverton include: system development charges, provision by
developers,property taxes, utility fees, grants, loans, revenue sharing from alcohol, fuel, and tobacco taxes,
and bonding.
17. Each of the implementation items discussed in the 1979Silverton Comprehensive plan were completed within
the past 5 years.
POLICIES
1. The City will investigate the repair or replacement of City Hall as well as the replacement or enlargement of
the Police department.
2. The City of .. Silverton· shall be the provider of these urban services within the Silverton Urban Growth
Boundary: 1) general administrative services; 2) sanitary sewer system; 3) municipal water supply; and 4)
storm drainage.
3. The City of Silverton shall provide police services in cooperation with the Marion County Sheriff and the
Oregon State Police.
4. The Silverton Fire District shall be the provider of fire service within the City of Silverton and the Silverton
urban growth area.
5. The City of Silverton shall continue to provide parks and recreation facilities in cooperation with school
districts 4C and 7J. The City shall consider the needs of the handicapped and those of limited mobility in
its design of public facilities, especially those for recreation.
6. The City of Silverton shall coordinate with School District 4C on the options for providing new elementary
school classrooms, and on the need to replace the Eugene Field School.
7. The Street System (including bridges) shall be provided jointly by the City of Silvertont Marion CountYt and
the Oregon State Highway Division as determined by those parts of the street system where each entity has
maintenance responsibility. Local streets may also be provided by private entities.
8. The City of Silverton shall coordinate with Marion County and the Department of Environmental Quality on
solid waste management issues.
9. The City of Silverton shall maintain and expand the sanitary sewer collection and treatment system with the
assistance of the Department of Environmental Quality.
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1o. The City of Silverton shall maintain and improve the municipal water system through the addition of needed
storage and distribution facilities.
11. Storm drains shall be coordinated with the location of streets and water and sewer lines.
12. It shall be the responsibility of subdivider's to provide new local streets.
13. The City of Silverton shall consider a Capitallm·provement Program in order to improve the implementation
of the Comprehensive Plan.
IMPLEMENTATION
Ongoing Actions
1. The City of Silverton shall coordinate with state and federal agencies to help obtain funding to provide
significant public facilities.
2. The Planning Commission and City Council evaluate the adequacy of public facilities in the review of land
use actions.
3. City staff cooperate with other units of local government (fire district, school districts, Marion County,
Mid-Willamette Valley COG) in order to maintain and improve the public facilities available in Silverton.
Future Actions
4. The City of Silverton shall consider the provision of public facilities and services when other elements of the
Comprehensive Plan and implementing ordinances are reviewed and updated in the future.
5. The City of Silverton shall review and update the Public Facilities element at least as often as every periodic
review, and every 3 years if possible.
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Citizen Involvement
GOAL
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Insure that the citizens of Silverton and those residents in the planning area have an opportunity to be involved
with all phases of the planning process.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Foster understanding of and support for local planning efforts.
2. Increase community awareness of government problems, activities and plans.
3. Identify community goals, needs and concerns which serve as the basis for the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Provide factual information unavailable to staff and the Citizen Involvement Committee and reflect local
attitudes.
5. Identify community priorities for needed .capital improvement programs.
6. Work toward implementation of specific decisions..
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
City Council
The City Council adopts the Comprehensive Plan, through public hearings and. public input received thrgugh the
Citizen Involvement Program. The Comprehensive Plan is a set of legislative policies for the City ~ndis used as
a guide to city actions, bUdget, laws and so on. The City Council, as the legislative policy-making body has the
authority and responsibility for setting city policy. The City Council will:
1. Initiate the planning program;
2. Require adherence to Citizen Involvement Program;
3. Consider public input;
4. Hold public hearings;
5. Adopt the Comprehensive Plan; and
6. Assure the necessary means and funds to implement the Citizen Involvement Program and Comprehensive
Plan.
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Planning Commission
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Comprehensive Plan
The Planning Commission advises the Council on land use related matters. The Commission directs and
coordinate.s formation of the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission will :
1. . Direct the development of· plan and policy recommendations;
2. Assure general public input on formulation of alternatives prior to the proposal of policies and recommend-
ations;
3. Hold public meetings and hearings;
4. Analyze citizen and staff input from a city-wide point of view and recommend the proposed plan to the City
Council for adoption;
5. Recommend ordinances and other implementation measures to carry out Comprehensive Plan policies and
recommendations;
6. Prepare or have prepared information. to facilitate citizen understanding of the Plan and the basis for it;
7. Review and recommend revisions and amendment to the Comprehensive Plan;
8. Provide the point of contact for Federal, state, regional and county agencies; and
9. Serve on a continuing basis as the Citizen Involvement Committee.
Committee For Citizen Involvement (Planning Commission)
The cel (Planning Commission) will:
1. Recommend a program which provides opportunities for citizens to be involved in all phases of
comprehensive land use planning;
2. Publicize the Citizen Involvement Program;
3. Assist in implementation and evaluation of Citizen Involvement Program. An annual evaluation will include:
a. Public notice that the CCI will meet to evaluate the Citizen Involvement Program and ask for citizen
comments on the program.
b. Review and evaluate all letters received from citizens during the previous period that indicate
dissatisfaction or satisfaction with the City's planning method and Citizen Involvement Program.
c. Review the Citizen Involvement Program to be sure that all procedures outlined therein were followed
during the review period.
d. Institute new procedures if there are indications of weakness in the Citizen Involvement Program.
e. Send a written report to the City Council indicating findings.
4. Assure that the public receives notices and planning information in a systematic manner - to inform the public
about proposed Comprehensive Plan revisions or simply to inform the public of what is occurring in the
revision or evaluation process.
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CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Citizens have been encouraged via newspaper articles, public notices, personalle~ers, tele.phone calls and
community bunetin boards to participate in each phase of the planning process.
Organization Phase
The first phase of the Citizen Involvement Program began in August of 1976, with the City Council selecting the
City 0 Planning Commission as the Committee for Citizen Involvement. The CCI sent a request to sixty social,
fratern"al, non-profit and governmental organizations within the planning area requesting that members of these
groups assist °in the update of the City .of Silverton's Comprehensive Plan. These organizations provided a
nucleus of thirty individuals who indicated interest in serving on the Citizen Involvement Committee, with many
expressing interest in specific areas of the plan revision.
After obtaining state planning grant funds and retaining a planning consultant, the Planning Commission, acting
as the eCI, announced a meeting for October of 1977 to begin discussion of the Comprehensive Plan revision..
The Committee advertised this meeting in the local newspaper and then sent special' notices to those thirty
individuals who had responded to the original request for planning assistance.
Twenty-seven individuals participated in this first planning meeting. They assisted by indicating their order of
preferences for those planning topics that were of interest to them. These individuals also indicated what they
felt wer~ the greatest problems or needs in the City and then ranked several issues in order of importance to them
as compared with the general public. These individuals also assisted in preparation of an expanded citizen
questionnaire for city and Urban Growth Boundary distribution.
The Citizen Involvement Committee then developed an extensive planning questionnaire in conjunction with the
City's planning consultant The planning questionnaire was sent to approximately"1,OOO individual.s living both
within the City and the proposed urban growth area. There were 250 surveys returned of which 212 were from
city residents and 38 were from non-city residents. Respondents to the planning questionnaire were also asked
to indicate their area of interest and to state whether they wished to serve on the Citizen Involvement Committee.
Twenty-three individuals stated interest in various portions of the Comprehensive Plan update and in.dicated they
would serve on the Citizen Involvement Committee.
Names, addresses and phone numbers of those who had responded to the various requests were then given to
the Citizen Involvement Coordinator (a local resident) who undertook the task of informing these individuals of the
committee meetings and soliciting their assistance and attendance at these committee meetings.
The Citizen Involvement Committee announced each of its CIP.meetings via public billboards, the Silverton-Appeal
Tribune, and at public meetings held by the Planning Commission and City Council. Periodic Council newsletters
have also urged public participation.
Citizen Involvement in Urban Growth Boundary Development
The Planning Commission acting as the CCI held a series of five public hearings to discuss the proposed Urban
Growth Boundary for the City of Silverton. Each public hearing was ·weU publicized in the Silverton
Appeal-Tribune. Each publication was accompanied by a map of the quadrant to be discussed at the hearing.
Citizens were requested to provide input Letters and petitions from 171 persons were received. Each letter or
petition was acknowledged by the city staff and this information was then transferred to the Citizen Involvement
Committee and the Silverton City Council. Landowner preference information (whether they wanted their
properties to be included or excluded from the Urban Growth Boundary) was mapped to aid the Planning
o Commission in its work.
Following adoption of the City'S Urban Growth Boundary by the Citizen Involvement Committee, it was presented
to the Silverton City Council for its recommendation. The City Council held four additional public hearings on the
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proposed Urban Growth Boundary. Hearing notices and quadrant maps were published prior to each meeting.
Each meeting was also publicized in the Silverton Appeal-Tribune as well as in Planning Commission and Silverton
City Council meetings and on the City ·HaU bulletin board. Each Urban Growth Boundary public hearing was
attended by 35 or more individuals and one public hearing was attended by 135 people.
The final public hearing held by the Marion County Commissioners to consider the Urban Growth Boundary was
attended by approximately 100 persons.
Citizen Involvement in Plan Development
The process used for involving citizens in the plan development phase involved four specific steps. Each meeting
was publicized in the Silverton Appeal-Tribune, and a short explanation of what was to be discussed was generally
included.
Mailing lists compiled in the organization phase of the Citizen Involvement Program and lists of individuals
compiled during study ofthe.Urban Growth Boundary, as weU·as lists of people who had offered assistance were
called. by volunteers when their areas of interest were to be discussed. Meeting dates were also announced via
the City Hall bulletin board and at regular and special Planning and Council meetings. In addition, the City Staff
hand..delivered many draft elements of the Plan document to businesses plus the Chamber of Commerce to invite
their comments· and participation in the review process.
Citizen Involvement Committee meetings were held in the evenings from 7:30 till 10:00 p.m. at the Silverton City
Hall, and all citizens present at the meetings were invited·to participate in an informal discussion of the element
draft under discussion that particular evening.
The Chairman of the Com.mittee discussed the goals and objectives of the draft under consideration, went over
the existing conditions and invited citizen· comments during the discussion. .
On occasion, individuals with technical knowledge such as the City Engineer, Community Development Specialist.,
State Economist and State Transportation Planning Coordinator, were invited to participate in the meetings to
answer technical questions. The City Engineer· was available at meetings to discuss natural hazards, public
facilities, transportation and other areas where his expertise was needed. The Community Development Specialist
was used extensively during the discussion of the Housing element draft and an Economist from the State
Employment Division participated in the discussion of the Economy element draft.
To obtain additional input concerning the Economy element draft, a seminar was held. Staff members of the State
Industrial Development Department and the Employment Division were invited to discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of encouraging economic development and what assistance is available to the community. Also
discussed at length was the City's economic profile. Bankers, environmentalists, business people and anyone
known to have a special interest in the Economy element draft were specifically invited to the seminar. Thirty-five
persons attended.
In addition, several public meetings were held to discuss sections of the plan relative to public facilities. The City's
engineering consultants participated in several discussions before the City Council, local clubs and at a forum
discussion to explain the rehabilitation needs of the City'S sewer and sewage plant facilities.
To date, approximately 150 to 200 persons have participated in the plan development phase.
Citizen Involvement in Plan Adoption
Following development of the Plan, citizens will be invited once again to become involved in its actual adoption.
The City's planning consultants will develop a tabloid summary of the draft Plan and mail copies to each individual
who indicated an interest on the City's mailing list.
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In addition, more brief summary of the draft Plan will be made a part of a special "Council Review" and sent to
each resident of the City as well as residents within the planning area. The RCouncil ReviewH is a tool of the City
Council to inform its residents of .happenings, policies or special events that have occurred or will occur in the
City.
Once the tabloid summaries and the Council Review have been distributed and all comments have been received,
the City Council and Citizen Involvement Committee will meet as necessary to review the draft Plan and consider
additional citizen input. These public meetings will be announced through the local press, Council Review and
community bulletin boards.
After this series of meetings, the Citizen Involvement Committee and City Council will hold a joint public hearing.
Notification of the hearing will be provided in the same manner as it was for other public hearings. This public
hearing on the draft Plan will resemble a town meeting and individual residents will be asked to provide either
written or oral comments.
It is anticipated that between 50 and 75 residents wiUoffer either written or oral comments once the Plan draft has
been completed. Following receipt of these comments and the public hearing, the Citizen Involvement Committee
and City Council will consider any additio'nal revisions to the Plan prior to its adoption (by ordinance) by the City
Council.
Citizen Involvement in Ordinance Revision
Citizens who have previously expressed an interest in implementing the Comprehensive Plan will be caned and
sent letters requesting their assistance in the ordinance revision. Newspaper and Council Review articles will also
give the times and places for these ordinance review sessions.
Continued Citizen Involvement in. Planning· Efforts
The Comprehensive Plan calls for a formal review of the Comprehensive Plan at five-year increments. Special
attention is to be given to monitoring population growth, future land needs and the housing mix ratio on an
ongoing basis.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The City of Silverton has an adopted Citizen Involvement Program and has fixed responsibilities for the
Planning Commission, Citizen Involvement Committee and City Council.
2. The Citizen Involvement Committee has conducted an extensive Citizen Involvement Program during the Plan
development stage and additional citizen involvement is planned during the Plan adoption and
implementation phases.
3. Citizen involvement was particularly intense during development of the Urban Growth Boundary.
4. The City has an approved Urban Growth Boundary and Policy Agreement with Marion County which outlines
procedures to be followed by both the City and Marion County for changing the Urban Growth Boundary and
revising the Plan.
5. Responsibility to review the Citizen Involvement Program is delegated to the Planning Commission acting as
the Citizen Involvement Committee. The Citizen Involvement Committee is charged with the responsibility
of monitoring the Citizen Involvement Program to insure that the objectives and goals of the program are
being met.
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POLICIES
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1. The Planning Commission wUI continue to act as the Committee for Citizen Involvement, and will coordinate
the" review and evaluation of the Comprehensive Plan and Citizen Involvement Program.
2. The City of Silverton's Comprehensive Plan will be amended only by ordinance of the City Council. Recom-
mendations for Plan amendments will be heard by the City Planning Commission with proposed changes
presented to the City Council in resolution form.
3. Recommendations for changes in the Urban Growth Boundary will be made by resolution from the Planning
Commission to the .. City Council. Changes· in the Urban Growth Boundary can be accomplished only by an
amending ordinance from the Silverton City Council.
4. Procedures contained in the Urban Growth Policy and Boundary Agreement between the City of Silverton
and Marion County will be followed.
5. Silverton residents and property owners within the planning area affected by Plan amendments and Urban
Growth Boundary changes will be given an opportunity to review and comment on any such changes.
6. Public hearings on Plan and Urban Growth Boundary changes will be held and adequate notice will be given
in accordance with these procedures:
a. A public hearing on the proposed change will be held and at least 30 days notice of a hearing will· be
given to all property owners within 250 feet from the boundary of the property where the changes are
proposed.
b. Major revisions (land use changes that have widespread and significant impact beyond the immediate
area, such as quantitative. changes producing large volumes of traffic; a qualitative change in the
character of the land use itself, such as conversion of residential to industrial use; or a special change
that affects large areas of many different ownerships) will require re-thinking of the public ne.ed
expressed in the plan.
c. Minor revisions (those having little significance beyond the immediate area of the change) will be
based on special studies or other information which justifies the public need for the change.
d. The· following criteria will be used in addition to those criteria found in the policy section of the
Urbanization element to establish whether a proposed plan amendment or zone change is justified:
• The change is in conformance with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
• There is a public need for the change and that public need is served by changing the
classification of the property under consideration.
• A public need will be met by a Plan or zone change which is not already met by other available
property in the area.
• The potential impact upon the area resulting from. the change has been considered.
e. If the request for a Plan change affecting the area within theUGB originates from an individual, he or
she will bear the burden of proot The request will be heard first by the Planning Commission which
will make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council and Marion County must both
approve the change before it can go into effect.
7. In an attempt to increase the quality and quantity of citizen involvement when considering Boundary, Plan
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and zone changes, the Planning Commission will:
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a. Publish newspaper notices in a legible format, preferably in the same location, that include clarifying
language, if needed, along with the legal description, and also provide a name that interested persons
can contact if more information is wanted.
b. Provide opportunities for citizen participation in all meetings.
c. Respond to citizens requesting justification for decisions made.
d. Encourage formation of neighborhood groups as a vehicle for additional citizen involvement in policies
or actions that affect the neighborhood.
8. The City will make available technical assistance and funds to assist the Citizen Involvement Committee in
the implementation of its program.
9. Other governmental agencies shall be involved in the planning process.
1O. The Comprehensive Plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission every five years.
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APPENDIX A
AGRICULTURAL CAPABILITY CLASSES
Class I· - Soils in Class I have few limitations that restrict their use.
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Soils in this class are suited to a wide range of plants and may be used safely for cultivated crops, pasture, range,
woodland, and wildlife. The soils are nearly level and erosion hazard (wind or water) is low. They are deep,
generally well drained, and easily worked. They hold water well and are either fairly well supplied with plant
nutrients or highly responsive to inputs of fertilizer.
The soils in Class I are not subject to damaging overflow. They are productive and suited to intensive cropping.
The local climate must be favorable for growing many of the common field crops.
Class II - Soils in Class nhave some limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require moderate conservation
practices.
Soils in Class II require careful soil management, including conservation practices, to prevent deterioration or to
improve air and· water relations when the soils are cultivated. The limitations are few and the practices are easy
to apply. The soils may be used for cultivated crops, pasture, range,woodland, or wildlife food and cover.
Limitations of soils in Class II may include singly or in combination the effects of (1) gentle slopes, (2) moderate
susceptibility to wind or water erosion or moderate adverse effects of past erosion, (3) less than ideal soil depth,
(4) somewhat unfavorable soil structure and workability, (5) slight to moderate salinity or sodium easily corrected
but likely to recur, (6) occasional damaging overflow, (7) wetness correctable by drainage but existing permanently
as a moderate limitation, and (8) slight climatic limitations on soil use and management.
The soils in this class provide the farm operator less latitude in the choice of either crops or management prac-
tices than soils in Class I. They may also require special soil-conserving cropping systems, soil conservation prac-
tices, water-control devices, or tillage methods when used for cultivated crops.
Class III - Soils in Class III have severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require special conservation
practices, or both.
Soils .in Class III have more restrictions than those in Class II and when used for cultivated crops the conservation
practices are usually more difficult to apply and to maintain. They may be used for cultivated crops, pasture,
woodland, range, or wildlife food and cover.
Limitations of soils in Class III restrict the amount of clean cultivation; timing of planting, tillage, and harvesting,
choice of crops; or some combination of these limitations. The limitations may result from the effects of one or
more of the following: (1) Moderately steep slopes; (2) high susceptibility to water or wind erosion or severe
adverse effects of past erosion; (3) frequent overflow accompanied by some crop damage; (4) very slow
permeability of the subsoil; (5) wetness or some continuing waterlogging after drainage; (6) shallow depths to
bedrock hardpan, fragipan, or claypan that limit the rooting zone and the water storage; (7) low moisture-holding
capacity; (8) low fertility not easily corrected; (9) moderate salinity or sodium; or (10) moderate climatic limitations.
Class IV - Soils in Class IV have very severe limitations that restrict the choice of plants, require very careful
management, or both.
The restrictions in use for soils in Class IV are greater than those in Class III and the choice of plants is more
limited. When ·these soils are cultivated, more careful management is required and conservation practices are
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more difficult to apply and maintain. Soils in Class IV may be used for crops, pasture, woodland, range, or wildlife
food and cover.
Soils in Class IV may be well suited to only two or three of the common crops or the harvest produced may be
low in relation to inputs over a long period of time. Use for cultivated crops is limited as'a result of the effects of
one or more permanent features such as (1) steep slopes, (2) severe susceptibility to water or wind erosion, (3)
severe effects of past erosion, (4) shallow soils, (5) low moisture holding capacity, (6) frequent overflows
accompanied by severe crop damage, (7) excessive wetness with continuing hazard of waterlogging after
drainage, (8) severe salinity of sodium, or (9) moderately adverse climate.
Class V - Soils in Class V have little or no erosion hazard but have other limitations impractical to remove that limit
their use largely to pasture, range, woodland, or wildlife food and cover.
Soils in Class V have lilnitations that restrict the kind of plants that can be grown and that prevent normal tillage
of cultivated crops. They are nearly level but some are wet, are frequently overflowed by streams, are stony, have
climatic limitations, or have some combination of these limitations. Examples of Class V are (1) soils of the bottom
lands subject to frequent overflow that prevents the normal production of cultivated crops, (2) nearly level soils
with a growing season that prevents the normal production of cultivated crops. (3) level or nearly lavel stony or
rocky soils, and (4) ponded areas where drainage for cultivated crops is not feasible but where soils are suitable
for grasses or trees. Because of these limitations cultivation of the common crops is not feasible but pastures
can be improved and benefits from proper management can be expected.
Class VI - Soils in Class VI have severe limitations that make them generally unsuited to cultivation and limit their
use largely to pasture or range, woodland, or wildlife food and cover.
Physical conditions of soils placed in Class VI are such that it is practical to apply range or pasture improvements,
if needed, such as seeding, liming, fertilizing, and water control with contour furrows, drainage ditches,diversions,
or water spreaders. Soils in Class VI. have continuing limitations that cannot be corrected, such as (1) steep
slope, (2) severe erosion hazard, (3) effects of pas erosion, (4) stoniness, (5) shallow rooting zone, (6) excessive
wetness or overflow, (7) low moisture capacity, (8) salinity or sodium or (9) severe climate. Because of one or
more of these limitations these soils are not generally suited to cultivated crops. But they maybe used for
pasture, range, woodland, or wildlife cover or for some combination of these.
Some soils in Class VI can be safely used for the common crops provided unusually intensive management is
used.
Class VII - Soils in Class VII have very severe limitations that make them unsuited to cultivation and that restrict
their use largely to grazing, woodland, or wildlife.
Physical conditions of soils in Class VII are such that it is impractical to apply such pasture or range improvements
as seeding, liming, fertilizing, and water control with contour furrows, ditches, diversions, or water spreaders. Soil
restrictions are more severe than those in Class VI because of one or more continuing limitations that cannot be
corrected, such as (1) very steep slopes, (2) erosion, (3) shallow soil, (4) stones, (5) wet soil, (6) salts or sodium,
(7) unfavorable climate, or (8) other limitations that make them unsuited to common cultivated crops. They can
be used safely for grazing or woodland or wildlife food and cover or for some combination of these under proper
management.
Class VIII - Soils and landforms in Class VIII have limitations that preclude their use for commercial plant produc-
tion and restrict their use to recreation, wildlife, or water supply or to aesthetic purposes.
Soils and landforms in Class VIII cannot be expected to return significant on-site benefits from management for
crops, grasses, or tees, although benefits from wildlife use, watershed protection, or recreation may be possible.
Limitations that cannot be corrected may result from the effects of one or more of the following: (1) erosion or
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erosion hazard, (2) severe climate, (3) wet soil, (4) stones, (5) low moisture capacity, and (6) salinity or sodium.
Badlands, rock outcrop, sandy beaches, river wash, mine tailings, and other nearly barren lands are included in
Class VIII. It may be necessary to give protection and management for plant growth to soils and landforms in
Class VIII in order to protect other more valuable soils, to control water, or for wildlife or aesthetic reasons.
CAPABILITY SUBCLASSES
Subclasses are groups of capability units within classes that have the same kinds of dominant limitations for agri-
cultural use as a result of soil and climate. Some soils are subject to erosion if they are not protected, While
others are naturally wet and must be drained if crops are to be grown. Some soils are shallow or draughty or
have other soil deficiencies. Still other soils occur in areas where climate limits their use. The four kinds of
limitations recognized at the subclass level are: risks of erosion, designated by the symbol (e); wetness, drainage,
or overflow (w); rooting-zone limitations (s); and climatic limitations (c). The subclass provides information about
both the degree and kind of limitation. Capability Class I has no subclasses.
Subclass (e) erosion is made up of soils where the susceptibility .to erosion is the dominant problem or hazard
in their use. Erosion susceptibility and past erosion damage are the major soil factors for placing soils in this
subclass.
Subclass (w) excess water is made up of soils where excess water is the dominant hazard or limitation in their
use. Poor soil drainage, wetness, high water table, and overflow are the criteria for determining which soils belong
in this subclass.
Subclass (s) soil limitations within the rooting zone includes, as the name implies, soils that have such limitations
as shallowness of rooting zones, stones, low moisture holding capacity, low fertility difficult to correct, and salinity
or sodium.
Subclass ee) climatic limitation is made up of soils where the climate (temperature or lack of moisture) is the only
major hazard or limitation in their use.
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APPENDIX B
PROPERTIES OF GEOLOGIC UNITS
Marine Sedimentary
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Marine sedimentary or marine rocks are found along the southeast portion of the UGB. The most common rock
types in this unit are shale, tuffaceous sandstone and sandstone. Shale beds are sometimes subject to
mechanical failures evidenced by slumping and sliding, depending on the amount of clay minerals present in the
soil.
Marine rocks yield small to moderate quantities of water to wells and are an important source of stock and
domestic supply over a large area of the foothills of the Cascade Range. A few will have yields as high as 100
gpm but most yield only a few gallons per minute. In marine rocks beneath the valley plain, salt may have
become entrapped and some wells will yield salt water. However, most of the water is of good q.uality for
domestic and stock uses.
Columbia River Group
The Columbia River Group covers a large area in the southwestern and southeastern portions of Silverton. Basalt
flows and infrequent sedimentary interbeds compose the Columbia River Group in the area.
Water from this group is usually adequate for stock and domestic uses. Quantities adequate for irrigation and
municipal supplies have been obtained from a few places. These basalt aquifers may not have great water
storage capabilities. as indicated by some wells, and can easily be overdeveloped, resulting in a year-to-yea.r
decline of water levels in wells that tap the aquifer~
With rare exceptions, the water from the basalt flows of the Columbia River Group is of good chemical quality and
suitable for most domestic, irrigation and industrial uses.
Terrace Alluvium
Terrace alluvium is located along the northeast portion of Silverton and consists of clay, silt, sand and gravel.
Between Butte and Silver Creeks, the thickest remnants of the alluvial fan range from 60 to 100 feet. These alluvial
fan remnants between the creeks would probably yield moderate quantities of water to wells.
Willamette Silt
The Willamette Silt is composed of sand, silt and some clay. It is found in the northwest section of Silverton. The
Willamette Silt has a lower permeability in comparison to the ·better sorted alluvial units, but is important to the
ground water resources because of its capacity to transmit rainfall to the underlying aquifers. Many of the earliest
wells dug in the valley plain area were completed in the WiUamette Silt and provided quantities of water adequate
for stock and domestic uses. Most modern wells are completed in the underlying Troutdale Formation, which
produces higher yields necessary to meet today's water demands. The Willamette Silt wells listed in Table 4
indicate a range of relatively high yields of water.
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Valley Alluvium
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Alluvial materials that underlie flood plains of the streams compose the valley alluvium. The valley alluvium is
found between the Willamette Silt and Columbia River Group units. Particles in the alluvial deposits along Silver,
Abiqua and Butte Creeks commonly range from sand to clay in size. Where the coarser materials that compose
the valley alluvium are saturated, they yield moderate quantities of water to wells. The wells listed in Table 4
illustrate the good quantities yielded by the valley alluvium.
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APPENDIX C
AGENCIES. AND ORGANIZATIONS CONTACTED OR CONSULTED
United States Department of Agriculture, Farmers Home Administration, Salem, Oregon.
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Oregon State Department of Transportation, Highway and Mass Transit Divisions, Salem and St. Paul, Oregon
(including Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation)
Oregon State Department of Commerce, Housing and Real Estate Divisions, Salem, Oregon.
Oregon State Department. of Environmental Quality, Portland, Oregon.
Oregon State Department of Economic Development, Portland, Oregon.
Oregon State Department of Land Conservation and Development, Salem, Oregon.
Oregon State Department of Human Resources, Employment Division, Salem, Oregon.
Oregon State Department of Forestry, Lyons, Oregon.
Oregon State Department of Water Resources, Salem, Oregon.
Oregon State Department of Fish and Wildlife, $alem, Oregon.
Oregon State Department of Energy, Salem, Oregon.
Oregon State Department of Public Utilities, Salem, Oregon.
Portland State University, Center for Population Research and Census, Portland, Oregon.
University of Oregon, Bureau of Governmental Research, Eugene, Oregon.
Portland General Electric, Area Development and Research Department and Silverton Office, Portland, Oregon,
and Salem, Oregon.
Association of Oregon Counties, Salem, Oregon.
League of Oregon Cities, Salem, Oregon.
Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments, Salem, Oregon.
Regional Park and Recreation Agency, Salem, Oregon.
Marion County Department of Community Development, Planning and Building Divisions, Salem, Oregon.
Marion County Housing Authority, Salem, Oregon.
Salem Department of Community Development, PI~nningDivision.
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Silverton Industrial Development Corporation, Silverton, Oregon.
Silverton Chamber of Commerce, Silverton, Oregon.
Silverton Police Department, Silverton, Oregon.
Silverton Public Works Department, Silverton, Oregon.
Silverton Fire Department, Silverton, Oregon.
Silverton Library, Silverton, Oregon. Silverton Hospital, Silverton, Oregon.
School Districts 4C and 7J, Silverton, Oregon.
Kraus and Dalke Consulting Engineers, Albany, Oregon.
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APPENDIX D
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISION DATES
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Below isa compilation of dates the Comprehensive Plan elements and appendices were completed or last
updated.
Introduction-I I I I I I I I I •••• I •• I ••• I I I • I I I •• I • I •••••• I •• I • I I I I I January 10. 1989
Urbanization ... I I I • I I I I ••• I I I I •••••••••• I ••• I •• I •• I • • • • • • •• August., 2002
Agricultural Lands I •••• I ••• I •••• I ••••• I •••• I • I •••• I I •• I ••• I I I I •• I • I July 1980
Open Space, Natural and Cultural Resources I I • I • I I I • I I I' •• I •• I I November 22, 1986
Air, Water and Land Resources Quality I I I I • I I • • I I • I I I • • I I I I I I I • I I • • I I •• July 1980
Natural Hazards . I I I I ~ I •• I I I •• I ••• I I I • I I .' •••••• I ••• I I ••• I • "' •••• I. July 1980
Housing . I I •• I • I I ••• I • I •• I • I • I I •• I I I • I I • I I • I I •••••••• I ••• I I •• I • Augus t 2002
Ec-anomy •.. I I I I I • I I •• I I I I I I -I I I I I I I I I • I • I • I •• I I I •• I I I -. I I I I I I I ••• July 198-0
Transportation I • I •• I ••• I I • I I I I' I •••••• I I I I • I I • ".' •• I • I •• I •• I • I November 2000
Energy I I •• I I ••• I I •• I I I I •••• I • I • I •• I • I •• I I •• I • I • I ••• I I • I I I I I I I I I July 1980
Public Facilities and Services I • I I •• I • I I I •• I ••• I ••• I •• I ••••• I • "' September 2 1986
Citizen Involvement I I •• I I I I •• I I I I •• I I I I I I I I I I I I I • I I I '-'. I I I • I I I • I I I I' July 1980
Appendix A - Agricultural Capability Class I I • I ••••• I • I I I I I I I I I • II I I • I I' I I July 1980
Appendix B - Geologic Units I' I • I • I ••••••• I •• I • I ••••• I • I I • I I •••• I I I I' July 1980
Appendix C - Agencies and Organizations .... I I' I I I I • II I I • I I I •••• I' December 1990
Appendix 0 - Comprehensive-Plan Revision Dates ...• I I •• I •••• I • I ••• I. December 1990
Appendix E - Establishment of the Urban Growth Boundary . I I • I • I I • I I I • I I • I I July 1980
Appendix F - Urban Growth Boundary and Policy Agreement . I • • • I • • I November 12, 1986
Appendix G - Documents of Plan Approval .. I •• I ••••••••• I ••• I I • • • • • • • •• July 1989
Appendix H - Statewide Planning Goals . I • I •• I ".' I •• I •••••••• I •• I I. January 25, 1990
Appendix I - Historic District Inventory I I ••• I I •• I •••• I I I I • I I I • • • • • • • August 15, 1986
Appendix J - 1980 Census Information .... I I • • I • • • It • • I I • •• • • •• • • I. • • I • August 1983
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APPENDIX E
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY
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This appendix details the methodology used in developing Silverton's urban growth boundary during preparation
of the 1979 Comprehensive Plan. It presents the assessment of future land needs, the factors considered in
locating the boundary, the areas of special concern, and the findings of fact developed to support the proposed
boundary.
ESTIMATION OF FUTURE LAND NEEDS
Methodology
In order to establish Silverton's urban growth boundary, a methodology similar to the one recommended in
University of Oregon's Urban Growth Handbook was developed. It involved the following six steps:
1. Project population for the year 2000.
2. Set a preliminary urban growth boundary for use as a study area.
3. Determine the acreage and location of lands unsuitable for urban use and lands already occupied within the
study area. Subtract acreages of these lands from that of the total study .area to determine the amount of
land available for future use (net buildable land).
4. Project future needs for residential, commercial, industrial, and public land. Define agricultural areas that
should be retained in their current uses and earmark acreages for use .in future roads and railroads. .
5. Estimate the overall acreage of vacant buildable land that is unusable for development and combine it with
the projection of future needs to determine the total land needed to accommodate anticipated growth.
6. Compare this amount of total land needed to the size of the preliminary urban growth boundary. Remap the
boundary to reflect information developed through this study proceeds. Table E-4 represents a summary
of acreage data developed on future land uses.
Population Projection
Although it is almost impossible to accurately forecast population in the year 2000, it was necessary to estimate
Silverton's population for planning purposes. Existing projections from a variety of sources, including the Sonne-
ville Power Administration (SPA), and the Center for Population Research and Census (CPRC) at Portland State
University were reviewed and evaluated. These projections were developed for Marion County as a whole and
included forecasts for 5-year intervals from 1970-2000.
The only projections available for the City of Silverton were those developed for the 208 Water Quality Planning
Program (208 Plan) COG in conjunction with CPRC~ These population figures were based on the CPRC
mid-range Marion County projection. A proportionate share of this population was allocated to the various cities
in the county by a "ratio'l approach (a percent share ·of the county population). In the allocation process, the
expected ratio for Silverton was adjusted upward from 2.8%.to 3.5% of the total county population. This was due
to anticipated rapid population growth resulting from future economic activities in the Salem area and accelerated
residential development when expanded sewage treatment capability is provided in Silverton. The 208 Plan
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figures project an average annual population growth between 1970 and 1980 of 4.4% and then indicate a
leveling-off near 2% per year between 1980 and 2000. This is due to an expected decline in birth rate and gradual
change in living patterns.
Since the 208 Plan projections for Marion County were comparable with those of other county projections
reviewed and, since Silverton's relative share 'of the county population had been calculated on the basis of what
was viewed as a realistic growth potential, it was decided to use the projections as a starting point.
A detailed review of the 208 Plan figures, however, indicated that the projected growth rate was not adequate to
account for the actual growth that had begun to occur between 1915 and 1977, and was expected to continue
as additional public sewer and water facilitiesl;>ecame·available in the early 1980's. The 208 Plan projected an
average annual growth rate between 1975 and 1980 of 4.4% while the actual growth between 1975 and 1977 was
5%. In addition, the 208 Plan projection indicated that Silverton's rapid growth would end in 1980, and that growth
would slow between 1980 .and .2000. This. assumption was not consistent with the. timing- of the planned
expansion of public sewer and. water facilities.
As a result of this analysis, several alternative population projections were made. A summary of populatio~trends
and forecasts .is presented in Table E-1 and E-2. The low projection represents the 208 Plan figures. The
medium-low projection represents a continued. 4% average annual growth rate through 1985 and then a
leveling-off at 2%. The medium-high projection represents the Silverton share (3.5%) of COG's Medium county
projections, and the high projection represents a continued 4% average annual growth rate through 1990 and then
a leveling-off at 2% to 2000.
It was decided to use the medium...low range projection of 9,916 people in the year 2000 for planning purposes.
Since the original CH2M HILL population projections were made the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments
has <revised the 208 Plan population figures for .Silverton. In September 1978,. the CO.GBoardapproved a
population projection of 9,900 for the year 2060. The 1978 Sanitary Sewerage Facilities Planning. Report for
Silverton also utilizes this figure.
Preliminary Urban Growth Boundary
The preliminary urban growth boundary (UGB) was delineated by the City of Silverton in 1976 as a study area.
Its size and location was based on the following assumptions:
1. A projected population for the year 2000 of 8,400.
2. The present city density would remain approximately the same (3-4 persons pet gross acre).
3. All properties presently served by city services would be included.
4. All areas included could be economically served by water and sewer.
5. All properties partially within the city limits would be entirely included.
Althoug h many adjustments were made in the preliminary boundary as a result of citizen preference, the version
utilized for the plan analysis contained approximately 2,850 acres. The adopted boundary included only 2,498
acres, a size that more closely reflected the amount of land needed to supply future land use requirements. It
is shown on Figure 1.
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Lands Unsuitable for Urban Use
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Not all of the land within the UGB is suitable for development. Unsuitable lands were identified and subtracted
from the acreage available within the UGB. Lands considered unsuitable for urban use include natural hazard
areas (floodway, steep slopes, landslide areas, areas with various soil and rock limitations) and wildUfehabitats.
It was anticipated that Class I-IV soils, to be maintained in agricultural use in accordance with state-wide planning
Goal 3, would be considered unsuitable for urban use. However, since the vast majority of land surrounding
Silverton <is comprised of Class I-IV soils, this perspective was modified. One hundred twenty-seven acres of
primarily Class II and III solis have been identified as an Agricultural/Urban Reserve that is to be protected from
encroachment by urban uses for as long a period as possible. This is discussed in the Agricultural Lands
element.
Although' the geology of Silverton is discussed at length in the Natural Hazards element, it is necessary to
consider particular aspects of the area's hazards briefly here in terms of their limitations to urban use.
The 1aD-year flood plain is the area· inundated by floods with an average occurrence of once every 100 years.
It is composed of the Hfloodway· and.the RfIoodway fringe.' The floodwayis the area In which location of structures
would restrict the flow of floodwater and cause significantly greater flood depths upstream. For this reason, the
44 acres of Silver Creek floodway (including the actual water surface) was considered unsuitable for urban use.
The 9 acre surface of Webb Lake was also subtracted from lands suitable for urban use.
The 117 vacant hillside acres with slopes of 15% and above. were also considered hazardous for urban
development While development on steep slopes is often possible if adequate precaution· is taken to ensure
slope stability (approximately 27 acres with slopes of 15% or greater are currently developed),. costs of developing
steep land is usually high. There is no history of landslide hazard in the Silverton hills, so no areas have been
designated as unsuitable for urban use on that basis.
TABLE E-1
POPULATION TRENDS
City of S.ilverton
Year Population Average Annual Increase
1940 2925
1950 3146 0.8%
1960 3051 (decrease) -0.2%
1970 4301 3.4%
1975 4880 2.6%
1977 5381 5.0%
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POPULATIONFORECAST
City of Silverton
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Low Projection
Average Annual Increase
Medium Low Projection
Average Annual Increase
Medium-High Projection
Average Annual Increase
High Projection
Average Annual Increase
1975
4880
5901
1977 1980
6052
4.4
5381
6621
2.3
5381
1985
6650
1.9
7363
4.0
7434
2.3
7363
4.0
1990
7067
1.2
8135
2.0
8361
2.4
8958
4.0
1995
7701
1.7
8982
2.0
9890
2.0
2000
8400
1.8
9916
2.0
10461
2.3
10919
2.0
The Soil Conservation Service (SCS) classifies many of the soil series in the Silverton area. as severely limited for
building purposes. These ratings ·are, for the most part, very conservative and do not take into account special
design features, on-site inspections or historic land use in the area. On the basis of conversations with several
SCS soil scientists, it was decided not· to classify any areas within the preliminary urban growth boundary as
unsuitable for urban use because of soil limitations.
The ability of the soil to absorb effluent was considered in the actual location of the final UGB, but was not
consid,ered as a criteria for eliminating particular areas from urban use. Those areas within the boundary deemed
unsuitable for septic tank drain fields because of soil limitations were identified as areas that should have priority
for receiving public sewerage and water services.
Ground water quality and the water-bearing and water-yielding properties of aquifers in the area appear sufficient
to support urban densities. Consequently, a need for public water service could not be used as a criterion for
including any specific areas in the UGB.
The Oregon State Department of Fish and Wildlife has identified many open spaces, trees and a riparian zone
along Silver Creek as areas of wildlife habitat. These are discussed in the Open Space, Natural and Cultural
Resources elements. Since these 'areas were already included in the acreage allotted to the floodway,no
additional acres have been considered unsuitable for urban use in order to preserve wildlife habitats.
Developed Land
Occupied lands, totalling 1,087 acres, were calculated on the basis of actual land in use (April 1978) for different
activities. These existing land uses are detailed in Table E-3. The 193 residential uses on lots larger than an acre
were enumerated as one acre each and were included in the 570-acre residential total. When determining land
occupied for residential use on Table E-4, however, it was assumed that by the year 2000 many of these larger
land holdings would be broken down into smaller lots for urban residential use. Therefore, an average of 3/5 acre
was assigned to each of these 193 large-lot residential uses rather than a full acre. Agriculture uses were derived
from a composite aerial photo of the Silverton area. Although identified as separate uses, agricultural lands were
grouped with vacant land in a combined category of "available land" indicating that they were considered generally
available for conversion to urban uses when needed.
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TABLE E·3
EXISTING LAND USE
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Inside
City Limits
Acres %
Between City Limits
and UGB
Acres %
UGB
Total
Acres %
Residential
SF
MF
Mobile
SUBTOTAL
370.5
26.8
--L.§
404.9
30.3%
2.2%
0.6%
33.1%
156.1
0.1
--M
164.6
12.3%
0.0%
0.6%
12.9%
526.6
26.9
16.0
569.5
21.1%
1.1%
0.6%
22.8%
Available
Agric.
Timber
Vacant
SUBTOTAL
Commercial
Industrial
Public
Right-of-Way
Water
TOTAL
91.3 7.5% 155.1 12.2% 246.4 9.9%
1'2.1 1.0% 90.3 7.1% 102.4 4.1%
270.3 22.1% 661.4 51.9% 931.7 37.3%
373.7 30.6% 906.8 71.2% 1280.5 51.3%
45.5 3.7% 5.6 0.4% 51.1 2..0%
19.0 1.5% 4.5 0.4% 23.5 0.9%
121.4 9.9% 1.7.5 1.4% 139.0 5.6%
238.6 19.5% 141.6 11.1% 380.2 15.2%
20.4 1.7% 33.3 2.6% 53.7 2.2%
1,224 100% 1,274 100% 2,498 100%
Note: Figures do not total exactly, due to rounding.
Sources: City of Silverton and CH2M HILL surveys, April 1978
This planned conversion of agricultural lands within the urban growth boundary to urban uses is discussed in the
chapter on Agricultural Lands.
Land already occupied (1,087 acres) combined with land unsuitable for urban use (170 acres) equals a total of
1,241 acres unavailable for building. When subtracted from the total acres in the UGB (2,498 acres), this yields
1,257 acres of net buildable land.
Future Land Use Projection
Residential Land
The projection of residential land needs.for the year 2000 was based on the following assumptions:
1. Mix of dwelling types: Single family 70%
Multiple family 20%
Mobile homes 10%
Although the existing mix of dwelling types in the City of Silverton is 81.3% single family, 16.1 % multiple
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Comprehensive Plan
family, and 2.6% mobile homes, this was considered an unrealistic mix to project for the year 2000. Silverton
is already experiencing a greater demand for multiple family and mobile home sites and expects this trend
to increase as costs of single family developments continue to rise and eliminate many buyers from the single
family home market. This is discussed at greater length in the Housing element.
2. Density: Single family - 5 units per net acre
(an average of 8,000 sq. ft. lots)
Multiple family - 12 units per net acre
Mobile homes - 9 units per net acre
3. Household Size: Single family 2.4
Multiple family 1.7
Mobile homes 1.7
Household size in Silverton is currently 2.9 persons. per single family unit, and 2.0 persons per multiple family
unit and mobile home. According to CPRC at Portland State University, household size is expected to drop
during the next 20 years. The estimates of household size used in this projection were based on work done
at CPRC during a current stUdy.
4. Vacancy Rates: Single family
Multiple family
Mobile homes
2.75% vacant
7.0% vacant
7.0% vacant
These vacancy rates are suggested as unormal" for supporting adequate housing market activity· by the
Economic Development and Research Branch of Portland General Electric. PGE reports current Silverton
vacancy rates (March 1978) at 1.79% vacancy for single family units and 2.96% vacancy for multiple family
units. These are quite low and, if used for projection purposes, would contribute to an undersupply of
needed land.
Based on these assumptions, it was calculated that for the estimated 4,535-person increase in population by the
year 2000, 272 additional residential acres would be needed for single family homes (1 ,359 units}, 48 for multiple
family homes (572 units), and 32 for mobile hOryles (286 units). Based on these projections, the density in the
year 2000 would be 11.6 persons per acre in residential use. The existing residential density in the City of
Silverton is 10.6 persons per acre in residential use.
Commercial Land
Future commercial needs were projected by an "acreage per person" method; the total number of acres of existing
commercial use was divided into the existing population to yield the number of commercial acres per person.
This acre per person figure was then divided into 4,535, the estimated population growth between 1977 and the
year 2000, to determine the number of commercial acres required to support the larger population. The result
was 43 acres needed for future commercial use.
This method assumes, of course, that the existing acreage in commercial use is adequate to serve the existing
population. This assumption is justified based on information provided in "Land Use in 33 Oregon Cities,1I a·1961
study compiled by the University of Oregon's Bureau of Governmental Research. According to this study, the
average commercial land per 100 persons is .57 acres. Silverton's current ratio is .95 acres of commercial land
per 100 persons reflecting the increase in off-street parking in commercial areas since the study was completed.
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Industrial Land
City of Silverton-
Comprehensive Plan
When compared with other Oregon cities, Silverton's existing amount of industrial land is low both in terms of its
percent of the total city acreage and industrial· acres per person.
According to the University of Oregon study, industrial use accounted for 11.4% of the developed land in the 33
Oregon cities investigated and there were an average of 1.6 industrial acres for every 100 persons. Only 2.3%
of the City of Silverton's developed acres are currently used for industrial purposes and there are only .4 industrial
acres per 100 persons.
The same University of Oregon report stated that the majority of cities studied had between .5 acres and 3 acres
of industrial land per 100 persons. With these parameters as guidelines, a need was projected for approximately
75 acres for future industrial use, at a rate of 2.5 acres for each additional 100 persons. This 75-acre figure was
also reasonable as a number of acres to set aside in one or two large parcels to provide a development site
suitable for attracting desirable new industry. Seventy-five acres provides an adequate amount of space for a
wide range of industrial uses, from a food processing operation to.a small light manufacturing plant.
There are currently 115 acres zoned for industrial use in Silverton, 95.5 acres in the large industrial park site and
the remainder in smaller sites along the Silverton-Mt. Angel highway (#214) and the railroad tracks. When
reviewing the actual land use potential of these smaller parcels it was difficult to project a use other than industrial
or heavy commercial. In addition, there are numerous sites outside the city limits to the west along the railroad
tracks that are suitable for heavy commercial or industrial uses. Therefore 125 acres were included in the
projected industrial need for the year 2000, although as much as 50 acres of this could easily be converted to
commercial use if appropriate businesses were interested in the specific sites.
Public Land
The projection of future public land needs was separated into three separate facets - school needs, park needs,
and other public and semipublic needs.
The school districts 4C and 7J currently own about 88 acres of land. There is currently an excess capacity
over-enrollment situation in each of the four schools. Even if·this excess capacity were utilized before the year
2000 and additional school space were needed, it is not likely that additional land would be acquired. Any new -
structures would probably be constructed on lands already owned by the school districts. Use of school property'
for additional school buildings in this way would eliminate some recreation resources now provided at these
school sites. This factor is taken into account in the projection of future park and recreation needs.
Standards for park and recreation facilities in Marion County were included as part of the 1975 Regional Park and
Recreation Facilities Plan. Local comm~nity parks that provide for the· general public needs (playground, open
play area, picnic tables, paths, benches, etc.) of smaller communities within the county were recommended at
2.5 acres per 1000 population, after a minimum of 5 acres of park land were provided in the community. Since
the first 5 acres of general park land have been provided in Silverton, application of this standard would result
in the need for an additional 12 acres of park land by the year 2000 to accommodate an increase of 4,535 in
population. In order to ensure that ample land is available to replace recreation resources that may be displaced
by new school construction, another 5 acres was added to the 12 acres of parkland needed by the year 2000,
for a total of 17.
Acreage for specific active recreation facility needs (ballfields, tracks, etc.) were included in the acres projected
for school use, although such facilities would be available for the entire community. School and park facilities are
discussed in greater detail in the Public Facilities and Services element.
Other public and semipublic land uses include government buildings and facilities, hospitals, churches, and other
non-profit institutional activities. Currently, there are approximately 55 acres of such uses. It is estimated that an
additional 46 acres will be needed to accommodate these uses by the year 2000. This projection was made by
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Comprehensive Plan
the "acreage-per-person- method discussed before in relation to future commercial· land needs.
The projected total of 202 acres· (63 additional acres) for public and semipublic use in the year 2000 represents
7.5% of the u~ban growth area, which is slightly lower than the existing percent of public lands within the Silverton
city limits (9.9%), and much less than the 20% figure considered average for Oregon cities (Urban Growth
Boundary Handbook).
Roads and Railroads
Rights-of-way for roads and railroads are usually estimated as 25% of the net buildable land in an area (Urban
Growth Boundary Handbook). Twenty-five percent of the 1,257 net buildable acres in the Silverton study area
is 314 acres. These were set aside for this purpose.
This calculation completed the proj9ction of lands for partioular future urban uses and resulted· in. a total of 897
acres needed.
Unusable Vacant land
Although it was determined that 897 acres were needed to meet future land use demands, all vacant buildable
land is not actually usable for development. Problems of access, odd configuration, location of existing structures
and ownership patterns remove a certain proportion of land from the overall supply. In the Silverton area, with
its special features (Silver Creek and hillside terrain), these factors take on added significance. While community
policies can help to promote the development of these difficult to use parcels, it is estimated that approximately
20% of existing vacant land within the city will not be abl~ ·to be developed (74 acres). Outside the city limits,
where there is an increased opportunity to maximize land utilizati.on through various development policies as new
development occurs, only about 10% of existing available land will be unusable (90 acres).
In proje~ting future residential land needs, a.density of five units per net acre for single-family development was
used. This density reflects future development activity involving the subdivision of vacant land. This subdivision
will be relatively easy to accomplish in areas where the existing parcels are 5 acres or larger and there is little
existing development, but much more difficult where the parcel sizes are smaller than 5 acres in more developed
residential areas. There are eight areas outside the Silverton city limits but within the urban growth boundary
where the parcels range in size from 1 to 5 acres and the residential use is extensive, which are identified
specifically below:
Location
North of Hobart Road, NE of Webb Lake
South of Hobart Road, between Second Street and Railroad
Between Grant & James Streets, North of City limits
West Pine Street
West of Monson Road, between Creek & Railroad
NE of Eureka Avenue
South Water Street, between Ike Mooney Road & Division Street
Oak Street, East of Monitor Road
Total
71.2
25.0
16.4
55.0
7.8
36.2
26.3
7.8
245.7
These areas total less than a fifth of the land between the Silverton city limits and the urban growth boundary.
In the calculations used to determine the land already occupied for residential use in TableE-4, each of the
residences in the eight areas just mentioned was enumerated as 3/5 of an acre,based on the assumption that
the lots on which these homes were located would be redeveloped for higher density urban residential use. The
remainder of each parcel was considered vacant and available for use during the planning .period.
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Comprehensive Plan
In establishing the overall amount of available land for future development, it is desirable to take into account the
possibility for redevelopment rather than to exaggerate the amount of land already occupied. In the case of these
eight particular areas, however, it is unUkely that redevelopment will occur as readily as in the other areas between
the city limits and the urban growth boundary, where the parcels are larger and existing residential uses are more
scattered. larger parcels and fewer existing uses facilitate land acquisition, design of access and circulation
patterns in the new development, and more efficient use of the available acreage. This, in tum, tends to reduce
development costs and encourage development.
Since the parcelization and land use pattern in these particular 246 acres discourages redevelopment, .it is
reasonable to assume that only half of this land wUI actually be redeveloped to urban density by the year 2000.
To take this into account, 123 acres (half of the acreage in these eight tracts) is considered unusable.
The total of vacant unusable land, then, is 287 acres. Combined with the 897 acres needed for future urban uses,
this equals the total I,and needed within the UGB to accommodate anticipated growth; 1,184 acres of the 1,257
net buildable acres available are accounted for, leaving a balance of 73 acres.
LOCATION OF THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY
Methodology
The final·alterations in the preliminary UGB study are.a were made primarily on.the basis of physical and natural
features of the area. A series of map overlays were prepared that indicated the location of soils suitable for
agriculture (Class I-IV soils), soils suitable for septic tank drain fields, steep slopes, flood plain, existing lsoduse.,
existing sewer and water lines and areas in whic.h pumping would be required for future sewer and water services.
By reviewing the overlays in vari.ous combinations, it was possible to compare specific areas for their desira
for urbanization. In attempting to reduce the size of the preliminary urban growth boundary tamore accurately
reflect proJected need, factors relating to public service costs and existing land use patterns took an added
significance. Citizen involvement also played an important roJe in identifying possible areas for inclusion or deletion
from the boundary. This procedure is detailed in the Citizen Involvement element.
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TABLE E·4
FUTURE LAND USE
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Acres
Urban Growth Area 2498
Land Unsuitable for Urban Use 170
Floodway and Creek Surface 44
Webb Lake Surface 9
Over 15% SIope1 117
land Already Occupied 1087
Residential 493
Oommercial 51
Industrial 24
Public 139
Right-of-Way 380
Total Land Unavailable for Building 1241
Net Buildable Land 1257
land Needed for Future Use 897
Residential 352
Commercial 43
Industrial 125
Public 63
Right-of-Way (25% Net Buildable Land) 314
Available Land .Unusable for Development 287
20% of Available Land Within City Limits 74
10% of Available Land Outside City Limits 90
Land Outside City Limits Where Redevelopment is Unlikely 123
Total Land Needed ~emaining Land Within Urban Growth Boundary 1184
Remaining Land within Urban Growth Boundary 73
1Some or aU of this land may eventually be dev~loped.
Locational Factors
The decision-making process through which the boundary was actually located involved consideration of many
factors. The process was complicated, in that one factor often negated or conflicted with another. In order to
explain the final location of the boundary, the following discussion reviews the major reasons for including or
excluding particular properties or areas (see Figure 2).
Beginning at the northern extremity of the UGB, the Hobart Road area was retained in the boundary because it
is served by City water and committed to urban residenti.al use. Moving to the southeast, the boundary follows
the city limits and then runs south along Monitor Road until it connects again with the Silverton city limits. This
npocket"of land currently outside the city limits is included in the boundary because portions fronting along Oak
Street and Monitor Road are committed to urban residential use. The interior section of this area is made up of
larger vacant parcels of land currently in agricultural use. These might have been excluded from the boundary
had they not been isolated within another land use category.
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Comprehensive Plan
South of Oak Street, the boundary follows property lines along an area of large tracts used primarily for agriculture
and scattered residences. These tracts were included in the boundary because they provide a logical area of
urban expansion. Unlike·other undeveloped areas in the vicinity,·these tracts constitute a drainage area that can
be efficiently and economically provided with sewer and water services. This determination was based upon
sewer and water studies recently completed as part of the design for various facility and system improvements.
These improvements will be constructed in the near future and are designed to meet the City's needs until the
year 2000. Properties in this general area were excluded in cases where owners so preferred.
The boundary follows front and rear property lines westward along Quail Road, reflecting property owner
preference and residential land use patterns in that vicinity. This section represents the southeastern edge of the
area that can be served economically with sewer and water. The boundary then intersects Silver Creek and
extends to the north along the creek until it connects with the city limits at Ike Mooney Road. This area along the
creek and South Water Street is included in the boundary because it is committed to urban residential use.
Inclusion of this land also necessitates the inclusion of interior tracts fronting on the south side of Ike Mooney
Road that would have otherwise formed an island of land outside the UGB. Land on the other side of the creak
in this area has a steep slope that renders it generally unsuitable for urbanization.
The boundary extends to the southwest along a property line and then follows the slope line and several rear
property lines near Victor Point Road. This portion of the boundary includes a large undeveloped parcel and a
residential parcel (with one home) that have access from Victor Point Road. These two parcels can be served
economically with sewer and water and are relatively flat, although·they are at a somewhat higher elevation than
the surrounding land. The lots that are excluded from the boundary in this immediate vicinity cannot be served
economically with sewer and water.
The boundary then follows Eureka Avenue and Woodland Drive, then twists northward along rear property lines
to encompass an area that can be served economically with sewer and water. This portion of the boundary
includes an area committed to· urban residential use as well as several new subdivisions south of Eureka Avenue
not indicated on the base map. In order to incorporate the .parts of this area that are committed ·tourban
residential use without creating an island, it is also necessary to incorporate several interior sections of steeply
sloped land or large land tracts that could otherwise have been excluded. The portion of the South Woodland
Drive area that is excluded from the boundary cannot be served economically with sewer and water. That land
is hilly, heavily wooded, and suitable for rural residential use.
As the boundary extends to the north, it skirts the city limits.and includes several tracts bordering the Robert Frost
School site. To the north of the railroad tracks, the boundary incorporates an area of single-family residences
committed to urban residential· use. East of Monson Road and south of Silver Creek are several large vacant
parcels that could have been excluded from the boundary if they had not formed an island.
The western extremity of the boundary includes an area of extensive residential development along Pine Street.
This area is already served by city water and is committed to urban residential use. The area directly to the east
that is encompassed by the boundary is also committed to urban residential use. Residences are located on each
of the parcels along Pine and Grant Streets and Western Avenue. The remainder of the boundary follows rear
property lines along James Avenue and Hobart Road and includes existing residential land uses.
Although some acreage not needed ~Jor projected future growth remained inside the UGB after these
determinations were made, no additional areas were appropriate for deletion. Each of the other boundary edges
was systematically disqualified from deletion or major alteration by using the following guidelines: 1) following the
natural contours of the land; 2) providing for energy-efficient public facilities and services; 3) promoting efficient
use of the land; 4) creating no islands of land outside the boundary; and 5) following property lines rather than
.dividing existing parcels.
The inclusion of the "extra" acres in the UGB will assist in controlling the price of land, provide more choice in loca-
tion of various land uses, serve as an additional open space resource, and, if the population projection proves
to be too low, supply needed space for residential and commercial land uses generated by the increased
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population growth.
AREAS OF SPECIAL CONCERN
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Although the urban growth boundary includes all of the land needed for urbanization during the planning period,
both the' City and the County agree that land use actions in particular areas outside the urban growth boundary
may have a significant impact on Silverton's plans for future growth. These areas are designated as "areas of
special mutual concern' and are ide·ntified in Figure 1. Future land use in these areas win be coordinated between
the City and the County in order to protect the land's potential for future urbanization.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The plan was based on a projection of 9,916 people within the Silverton urban growth area by the year 2000.
2. The UGB size was based on an estimate of land needed to accommodate the future growth. Approximately
897 acres will be needed by the year 2000 for future residential, commercial,industrial and public use.
3. The UGB location was based on an analysis of natural and physical features of the area, data pertaining. to
the costs of providing and maintaining public services to various locations, and citizen/landowner
preferences.
4. Of the 2,498 acres inside the UGB, 1,087 are already occupied and 170 are unsuitable for urban use because
of natural hazards, or because it is being established as an Agricultural/Urban Reserve; 1,257 are available
and suitable for building.
\·5. Only 1,184 of the 1,257 net buildable acres are needed, leaving a remainder of 73 acres. This "extra" land
will help to control land costs, provide more choice for location of various land uses, serve as an open space
resource and supply space for additional residential and commercial development if it should be needed.
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· Appendix F
City of Silverton
Comprehensive P>lan
APPENDIX F
URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY AND POLICY AGREEMENT
F-1
Appendix F
F-2
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Comprehensive Plan
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URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY AND POLICY AGREEMENT
This Agreement made and entered into ~his 26TH day of
January, J988 , by and be'tw~en the Ci ty of Si 1verton, a
mun.:1cipal corporation, hereinafter ca.11ed the'''C1ty'', and Marjon
County, a political subdivision of the State of Oregon,
hereinafter called "County".
WITNESSETH;
WHEREAS, IT APPEARING to the City and Co~nty that ORS Chapter 197
and the Land Conservat ion and DevelolJment COJnmissioI. (LCDC) Goal
14 on Urbanization required that an urban growth boundary be
established around'each incorporated city in ~he State of Oregon,
and that the "establishment and changE! of the boundary shall be a
cooperative process between a City and the County ~r counties
that surround it"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the above noted $tatuto~y duty a~d the said
Statewide Goal N6. 14, and the authority granted by ORS Chapter
190 concernjng intergovernmental agreements, Cjty and County
have, pursuant to law, decided upc)n an urban growth boundary,
urbanizatjon policies and revision procedures for the area
surrounding the City of Silverton and desire to lin~ a continuing
planning process to subdivision and :.and use regulatjons within
such area; and
WHEREAS, the intent of the urban grc)wth program for the City is
as follows:
1 •
2.
3.
Promote the orderly and eff1ci~nt conv~rsion of land from
Rural/Resource uses to urban uses within the urban growth
'boundary.
Reduce potential confl1cts with resource lands.
Promote the retention of lands in resource production in the
urban growth boundary until provided with urban services and
developed.
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UGB/Policy Agreement
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~ow, THEREFORE, the preJn:'ses being in general as E,tated above,
City and County adopt the hereinafter noted urbanization p61icies
and revision pol·.icies which shai 1 serve as tht· basis tor
decisions pertaining to deve1opment, parcelization and land uses
in the area between the city limits of Silverton ~nd the urban
growth bou~darYI such area being referred to hereinafter as the
urban growth area. It is the intellt of tile parties that the
boundary and policies as expressed Jlerein shall be consistent
wj th Oregon State Laws, the Marion C()lAl1ty COJ)prehensive Plan and
the City of Silverton Comprehensive Plan.
I. URBANIZATION POLICIES
1. The Count~ shall retain responsibility for regulat1ng land
use on lands within the urban growth area until such lands
are annexed by the ~ity. The urban growth &rea has be~n
identif ied by the Ci ty as urbani;!;able aJld is considered to
beavai lable; over t' ime I ~or c,l":'tin development.
2. The City and County shall main~ain a process providing for
an exchange of information and :~~commen(iatjon5 reJati:lg t.o
land use proposals in the urbart growth area and other land
use activi ties being cons:ciered \~i t~in tlle urban growth area
by the County shall be forwardf~d by tht! County" to the Ci t~T
for co~ments and recomrnendation~. The City shall respond
within twenty (20) days, ~nles~ the City req~ests and the
County grants an extension.
3. Upon receipt of an annexation :"'equest or the initiation of
annexation proceedings by the Ci ty, the Ci ty s}laJ 1 forward
information regarding the reques~ (including any proposed zone
change) to the County forcommc~nts and recomrr.endations. The
County shall have twenty days tc) respolld unless they request
and the C1 ty allows addi tional time to suolni t comments before
the City makes a decision on the annexation proposal.
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4.. AJ 1 land ~se actions wi thin the lirban gr()wth art:-a and outside
the Ci ty 1 imi ts shall be cOJl$istant wi tr: tl~e Ci ty' s
Comprehensive· Plan and the County's ;and use reguJations.
5. In order to promote consistency a~d coordinaticn between the
Cjty and County# both the City and County sha:J review and
approve amendments of the City's COJnpl-ehensi\/e Plan which
apply to t11e port:'on of the u::,ban gro'''th ar~a olltside the
City limits. Such changes shall be eon~iciered first by the
City and referred to the Cou~ty prior to final acoption. :f
the County approves a proposed anendrnent to the City's?lan,
the change shall be adopted by ordinanc~, and ~a~e a part of
the County's Plan.
6. Except as provided in 7 beJow, the art~Ct out~.1ce tlle urban
growth boundary shall be maintained in rura: and resource
uses consi~te~t wjth Statewide Land Use ?lannin£ Goals.
7. The City and County shall strive to enhance the livabiljty of
the urban growth area and to promote =ogic~l and orderly
development therein in a cost effective manner. ':he County
shall not allow urban densi ty ~lses wi thin the l.:rba'n growth
boundary prior to annexation to the City unless agreed to in
writing by the Cjty. City seWt!r and water faciJitjes shall
not be extended beyond the city limits, except as may be
agreed to in writing by the City a~d County.
8. Conversion of land within the boundary to urban uses shall be
based on a consideratjo~ of:
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B.
Orderly, economi'c provision for public facjl.:lties and
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services;
Ava~labi]ity of sufficient land for the vario~s uses to
insure choices in the market place;
c. LCDC Goals;
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D. Encouragement of in-f; J.1 ing developJnent wi thjn developed
areas befor~conversion of llrbanizal)le areas:
E. AppJ.icab·le provisions of t11e Marjon Count y and Ci ty of
Silverton Comprehensive P':'a115.
II. PERIODIC REVIEW OF, AND AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN GROWTH
BOUNDARY AND LAND USE PLAN.
The urban growth boundary and the :and use plan for the urban
growth area shall be reviewed by the C~ty a~e Cou~ty in
accordance wjth the review schedule established in the mut~al1y
adopted City Comprehensive Plan, or as req~;red by the La~e
Conservation and Development COlnmi~;sion U!lCer their period':'c
review rules. These, and any other aJ.l.~ndJnents to t~c P:'an, yrban
growth boundary or zoning in the urban growth area shall be
reviewed and approved in the manner pl·ovided below.
1 • Updating of the City COlnprehensi\'t! Plan.
A. The City shall review the Plan to determine if it needs
updatjng. The City wjll eev~lop proposed amendments and
forward them together with all. exhibits, findin~s
of fact, and conclusjons 01 law regardjng the amendment
to the County. The County s·hall be allowed a t least 20
days to review and submit comments prior to any City
pUblic hearing. The Cit~ shall be responsjble ~or
prOViding necessary notice of amendm~nts to the
Department ot Land Conservation and Development (DLeD).
Afte~ holdjng a public ~edl':ng the City shall forward
the proposed amendment to the County for hearing. If
com~ents from DLCD or other interested parties are
received by the Ci ty the Ci t)~ shall provide t!1eSe
comments to the County as soon as possible before the
County pUbl ic hear~ng. ':'heCi ty may also propose
amend~ents at t :lnes other t~lc..n sp~c.1 f ':'ed in tlle Plan or
by LCDC.
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B. ~hereafter, County shall hold a hearing and render a
decision. If the County decides to reject the proposal
or wishes to propose mociificat:ions, either party may
request a joint meeting to resolve differences.
c. Upon coricurrence by County, both City and County shall
formally amend their respective Comprehensive Plans to
refJect tl1e agreed upon c:larlge.
2. Other Legislative or QuasL-Judicial Amendments to the Plan,
or Urban Growth Boundary.
A. The City shall initiate an~ forward any ~roposed
boundary amendment to the C()'\lnty along wi th all exhib1ts
and findings and a written request for County to
conside~ the boundary changes andadopt jt. The City
shall be responsible tor providing notice of amendments
"to the Department of Land Conservation and Development
(OLeD). The County shall be allowed at least 20 days to
revjew and submit comments prior to any Cjty public
hearing. After holding a !)ublic hearing the Ci ty shall
forward the proposed plan or boundary change to the
County tor a hearing. If comment~ from ~LCD or other
interested parties are rece:v~d by the City the City
shall provide these comments to the County as soon as
possjble before the County public hearing.
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B. When mutual agreement is l'eached as to the proposed
amendment, City and County shall formally amend their
respectIve Comprehensive Pl&ns, by ordinance, to reflect
the agreed upc5n change.
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3. Amendments to. Comprehensive Plan or Zoning With~n Orban
Growth Area, or Amendments to the Urban Growth Boundary
initiated witb, or by, the Cownty.
A. County shall forward proposed amendment an~ all exhibits
and fjndings to City along with a writt~n request for
City to consider the amendment and offer comments
thereon. The City shall have at least 20 days to review
and comment unless the City requests and the County
agrees to an extension.
B. After each jurisdiction has held a hearing and upon
concurrence by the City, ooth City and County shall
formally amend their respective Comprehensive Plans to
reflect the agreed upon change. Amendments to the
county Zoning Ordinance are not adopted by the City but
C1ty concurrence is requ1red.
4. In amending the urban growth bo~ndary, the city limits or
their respectjve :and use plans, the City and County shall
follow all procedures as required by Oregon State Law. In
the case of a change jn a boundary, the governing body
proposing such change in the bou~darYI separ.t1ng urban1zable
land from rural land, shall base the revision on
consideration of the 7 factors in LCDC's ~rbanization Goal·
and shall support the proposal with fjndings to take an
exception to either the Agricultural Lands or Forest Lands
Goal js necessary .
. III. ADMINISTRATION OF ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
In taking Land Use Action outside the City limits and inside the
Urban Growth Boundary the City and County agree to the following:
1. Applications for conditional uses, variance!;, adjustment,
partition1ngs, lot l1ne adjustments and sUbd1vis1on,shall·be
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referred to the Ci ty for review ar.(} commellt. The Ci ty si'la1 ~
have at least 20 days to review ar:(i cOrnmE!nt. The dead':'ine
for comments shaJ1 be c~early identified in the written
request for comments. I f COJnJn~nt~~ are sl..bmi tted after the
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dead1 i ne tI!ey wi j J :")Ctt ;~H~ COJ15 j ae-rf.f(i unl ess thf:.· Ci ty requests
in writing during the appeal perjod, reconsideration, or a
hearing. The City will ~e provi~~d notice of decjsjons for
all such appli.cations in the UrbCi.'l growth bounda.ry. The
procedure for reconsjde~ation or h~aring shall be as provided
in the Marion County Zoning Ordina~ce and the :~~y shall be
provided notice.
AppJ icat j ons for \.1ses perlnit ted .)l:ltr ight in thE:' app.l icable
coun~y zone including permittedus~s requiring admin~strative
revjew, are administrat,;ve actj();lS and tIle City is not
ent1 tled to notice of the decision .:>r opportuni ty to comment.
3. For development approved under(l) and .{2}, the County will
apply adopted development standarcls incl1.1d.ing dt:-d.1cation of
additional rjght-of-way or app.l;~cat:lon of specja:l street
setbacks. The County will require compliance with City
development standards, jn ljeu of County stand~rcis jf the
development is other than a sing:~ fami:y dwelling and the
County has adopted the Ci ty s tanciards • rn suc!1 cases the
County may waive the City standar'ds, on:'y if waived by tht!
Ci ty j n wri ti.ng.
For development approved under (1), or (2), if public sewer
and water services or City limits are located within 300 feet
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of the subject property the Coun~y will require that the
development connect to theservi&:~es unless use of wells and
septic systems or other means are allowed ~n wrjt~ng by the
City. The City of Silverton will require ~ny property
connecting to City utilities to be anrlexe(l. The;. City sllall
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provjde notice of areas where publjc sewer and wat~r serv~ces
are located ou ts ide the city J iJni ts. Deve ~opment' of
perm~tted uses on propert~es more tllan 300 feet from the city
limits, or from an identified pUblic sewer or water system,
will be allowed using we.Jls ar.d DEQ a~,proved waste water
disposal systelns.
5. If a proposed use is not specifically identified in th~
zoning ordinance and the County js proposing an
interpretation classifying the ~se as permitted jn the
applicable zone, the City shall b~ giveD an opportunity to
comment prior to the County fjnali~jng the interpretation.
IV. AREA OF SPECIAL MUTUAL CONCERN
The area of land identif ie.d in Exllibi t A, attached to this
agreement I is ..not wi thin the urbCll"} growtll boundary to whic~l
the City and County have mutually ~greed. However, land use
actions wi thin thi:::> area may hc,.~e a signific.ant impact on
future growth and plans of the City of Silverton. The
interest of the City in the future of this area is recognized
by the County. Coordination is SOi4ght between the Co~nty and
the Ci ty concerning future land USt~ act ionf; in the area.
With regard to land use actions on lands located within this
area, the County of Marion and tht~ City of SiJv~rton agrees
as follows:
1. The County shall· retail1 r.~sponsib.i.1.ity for Jarld use
decisions and actions conce::"ning and afff·ct ing lands
within t·he area of special Jflu·tual concern.
2. Notice of pending land us.~ actiollS on lenc.i.s located
withjn the area of speci~: outual concern sh~11 be sent
by the County totheCitl~. TlleCit~,: :;hal:be C:.l:o~"edat
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least 20 days;n whicrl to rt.. v~: ~w dnd f;ubmi t COJnments OIl
the proposa·l. Where the fil"'S1: sched\11ed action 011 a
proposal is a public hearjng, and the City responds in
writing within 10 days reque~ting a(lditioncl 'time in
whicil to review the propose'll, the City's t~me tor
submitting comments shall be extended until the next
regular1y $cheduled hear~~g ~~efore that bvdy. :f no
additional hearing is involved the City shall be allowed
an additjonal 20 days to submit comments.
3 • Developm~nt will be disco~r&g~d that would preclude ~h~
eventual redevelopment and u~~oanization of t:'~ &re=8.
Applicants for partitioning& shall be encouraged to
submit plans for the efficient redivision of the .land at
a later date.
4. Notice ot decjsioflS 011 leaJ1U u~.~ dctiOl)~ orA lc~:u.:~ w;; tJlir,a
the area of mutual concern shall be sent by th~ County
to the Cjty when issued. Applicable appeal periods set
by County ordinance or State statute s!lall apply to such
decisions.
5. Nutict.: of PuLIJc Ht:tClrjrlg!.; :'i!1c::ll1 al~o l.tt= ~~JJt uy t)lt:.
County to the City withill the tinles prescribed by County
ord~nance or Stat~ law prit)rt to llear~ngson appt:-aJs of
such decisions.
6. The City of SjJverton may at its
studies as to th~ suitab":l .. ty,
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efftlctiveness of extending llrbarl
discretion develop
feasibil~ty, ~nQ
faciliti~s such as
water and
concerll.
Coun~y or"
COl.4nty·s
~ewers~r·vi ce it} to 1:':1~ area of spec.ia Imutual
Such studies. she;'': .t}()t be COIlstrued by Marion
others as being a "io.latioll of tht? City's or
Comprehensiv~ ?~ans. The City wil~ not,
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however, extend such facjlities into this area without
first obtaining appropriate amendments to th~ City and
County's Comprehensive Plan!;. T}li s provi si on is
intended to recognize that certain facility planning
requires consideration of time~ables Wllich extend beyond
the 20 year planning period recognized in trle Ci ty o·f
Silverton Plan and 1 t is ·.:herefore appropriate for
specialized facility planning ~a be undertaken for the
area.
v. APPEALS
In the event that no mutual agreemeJlt can be acilje,'ed .in the
eourse of review1ng amendments or land uue applications ~s noted
in Section II, III, and :V, ea.ch pcirty retains j ts rjght to
appeal as provided in State Law.
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IT IS HEREBY ~NDERSTOOD AND AGREED that th1s agreement shall
remain in effect unless terminated by one of the parties by
giving thtt other party a thi2"ty (30) day tel"m.i:latio:l :lot.ic~, in
writing. It is further understood that th~s agreement may be
reviewed by the City and Co~nty every year.
The City shall pass a resolution auttlt:>r':'zing .the :~Qyor and City
Recorder t,o enter into this agreemen'ton behalf of theC~ty. The
resolution shall btt made a part of this agreement and attached
hereto;
IN WITNESS T~EREOF, the respect~vE~ parties hereto have caused
this Agreement to be signed in their behalf the day and year
first .above written.
F COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Counsel
CI~.YOF~ILVERTON~(J.~ _
Mayor
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(UGB)
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Appendix G
APPENDIX G
DOCUMENTS OF PLAN APPROVAL
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City of Silverton: .
Comprehensive Plan
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Appendix G
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City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Department of Land Conservation and Development
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AUbJ .,.
NEtL GOLDSCHMIDT
GOVERNOR 1175 COURT STREET NE, SALEM, OREGON 97310-0590 PHONE (503) 373-0050
July 31, 1989
Keith Garlinghouse
City of Silverton
306 South Water Street
Silverton, Oregon 97381-2199
Dear Keith:
I would like to congratulate officials and cit zens of the City
of Silverton on completion of the periodic rev ewprocess.
Enclosed is the Director's report and an order which finds your
submittal meets statutory and rule requirements for periodic
review.
State law requires local governments submit copies of their
comprehensive plan and regulations to our department within six
months from periodic review. Please submit two copies of these
documents by February 1, 1990. The documents must be certified
for completeness and accuracy by the planning director or other
appropriate official. We are enclosing a sample form for this
purpose. Please use the certification form as the cover sheet
for your submittal.
An evaluation form is also enclosed. We would like to receive
your comments regarding the periodic review process. Again, you
are to be commended for your work on periodic review. If you
have "further questions about this process or other requirements
of the state land use program, please contact Bob Rindy, your
field representative, at 373-0067.
SB/BR/tmc
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cc: Sterling Anderson, Marion County
Stan Mayfield, Real Estate Agency
Bob Rindy, Field Representative
PR Files (LR, Re, Ptld, Library(3»
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BEFORE THE DIRECTOR OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
OF THE STATE OF OREGON
IN THE MATTER OF THE PERIODIC
REVIEW OF THE PLAN AND LAND
USE REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY
OF SILVERTON
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DIRECTOR'S TERMINATION
ORDER 89-TERM-558
On July 15, 1988, The Land Conservation and Development
Commission reviewed the City of Silverton's final periodic review
order pursuant to ORS 197.641 and the Commission Periodic Review
Rule, OAR 660-19-000 to 660-19-110. The Commission found that
the cityha.d adequately addressed all periodic review
requirements except those under Factors Two and Three p~rtaining
to the Goal 10 Housing rule (OAR 660-08) and to ORS 197.303. The
Commission adopted ord'erS8-RA-383 (Exhibit A) requiring specific
amendments to the city's final periodic revie~ order.
On May 19, 1989, the Department received the City of
Silverton's revised periodic review order responding to the
requirements of 88-RA-383. The Director, having fully considered
the City of Silverton's final periodic review order,
comprehensive plan and land use regulations, and comments and
objections of interested parties, now enters these:
Findings of Fact and Conclusions
1. The attached written report (Exhibit B) of the Director
of the Department of Land Conservation and Development, and the
Director's report adopted by the Commission on July 15, 1988
(Exhibit e), constitute the findings of fact related to the
requirements of ORS 197.640 and OAR 660, Division 19.
2. Based on these reviews, the Director finds that the
City of Silverton 1 s periodic review order and the comprehensive
plan and land use regulations meet the requirements of both the
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Commission'~ Order 88-RA-383 and the periodic review factors of
ORS 197.640 for the reasons set forth in the Director's reports
dated June 24, 1988 and July 28, 1989, which are made a part of
this order.
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
The Director of the Department of Land Conservation and
Development terminates the City of Silverton's periodic review.
DATED THIS 31st DAY OF JULY 1989.
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Development
NOTE: Since there are no objectors, no parties are enti~led to
review this order by the Land Conservation and Development
Commission (LCDC). Commission review is only by referral or
appe:albya qualified objector. Commission review would be
pursuant to the provisions of DRS 197.647.
** Copies of all exhibits are available for review at the
Department's office in Salem.
SB/BR/TMC
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CITY OF SILVERTON
SILVERTON, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. 89-105
An Ordinance Amending the Urbanization Element Portion of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Silverton.
The City of Silverton does ordain as follows:
Section 1.
Ordinance No. 866 adopting the Silverton Comprehensive Plan is
hereby amended as follows:
A. Repeal "Urbanization Element n pages 1-33,
Ordinanc~ No. 866
Adopt "Urbanization Element" pages 1-31,
Ordinance No.89-105, Exhibit IIA u •
Adopted this
ATTEST:
~2 day of __'~~y~ , 1989.
o<t~~~~D .K. R~inson, Ci ty Recorder /Manager
(complan3.ord)
1CITY OF SILVERTON
SILVERTON, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. 866
The City of Silverton does ordain as follows:
Section 1.
Ordinance No. s 163 and 849 ad-opting the Silverton Comprehensive
Plan are hereby amended as follows:
A. Repeal "Urbanization" pages 1-32, Ordinance No. 849
Adopt "Urbanization" pages 1-33, Ordinance No.S66,
Exhibit A.
B. Repeal "Public Facilities and Services", page 20,
Ordinance No. 849.
Adopt "Public Facilities and Services", page 20,
Ordinance No.866, Exhibit A.
c. Repeal "Agrjcultural Lands Element" pages 44 and 45,
Ordinance No. 763.
Adopt "Agricultural Lands Element" pages 44 an.d 45,
Ordinance No. 866, Exhibit A.
Adopted this
ATTEST:
] 5 day of March , 1988.
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D. K. ~inson, Ci ty Recorder /Manager
(complan2.ord)
SILVERTON, OREGON
CITY OF SILVERTON
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MAYOR
RESOLUTION NO. 1099
URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY AGRBBMENT
ATTEST:
WHEREAS, Marion County by the Marion County Board ot
Commissioners, have signed the Urban Growth Boundary Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE,
Be It Resolved, that the Silverton City Council adopts the Orban
Growth Boundary Agreement dated 3anuary 26, 1988 and shown in
Exhibit "A".
WHEREAS, the City of Silverton by the Silverton City Council as a
part ot the Periodic Review process for the Comprehensive Plan
requested Marion County to adopt the provisions of the Urban
Growth Boundary agreement dated January 26, 1988 as shown and
attached here as Exhibit nAu; and
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Silverton this~
day of March ,1988.
(res1098.per)
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CITY OF SILVERTON
SILVERTON, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. 849
The City of Silverton does ordain as follows:
Section 1.
Ordinance No. 763 adopting the Silverton Comprehensive Plan is
hereby amended as follows:
A. Repeal "Introduction" page 1, Ordinance No. 763
Adopt "Introduction" page 1-7, Ordinance No. 849
Exhibit A.
B. Repeal "Urbanization" page 3-36, Ordinance No. 763
Adopt "Urbanization" page 1-32, Ordinance No. 849
Exhibit A.
c. Repeal "Open Space, Natural and CuI tural Resources",
page 47-60, Ordinance No. 763.
Adopt "Open Space, Natural and Cultural Resources",
page 1-12,Ordiriance No. 849
Exhibit A.
D. Repeal "Public Facilities and Services", page 139-152,
Ordinance No. 763
Adopt "Public Facilities and Services", page 1-33,
Ordinance No. 849
Exhibit A.
Sect1on2.
The following sections are hereby added as support documents to
the Comprehensive Plan.
A. "Public Facilities and Services Tables and Map"
page 1-10, Exhibit A.
B. "Public Facilitjes Inventory" book.
Exhibit A.
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Periodic Review
c. Public Facility Plan Maps
1) Sanitary Sewer - scale 1 11 = 600'
2) Water - scale 1 11 = 600'
3) storm Sewer - scale 1" = 600'
Exhibit A
D. Downtown Historic Inventory
Exhibit A
Section 3.
Ordjnance No. 498 regulating Silverton Planning 1s hereby amended
as follows:
A. Amend "Conditjonal Use"
Exhibit A.
section 6.01-6.04 to read as
B. Amend "Variance" section 7.01-7.06 to read as
Exhibit A.
c. Amend "Zone Change" section 8.04-8.051 to read as
Exhibit A.
D. Repeal "Special Exceptions" section 8.06-8.066 as
adopted by Ordinance No. 776.
E. Amend "Historic Landmark" section 55.00 - 55.09 as
adopted by Ordinance No. 820 to read as Exhibit A.
F. Amend "Flood Plain District" section 82.09 -82.11 to read
as Exhibit A.
G. Amend "Specific Cond1tjonal Uses", section 101.00 - 101.01
to read as Exhibit A.
H. Add to "Urban Growth Boundary and Comprehensive Plan
Management" as adopted by Ordinance No. 762 to include the
"Urban Growth Boundary and Policy Agreement", page 1-11,
Ordinance No. 849, Exhibit A.
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Ordinance No. 849
Periodic Review
MAYOR· ....
Adopted this q"! I ~ay of 001'z:v=!r#" 1981.
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Attest:
(complan.ord)
VICTOR ATIVE'"
QQYlIllNC:M
Department of Land Conservation and Development
1175 COURT STREET N.E.• SALEM. OREGON 97310 PHONE (503) 378-4926
September 9, 1980
RECEIVED
·SEP 111980
tJ1V OF SilVERTON
The Honorable John Middlemiss
Mayor, City of S1 1verton
Silverton, OR 7 81
Dear Mayor
It gives me Igreat deal of pleasure to confirm that the Land
Conservation and Development Conmission, OR September 4, 1980,
officially acknowledged the comprehensive plan and implementing
ordinances of the City of Silverton as being in compliance with the
Statewide Planning Goals.
The acknowledgment signifies a historic step for the City of
Silverton's landu~e planning efforts.
I would like to conmend ·the local officials, staff, and citizens of
your city for their hard vlork and foresight in the field of land use
planning.
Congratulations,
w. J. Kvarsten
Director
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cc: Douglas Robinson) City Manager
Marion County Board of Comnissioners
Pam Brown, Coordinator
Craig Greenleaf, Field Representative
Andrew Freeman, Lead Reviewer
Jim Knight, DLeO
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BEFORE THE
LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE STATE'OF OREGON
RECElveo
SEP 111980
Qm QF SILVERTON
IN THE MATTER OF
THE CITY OF SILVERTON'S COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AND IMPLEMENTING MEASURES
COMPLIANCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ORDER
On June 27, 1980, the City of Silverton, pursuant to DRS 197.251(1) (1977
Replacement Part), requested that its comprehensive plan and implementing
measures be acknowledged by the Land Conservation and Development COrrIDission
in compliance with the Statewide Planning Goals.
The Cornnission reviewed the attached written report of the staff of the
Department of Land Conservation and Development on September 4, 1980,
regara;ng the compliance of the aforementioned plan and measures with the
Statewide Planning Goals. Section IV of this report constitutes the findings
of the Conmission.
Based an its review, the Conmission finds that the City of Silverton's
comprehensive plan and implementing measures comply with the Statewide
Planning Goals adopted by this Commission pursuant to ORS 197.225 and 197.245.
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
The Land Conservation and Development Commission acknowledges that the
aforementioned comprehensive plan and implementing measures of the City of
Silverton are in compliance with the Statewide Planning Goals.
DATED THIS, 9th DAY OF SEpTEMBER , 1980.
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CITY OF SILVERTON
SILVERTON, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. 763
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SILVERTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
THE CITY COUNCIL ORDAINS AS fOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Silverton does hereby adopt that certain
Comprehensive Plan that is attached hereto, marked exhibit ItA u and by
this reference made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. An emergency is hereby declared to exist and this
ordinance shall go into full force and effect upon its passage by the
Council.
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Adopted this 2nd day of July 1979.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-1-30
PLANNING ~OMMISSION
CITY OF SILVERTON, OREGON
WHEREAS, the City of Silverton Planning Commission was selected by the
Silverton City Council to act as the Committee for Citizen Involvement; and
WHEREAS, the Committee for Citizen Involvement was charged with the
responsibility of revising the Silverton Comprehensive Plan according to the
goals and guidelines established by Senate Bill 100; and
WHEREAS, the Committee for Citizen Involvement has conducted in excess
of fifty public meetings in establishing the Urban Growth Bo.undary, Plan
development and Plan adoption; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has considered testimony from private residents
and public agencies and have modified the Plan in several areas due to these
inputs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City
of Silverton, acting as the Citizen Involvement Committee, hereby adopts the
Revised Comprehensive Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission transmits the
Comprehensive Plan, hereto adopted by reference, to the City Council of the
City of Silverton; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recommends adoption
of the referenced Plan by the City Council for transmittal to ~1arion County
and the Land Conservation and Development Commission for acknowledgement upon
completion of implementing ordinances and land use map.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission urges the City Council
to provide funding for drafting and amending ordinances necessary to implement
the Plan.
ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
30th day of January 1979.
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Don Lowe, Chairman,
Silverton Planning Commission
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Douglas K.~
Ci ty Recorder
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Appendix H
APPENDIX H
OREGON STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS
H-1
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
AppendixH
H-2
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
OREGON'S
STATEWIDE
PLANNING GOALS
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Land
Conservation
and'
'. Development.
Commission'
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OREGON'S STATEWIDE PLANNING PROGRAM
The Statewide Planning Goals
The goals in this tabloid constitute the frame-
work for a statewide program of land-use plan-
ning. They are slate policies on blnd use,
resource management, economic develop-
olenl. and citizen invo)venlcnt.
Each of the 19 sections in this document has
two pans, one labeled Goal and the other
labeled Guidelines. AU text under the heading
(ioal is mandatory and has the force oftaw. All
texl under the heading Guidelines is not Inan-
datory; it contains suggested, not required,
courses of action. All of the goals are adopted
as administrative rules in accordance with
Oregon law.
Although each of the goals addresses a differ-
ent topic, one can identify four broad catego-
ries ofgoals. The first set. those that deal with
the planning process, contains Goal I (Citizen
Involve.nent) and Goal 2 (Land Use Plan-
ning.) A second group, the conservation goals,
deals with topics such as tarn} lands. 'orest
lands, and natural resources. The third group
is made up ofgoals that relate to development
(Housing, Transportation, and Public Facili-
ties and Services, for example). The tounh
category contains the four goals that deal with
Oregon·s coastal resources.
City and County Planning
Oregon·s statewide goals are achieved through
local conlprchensive planning. State law
requires each city Clnd county to have a com-
prehensive plan and the luning and land-
thvision ordinances needed 'OI)UI the 1}lun
io'odJect.
The locally adopted comprehensive plans
must be consistent with the statewide planning
goals. The plans are reviewed for such consis-
tency by the state's Land Conservatio'll and
Development Commission (LCDC). When
LCDC has offichllly approved a local govern-'
meDrs plan. that plan is said to be "acknowl-
edged." An acknowledged local comprehen- ..
save plan is tbe controlling document fbr land
use in the area covered by that plan.
Oregon's planning laws not only require that "
cities and counties. comply with statewide' .
planning goals; they also specify that speciaJ •..
districts and slate agencies must confonri 10':' ,.,.
those same goals. And the laws funher require .'.
that special districts and suue agencies carry .....,.
out their progranlS in accordance with
acknowledged local plans.
Coordination of Planning .
Oregon·s planning laws also place strong
cnlphasis on coordination ofplanning. A city's .. "...
plan, for example, nlust be consistent with the" ..
related county plan-..and vice versa. The pro-
grams of special districts and SUtie agencies
nlust be coordinated with local plans.
A Partnership
Oregon's statewide planning program is a pan-
nership between state and local governments."
The state requires thai ci ties and counties
plan, and it sets the standards for such plan-
ning. Localgovern'llenls do the planning and
ad.ninistcr most of lhe land-use regulations.
Thc resulting mosnic of state..approv~d toeul
con.pn:hensive phU1S coven the entire stale.
The State of Oregon ~oes not write compre-
hensive plans. It does not zone land, and it
does not adnlinister permits for local plannin,
actions, such as variances and conditional
uses. It also does not require environmental
impact statements (EIS's), a review process
that is used in several other states.
The Land Conlervation and Development
Commission
Oregon~s statewide planning program is
directed QY the Land Conservation and Devel-
opmen~. Com.mission (LCDC). Tbe commis-
sion's seven members arc unsalaried
volunteers, apPointed by the 8ovemor and.
confirmed by the stale senate.
The Department of Land ConaervatJon and
Development
LCOC·s adnlinistrative arm is the Depan-
)nent ofLand Conservation and Development
(OLeD). The department's nlain office is in
Salem. OLeD has field representatives in
Portland, Newport. Medford. and Bend.
The Land U.e Board of Appea••
'fhestate has a special coun to rule on matters
involving planning: the Lalld Use Board of
Appeals. The three-member board. known as
LUBA, is based in Salem.
Citizen Involvement
It is no coincidence that the first amoDa
Oregon's 19 planning goals is Citizen Inl/olve-
,nelli. Extensive cililcn involvement has been
(Continued on next page)
.rom the out~t. every city&a~d ~un~y b~$ a
~pecial committee to monitor and encouruge
active citizen participation in planninl. A
stale body. the Citizen Involvement Advisory
Committee (CIAC). is directed by law to
encourqe such panicipation in all pha:ies or
the plannina process.
The Local Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive plans provide overall guid.
ance for at comnluoityts land use. economic
development. and resource management.
Each plan contains two main parts. One is a
body of data and infornlatioll called the
inventory. backaround repont or factual base.
II describes a community's resources and fea-
tures. It must address all ofthe topics sl)CCified
in the applicable statewide goals.. The olher
part is the policy elenlent. That part ofthe plan
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1&ves and the policies by which it intends to
-achieve thenl. The policy element of each
community-s ptaJl is adopted by ordiJlanec
and has the force of law.
Local plans evolve as a result oftwo processes.
plan amendment and periodic review. Plan
amendnlcnts are adjuslrnents that occur irreg-
ularly; they usually deal only with small parts
of a plan or snlal1 acovcaphic areas. Periodic
reviews are broad evaluations ofan entire plan
that occur every four to seven years. A plan
olay be modified extensively after sucb a
review.
Each local plan ·is accompanied by a set of
implemcnUnl measures. There are many dif-
ferent. kinds, but the two most common ones
are zoning and land-division ordinances.
Every city and county in Oregon has adopted
such land-usc controls.
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If younced informatioJl about a cenaill com-
nlunaly', comprehensive plan or ill zomna
and land-divisiun ordinances, cootie. the
appropriate city or county plannina depart.
ment.
If you would like more illlormatioD about
Oregon's stalewide plannina pro&flU1l, please
contact:
Department 0' Land Cons.rvatlon and
Development
1115 Court Street HE
S.lem, OR 8731.
(503) 373-00.. '
CONTENTS
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Introduction
Goa' 1: Citizen Involvement
Goal 2: Land Use Planning
Goal 3: Agricultural Lands
Goal 4: Fore.tLands
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Goal 6: AI" Water and Land Resource, Quality
Goal 7: Area. SUbject to Natural DI8.ster. and Hazard'
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Goal 8: Recreational Needa
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Goal 9: Economic Development
Goal 10: Houling
Goal 11: Public Facilitie. and Service.
. Goal 12: Tranlportatlon
Goal 13: Energy Conservation
Goal 14: Urbanization
Goal 15: Willemette River Greenw8V
G08116: estuarine Resourcel
00a117: CO.ltal Shorelanda
Goe118: Beache, and Dune.
00e119: Ocean R.lourcel .!\
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January 25. 1990
Adoption
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Goal 15
Goals 16-19
December 21. 1974
December 6, 1975
December 18. 1976
Amendments
GoalS~-· December 30. 1983
Goal 8 October 19. 1984
·Goals 18-19 October 19, 1984
Goals 1.2, 3, 6,
8-11. 14, 15,
and 18
Goal 4
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1. CITIZEN :INVOLVEMENT
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C. CITIZEN INFLUENCE ..~ "
1. Oal. Collection • The Jenera) public
throuah the local citizen involvement pro-
grams should have tbe opportunity to be
involved in inventoryina. rce;ordina. map..
ping, describing. analyzina and evaluatin.
the elenlents necessary for the develop-
ment of &he plans.
Z. .Plan Preparation - The leneral public,
throu&h the Joeal cilizenmvolvement pro-.
grams. should have the opponunity to par-
ticipate in developing a body of sound
information to identify public 'Ioals.
develop policy guidelines. and cvaJuaao
alternative land conservation and develop..
ment plans for the preparation of tho 00Ift-
prehcnsive land·~se plans. '
6. Revlaion - The general public. throu&h the
local citizen involvement programs. should
have the opponunity to review and make
recommendations on proposed chanles aft
, comprehensive land-use plans prior to the
public hearing process to fonnally consider
the proposed changes!, \ ,'.,
2. Technical information should include, but .
not be limited to. eneray. natural environ-
ment. political, leaaJ. economic and social
data. and places of cultural sisnificance. as
well as those maps and photos n~ssary (or
eff~tive plannina.
D. TECHNICAL INFORMATION'
I. A&encietl that either evaluate or implement
public projects or prosrams (such as. but
not limited to, road. sewer, and water con-
struction. transponation. subdivision stud-
ies, and zone changes) should provide
assistance to tbe citizen involvemenl pro-
gram, The tQles. responsibilities and time-
line in 'the plannina proceSI, of the~
agencies should be ~learly defined and pub-
licized.
E. FEEDBACK MECHANISM
1. At the onset of the citizen involvement
program. the &overniQ& body shQuld clearly
state the mechanism throup which' the
citizens wiJl receive a responsc from the
. policy-makers.
2. A process for quantifying and Iyotheaizina
citizens' attitudes should be developed and
reported .0 the seneral public.
F.FINANCIAL SUPPORT .
I. The level of fundins and human ~urces
allocated to the. citizen involvemont pro-
&fam should be sufficient to make citizen
involvement an inlep-al part of the plan-
nioS process.
3. Citiz.n Influence -- To provide the oppor-
tunity for citizen. to be Involved In all
ph•••• of the planning proe••••
Citizens shall have the opportunity to be
involved in the phases of the planning
process as set forth and defined in the goals
and guidelines for Land Use Planning.
includi'ng Preparation of Plans and Imple-
mentation Mea~uresJ Plan Content, Plan
Adoption, Minor Changes and Major Revi-
sions in the I)lan, and Implenlentation
Measures.
4. Technical Information - To •••ur. that
technical Infonnation •• available In an
understandab•• form.
Information necessary to reach policy deci-
sions shall be available in a simplified.
understandable forol. Assistance shall be'
provided tn interpret and effectively usc
technical information. A copy of all tech-
nical information shall be available at a
local public library or other location open
10 the public.
5. F"dba~k Mechanisms ~ To ••sur. that
citizen. will r.ceiv. a r••pon•• from pol-
icv..make,••
Recommendations resulting from the cit-
izen involvement program shall be
retained and nlade available for public
asscssnlent. Citizens who have participated
in this program shall receive a reSllOJlSe
fronl policy-nlukers. The rationale used to
reach land-use policy decisions shall be
available in the fornl ofa written record. '.
3. Adoption Proc". • The aeneral public.
throup the local citizen involvement pt.
arums. should haYC the opportunity .0
review and recommend changes lQ the pro-
posed comprehensive land-use plans prior
to Ihe public hearins process lO adop, cum-
prehensivc; land-use planst ! . .. ' :' , .
4. Implementation' ~ The .eneral public.
through the local ciuzen iDvolvement pt.
, Inuns. sliould have the opponunity to par-
ticipate in the development, adoPlion. and
ilPplication of legislation that j~ needed to
carry out a comprehensive land-use phlQ.
The general public. tbroup ·the I~ ei~­
izcn involvement progranlS. should have
lhe opportunity to review eacb proposal
and application fo, a land consenatioo
&lnd developnlcfl. action prior to the format
consideration of ..such proposal and
applicatiol~•. ' .
6. Financial Support _. To Inautefunding for. l\) ., .t'. .l••.t_~ 1 ' ,
, the cj,,~.n ~nYQlv... ,n.nt A,..ogf8"'''~~';\~~'''~'''i ; ,." 5.,.•Ev.,...,t1QI\~". InQ;_Q1..J.lMbJj.q...,,"o_·~·
','p' :1'.· :'.. :;'. '~"~" ,,~.'.•<;;·I\,,~.~ fIt;'!!',' the ;.oeal.·,citizen involvement prosrants.
Adequate human, final\'iaJhau\d,jn~ ~n", . ~hould have the opporlunity 10 be involved,
tional resources shall be allocated for the: in the, evaluation.: ,of i the .~mprchenaive
citizen ·involvement progra.n. These, , land-use plans. . .. .' ;~,
allocations shall be an integral component
of the planning budget. The governing
body shall be responsible for obtaining and
providing these resources.
GUIDELINES
B. COMMUNICATION
Newsletters. maili n8s, , posters. mail-back
questionnaires, and Qtber available media
should be used in the citizen involvement
prolOlm.
A. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
t. A program for stinlulating citizen involve-
ment should be developed using a laDae of
available media (including television.
radio. neWSI)apers. mailings and meetinss);' f: •
2. Universities, colleges. community coUeges,
secondary and primary educational institu..
lions and other agencies and institutions
with interests in land-use planning should
provide information on land-use education.
to citizens, as well as develop and offer
courses in land-use education which pro-
vide for a diversity of educational back-
,grounds in land-use planning. . .
3. In the selection of members for the com-
.millee for citizen involvement. the follow-
ing selection process should be observed:.
citizens should receive notice they can
·understand of the opportunity to serve on
the eel; committee appointees should
receive official notification of their scJec·
tion; and committee appointments should
be well publicized.
Ifthe governing body wishes to assume the
responsibility for development as well as
adoption and implementation of the cit-
izen involvement program or to assign
such responsibilities to a planning commis-
sion. a letter shall be subruilled to the Land
Conservation and Developnlcnt Comnais-
sion for the state Citizen Involvement
Advisory Committee's review and recom-
mendation stating the rationale for select-
ing this option. as well as indicating the
mechanism to be used for an evaluation of
the citizen involvement prosmnl. If the
planning commission is to be used in lieu
of an independent cel. its membersshaJl
be selected by an open. well-publicized
public process.
The citizen involvement program shall incor-
porate the following components:
Federal, state and regional agencies. and spe..
cial-purpose districts shaU coordinate tbeir
plannina efforts with the affected governinl
bodies and fnake use of ex.isting local citizen
involvenlenl proJfams established by coun-
ties and cities.
The citizen involvement program shall
~--·~invo)ve a cross-section of affected citi1.cns '
in all phases of the planning process. AS a
component. the progranl for citizen
involvement shall include an officially rec-
ognized committee for citizen involvement
(Cel) broadly representative ofgeographic
areas and interests related to land use and
land-use decisions. Committee mClnbcrs
shall be selected by an open. well-pub-
licized public process.
2. Communication •• To a..u,. eff.ctive
two-w,W communication with cltiz.n••
Mechanisms shall be established which
provide for effective communication
between citizens and elected and appointed
oUicials.
The citizen involvement program shall be
appropriate to the scale of the planning cffon.
The program shall provide for continuity of
citizen panicipalion and of information that
enabl~s citizens to identify and comprehend
the issues.
,The committee for citizen involvement
shall be responsible for assisting the gov-
erning body with the development of a
prosram that promotes and enhances cit-
izen involvement in land-use planning.
assisting in the implementation of the cil-
izen involvement program, and evaluating
the process being used for citizen involve-
m~nt.
To develop a citizen Involvement pr09ra.
that Inaure. the opportunity 'or citizen. to
be involv.d in all pha••a of the planning
proc••••
1. Citizen Involvement _. To provide for
widespread citizen involvemenL
GOAL
The governing body charged with preparina
and adopting a comprehensive plan shall
adopt and publicize a program for citizen
involvement that clearly defines the pro-
cedures by which the general public will be
involved in the on..going land-use planning
process.
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2. LAND USE PLANNING ~ ..:
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Preparation of plans and implementation
measures should be based on a series 01
broad phases, proceeding from the very
general identification of problema and
issues to the specific provisions for deatina
-with these issues and for inaelTClatin. 1bc
various elements of the plan. Durina each
phase opportunities should be provided for
review and commen& by citizens and
affected &ovemmenlal units.,
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The various implemclltatioD meatures
which will be used to carry out tho plan
sho~Jld be considered durinS' cadi of the
plannina phases.
The number of phases needed will vary
with the complexity and s~ of the area,
number of people inVolved, Qther 10vern..
mental units to be consulted. and availabil..
ity of tbe necessary infonnation. '.
Sufficient time shou'd~ al1o~ted for: ·
(1) collection of the necessary factual
information
carry out zomna from the stale level under'the
auise of guidelines. (Guidelines or the alt~r­
native means selected by &ovemmental bodies
will be part of the Land Conscrvationsand
Developnu:nt Commission's process of eval-
uating plans for compliance with loals.)
GUIDEUNES
A. PREPARATION OF PLANS AND IMPLE-
MENTATION MEASURES _ ... '
Jt is expected that regional, state· and
'ederal agency plans. will conform to the
conlprehcnsive plans of cities and coun-
, ties. Cities and counties' arc expected to
'.. take into account the regional. state and
national needs.}tegional. saat.e and federal
agencies are eipected to make. their needs
,known during the preparation and revi~ion
of city and county comprehensive 'plans.
During the preparation of their plans,
.. federal, state and regional agencies' are
expected to create OPI>ortunities for ~~view
and conlmenl by cities and counti~s. ' :
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In the event existing plans are in conflict or
an agreement cannot be reached during the
plan preparation process, then the La~d
, Conservation and Development Commls-
. .sion expects the affected government units
"0 lake steps 10 resolve tne ~ssues. If an
agreement cannot be reached, the appeals
'procedures in ORS Chapter 197'may' be
-I-used. ' .
8. REGIONAL, STATE AND FEDERALPLAN
'CONFORMANCe-
C. PLAN CONTENT
1. Factual Ba.i, for the Plan
Inventories and other forms of data .are
needed as the basis for' the policies and
other dedsions -sct forth jn the plan. This
tactual base should include data on the
following as they relale to the goals and
otbc.-r I)rovisions of the 1>lan:
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(c) The followins standards are met
(1) Reasons justifY why the state policy
embodied in the applicable &oals
~hould not apply;
(2) Areas which do not require a new
exception cannot reasonably accom-
modate the use;
(3) The Ions-term environmental, ec0-
nomic, social and energy conse-
quences resultinl. from \be usc at tbe
proposed site.with measures desiped
to reduce adverse impacts are not sig-
nificantly nlore adverse than would
typically resull from the same pro-
posal beinslocaled in areas requiring a
soal exception olher than the pro-
posed site; and
(4) The proposed uses are compatible
with other adjacent uses or will be so
rendered through measures desianed
to reduce adverse impacts.
COMPATIBLE, as used in subparaarapb (4) is
not intended as an absolute term meanins no
interference or adverse impacts of any type
with adjacent uses.
A local government approVini' Of denyina a
proposed u.ception shall set forth findinp of
tact and a Slalement ofreasons whicb demon-
strate that the standards for an exception have
or have not been met.
Each notice ofa public hearins on a proposed
exception shall specifically note that a goal
exception is proposed and shall summarize
the issues in an understandable manner.
EXCEPTION means a comprehensive plan
I)rovislon, including an amendment to an
acknowledged comprehensive plan, that;
(a) Is applicable to specific propenies or situa..
tions and does not establish a planning or
. zoning policy ofgeneral applicability;
(b) Does nOI comply with some or all· goal
requircluenls applicable 10 the subject
properties or situiltions; and
(e) The commission shall adopt a clear state-
ment of reasons which sets forth the basis
.or the determination thai the standards
for an exception have or have not been
met.
(c) Complies with standards for an exception.
PART III _. USE OF GUIDELINES
Govern.nentnl units shalt review the guide-
lines set forth for the goals and either utilize
the guidelines or develop altcrnative 1l1C3nS
that will nchieve the goals. All land-use plans
shull Slate how the guidelines or alternative
mcnn~ utiJi:t:cd achieve the goals.
Upon review ofa decision approving or deny..
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(a) The commission shall be bound by any and strategies for development
finding of fact for which there is substan-
tial evidence in the record of tbe local (3) incorporation of citizen needs a~d
government proceedings resulting in desires and development of broad ell-
approval or denial of the exception; iLen ~upport
(b) The commission shall determine whether (4) identification and resol~lion o(pOssi-
the local government's findings and rea- ble conflicts with plans ofaffected gov-
sons denlonstrate thallhe standards jor an ernmental units. .
exception have or have not been Rlet; and
Guidelines ..- arc suggested directions that
would aid local govern.nents in activating tbe
Jnandalcd goal~. They nre intended to be
instructive, directional and positive. not limit-
ing local government to a single course of
action when ~onlC.~ other cour~cwould achieve
the sanle result. Above aU. guidelines are nOl
tluended tu be a grant of power 10 lht.: slate to
GOAL
PART I- PLANNING
To e.tablleh. land UN planning proce••
and poller frameWOrk •• a baaa, for all
daclalon and action. related to u.e of I.nd
and to •••ure an adequate factual ba.. for
auell decl,'ona and actjona.
City, county, state and federal agency and
special district plans and actions related to
land use shall be consistent with the compre-
hensive plans of cities and counties and
regional plans adopted under ORS Chapter
268.
Altland use plans shall include identification
of issues and problems, invenlories and other
factual information for each applicable state-
wide planning goal, evaluation of alternative
~urses ofaction and ultinlate policy choices,
laking into consideration ~ial, economic,
energy and environmental needs. The
required information shall be contained in the
plan document or in supponina documents.
1~he plans, supporting documents and imple..
mentation ordinances shall be filed in a public
oflice or ot.her place easily accessible to the
public. The plans shall be the basis for specitic
implementatioa measures. These measures
shall be consistent with and adequate to carry
out the plans. Each plan and related imple-
meDtation meJU;ure shall be coordinated with
the plans ofaflected governmenta' units.
Alliand..use plans and implementation ordi-
nances shall be adopted by the governing body
after public hearing and stulll be reviewed and,
as needed. revised Oft a periodic cycle to lake
into account changing public policies and cir-
cumstances, in accord with a schedule set forth
in the plan. Opportunities shall be provided
for review -,and: COm.QlCnl, by ·.,ei,\zeQ$. ,and
alleetcd governmental units durinl prepara-
tion. review and revision of plans and inlple...
me.atation ordinances.
PI8na ... as used here' encompass all plans
which guide land-use decisions, including
botll comprehensive and single-purpose
plans of cities, counJies, stale and federal
agencies and special districts.
Affected Governmental Unite -- are those
1000ui governUlents. Slate and federal agen-
cies and special districts which have I>ro-
grams, land Qwnerships, or responsibilities
within the ai'ea included in the plan.
Comprehen.lv. Plan •• as defined in DRS
1~7.015(S).
Coordinated·· as defined in ORS 197.015(5).
Note: It is included in the definition of
cOlnprehensive plan.
Implementation Me.aur•• ~ are the means
used to carry out the plan. These are of two
general types: (I) management implemen-
tation measures such as ordinances, regula-
tio.lls or project plans, and (2) site or area
specific implementation measure~ such as
permits and grants for construction, con..
struction ofpublic facilities or provision of
services.
PART II •• EXCEPTIONS
A local;government may adopt an exception to
a goal when:
(a) The land subject to the exception is phys-
ically developed to the extent that it is no
longer available for uses allowed by the
applicable goal; .
(b)· The land subject to· the exception is irre-
vocably comnliued to uses not allowed by
the applicable goal because existing adja-
cent usc~ and other relevant liu:lors nlake
uses allowed by the apJ)licable loat
i.upr..acticabh:; or
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(a) Natural resources, their capabilities
and linlitations
(b) Man-made structures and utilities,
their location and condition
(c) Population and economic charac·
teristics of the area
(d) Roles and responsibilities of govem-
mental units.
2. Elements of the Plan
The following elelnents should be included
in the plan:
(a) Applicable statewide planning goals
(b) Any critical geographic area designated
by the Legislature .
(c) Elements that address any sped~\1 needs
or desires of the people in the area
(d) Time periods of the plan, reflecting the
anlicipated situation at ullpropriutc
future interv.lIs.
All of the elements should fit together and
relate to one another to 'orm a consistent
whole at all limes.
D.FILING OF PLANS
City and county plans shoul<l be filed, but
not record~d) in the Oillce of the County
.Recorder. Copies of aU plans should ~
available to the public and to afTected gov-
ernruental units.
"~~~MA"OR.J·.IREVISION$ ~'AND .MINOR
CHANGES IN THE PLAN AND IMPLE-
MENTATION MEASURES . .
The citizens in the area and any affected
governmental unit should be given an
opportunity to review and comment prior
to any changes in the plan and inlplemen-
tation ordjnances. There should be at least
30 days nOlice of the public hearing on the
proposed change.
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GOAL
To preserve and maintain agriculturallands.
Agricultural lands shall be preserved and
maintained for farm use. consistent with exist-
ing and 'uture needs 'or agricuhural products,
forest and open space. These lands shall be
inventoried and preserved by adopting
exclusive farm use zones pursuant to ORS
Chapter 2J5. Such minimum 101 sizes as arc
utili~ed for any 'arm use lones shall be appro-
priaa.e for the continuation of the existing
commercial agricultural enterprise within the
area.
Conversion of rural agricultural land to
urbanizable land shall be based upon consid-
eration of the fonowing factors: (1) environ-
mental, energy, social and economic
consequences; (2) demonstrated need consis-
tent with LCDCgoals; (3) unavailability ofan
alternatjve suitable location for the requested
use; (4) compatibility of the proposed usc with
related 8griculturalland; and (5) the retention
of Class It lI, III and IV Soils in 'arm use. A
governing body proposing to convert rural
agricultural land to urbanizable land shall fol-
low the procedures and requirements set tanh
in the Land Use Planning goal (Goul 2) for
goal exceptions.
Counties nlay designate agricultural land as
."..rginal land and allow those uses ,uld land
divbions on the designuted nlar~nal Innd as
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1. Major Revisions
Major revi~i()ns include land use changes
that have widespread and significant
impact beyond lhe immediate area. such as
quantitative changes producing large vol-
umes of traffic; a qualitative change in the
character of. the land' use itself, such as
conversion of residential to· industrial use;
or a spatial change that affects large areas or
many dHlerent ownerships.
The plan and implementation measures
should be revised when public needs and
desires change and when development
O\:curs at a ditTcrenlratc than conteluplated
by the plan. Arcas ex-pericnci"s rapid
. growth and development should provide
. for a 'requent review so needed revisions
C,Ul be nl~ule to keep the ph\n up to date;
however, luajor rev lsions should· not be·
"lade "lOrC frequently than every two·
YC~lrs, ifat all possible.
2. Minor Changes
Minor chunges, i.e., those which do not
helve signal'icilnt ellect beyond the immedi-
ate area Or the change, should be based on
special studies or other in'ormation which
will scrve as the tactual basis 10 suppon the
change. The public need and juti fication for
the particular changc should be est"blished.
Minor changes should not be nlade nlore
frequently than once a year, If at all possi-
ble.
F. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES
The following types of measure should ~.
~;~considered fOf carrying out plall£:'If~~I:~!'~.,;:·
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1. Management Implementation Mealures .
(a) Ordinances controlling the use and
construction on the land. such as build;-
ing codes, sign ordinances. subdivision:
and zoning ordinances. ORS Chap-
ter197 requires that the provisi~ns of'
the zoning and subdivision ordinances
con'onn to the comprehensive plan.
Agricultural Land •• in western Oregon is land
of predominantly Class J, II, III and IV soils
and in easlern Oregon is land. of predomi-
nantly Class I. II, III, IV, V and' VI soils as
identified in the Soil Capability Classification
Systenl of the United States Soil Conservation
Service, and other lands which are suitable 'or
farm use laking into consideration soH 'enU-
ity, suitabilitr 'or grazing, climatic condilionst
exisling and future availability of water for
farn. irrigation purposes, existing land-use
patterns, technological and energy inputs
required. or accepted farming prac~ices. Lands
in ofher classes which are necessary to ·permit
, farm practices 10 be unde~aken on adjacent or
nearby lands, shall be included as agricultural
land in any event~
More detailed soil data to define agricultural
land may be utilized by local governments if
such data pemlits achievem~nt of this &oal.
Farm Use •• is as set forth in DRS 215.203 and
includes the non-farm uses authorized by ORS
215.213 and DRS 215.283.
GUIDELINES
A. PLANNING
I. Urban growth should be separated from
agricultural lands by bu'Ter or transitional
Hr'.~l" nf tUli'n ~n;\c.tl!.
(b) Plans for public facilities that are more
specific than those included in tbe com.
prehensive plan. They show· the size.
location, and capacity serving eacb
property but are not as detailed a. COD'"
struction drawinls.
(c) Capital improvement budaets which set
out the projects 10 be constructed dur-
ina the budget period.
(d) State and' federal regulations affectina
land use.
(e) Annexations, consolidations, meraen
and other reorpnization meas~res.
2. Site and· Area Specific Implementation
Measurea "
(a) Building permits. septic tank permits.
driveway pennhs.·etc; the review 'of
subdivisions and land partitioninc
ill)phcations; the changing of-zones and
granting ofconditional uses, etc.
(b) The construction of.public facilities
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(c) The provision orland-related public
services such as fire and police. .
(d) The awarding of state and federal
grants to lo~1 government' to:provide
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(e) Leasing of public lands.
G. USE OF GUIDELINES FOR·THE·STATE-
WIDE PLANNING GOALS ::;
, h Guidelines for most statewide plaaaina
J~.it..goalfi· are· fouu;'indMMt ...
,uuJ inlplcmentation. Plannins guidelines.
J. !,:relate primarily to the process of develop. .
ing plans that incorporate the provisions of
the goals. Implementation &uideliftes
sh.ouJd relate' primarily to the process of
carrying out the goals once they have~a
incorporilled into the plans. Techniques to
carry ·out the goals and plans sh~uld be
considered during the preparation of the
plan.
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2. pians providing for ithe prC$C~ati~~ and
maintenance of farm land for farm use
.. ,£hould consider~ it m~jordetermi.nant the
.. carrying ,al>C\city.Qf the air. lan4 and water
. ;·:·resources of the pl~nninl _rea. Tbc.lan~
conservation and development actions pro-
vided for by such plans should not exceed
the carryios Capacity ofsuch re~ources.
B~ IMPLEMENTATION
I. Non-farm uses pcrnlitted within farm· use
lones under DRS 215.213(2) and (3) and
215.283(2) and (3) should be minimized to
allow for maximum avicultural productiv-
ity.
2. Extension of services. 'such:as sewer'and
water supplies into rural areas should be
appropriate fQr· the' needs of agriculture.'
farm use and non-farm uses established
under ORS 215.21 J and 215.283.
J. Services that need to pass through aan-
cultur"J lands should not be connected with
any use that is not allowed under ORS
215.203. 215.21 J, and 21 S.2S3, should nOI
be assessed ~spart of the farm unit and
·should be limited in capacity to 'serve spe-
d fic service areas and identified needs.
4. Forest and open space uses should be per.
nliucd on aKricuhural lund tbat is beiR,
preserved for future agricultural 110Wlh..
The interchange of such landi $bouldnot
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4. FOREST LANDS
and management are avoided.
development actions provided for by such.
plans should not exceed the carryilll capac-
ity ofsuch resources.
B. IMPLEMENTATION
I. Be'ore forest land is chanaed to another
usc. the productive capacity of the land ia
each use should be considered and eval....
ated.
2. Developments that are allowable Under tho
forest lands classification should be limited
to those aclivities for forest produedoB and
protection and oUllr land manaaemcft'
uscs that are compatible with forelt pto-
duction. Forest landa should be available
for recreation and other USCI that do· oot
hinder arowth.
3. Forestation or reforestation should be
=~.=~~=Cnot needed for farm UIC.
7. Maximum utilization of utility ripts-of-
way should be required before permittiaa
new ones.
4. Road standarcla should be limited 10 tho
minimum width nceellal'J for maaap-
. men' and safety.
S. Hiahways throuah forest lands Ihould be
desianed to minimize impact Oil luell
lands.
6. Ripts-of.way should be'dcsiped so as Dot
to preclude forcst arowlh whenever possi-
ble.
IMPLEMENTATION
Comprehensive plans and zoning provide cer-
tainty to assure that forestlands will be avail-
able now and in the future for the gowina and
harvestinl of trees. Local &ovemments shall
inventory, designate and zone forest lands.
Local &OVernUlents shall adopt zones which
contain provisions to address the uses aUowed
by the goal and administrative rule and apply
those zones to desipated forestlands.
Zonina applied to forest land sha1I contain
provisions which limit, to the extent pennit-
ted by ORS 521.722, uses which can have
significant adverse effects on forest land, oper-
ations or practices. Such zones _hall contain
standards for land divisions and for the review
and silina of land uses consistent With the aaal
and administrative rule. These ilaPdards shall
be desilned to make land division. and
allowed uses compatible with forest opera-.·
tiona and _,rioulture And to .".n8 value,.
found on forest lands.
LocaIlovemmcnts may inventory, dcsisnate
and zone forest lands as ·maraiul land, and
may adopt a zone which containa provision.
for those uses and land divwooa coRsi.tent
with ORS 197.247.
GUIDEUNES
A. PLANNING
I. Forest lands should be inventoried so as to
provide 'or the preservation of such lands .
jor foresl uscs.
2. 'Plans providins for the preservation offor-
est lands for forest uses should consider as a . ' 8. Comprehensive plaft$ should colliider
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:nlajordeterminant the cafl)'Uta capaciiYo(.·:: '. other land uses &ha,t are ~dja~nt to .torest
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planning area. The land conservalion and
To con...". 'oreat land. by maintaining the
.o....t land ba.. and to protect the ...to·.
'ore.' .conomy by making po••ibl. eco·
nomlca", e"'clent 'or••t practice. that
••aur. the continuo"l growing and har-
v.....o, 'ore.t tr...pec;•••• thel••ding
UN on 'ONlt land conl••te"t with lound
m....g.m.nt of ..U, a'" water, and fla" and
wtldUf.....oure.. and to provide for 'ecr••-
tiona. opportunltl•••nd agriculture.
Forest lands are those laIids acknowledaed as
fOfCIl lands as of the date of adoption of this
aoa' amendment. Where a plan is not
acuowledacd or a plan amendment involving
(oreat lands· is proposed. forest land shall
include lands which are sujtablc for eoan.mcr-
cial forest uses includilll adjacent or nearby
tancb which arc necessary to permit forest
operationl or pra,licci Ind odler forested
landl that maintain soil, air, wa&cr and fish
and wildJife resoW'(;CI.
GOAL
Uses-which may be allowed'subject to stan-
dards set forth in this aoa! and adminisuative
rule are: (1) uses related to and in support of
forcsl operations; (2) uses to conserve soil,
water and air quality. and to provide for fish
and wildlife resources, apiculture and recrea-
tional opportunities appropriate in a 'orest
environment; (3) locationaJly dependent uses;
(4)forest manaaement dwellinp that are nec-
essary for, and accessory to, forest operations;
and (5) p.Jb~.dwoJJjn_ t4uder pr~~~~.~n.
dinons. .
USES
Forat operations, practices and auxiliary uses
shall be allowed on forest lands subject ooly to
. such telulation of usea as are found in ORS
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OPEN SPACES, SCENIC AND HISTORIC
AREAS, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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GOAL
To con.erv. open apace and protect natu·
raa end,lcenic resource••
Programs shall be provided that will
(I) insure open space,
(2) prOlect scenic and historic areas and natu-
ral resources for future generations, and
(3) promote heallhy and visually attractive
environments in harmony with the natu-
ral landscape character. The location.
quality and quantity of the following
resources shall be inventoried:
a. Land needed or desirable for open
space;
b. Mineral and aggregate resource$;
c. Energy sources;
d. Fish and wildlife areas and habitats;
c. Ecologically and scientifically signifi-
cant natural areas, including desen
areas;
f. Outstanding scenic views and sites;
g. Water areas. wetlands, watersheds and
. groundwaler resources;
h. Wildemess areas;
. i. Historic areas. sites. structures and
objects;
. j. Cuhural areas;
k. Potential and approved Oregon recrea-
tion trails;
I. J)otential and approved federal wild and
.scenic waterways and state scenic water-
. ways.
Where no conflicting uses for such resources
have been identilled, such resources shall be
naanagcd so us to preserve their orlainnt char-
acter. Whcreconl1icting uses have b\.·~n idenli.
fied the economic. social. environmental and
energy consequences of the conflicling uses
shall be determined and proVclms developed
to achieve the goal.
Cu'tural Area •• refers to an area characterized
by evidence ofan ethnic, religious or social
group with distinctive traits. beliefs and
social forms.
Historic Areaa .- are lands with sites. struc-
tures.and objects that have local. regional.
statewide or national historical signifi.
cance.
Natura' Area •• includes land and water that
has substantially retained its natured char-
acter and land and water lhat. although
altered in character, is ianportant as hab-
itats 'orplant, animal or nlarine Ii.e. 'or the
study of its natural historical, scientific or
paleontological features, or 'or the appre..
ciation of its natural features.
Open Space •• consists of lands used for
agricuhural or forest uses. and any land
area that would, if preserved and con-
tinued in its present use:
(a) Conserve and enhance natural or sce·
nic resources;
(b) I)rolccl air or streams or water supply;
(e) Pro,note conservation of soils, wet·
lands. beaches or lidallTolarshc..~; I
(d) Conserve landscnpcd areas. such as .
I)ublic or I)rivilte golf courses, thai
reduce air I)ollullon. and enhance lh~
value of ...butting ur neiahborinK prOI)·
l~rly;
(e) Enhance the value to the Rublic of
abutting or neighboring parks. forests.
wildlife preserves. nature reservations
or sanctuaries or other open space;
(I) Enhance recreation opportunities;. "
(g) ()reserve hi$toric sites;
(11) Prolnote orderly urban developmenL
$cenic Areas ~ are lands that are valued for
their aesthetic appearance.
Wildeme•• Areas •• are areas where the earth
and iLS community ofHre are untrammeled
by man. where man himself is a visitor
who does not renlain. It is. an area of
undeveloped land retaining its primeval
character and influence, without perma-
nent improvement or human habitation.
which is protected and managed so as to
preserve its natural conditions and wbich
( I) generally appears to have been affected
prinlarily by the forces of nature. with the
imprint of man's work substantially
unnoticeable; (2) has outstanding oppor·
tunities for solitude or· a primitive and
unconfined type ofretreation; (3) may also
contain ecoloaical. geoJogical. or other lea·
tures or scientific. educational. scenic. or
historic value.'
GUIDELINES
.•1.. PLANNING
'I. The need 'or open space in the planning
area should be delermined. and standards
developed for the amount. distributiun.
undtype ofopen space.
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5. OPEN SPACES, SCENIC AND HISTORIC AREAS, ·AND NATURAL RESOURCES (Continued)
2. Criteria should be developed and utilized
10 determine what uses arc consistent with
open space values and to evaluilte the encct
ofconverting open spacc lands to inconsis-
tent uses. The nlaintcnauce and develop-
nlent of open spilce in urban areas should
be encournged. '
J. Natural resources and required sites for the
generation of energy (i.e. natural gas. oil.
coal. hydro. geothermal. uraniunl. solar
and others) shoultl be conserved and pro-
tected; reservoir sites should be identified
and protected against irreversible loss.
4. Plans providing 'for open space. scenic and
historic areas and natural resources should
consider as a major deternlinant the carry-
ing capacity of the air. lantl and. water
resourccs of the planning area. The land
conservation and development actions ,)ro-
vid(...~ for by such plans should not exceed
the carrying capacity of such resources.
S•. The Nationnl Register of II isturie Plm:cs
and the reconuncndations of the Sh,te
Advisory COllulliuee on Historic Preserva-
tion should be utilized in designating his-
toric "~ites.
6. In conjunction with the inventory of min-
erai and aggregate resources. sites tor
removal and proccssing of such resources
should be identified and protected.
7. As a general rule, plans should prohibit
outdoor advertising signs except in com-
mercial or intlustrial loneS. Plans should
not provide for the recl,*ssificalion of land
tor the purpose of acco.nnlodating an out-
door ildvcrtising sign. Tne term Uoutdoor
advcnising signU has the meaning set forth
an ORS 371.710(24).
8. IMPLEMENTATION
I. Dcvcloprnent should be planned and
directed so as to conserve the needed
anlC.~untofopen space.
2. The conservation of both renewable and
non-renewable natural resources and phys-
ical linaitations of the land should be used
as the basis 'br detcrnlining the quantity,
(luaJity. location. rale and tytle ofgrowth in
the phlnning area.
J. The efficient consumption ofenergy should
be considered when utilizina natural
resourccs.
4. Fish llnd wildlife arcas and habitats should
be protected and managcd in accordance
with the Oregon Wildli'e Commission's
fish and wildlife manil&Cment plans.
S. Stream flow and water levels should be
protected and managed at a level adequate
Jor fish, wildlife. pollution abatement. rec-
reation. aesthetics and agriculture.
6. Significant natural areas that are histor-
ically, ecologically or scientificaUy unique,
outstanding or inlponant. includinS those
identified by the State Natured. Area flee-
servcs Advisory Committee. should be
invenloried and evaluated. Plans should
provide, for the preservation of natural
areas consistent witb an inventory ofscien..
tific. educational, ecological, and recrea-
tional needs. for significant natural areas.
7. Local, regional and state Bovemments
should be encouraged to investigate and
ulili~e fee acquisition. easements, cluster'
developnlents. preferential assessment.
development rights acquisition and similar
techniques to impl~ment this goal.' .
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8. State and federal .agencies should develop
statewide natural resource, open space. lCO-
nic and historic area plans and provide
tcchnical assistance 10 tocal and rclionaJ
uscndcs. Stule &lull federal plans 8hould be
reviewed and coordinated with local and
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9. Areas identffi~ as' ha~inl· no~-ienewabll
mineral and aggregate resources should be
planned for interim. transitional and "~-.
ond use" utilization as well as for, the' pri.
mary use. '
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GOAL .
To maintain and Improve the qua'ity of the
aj,_ wat.r and land ,••ource. o' the .tat•.
AU waste and process discharses from future
develo'pment, when combined with such dis..
charses from existing developments shaU not
threaten to violate, or violate applicable state
or federal environmental quality statutes,
rules and standards. With respect to the air.
water and land resources of the applicable air
sheds and river basins described or included in
state environmental quality statutes. rules,
standards and anlplementation plans. such
discharges shall not (I) exceed the carrying
capacity of such resources. considering long
range needs; (2) degrade such resources; or (3)
threaten the availability ofsuch resources.
W••te and Proee•• DllChallle. -. refers to
solid waste. thermal. noise. al.nospheric or
water pollutants, contaminants, or prod..
ucts therefrom. Included here also are indi-
rect sources ofair pollution which result in.
emissions of air contaminants for which
the state has established standards.
GUIDELINES
'--PLANNING
1. Plans should designate alternative areas
suitable for use in controllina pollution
includina but not limited to waste water
treatment plants, solid waste disposal sites
and sludge disposal sites.
2. Plans sho~ld designate areas for urban and
rund residential use ollly where approvable
sewage disposal alternatives have been
clearly identified in. such p~ns.
3. Plans should buffer and separate those land
uses which create or· lead to conflictins
requirements and impacts upon the air,
water and land resources.
4. Plans which provide for the maintenance
and improvement of air, land and water
resources of the planning area should con-
sider as a major determinant the carrying
capacity of the air, land and water resources
of the planning area. The land conservation
and development actions provided for by
such plans should not exceed the carrying
~pacityofsuch ~sources.
s. All plans and proarams atTcelina w~ste and
process discha.rges should be coordinated
within the applicable air sheds and river
basins described or included in state
environmental quality· statutes, rules, sum-
dards and implementation plan.
6. Plans of stale aacncies before they arc
adopled, should be coordinated with and
reviewed by local aaencics with~$~tto
the impact of these plans onille air, water'
.and land resources in the planning area.
7. In all air quality maintenance areas, plans
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Should be~·oD;.ppJic:a~1O .taW:'oatCl
for reducin& indirect pollution and be ~uffi-
"cientJy comprehensive to include Il\iUOt
transportation, industrial, institutional."
commerciaJ, recreational and aovcrnmen-
tal.developments and facilitica.
8. IMPLEMENTATION '.
1.))laos should take into·account methodl
and devices for impJecnentina this &oaI,
incJudins but not limi~ to thc follo'!ina:
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(I) tax incentives and disincentives;;
(2) land use controls and ordinances,
(3) muJtiple-use and joint development
practices,
(4) capital facility.prolJ1Ullmin& .
(5) fee and less-than.f~ acquilition· tech"
niques, and
(6) enforcement of local health and safety
. ordinances.
2. A manasement proaram that details the
respecti ve implementation role. and
responsibilities for carrying out this loat in
the plannins area should be established in
the comprehensive. pl.an.
J. 'Proarams should mana.. land conserva-
tion and.development activities in a man-
ner that· accurately 'reflects the
.. ,community'. deairea for a quality environ-
ment and a healthy economy and is consis-
,tent with slate environmental quality
statutes, rolcs, standards and implemcnla-
tionplans.
7. AREAS SUBJECT '·0 NA~I-URALDISASTERS AND HAZARDS
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GOAL
To protect Ii'. and prop.rty from natural
disa.ter. and hazarda.
DeveJopqtents subject to damage or that could
result in ·Ioss of life shaU not be planned nor
located in known areas ofnatural disasters and
hazards without appropriate safeauards. Plans
shaU be based on an inventory ofknown areas
ofnatural disaster and hazards.
Area. of Natural Disaster. and Hazards _.
are areas that are subject to natural events that
are known to result in death or endanger the
works of man, such as strcam flooding. ocean
nooding, ground waler. erosion and deposi-
lion. landslides, earthquakes. weak ·founda-
tion soils and other hazards uni(lue to local or
(egio":81 areas..
GUIDELINES
A. PLANNING
I. Areas subject to natural hazards should be
evaluated as to the degree of hazard pre-
sent. Proposed developments should be
keyed to the degree of hazard and to the
linlitations on use impo~d by such hazard
in the planning areas.
2. In planning for tloodplain areas, uses that
will not require protection through dams.
dikes and levies should be preferred over
uses that will require such protection.
3. Low density and open space uses that are
least subject to loss or life or property
danlage such as open storaae. forestry, nari.
culture and recreation slluuld bcprefcrred
in floodplains, especially the ftoooway por-
tion. The Uoodway portion should be given
special attention to avoid development that
is likely 10 cause an ianpediment to the now
offloodwatcrs.
4. Plans taking into account known areas of
natural disasters and hazards should con-
sider as a major detenninant. the carrying
capacity orthe air. land and water reso.urces
orlbe Illanning area. The land conservation
and development actions provided tor by
such plans should not cAcced the carrying
capacity ofsuch resources.
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s. Planning for known areas ofnaturaldisas-
ters and ha7.ards should include an evalua-
tion of the beneficial impact on natural
resources and the environment from leuinc
such events naturally reoccur.
B.IMPLEMENTATION
I. Cities and counties not already eli&i.ble
should qualify for inclusion in tbe Natural
"lood Insurance Prognamt provided under
lhe National flood Insurance Act of 1968
("ublic Law 9()"'44~). The Act requires that
development in flood-proRe ~reas be
appropriate to the probability of flood
da.nagc, and the danaer to humanUfe. 1"be
Flood Disaster Proteclion Att of 1973 (P.L
93-234) and other penincnt federal and
slate programs should be considered. The
United Slates Oepanment of Housing and
Urban I)cvelopnlent should identify all
tlood and mud-slide prone cities and coua-
lies in Oregon, and priority should be given
to the completion of flood rale nUlp$ 'or
. such areas.
2. When locating developments in areas of
known natural hazards. the density or
intensity of the develoPPlent should· be
linlitcd by the degree of the na.tural hazard.
J. When regulatorY prosrams and engineerina
projects are beine considered. tbe impacts
ofeach should be cOllsideroo.
4. Natural hazards that could reSult from new
. developments. such as runoll' fro", pavina
. projects and soil slippaae due to weak faun·
dation soils, s40uld be considered. evalu-
ated and provided for. . "
RECREATIONAL NEEDS
(i) Establishment and maintenance of
buffers between the resort and
adjacent land U$eS. iqcluding natu" "
raj vegetation an4 wh~rc appropri-
,ate. fences; berms. landscaped
areas, and other similar' types of
buffers.
(ii) Setbacks of structures and other
improvements from adjacent land
uses. ......'
J. Comprehcnsive plilns allowini for destina·
tion resons sh-.U in~ludJ: hnplementing
measures which: '" .; .'
(a) Map areas where large destination
resorts 'are permitted by' requirement
(I) above. .
(b) Lianit uses and activities to those per-
Iniued by this Goal.
(c) Assure developed recreational facilities
and key facilities intended to serve the
entire development and visitor oriented
accommodations are physically pro-
vided or are guaranteed through surety
bonding or substantially equivalent
financial assurances prior to closure of
sale of individual lots or units. In pha-
sed developments. developed recrea-
tional facilities and other key facilities
intended to serve a particular phase
shall be constructed prior to sales in that
phase or guaranteed through, $urety
bonding.:
Destination Re.ort •• a self-contained devel-
opnlent providing visitor-oriented accom·
modations and developed recreational
'acilities in a setting with' high natural
amenities. To qualify as a large destination
resort under (joaJ 8. a proposed develop-
Olent nlu~t meet the followinc standards:
(C'onlinued on next page)
QEFINITIONS
Consistent with (a)...(f) above, small resorts
.nay be allowed in the 'ollowins areas:
(i) On land that is not defined as agri-
cultural or forest land under Go.at 3
or4-
(ii) On iands where there has been an
exception to. Statewide Plunning
Goals 3, 4, II. or 14; and
(iii) Such secondary lands as the Com-
mission decnls appropriate.
2. Counties shall ensure that destination
resorts are compatible with the site and
. adjacent land uses through the following
measures:
(a) Important natural features, including
habi tat of threatened or endangered
species. streanlS, rivers, and significant
wetlands shull be maintained. Riparian
vcccuuion within 100 'ect of streanls.
rivers and signiHcant wetlands shall be
nlaintained. Aherations to important
natural features. including placement
of structures which nu,intain the over-
all values orlhe feature nlay be allowed.
(b) hnprovemcnts and activities shall be
located and designed to avoid or mini-
DESTINATION RESORT SITING
Comprehensive plans mny. provide for the
siting of destination resorts on rural lands
subject to the provisions of the Goal and
without a Goal 2 exception to Goals 3•.4, II.
or 14.
1. To assure that resort development does not
COnniCl with the objectives of other State-
wide Planning Goals, destination resons
allowed by this Goaf shall nol be sited in
the following areas:
(a) Within 24 air miles ofan" ~rban growth
boundary with an existing population
of 100.000 ornlore unless residential
. uses are limited to those necessary 'or
the stalfand management of the resort;
(b) On a site with SO or more contiguous
acres of unique or prime .farm land
identified and nlapped by the Soil Con-
servation Service; or within three miles
offirm land within a High Value Crop
Area except that snlall destination
resorts shall not be closer to a high
value crop area than one-half nlile tor
each 25 units of overnight lodging or
'raction thereof:
RECREATION PLANNING
The requircplents for meeting such needs,
now and in 'the future. shaJi be planned for by
governmental agencies having responsibility
for recreation &lreas. facilities and oppor...
tunities: (I) in coordination with private
enterprise; (2) in appropriate proportions; and
(1) in such quantity, quality and locations as is
consistent with the availability of the
resources to Ineel such requirements. Stale
and federal agency recreation plans shall ~
coordinated with local and regional recrea-
tional needs and plans.
GOAL ......~, tel O~'preti()miiiantly "(:u~c:'~oot"Sii~ :. mize a'dve~' elfeds .or" the reson' 011
I ;i~i;~'~~~~~~f~~~~~~~?~j~~~~~~'~ 't:~~~~~~I~~~·~lli~.~~~~u~~·~:~.·~~.·~~.·~.~~:wt~~~~~~~~~~
To satlafy the recreational needs 0" the ' by the State Forestry Department. \, I . ¢n"'-ct~p., 'intensive 'farmin. operations
~itizens0' the atate and visitors and, where which are not subjeci to an approved inlhe area. At a minimum. measures to
appropriate. to provide for the siting 0' nec- (,oal exception; accomplish this shall include:
easary recreationa' facilities Including des- (d) In lhe Colu.nbia River Gorge National
tination '.80rta.. Scenic Area as detincd by the Columbia
River Gorge National Scenic Act. P.L.
99...663;
(e) On areas protected as Goal S resource
siles in acknowledged comprehensive
plans I)rotccted in ~pite of identificd
contlicting uscs (uJAn sites designated
pursuant to OAR 660-16...010(1)).
(f) Especially sensitive big game habitat as
gene.rully nlapped by the Oregon
Departnlent ofFish and Wildlife inJuly
t984 and as further refined through
developmenl ,of comprehensive plans
implenlcnting this rccluirenlcnt.
.'-.. "
8. RECREATIONAL NEEDS (Continued)
'-',
(1) The resort is located on a site of 160
acres or more ex.cept within two miles
ofthe ocean shoreline and the site is 40
acres or more.
(2) At least SO percent of the site is dedi-
cated permanent open space excluding
yards. streets and parking areas.
(3) At least $2 million (in 1984 dollars) is
spenl on improvements for on-site
developed recreational facilities and
visitor-oriented accommodations
ex.clusive of costs for land. sew~r. and
water facilities and roads. Not less than
one-third of this amount shall bt.: spent
on developt,~rL~realional.acili(ies.
(4) Visitor-oriented accommodations
includina meeting rooms, restaurants
withseatina for 100 persons, and 150
separate rentable units for overnight
lodgins ,are provided. Accommoda-
tions available for residential use shall
notexcced two such units for each unit
of overnight lodging.
(S) Commercial uses provided are limited
to types and levels necessary to meet
the needs of visitors to the develop-
ment. and industrial uses are not per-
mitted.
To qualify as a small destination resort
underGoalS. a proposed development
must meet the following standards:
(a) The resort shall be located on a site
of20 acres or more.
(b) At least $1 million (in 1984 dollars)
shall be spent on improvements for
on-site developed recreational
facilities and visitor-oriented
accommodations exclusive ofcosts
for land, sewer, and water facilities
and roads. Not less than one-mira
• ,II ;."" of this amount shall be spent on
developed recreation facilities.
(e) At least 2S but not more than 7S
.,';" units of overnight loosing shall be
provided.
(d) Restaurant and meeting rooms
with at least one seat for each unit
of overnight loosing shall be pro-
..... vide<!.
, (e) Resid~ntiaJ uses shaU be limited to
those necessary for the staff and
, managenlent of the resort.
(I) The county governing body or its
designee shaJJ review the proposed
resort and determine that the pri-
mary purpose of the resort is to
provide lodging and other services
oriented to a recreational resource
which can only reasonably be
enjoyed in ~ rural area. Such recrea-
tional resources include. but are not
limited to, a hot spring, a ski slope,
or a fishing stream.
(g) The resort shall be constructed and
located so that it is not designed to
attract highway traffic. Resorts
shall nOl use any nlanner of out..
door advertisin.& signing except:
(i) TQurisl oriented directional
signs as provided in ORS
317.715 to 317.830; and
(ii) On..site identification and
directional signs.
Developed Recreation Facilities •• are
iluprovemcnts constructed 'or the purpose
of recreation and may include but are not
limited to golf courses, tennis courts,
swimming pools. marinas. ski runs and
bicycle paths.
High Value Crop Are••• an area in which
there is a concentration of commercial
ranns capable of produciJlI crops or prod-
ucts with a Rlinimum gross value of$1 ,000
per acre per year. These crops and procJucts
include'ield crops, small fruits, berries,
tree fruits. nuts, or veaetables, dairyi"s,
livestock feedlots, or Christmas trees as
these terms arc used in the 19&3 county
and Slale Agricultural Estimates prepared
by the Oregon State University Extension
Service. The High Value Crop Area Desig-
nation is used for the purpose of .ninimiz..
ing conflicting uses in rewn sitins and is
not meant to revise the requirenlents of
Goal 3 or adlninistrative rules interpreting
the Goal..
Ovemlght Lodging. - are permanent. sepa·
nuely rentable accommodations which arc
not available tor residential use. Overni&hl
lodgings include hotel or ntotel roo.os,
cabins. and time share units. Individually
owned units may be considered overnight
lodgings if they arc available for overnight
rental use by the general public for at lea~l
45 week.s per calendar year through a cen-
tral reservation and check.-in service. Tent
sites, recreational vehicle parks. mobile
homes, dormitory rooms, and aimilar
accommodations do not quality as over..
night lodgings for the purpose of this defi-
nition.
Recre.tlon Ar•••, F.cllitl•• and Opper·
tunltle••• provide for human develop-
Olcnt and enrichment, and include but are
not limited to: open space and scenic land·
scapes; recreational lands; bistory, archae·
ology and natural science resources; scenic
roads and tr"velers; sports and cultural
events; camping) picnicking and recrea-
tionallodging; tourist facilities and accom-
modations; trails; waterway use facilities;
hunting; angling; winter sports; mineral
resources; active and passive prnes and
activities.
Recr••tion N,ed. - refers to eli.tina and
future! demand 'citizens'· and' .visitors ' ror
rec~e!'tions area~" fa~ilitl~s ~~d 9Ppor-
tunules. ' _\ ; .. , I' 0( "
S.I'-contalned OevelQpment •• means a
development for which conlmunit)' sewer
and water facilities are provided on-site
and are limited to meet the needs of the
development or are provided by existing
public sewer or water service as long as all
coslS related to service extension and any
capacity increases are borne by the devel..
opment. A ·'self-contained development··
shall have developed recreational facilities
provided on-site.
Vlaltor-orlented Accommodation. •• are
overni&ht lodSinS. restaurants, meeting.
facilities Which are designed to and provide
for the needs of visitors rather lh~n year-
round residenls.,
GUIDELINES
A. PLANNING
1. An inventory' of recreation needs in the
plannins area should be madf; based upon
adequate research and 'lnaly~is of public
wants and desires. ;
2. An inventory of recreation opportunities
should be made based upon adequate
research and analysis of the resources in
the planning area which are available to
meet recreation needs.
3. Recreation land use to meet recreational
recreational needs should be developed by
each agency responsible for developing
comprehensive plans.
4. The planning for lands and .resources
capable of accommodating multiple uses
should include provision for appropriate
recre,.tion opportunities.
S. The Stilt, Comp""""i,e Olltdoor RIC"·
lllioll PIli. coultl be.: used as a auide when
planning, acquiring and developiRa rcere-
alion resources. areas and facilities.
needs and development standards. roles
and responsibilities mould be developed
by all acencics in coordination wilb each
other and with the private interests. Loftl
range plans and action ptolfams to meet
6. When developin& recreation plans. eneraY
consequences should be considered. and
to the areatest extent possible non-
motorized types of recreational activities
should be preferred over motorized activi-
ties.
7. Plannina and provision for ,"rcation
facilities and opPOl1uniuCl should pvc
priority to areas. facilities and use. &hal
(a) meet recreational needs require.e.1I
for hiah density population c:enlCn,
(b) meet recreational needs of penona 01
limited mobility and tinaa~e..
(c) meet recreational needs requirements
while providing the maximum conser-
vation ofenerar both in the ttanspor·
tation ofpersons to the facility or.area
and in the recreational use itself;
(d) minimize environmental deteriora-
..io~
(0) arc available to the public at nomiDal
cost. and
(I) meet needs ofvisiton to the state.
8. Unique areas or resources capable of
meeting one or more specific recreational
needs requirements should be inventoried
and protected or acquired.
I
9. All stale and federal agencies developiq
recreation plans should allow for review
of recreation plans by alTected local qen·
cies.
10. Comprehensive planaaboul<J be "peel
\0 give ahip priority lOc~inl recrea-
tion OPPOJ1uniUca'OD~tMp~9.-1'•..
and shorelands of-the state 'cspeCWly '08'
," '" t' ~~islinl a.04 J!9lFotial state and federal
'~.', ' wl1d and scenic wa&erways;·' and Otcaoll
Recreation Trails. ,:'. " ,',
11. Plans which provide for satisfyiDl the
recreation needs of persons ip the plaa-
nina area sl\ould consider as a major
, determinaJ;lt. the carryina capacity of the
air. land and w4ter resources of the plan-
nina area. The land conservation aad
development ac;tions provided for by such
plans should not excee4 the carryinS
capacity ofsuch resources.
B. IMPLEMENTATION " , ,
Plans should take into account. varioul tech-
niques in addition to f~ .cquwtion such as
easements. ~luster developments, preferential
assessments. development' rights acquisition.
subdivision park land dedication whicb bene-
fits the subdivision, and similar techniques to
meet r~ealion,requiref1len,tsthrou&h tax poL-
icies. land lea.~s, "od s~~AArproar~ms.. ,
C. RESORT SITING
Measures should be adopted to minimize the
adverse environmental effects of resort devel-
opment on the site, panicularly in areas sub-
ject to natural hazards. Plans and ordinances
should prOhibit or discourage alterations and
structures in the 100 year flood plain and on
slopes exceeding 25 percent. U~s and altera-
tions wh.ich are appropriate for these areas
includ~:
I. minor dra~l\age,i1JJprovements which do
not significantly impa~t, ,impofUJ,nt natural
fC'ltures of the si.te;" .i' .• " t . '.,
2. roads, bridges and utilities where there are
no feasible alternative locations on the site:
and ' "
3. outdoor recreation facilities includinSlolf
courses. bike paths. trails. boardwalks, pie-
nic tables, temporary open sided shelters.
boatinS facilities. ski lifts and runs.
Alterations and structures permitted in these
areas should be adequately protected from
geoloaic hazards or of minimal value and
designed to minimize aovCfIC environmental
effects.
9. Economic Development
GOAL
To provide adequate opportuniti•• through-
out the a..te 'ora variety of economic activi-
ti.. vital to the health, weltare, and
proaperity 0' Oregon', citizen••
Comprehensive plans and policies shall con-
tribute to a stable and healthy economy in all
resions of the state. Such plans shall be based
on inventories of areas suitable for increaK'"d
econo"lic growth and activity after taking into
consider..tion the health of the current eco-
nomic base; materials and energy availability
and cost; labor market factors; educational and
leChnical tr.tining programs; availability ofkey
public facilities; necessary support facilities;
current markel tbrces; location relative to anar...
kelS; availability ofrenewable and non-renewa-
ble resources; availability ofland; and poUution
control requirements.
p>mprehensive plans for urban areas shall:
I. Include an analY$is of the community's ec0-
nomic patterns, polen.ialities. strenaths,
and deficiencies a$ .hey relate to state and
national trends; .
2. Contain policies concerning the economic
development opponunities in the commu-
nity;
J. l>rovide for at least an adequate supply of
sites of suitable sizes. types, locations, and
service levels for a variety of industrial· and
commercial uses consistent with plan pol-
icies;
4. Limit uses on or near sites zoned for specific
industrial and commercial uses to those
which are compatible with proposed u~s.
10.
In accordance with ORS 197.J80 and Goal 2,
state agencies tbat issue pernuts aJlectina land
use shall identity in their coordination pro-
&rdmS how they wiU coordinate permit issu-
..nce with other state agencies, cilies and
(;ounties.
GUIDELINES
It.. PLANNING
I. A principal determinant in plannina for
naajor industria' and commercial develop-
nlents should be the compar.taive advanlage
oflbe region within which tbe developments
would be located. Co.nparative advantage
industries are those economic activities
which. represent the most efficient. use of
. resources, relative to other &C0&mphic areas.
2. The economic development projections and
the conlprehensive plan which is drawn
from the projections should take into
account the availability 0'" the nccessary
natural resources to support the e.x.panded
industrial developlllCnt and associated pop.
ulations. The plan should al~o la~. into
account the social. environmental, energy.
and economic impacts upon tbe resident
population.
3. Plans should designate the type and level of
public facilities and services·appropriate to
suppon lhe degree of economic develop-
ment being proposed.
HOUSING
4. Plans should stronaly emphasize tbe ex.......
sion of and increased productivity from
existing industries and firms as a means to
slrengthen local and regional economic
development.
S. Plans directed toward diversification and
imProvement of the economy of tile plan-
nina area should consider as a major delCt-
minant,lIle carryioa capacity ollbo air. land
and water resources of tbe pl.,.niftl area.
The land 'conservation and development
actions provided for by such plans should
not exceed the carryins capacity of such
'. resources. .1' "
8. IMPLEMENTATION '.
I. Plans should takeinle) account medlodsand,
devices 'or overcominacertain resionalcon·
ditions and deficiencies for implementina
: lhis goal. includina but not limi&cd to
(I) tax incentives and _eentiveS;
(2) land use controls and ordinances;
(3) preferential assessments;
(4) capital improvement proaramm.ifta; and
(5) fee and less-man-fcc acquisition tech-
niques.
2. Plans should provide for a detailed ,1JWlIIO-
ment program to assian respective imple-
men~l.ion roles and responsibilities to those
private and governmental bodies which
openllC in the planning 4lrt& and have inter-
ests in carryina out this aoat and in .support-
ing and coordinating regional aRdlocal
economic pla;ns and prosrams. .
lGOAt~~:~t!~··~U;::';.<lt.r;-~~~,tt:'~l~"'T~:.t?~~""4":04(lt~~·lh\than~l-fS,boO'~pe6~ie~~·~~eaed~·OU~r~B~~IM'[EM A ",... ·f~l. ~ ..... '.
. units" also includes (but is not limited to) ). Plans should provide for a continuing
To provide for the housing need. of citizens attached and detached single-family hous- review of housing need projections and
of the atate. ang. nlultiple-'~unily housina, and ntan- should eSlablish a Ilrocess for accommodat-
ULliidable lands for residential use shall be uj';actured homes, whether Occullied by ing needed revisions.
in\(cntoried and plans shall encourage the' .owners or renters. 2. Plans should take into account theelfectsof
availability of adequate numbers of needed utilizing 'inancial incentives and resources
housing units at price ranges and renl levels GUIDELINES to (a) stimulate the rehabilitation of sub-
wbich are commensurclte with the financial standard housing without regard to the
capabilities of Oregon households and allow A. PLANNING financial capacity of the owner 59 lona as
'or lle.x.ibiJity of housing loc4ltion, tYlle and I. In addilion to inventories of buildable bcneHts accrue to the occupants; and (b)
density. lands, housing elements of a conlpreh...:n- bring into conlpliance with codes adopted
sive phan shoulds at a mininlum, include: to assure sa'e and sanitary housina theBuildable landI·· refers to lands in urban (I) . f h d' 'b' ,.. h ' dweIJ.'ng~ 0" .'nd.'v,'duals who· cannot on
. a conapanson 0 t e .stn utlon 0 t e ..
and urbaniz.able areas that are suitable, . . I' b' 'h h t"'··.·r own affiord to meet such codes~
.• j' eXlSting popu allon y Income Wit t e u" .
aVaJ able and necessary or residential use. distribution of available housing units byJ. Decisions on housing development pro-
Go"ernment-As.lsted Housing -- means cost; (2) a detennination of vacancy rdles, posals should be e.xpedited when sucb pro-
housing that is financed in whole or pan by . both overall and at varying rent ranges and posals are in accordance with zoning
either a federal or state housing agency or a . cost levels; (3) a dcternain"tion ofexpected ·..~·ordinan,ces and with provisions ofcompre-
local housing authority as defined in OR..fl) housing denland at varying rent ranges and · ..' hensive plans. '
456.ooS to 4S6.120, or housing thai is cost levels; (4) allowance for a variety of 4. Ordinances and incentives should be used
occupied by a tenant or tenants who bene- densilies ilnd types or residences in each 10 increase population densities in urban
fit from rent supplements or housing community; and (5) an inventory of sound areas taking into consideration (I) key facil-
,-,ouchers provided by either a federal Of housing in urban areas inclUding units ities. (2) the economic, environmental,
5tate housing agency or a local housing capable of being rehabilitated. social and energy consequences of the pro-
authority. posed densities and (3) the opti.nal use of
HOLl••hold _. refers to one or .more persons 2. Plans should be developed in a manner that existing urban land particularly in sections
UCCUI)ying a single housing unit. insures the provision' of appropriate types containing signHicant amounts of unsound
and arnounts of land within urban growth substandard structures. .
Mallufactured Hom•••• means structures boundaries. Such land should be necessury S. Additional methods and devices for
with a Departnlent of Housing and Urban and suit;able 'or housing that meets the achieving lhis goal should; after considera-
Developnlcnt (HUD) label cenifying thai housinS needs of households of all inco01C lion oftbe impact on lower inco.ne house-
tile structure is constructed in accordance levels. holds. include. but not be limited to: (I) tax
with the National Manufactured 1·lousing incentives and disincentives; (2) buildinc
C~onstruction and Safety Standards Act of 3. Plans should provide for the appropriate and construction code revision; (3) lonina
I 914 (42 USC 5401 el seq.). as anlcladed on type. location and phasing of public lacHi. 'and land use controls; (4) subsidies and
August 22, 1981. ties and services sunicicnt to SUPllOI1 hous- loans; (5) fee and less-thil.n-fee acquisition
Needed Houling Units -- means housing tog development in arcas prcsently teChniques; (6) enforcement ofloc~l health
types deternlined to Ineet the need shown developed or undergoing deveJopnlcnt or and safety codes; and (1) coordination of
'Dr housing within an urban growth bound- redevelopm.:nt. lhe developnlent of urban facilities and
ary at particular price ranges and rent lev- services to· disperse low income housina
e)$. On and after the beginning of the first 4. Plans providing for housing needs should throughout the planning are~•.
periodic review of a local jovernmelu·s consider as a major determinant the carry· 6.Ptans should provide for a detailed man·
acknowledged comprehellsi ve plan, ing capacity of the air, land and watcragenlent program to assign respective
"n~edcd housing units" also includes gov- resources of the planning area. The land inlplenlenuuion roles and rtsponsibilities
ernfnenl-assisled housing. For cities hav- conservation and development actions pro- to those governmental bodies operatani in
in. pOJ)ulatiolls 'urger lhan 2.500 lle0l)lc vaded jor by su,,~h plans should not exc.:ed the 1)lunning area and havina inten,-stl in
all'" counties having populations larger th~ carl)'in& CUI)acil)' ofsuch resources. carrying outlhe Boat
11 • Publ~c Facilities and Services
GOAL
To plan and develop atimely, orderly and
• f'icient arrangement of public facilities
and services to serve as a framework 'or
urban and rural development.
Urban and rural development shall be guided
and supported bytypcs and levels of urban
and rural public facilities and services appro-
priate for. but limited to. the needs and
requirenlents of the urban. urbanizablc lund
rurdl areas to be served. A provision jor key
facilities shall be included in each pliant Cities
or counties shall develop and adopt a Jlublic
facility plan for areas within iln urhim growth
boundary containing a population grcatcr
lhan 2,500 persons. To Oleel current "nd long-
range needs. a provision 'or solid WilSie dis-
posal sites. including sites 10r inen waste. shall
be included in each plan.
In accordance with DRS 197.180 and Goal 2.
state agencies that provide funding for trans-
poruuion. water suppJy. sewage and solid
waste facilities shall identify in thcir coordin,,-
lion programs how they will coordinatcthat
funding with other stale agencies and with the
public facility plans ofcities and counties.
A Timely. Orderly and Efficient Arrange·
ment ... refers to a system or plan thilt
coordinates the type. locations and deliv-
ery of public facilities and serviccs in a
manner that best supports lhe existing ilnd
. proposed land uses.
Rural Facilities and Services •• refers to
facilities and services which the governing
body determines to be suitable and appro-
priate solely for the needs of rural usc.
Urban Facilities and Services -. refers to key
Jacililies and to appropriate types and Icv-
els of at least the. following: police protec-
tion; sanitary fitcilitic$;. ~tPrnl drainage
facilitics~ planning) loning and subdivision
control; health services; recreation facili-
ties and services; energy and cOlnmunica..
t ion s e r vic e s ; and com an u nit y
governmental services.
Public Facilities Plan·· A public facility plan
is a su,>port document or docunlents to a
cOlnprebensive plan. The fadlil)' plan
describes the water. sewer and transpona-
lion facilities which are to support the land
uses designated in the appropriate
ncknowlcdged comprehensi v~ plan or
plans within an urban growth boundary
containing a population grc,aterthan 2.500.
GUIDELINES
A. PLANNING
I. Plans providing for public facilities and
services should be coordinated with plans
for designation of urban boundaries.
urbanil,ablc land. run,1 USl.'"5 and tor the
transition of rural land to urban uses.
2. Public facilities and services for rural areas
should be provided at levels appropriate for
rural usc: only and should nol support
urban uses.
3. Public facilities and services in urban areas
should be provided at levels necessary and
suitable 'or urban uses.
4. l>ubJic facilities and services in urbanizable
areas should be provided at levels neces-
. sary and suitable for ex.isling uses. The
provision for future public 1acilities and
services in these areas should be based
upon: (I) the time required to provide the
service; (2) reliability of service; (3) tinan-
cial cost; and (4) levels of service needed
and desired. .
5. A public facility or service should noi be
provided in an urbanizable area unless
there is provision 'or the coordinated
development ofall the other urban facilities
'.I·and services appropriate to that area.
6. AU utility lines and facilities should be
located on or adjacent to existing public or
private rights-of-way to avoid dividing
c:x.isting farnt units.
7. Plans providing for public facilities and
services should consider as a major deter-
.ninant the carrying capacity ofthe air, land
and water resources of the planning area.
The land conservation and development
action provided lor by such pJans should
not' exceed the carryina capacity 'of such
resources.
B. IMPLEMENTATION
I. Capital improvenlcnt· proarammina and
. budgeting should be utilized to achieve
desired types and levels of public facilities
and services in urban. urbanizable and
rural areas.
2. Public facilities and services'should _
appropriate to support sufficient amounts
of land to maintain an adequate housioa
market in areas undergoing developmenl
or redevelopment.
3. The level of key facilities that am be pro-
vided should be considered as a principal
'actor in planning for various densities and
types of urban and rural land uses.
4. Plans should desipate sites ofpowergener-
ation facilities and the locatibA of electric
transmission lines in areas intended to sup-
pon desired levels ofurbcan and rural devel-
opment.
S. Additional methods and devices· for
achieving desired types and levels ofpublic
facilities and services should include but
nol be limited to the AoUowing: (I) laX
incentives. and disincentives; (2) land use
controls and ordinances. (3) multiple use
and joint developnlent practices; (4) fee
and less.than-fee acquisition techniques;
and (5) enforcement of.local health and
sa'ety codes.
6. Plans should provide for·a dcWled m...-
..gement program to assign .respectiv•.
irnplementation roles and responsibilities
to those governmental bodi~. qperatina ill
the p.lannina area: and havin'.· i.n.teres~\.
carrying out the 8081. ;. \, .
GUIDELINES
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4. Major ,trans·portation "racilitics should
avoid dividins ~xistins economic farm
units and urban social units unless no feasi-
ble ahe~nativ,e e~i$ts,
5. Population densities and peale hour travel
patterns of existina and planned develop-
ments should be considered in the choice of
transportation modes for trips taken by
.persons. While high density developments
. with concentrated trip oriains and destina-
tions should be designed to be principally
served by mass transit, low..<Jensity devel-
opments with dispersed origins and desti-
nations shouJd be principally served by the
auto. .
3. No m~or transPQrtation facility should be
planned or developed. outside urban
boundaries on Class 1 and. II a&ricultural
land. as defined by the U.S. Soil Conserva-
tion Service unless no feasible alternative
exists.
6. Plans providing for a transponation system
should consider as a major determinant the
carrying capacity Qf the air, land and water
resources of the planning area. The land
conservation ilnd devclop.nent actions pro-
vided tor by such Jllans should not exceed
th\~ tarrying capacity of such resources.
Transportation System - refers. to one· or
more transportation facilities that are
planned. developed. operated and main...
tained in a coordinated manner to supply
continuity of movement between modes,
and within and between geographic and
jurisdiction~~ areas~
Mass Transit •• refers to any form of'pas-
senger transportation wheelchairs mem·
bers of the public on a re8ular and
c~ntinuingbasis.
Tranaportatlon DJ.advantaged •• refers to
those individuals who have difficulty in
obtaining transponation because of their
age. income, physical or me~taldisability.
A. PLANNING
I. AU current area-wide transportation stud-
ies and plans should be revised in coordina-
tion with local and regional comprehensive
plans and subnliued to locaJ and regional
agencies for review and appro.val. ,
2. Transportation systems~ to the fullest
extent possible. should be planned to uti-
lize existins facilities and rights-of-way
withjn the stale provided that such usc is
not inconsistent with the environanental.
cneray. land-use. economic or social pol-
icies of Ihc slate.
TRANSPORTATI.ON
I
Transportation Facility -- refers to any phys-
ic,,1 Httillty that 1l10VeS or assists in the
move'llenl of Pt~ople and goods excluding
elcctricity. sewage and water.
To provide and encourage a u'., conven-
Ient and economic tranaponation .yatem.
GOAL
Transportation •• refers to the movement of
people and goods.
. A transportation plan shall (1) consider all
modes of transponation including mass tran-
sit. air. water. pipeline. rail. highway. bicycle
and pedestrian; (2) be based upon an
inventory oflocal. regional and state transpor-
tation needs; (3) consider the differences in
social consequences that would result from
utilizing differing combinations of transporta-
tion modes; (4) avoid principal reliance upon
anyone nlode of transportation; (5) ruinilnize
adverse social. econonlic and environmental
iRlpacts and costs; (6) conserve energy; (7)
meet the needs orihe transportation diS6~dvan­
taged by improving transportation services;
. (8) facilitate the flow ofgoods and services so
as to strengthen the loca' and regional econ-
omy; and (9) conform with local and regional
comprehensive land use plans. Each plan shall
include a provision for transportation as a key
facility.
l~. TRANSPORTATION (Continued)
B. IMPLEMENTATION
I. The number and location of major trans·
portation facilitie$ should conform to
applicable slate or local land. use plans and
policies desisned to direct urban expansion
to areas identified as necessary and suitable
tor urban development. Tbeptannin& and
development of lransponauon facilities in
rural areas sbould discourclle urban arowt.b
while providina transponation service nec-
essary to sustain rural and recreational USL-S
in those areas so desianated iiltbe compre-
hensive plan.
2. Plans for new or for the improvement· of
major tnlDspottaUon facilities should iden-
tify tbe positive and negative impacts on:
(I) local land use patterns. (2) environmen-
tal quality. (3) energy use and resources. (4)
existiu& transportation sysle"lS and (5)
fiscal resources in a manner su.ficient to
enable local governments to rationally eon-
8ider the issues posed by the conslrUction
and operation ofsuch facilities.
3. Lands adjacent to major mass transit sta·
tions. freeway interchanges. and· other
major air, land and water terminals should
be managed and controlled so as to be
consistent with and supponive of the land
use and developUlent patterns identified in
the comprehensive plan of the jurisdiction
within which the faeilities are locate4.
4. Plans should provide fora detailed man-
a&Cmenl program to alsian respective
inlplementatioa roles and rC$ponsibiUtiea
to those aovernmental bodies opcratin8 in
the ptannins area and bavin, interests in
carrying out the 8oal•.
13. ENERGY CONSERVATION .........
. ever possible. land conservation and dew)·
.opment actions provided for under such
plans should utilize renewableener'f
sources.
8. IMPLEMENTATION' .:.
1. Land use plans should be based on utiliza.
lion of lhe following techniques lAd imp.
... :mentation devices which can have a
material impact on energy efficiency:
depletion of non-renewable sources of
energy.
3. Land use planning should, to the max-
imum extent possible, seek. to recycle and
re-use vacant land and those uses which are
not energy e'Ticienl.
4. Land 'use planning ·should. to the "max~
imum extent possible. combine increasing
density gradients along high capacity trans-
portation corridors to achieve areater
energy efficiency.
GOAL
To con.erve energy.
Land and uses developed· on the land shall be
managed and controlled so as to nl4lxinlize the
conservation of all tonns of encrsy. based
upon sound ecunoJJlic principles.
GUIDELINES
A. PLANNING
I. J>riority consideration in land use planning
should be given to methods ofanalysis and
implementation measures that will assure
achievement of maximunl· efficiency in
enersy utilization.
a. Lot size, dimension. and sitina controls; .
b. Building heilill. bulk and surtace area;
c. Density ofuses. parti~ularly .~Q~ ~hicb
S. Plans directed toward energy conservation relate to housing densities; .. ...
within the planning area should consider as d. Availability of lipt. wind and'air; ' ..
a major determinant the existing and c. Compatibility of and competition
potential capacity of the renewable energy between com~tinl land U5C activities;
source, to yield useful energy output. and .
Renewable energy £ources..inc~ude water. .'.£ Systems and incentives .cordle cpUec- .
2. The allocation of land and uses permitted sunshine. wind. geothermal heat and '.. lion. reuse and recyclios ofmelaUic and
on the land sh0\1.1d seek to miniJllize the nlu'licio..1 forC~l and fanO ..wask:t. Wl~I\'" ... _.~L~.nonmclaltic.wasle .. .. . '.
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14. URBANIZATION
'-..... '
GOAL
To provide for an orderty and efficient tran-
.ilion from rural to urban land ua8.
Urban growth boundaries shall be established
to identify and separate urbanizableland·from
rural land. Establishment and change of the
boundaries shall be based upon considerations
of the following factors:
(I) Demonstrated need to accommodate
long-range urban population growth
requirements cQJlsistent with LCDC
goals;
(2) Need for housing, employment oppor-
tunities. and livability;
(3) Orderly and economic provision for
public facilities and services;
(4) Maxinlunl eJliciency of land· uses
within and on the fringe orthe existinl
urban area;
(5) Environmental, energy. economic and
social consequences;
(6) Retention of agricultural land as
defined, with Class I being the highest
priority for rentcnlion and Class VI the
lowest priority; and.
(7) Compatibility of the proposed urban
uses with nearby agricultural activities.
The results of the above considerations shall
be included in the comprehensive plan. (n the
case of a change of a boundary, a governing
body proposina such change in the boundary
separating urbunil.able lands from rural land.
shall follow the procedures and requirements
us set forth in lhe Land Usc PJunniug Goal
(Goal 2j ror &081 exceJ)lions.
~y urban growth boundary established prior
.to January 1. ·1975. which includes rural lands
that have not been built upon shall be
reviewed by the governing body. utilizing the
same factors applicable to the establishment
or change of urban growth boundaries.
Establishment and change of the boundaries
shan be a cooperative process between a city
and the county or counties that surround it.
Land within the boundaries separating
urbanizable land fronl rural land shall be con..
sidered. available over· time for urban uses.
Conversion of urbanizable land to urban uses
shall be based on consid~ralionof:
(I) Orderly. econonlic provision for public
facilities and services;
. (2) Availability of suHicient land for the
various uses to insure choices in the
.narket place;
(3) LCDC goals or the acknowledged com-
prehensive plan; and,
(4) EncourageDlcnt ofdevelopment within
urban areas before conversion of
urbanjzuble arcas.
GUIDELINES
A. ·PLANNING
I. Plans should designate sufficient amounts
or urbani:luble land to accommodate the
need 'or further urban expansion. taking
inao account (I) the growth policy of the
area. (2) the needs of the tort-"Cust popula-
tion. (3) thc carrying capacity of the plan-
ninl area. and (4) 0l)(:n space and
recreational needs.
. ;:~ . :.;. ,.
2. The size of the parcels of urbanizable land
that are converted to urban land sbould be
of adequate dimension so as to maximize
the utility of the land resource and enable
. the logical and efficient ex.tension or serv· .
ices to such parcels. .
3. Plans providina for tile 'transition from
rural to urban land use should take into
consideration as to a major determinant
tbe carrying capacity of the air. land and,
water resources of the planning area. The
land conservation and development
actions provided for by such plans should
: . not exceed the carrying capacity of such
resources.
8. IMPLEMENTATION '
1_ The type. location and phasing of public
jacHitics and services. are factors which
should be utilized· to <Ii.rect urban .expan-
sion. . . '.
2. The type. design. phasing and location of
mnjor public transportation facilities (i.e.•
aU ",odes: air. marine. ·rail••nass transit.
. highways. bicycle and pedestrian) and
inlprovcmenls thereto arc luctors which
should be utilized to support urban expan-
sioninto urbanilable arcas and restrict it
from rural areas.
.,.
J. Financial incentives should be provided to
assist in m,nintainin& the use and character
of lands ndjaccnt 10 urtmni:table areas.
(Continued on next pagt)
14. URBANIZATION'(Continued)
WILLAMETTE RIVER GREENWAY·
4. Local land use controls and ordinances
should be mutually supporting, adopted
and enforced to intecrate tbe type. tinling
and location ofpublic facilities and services
in a manner to accommodate increased
'public demands as urbanizable lands
become more urbanized.
15.
GOAL
To protect, conaerve, enhance and maintain
the natural, scenic. historical, agricultural.
economic and recreational qualities of
lands .Iong the Willamette River as the
Wiltamette River Greenway.
A. GENERAL
I. The qualities of the Willamette River
Greenway shall be protected, conserved,
enhanced and maintained consistent with
the lawful uses present on December 6,
1975. Intensification ofuses, changes in use
or developments nlay be pemliucd aft~r·
this date only when they are consistent with
the Willamelte Greenway Statute, this goa.,
the anterial1 goals in ORS 215.515( I) and
the statewide planning goals, as the case
may be. and when such changes have been
approved as provided in the I)rclinlinary
Greenway Plan or similar provisions in the
conlplelcd plan as appropriate.
2 •. Tbe Willamette Greenway Program sheall
be composed ofcooperative local and Slate
governnlent plans for the protection. con-
servation, enhancement'and nlaintenance
of the Greenway. and of implementation
measures including management tbrough
ordinances, rules,. regulations, permits,
grants as well as acquisition and develop-
Illent ofpropertY,ctc. It shall also become a
part of all other local and slate plans and
progams within and near the Greenway.
"
J. The Gre~nway Program shall include:
a. Boundaries within which special Green-
way considerations shall be taken into
account;
b. Management of uses on lands within
and near the Greenway to maintain the
qualities of the Greenway;
c. Acquisition of lands or interests in lands
from a donor or willing seller or as
otherwise provided by law in areas
where the public·s need can be met by
public ownership. '
B. INVENTORIES AND DATA
Jnfornlation and data shall be collected 'to
determine the nature and extent of the
resources, uses and rights associated directly
with the WiUamcue River Greenway. These
inventories are for the purpose ofdetermining
which lands are suitable or necessary for inclu-
sionwithin the WillUlnelte River Greenway
Boundaries and to develop the plans and man-
agement and acquisjtion prograrllS.
Eacb of the following items shall be
inventoried· as it relates to tbe Greenway
objectives: '
l. All agriculturalJands as provided in Goal
3. This includes all land currently in fann
use as defined in ORSCbapter 21 S.203(2);
• WtKn information on such items is not available through
pte \' iua" ¥lud,ln. infumutUuu wilt he ..",i.u"incl1 b)' lh~ illcn,"c~
lUI' 1I.u*: porUD'" oIdle plan for which the)' arc ret.polI,.tatc, 'I'h.,
..c"u..(n~nl wwJl nUl hnail uni,~ u( ,uvenuuen, .IU... \:uUe,'uulC
Ul'(tf.DiltiDn "" ud....r i.(m~
s. Additional methods and devices for guid-
ing urban land use should include but not
be limited to the tollowina: (I) laX incen-
tives and disincentives; (2) multiple use
and joint development practices; (3) fee
and less-than-fee acquisition techniques;
and (4) capital improvement proaraln-
.ning.
2. All current aggregate excavation and pro-
cessing siles. and all known extractable
aggregate sources;
3. All current public recreation sites, includ-
ing public access points to the river and
hunting and fishing areas;
4. Historical and archaeological sites;
5. Timber resources;
6. Significant natural and scenic areas, and
vegetative cover;
7. Fish and wildlife habitats;
8. Areas ofannual flooding and flood plains;
9. Land currently committed to industrial,
conunercial and residential uses;
10. The ownership of property, including
riparian rights~
11. Hydrological conditions;
12'. -EcologicaUy fragile'areas;' .. :.
13. Recreational needs as set forth in a,oalS;
14. Other uses ofland and water in or near the
Greenway;
1S. Acquisition areas whicb include the iden-
tification of areas suitable jor protection0,. preservation through public acquisition
of lands or an interest in land. Such
acquisition areas shall include the follow..
ing:
a. Areas which may suitably be protected
by scenic easements;
b. Scenic and recreational land for
exclusive use of the public;
c. Sites jor the preservation and restora-
tion of historic places;
d.Public access corridor;
e. Public parks;
t: Ecologically fragile areas; and
g. Other areas which are desirable for
public acquisition may alsQ be identi- .
, fled ifthe rea$ons for public acquisition
tor the Greenway are also identified.
c. CONSIDERATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS
The Oregon Department of Transportation
(DOT) Greenway Plan. the ponions of eacb
city and county coolprehensive plan within
the Greenway. and the ponions of plans and
progra.ns and inlplementalion measures ofall
special districts, slate and federal agencies
within the Greenway shall be based on the
following factors:
1. Genera' Considerationa and Require-
ments
a. Statutory requirements in DRS Chapter
390.010 to 390.220 and in ORS Chapter
)90.310 to 390.368;
b. City. county and regional comprehen-
sive plans adopled pursuant to DRS
Chapter 197 tor jurisdictions along the
river;
6. Plans should provide for a detailed man-
agementprogram to assian respective
implementation roles and responsibilities
to those governmental bodies operatins in
the planning area and having jnterest~ in
carrying out the &oal.
c. Statewide planning goals and guidelines
adopted pursuant to ORS Chapter 197
by LCDC; "
d. Interim goals set fQrth in ORS Chapter
21 S.S15(1).
2. Boundary Conaideration. end Requl,.-
menta.a The temporary and preliminary
Greenway boundaries shall be reviewed as
to their appropriateness and retinedas
needed based on the information contained
in the inventories. Tbe retined boundaries
shall include, such lands alolll tbe
Willamette River as are necessary to carry
out the purpose and intent or the
Willameu~ River Greenway through a
coordinated management and acquisition
program~
Within· farm areas, consideration shall be
given to the ability of agricultural land adja-
cent to the WiJlamette River Greenway to
enhance and prott-oct the Greenway.
3. u.. Management Con.'d.ratlona and
Requiremonts. Plans and implementation·
" .measures shall provide for tbe foUowina: .
", '••' Agriculturall.nda ..~ t The-!aaricuhuraJ
lauds identified in the inventory shall be
preserved and maintained as provided
in Goal J as an effective means to carry
out the purposes of the Greenway
including those agricultur~ lands near
the Greenway. Lands devoted to farm
use which are nOllocated in an exclusive
(arm use zone shall be allowed to con-
tinue in such farm use. without
restriction as provided in ORS
390.314(2)(c). ORS 390.332(4) and ORS
390.334(2);
b. Recr.ation -.. i
( 1) Local, regional and state ,recrea·
tional needs sball be', provided for
consistent wj~ Ole qlrryina capacity
of the land; ;' "" '. ,,'.'
(2) Zoning provisions shall allow recre-
ational uses on lands to the extent
that .such use would ,not substan-
tially interfere· with, tho loog-lenn
capacity of the land for tann use are
defined in ORS 215.203; ' ... ,
(3) The possibiljty that public recrea-
tion use nlight disturb adjacent
property shall be considered and
minimized to ,the greatest extent
practicable·
(4) The public'parks established by sec-
tion Sa ofChapter 558, 1973 Oregon
Laws. shall be set forth in Oregon
Laws. shall be set fonh on the appro-
pr;ate cOInprehensi ve plans and
.-zoning established which will permit
their development, use and mainte-
nance;
(Continued on next page)
l Sec: ORS L....aptel 390,J I8( I) for ~pe<:ift~ ,,,'ulory lan.uaac•••
.....here shall be included within the bo-.ndarics of the
WiUameuc River (Jrcenway aU land, aituition with 150 'eet
"rum .he ()rfJin16f)' low water line un ,-.;h Ii. ufCl64;b c......1«:.
of .lae Witlanu:uc kiver anfJ such other tand" 1&0ll' tho
Wiltameu-: River u the depat1men. and unia" ufhQllUlfcrn-
....:1.. ~n$KJerncec_ry 'or thc development uf luch (irNn-
way; howevcr. the 'OI~llrQ ;nclul1cd within .he buull~riuof
,ud. Greenway shall 110. ea.cted, cUt the lVl'fIlIC. 120..tCI ~r
.. \ocr lIuk i&lun. "k: Wi h:ta.: kiVU; lamwc~ef, 'ur .b.
'''''POW uf tum,.ula... 'he ainaum IIUcqC of htAda widun
.ucta (irQ:nwa), .h~ IICrtilJC uflamb ".ula",od un ad i'.I..tJ~
lIul1 wilhln ~u...: ....rkA. I ......'«rcatiun .u.. llbaU be C4~~.··
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15. WILLAMETTE RIVER GREENWAY(Continued) .~
b. The review ofintensification. chanlesof
use and developments as authorized by
the Comprehensive Plan and zooina
ordinance to insure their compatibility
with the Greenway statutes and 10
insure that the best possible appearance.
landscaping and public access are pto-
vided. Such review shall include the
10Uowing lindings. that to the greatest
possible degree:
(I) The intensification. chance ofuse or
development will provide the max·
iJnum possible landscaped area.
open space or vegetation betweea
the activity and the river;
.(2) Neccssary public access will be pro.-
vided to and along the river by
appropriate legal means;
c. Provision is made for at I~astone public
hearing on each application to allow any
interested person. an. opportunity to
speak; .: .
d. Provision is made for aivina notice of
such hearing at Jeast to owners ofrecord
ofcontiguous property and to any indi-
vidual or groups requestin, nOlice; and
e. Provision is made to allow the imposina
ofconditions on the permillO carry out
the purpose and intent oflbo Willamette
River Greenway Statutes.
£. As an alternative to the review pro-
cedures in subparagraphs 3(a) to 3(e), a
city or county 80verning body may pre-
pare and adopt. after public hearina and
notice thereofto DOT, adesign plan and
adnlinistrative review procedure for a
port.ion of the Greenway. Such desip.
plan tnust prqvide for flndinas equiv-
alent to those required in subparagraphs
J(b)( I) and. (2) of paraarapb F so as to
insure compatibility wilh the Greenway
of proposed intensifica~io~ changes. of
2. The boundaries oftbe areas in which inter·
ests in propeny may be acquired. These
shall be depicted clearly on ,nnps or pho-
tographs together with the n,uure of the
acquisition such as 'ce dtle or scenic ease-
nlent; tbe Bcneral public purposes of each
such area. and the conditions under which
such acquisition rnay occur.
3. Use Intensity Classifications for the areas
. aC(luired by the Stale for Greenway pur-
poses; and
4. The locations of public access, either. "
already existing or to be acquired.
The DOT plan or revision thereto will be
reviewed by the Land Conservation and
Development Commission (LCDC) as pro-
vided in ORS 390.322. When the Comnlission
has determined that the revision is consistent
with the statutes and this goal it shall approve
theptan for recording.
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLANS OF CITIES
AND COUNTIES
Each city and county in which the Willamette
River Greenwny is located, shall iJlcorporate
the pollions of the approved DOT Greenway
Plan in its comprehensive plan and imple..
ntcnting ordinances and other implem~nta·
tion measures.
1. Boundarie.: Boundaries of the approved
WiliarneUe River Greenway shall be shown
on every cOlllprehensive plan.
2. Uses: Each comprehensive plan shall des·
ignate the uses to be peflnitted for the rural
and urban areas ofeach jurisdiction. which
uses shall be consistent with the approved
DOT Greenway Plan. the Greenway Stat-
utes and this Goal.
3. Acquisition Areas: Each ,comprehensive
1)lan shall designate areas identified for
possible public aC(Juisilion 'and the condi-
ri .,.-.:,·,....'fI·tions··undca&~ .......~.,..._.'"'.~p~t<M~~~.Mp~p_&tIwINp~ III'-..
occur as set Ibrth in the approved DOT DOT and LeDe. a hearing will not be
WilianleUc Greenway Plan and any other required on each individual application..
urea which the city or county intends to G. NOl.CE OF PROPOSED INTENSIFICA-
acquire. liON. CHANGE OF USE OR DEVELOP-
F. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES MENT
Impleme.uatioll of the Greenway Program Govern.nent agencies, inclu4ing citics,. ~\ln"
shaU occur through the cooperative efforts of ties. slale agencies, federal agencies. special
state and local units ofgovernment and shall districts, etc., shall not a~thQrizc or allow
be consistent with the approved DOT Green- intensification, change of use or develop.nent
way Plan and the city and county comprehen- on lands within lho boundaries of the
sive plans, the goals and appropriate statutes. WilJamene River Greenway ~ompalibililY
review area established by cities and counties
1. Boundaries: Willamette River Greenway as. required by paragraph F 3.a witbout first
boundaries shaJl be shown on city and Bivina written notice to the DOT by imme~i.
county zoning maps and referred to in the ~ f
loninu ordinance and the subdivision ordi. ately .orwarding a copy 0 any application by
o certified m~iI--return r~ceipt requested.
nance. Notice of the aClion taken by federal•. state,
2. U.ea: Measures for managing uses within city. county. and. special districts on an
the Greenway shall include at least: application sfWl be furnished to DOT.
8. Exclusive farm use zoning of aU agri· H. AGENCY JURISDICTION
cultural land within and adjacent to the Nothing in this order is intended to interfere
Greenway; with the duties. powers and responsibilities
b. Flood plain zoning ofall areas subject to vesled by statute in' agencies to control or
Hooding; , regulate acttvilles on lands or waters within
c. Open space zoning (see ORS Chapter the boundaries of the Greenway so IOlla as the
308.140) ofall open space areas; and exercise of the authority is consistent with the
d. Provi~ions for the use nlanugcment con- legislative policy set forth in ORS 390.310 to
sideralions and requirements set tonh 390.36K and the applicable statewide planning
in C3 of this Goal. goal tor the WiUamette River Greenway. a"
3. Greenway Compatibility Review: Cities the case may be. An agency receiving an
und counties shall establish provisions by application for a permit to conduct an activity
ordinance for the review of intensitica- on lands or wate.'s within the Greenway shall
lions. changes of use or developments to in,nledialely forward a copy o(such request to
insure their compalibility with the the Dcl)anment ofTransponation.
Willanletle River Greenway. Such ordi- I. DOT SCENIC EASEMENTS
nances shall inclUde the matters in a Nothing in this Goal is intended to alter the
through 8 below: authority of DOT 10 acquire property or a
a. The estnblishment of Greenway com· scenic easement therein as set 'onh in DRS
pntibitity review boundaries adjacent to 390.310 to 390.368.'
the river within which review of devel- J. TRESPASS BY PUBLIC
opmcnts shall take place. Such bound- Nothing in this Goal is intended to authorize
aries in urban areas shall be not less tl"an public use of private property. Public use of
150 feet from the ordinary low water line prav_He property is a trespass unless appropri.
of the WiliameUc kiver; in rurul areas ale easements and access have been acquired
such boundaries shall include aU lands in allowance with law to authorize such uS«:.
within the boundaries of Ihe WillanlcUe
River GrcenwilY;
c. Acce•• -. Adequate public access to the
river shall be provided tor. with empha-
sis on urban and urbanizable areas;
d. Fish and wildlife habitat - Significant
fish and wildlife habitats shall be pro-
tected;
e. Scenic qualities and views •• identified
scenic qualities and viewpoints shall be
preserved;
f. Protection and a.fety •• The
WiUanleue River Greenway Program
shall provide for the maintenance of
public safety and protection of public
and private pro~rty, especially frotn
vandilJism and trespass in both rural and
urban areas to the maximunl extent
practicable;
g. Vegetative fringe •• The natural vege-
tali ve fringe aJong the Rivee shaU be
enhanced and protected to the nlax-
imum extent practicodble;
.h. Timber resource •• The partiaJ harvest
.of timber shall be pernlitted beyond the
vegetative fringes in areas not covered
. by a scenic easement when the harvest is
consistent with an approved plan under
, the Forest Practices Act. or, if not cov-
. ered by the :Forest Practices Act, then
with an approved plan under the Ore~ll'"
way compatibility review provisions.
. Such plan shall insure that the natural
scenic (IUalities of the Greenway will be
maintained to the greatest exlent prac-
ticable or restored within a brief Period
. of time;
I. Aggregate extraction -. Extraction of
known aggregate deposits may be permit...
ted when cOlupalible with the purposes
of the WillUlnellc River Greenway and
when econonlically feasible, subject to
compliance with ORS 541.605 to
"541.69S; ORS 517.750 to 517.900 and
subject to compliance with local regula-
,:,1 1 ~ ·tions .. 'designed tOt minimize..;ad\ierse
elJects on water quality. fish and wildlife,
vegetation,. bank stabilization, streanl-
flow, visual quaJity, noise. safety and to
guarantee necessary reclamation;
J. Development away from river·· Devel·
opnlcnts shaU be directed away (rorn the
river to the grealest possible .degree; pro-
vided•. however. lands comnliued to
urban uses within the Greenway shall be
permitted to continue as urban uses.
including port. industrial. commercial
land residential uses penaining to navi·
gational requirements. water and land
access needs and reJated facilities;
Ie. .Greenway .etback •• A setback line
will be established to keep structures
separated from the river in order to
protect, maintain preserve and enhance
the natural. scenic. historic and recrea-
tional qualities of the WilJamette River
Greenway, as identified in the Green-
way Inventories. The setback line shall
not appJy to water-related or water-
dependent uses.
4. Area. to be Acquired •• Conaiderationa
and Requirements
Areas to be acquired must:
a, Have potential to serve the purposes of
the Greenway; .
b. To the maximum extent practicable) be
consistent with non-interference or non-
interruption of 'itrm uses as defined an
ORS Chapter 215.203(2);
c. De suit.1ble for pemlitting the enforce.
nl&~nt of existing statutes relating to tres-
pass and vandalism along lhe Greenway,
ilnd be sUllnble for allowing olaiute-
nance of the lands or interests acquired.
D. DOT GREENWAY PLAN
Tile· DOT will prepare and keep. current.
through apprOI)rinte rcvisions, a Greenwuy
ftlan setting 10'1h the state interests in the
Grt..-enwuy. The phln will show:
I. l~he boundaries of the Willamette Rjvt.~r
Greenwuy;
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15. WILLAMETTE RIVER GREENWAY(Continued)
ESTUARINE RESOURCES
It. DEFINITIONS FOR WILLAMETTE RIVER
GREENWAY GOAL
1. Change of U•• means making a different
use of the land or waler than that which
existed on December 6, 197S. It includes a
change which requires construction. altcra..
tions of the land, water or other areas
outside of existing buildings or structures
and which substantially alters or alleets the
land or water. It does not include a change
ofuse ofa building or other structure which
does not substantially alter or atlcct the
land or water upon which it is situated.
Change ofuse shall not include the comple...
tion ofa structure for which a valid permit
had been issued as of December 6, 1915
and under which permit substantial con-
struction has been undertaken by July I,
1976. The sale of property is not in itself
considered to be a change of use. An exist-
f ing open storage area shall be considered to
be the same as a building.
Landscaping. construction of driveways.
nlodifications of existing structures. or the
construction or placclnenl of such subsidi...
ary structures or facilities as are usual and
16.
GOAL
To recognize and protect the unique
environmental, economic, and social values
o. each estuary and associated wetlanda;
ond·
To .protect. f -maintain... where . appropriate
dfi"elop, and Where appropriate re.tore the
long-term environmental. economic, and
socia' value., diversity and bene'ita of
Oregon·. eatuaries.
i·
Comprehensive management programs to
achieve these objectives shall be developed by
appropria\c .local. state, and federal agencies
for all estuaries.
To assure diversity among the estuaries of the
State. by June IS. 1977. LCDC with the coop-
eration and participation of local govern-
nlents. special districts, and stale and fcderal
agencies shall classify the Oregon estuarics to
slleClty the 1l1ost intensive level of develop-
ment or alteration which may be allowed 10
occur within each estuary. Alier COn11)letion
for all estuaries of the inventories and· initial
planning cHUrlS. including identification of
needs and potcntial conflicts alnong needs and
goals and upon request ofany coastal jurisdic-
tion, the COlllmissionwiU review the overall
Oregon Estuary Classification.
Comprehensive plans and activities for each
estuary shall provide for appropriate uses
(including preservation) with as nluch diver-
sity as is consistent with the overall Oregon
Estuary Classitlcation. as well as with the
biolo&ical economic. recreational, and aes-
thetic benefits of the estuary. Estuary plans
and activities shall protect the estuarine eco-
system, including its natural biological pro...
ductivity, habitat, diversity. unique features
and water quality. ..
The general priorities (from highest to lowest)
for managenlent and use of estuarine
resources as implemented through the Olan..
aBement unit designation and permissible use
requirements listed below shall be:
I. Uses which maintain the integrity of the
estuarine ecosystem;
2. Water-dependent uses requiring estuarine
location, as consisten t wi th the overall
Oregon Estuary Classification;
necessary to the use and enjoyment of
existing improvements shall not be consid-
ered a change ofuse tor the purposes of this
Goal.
2. Landa Committed to Urban· U.. means
those lands upon which the economic,
developmental and locational factors have,
when considered together. nlade the use of
the property lor other than urban purposes
inappropriate. Econolnic. developmental
and locational factors include such mallers
as ports. industrial. commercial, residential
or recreational uses of propeny; the eUect
these existing uses have on prol»enies in
their vicinity, previous public decisions
regarding the land in question, as contained
in ordinances and such plans as the Lower
Willameue River Management Plan, the
city or county comprehensive plans and
sinlilar public actions.
3. Inten.iflcat'on means any additions which
incrcase or expand the area or amount ofan
existing usc. or tbe level of activity.
3. Water-related uses which do not degrade or
reduce the natural cstuarine resources and
values;
4. Nondependent. nonrelated uses which do
not alter, reduce or degrade estuarine
resources and values.
. . ...•.. , ; . .,.".l.l" # ••••"''-••~1.••~ .. ll., ':.:..,.. .
INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS .
Inventories shall be condu.cted to provide
inforlnation necessary for designating estuary
uses and Ilo(icies. These inventories shall pro-
vide infornlulion on lhe nature. location. and
ex.tent of I)hysical, biological, social, and eco-
nonlic resources in suflicient detail to estab-
lish a sound bnsis for estuarine manugculent
and to enable the identification of areas 'or
preservation and areas of exceptional' poten-
tial lor devclopnlent.
State and federal agencies shall assist in. the
inventories of estuarine resources. The
Depanment ofLand Conservation and Devel-
opUlent. with assistance from local govern-
ment. state and federal agenci~s, shall
establish common inventory standardf and
techniques. so that inventory data collected by
difterent agencies or units of govemnlenl. 9r
data between estuaries. will be comparable. .
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Uased upon invenlori~s. the lhnits illlposed by'
the overall Oregon Estuary ClassHication. and
needs identified in the planning process. com... ·
prehensive plans for coastaJ areas shall: .
I. Identify each estuarine area;
2. Describe and maintain the diversity of
ilnportant and unique environmental. eco--
noanic and social features within the estu-
ary;
3. Classify the estuary into management
units; and
4. Establish policies and use priorities for
each management unit using the standards
and procedures set tonh below.
s. Consider and describe in the plan· the
potential cumulative impacts of the altera-
tions and development activities envi-
sioned. Such a description may be general
but shall be based Oil the best available nlay
be general bUI shall he based on the best
ilvailable in'ormiltion and projections..
Remodelina of the exterior of a structure
not excluded below is aD inlensific:ation
when it will substantially alter the
appearance of the structure. Intensification
sludl not include the completion ofa struc-
ture for which a valid permit was i~ued as
of December 6, 1975 and under which
pennit substantial construction has been
undertaken by Jply I. 1976. Maintenance
and repair usual and necessary for the con-
tinuance ofan existing use is nol an inten-
sitication of usc. Reasonable emergency
procedures necessary for the satel)' or the
protection of property are not an inten-
sification of use. Residential use of lands
within the Greenway iDcludes the practices
.and ucti vi ties customarily related to the use
and enjoynlent of one's home. Landscap-
ina. ·construction of driveways,· modifica-
tion of existing structures or construction
or placement of such subsidiary structures
or facilities adjacent to the residence as are-
usual and necessary to such use and enjoy-
ment shall not be considered an intensifica-
tion for the purposes of this GOal. Seasonal
increases in gravel operations shall not be
considered an intensification ofuse.
. ; .. ,.:r .:.,.
MANAGEMENT UNITS '... c •. '
Diverse resources. values, and benefits shall
be nlaintained by classifying the estuary into
distinct water use nlanagenlent units. When
classi fying estuarine areas into manaaement
units. the following shall be considered in
addition to the inventories: . . .;
.'1,,- ..•.. j~..... a.....~~~u~~"'Ui4j.;,.f.~-....
1. Adjacent upland characteristics and e~st-
ina land USC$;' .....' .;
2. Compatibility with adj.cent. \1~S; I.
3. Energy costs and benefits•..~d .
..
4. The extent to which thC lirniu:d water sur-
'ace area of lfte estUary sflall be Committed
to dillerent surface uses. .
As a minimum, the following kind$ of man-
agement units shall be c$tablished.: :. .
1. Natur.1 -~. i~ .0 'est~es. ar~' ~mdl. be
designated to assure the- protection ofsis-
nif'icant fish a~d wildlife habitats. of con-
tinued biological productivity within the
estuary, and of 3cientilic. research. and
educalional need•• These shall be managed
to preserve~ n-.t\1rat re$Ources in recogni·
lion of dynamic, natural. geological, and
evolutionary processes.· Such areas shall
include, at a nlininltJm, all major tracts of
salt marsh. tideflats, .an~. se~sr4S~ ~ndalpe
beds. .
Permissible uses in natural manasement
units shall include tbe follQwi~a:
a. undeveloped.low..inten~jty •.water-
dependent recreation; ,,'
b. research and educational observations;
c. navigatio.n aids., s~~h as .be~~ns and
buoys;. ...:
d. protection of habitat. nutrient. fish,
wildlife and aesthetic resources,. j
e.passive restoratiQP measures;· ..
I: dredging. 'neces~ for on-site mainte-
nance uf ex.isting functional tidegates
and associated. drainase channels and
bridge crossin. suppon structures;
g. ripnlp for protection of uscs existinc as
of October 7. 1977, unique natural
resources. historical and archeological
values; and public facilities; and.
h. brid,e crossinKs~ , .
(Continued on next page) .
16. ESTUARINE RESOURCES (Continued)
a. The Oreaon Forest Practiccs· Act. and
Administrative Rules. for forest lands as
defined in ORS S21.61Q..S21-730 and
i27.990.and the Forest Lands Ooal;
b. The proar.uns of the Soil and Water
Conservation Commission and lout
'.. ' districts and the Soil ConservationServ-
ice. for AariculturaJ Lands Goa!;
c. The nonpoint source discharge water.
'. quality proaram administered by the
De~ment of Environmental Quality
. :: J under Section 208 of the Federal Water
,Quality Ac\ as amended in 1912
(])L92·S00); and '. ~
d. The Fill and Removal Pennit Program
administered by the Division of State
Lands under ORS S41.60S - 541.665.
a. The type and extent of alterations
expected;
• b. The type of resource(s) affected;
c. The expected extent of impacts of the
proposed alteration on water quality and
other pbysi~cd characteristics ortbe estu-
ary. Iivinl resources. recreation and aes-
tbetic usc. naviption and oaber existina
and potential uses oflbe cstuary; and
d. The methods which rould be employed
to avoid or minimize adverse impacts.
2. Dredging and/or fillina shaJJ ~ allowed
.only:
a. Ifrequired for naviPtioD orotherwater-
dependent uses that require aD estuarine
location or ifspecifically allowed by tbe
applicable manaaement unit require-,
ments of this aoaJ; and.
b. Ifa need (i.e•• a subslaDliaI public bene-
tit) is demonstrated and th, use or
alteration does not unreasonably inter-
'ere with public trusl riptl: and.
c. If no feasible alternative ..pJanel loca-
tions exist; and. ~
d. Ifadverse impacts arc minimized.
Other uses and activities which could alter
the estuary shaJi only be aJl~wocl if. Che
,requirements in (b), (c). and (d) are meL' All
or ponions of these requirements may be
applied at the time ofplan development for
aClions identificd in Ole plan. Otherwise.
they shaU be applied al the time of permit
review. ,
Existing programs which shall be utiJitized
include:
4. The State Water Policy Review Board.
assisted by the staff of the Oregon Depan-
ment of Water Resources. and the Orelon
Department of Fish and Wildlife, the·
Oregon Department of Environmental
.Quality. the Division of Stale Lands. and'
lhe U.S. Geological Survey, shall consider ..
establishing minimum fresh-water flow.
f"dtes and standards so thai resources and
uses of the estuary. including nuvigatio~
jlsh and wildlife characteristics. and recrea-
tion. will be maintained.
s. When dredge or flU activities are permitted
in intertidal or tidal marsh areas, their.
effects shaU be mitigated by creation. resto-
ration or enhancement of another area to
ensure that the integrity of the estuarine
ecosyste,n is nUlintained. Conlprehensive
plans shall designate and protect specific
sites for Initiption which generally corres-
pond 10 the Iypes and quantity of intertidal
(Continued on next page)
The impact assessment need not be lengthy
or complex. but it should enable reviewers
to gain a clear understandins ofthe inlpactl
tu be elpectcd. U shall include information
on:
Permissible uses in areas mauaed for
water-dependent activities shall be navjp-
lion and water-dependent commercial and
industrial uses.
As appropriate the (oUowins useS shall also
be permissible in development manasc-
ment units:
habitats, biological productivity. and water
qualtty are not sianificant or tbat the resources
of tbe area are able to assimilate the use and
activity and their e.fects and continue to Junc-
tion in u manner which conserves long-term
renewabJe resources. natural biologic produc-
tivity. recreational and aesthetic values and
aquaculture.
3. Development - in estuaries classified in
the overed) Oreson Estuary Classification
for more intense developJnent or altera-
tion, areas shaU be desipated to provide
for navigation and olher identified needs
for public. commercial. and industrial
water-dependent uses, consistent with the
level ofdevelopment or alteration allowed.
by the overall Oreaon Estuary Classifica-
tion" Such areas shaU include deep-water
areas adjacent or in proximity to the
shoreline, navigation. channel~ subtidal
areas for in-water disposal 01 dredaed
material and areas of Rlinimal bioloaical
sienificancc needed for uses requirinl
alterations orthe estuary nOI included in (I)
and (2) above.
a. Dredle or fiD. as allowed elsewhere in 3. State and federal. lIeoeiea .shall review.
the goal; revise, and implement their pJam. actions.
b..Na'Viption and water-dependent com- and manalement authorities lO maintain
mercial enterprjses and activities; water quality and minimize man-induced
c. Water transpon channels where dreda- sedimentation in estuarie$. Local lovern-
ins may be necessary· . nle~, slliiU. .r~~J1Inu. ''''':4r·'ct·~·Flow-laRclldi._I''~PiI''atertlJ't'. ttl' -'t."ia"ilfiirlllRJflW1ftliMIrJMilI I!Ifn~,,"."'-~
monitored to assure that cstuarinescdi- .: .new or duplicatory nlanasement tech-
menlation is consistent with .thc niques or controls.
resource capabilities and purposes or
affected natural and conservation man-
..gement units;
c. Water StOf"dgC areas where needed for
products used in or resulting from indus.,
try. commerce, and recreation;
r. ·Marinas.
IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
I. Unless fully addressed during the develoJ)"!
ment and adoption of comprehensive
plans, actions which would potentially alter
the estuarine ecosystem shall be preceded
by a clear presentation oflhe in-apacls of the
proposed nheration. Such activities include
dredging. fiJI, in-water structures. riprap,
log stonlge, application of pesticides and
herbicides. waler intake or wilhdrawal and
c.Uucnt discharge. now-lane disposal of
dredged material. and other activities
which could allect the estuary·s physical
processes or biological resources.
Where consistent with the purposes of this
management unit and adjacent shoretands'
desianated especially suited for water«pen-
dent uses or designated for waterfront redevel-
opment, waler-related and nondependent.
nonrelated uses nol rcquirins dredee or flU;
mining and mineral extraction; and activities
identified in (I) and (2) above shall also be'
appropriate.
In designating areas for these uses. local gov-
ernments shall consider the potential for using
upland sites to reduce or limit the commit-
ment of the estuarine surface area for sur'ace
uses. .
2. Conaervatlon - In all estuaries. except
those in the overall Oleson Estuary Classi...
fication which are classed for preservation,
~'.: ar~~~l ~,~~,~ fQ~19.'Jl.:~'~~f
ofrenewable resources that do not requare
major alteration of the estuary. except for
the purpose of resloration. These areas
shall be managed to conserve the natural
re~urces and benefits. These shall include
areas needed for maintenance and
enhancement of biolog.ical productivity.
recreationa' and aesthetic uses. and aqua-
culture. T~y shall include tracls of signifi-
cant, habitat smaUer or of less biological
inl portance than those in (I) above. and
recrealional or commercial oyster and clam
beds not included in (I) above. Areas that
are partially altered and adjacent to existing
development of moderate intensity which
do not possess the resource characteristics
of Ilatural or development units shall also
be included in this classification.
Where consistent with the resource
capabilities ofthe area and the purpoSt..'"S o"this
.llanagcment unit ~he following uses may be
allowed:
Permissible uses in conservation manage-
me... units shall be aU uses listed in (I)
above except temporary alterations.
Waere consistent with the resource
capabilities of the area and the purposes of
lhis management unit the 'ollowing uses
may be allowed:
a. High-intensity water-dependent recrea-
tion. including boat nlmps. nlarinas and
n.ew dredging for boal ramps and mari-
nas;
b. Minor navigational improvements;
c. Mining and mineral extraction. includ-
ing dredging necessary for mineral
eJl.traction;
d. Other water dependent uses requiring
occupation of water surface area by
means other then dredge or till;
e. A~uaculture requiring dredge or fill or
ot her aheration of the estuary~
t: Active restoration for purposes other
than those listed in I(d);
g. Temporary alterations.
A use or· activity is consistent with the
resuurce capabilities of the area when either
the impacts of the use on esluarine species.
a. aquaculture which does not involve
dredge or fill or other estuarine altera-
tion other than incidental dredgina for
harvest of benthic species or renlovable
in-waler structures such as stakes or
ncb; .
b. communication facilities;
c. active restoration of fish and wildlife
habitat or water quality and estuarine
enhancement;
d. boat ramps for public use where no
dredaina or fall for navigational access is
needed; and.
c. pipelines. cables and utility crossings,
. includina incidental dredging necessary
for their installation.
£ installation of tideptes in existina func-
tional dikes..
... temporary alterations.
b. bridsc crossina support structures and
dredgina necesw-y for their inslallation.
A use or activity is consistent with the
resource capabilities of the area wben either
me impacllof the use on estuarine species.
habitats. biololical productivity and water
quality are not significant or that the resources
of the area are able lo assimilate the use and
activity and their effects and continue to func-
tion in a manner to protect significant wildlife
babilats. natural biolo&ical productivity. and
values for scientific research ·and education.
."•...
1-6. ESTUARINE RESOURCES (Continued)
Division of State Landa
Fill and Removal Law DRS 541.605
-DRS 541.665
Mineral Resources DRS 273.55 I;
DRS 273.775 - 273.180
Economic Development Department
Ports Planning ORS 777.835
Water R••ource. Department
Appropriation of' ORS 537.0H)·S37.990
. Water ORS 543.010-543.620
9. State agencies with planning. permit. or
review &luthorities affected by this goal shall
review their procedurcs and standards to
assurc thai the objectives and rc()uire,ncnls
of the goal arc fully addressed. In estuarine
areas the foUowin&authorilies are ofspecial
concern:
I. That the short-term damage to resources is
consistent with resource capabilities of the
area; and
. "
a. The importance of the estuary to lIle
economy of the area; . ..'
b. Existing~ land u~~ surrounding the estu...
ary; .
c. Man-made alterations' of the natural
estuarine system;
d. Water-dependent indu$trial i and/or
cOlnnlerciul enterprises;
e. Public access;
f. IiiSlorical or archaeological sites associ-
illed with the estuary; and "
g. Existing trallsportation .system~.
c. The important restins. feedina, and nest·
inl areas for migratina and resident
shorebirds, wading birds and wildlile;
d. The areas hnportant f()·f recreational
tishin& and hunting, including areas
used for clam diwng and crabbing;
e. Estuarine wetlands; .
f. Fish and shellfish spawnioa areas;
&- Significant natural .reas; and .
b. Areas presently in commercial aqua-
culture.
c. TRANSPORTATION
Local governmenl~ and state aJ\d federal agen-
cies" should. clqselY. coordin.,te .ilJl~·.·inte&rate
navigati()1\ and' port 'itceds wlth'·s,"oriUand and
upland transportation"! facilities' "and 'the
requirements of the Transportation Ooal. The
cUluulative eOects of such plans and facilities
on the estuarine resources and values should
be considered. .
2~ That the area and affected resources can be
restored to their original condition. .
3. Social and economic characteristics-
Location, Description, and Extent of:
D. TEMPORARY ALTERATIONS
'[he provision for tempQrary alterations in the
Goal is intended to allow alterations to areas
and resources that the Goal otherwise requires
to be preserved or conserved. "fl\is ex.~mption
is limited to aherali~ns in support of. uses
pernliUed by the Goal; it i$ not intended to
allow uses which are· not otlte~ilC permitted
by the Goal. ."
Application of the resource Capabilities test to
ternporary alterations should ensure:
B. HISTORIC, UNIQUE, AND SCENIC
WATERFRONT COMMUNITIES ,.
Local government cOlnprehensive plans
should encourage the maintenance and
enhancement of historic, unique. and scenic,
waterfront communities, allowing for non-
watcr-depcndent uses' as appropriate in keep-
ing with such comnlunities. ."
OR..C) 469.300
-469.570
ORS 520.005
-520.095
ORS527.610
-527.130
Reaulation ofTher-
Sewage Treatment
and Disposal Systems
Power and Nuclear
Installation
Department of For••try
for••t Practice. Act
Department of Environmental Quality
Wnler Quality DRS 468.100
... 468.775
ORS454.010
-454.755
Oepartment of Geology and Minar.'
Industri••
Mincr"l Extraction
Oil and Gas Drilling
Department of Energy
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2. Biological characteristic-
Location. Description. and Extent of:
a. The common species of benthic (living
in or on bottont) nora and fauna;·
b. The fish and wildlife species, including
part-time residents;
GUIDELINES
I. Physical characteristics
a. Size. shape. surface area-and contour.
inclUding water depths;
b. Water characteristics including. but not
linlited to, salinity. temperature. and
dissolved ox.ygen. Data should reflect
avcrage and extreme values for the
.nonl-hs of March. June. September, and
Oecelnber as a nlinimum; and
c. Substnlte mapping showing location and
extent of rock, gravel. sand. and mud.
A. INVENTORIES
In detail appropriate to the level of develop-
nlenl or ahcration proposed. the inventories
for estuarinc features should include:
The requirclnents of the Estuarine Resources
Goal should be addressed with the same con-
sideration applied to previously adopted goals
and guidelines. The plallninB· process
described in the Land Use Planning Goal
(Goal 2). inclUding the ex.ceptions Ilfovisions
described in Goal 2. applies LO estuilrine areas
and implementation of tbe Estuarine
Resources Goal.
Because of the strong relationship between
estuarics and adjac~nl coastal shorclands. the
inventorics and planning requirements for
these resources should be (~losely coordinated.
These iuvcnlorlcs and plans should also be
fully courdinatcd Wilh the re(luiremenls in
other stilte planning goals. l~specially the Goats
for Dilen Spaces. Scenic nnd Historic Arcas
and Naturdl Resources; Air. Waler. and Land
Resources Quality; Recreational. Needs;
. TranSllOrlation; andfA,onomy~oftbo&~ae•. , ".~
DRS 274.005
-274.940
Submersible and
Submerged Lands
8. State and federal agencies shall assist local
government in idenlifyingareas tor reSlora-
tion. Restoration is appropriate in areas
where aClivities have adversely affccted
sonle aspect of the estuarine system. and
where it would contributc to a greater
acbievenlent of the objective of this goal.
ApproprialtC· sites includ~ ;areas of heavy
erosion. or sedirnen tatioll. degraded fish
and wildlife habitat. anadromous tish
spawning areas. abandoned dik.ed estuarine
~.lnw5h.areaa.andiarC8&.wJlcre water Qu.ality .
re~tricls the use of eSluarine waters tor fish
and shelUish harvest and production. or for
human recreation.
area proposed for dredging or filling. or
make findinas demonstrating that it is nol
possible to do so.
6. Local government and state and federal
agencies shall develop comprehensive pro-
grams. including specific sites and pro-
cedures for disposal and stockpiling or
dredged materials. These progranls shall
encourage the disposal ofdredged nlaterial
in uplands or ocean waters. and shall per-
mit disposal in estuary waters only where
such disposal will clearly be consistent with
the objectives of this goal and state and
federal law. Dredged material shall not be
disposed in intertidal or lidal Illarch
estuarine areas unless parl of an approved
till project.
7. Local government and state and federal
agencies shaU act to restrict the prolifcra-
tion of individual single-purpose docks and
piers by encouraging community facilities
common to several uses and interests. The
si7,e and shape of a dock or picr shall be
lilnited to that n.aquired for the intend~d
usc. Alternatives to docks and piers. such as
mooring buoys. dryland storage. and
launching ranlps shall be investigated and
considered.
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1 {. COASTALSHORELANDS
COASTALSHORELANDUSES
t. Major marshes. sianilicant wildlife habitat.
coaslnl he"dlands. and excepdonal aes-
thetic resources inventoried in the Identifi·
calion Section. shaU be protected. Uses in
Ihese areas shall be consistent with protec-
tion of natural values. Such uses Q1a)'
include propagation and selective har·
vesting of forest products consistent with
.•))e Oregon Forest Practices Act. arazing.
harvesting. wild crops. and low intensity
water-dependent recreation.
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4. Shorelands in rural areas other tbaIl' 'those
built upon or irrev~bly ·committed to
nonresource use and thoSc'designated in (I)
above shall be used as appropriate (or:
a. farm uses as provided in ORS Chapter .
21S'
b. proPaption and harvestin, of forest
products ~n$iSlent with the Orclon
Forest Practices Act; . .
c. privale and public water-depcndent rec-
reation developments;
d. aquaculture;
e. water-dependent commercial and indus-
trial uses. water-related uses and otber
uses only upon,a finding by the county
that such uses satisfy a need which can-
not be accommodated on uplands or in
urban and urbanizable areas or in rural
areas built upon or irrevocably comntit-
ted to non-resource usc.
IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
I. The Oregon Depanment of f'oresuy shall .
recognize the unique and speci~ values
provided by coastal shorelands when devel-
oping standards and policies to reaulalC
uses of forest lands within coastal
shorelands. With other state and federal
agencies, the Department of Forestry shall
develop forest nlanaacment practices and
policies ineludina. where ~ccessary.
amendments to the FPA rules and pro-
grams which prolCCt and maintain the spe-
cial shoreland values and forcst uses
especially for natural shorelands and
riparian vegetation.
2. Local Bovemment. with assistance from
stale and federal aaencics. shall identify
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IDENTIFICATION OF COASTAL
SHORELANDS
Lands contiguous with the ocean, estuaries.
and coastal Jakes shall be identified as coastal
shorelands. The exlent of morelands shaJl
include al least:
I. Areas subject to ocean floodina and lands
within 100 feet ortbe ocean shore or within
SO feet ofan c$tuary or a coastal lake;
2. Adjacent areas ofgeolopc instability where
the geologic instability is related to or will
impact a coastal water body;
J. Natural or man-made riparian resources.
especially vegetation necessary to stabilize
the shoreline and to maintain water quality
and temperature necessary for the mainte-
.nance offish habitat and 5pawnina areas;
4. Areas ofsignificant shoreland and wetland
biological habitats whose habitat quality is
prilnarily derived from or related 10 the
association with coastal water areas;
described roadways: Brooten Road
(County Road S1t7) northerly froln its
junction with the Oregon Coa£t High-
way to PacHlc City. Mcl)hillips Drive
(County Road 91 S) northerly from
Pacific City to itsjunction with Sandlake
Road (County Road 871)•. Sandlake-
Cape Lookout Road. (Coullty Road 871)
north~rly 10 its junction with Cape
Lookout Park, Netarts Bay Drive
(County Road 665) nonherly froln its
junction wilh the Sandlake-Cape Look- .
out Rood (County Road 871) to itsjunc-
lion at Netarts with Slate Highway 131,
and northerly along State Highway 131
to its junction with the Oregon Coast
Highway near Tillamook.
b. In Coos County. only the lands west ora
line 'ornled by connecting the western
boundaries or the following described
roadways: Oregon Stale 240. Cape
. Araago Secondary (FAS 263) southerly
fron\ itsjunclion with the Oregon Coast
Highway to Charleston; Seven Devtls
Road (County Road 33) southerly from
its junction with Oregon State 240 (PAS
263) to its junction with the Orejon
Coast Highway. near Bandon; and
2. All lands within an area defined by a line
measured horizontally
a. 1000 feet from the shoreline ofestuaries;
and
b. 500 feet from the shoreline of coastal
lakes.
s. Areas necessary for water-dependent and
water-related U5CS, includina areas ofrecre-
alional i,nporlance which utilize coaSlA1
waler or riparian resources. areas appropri-
ate for navigation and port facilities. dredge
material disposal and mitiption sites. and
areas havins characteristics· suitable 'or
aquaculture;
6. Ateas of exceptional aesthetic or scenic
quality, where the quality is primarily
derived from or related to the association
with coastal water areas; and
7. Coastal headlands.
2. Shorelands in urban and urbanizable areas
and in rural areas built upon or irrevocably
conlmitted 10 non-resource use especially
suited for watcr-dependentuses shall be
protected for water-dependent recreational.
co,nmerciaJ and industrial uses. Some fac-
tors which contribute to this specta).. suit-
ability are:
a. deep water close to sbore with support-
ing land transport facilities suitable for
£hip and barge facilities;
b. potential for aquaculture;'
. c. protected ar~ subject to scour which
would require little dredaina for usc as
marinas; and . ,.
d. l)Qlential lor recreational utilization of
coastal water or riparian ~sources.
Other uses which .may be permitted in, these
areas are temporary uses whi<:b involve mini-
mal capital investment and:-no; pe,nnanent
structures. or a use in conjunction with. and
incidental to a water-dependent use. .; l
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REQUIREMENTS J. Local lovernments shall determine
Based upon inventories. comprehensive plans whether there are any existiJl& developed
for coastal area. adjacent to the ocean, estu- commercial/industrial wa,crfronl areas
aries. or coastal lakes shall: .: i wh~ch are suitablt: (or redeveJop~ent
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.. 'Identify coastal sborelands;' 1./ ':. '. Ii;; :tsuited :.for":,watet1depcoi!e.tl·uae,.,'. ·Ia".
shall be prepared (or these areas which
2. Establish policies and uses of coastal allow for a mix ofwater-dependent. waler-
shorelands in accordan" with standards related, and water oriented nondependent
set jorth below: uses and shall provide for public access co
the shoreline.
GOAL
INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS
Inventories shall be conducted to provide
information necessary for identifyina coastal
shoreJands and designating uses and policies.
These inventories shall provide information
on the nature. location, and extent ofgeolosic
and hydrologic hazards and shoreland vaJues.
includina fish and wildlife habitat, water-
dependent uses. economic resources. recrea..
tional uses, and aesthetics in sufficient detail
to establish a sound basis for land and water
use management.
a. 1n Tillamook County. only the lands
west of a line formed by conncctinl the .
weslern boundaries of the foUowina
Land use plans. implementing actions and
permit reviews shall include consideration.of
the critical relationships between coastal
shorelands and resources of coastal waters.
and of the aeoloaic and hydrologic hazards
associated with coastal shorelands. Local,
stale and feder... aseneies shall witbin the limit
of their authorities maintain the diverse
environmental. economic. and social values of
coastal shorelands and water quality in coastal
walers. Within those limits. they shaJl also
minimize man-induced sedimentation in estu-
aries. nearshore ocean waters. and coastal
lakes.
To· ,educe the hazard to human life and
property, and the adver.e effeeta upon
wate, quality and fiah and wildlife habitat.
resulting from the use and enjoyment of
Oregon'. coaata. ahorelanda.
Programs to achieve these objectives shaJl be
developed by local. state. and federal agencies
bavingjurisdiction over coastal shorelal1d~.
To conserve, protect, where appropriate.
develop and where appropriate reatore the
resources and benefits 0' all coastal
shorelands, recognizing their value 'or pro-
tection and· maintenance of water quality.
lish and wildlife habitat. water-dependent
us••, economic resourcea and recreation
.nd aesthetici. The management of the.e
shoreland areaa shalt be compatible with
the charleteriatiea of the adjacent coaatal
waters. and
General priorities for the overall usc ofcoastal
shorelands (from hishest to lowest) shall be to:
I. Pro~o.e~uSes·wbichmii~tain!thc'i~k;lrity
ofestuaries and coastal waters;
2. Provide for water-dependent uses;
3. Provide for water-related uses;
4. Provide for nondependent. nonrelaled uses
which retain flexibility of future use and do
not prematurely or inalterably comnlit
shorelands to more intensive uses;
S. Provide {ordevelopment. includin, nonde-
pendent. nonrelated uses. in urban areas
compatible with existing or committed
uses;
6. Permit nondependent. nonrelated uses
which cause a permanent or long-term
chanae in.the features ofcoastal shorelands
only upon a demonstrdtion of public need.
The inventory requirements shall be applied
within an area known u a coastal shorelands
plannina area. This plannina area is not an
area within which development or use is pro-
hibited. It is an area for inventory, study. and
anitial planllins jor development and use to
meet the Coastal Shorelands Goal.
Tbe plannina area shall be defined by the
foUowin&:
I. All lands west of the Oregon Coast Hish-
way as described in ORS 366.235, except
that:
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17. COASTAL SHORELANDS. (Continued)
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coaslal sboreland areas which may be used
to fulfill the mitigation requiremenl of the
Estuarine Resources Goal. These areas
shall be protected from new uses and aeuvi-
ties which would prevent their ultimate
restoration oraddition to the estuarine eco-
sySlem.
3. Coastal shorelands identified under the
Estuarine Resources Goal aor dredged
material disposal shall be protected from
new uses and activities which would pre-
vent their uUimate use for dredged material
disposal.
4" Because ofthe imponance ofthe vesetative
fringe adjacent to coastal walen to waler
quality, fish and wildli'e habitat. recrt~a·
tional use and aesthetic resources. riparian
vegetation shall be maintained; and where
appropriale, restored and enhanced. con-
sislent with water-dependent uses.
S. Land-use manaaement practices and non-
structural solutions to problems or erosion
and tloodinl shall be preferred to structural
solutions. Where shown to be necessary.
water and erosion oontrol structures. such
as jelties. bulkheads, seawalls, and similar
protcctive structures; and fill, whether
located in the waterways or on morelands
above ordinary hiah water mark. shall be
desiancd to minimize adverse impacts on
water currents, erosion, and accretion pat-
terns.
6. Local &ovemment in coordination with the
Paries and Recreation Division shall
develop and inlpleOlent a program to pro-
vide increased public access. Existing pub·
lie ownerShips, rights of way. and sinlilar
, pu~lic.. ease.me~lt$ in. c~astal . shorelands
~f'wh.ch·prOVide access!to· or along' coust.tI
. waters shall be retained or replaced ifsold,
exchansed or transferred. Rights· of way
;.. may be vacated to permit redevelopnlent of
''!''*'shoreland areas l)(ovided public access
across the a'fected site is retained.
GUIDELINES
The requirement~of the Coastal Shorelands
Goal should be addressed wi th the same con-
sideration applied to previously adopted goals
and guidelines. The planning process
described in the Land Use Planning Goal
(Goal 2), inclUding the exceptions provisions
described in Goal 2, applies to coastal
shoreland areas and implelnenuuion of the
Coastal Shorelands Goal.
Because of the strong relation of estuarine
shorelands to adjacent estuaries. the inventory
and planning requirements tor estuaries and
estuarine shorelands should also be fully coor-
dinated. Coastal shoreland inventories· and
planning should also be fully coordinated with
those required in other statewide. planning
goals, supplenlenting them where necessary.
Of special inlponance are the plan rcqulr~­
ments of the Goals for Agricuhural Lands;
Forest Lands; Open Spaces. Scenic and His-
lori~ Areas and Natural Resources; Air,
Water, and Land Resources Quality; Areas
Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards;
Recreational Needs; and Economy of the
Slate.
A. INVENTORIES
I n coastal shoreland areas the followin.
inventory needs should be reviewed. The level
of detail of information needed wiU differ
depcndina on the development or alteration
proposed and the dearee of conflict over the
potential designation.
1. Hazard areal. includina at least
a. Areas the usc o( which may result in
sianificant hydraulic alteration ofother
lands or water bodies;
b. Areas of aeoloaicaJ instability in, or
adjacent to shorelines; and
c. The 100-Year floodplain. ,. 'I ..... ~ '-' •
2. &istina land uses and ownership pat-
terns, economic resources, development
needs, public facilities, topoaraphy,
bydroaraphy, and similar information
all'ce..-tina morelands;
3. Areas ofaesthetic and scenic importance;
4. Coastal shoreland and wetland biolopcal
habitats which are dependent upon the
adjacent water body. plus other coastal
shoreland and adjacent aquatic areas of
biological inll)()rUtnce (feedins grounds,
nesting sites, areas of high productivity,
etc.) natural areas and fish and wildlife
habitats;
s. NCas ofreC~~~~"~A~rt4I\~; t'.~.~:.;:"j,
6. Areas of vegetative cPVCt Wh~~"'~.r~
riparian in nature or which function to
maintain water quality and to stabilize the
shoreline;
7. Sedimentation sources;
8. Areas of present public access and recrea·
tional use;
9. The location ofarchaeological and histor-
ical sites; and
10. Coastal headlands.
B. FLOODPLAIN
In the developnlent Qf comprehensive plans,
the management Qf uses and developmeflt in
floodplain areas should be expanded hcyond
the nlinimal considerations necessary to com·
ply with the National Rood Insurance Pro-
gram and the requirements of the Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973. Co.nmunities
Inay wish to distinguish between the floodway
andfloodfringe in developing coastal
shoreland plans; development in the floodway
.should be more strictly controlled. Govern·
Olent projects in coastal shorelands shoutd be
exafnined for their irnpact on tloodin,. paten-
,.
tial flood damaae, and etred 00 pwth pa....
terns in the floodplain.. Nonwater-dependeat
emeraency service s~lures (such as hospi-
tals. police. and ftre stations) should not be
constructed in &he floodplain.· Althouah they
may be alood-proofed, access and caress may
be prevented durina a flood emersency.
c. OPEN SPACE. NATURAL AREAS AND
AESTHETIC RESOURCES, AND RECRE-
ATION
Coastal shorclands provide many areas of
unique or exceptional value and benefit (or
open space, natural &faI. and aesthetic and
recreational usc. The requirement" of the
Goals for Open Sp_ Scenic and Historic
Areas, and Natural Resources (Goal S) ancI
Recreational Needs (Goal a) should be caJ'C>
fully coordinated with d.e coutallihoreland
plannina eft'on.lbc plan should provide for
. appropnalO public .ax- to and rC:creatiolUd
usc of coastal waac.... Public acx.caa lbrouab
and the usc of privaac property IbaIl require '
the coRlenl of the owner and i. • trespaaa
unlcu appropriate eucmcnaa and acteII havo
brA:o acquired in accordance with law.
D. DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
In coordination with plaDoin, for the
Estuarine Resoun::ca Goal. ~Ital moreland
plans should dcsipate appropriate sites for
water-dependent aelivitica. and for drcdacd
material disposaL
Historic. unique, and. scenic waterfront com-
munities sbould be maintained and enhancecl.
allowing for nonwater-dependent uses as
appropriate in keepin, with sucb commu-
nities. .
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e..TRANSPORTATION
The requjre~cntao(th~Traupo..Uoa.~,
should be closely coordinated with the Coastal
Shorelands Goal Coastal mmsponauon "l-
tems frequently utilize moreland ~s and
nlay significantly affect the resourcea and val-
ues ofcoastal shorelands and adjacent wal4:rs;
they should allow appropriate access to coastal
sborelands and adjacent waters, and be
planned in full recognition of the protection
needs for the special resoufJ:CS and benefits
which shoreJands provide~. ' ·
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F. EXAMPLES OF INCIDENTAL USES
Examples Qf uses that are in conjunction with
and incidental to. a water-dependent use
include a restaurant on the second floor ofan
existing seafood proccS$ingplant and a retail
sales roo..... as part of '" seafood processing
planL Generally,'· to be in conjunction wi til
and incidental': to a wat~r dependent use, a
nonwater..<Jependenl use must be constructed
at the same lime or after the water-depcndent
use of the site is established and be carried out
together with the water-dependent use. Inci-
dental means that the size of nonwater-depen-
dent use is small in relation to the waler-
.dependent operation and that. it·does not inter-
fere with conduct of the water-dependent use.
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18. BEACHES AND DUNES
~" : ~.i.:. '.. :.;GUIDELINES'
B. EXAMPLES OF MINIMAL DEVELOP·'
MENT
Exalnp)es of development activity which are
of mininlal value and suitable for develop-
ment of conditionally stable dunes and defla-
tion plains include beach and dune
boardwalks, fences which do not affect sand
erosion or migration, and &emporary open..
sided shellers.
c. EVALUATING BEACH AND DUNE PLANS
AND ACTIONS
Loc,tl governrnent should adopt strict controls
for currying out the Implementation Require-
ments of this goal. The co~urolscould include:
(C9()tllinued on next page)
for protection from floodinl and er0-
sion. The minimum heisht for Ilood
llrotection is 4 feet above the 100 year
flood elevation; '. I ..
c. Identify and set priorities for low and
narrow dune areas whicb need to be built
up;
d. Prescribe standards for redistribution of.
sand and temporary and permanent sta-
bilization m~asures includinl tile limina
of these activities; and
e. Prohibit removal of sand from the
beach-'oredune system. .".
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3. Storm and oCean flood hazards;
4. Existing and projected' use. development .
and economic activity QD the beach and
dune landforms; and .
S. Areas ofsignificant biotogical imPortance.. :
The Commission shall. by January •• 1981.
evaluate plans and actions which implem~nt
this rC(luircment and determine whether or
not they have interfered with mailllaininsthe
integrity of beach and dune areas and miDi-
mile 'flooding and erosion problems. If the
Conlmission delermine$ that these measures
have interfered it shall initiate Goal amend· .
ment proceedings to revise or repeal thl;SC.
requirements. . · "'. ;
The. r~quiremenis of the Beaches aQd.Punes
GQilI shout" lle addressed with the same con-
sideratio.n applied JP- Ar~~viou~)y ~dopt,d aoals
and gUidelines. TJie~·p~lRnln. prOC4:S5
described in the Land' Use j~laQpinB Goal
(Goal 2). including the exceptions pto~ipfts
described in Goal 2,uppHes to beaches' aNt
dune areas and imp\e~eJ)t~tioJ1orthe Beacbes~l.
and D~nc~Ooal. ,:', :;. ~.t~: •.•; ..• ~•. ,'••
Beaches and dunes, especially int«du'ne areas
(deflati~n plains) provide: ,,!any .unique or
a :r~~~. ',n, .. e,.Jn)l:~Il.,. <, ..... J. , ..
requirenlcnts .of other 80als. espec.ally the
Goals lor Open Space, Scenic and Historic
Areas and NaturaJ. ReSQlJrces;'and Recrea-
tional Needs. Habitat provided by these areas
for coastal and migratory species is of special.....
importance. . ... ,0" .ii~""''''~ ,.
A. INVENTORIES . '\' .i.:"~~~'; . ..
Locnl government s1}.QtW:l begin the beacb and
dune inventorY with'a review of Beaetles and
Dunes of the Oregon Coast, USDA SoU Con-
. '~rvation Service and OCCDC, March I97S,
. and determine what additional inforJ11ation is
necessary to .identif~.and.descri~:: . :.. ' ;
I. The geologic nature apdstability. of the
beach and dupe Ia:ndfor~s; .. . ': :,' , .' , .
2. Patterns of erosion. accretion, and migra.
. tion; , '.'
presented and it is demonstrated that the
proposed development:
a. Is adequately protected from any geo-
logic hazards. wind erosion. undercut..
ting. ocean tloodingand storm waves; or
is ofminimal value; and
b. Is designed to minimize adverse
envirolllncnlal earecls.
a. visual impacts are minimized;
b. necessary access to the beach is main-
tained;
c. negative impacts: on adjacent.' propeny
arc dlinimized; and .
d. long-term or recurrins costs to the pub-.
lie are avoided. ., .' .~ I!
a. Cover an entire beach and foredune area
subject to an accretion problem. includ-
ing adjacent areas ()otentiuJly affected by
changes in flooding, erosion. or "cere·
lion ilS a result ofdune gri,ding;
b. Specify minimum dune height and
width re(luirenu:nts to be maintained
6. Foredunes shall be breached only to
replenish sand supply in interdune areas. or
on a temporary basis in 4ln emergency (e.g.• '
fire control, cleaning up oil spills, draining
Hlrm lands. and aJleviating flood hazards).
and only if the breaching and restoration'!
aftcr breaching' is consistent with sound'
principles ofconservation.
7. Grading or sand movement necessary to
Inaintain views or to prevent sand inunda-
tion mny be allowed 'or structur~s in 'ore-
dune areas only if the area is cumlniUed to
development or is within an acknowledged'
urban growth boundary and only as pan of
an overall plan 'or managing .brcdune
grading. A foredune grading plan shall
include the following clenlcnts based on
consideration of 'actors anecting the sta-
bility of the shoreline to be managed
including sources of sand, ocean flooding.
and patterns of accretion and erosion
(including wind erosion), and efleets of
beachfront protective structures andjeuies.
The plan shall:
GOAL
To conl.rve, protect, where appropriate
develop, and where appropriate re.tor. the
r••ourc.a and benefits 0' coaata' beach
and dune areasi and
To reduce the hazard to human life and
prop.rt, from natura' or man-Induced
actions •••oelated with the.e ar••••
Coastal comprehensive plans and implement-
ing actions shall provide for diverse and
appropriate use of beach and dune areas con-
sistent with their ecological. recreational, aes-
thetic. water resource. and economic values.
and consiSlent with the natural limitations of
beaches, dunes. and dune vegetiltion tbr devcl-
opnlent.
INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS
Inventories shall be conducted to provide
information necessary for identifying and des-
ignating beach and dune uses and policies.
Inventories shall describe the stability. move..
Blen,. groundwater resource. hazards and val-
ues of the beach and dune areas in sullicient
detail to establish a sound basis for planning
and management. For beach &lnd dune areas
adjacent to coastal· waters. inventories shall
also address the inventory requirenlents of the
Coastal Sborelands Goal.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Based upon the inventory. comprehensive
plans for co~stal areas shall:
J. Identify beach and dune areas; and
2. Establish policies and uses for these areas
consistent with the provisions of this goal.
USES"
Uses shall' be" based on the capabilities and
limitations·ofbeach and dune areas to sustain
difTerentlevels ofuse or development. and the
need to protect areas ofcriticaJ environmental
concern. areas having scenic. scientific. or bio-
logical importance. and significant wildlife
habitat as identified through application of
Goals 5 and 11.
IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
I. Local governments and slate and federal
agencies shall base decisions on plans, ordi-
nances and land use actions in beach and
dune areas. other th,tn older slabili:lcd
dunes. 011 specific findings that shall
jnclude at least:
a. The type of· use. proposed and the
adverse effects it might have on the site
and adjacent areas;
b. TClnporury and permanent stabilization
proga-anlS and the planned maintenance
ofnew and existing vegetation;
c. Methods for protecting the surrounding
area from any adverse effects of the
development; and
d. Hazards to life, public and private prop-
erty. and the natund environnlent which
may be caused by the proposed usc.
2. Local govemmentsand state and federal
agencies shall prohibit residential develop-
ments and commercial and industrial
buildings on beaches, active foredunes, on
other foredunes which are conditionally
siable and that are subject to oce.lI. under-
cutting or wave overtopping, and on inler-
dune areas (deflation phlins) that "re
subject to ocean Jlooding. Other dcvelol>-
IUCllt in these areas shall be pcnnittcu only
if the findings rccluin-d ;n (I) above an~
3. Local governments and state and federal
agencies shall regulate actions in beach and
dune areas to minimize the resulting ero-
sion. Such actions inclUde. but are not
liluiled 10. the destruction ofdesirAble ves..
elntion (including inadvertent destruction
by moisture loss or rool da.nagc). the
exposure' of stable and conditionally stable
. areas to erosion. and construction of shore
structures which nu)(Jjfy current or wave
patterns leading to beach erosion. '
4. Local. state and federal plans, implement..
ing actions and pennit reviews shall protect·
the groundwater from drawdown which
would lead to loss ofstabilizina vt..-getation.
loss of water quality. or intrusion of salt
water into water supplies. BLiilding permits
for single family dwellings are exempt from .
this requirenlent ifappropriate aindings are
proyided in the comprehensive plan or at
the tinle ofs.ubdi vision approval.
s. Permits for beachfront .protective' ;struc-
lures shall be issued only where develop-
ment existed· on January I. 1977. Local
'comprehensive plnns shall identify areas
where development existed on January I,
1977. For the purposes of tbis requirement
and Inlple.nenlation Requirement 7.
··developmcntU means houses. commercial
and industriul buildings. and vacant 'sub-
. IDENTIFICATION"'OF I BEACHES " AND' .,·.~~;~:fV~djYt~iodj10tl~~hiti"""'i~~,..,.
DUNES .' . .... 'jnlproved through construction of streets
Coastal areas subject to this goal shall include and provision of utilities to the lot and
beaches. active dune fonns. recently stabilized includes areas where an exception to (2)
dune fonns. older stabilized dune forms and above has been approved.The criteria' for
interdune forms. review of aU shore and bcachlront protec-
tive structures shall provide that:
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I. Requirement of a site invcstiption tepot1
•inallced by tbe developer;
2. Posting of performance bonds to assure
that adverse ejfects can be corrected; and
3. Requirement of re-eslablishiol vcactation
within a specific time.
D. SAND BY-PASS
10 developing structures that might exces-
·sively reduce tbe sand supply or interrupt the
longshore lnlnsport or liuoral drift. tlte devel-
oper should investigate. and where possible,
provide methods ofsand by-pass.
E. PUBLIC ACCESS
Where appropriate, local government should
require new developments to dedicate ease-
nlents for public access to public beaches.
dunes and associated waters. Access into or
throuah dune areas, panicularly conditionally
stable dunes and dune complexes, should be
controlled. or designed· to maintain the sta..
bility of the area. prote<:t scenic valuCi and
avoid fire hazards•
F. DUNE STABIUZATION
Dune· stabilization prolrams should be
allowed only WbeD in conformance with the
comprehensive plan. and onl, after a$seSl-
meni of 'heir potential inlpact.
G. OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
Appropriate levels oflovcmment should des-
ignate specific areas for the recreational U~ of
oU:'road vehicles (ORVs). This use should be
restricted to limitdaillage to natur.d resources
and avoid conflict with· other activities,
inclUding other recreational u~.
H. FOREDUNE GRADING PLANS
Plans which allow foredune grading should be
based on clear consideration of the fragility
and ever-Changing nature of the foredune and
als importan(~~· 'tar protection fronl fioodina .
and erosion. foredune &fading needs to be·
IIIanned 'or on an areawide basis because the
seoloaic processes of ftoodina. el'Olioa. IlAd
IUOVemel'lt, wind patterns. and littoral drift
aileet entire stretches ofsboreline. Dunc &rld-
ing cannot be canied out effectively on a lot-
by-lot basis becaU" of these areawide pro-
ceSsel and the ofT-site effects ofchanlcs to tho
dunes.
Plans should also address in detail the fmdin81
specified in ImplemenaauonRequiremenl (I)
of this Goal with· special emphasis placed Oft
the following: .
•• Identification of appropriate. measures for
stabilization of araded areas and areas of
deposition. includina u:ae of. fire-resistant
vegetation; . '
• Avoidina or minimizina sradina or deposi-
tion which could adversely anect surround-
ing properties by changioa wind. ocean
erosion. or tloodina patterns;
• Identifyina appropriate sites for public and
emergency access to the beach.
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GOAL
To conserve the long-term value•• benefit.,
and natura' re.ources of the nearshore
Gce... and the continental ah.-I••
f. Waate Discharge and Miner.' Extrac-·
tion
Provide thai extraction of materials
froln or discharge ofwaste products into
or affecting the Oregon territorial sea do
not substantially inter.ere with ordctract
from the use of the continental shelf 'or
fi~hing, navigation. recreation, or aes..
theticpurposes. or from the lQng-term
protection of renewable resources.
g. 'Dredged Material Diaposal
Provide for suitable sites and practices
'or the open sea discharge of dredged
nlaterials. which do not substantially
interfere with or detract from the use of
the continental shelf for fishing, naviga-
tion. or recreation. or from the long-
Lerm protection of renewable resources.
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ii. Identify and protect important feed·
ing areas; spawnina areas; nurseries;
migration routes; and other biolog..
lcally important areas of marine
mammals. marine birds. and conl·
merciaUy and recreationally impul·.
tantlish and shellfish.
iii. Determine and protect the intep1ty
of the nlarine ecosystem. includin,
. .. its natural biolos;cal productivilY--·--··-
. and diversity, .
c. Navigation and Porta
i. Dcter.nine 'or the state as a whole.
the navigation needs for the coast of
Oregon. Such needs wiU reflect. in
part, the capability of each port to
handle ditTerina types of ship tndlic.
consistent with other statewide plan-
ninggoals.
ii. Maintain appropriate naviaation
lanes and facilities free from inter-
ference by other uses to provide safe
transportation alona and to the
Oregon Coast.
d. Aeathetic U.e
Maintain the aesthetic enjoyment and
experiences provided by ocean
resources.
e. Recreation'
Identify, maintain. and enhance the
diversity, quality. and quantity ofrecre-
ational opportunities on and over the
Oregon continental shelf, as consistent
with lhe Beaches and Dunes Goal and
Estuarine Resources Goal.
ORS 469.300 .- .
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Department of Environmenta' Quality
Wat~rQuality Pennits ORS 468.700
-468.775
Oil Spillage Regulation ORS 468.7KG
-468.lUS
a. Fishery Resources
i. Develop scientific information on
the stocks and life histories of cOIn-
nlcrcially, rccreationaUy. and eco-
logically important species of fish.
shellfish. marine mammal~ and
.other marine fauna.
ii. Dcsignale and enforce fishing reg- .
ulations to maintain the optimum
sustainable yield (OSY) while pro-
tecting the natural marine eco-
system.
iii. Develop and encourage improved
fishing practices and equipment to
achieve the OSY while protecting
the natural marine ecosystem.
iv.Dcvelop scientific understanding of
the effects of man's activities.
including ·navigation. mineral
ex.traction. recreation. and waste
discharge. on the marine ecosy~teln"
b. Biological Habitat
i. Identify and protect areas of impor-
lalU biological habitat. inclUding
kelp and other algae beds. seagrass
b\:ds. rock reef areas and areas of
inlponant fish. shclU1sh and inver-
tebrate concentnuion.
Economic Development Department
. Ports IJlanning ORS 771.835
Department of Geology. Minerallnduatrie.
Mineral EXlraction and ORS 520.005
Oil & Gas Drilling ..520.095
Department of Ener9Y
Regulation ofTbermal
Power &. Nuclear
Installation
Department of Fiah and Witdlife
Fisheries Regulation ORS Chapter 506
2. Each state and federal agency, special dis-
trict. city and county within the linlits ofits
jurisdiction and as necessary to:
i. determine the impact of proposed proj-
ects or actions; and
ii. for the sound conservation of ocean
resources; shall:
ORS 541.605
-541.665
ORS 273.775
-27J.780
ORS 274.0U5
..274.tJ40
ORS 274.KK5
-274.H95
Mineral Resources
Submersible and
Submerged Lands
Kelp Law
Division of State Landa
Fill and Removal Law
IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
I. Stale and federal agencies with planning.
permit. or review authorities affected by
the Ocean Resources Goal shall review
their procedures and standards to assure
that the objectives and requirements of the
goal are fully addressed. The following
authorities are of special concern:
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. All local, atate, and federal plan•• policies,
projecta, and activities Which affect the ter-
dloriel .e. ahall be developed, managed
.nd conducted to maintain, and wbtue
,.ppropriate. enhance and reatore. the long-
term bene,ita derived from the nearshore
"__oceanic re.ource. of Oregon. Since
ren.web'e ocean ,.sources and uses. such
.S 'ood production, water quality, naviga-
tion. recreaUon, and aesthetic enjoyment,
will provide greater 'ong-term benefits than
wm nonrenewable resource.. auch plana
and activitiea ahall give clear priority to the
proper management and protection of
renewable re.ourcea.
INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS
As state and federal agencies develop and
implement plans orcarry out actions, projects,
or activities related to or atfecting ocean
resources. they shall develop inventory infor-
mation necessary to understand the iml)ucts
and relationship of the proposed acti vity to
continental shelf and nearshore ocean
resources. As specific actions are proposed,
inventory information shall be gathered by the
unit of govemlnellt considering the action
with assistance 'rom those agencies and gov...
ernments which use or mannge the resources.
'The inventory shall be su'ficient to describe
the long-term impacts of lhe proposed action
. on resources and uses of the continental shelf
and nearshore ocean.
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19. OCEAN RESOUR.CES(Continued)
tbe exploitation of unudlize4 and under-
utilized fish species.
E. PERMITS
Permits for developmen, on the Oreaon conti·
nental shel.fshould:
I. De$ianate areas within the proposed devel-
opment where activities such 1$ explora·,
lion and extraction, will. be prohibited; .
2•. Specify methods and equipment to be used
and stundards to be mel; .'. .,... l'
3. Require tbe dCveloper to finance monitor-
ins and inspection of tbe development by
the appropriate state aacncy;
4. Require that pollution abatement utilize
the best available techoololY wben needed
to protect coastal resources;
S: Require tbe developer to be Ii~ble for indi.
vidual or public damage caused by the
development and to poSI adequate bondina
Of otherevidence oft'inancial responsibility
to covet damages;
9. Be available for public review and com-
nlent before issuance.
6. Specify the extent of restoration that must
..:' be at(fomplished. wbere appropriate. when
tne develoPl1J~:4}1 is finished;
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7. Specify that the s~~;IorfedtQl government
may revoke or modUy a permi\'\Q,.prevent
or halt damage to the environment a"d'\bat
·such revocation or .nodifiealion willrecog,
nize vested riahts of lhedeveloper;. . "';.
8. Require the developer to describe the
extent and magnitude ·of onshore suppon
I 'and operation facilities and . their social.fI"'••COr~"'" ... ., . .
ft.· the'Oregon coas~·'n ..(!~ ~.\)t:~ .."."~~ .. :;'::.~~...:....
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I. Hydrograpbic conditions and processes.
illcludin& characteristics of ocean waves,
current. tidal. water quality, and bottom;
I. INVENTORY
Tbe loal dues not intend that local lovem-
menl and state and federal agencies develop
complete inventories of ocean resources.'
Rather, it requires that actions anectios tbe
nearshore ocean and continental shelfareas be
based upon a sound understandilll of the
resources and potential i.npacts. Therefore.
the inventory should identify tbe affected
ocean area and describe the extent and slsoHi.
cance 01:
2. Geology;
3. Biological features. including fish and shell-
fish siocks; other biologically important
species; important habitat areas including
seas....,ss and algne beds; and olber elements
iml>ortant to Ilaaintaining the. bioloaical
resource such as plankton and benthos;
4. Mineral deposits, includins sand and
gravel a~d hydrocarbon resoul'ces; and
5. Present and projc;cted uses, use pattern...
and values associated with the ocean ,.-'.:.~~,
resource. includins commercial· fishin••
port and navi_ulion uses. recreational
activities, and waste discharges.
c. RESEARCH
kesource agencies and research organizations
should continue to developeoolplete and
eonlprehensi ve i·nformation on ocean
resources to promote their proper manage..
n.eall and protection. :
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D.FISH HARVEST i 'f 'i . j.i-·..... :ll ....r,·' ./. '. ~;....
State and federal agencies should encourage,
where appropriate and in keeping with sound
practices for conservation ofocean resources,
It. Archeological Site.
Identify and protect. whenever possible,
sis,nificant underwater archaeological
siles of the eontinentaJ shelf.
GUIDELINES
3. Contingency ptana
Before issuina permits for development on
·Ibe OreaoncoRtinental shelf, stale and
tcderal aleocies, in coordination with the
permittee. shall establish continsency plans
and emergency procedures to be followed
in me event that the operation results in
conditions which threaten to damage the
environrnenl.
A. IMPLEMENTATION .
Tile Ocean Resou.rces Goal does not include
any sl>ccific plan requirenlents. It prinlarily
5ets implementation requirements. giving pri-
ority to certain uses and requirioglhat actions
atlecting Ocean Resources must be preceded
by an inventory and based on sound inlorma..
lion.
These requirements address aU· units of gov-
ernment. Examples of plans, actions or pro-
&talus of local government which might alleet
the identiticd ocean resources include con...
struction and expansion of pon and naviga-
tion 'acilities, recreation use, and disposal of
chemical, thermal, sewage or dredged nlatcrial
wastes. Olher kinds of actions in OCCilR
resource and continental shelf areas are pri-
marily. amdcat·tltc. ",uJa1Ol)IauthOOty·ot:atate
and federal agencies; these activities musl be
clo~Jy coordinated with local government to
avoid or minimize impact on adjacent and
aJfecled upland areas.
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DEFINITIONS
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FLOODPLAIN. The area adjoiniftJ a stream. tidal
estuary or coast that is subject to rqional flood·
ing.
FLOOD, REGIONAL (100-YEAR). A standard ,&a-
li~lical calculation used by enaineers to deter-
mine the probability of severe ftoodi..... 1t
represents the latFst ftood whi",'" haa a ono-
percent chance ofoceumna in anyone year in an
area as a result ofperiods ofhiaher..Jban-nonnai
rainfall or slreamllows, extremely high tides,
htSh winds. rapid snowmelt, natural stream
blockaaes. tsun~mis. or wmbinalions thereof.
FLOODWAY. The normat stream channel and that
adjoinina area of the natural floodplain needed
to convey lhe watt:rs of a reaional flood while
CiusinS less ,than one foot increase in upstream
nood elevations.
FOREDUNE, ACTIVE. An unstable barrier ridae of
fHlnd p.uallelina the beach and SUbject to wind
ero~ion, water erosion, and arowth from new
sand deposits. Active foredunes loay include
areas'with bl:ach ....ss. and occur in.and spiu
and at rivor mouths as well as elsewhere.
"ORIiDUN&. COHOITIONA.....Y 'TABLE. An
active foredune that has ceased grow;n. in bciaht
and that has become conditionally stable witb
regard to wind erosion.
FOREDUNE. OLDER. A. conditionally ltable fore-
dune that hu become wind stabilized by dive..
velelatiun and soil devclopmenL
FOREST LANDS. Sec definition· or commercial
'oresl lands and usc, in the Oreaon Forest Prac-
lices Act and the FOlhl Lands Goal.
GEOLOGIC. Relatinl to theOccurre~ and proper-
tiea of earth. Geolopc hazards include faults.
hind and mudatidcs, and caf1hquakca..
HEADLANDS. Bluffs. promontoriea or points 01
hish shoreland juuins out into the Ga*Il, gener·
aUy slopinS abruptly into the waaer. OresoR
headlands are aenerall, idenlificd in the report
on 1';,,,11I RuoM,e. ~••I,.l, 01 tIN 0,••••
CtNUt,JI ZIHk, OCeDC, t914.
HISTORICAL RESOURCES. ThOle diatriClS, sites.
buildinlS, s....uctures. and attifaeta wbich have a
relationship to events 'or conditions of the
: h.uman pasl. (See Archae9Jopeal Re&e)ureca defi-
nition.) ..
HUMMOCK, ACTIVE. Partially veactated (usually
with beach grass). circular, and ~Ievaledmounds
ofsand which arc actively arowins in size.
HYDRAULIC. Related to lhe movement or pressure
of waler. Hydraulic hazards are those asweiated
with erosion or sedimentation caused by the
action of water flowina in a river or streambed,
or oceanic currents and wave..
HYDRAULIC PROCESSES. Actions relullina from
the ellecl of movina water or water pressW'c on
the bed. banks, and lihorelandi of water bodies
(oceans. estuaries, streams. lakes, and rivers).
HYDROGRAPHY. The study, descripuon and ma,..
ping ofoceans, estuariea, rivera and lakes. .
HYDROLOGIC. Relatine 10 the occurrence and
propenies of waler. Hydroloaic hazards include
floodinS (the rile of water) as well a5 hydraulic
hazards aS$OCiatcd with the movement of water.
IMPACT. The consequcnces of a coune of action;
ej}ect ofa loal, luideline, plan or decision.
INSURe. Guarantee; olake sure or certain some-
thing will happen.
INTEGRITY. The quality or state Ofbeinl complete
and function4lJ'y unimpaired; lhe wholencss or
entirely ofa body or system, includinl ila pans,
materials, and processel. The inlearity of an
ecosystem emphasizes the interrelatedness ofall
pans and the unity OrilS whole. 0
INTERDUNE AReA. Low-Iyina areas between
hAlher ~nd land.onna and which arc aenerally
under wat.er during par1 of the year. (See also
Denation Plain.)
INTERTIDAL. Between the levels ofmean lower low
tide (MLLT) and mean higher bilh tide
(MHHT).
KEY FACILITIES. Basic facilities that are primarily
planned for by local iovernment but which also
may be provided by private enterprise and are
e~ntialto the support of more inten5ive devel-
opment, including public schools. transpona-
tion, water supply. stwaSt and solid waste
disposal.
LCDC. Land Conservation and Development Com-
'J)ission of the State of Oregon. Seven lay cit-
iJens, non-salaried. apl)()inle4.1 by the Governor,
con'irmed by the Orelon Senate; at leasl one
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COMMITTEE FOR CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
(Cel). A local group appointed by a goverllin.
body for the~ purposes; ass.suRllhe governing
body with the development of a prOgram that
promotes and enhances citizen involvement in
'Iand usc plannin&: a"i~tinl in the implementa-
tion of lhe citizen involvement proaram; and
evaluatina the process beeina used for citiun
involvement. A eel diners from a citizen
advisory committee (CAe, in thai the former
advises Ihe localguvern,nent only on n\auers
penaining to citizen involvement and Goal I. A
CAC, on the other band, may deal witb a broad
ral1&e of planning and land use issues. Eacb city
or county has onI)' one cel. whereas there nlay
be $everal CACs.
CONSERVE. To manasc in a manner which avoids
waiad,,1 or dC!ttruclivc uses and provides for
future availabtlity.
CONSERVATION. The act of conservina the
environment.
CONTINENTAL SHELF. The area seaward from the
uce:an shore to the distance when the ocean
d~p.h is 200metc:I'I, or where th, ooean floor
slopes more steeply to the deep ocean Ooor. The
area beyond the atate's jurisdiction is the
OUTER Continental Shelf.
DEFLATION PLAIN. The broad interdune area
which is wind-scoured 10 the level ofJbe summer
water table.
DEVELOP. To brina about &fowth oravailability; to
construcl or aJler a slructufC, 10 conduct a min-
ina operation, to mate a physical chanae in Ihc
usc of appearance of land. to divide land into
parcels, or to create or tenninate riabu to ~ss.
DEVELOPMENT. The act, process or result of
developing.
DIVERSITY. The variety ofnatural, environmental,
economic. and social JeiOurces, values, beneths,
and aetivi ties.
DUNE. A hill or ridae of sand built up by the wind
alona sandy coa~ts.
DUNE, ACTIVE. A dune that miJl'ltes. II'OWI and
dimil\ishe~trom the effect ofwind and supply of
und. Active dunes include aU open sand dUlles,
""active hununockl, aud active fotc:dunes. . .
DUNE, CONDITIONALLY STAILE.·A duno'preIJ
cndy in a stable condition. but vulnerable to
becoming aClive due to fraaile vepaativc cover.
DUNE, OLDER STABILIZeD. A dune that is stable
'i"um wind erosion, and that has ,ipilicant so"
development and that may include diverse forest
cover. They include older foredunes.
DUNE, OPEN SAND. A collective &enn for active,
unvegetatcd dune land.orms.
DUNE, RECENTLY STABLIZED. Adune with suffi-
Clent veletation to be stabilized from wind ero-
sion, hut with littlet jf any, development of soil
or cohesion of the sand under the vegetation.
Recently stabilizc:d' dunes include conditionally
stable foredunes, conditionally stable dunes,
dune complexes, and younger stabilized dunes.
DUNES. YOUNGER STABILIZED. A wind-stable
dune with weakly developed soils and veseta-
taon.
DUNE COMPLEX. Various patterns ofsmall dunes
with partially stabilil.ed intervening area..
ECOSYSTEM. The living and non-living compo-
nents of the environment which inter.tct or func-
tion together, includinl plant and animal
orpnisms. the physical environment, and the'
energy systems in which they exist. AU the com-
l)Onenls ofan ecosystem are inler-related.
ENCOURAGE. Stimulate; give help to; loster.
ESTUARY. A body ofwut~r ~mi-enclosed by land,
connected with the open ocean, and within
which salt water il usually diluted by freshwater
deri\'ed from the tand. The estuary includes:
(a)estuarine water; (b)lidelands; (c)tidal mar-
shes; and (d)subme~ed lands. Estuaries extend
u()stream to the head of tidewater, excel>t for the
Columbia River Estuary, which by de'inition is
considered to extend to the western edie of
I)uget Island,
ESTUARINE ENHANCEMENT. An action which
results in a loOt-lerm improvement of existing
e!tluarine functional characteristics and pro-
cesses that is not the result of a creation or
restoration action.
FILL. The placement by man of sand, sediment. or
other material, usually in submerged lands or
wetlands. to create new uplunds or raise the
elevatiun of land.
FLOODFRINGE. The area of the Ooodplain lying
oUbiue o' lhe Uoudwily, but subject to periodic
uaun&.tatlun Ii·mll tlou..Jing.
ACCRETION. The build..up oflind along a beach or
shore by the deposition of w~terborne or air-
borne sand, sediment, or other material.
AGRICULTURAL LAND. See definition in Goal J,
"Agncultural Lands."
ANADROMOUS. It~'erring to fish, s"ch as salmon
which hatch in fresh water, migrate to ocean
waters to grow and mature. and return to tfe~h
waters to spawn.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Those dis·
tricts, sites. buildinp, slructures. and artifacts
wbich possess Dlalerial evidence of human lile
and culture of the prehistoric and historic past.
(See Historical Resources de'inition.)
AVULSION. A tearing away or sc~ation by the
,orce of water. Land which is separated fronl
uplands or adjac~nt properties by the action ofa
stream or river CUllins through the land to form
a new Slream bed.
lEACH. Gently sloping areas ofloose material (e.g.,
sand. gravel, and cobbles) that extend landward
'rom the low...watcrline to a point wherc there is
a definite cbange in the material type or land..
'orm, or to the hne of vegetation.
BENTHIC. Living on or within the bottom sedi-
ments in waler bodies.
BRIDGE CROSSINGS. The poRion of a bridae
spannina a w~ael'W.y not.includina supportin.
structures or till located in the waterway or
adjacent wetlands.
8AIDGE CROSSING SUPPORT STRUCTURES.
Piel"i, pilina, and similar structures necessary to
support a bridae span but nOI includinS fill for
caulCways or approaches.
CARRYING CAPACITY. Level ofuse which can be
accommodated and continued without irrevers-
ible impairmenl of natural reliOUfCCS productiv-
ity, the &:cosysaem and the quality of air, land,
and water resources.
CrnZ&N. Any individual within the planning area;
•~_.r I' . any public or private entity or association within
lhe planning area, includina corpor.ttions, gov-
ernmental and private agencies. associations,
finns, pannenbipi, joina stock companies and
:·an)' croup ofeitizens. .
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC). A group
-''- 0"ciuzens orpniud to help develop and main-
"' tain a comJ)rehensive plan and its land use
'--.. relulations. local govemment$ usually est4tblish
one'iuch group 'or each neighborhood in a city
or each district in a county. CAes may also be
known as neighborhood planning organizations,
area advisory committees, or other local terms.
CAC~ convey their advice and concerns on pian-
o : nina issues to the plannina commission or gov..
eming body. CACs also convey information
from local oniciall to neighborhood and district
residents.
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT ADVISORY COMMIT-
TEE (CIAe). A Slate comminee appointed by the
. Land Conservation and Develolmlent Conlmis-
sion to advise that commission on matters of
citizen involvement, to promote public par-
ticipation in tlle adoption and amendment or the
Boals and guideline5, and to as~ure widespread
citizen involvement in all phases of the planning
process. CIAC is established in accordance with
ORS 197.160.
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP). A pro-
afam established by a city or county to en~ure
the extensive, ongoing involvement of local elt-
izens in planning. Such programs are required by
Goal I, "Citizen Involvement," and contain or
address the six components described in that
goal.
COASTAL LAKES. Lakes in the coaslal zone that
are bordered by a dune jormatioll or that have a
direct hydrologic sUlface ()( subsur'ace connec-
tion with saltwater.
COASTAL SHORELANDS. Those areas immedi-
ately adjacent to the ocean, all estuaries and
as~iated wetlands, and aU ooastal lakes.
COASTAL STREAM. Any stream within the coastal
zone.
COASTAL WATERS. Territorial ocean waters of
the continental shelf; estuaries; and coastal lakes.
COASTAL ZONE. The area lying betwe~n the
Washington border on the north to the Califor-
nia border on the south, bounded on the west by
the extent of the state's jurisdictiont and in the
east by the cresl of the coastal mountain range,
with the exception 0'; (a)The Umpqua Rivcr
basin, where the coastal lone shnll extend to
S\;otlsburg~ (b)The ROHU~ ki\'cr basin, where the
c:oasull lunc shall eAlcnd to Agness; (c)The
Columbia River basin. when~ the coastal lmu:
shall c.\tend In the &.tow nsln:am end of a:fU~ct
Island. (I:onnefly ORS 191.1 tU)
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DEFINITIONS (C~ntitiued)
SEDENTARY, Attached firmly to the bQtto~, .ell~:
erally incapable of movement.... . '.
SHORELINE. The boundary line between a body of
water autl ,he land••neasured 01) tidal wltters at;
nlean hisher hiSh water. and 00 non..lidaJ .waler-
ways at ,b~ ordinary hip-water mark.
SIGNIFICANT HABITAT AREAS. A land or water
area where sustaining the nntural resource «:har-
actcristies is important or essential to the pro-
duction and nlain'enance of aquatic life or
wildlUe populations.
SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES. The lanaible and
intangible eUccts upon people and Iheir rela-
tionships with the community in which ,hey live
resuhins from a particular aClion Qr decision.
commissioner from each Congressional Oi~tric.;
no more than two fro,n Muhnomah County.
LIn-ORAL DRIFT. The material moved. such as
sand or gravel. in Ihe linoral (shallow waler
Rcarsho(e) lone under tbe influence of waves
andcurnmts.
MAINTAIN. Suppon. keep. and continue in an
existing stale or conditiOIl without decline.
MANAGEMENT UNIT. A discrete geographic area,
defined by biophysical characteristics and fea-
tures. wilhiq which particular U~$ and activities
. are promoted, encQuraged, p"otecled, or
enhanced, and others are discourasef), restricted,
or prohibited.
MINOR NAVIGATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Alterations necessary to provide water access to
4;Xcisting or permined uses in conservation ma,,-
agcnlcill unjts, includin, dredgius 'or access
channels and 'or maintaining eAisling naviga-
lion but excluding .iU anti in-water navigational
structures other than noating breukwaters or
sinlilar pernu.~blewave barriers. .
MITIGATION. Th~ creation. restoration. or
enbancclnent of an estuarine area to maintain
th~ functional chaructcristics lUU' l)rOCesses of
lhe~sluary,such as its naturil' biological produc-
livity, habitats, and $pecies diversity. unique
'caturel and water quality (ORS 541.626).
NATURAL AREAS. Includes land and water that
has subs,anltully retained its nnturul character,
wJlk.. is an inlportant habitat '01' pl4mt, ani,nat.
or marine Ii.e. Such areas arc not necessarily
con1lllele'y natural or undisturbed. but can be
siSllit'icant for the study of nalural. hisl()rical,
scientific, or IHlleonlolo&ical .catures. or for the
appreciation of natural features.
NATURAL RESOURCES. Air, land and water and
tbe elements thereof which are vaJuoo fof. thdr
exist'''1 and potential usefulness to man.
OCCDC. Oregon Coastal Conservation and Devel-
opment Commission. created by ORS 191;
existed from 1911 to 1915. h:- work iscol\tinued
byLCDC.
OCEAN f4-QQPING. The JloodiDa ofI9~~4.....~
by sail water owing to tidal action, Slorm surgc.
or tsunamis (seisnlic sea waves). Land 'orms
subject to ~an flooding include beaches. mar-
she~, coa~tat IQwJands, and 10wJying interdune
areas. Areas ofoccan ll00din& are mapped by the
federal Emergency Manar.ement Agency
(FEMA). Ocean flood_ng includes areas of
velDCity flOQdina and associated shallow Inarinc
aloudina.
PLAt4NING AREA. The air, land· and water
resources within the jurisdiction of a govern-
men tal agency. ,
POLLUTION. The violatioq or threatened violation
of appHcabJe slatc or federal environmental
quality statutC$. rules and standards.
PRESERVE., To save froRl change or loss and
reserve 'or a, special purpose.
PROGRAM•.PrOpoied or de~ifed plan or course of
procecdin&s and action.·
PROTECT. Save or shield from Joss, destruction, or
iujur) or for future intended use.
PROVIDE. Prep,tJre, plan for, and supply what is
need~.
PUBLIC FACILITieS AND SERVICES. Projects.
UCli v ities and lacHities which the planning
agcncy determines to be nef.;Cssary for the pui»lic
health. safety and welfare.
PUBLIC GAIN. The net gain from combined eeo-
no.uie, soc'al. and environmental e.Teets which
accrue to the public because of a use or activity
and ils substQuent resuhina ellecls.
QUALITV. The degree of e~cellente or relative
:&ood..ess.
RECREATION. Any experience voluntarily enaaaed STRUCTURE. Anythina ~onslructedor inSlal1ed or
in laraely durina leisure (discretionary linle) portable, the use ofwhich requires a loe.lion on
.rom which .the individual dc:rives satisfaction. il parcel of land. -, ~;. .. ..
Coaatal Recreation occurs in onihore ocean SUBSTRATE. The medium upon which. an orpa- :
waters, estuaries, and streams, alona beaches isan lives and grows. The surface of the land or
and bluffs. and in adjacent .horelands. It bottom ofa water body. . .: ';'.. .. ;.: .
includes a variety ofactivities, from swimmina. SUBTIDAL Below abe level ofmean lower low lide
scuba diving, boating, fishins, huntilli. and use (MLLT).
of dune buggies. shell collectina. paintins, wild-
life obser'Vation, and sightseeing. 10 coastal TEMPORARY ALTERATION. Dredpn&ftllin&.
resons and water.orienled restaurants. anolher eSluarine alteration. occurrina over a
spcdfied shurt period of lime which is needed to
Low-Intenalty Recre.tion does not require devel- j~.cilhatea UiC allowed by an acknowledaed plaftO'
oped facilities and can be accommodated with- TCnll)()rary aUeratlons may not be fot morel.
out (:httngc to the area or resource. For example, Ihree yearl and the affected area must· be
boaling, huntins, hiking, wildlife pholOSraphy, restored Iu ita. previous condition. Tempore"
and beach or shore aeti vilies can be low-intcn- alterations include: (l) alterations necessary, for
sily recrelltion. 'ederally authorized naviaation· projec:t5 (e.....
High-'ntenait, Recreation uses specially built faciJ- access to dredged material disposal sites by barIC
ilies, or occurs in such dcnsilY or form thal il or pipeline and staging areas or dredging fur
rec..uircs or results in a modHkation of the area .. jetting maintenance). (2) -.Jter.ations to establish
or resource. Campgrounds, sol" courses. public . mitigation sites, alterations for bridge ~onstruc-
beaches, and marinas are exanlples of high-, ~ lion or repair and 'or drillios or other expJora-
intensity recreation. lOry operation~. and (3) minor structures (such
RESTORE. Itevitalilins, returning, or repladn. as blinds, nccessary 'or re5earch and educational
oral,na' a·ltr.butes aud ameniti"'l$, such as natural observution. . . .
biological productivity, acsthetic and cult'lra' TERR.TORIAL SEA. The ocean. and seaRoor area
resources, which have been diminished or 1051 by 'rom n,eall low water' seaward th~ nautical.
past alterations. activities, or cataSlr0l)hic aniles. , .'
events. For the purposes of 'Ooal 16 estuarine TIDAL MARSH. Wetlands from lower. high water
restoration means 10 revitalile or reestablish (ltlW) inland to the line o(non-aquatic veaelA-
functional characteristics and processes of tho tion. ,.; ..: I. ,.j,~'. ~', ~ I , ~ ,
cSluary dimin'shed or lost by past aherations. ."'.~ .:
activities, or calastrophic events. A restored area URBAN..~ND. Urban areas are those places which
"lust be a shallow subtidal or an intertidal or nlust have ~)ncorporatcd city. Such areu may
tidal marsh area aOcr alteration wurk is per- include lands adjaceAlto and outside the incor..
fOflned. and may not have been a funclioning porated city and Illay alS4X'~. . .. '. .
pan of the estuarine system when alteration (a) tlave concentrations ofpC~.b~~~aeae.,.r.
work bepn. ally reside and work in the a~~a. -"~
Active R••,oratlon involves the use or specific' (b) ~laYe supponina public facilitiea and 1OI¥t. ..•
positive remedial actions, such as removina fills, aces. . ,
installin& water lreatment f'iacilities, or rebuild- URBANIZABLE LAND. Urbanizable landa are thOll ....."
ingdeterionut.-d urban waterfront areas. . lands within the urban arowtb .bau...., .....
P•••ive R••toratlon iathe use ofnatural processes, , wbich are identiliedand :. L~'
sequences, and tinling which occ~n ufter the ta) f?etemlined to be necessary and $uitable for
removal or reduction ofadverse sJresses without 'uture urban USt.-S
uther J~i~Wli.l;V.1 rplJ~i&\l"~"Qu-. .. '·f •• , ...... "';........,r., ..K" (b)_~J.w,....., .
RIPARIAN. Of~ l>ertainin, to. or situated on the ltC$ , .' .... ,. ',: .
cllge of 'he bank ora riverorolher body ofwater. (c) Are n,ceded for the expansion of an urban
RIPRAP. A layer, 'acing. or protective ~ound of area.
slones randomly plnced to prevenl erosion, WATER-DEPENDENT. AU~;~'::~aivitywhich can ~l'
scour or slou&lling of it structure or embank.- . . dj ,
,ueall; also, the Slone so used. In local usaUe
t
the . r. be earned out only on, an, or a acenlto W.~~~.. ' •
D areas because the use requires access to lbew~
similar use of other hard material, such as con- " body for waler-borne transportation, 'ton.,
. crete rubble, is also freq"ently included a$ energy production, or.source of .
riptap. WATER ORIENTED. A use auraction to the
RURAL LAND. Rural lands are ,"ose which are bl"' h p.-rLJ..,/ . f t
outside the urban srowlh boundary and are: ~u a~ IS enn~I\~~"'a view 0 or ~~.' 0-.:oasaal~~ " ,.. , ... ..., ..(a) Non·urban agricultural, forest or open space WATER-RELATED. Uses which are nOI directly
(b) loan.ds o,r. d 'bl'" I' .....,.....f1 dependenl .UI)On' access to a water· body.· buLtler an s sUlla e .or sparse sett ement, " which provide aoods or services thai are directly
small farms or acrcage homesites wiUl.Qo· o'r"" associated with waler..(Jependcnl land orwau:r-,i·.:
hardly any p~blic services. and which are not way use, and which•..ifnot Jocaled. adjacent ·to
~uilablc, n~~~~f)'·.9r intended tor urban , .water. would resull'in a public lou ofquality· in
.use" '.' the 10.od5 or services oflerod.. Except II n~saary
. for waler-dependent or. waler",related uses Ot
facilities, residences. parkin. lot~. spoil and
dump sites, roads and highways; restaurants.
businesses. factories, and trailer parks' are not
generally considered dependent on or related to
. water location needs. "
WETLANDS. Land areas whe", excess water is the
dOluillilnl 'actor detenninina the nature of soil
develo.>ment and the types of plant and animal
.communities UvinS at the soil surfa~. Wetland
soils retain sufficient moisture to support
aquatic or semi-aquatic planlllIe. In marine and
estuarine areas, wetlands are bounded at the
lower exlrenle by extre.ne low waler; in fresh-
water areas. by a depth of six ,eet. The areas
.. below wetlands arc sub,nersed lands. ~ t t
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Appendix J
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
APPENDIX I
SILVERTON COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT INVENTORY
1-1
Appendix"!
1-2
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
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STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE 1-15-"h-'
Parks and Recreation Division
525 TRADE STREET SEt SALEM. OREGON il31iabeth Potter 378...5001
state Historic Preservation Office
FOR IMMEDIATE USE, LEGAL NOTICES 525 Trade st. SE
Salem, OR 97310
GENERAL NOTICE CONCERNING LISTING OF AN HISTORIC DISTRXCT
IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
The following historic district was listed in the National Reqister
of Historic Places on July 29, 1987.
SILVERTON COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT (1885--1935) • An
irregularly-shaped area of approximately 7 acres, roughly
bounded by Silver Creek on the west, First street on the ea.st,
High Street on the north, and Lewis street on the south,'in
Silverton, Marion County, oregon.
The National Reqiste.r of Historic Places is the official list of
historic properties recognized by the Federal Government as worthy
ot preservation for their significance in American history,
architecture, archeoloqy, engineering and. culture. Located in the
N~tional Park Service, Department of the Interior, the proqraa 1s
part of a national pOlicy to coordinate and support public. and
private efforts to identify I evalua.te and protect and protect our
cultural and natural resources, and is maintained by the secretary
of the Interior under provisions of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966.
Listinq in the National Register results in the following fo~
historic properties.
1. Consideration in planning for Federal, federally licensed, and
federally assisted' projects. The Advisory council on Historic
Preservation must be given -an opportunity to comment on all
federally related projects affecting listed properties. For
further information see 36 CFR 800.
2. Eligibility for Federal tax provisions. The Federal Internal
Revenue Code encourages the preservation of depreciable historic
structures by allowing favorable tax treatments for
rehabilitation and also provides for charitable contributions
for conservation purposes of p~rtial interests in historically
important land areas or structures. For further information see
36 CFR 67.
3. Consideration of historic values in the decision by the state or
Federal government to issue a surface coal mining permit where
coal is located. For further information see 30 CFR 70 etseq.
73410-807
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4. Eligibility for Federal grants--in-aids, whenever funds ';01
rehabilitation and restoration are appropriated byConqresa.
5. Eligibility for special assessment status. Oregon law provi _~
that an ow.ner of property which is listed in the National
Register of Historic Places may have the true cash value ofh~l,
property "1:rozen" for fifteen years. Owners of Natio:al
Register properties who are interested in learning about ~~,e
benefits offered under the state Historic Property Tax Law (9
358.475-358.565) are encouraged to request'.n
information/application packet from ,the state Hi.tolle
Preservation Office. It should be remembered that participation
in the program for special assessment of historic properties ·.. ia
optional and involves an entirely separate application proce.'.
No one need feel compelled to apply for the benefits. If ..
property owner wishes to have the true cash value of l'~$
property. frozen in a given calendar year he is required . ~Y'
statute to file his application for special assessment status<~Q
this officE' not later than December 31 of the ,precedin,
calendar year. ·
Owners of private property nominated to the National Register have
an opportunity to concur in or object to the nomination. of .- n
historic district in accordance with Federal requlations (36 c. ~
60). Each owner or partial owner of property within the district
boundaries has one vote, reqardlessofhowmanywhola or part1~1
properties are owned by that party•. For the. districtt.o be list\ '~
in the National Reqister,.a majorityofaffecteaproperty own.~a
JIlust not have objected to listinqby means of. notarized' stat••ents
submitted to the state Historic Preservation Office at the time
duly announced formal review.
A copy of the historic district nomination, the criteria used ff("-;
evaluation and more information on the results of listing a~·.
available from the State Historic Preservation Office, 525 Trade st.
SE, Salem, OR 97310. Telephone inquiries can be made "to (503) 37~.,.
5001. '
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Introduction
United States Department of the Interior
Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service
National Register of Historic Places
Inventory-Nomination Form
See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms
Type all entries-complete applicable sections
1. Name
historic
For HeRS use only
received
date .ntered
and/or common Si lverton Comnlercia1 Historic District
2. Location
south, endlngatthe PubllC llbrary
state code county code
3. Classification
eft-lOry Ownership
_ district _.._ public
_._···•.buUdin.g(s) __.private.
__.....•.. structure ..L both
____ site Public Acquisition
_._. object J:iLA In process
.u/-Abefng considered
Status
--X- occupied
_ unoccupied
_ work in progress
Acc••sibl.
_. yes: restricted
--X- yes: unrestricted
_no
Pre••nt Us.
_ agriculture
-X- commercial
__ educational
__ entertainment
_ government
_ industrial
__ military
_.._museum
__... park
___ private residence
__ religious
__ scientific
_._ transportation
__ other:
4. Owner of Property
name Multiple ownerships; see property descriptions, section 7•
.
.street & number
city, town _ vicinity of state
5. Location of Legal Description
courthouse, registry of deeds, etc.~larion County Courthouse
street & number 100 High Street
city, town Sa leln
6. Representation in Existing Surveys
state Oregon 9.2301
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dat.e
has this property been determinedelegible? ._ yes _ no J
_ federal _ state _ county _ loea'
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~epository for survey records Si lverton Pub1ic Library
cltv.town Silverton stat. Oregon
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7 • Description SILVERTON COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
Condition
-x- excellent
----good
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Check on.
- deteriorated -X- un.ltered
_ rulna _ .ftered
_ unexpo8ed
C'rck one
_ orlg'n.' .ft.
.......... mov~ dale -- _
page 1
~rI" the pre..... aftd o",'nal (If k..ownJ p"ya'ca' .ppea,anoe
Silverton is located 14 miles east of Salem. in Marion County, and 42 miles
south of Portland. It is in the eastern half of the Willamette Valley near
the foothills of the Cascade mountain range and is about 70 miles from the
Oregon coast.
The proposed historic district is approximately 5 blocks 1n area, encompassing
44 buildings. The existing buildings represent the remainder of the old
industrial and commercial core of Silverton, in commercial and Ita11anate
styles. Period of significance runs from 1868 to 1936. The more impress1ve.
two story buildings anchor the corners in the district. The Wolf Building
(1113) features a cast iron and pressed metal front. the Masonic Lodge (#22)
geometric brick upper stories. Primary construction material is brick.
Others include cast iron and pressed metal "13), pressed metal (124), wood
(I's 47.21). and stucco (II's 1.2.7.23,35).
One of the topographical elements having the greatest impact on the historic
district 1s Silver Creek. The area is primarily drained by Silver Creek on
the south, and to a lesser degree by Abiqua Creek on the north. These two
creeks (part of the Willamette Basin) empty into the Pudding River (a
fitubbasin) that empt.1es into the W11lamette River. The creeks are lined with
trees and provide a network of wetlands and open spaces. Silver Creek 1s
responsible for the fertile alluvial s011 wh1chunderlies the downtovn area.
as well as a delightful external vista available from various locations withl.
downtown. Good viewing places include the deck of the N1ckelodean, the Main
Street bridge, and along South Water Street.
Other topographical features which provide external vistas looking east from
downtown are the Cascades in the distance, and the Silverton Hills in the
foreground.
Internal vistas include the view of uninterrupted storefronts on the 8outhea.t
side of Main Street, as well as those on the northwest side of North Water
Street. The Palace Theatre and Hande Hardware are two classic buildings in
town which might be considered 1nternalvistas 1n their own rights.
Nearby parks include Coolidge-McClaine Park and the East Bank City Park.
Coolidge-McClaine Park 1s 8.6 acres of naturally wooded space located on the
west side of Silver Creek, south of West Main Street. near Charles Street.
The 7.5 acre East Bank City Park 1s located just south of the proposed
district. on South Water Street. The two parks are connected by a footbridge
across the creek.
Streets in the commercial area of Silverton have a 60 foot right-af-way.
Paving 1s asphalt. with concrete sidewalks. Streets are one~way, and parking
is metered two-hour. Columnar hornbeam trees are planted along the streets.
Street lights are sodium (high pressure). Overhead wires provide
electrical. telephone. and cablev1s10n service.
The proposed historic district 1s located justsl1ghtly south of the center of
the present city limits. in Section 35, Township 6 South, Range 1 West. The
northwest corner of the Silverton Lockers building (resource 49), however, is
in Sec.t1on 34. The district is located within the original town plat. except
for the properties on the west side of North and South Water Streets t which
are in an addition knnwn A~ VD A~¥o
ContirlJation sheet
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United States Department of the Interior .
Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service
National Register of Historic Places
Inventory-Nomination Form
SILVERTON COMMERCIAL
HISTQRIC DISTRICT ltemnumber 7. DISCRIPTION Page 2
The district boundaries have been drawn to include Silverton's early
commercial district. on North Water, Oak, North and South First. and Main
Streets. The South Water Street portion is included in the nomination because
these were build1ngsthat either served the commercial district (City Hall,
36), or were built to utilize the water power that was the basis for the
city's beginning (Fischer Flour Mill's Office, 35, Hubbs' Sash and Door
Factory, 37, and the Hosmer Building, 40). The buildings to the northeast of
liS and to the southwest of 133 were excluded fro·m the nomination because they
did not make strong edges, being later additions not contributing to the
historic nature of the district.
The city grid 'system is skewed somewhat from a true north/south axis. since
all the east/west streets are laid at r1ght angles to Water Street, which
follows the axis of the creek. The district begins on Water Street. just
southeast of the Police Station. The boundary extends southwest to the creek
bank,<then follows the natural boundary of the creek northwest 1260 feet. · The
boundary then extends northeast 160 feet to Water street. On Water Street it
runs southeast 30 feet. then crosses Water Street and extends 60 feet to the
interior of the Palace Theatre block. It then engles. at 45 degrees up to Lewis
Street, and follows Lewis Street northeast for 70 feet, then aoutheast 200
feet to Oak Street. It crosses Oak Street. follows it northeast 180 feet,
then turns southeast and travels 460 feet 1n that direction to Lewis Street.
It extends southwest to the corner of Lewis Street and South First Street,
then northwest to mid-block. It crosses Lewis Street and extends 100 feet
southwest • then southeast 80 feet. southwest 80 feet along Lewis Street.
northwest 60 feet, then southwest 100 feet to Water Street. It crosses Water
Street, then follows Water Street southeast 660 feet until it meets the
starting point just southeast of the Police Station (35).
These boundaries outline a district of approximately 7 acres, that 1s
amazingly intact 1n terms of building facades. Out of 44 buildings, 27 are
contributing resources (5 primary and 22 secondary). 8 other buildings are
classified historic non-contributing. which means that they would be eligible
for an upgrade to contributing status if they were appropriately
rehabilitated. 8 buildings are compatible, although not contributing
resources. Only 1 of the resources 1s both non-compatible and
non-contributing. Other intrusions include the vacant lots on the block
bordered by North Water, Oak, North First, and East Main streets, and the two
vacant lots on South Water Street.
The earliest-~tanding structures 1n the district were built in the 1880's.
The period of significance extends from that time to 1936. The district is
commercial in nature. Most of the buildings are brick, two-story structures,
having replaced earlier wood buildings that were destroyed by fires. Two of
the older wood structures are still standing, however. Many of the brick
buildings were built with bricks from George Desart's brickworks, wh1chwas
located near Silverton.
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SILVERTON COMMERCIAL
HISTORIC DISTRICT
The building classification system used to rank the buildings is as follows:
Primary Significant. Buildings in this classification date previous to 1900,
and reflect the building styles of that time. The cutoff date for this period
coincides with a major fire which destroyed most of the buildings on the south
side of East Main Street in 1900.
Secondary Significant. Buildings in this classification were built between
1900 and 1936. These buildings represent the immense period of expansion that
took place in the early 1900's until the time of the Depression.
Historic: Non-Contributing. Buildings in this class1ficationwerebuilt during
the Primary or Secondary Significant periods, but have been altered to an
extreme deg.ree. with a large percentage of the historic and architectural
character lost. If these elements are restored, these buildings may qualify
for reclassiflca~1onasPrimary or Secondary Significant.
Compatible Non-Contributing. Buildings in this classification were built
after 1936, but are compatible architecturally or in their use with the
historic character of the district and its significant buildings.
Non-Compatible. Non-Contributing. Buildings in thlsclassificatlon were built
after 1936 and are non-compatible architecturally with the significant
.buildings and historic nature of the district.
Vacant. Propertlesin this classification have no buildings on them.
Recent demolitions include that of a building on a lot (inventory 17) to make
way for a bank drive-through and parking lot. and a building (inventory I 12)
that was destroyed by fire. That fire, which occurred in early 1986, also
gutted the Hair Hut building (11). That building is currently undergoing
interior rebuilding. A feasibility study for remodelling City Hall and
replacing the Police Station was completed in June, 1986, but implementation
is not expected for several years. Enclosed is a copy of the c1ty's.historic
landmarks ordinance.
TAX LOT: 00281
LOT: 15 &. 28
AlTERATIONS: Minor
USE: Movte theater
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1 BUILDING NAME: Historic: n/a
Present: Pala Theater
ADDRESS: 11 0-114 N. Weter Street. Silverton OR 97381
OYiNER: Alfre1 AcWns c/o U.S. National Benk Trust Dept.• 321 SW 6th. Portl8nd OR 97204
ClASSIFICATION: S«nnd8ry Significent
ASSESSOR MAP: 35BC061 W
ADDITION: North Silverton
YEAR BUILT: 1936
STYLE: Art DtK:o
DESCRI PT ION: The Pala The8ter mmplex is irregular 1n p181l with one and two story portions.
Constructed in ooncrete. the main mass is oriented di'er}J081ly to the southwest oorner. Its feads
1stJrticul8ted by e12rge aled chevron P8lternrelief divicEd by vertical elements. Athree part
steppedperepet "edjs further rtrvthm to an otherwise mcest upper flalil. TrilW1gUlar ooe sttry
wings extend to either sice in I simplified continuition of the stri8ta1 di..l pettern. fa of ·
these w1ngs h8s a soffIt md of met81·fIld lerge alumInum fr«n~ wlncbws. Amet81mtrquls
hengs from the mein mess supported by wires etUdled to the upper ,tID.
The Palf£e The6ter mmplex h8s h1storicelly been the site of theaters 8nd opere twses sInce
1905 when Ect.Yerd S. Porter end L.J. Adems oonstructed 8 wcxxf freme building. This previous
bUilding rfll the length or the block ft.eing Water Street with store froots lini~ both Water end
Oek. Streets. The theater was lcorted mtr'e to the oorthern end. elthourjl eaessed trOOl 0Ik
Street. Mr. Porter sold the property toAcklns in 1910 end the Ac.ktms ftrnily has sinat
me1nt81ne:1 1l
Louts J. Adams, later 8 State Senator. C8me to Silverton in 1884 from Ohio. Initially workfng as
ebook keeper for the Ortwpl Milling Q)mpeny he worktl1 up the renks to m8flO1J them11J, then
kept the bcxlks of Coolid}3 8ndM~J8ine. By 1902 he twlt passa:f the bar ex~itl8tioo for
prtw:ticjng Jew. but continued to work for Coolj~ &McCJeine as the Assistant C8shler. With
time he established his 18\Y pr~tire DOdm~ the Opera House.
,He sold the operetionlo his son,Alfred l. Adems in 1925 who continued to maintain the movie
00Use.
Afire in April of 1935. razed the entire Opera House bJock with losses estimated at $100.000.
severel other bu11d1ngs, 86St on 08k Street were~t~t 8S well. Mr. end Mrs. Alfred~ms.
Jiving jn80 epartmenton the second noor .escepedthe fire from 8wird:Jw.. Within theyeer the
newPeltn Theater wesooostructed. thistirnemQofconcrete. '~
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2. BUILDING NAME: .Historical: n/a
Present: The Homeseekers Ar1Jn~
ADDRESS: 203 08k Street. Silverton OR 97381
TAX LOT: 00281
LOT:15& 28
ALTERATIONS: Minor
USE: epertments & commercIal
O\YNER: Alfred Ad8ms c/o U.S. Netl0081 Bank Trust Department
a.ASS1rleATION: S8::ond8ry Significent
ASSESSOR MAP: 358C061 W
ADDITION: North Silverton
YEAR BUILT: 1936
STYLES: MCKlerne
DESCRIPTION: This two story ammercial building is ~i8ted with the P81~ theater di.rectlv
to the south. ConstroctEd In ooncrete w1th etlexter10r surf~lng of stua::o. 1tsf~ Is rather
sterklyooteiled. The feraE is composedesymmetricelly with the store front end the
fenestretioos of the ebove apartment off"rentera1 with the 8P8rtment entry to the south. A
horizontal striated bendbecklng the upperwinOOws tltts the only embellishment to the flade.
Constructa1ln assre1atlon with thenel~bortngP81a The8ter after a fire r8Zedthe previous
Opera House, ithDs ccrltinU«J in the ownership of the srme femily.
3 BUILDING NAME: Historic: Silverton Bakery
Present: Ron's Relics
ADDRESS: 201..209~ Street, Silver-too Or 97381
TAX LOT: 00297
LOT:15&16
.. ALTERATIONS: MDrete
USE: Q)mmerctel
O\YNER: R0081d Pruiett 207 0Bk Street. Silverton OR 91381
a..ASS1FICATION: S8::ond8ry Si~ ifiClW'lt
ASSESSOR MAP: 358C061W
ADDITION:N.Stlverton
YEAR BUilT: 191~
STYLE: 20th C8nturyCommercl81
DESCRIPTION: This one story building is rectenguler in plen with 8 flet roof. Measuring two
b8ys wl~. Its feed Is comprIsed of two commercl81 SP~. ~h w1thlts own~entry
flenked by fixed eluminum wincbws. Surfa::e meterie.ls below the lengthWise met81 twining
OOllSist of 8bl~k gl8ZEl1 ttle wells with pflesters coverOO by 8r«l brtckveneer.A textured
stucm covers the upper portion of thef~ with acorbelJEKi ~t8iled arnice foundet the
jperepet. Transom lights retain most of their intEgrity with only 8 few rep1fad panes of glass.
Aroncreteblockflttition wes oonstructedinl9141and eppe8rs 8t the beck wall of the oJoor
structure.
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The former Silverton Bakery was constructed for Henry Schmidbauer in 1914. The Silverton
Appeal reported. -The bu11dfng will be In two divisions - one 15 feet wIde, the other 20. The
meteriel to be used will be concrete, with 8 veneering of brick, covered with asbestos roofing.
This will be the most nearly fire proof structure in the city. Herbert Roe has been engEqad to
superintend the work." (SIlverton Appe6J, Deamlber 19, 1913). SChmfdbeuer appeared to
.h8ve been very conscious of mQrnizing his bek ing operation h8Ying earlier installed 8 bMld
mixing mtdline in his previous building. In this later buildjng the mtdlinery W8S locatEd In 8
series of attaments It the bfd of the building (north). Within II few years Schmidbeuer sold
the business to E.H. Knoll in 1919 (Silverton Appeal. November, 1920),. although the building
was ~tu81ly sold toJ.L. end Josle Stelker in 1920. Much more recently the building hes housOO
8 series of rest8Ur80ts.
~ BUILDING NAME: Historic: J.C. Penny's
Present:~&{mnsstics AcQmy
. ADDRESS: 211 0Dk Street. Silverton OR 91381
TAX LOT: 00304
LOT: 15,16,27,28
ALTERATIONS: Minor
USE: Commercial
OWNER: Paul H. &Keren J. Kuebrlch PO Box 557. Alb8ny OR 97321
ClASSIFICATION: CompetibleNon-Contrtbutfng
ASSESSOR MAP: 35BC061 W
ADDITION: North SIlverton
YEAR BUILT: C8. 19-12-52
STYLE: Mooerne
DESCRIPTION: Cascaje &(mnastics N:JDmy is a two story rectangular~ building with.
symmetrlce) three bay front. Its roof is fiat~with bUilt up rooflno m~~j81. The wells
~ oonstructed of poured concrete with en exterior coetlng of stuaxl. The most promfNVlt
ornll8mentalfeBturefs the horizontal strl8t~ b8nds which mlfneate the SEnlnd flcor wlrdlws.
These upper floor fenestrations ere three-light casements~pOO In threes. Otherwise, the
upper portion of the ftari3 is without mleiling.A retr~t8ble cloth awning shelters the re:essed
stote front. The building has not been dresticelly altered, its storefront winOONsh8ve been
u~ted with aluminum frames and the ttors repleced.
C8sc8:ie &{mnestlcs~my wes the Sf£Ond home or the J.C. Penny store. CAlnstructed In 19.&12
to the house the natlono1 thein. it WDS ectuolly l~by the compeny from Dseries of 10C41
owners. J.C. Penny's was previously lcx:atEd at 107 Water Street ,presently known as Fish's
88kery. Penny's melntelned the bustnessunti11985.when the Silverton operBtion was clOStXl.
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TAX LOT: 0030~
LOT: 15.16.27.28
AlTERATIONS: Minor
USE: commercial
5 BUILDING NAME: Historic: n/e
Present: J &R())ns1gnment
ADDRESS: 213 08k Street t Silverton OR 91381
OWNER: Paul H. & Karen J. Kuebrich PO Box 557. Albany OR 97321
a.ASSlfICATION: Compatible Non-C4ntr1but1ng
ASSESSOR MAP: 358C061 W
ADDITION: North Silverton
YEAR 8UflT:c. 1950·s
STYLE: Commercial
DESCRIPTION: This smell one story ettechment of the.old J.C. Penny store is simple end devoid
of d3tai1 ing. Constructed of concrete it is sh8ped in 8 rectangular plan with an exterior meting
of stucco. Itsf~ Is comprIsed of one~n, three-part blf)' flenked by two ltors.
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6 BUILDING NAME: Historic:lnmMBuildjng
Present: laDonne's8eeutycenter/JcyJ Reeltv
ADDRESS: 110-112 first Street, Silverton OR 97381
TAX LOT: 00231
LOT: fr Lot 12
AlTERATIONS: Minor; floor dtjtion
USE: Commercial
OWNER: LeRoy C. &Margaret J. Meyers, 108 N. First St.. Silverton OR 97381
a.ASSlflrATION: 5econd6ry SIgn1fJcent
ASSESSOR MAP: 358ro 61 W
. ADDITION: North Silverton
YEAR BUILT: 1925
STYLE: 20th Century Commercial
DESCRIPTION: The former romen Building is ethree story building aM'lStructed of ooncrete. It
measures 45 x S6 feet withe wall hej~t of 34 feet. The woo:I frame roofts 08t with built up
roofing. Sited on the southe8st corner of first end 08k Streets, the m8lnf~ (west) Is
amposed in basically two beys with the southern most subdiviOOd by e tblr providing~ to
the upper stories. Primary wfnOOw types tnclu03 wcxxf S6Sh ,eight-over-oneoouble hung on
the second and third noors end singleeluminum fromed winOOws on thegr:ound level. Transom
lights have been tnfil1Ed
Origfn811y only two stories, this edifice WDS completed in 1925 for L.E. Inmen. Mr. Inman~D
plumbing business which oocupiEd the first floor with apartments found on the~. floor.
Complieetions in constructing the building oocurrtAS when the cnncrete end eXC8Vetton men
ettemptedtodige basement. loyd MoserdiscoverEKfthat the for·mer oxupent of the site, A.a.
Steelh8mmer .epioneer bltdsmith.Mt 8t somepofntpoureda mixture ofconcrete.OOrseshoes.
end grevel to'rover the originel dirt ncorof his1866 bltdsmith shop (Silverton Appeel, March
20,1925).
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7 ADDRESS; 216 Oak street. Silverton OR 9738 I
OWNER: first Interst8te 8enk. 217 E. Meln St.. Silverton OR 97381
CLASSIFlrATION: Non-Compatible Non Contributing
ASSESSOR MAP: 358C61 W TAX LOT: 00038
ADDITION: North Silverton LOT: 13
. YEAR BUilT: 1986 USE: Drive-in Bank/perking lot
DESCRIPTION: Acirca 1920's building was reamtly d:m\olished to make wei{ for the present
drive-in benk end perking lot 8SS(Xleted With the «Jj~t first Interstete 8Mk.
8 BUILDING NAME: HistorIc: unknown
Present: n/a
TAX LOT: 00249
LOT: 13
AlTERATIONS: Mioor
USE: Off1ce .
ADDRESS: 214 Oak. Street
OWNER: Olwyn K.DrNis MO» PC. 21 ~ 0Dk Sl, Silverton OR 97381
ClASSIFICATION: Compatible Non-oontributing
ASSESSOR MAP: 35 BC061 W
ADDitiON: North Silverton
YEAR BUILT: C8. 1960
STYLE: 20th century Commercial
DESCRIPTION: This physici8l1's office is IS ooe stcry recflJnguler shaped building•. meesuring
three bays wi~. Constructed of ooncrete blook. the fearJe is fadwlth It brick veneer with 8
r~ entry supported by two structure'·p1pes. The upper ff£D is ornamented w1th three
SQUDl"e motifs fDShioned in brick.
Dr. 01wyn K. Davies has owned this bUllding since 1972.
TAX LOT: 00256
LOT: 13
USE: Parking lot
9 ADDRESS: 2120Dk Street. Silver-too OR 97381
OWNER: Fred Perkinson. 21008kSl.Silvertoo OR 97381 '
ClASSIFleAl ION: Vfr:8I1t
ASSESSOR MAP: 35 BC061 W
ADDITION: North Silverton
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10 BUllDINe NAME: Historic:
Present:. frEd's Silverton PharmeLY
ADDRESS: 2J0 oak Street. Silverton OR 91381
TAXLOT: 9129070
LOT: 13& 1~
AlTERATIONS: edjition: co. 1950; elt.: 1962
USE: Drug Store
OWNER: Fred Parkinson 210 Oak Street, Silverton OR 97381
CLASSifiCATION: QmlpatibJe Non-C'Alntrtbuting
ASSESSOR MAP: 35800 61 W
ADDITION: North Silverton
YEAR BUILT: 1918
STYLE: Commercial
DESCRIPTION: Composed in 8 rect8llQUlar plan this one story building is mnstructed of concrete
block with an exterior finish of stucco. Varied ~tljljno elong the upper store front supsts thet
this building once housed two separate businesses; the east portion is ornamented by edj~81
h8tching while the west is plein. The lower front is recesSElIthefull.length ofthef~ and is
fenestreted along the east end with I length longblse ofbrick veneer. Theeost edjeant J*"king
Jot is associated with the crug store.
The west helf of this bUilding was constructed in 19~8 by the Ames fomilyend wesoriginelly
)eesej end USfd for 8 recreation center. In the early 1950's the east half of the building was
.~ and housed 8 drug store. Mr.Perklnsoo. currently the legislator for this region. took over
the pharmeLY operation in 1955. leter expending it in 1962. At the time of the expansion the
rentr81 w811 of the two~ W8S removed and the entire building W8S rerDcxEl1ed
11 BUILDING NAME: Historic: Silverton Servia! Statton
Present: n/e
ADDRESS: 110 - 11.&1 Weter St.. Silverton OR 97381
TAX LOT: 00277
LOT: 1~ .
AlTERATIONS: Extensive
USE: Yfnlnt
OYiNER: loren Rol1e. 120 SW 5th. SIlverton OR 97381
a.ASSIFlrATION: Historic Non-Contributing
ASSESSOR MAP: 3580061 W
ADDITION: North Silverton
YEAR BUILT: c.1925
STYLE: Qlmmerc181
DESCRIPTION: The former Silverton service Station is 8 two story building construct8:t of
roncrete with 8 brick veneer. Stt~ at the southe8st corner of W8ter end M81n Streets the
rectenguJerpl81lna:fbuiJding had 8 one end two story section. The one story section housed 8
servioogera;,e ende busfnesselong Weter Street. while the two story section was 8P8"tments on
the second floor with avnmericaJ on the first. The ground level feetures en unusuel el1ipticelly
shaped awning; the wall is infilJ~ with 8 storefront thet was originally only concrete piers. A
serond floor W8S UEdto the service station felrly eerly. The primery wlncbw types of these
upper sections ere wtXX1 sash one-over-onecbublehung, the~nd level composOO of aluminum
framed singJeli~ts.
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lseec D. Wortlmpu~ this property in Mey. 1922 Sld within several years this fermer
service station was oonstructed. ANatOt fire has cbne fairly extensive ewneoe to the building
n It Is unknown whether owner plans to reh8btl1tete it.
12 ADDRESS: 108- 110 N. Water St, Silverton OR 97381
TAX LOT: 0027.1J
LOT: 1~
USE: V8C5lt
O\YNER: Robert L. &. Eunice L. Norton 120 5th St. ,Silverton OR 97381
a.ASSIFlrATION: Yeallt
ASSESSOR MAP: 35BC061 W
ADDITION: North Silverton
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TAX lOT: 00001
LOT: 1
AtTERATIONS: Minex'
USE: Commerc101
13 BUILDING NAME: Historic: Wolf Building
Present: IifJrG Hardware
ADDRESS: 201 E. Main St, Silverton OR 97381 #
O\YNER: ShEroo end Williem McAllister, 201 E. Main Sl, Silvertoo OR' 97381
Q.ASSIFI~TION: Primary SI~ifiarJt
ASSESSOR MAP: 3580061W
ADDITION: North Silverton
YEAR BUilT: 1891
STYLE: Queen Anne Commercial
DESCRIPTION: The Wolf 8u·11dtng Is ooe of the f1nest _ly excrnples of erch1tdure In
Silverton. It meinteins ehi~ level of its origill81cest iron detailing with most removed pius
stored within the building. The two story brick building is oonstrldedorie' red fourDt1on with
ebesemenl Its ces1. iroo froot is amposaJ in eseries of six Nrraw 'beys with two retesSrd
entries. Abay sub ~ouping is reflected in the brueUd. steppEd three-pert perapel Its
~nter section d1splfJYS -19 Wolf 91-. Most of the ornement8tioo 00 the mein feadJ (south) is
metal epplied to the brick.
fenestrettons 'of the seaYId floor n one-aver-one, OOUble-hung wtOO sash. Pilasters with e
~. pane1meke up the surrounds of these south feeing wincbws. The west r~tng wincbws
feature 8 stepped hefwj moul~ drned with Irl ·x· motif. M8ZZ8fline wtntbws n ell~with the
transom li~ts of the mein flade. Aside end bid. entry remain in ttJ;t wtthmost of their
original herdwere. AfeNi of the origlne1 Iron shutters ere found on the te::k fenestrations.
hblf Wolfhed this building oonstructedinl891 •designed by l00eldesi~ •Sbrret.
fheoriginal tr8Wings of the archlt~t remain,n the posession of the current owner•Mr.
McC811ister.
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Mr. Wolf entered -the general merchandise trd upon his arrivel to Silverton in 1884. Mr.
Wolf h8:t spent most of the previous twenty years In OreJPlln the town of J~penrenre. There
he hlrJ been instrumentel in bringing the fai1road through the rommuntty and 8150 served in
several civic cap~ities. He also served the city of Silverton as mayor and city councilman.
Alterations md by Mr. Wolf included atting 8 new cash system in 1895 that was celebrated
with 8 "grand bell.. The sf*tous store htl1 been t8Stefully lB:oretedand draped with bunting.
all the alunters end px:Is. h8ving been removed. The top of the offire at the reor of the hall was
trasformEd into en orchestra..the 181'\'3 show winOOws at the (ront of the building W8f'8 filled
wIth exotic p18nts end pelms.· (Merion County Reoorder. Jenuary 11. 1895) Mr. Wolf sold
the hardwere store in 1899 and he 8Ild SOIl developed 8 very successful hop business growing.
buying. selling and exporting hops (Portrait and Bicgraphical Re:nrd of the Wjllamette Valley.
Orerpn, 1903).
JemesCreig purcfl8sej thebusjness from the Wolf f8Rlfly end operetedituntiJ hts~h in
1913. Ames ClJqUireA:t the dfejfrom lheCreig estaten ~ivedquitepxjooverege In the
StlvertonAppeel, -Building will be remcxleJed end fitted8SsmcxlernHerc:tNare stor•....Mr. Ames ·
Intends to make extensive~ In the tnterlorendplfK:e It In esult8blecondltton. The front
wincbws will be chenged eround, the building will be rewired and Ghat weter plent put In the
basement.· (February 12. 1913)
TAX lOT: 00006
LOT: 1
ALTERATIONS: Extensive
USE: Commercial
1.&1 BUILDING NAME: Historic: Brooks and SteeJh8mmer Ph8rm~
Present: Town House CBfe
ADDRESS: 203 E. Main St. Silverton OR 97381
OYt'NER: Loren Rolie et 81. 120 SW 5th, Silvertoo OR 97381
ClASSIFICATION: Historic Non-Contributing
ASSESSOR MAP: 35CB061W
ADDITION: North Silverton
YEAR BUILT:c. 1903
STYLE: ~mmerci81
DESCRIPTION: The Town House cafe was for menyyeers 8 pharmf£Y. This two story brick
bu11d1ng could be cons1oor~ S1gn1f1cent w1th the removel end rfa)flstruct1on of the or1g1nel
storefront. Its upper ft1U retains the originel ~tDiling, elthough very eor1y -modernized-
with 8 ooating of concrete. It is divi~ into two bays with 8 stair entry plfnXt within the
smeller of the two bays. The robust brick relief work. is composed of p1l8S1.ers creet1ng a
verticality and oorbellEW:1 brick patterns found at the cornice. WinOOws of the SEOlnd floorar8
vertical1ysceled wlthone-over-one OOUblehung S8Sh with 8 single light trensom. Two or these
wincbws h8ve been infilled.
The ground level has been drastically altered by 8 veneer of brick which extends ~ross the east
a1jew:ent building which houses 8 part of the Towne House Cefe, 8S well.
Brooks end Steelhemmer Rexel1 Drug tNI:J its beginning as eerly as 188~. Mr. Brooks
purchased the operation circa 1898. The bujldingw8S apparently in part OYined byJ.G. smith
end in some ~unts Id referred to 8S the Srnlth BJock.G.W. SteeJllammer. one of the sons of
pioneer bJeck.smith A.G. Steelhemmer •entereciBrooks business ftSDn DPprentice ond finel1y
bought out the older man in 1913. (Si Iverton Appeal, November t 1913). The busfness retainOO
the names of both for some time.
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H8rry v. carson st8rted working for SteeJhemmer in 1912 end purchased the building end
operetion from the Steelhemmers in 1911. His son. Herry C8rson. enter~ the profession neer
this tlme and continued operatfng the business until circe 1970.
TAX LOT: 00006
LOT: 1
ALTERATIONS: Extensive
USE: Commercial
IS BUILDING NAME: Historic:
Present: Tawne House cefe
ADDRESS: 207 E. Main St. Silverton OR 97381
OWNER: loren Rolie. et 81, 120 SW 5th, Silverton OR 97381
.CLASSlfl~TION:Historic Non-C'altributing
ASSESSOR MAP: 35BC061 W
ADDITION: North S11verton
YEAR BUILT: c.1904
STYLE: 20th century CDmmercial
DESCRIPTION: This one story one story etta:hment to the Towne House Cefe is -L• shaped in plan
in pert wr8pping"8round the old Brooks end Steelh8mmer Ph8rmf£Y. The building is mnstructed
of brick 8fld h8s been severely Dlter~ elthc:M.ql the oorbelled brick oornice is in td. The
otherwise mcxlestf~, composed in one bay. has been veneered with brick-on the store front.
large 81um1num w1nOOWs heve repl~ with earlier wlnOOW type. T1-11 covers the tr8rlSOOl
lights. N:J:£ss is from 8r~ entry at the w~ end of the ftalte.
This building appears to have been bu11t 1n conjunction w1th the Sm1th Block c1rcs 1904. It
initially house a dry gxds end grocery story. end by 1915 8 confectionery.
lAX LOT: 00014
LOT: 1
ALTERATIONS: Moderate
USE: Commerc181
16 BUILDING NAME: H1stor1c: Valley Meat Merket
Present:
ADDRESS: 209 E. Main St.. Silverton OR 97381
OWNER: Larry end S8ndraBurkehart, 4257 C8saKie Hwy.• SE S11verton OR 97381
,CLASSI fiCATION: HistoricNon-Contr ibuting
ASSESSOR MAP: 35BC061 W
ADDITION: North Silverton
YEAR BUILT: after 1922
STYLE: 20th century Commercial
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TAX lOT: 00018
LOT: 2
AlTERATIONS: n/a
USE: Perking Jot
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DESCRIPTION: This one story building is constructed of brick end concrete with itsmein fecede
(south) consisting of brick. Very merEst in cEtailing. its parapet features castellation.Theone
bay fa:a1e is symmetriC811y rompoesed, with 8 recessedcentfel entry. The star front hes been
partially convered with T1- 11 including the tresom lights. Wincbws ere single penes with
aluminum.
This site has historically been oocupiedby meet markets since the turn-of-the-century. Bock·s
Meat Merket housa1ln 8 wCOO frame building. Velley Pf£klng Company puchesed the property
from Henry Bock in 1923 end erected this one story brick building the following veer. The new
meat market was C811~ Valley Meat Merket. The bUilding was sold to Wjnnjfr~ Ames In 1944
end more recently M.S. Hobblttt has OYIned the building end now the 6urkeherts.
17 ADDRESS: 211 E. Meln St. ,Silverton OR 91381
OWNER: fred Perkinson. 21oOak St.• Silverton OR 91381
CLASSifiCATION: Yf£tIlt
ASSESSOR MAP: 358C061 W
ADDITION: North Silverton
YEAR BUILT: n/a.
STYLE: n/8
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18 BUILDING NAME: HISTORIC: unknown
PRESENT: Silverton Art &freme
ADDRESS: 213£. Main St.. Silverton OR 9738 J
TAXLOT: 00031
lOT: 2
AlTERATIONS: Mc:Orete
USE: Commercial
OWNER: First Jnterstste Benk, 217 E. Meln 51.. Silverton OR 97381
a.ASSIFJrATION: Historic Non-Contributing
ASSESSOR MAP: 35BC06 1W
ADDITION: North SI>Iverton
YEAR BUllT: c. 1922
STYLE: 20th century axrimerci81
DESCRIPTION: Silverton Art &freme is sone story brick bUilding thet h8s been 1000 8SSCCleted
wIth the «Ijf£ent bMk buJld1ng. Constructed ofe buff 00101' brick with 8 stUCXXJ b8se, Its
materiels echo the nei~borjng b8nkbuiJding. Onewi~ b8y is segmented by vertical pene)s with
8 horizontal band of wincbws. The exterior Is otherwise quite simple and unrdlrned. freifat
.~ js lYe)JDble from the·west f~.
19 BUILDING NAME: HISTORIC: Qx)lj~ & M~18jne Bank
PRESENT: First Interstete Bank
ADDRESS: 217 E. Main St.; Silverton OR 91381
TAX LOT: 00031
LOT: 2
ALTERATIONS: Minor
USE: Bank
OWNER: first Interstate Bent. 217 E. Main 5t. t Silverton OR 97381
a.ASSIFlrATION: Secordry Significent
ASSESSOR MAP: 35BC061 W
ADDITION: ttrth Silverton
YEAR BUilT: 1922
STYLE: Commerci81
DESCRIPTION: The former Qxllict.1e end McCl8ine Benk was the SE(XJnd building oonstructEl1 for
the olcEst banking Institution tn Silverton. Composoo of "whIte" coloredbrtck (oommonbond)
with 8 ooncrete bese, its pl8nis rectenguler.lts roof is net hi~n by 8 .p8repet with the
roonfne ~lineated by acornice. The mafnelev.8tion (south) Is composed tn three beys, the
ll1jeaml fme (east) is oomp.rlsedofseven.Brlck pilasters upon 8 pafntedooncreteb8se
having capitals with cepitaJsatrned by disks erticulete these bays. The wcm windJws have
single fix8:f panes with fixm tr8l'lSOms. several of the bays have been infilJed to meet the more
current needs of the b8nk. The entry bay hesboth its transom end Jower,portionfil1edend fitted
'with rouble tkxlrs. ~~
Qlnstructed by the eerly Silverton bDnking institution. Coolitt:le end McCleine. this edifice
represents the third building that housed the first bank of Silverton. AmJphF.McCJafneend
Alfred CooltO;Je begtln their operetton In 1880 "in 8 wtKX1 fremebu11ding sltfltly west of the
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present bank. Initially formed as 8 partnership, the OOfTlpany incorporated in 1890 end by
1893 their success 8J lowed for 8 more subst8nt181 but ld1ng 8t the present sIte. The prlreof this
Ulition was reflectflj in the Joc-el peper. "from the herd-went weiosm8t to the frescoed ceiling
the interior is flawless" (Marion County REalrci!r. Ckt. 26, 1894). Again, the~8nt.
success were exerc1zed tn 1922, when this last but ldfng was oonstructed 8t tJ cost of about
$30,000.
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Mr. McClaine end Mr. Coolicge were key members of the early commercia) community of
Silverton. Cool••• as well 8S maintaining 8 cbn8tfon lend claim. is fondly remembered for
relcx:et1nghls g3nerel merchandising business from nearby Milford In 1855 t moving It over 8
perioo of four months, meinteining his business the entire route. BesiOOs maintaining the
banking operation, he served as Merion County Commissioner for two terms, promou.1 the
SIlverton Electric ltghtCompeny,rebu11l the lalgrtstmtl1 CWld·.lnvested heevtly 1n la)
properties 80d businesses. Despite these c18imsto J~l notoriety he is well-remembered for
being *y. informal 8Ildkeeping ebottle. ofbrand)'.inhis·bank offjre•.McCleine tr;tuel1y did not
stay in Silverton for Jong, ~jng on to otherbonkfngventures in Washington Stele, ell the while
mainteininghis positiorron the Cooli~ end M~18jne8oerd of Directors. McClaine and Cooli_
fl1l811y seper8t~ their Intereststn1925. when the b8nk~e known 8S At C03J1d;Je &
Compeny.
20 BUILDING NAME: HISTORIC: H8nre Building
PRESENT: Bill Duncan's Home Furnishings
ADDRESS: 108 N. First Street; Silverton OR .97381
TAX LOT: 37388
LOT: 12
ALTERATIONS: MInor
USE: Furniture Store
OWNER: Rose Stiff. PO Box 175.Silverton. OR 97381
CLASSI f IrATJON: 5Ealnd6ry SignIflC8llt
ASSESSOR MAP: 3SBC061W
ADDITION: North Silverton
YEAR BUILT: 1936
STYLE: Art Deco
DESCRIPTION: The former HandeBuilding is e two storyroncrete building end is rectanguler in
plan. Its wcod fremed roof is fletbehfnde p8r8Pet.Orjent~ west, thef~ Is oomposed in
three beysertlculetoo by br(6j p11esters. These ptlasters lend 8 vertlceJ element to en otherwise
horizontel oomposition. fenestretions incluce brcm fixed wincbws on the ground level end
eight-aver-one. OOUble-hung sash loosely grouped in twos on the SEa»nd level. An openjng on the
south wel) a>nnf£ts the El!jfl"2ntbuilding. .
EerlyphotCWJrephs illustrate theneme H8noo Building et the cornice. the ex~t connectionwtth
ti8ncE is not known. The current property OVinermeinteins thet the building W8S constructed to
EWXOmOO6te the graNth of the El!jl(:8nt furniture store in 1936. It heshoused the Stiff Furniture
Store end Is now oper8ted u~r8tl10uncen's neme.
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21 BUILDING NAME: HISTORIC: WrffY's Furniture/Stiffs Furniture
PRESENT: Bill Dunreo's Home furnishings
ADDRESS: 30 I N. first St.. Silverton
TAX LOT: 00041
LOT: 3 & 12
AlTEAATIONS:
USE: Commerciel
OYiNER: Rose Stiff. P.O. Box 175. Silverton OR 91381
"CLASSIFICATION: SeAxwxttvy Significent
ASSESSOR MAP: 35BC061W
ADDITION: North Silverton
YEAR BUILT: c. 1902
STYLE: Commercial
DESCRIPTION:' The former Wrffl's furnfture Building is 8 two story. wcxd framed building with
8 r~t8ngu18r plen. The current configuratIon of four b8ys on the southeJevatlon endf1ve on the
west with 8 corner entry W8S the result of en early remtwEling unrert8ken in the 191 O's or
'20's_ Its origins) orientation was towards the south with two cblrs and a few smell
·fenestrations on the west elevation.
The Silverton Appeal ~ertised the -new furniture store opposite the bank-in 1902. Wrttf's
furniture end H8rdwere st(J""eS may have been edutJlly owned by Qx))iO;}e & M~JDin.~
records indicating that F.E. Wrff{ did not ectuelly talUire the title to the property unttl 1923.
H.L. StIff a::qulrE(! the property'ln th8t S8Illeyeer. The S8nborn Flrelnsurence Mep of 1903
indicetes thet the bui lding WDS originol Jy dlvicbj into two~ with jewelry end furniture on
the west sioo and hardware. stoves and bUWies on the first and second floors of the eest sid!. BV
1906 the whole building Nl1 been trfWlSformoo Into one1~ spa wIth estetrcose found at the
north end (as it exists tcmy). News fnnInts state H_l. Stiff in 192.eJremc0311f.lt the building
eQ6fn 8110wing for more room. Most likely the mezzenfne was enclOS«1et thls'time.
Longtime owner ,Herbert L. Stiff, never ectualJy liVEl1 in Silverton, this being one of severel
furniture stores thet he owned In the Wi11811lette Yel1ey.He~n In the furniture store
business in 1911 with his fether in 581em_By 191 ~ they Mj openEd 8nother branch tn Albany
and the Silverton operation in 1923. Robert Du~ ~ted as the m8Ng!r of the furniture store
iandleter lncorpor8t~ thebushleSS wlthMr.Sttff. The operation cont1nuesunoor femlly
m~ment under the proprietorship of Bjl1 Duncen.
22 BUILDINe NAME: HISTORIC: Silverton Mesonfc Building
PRESENT:
ADDRESS: 101-110 S. first St.• SflvertonOR 97381
TAX LOT: 0004f 1
LOT NO.: 3
AtTERATIONS: Minor
USE: Commerciel &Offices
OWNER: Her lend~,P .0. Box 196. Silverton OR 97831
ClASSIFlrATION: SeAxwxttvy Significant
ASSESSOR MAP: 35C8061 W
ADDITION: South Silverton
YEAR BUILT: 1915
STYLE: Commerciel
TAX LOT: 00235
LOT: 12
AI.TERATIONS: minor
'USE: Commercial
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DESCRIPTION: The Masonic Building is 8 four story brick building. which is rectangular in
pJen. The melnf~ (west) Is compOSOOln three asymmetrical beys, the north comprlBJof
one. light colored brick pilesters further articulate this composition with the fourth floor
pllr81 within the architrave. The meeting sp~ situated on the third and fourth floors is
mte=ted by the smellll8rrow lights end brick P80els of the fourth floor. The~ entry Is
found within the central bay~ through a round erchEd opening with a key stone bearing
the masonic jnsi~i8; fl8l1king pilaster ~t8jlfng is drnOO by meltese cross motifs. The Oet
roof is found behind the parepet which is ornemented with IS liftt colored brick with e
oontfestjng Ml1 brick cross motjfWKf running sawtooth pattern.
The primery wirxbw types ere one-aver-one cbub1e hung S8Sh on the Sf£OIld floor •the third
repJ~ by aluminum slidingwincbws with transoms. the foorth aluminum. as welt These were
orIginally one-aver-one OOUble hung sash with the fourth floor featuring triangular sh8pa1
penes.
TheCherterofSilvertonl~ Number 15 was ~tIlted.June24. 1868 with Ifnitia1
membership of fifteen. This f!J!JtYmembershfp was housed in about three b~l)dingsbefore
UlnStructlng this1~ at first WKf Moln Streets. Theytnlttelly met -CNer the W.H. LewIs wfO)fl
stqJ looeted on the ~ks of Silver Creek at the Intersection of Weter end lewis Streets- (The
First ~tury of Masoory). ASEa)O(j building was CXWlStr..,;ted along. the south sid! of Main
Street at the present llX:8tlon of 206 Meln Street (The ~lctYtorks). Reme1nlng tn the buIlding
for over thirtyyeers. the meoons beg9nto seerch for 8 suit8ble Jot for building a rwNIlcdJ! in
1910 efter h8ving sold their fOrmer meetlng~. Afinel.isJon wos not md until 191.,•
when a bUilding committee was trgsliZfJd. which leter evolved into the Silverton Masonic
Building Asso:ietion. Actual plans were displayed by Mev. 19141 ald the masons mCMl1 into
their re« ft£llity In 1915.
23 6UIlDlNa tW1E: HIstoric: S11verton Auto
Present: OootNjl1
ADDRESS: 109 S. first St.. Silverton OR 9138 J
OYINER: GoocHIil1 Industries. 109 S. First St.. Silverton OR 97381
a.ASSIFlrATION:~ S1gnlf1cent
ASSESSOR MAP NO.: 35C6061 W
ADDITION: Silverton South
YEAR BUILT: 1922
STYLE: Commercial
DESCRIPTION: Constructed of amcrete block (Wonder Bled). the former office of Silverton
Auto is one story end rectangular in plan with 8 concrete foundation. The flet roof is framed in
wcxx1 oover~ by exmposltlon roofing.
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The main (west)f~ is composed in three beys, further articulated by 8 castellated parapet.
A rentrel t cDuble COOr entry Is flanked by wocd fr8l1led sIngle lites. The~~t b8ys ere wocd
framed with single pones.
Recent news erttcles m8fnteln t.h8t the buIlding was origInally constructed In 1922 to house the
Silverton Post Office, although fire insurance maps indicate that it ~tU81Iy was~ in
oonjunction to the south neighboring building used for ·office 581es- (Sanborn fire Insurance
Maps, 1922). It has' continued to house e number of businesses -perts of the building were
used for Hoff Bros. appli8flC2S. Western Auto. Montptery Ward (Silverton Appeel, 1981).
GxKttiilllndustrles purch8s00 the building In 1956 end h8s oontlnued to melnteln their
operation at this location.
2411 8UIlDIN6 NAME: Historic: Silverton Auto Company
Present: Harry~n SIess and R8:tiator
ADDRESS: 303 S. lewis Sl
TAX LOT: 002131
LOT: 12
AlTERATIONS: Minor
USE: Commercial
OYINER: Harry Haged:rn.303 S. First. Silverton OR 97381
ClASSIfiCATION: Sec:ond6ry Sfgn1flC8nt
ASSESSOR NO. 35C8061 W
ADDITION: South Silverton
YEAR BUilT: 1913
STYLE: Commercial
DESCRIPTION: The former-Silverton Auto(Compeny) is eone stay building frema:! in wCKd with
a pressed metal sheathing dJplicating the eppe8rtra of rustic CXlrerste bloot. Sited at the
northeast corner of Lewis and first Streets, Its entry is oriented tower-ds th&southwest corner.
The west elev8tion maint8ins most of its eerly metal sheathing. elthourjl cEtectDble patching
would indicate some alteration tn wind:Jws Mld cbrways. Sheathing on the south is partially
repla::ed by corregated metal w·1th aoverhe8foer. cbJr found neer the bea.. Ametal moltEd
arnice remains in~ condition at the parapet of the west elevation.
This property was sold to ThomDS J.Dnd EmmaM.Davis in April of 1913 end shortly thereafter
the Silverton Auto'Compeny opened having -on hand 8181'08 supply of gasoline, oil, etc.. Expert
repaIring by oompetent workmen.- (S11verton Appeal. August 1913J.S8nborn M~s indicate
that the north edjtx::ent building was ed:8j for Office Sales by 1922 (Senborn Fire Insurance
Map, 1922.) Family members. Gaylord C. & Elsie Davis flXIUired the cBed to the property in
1946 end the title was trensferEKt to YellEr( Farmers Coop Oil Assn. the following year.
Passing through severelolher owners. most recently theHtrJecbrn f8milyhas OYined the building ,-__.,
since 1961. The femilyh8s maintained it glessDlld ra:li8tcrshop
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25 BUILDINO NAME: Historic: 100F lcdJe
Present: The littlest Flea Antiques
ADDRESS: 100 S. F1rst St. S11verton OR 97381
TAXLOT: 00231
LOT: 2& 13
ALlERATIONS: Minor
USE: Mixed
OWNER: Silver lC013 No. 21, 100 S. First St. Silverton. OR 97381
ClASSlfl~TION: Sf£ondary SignlfiC80t
ASSESSOR NO. 358061 W
ADDITION: South SilvertM
YEAR BUllT: C8. 1915
STYLE: 20th century Commercial
DESCRIPTION: Constructed for the CW Fellows orgenizetion. this three story building is
composed of concrete with 8 brick veneer on the first floor and solid brick on the upper two
floors. The plen Is r~tengul8r end Isatt~ to the~ of the eerlter ~. fel10¥is BU11d1ng.
The roof is flat havino eparapet. which is stepped on the west elevation. Ar«essOO pena) is
rentered in theperepet tmrned with the CW fellows linked ch8in symbol.
The·main elevation·· (east) is composed· in three bays•theuppernoorserticulated from ·tne first
noor byal~ panel rete11 framIng the upper floor wlncbws. These upperstorywlnOOws ere
weal sesh. tbuble-hung with eiglh-over-one lights. Afire escepeasrends from en upper floor
fenestration OOwn the Sic2 of the nei\tlboring CW Fellows L~.
Constructoo circe 1916 by the CW Fellows this building provicEd extras~ neet:id by the
freter081 DrfIlOizetion. Drftings find thet the upper two floors were cmJpied by the CW
fellows: Dre:eption nxm found on· the setnnd floor and e bDnquet room on the third (Sanborn
-fire Insur~Map, 1922).
26 BUILDING NAME: Histortc:CW fellows lC013
Present: UrOJr the Refnbow
ADDRESS: 218 Mein St.. Silverton OR 97381
TAX lOT: 00035
LOT: fr.lots 2 & 13
AlTERATIONS: Minor
USE: Mixed
OWNER: SilverL~ -21 • 100f. 106 S.first. Silverton OR 97381
a.ASSIFICATION:Primery Significant
ASSESSOR NO.: 35C6061 W
ADDITION: South Silverton
YEAR BUILT: 1868/1901
STYLE: 19th Century Commercial
iDESCRIPTION: The CW Fellows tOOJe IS two slorybrtckbulldingwilherect8ngulerpl8fl. The
roof is fremed in went end sheet~ with oomposition.A per8pet is found on both Mein 8Ild first
Streets. The Main Street elevetion is three b8ys wide with panels found in the cornice. These
penels are sep8rattl1 byen~ pilasters appearing only at the cornice. The~ Fel1atts linked
thein motif ttbrns the center pene1. Arunning frieze continues unbroken on the east elevetion
and is segmented by the pilasters of the north elevation.
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The meln elevation (north) is painted brick, the upper noor cEtelling remains unch8n~. The
upper floor fenestretions Drevertical1y sceled. one-aver-one dluble-hung weed sash with brick
sills. Alterations to the ground floor include repls::ement of the store front windlws with fixed
eluminum penes end metal oouble tbJrs end most ground floor openings of the eest elevetioner8
infill~ with brick.
Afire in 1900 destroyed an rJ(tensive portion of the original brick building leeving only the
exterior wells. This eerlier building was notebJy the first brick building oonstructed j·n
Silverton. John Davenport end J. M. Brown apparently contr(£ted the services of eeor~ DeSert
from the firm Potter end S81es to construct the bUilding in 1868. The oommerciel ~nterprise of
Oavenport.Wolfard & Company operated in the building until 1873, (the firmconsiste4 of J.C.
D8venpor~, EerhlJrd Wolferd, andJ.C. BroNn). then selling to Cool1.& McClaine (History of
Silverton Country, p.229), while the <XtJfel1ows owned the second noor.
Old phot£9'BPhs indiarte thet two buildings,et least two differingf~ were found at this
l008tloo. The 0reIpl Statesmen reporttl1 thet dBmQ to Coolj. -McClaine BUilding was
$8,000 and 100f and PfW'~hen8Jt8 was estlm8ted et $2.000 further dlstlngu.fshlng these two
buildings.
Work began upon the reN building 81most Immediately. The Silverton Appeal reported, -Work
on the insi~ of the Cooli. end McClaine building is being pushOO 8S fest as our best mechanics
C8n work 8OdMr. Bentson, Silverton's new merch8nt will soonh8Ye the shelves1~ with
~.• ( 190 I). 8.R. Brentson report~Jy helpej ley the brick end P.W. Potter supplied the
front ctorsancJ wlrxbws. Cool•• aoo Mo;18ine tm:ix1 the!8Xlnd floor to the~ fellows in
1905. The fTOUnd level~ hcM.JsOO numerous enterprises Initially Including Mr. Bentson's
operetion which he later moved to the neighboring building. later businesses included 8 general
store, furniture store (Dire=tor Department Store -3, circa 1925) and more recently
Welby's, 8 shre and men's clothIng store ( 1970-1982).
An attfdlment W8S tOEd clrca1915 by the Ckkf Fellows to the-south (refer to No. 25).
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27 BUILDING NAME: Historic: Kn1ghts of Pyth1as
Present: Klothes Konnection
ADDRESS: 216 E. Main St.• Silverton. OR 97831
l~ lOT: ·00031
LOT: Fr. Lot 2
ALTERATIONS: Minor
OYYNER: Jean Wahlster t 216 E. Main St. J Silverton OR 97831
ClASSIFICATION:Primery Significent
ASSESSOR NO. 3508061 W
ADDITION: SouttJ Silverton
YEAR BUILT: C8. 1870
STYLE: 19th century Commerci81
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DESCRIPTION: The Klothes Konnection. formerly housing The Knights of Pythlas, is 8 two story
brick building covered by stucco. The building Is r~t8ngulltr 1n pIon. meesuring7S' x 25-. The
built up roof iSf18t withe wood freme. Amcxlest p6nel relief spans thep8repet with elower
panel surrounding the three second floor winOOws. These.se=ond noor fenestrations maintain
their original wood S8Sh four-aver-four tbuble-hung wincbwsexrept for the renter opening
which h8s been infiIJ~.
The store front of the building W8S originally composed in wtxXf, it now consists of estucco
maleriel with aluminum winOOws. The main elevation (north) is S{mmetrieelly composed in
three bays. The first floor h8s been altered.
lccal10remaintains that this building was constructed 8 year after the original CW fellows
LOOl3 W8S built In 1868. One of the earliest owners of th1sbu11dlng was Trenton R. Hibbard, e
fermer from the neighboring countryside. who ame to Silverton in 181~ to esleblishegenerel
merC8lltjle store (Portrait end BiO"T8Phicel REnlrd. p. .&125). Mr. Hibberd, as welles 8
mercentilist. was the ffrstmeyor ofSjlverton.Whether heoperatetJ his business from this
buildingisuncertBin, elthoughby1878 .•.book storewesknownto exist in thebuilding.as
rtlXJr(bj In 8 (EedfromHfbberd to Alvah 8rawn.
The bUilding was *in conveyOO by Hibbard In 1883 to Louis Ames. sanborn Fire Insurance
Maps 1ndicete that the first floor housed 8 furniture end unOOrt8klng business end by 1892 only
8 furniture enterprise. Ames may have hf(f 8 h8nd in this enterprise ~knowJ~ing his chair
f~tory J0C-8ted on South Water Street.
C.f. Deauire, a jeweler. a::qufrEKf the property in 1891 and his OYtnership of the property fairly
closely colnclcEs with the yeers that he melnle1na1aJewelry store (C.f. DeGuire & son) In
Silverton. The yeer th8t De Guire qJirfd the building. the 5eCOOd floor wosdeecEd to Home
L~ No. 35, Kni~ts of Pythfes for $1.000. Apart of this 8}'eement tncltmj -the perpetual
use of 8 night of ste1rs within 8 C8Se, on theeestern SI03 of the building 8nd~h1ng from the
front line or SicE walk to the top of the lending twenty four end two· ([)eej rEnlrd, Vo1.47 t PfIlB
56). Agrccery store W8S 18ter housed 1n the buildfngjn the early 1900's (S6nborn fire
Insurence M6p 1903, 1922).
28 BUILDING NAME: Historic: Toney's Eats
Present: Chen's Restaurant
ADDRESS: 212 E. Meln St, Silverton OR 97381
TAX LOT: 00026
LOT: Fr. Jot 2
AtTERATIONS:Extensive
O'NNER:R8Ymond & Ida Chen. 212 E.Mefn 51., 5ilvertonOR 91381
CLASSI fiCATION:HistoricNon-Q:mtribut jng
ASSESSOR NO. 350806 1W
ADDITION: South Silverton
YEAR BUILT: Historic Non-Contributing
STYLE: Commercial
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TAX LOT: 000 16
LOT: I, 2, 13 & 14
AJ..TERATIONS: Minor
USE: Commercial
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DESCRIPTION: Chen·s Restaurant Is e one story bulld1ng. ~tenguler In plan. wIth e nat. wen!
fremed roof. The meinf~ (north) is symmetricelly composed with three bays. N::l:J!,ss Is
from the central entry through cbubJe cblrs with sici! lights. Fixed. aluminum wincbws repJ.-
the eerller ~enmt fenestret1ons. Elements retell'"8:1 from the eerlfer mslgn nfouoo In the
stucco CXJYered~ piIesters sared to resemble (JJOining. Along wide panel relief is found
below the oornice. More rtr3ltly. trlawnlng resembling II proxID. roof wIth shfrYJles tnf exposed
rafters hes oovered up the upper portions of the wincbNs mld the once epperent transom liWits.
A fire In 1938 mstroyed 8 sl~lflcent portion of the eerller brick building erw:J the present
edifice replead it. Historicelly this bUilding hes housed resteurents. first ·Toney's Eets· was
operatEd bythe Toney (MIlly dBting almost to time of the recoostr~tion. If oot errJler.
Reymond Md lem Chen q.afred title to the property in 1960 tnf h8ve operated e chInese
restaurant.
29 8Ul101Natw1E: Hf·sttric: Jtilnson BId
Present:cmstto Coest/Fashion C8suels
ADDRESS: 208-210 E. Mein St.. Silverton tr{ 91381
CM'NER: Bene R. & Lisa Oster et el. PO Box 66. Silverton tr{ 91381
a.ASS1fiCATION:CompettbIe Non-Cootrlbut IrYJ
ASSESSOR I1AP NO.: 3SC8061W
ADDITION: South Silvertoo
YEAR BUILT: 1955
STYLE: 20th ~tury Commercial
DESCRIPTION: Thfsone story commercial block is constructed of poured concrete and Is
re:tangulerinplan.lt iscomposa1 in two storefronts.eech Yeryi~ in size and mtailing. The
east~ Is the1~ of the two, hevlng afairly wiliJ re:essed entry with aluminum cbJble
cblrs andaluminumfremedexpensive penesofgJess. The diminutive westcommerciel~.
has 8 morenerrow•yet .aper~ entry with thelIum inumcbublecblrs ·ewld scaled cbwn
wincbws with the'transom se;tion infiJl~. Pilasters divide the oommerciel block into two b6ys.
their own ~finitjon ma by scoring. ASQ)I'8j ~jd provic:es the cEtalJing of both of the upper
~ttons.
Afjrein the early 1950's~trwa1 most of the earlier lewis JohnsonB led.
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30 BUILDING NAME: Historic:
Present:Q:est to Coast
ADDRESS: 203 lewis St.. Silverton OR 97381
TAX LOT: 00016
LOT: 1,2,3.14
ALTERAT IONS: Minor
USE: Commercial
aNNER:Gene Oster 8t 81. POBox 66. Silverton OR 97381
ClASSIFICATION; Compatible Non-Contributing
ASSESSOR MAP NO.: 35BC061 W
ADDITION: South Silverton
YEAR BUILT: 1950's
STYLE: Commerci81
DESCRIPTION: This two story building has historicelly connEded with the busi.ness l(gJtedon
Main Sreet. 8S it is tocI6y.
318UI tDINO NAME: Historic: lewis Johnson &Co.
Present: The ~Jdworks
ADDRESS: 206 E. M8in Sl J Silverton OR 97138
TAX lOT: 00012
LOT NO: Fr. lot 1&14
At.TERATtONS: Minor
USE: Commerc181 ·
OWNER: John &Je6n Osborn, POBox 822, ~ilverton OR 97
aASSIFIC'ATION: SecxMldary Significant
ASSESSOR MAP NO.: 35CB061W
ADDITION: South Silverton
YEAR BUILT: c. 1908
STYLE: Queen Anne Commerc181
DESCRIPTION: The ~ldworks isaooe story building constructed of brick. Rectangular inplen.
~th8s8 ful1b8sement end 8n unf1n1shed attic. Its roof is Oat, framed 1n wcaJ w1th compos1t1on.
The main f£r:O (north) isoomposed in one bey. mfina1 by engeged rusticated quoins. The f8irly
deep cornice is supported by scrolled brnets,grouped in threes 8tBh end with alternating
tgrouped smeller ,br~ketsand singu18r 18rgerones. Aseriesofpanels.in relief forme freize
specedbetween the larger braets.
Aportion of the storefront fenestrations appear to be near1y originel. The test spea retains Its
wtxd sash freme with the panes in 8 smaller scale, more in keeping with the earlier appearena!.
A1erger scale 8lumlnum fr8l1ltng is used on the south sp~. Ef£h rete1ns 8 paneled kick plete 8t
their base. The transom light remain in excellent condition with the smell multi-lights
surroundjngthel~rP80es of Qless.lt is composed into twolerger sections with 8 smeller
centre1 section.
The Goldworks Jewelers was formerly 8 drug store upon its eppeerence in Sanborn Fire
InsurDnCe Maps in 19l5.Either constructed or moveA:l to this site circe 1910. this bUilding
stands on the former site of 8 wooj framed bUilding that housett 8 drug store on the first floor
end the Masonic lcd}3 on the second floor.
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Dr. A.E. Wrightmen purch~ this lot in 1905 near the epproximetfd time that the wood framflJ
buIlding wes moved to the south f~lna lot on lewis Street. It Is conjectured that the present
edifice W8S constructed shortly thereefter. Dr. Wrjghtmon end Lewis Johnson were the
proprietors of 8 pharm·lr:Y in this new building known as Lewis Johnson &Q)mpany. Early
phot~r8phs indicate that further embellishment W8S found above· the rornice, including finials
at ~h end end ornate central paiiment inscribed with lewis Johnson & Co. within the panel.
. After severa) ye8rs the partnership W8S djssolved, Wrjghtm8ll selling the operetion to Johnson
(1901). Mr. John~n rontlnued to operate aph8rm~ in this building for 81most twenty more
years finally conveying title to D.E. Thompson in 1926.
32 BUILDING NAME: Historic: The Woolen Mills
Present: John's Menswear
ADDRESS: 204 Mein St., Silverton Or 97381
TAX LOT: 00009
lOT: Fr. lot 1
AI.TERATIONS: Mcxiarate
USE: Commerc18l
aNNER: John M. Miri11emiss, 218 S. Center St., Silverton OR 97381
CLASSIFICATION: 5econd8ry Significant
ASSESSOR MAP NO.: 358C061 W
ADDITION: South Silverton
YEAR BUILT: C8. 1907
STYLE: Commerc1al
DESCRIPTION: The former Woolen Mills is 8 two story brick building constructed in
ronjunction with the neighboring former l iberel Union. Asmell one story attcdlment of the
neighboring building was a:tjoined next to end above it by this fdntion in 8pproxim8tely 1906
or 1907 a:xxrd1ng to S8nborn Fire Insurence rfaJrds. Its scale is in some ways similar to the
old liberel Union, elthough somewhat less det8iled. Composed in two esymmetriC81 bt1ys at the
base it is bise::ted by stairs~ing the the 9EalIld floor of both buildings. The second story
features three woo:l sash two-aver-two OOUble hung w1ncbws which ere wldely spfM:ed aTOSS the
upper fa:a:le. AS8\Vtooth brick pattern oontinues the pattern used at the cornice of the Liberal
Union end once was used 810ng the sm8ll one story atttdlment.
The store front ·~been extensively rem0d311ed, the exterior fft.8j with 8rough cut board and
batten. the trensom w1nOOws 1n1111OO. Remnants or 8 cast 1ron pilaster C8ll be ~tec~ on the
upper section of the store front Most of these alterations occurred in 1960. especially to the
interior sptr;e which hf.wj an embossed wall paper and early mercantile shelVing that was in
part eliminatflf.
The earl1er:wCOO fremed building housed80r~ry store 1n brjefperiOOsh8ving books end
stDtionery.eswell as housing the post office. Hibberd and Riches ercaries was the most
prominent business of this earlier buiJdingin the 19th century. Mr. Riches continued as post
mester untilBbout 1907. near the time Mr. Hibberd sold the property to Austin E. Smith.
Smiths 8ppe8rS to h8ve leesed the building to veriety of businesses. The ground floor of this
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space was one of the early homes of the 6em Theater which ran lantern shows inthe building 8S
early as 1907. later he reportedly made "extensive improvements on his Main Street brick
building, occupied by the Woolen Mills store. The b~k end of the lower story has been taken
oown end moved ten feet further b~k. this giving ten feet more room for that esteblishment."
(Silverton Appeal. August 1913). A pool hall was established by John Luoowiuke. Jr. and Will
Graham on the second floor in that same year.
33 BUILDING NAME: Historic: liberal HelJ/Wolfard &Co.
Present: r18in Street Stationers
ADDRESS: 200 Main St. »Silverton 97381
OWNER: JosephJ. Davis et 81, PO Box 35, Silverton OR 97381
ClASSIFICATION:' Primary Significant
ASSESSOR MAP NO.: 35CB061W TAX LOT: 00001
ADDITION: South Silverton LOT NO: Fr. Lots 1& 14
v' YEAR BUilT: ca. 1885 ALTERATIONS: Minor
STYLE: 19th Century Commercial USE: Commercial
DESCRIPTION: The former liberal Ha11is 8 two story brlckbul1dlng. It is rectangular 1n plan
with 8 foundation constructed of stone and concrete. Its roof is flat, fremed in wood covered by
composition. Sited at the southeast corner of Water and Main Streets, its fE£D is oriented
north. The main elevat10n is composed 1n three beys, the ground Ooor entry f£CeSsed from the
most western bay through recessed ooublecbJrs. A new cloth awing covers most of the lower
portion 01 the storefront. Fenestrations on the second floor consist of three, three-aver-three
oouble hung wood sash wincbws which feature abrick segmental arch. surround, and sil1. A
brick. detail surrounds these three winOOWs.
Previous to the construction of this brick. building. 6 wood fromed mercantile operfltion
originally moved from Milford by CiMlli~. existed at this site. Erhart Wolfard and his son.
John Wolf8rd. operated ageneral merchandise shop. In 1880. the wtoj framed building was
moved and the brick. building was built sometime after this, appearing in 1887 photographs.
John Wolfard continued to operate asignificant and prosperous enterprise from this location for
B.number of years.
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Besj~maintaining 8 commercial operation on the first floor, 8 prcgressive and radical group
of citizens maintained the upper floor 8S e meeting pIece for free thinkers. Spurred by S6muel
P. Putnam, whom came to speak in June 1887, ten men incorporated the Silverton Liberal
Union joining t()Jether to purchase andm8n~ l iberel HelJ. This organlzalioncomposedof
",HenryAllen, T.O. Allen, W. Foshay. J.T.Cox ,Wm. M. Cline, t. Schmidler. E.Wolford,H.D.
Mount ,louis Ames, end T. W.Davenport" (OrecpnHistorical Quarterly. Summer 1986.•
p.161.) formed the nucleus of Silverton's libera) thinkers.
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The dissipeting momentum of these earlier orQ8nizers W8S supplanted by 8 newer energetic
group in 1895. Nellie OJds of McMinnville end Pearl.6eer of Silverton were joined by John and
Minnie Hosmer of Tillamook. aJl members of the Oreg:an state secular union and OOdicated
themselves to organizing the l iberel University of Oregon. Silverton secu lars offered the use of
liberal Hall to house the university and in 1897, the institution opened with twenty students in
Si lverton's Liberal Hall. Coursework for the untvers1ty W8S diviOOfj into seven departments:
kindergarten. preparatory. commercial, acacEm ic. normal, law I and collegiate. By the end of
the spring the student bOO{ hfK1 outgrown the building and classes were moved across the street
to 8 neighboring building.· .
The group found immediate dissension and difficulty due to diverse philosophies 8ffiong the
secuh:~r thinkers. Although they wished to "prove to the world th6t people cen be educeted.
cultured, and progressive without ckxJmss..... and to ..... "hasten the elimination of Christien
OJgmatism from the estabJished educational institutions" personal and philosphicel infighting
compromised these high ideals. The edjjtion of eastern free thinker. Thaciieus Wakeman, to the
staff induced further dissension between the key members. One of the major issues in contention
being the 8dvtal::y of free love. The Hosmers,probabJy the most significenl force of the group
wished for "the better-ment of mankind... [advOO8ting] puri.ty I frEBtlm ofthought .prCYJress,
honesty. and abstention from tobf£CO end liquor" end found the others views out of line. The
Hosmers finally withdrew from the membership in 190 1and by 1903 the university ettempted
to move to Kansas City. never really successfully reorganizing. -
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3~ BUILDING NAME: Historic: J. Wolferd &Co. Annex
Present: feeling Gllld
ADDRESS: t03- t05 Water St.» Silverton OR 97381
TAX LOT: 00001
LOT NO: Fr. lots 1& 14
ALTERATIONS: Extensive
USE: Commercial
OWNER: Joseph J.DfJVis et 81, PO Box 35. Silverton OR 97381
CLASSIFICATION: Historic Non-Contributing
ASSESSOR MAP NO.: 35CB061 W
ADDITION: South Silverton
YEAR BUILT: 1913
STYLE: 20th Century Commercial
DESCRIPTION: The Annex of the H. Wolfard store 15 aone story brick building measuring 45 x
67 with eighteen feet ceilings ande full basement. The main ffCfXie (west) is divl00d into to two
bays with two crljCO!nt businesses at present. Original ootailing is evi~nt near the cornice in
the sawtooth brick motif that was borrowed from the much earlier Wolfar·d bul.lding and the
1ater easternattcdlment. Surf&::e alterations to the store front have been extensive inclUding
clapboard siding, wcxxj framed winOOws with multi-lights. recessed wcxxj framed cDlrs.and 8
metal8Wning.
Wolfarcfs Annex was boastoo in 1913 to be 8 ,enewand handsome grocery store..-..ThisfdJition to
the dry cpxts depertmentis up-lo-date in every respect, end is of sufficient length end width to
allow this weI) known and longesteblished firm to handle constantly increasing business.....
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35 BUILDIN6 NAME: Historic: fischer flour Mill Office
Present: Police Station
ADDRESS: 400 S. Water St.• Silverton OR 97381
TAX LOT: Al700~
LOT:n/a
AlTERATIONS: M1nor
USE: Police Station
OWNER: City of Silverton, 306 s. Water St.• Silverton OR 97381
CLASSlfl\J\TION: second8ry Slgnflcent
ASSESSOR MAP NO.:
ADDITION: n/8
YEAR 8UILT: 1918
STYLE:
DESCRIPTION: This rectenguler concrete bled bUildinghes 1090 square feet on the first floor
end rests upon 8 concrete foundation with afull basement. It has aflat, wocd frame roof. Wincbws
on theeest and west sitEs afthe building ere.woo:I. one-over-oneoouble-hung..The northslce of
the· bulding is fenestrated· bye cbJrend 8 triplepene fj)(fAj winOOw. ··Abrick·ehlmnet is 0150 found
on the west sim. A~8tjve ~t81 moulding is found below the arnice.
In 1900 the Fischer flour Mill bought 0re9ln Milling Company holdings·oo South Weter Street.
They expanred the operation end in 1918 built this ooncrete blrek building for their office.
repJr£ing the wco:f frome building previously used. The fischer Mill clerk tenQ:Jj the grounds
around the offi~. which were well-known for their colorful errff{ of annuals and perennials. In
193 J•after the collapse pf the mtll. 8 group of six to seven businessmen pooled funds and bought
the mill property.~ing it the City·of Silverton for $1.00. The buildings were rented to D
cannery fora time. In 1952. the City of Silverton plll"8:f the Police Station in the oldoffiC2 and
h8s mefntelnOO It st~ thet Yf!J.r. .
36 BUILDING ~ME: Historic: Silverton City Hell
Present: Silverton City HaJI
ADDRESS: 306 S. Water St. Silverton OR 97381
lAX lOT: 47004
LOT: n/a
ALTERATIONS: Minor
U5E:City H8ll
OWNER: City of Silverton, 306 S. Weter St., Silverton OR 97381
ClASSIFICATION: 5econdary Signficant
ASSESSOR MAP NO.: 358C061 W
ADDITION: frenchtsAcre
'fEAR BUilT: 1925
STYLE:H81fMdrn style
DESCRIPTION: Silverton CityH8l1 hSS8n irre;Julerplen·. The exteriorwalls8re reinforced .
concrete, with wco:f frame interior walls, floor •end roof structure. The originel bUilding is
classical in proportions with wings to the north and south. Its center mass is pierced bye
recessed centrel entry with CI855ic rolumns. The entry is~nted bypenel1ed, boxed corner trim
and has a transom with multiple lights found above the cbJr. WinOOwsere wcrxl,cbuble-hung,
with plain slip sills. Acurved pediment with urns is centered above the entry on the cornice end
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reads "City Hall". Ciafage ttors punctuate both the north wing and south talition. The original two
story building measured 55 feet by .q~.5 feet, 8 two story ta1ition (20 ft. by 50 (t.) was ack1ed on
the south side of the building. It has been constructed with similar oota11ing. AwCOO carport
appears on the north side of the bu i Iding
Original plans for City Hall were drawn by C. H. Rullman. City Engineer. in 1925. local
contra:tors Thorn.Jev-Jones-Jennings-8ailey were 8warOad the contr~t. The site was formerly
the lcx:ation of the City Waiter Works and in 1892 thet of the City £Ie£tric light Works.
37 BUILDING NAME: Historic: Hubbs Door and Sash/r.W. Pettyjohn & Co.
Present: Earl Hartman Chevrolet
ADDRESS: 210 S. Water St., Silverton, OR 91381
TAX LOT: 47047
LOT: n/e
ALTERATIONS: Minor
USE: Commercial
OWNER: Earl C. Hartman. Jr.• 319 Monitor Rd. ,Silverton. OR 97381
CLASSIfiCATION: SEmndary Significant
ASSESSOR MAP NO.: 35BC061W
ADDITION: french'sAcre
YEAR BUILT: 1921-22
STYLE: 20th Century CommericaJ
DESCRIPTION: The former ltxlr and sash foctory is irregular in plan, due to the configuration of
the ~jaCent creek. It is 6 one-story briCK building with 8 day light basement oriented towards
Silver Creek. It h8S 8 flat, wocxf freme composition roof. The maln elevation (eest) is composed in
nine bays ( 130 feet of street frontage). two of these er'e garage ltxlrs. Windows.are wocxf, single
frame fixed with rectangular transoms. Bay eight is the main entrance, with four tall, narrow
ltxlrs. Astucco heoo mould is found over the bays, as well as 8 ck>uble row of decorative brick
banding at the cornice. An old sign f(fvertising "Super Chevrolet Service" still exists. The north
and.south 5100 walls have stucco over the briCK at the parapet.
Historicel1Y,industriaJ buildings have been sited at this location drawing power from Silver
.Creek at adam site slightly north or themi)1. Asmall wood frame building wBs built on this
location 8S early as 1856 as acarding mill. Numerous ack.1itions were mfJ:1e to the bUilding and in
1885 it becemea p18ning mill, 8 use it retained until the late 1920·5.
from about 1890 to 1905 the property was occupied by Ames Brothers Chair FEi:tory. In 1906
the Ames Brothers still owned the property. but were now using it for 8 sash and COOrfactory.ln
1912 Willis M.HubbsandW.C. Andrews formed apartnership and leased the mill from Louis
Ames. After three years, Hubbs took over Andrew's interest 1n the partnership. He continued
leasing from Ames unti J 1920 when he purchased" the property.
By 1922 Hubbs had built the 6200 SQuare foot building which stands tOOSy. The lower level
housed the rn i 11 intending the to lease the street level sp~.1 n 1925 the street wos leased to the
r.w. Pettyjohn Company, which sold ··Chevrolet, Oldsrnobile, and Rickenbocker" cars. The
building has continued to sell or service Chevrolets for the past sixty one years.
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TAX lOT: 47051
LOT:n/a
AlTERATIONS: None
USE: Gas &service Station
TAX LOT: ~7062
LOT:n/a
AtTERATIONS:n/8
USE: Yfamt
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38 BUILDING NAME: Historic:
Present: Shell Service Station
ADDRESS: 206 S. Water St. Silverton OR 97381
OWNER: Earl C. Hartman, Jr•• 319 Monitor Rd.• Silyerton. OR 91381
ClASSlflrATION:CompotibleNon-COOtributing
ASSESSOR MAP NO.: 358061W
ADDITION: french·s N:re
YEAR BUILT: 1916
STYLE: Commercial
DESCRIPTION: The bUilding is composed of two spa::es. the lube room. 21'x2a1' •which abuts the
south neighboring buiJdingend the stetionoffire.12· x 12',to the·northof the luberm.A
fectanguler asnopy extendseest 18 feet from the stetfan office. The buildings sit on reinforced
concrete foundations.. Exterior walls end interiorpertitionsaremetel·freme. Therooflsfletenci
Is construct~ of steel.
Previous to this existing building 8 showroom for Hubb's Planing Mill was housed at the site until
1t was moved (In 1922) to the lower fioor of what Is rw:Ni fer1H8rtmeo's Chevrolet.
39 ADDRESS: n/e
OWNER: Loren P. Rolle, 120 5th St.. Silverton OR, 91381
CLASSifiCATION: y~t
ASSESSJOR MAP NO.: 35B061 W
ADDITION: french's N:re
YEAR BUILT: n/8
STYLE: o/e .
DESCRIPTION: Dr. Blaerby,pioneer Silvertono,ntist, builte two story building on this site
ebout1900. He used the upstairs for his office Md rented the rest of the building. The building
over the yeers housed asureession ofc2ntists, plumbers, real estate brokers, endlev.yers until Is
WDS scropped for lumber in 1960.
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4fO BUILDING NAME: Historic: Hosmer Building
Present: Key Title and Escrow
ADDRESS: 1O~-l 08 S. Water St.. Silverton OR 97381
TAX LOT: 47065
LOT: n/8
AlTERATIONS: Extensive
USE: Multi-use
OWNER: ~r Gracey. 317 Adams St.. Silverton OR 97381
CLASSifiCATION: H1stortc Non-Contributing
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ADDITION: french'skre
YEAR BUilT: 1901
STYLE: Commercial
DESCRIPTION: The former Hosmer Building is r~t8nguler in plan. built on a concrete foundeti·on.
The walls end shed roof ere wCOO freme. The matn ftK:D (east) h8s been drastically altered by en
exterior surf~ing of stucco end 8 ckoretive wooj. fascia at the parapet. Wincbws ere wooj S8Sh.
en-aver-one ooubJe hUng. Horizontal woo:tsiding h8s been~ at the store frOnt end wtnEn
shutters to the second story wintbws. Wincbws on the south si~ Mvebeen replecedwith
aluminum winctJws. Aliterations oocurred prior to 1965.
This building is significent beceuse of its DSSOCietion with J. Eer1 Hosmer. who was one of the
founOOrs of the Liberal University in Silverton 8Ildone-time editor of the SilvertollAppeaJ. In
1901, when Hosmer was et txt1s w1th fellow letmrs of the l1ber81 UnIversity, he sold his tnterest
in the University to Peerl aeer for S1,200 ,presumably so Hosmer oould leave Silverton and~
to ~lifornj8. Hosmer t£tually h«f no intention of Jeeving Silverton. but jnstetl1 bought the
Silverton Appe81. ronstructed this building, n ~ pUblishing negetive editorials ebout his old
friends. In 1902 Hosmer tMd his last leugh when liberal University moveA:I to K8flS8S. es he
chortled th8t the university W8S moving, -to the l80d of tYClones 8Ild bliZZ8rds- (Silverton
Appeel, Nov. 15, 1902)
Q)verjrtg meny pr.ess1ve and sometimes controversial Issues, Mr. Hosmer jnCJ~ the
Appears subscription rete by 1001. ProbebIy his most rontroversial campaign westg:linst -the
Western MeM:e" ( 1913). Cstholicism in the nationes welles the neighboring oommunjty of Nt.
A~1. His Jess rontroversielm~ lighttl1 upon hygiene. djet.eduC8tjon.~riculture,tvld
home building, many ofwhfch were ideals he 81so promoted at the liberal University.
Hosmer printed the peper using water power from the creek to power en electric motor. AlDter
ci)te finds part of the Silverton AppeaJ in the neighboring People's Bank Building. Hosmer later
went Into Real Estete me1nlefn1ng 8n office in his building.
In later years ( 1923) the main floor of thebufldinghoused "Reo Lunch". with a.F. :8rizeres
proprietor. in the 1950's parI of the main floor housed 8 cafe end 8 cleaners in the other.
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~ 1 BUILDING NAME: Historic: Ames BuildjIlQ/PfqJle'~ Bank
Present: l8rson-Flynn Insurence Bullding
ADDRESS: 100 S. Water Sl.. Silverton OR 97381
TAX lOT:17071
LOT: n/e
AlTERATIONS: tnterlor: 19141
USE: Office Sp~
O'tVNER: aene Oster et II, 100 S. Water St, Silverton OR 97381
CLASSifiCATION·: 5eoond8rY Significant
ASSESSOR MAP NO.: 3SC8061 W
ADDITION: French'sAcre
YEAR BUILT: 1905 .
STYLE: 20th Century Commercial
DESCRIPTION: The former PEOPles 8t11k h8s aflve-s1Q3d plan, wIth the entry oriented towerds the
arner , cut at 8 ~5~ engle. The brick building sits ooe tx>nCrete foundetioneboYe • full
basement, Md is roveredby a nat. wcxx1 frsne.awnpositioo roof. Afkxretive brick corbelling
motif is foundbelCM' the cnrntce. Acx.rbeltt~ detalt elsa fremes thewincbws of the second ft«Jr.
In 1905 thisbuildi~ w8S00nstructe:1 for the P8lP1e'sBtrlk ,the second of two banks1n Silverton.
Among ttxlse local PEOple responsIble fer orgtWllzingth1s newb8nktrelucB1 Ed Porler, c.r.
DeGuire end John Hicks. Dedrick md Hughes from SeJem built the beank •using~ lWld pulleys
to lift the lca1s of bricksfcr pll£ement. E.N. 01ivotti or Mount~l rem~nEd the tnterior
extensively in 191~.
In 1911 the PeopIe's 880k W8S chartered u~r the 08ffie -first Ntltioll81 Bank - endoontinUOO
operation until 1930, when it went broke, at which time the CooliO;le end McClaine 8e1'lk took over
Its operation.
Other business opereted in the buildiOQ ioclUtid the Silverton Ape61 which W8S printEd in the
'b8sementbetween 1932 and 1951 •oxtors and lawyers offices on the socood floor •.lfl(1 In the
1950·s.George W.Hubbslnsur80ce CttUp1~ the meln noor.lnsurence Md real estete offices
have been theprimery types of businesses si~ th8t dete.
42 BUILDING NAME: Historic:
Present: Silver Falls Rffilty
ADDRESS: 101 N. Water St.. Silverton OR 97381
TAX LOT: 47077
LOT: n/a
ALTERAIIONS:Minor
USE: ~mn,erci81
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OWNER: Clifford & Shirley Harrls et 61, lOIN. Water St.. Silverton OR 97381
iCLASSlfICATION: secondary Signifiooot
ASSESSOR MAP: 35CB061W
ADDITION: french's Acre
YEAR BUILT:c.1904
STYLE: 19th century Commercial
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'fAX LOT: "17080
LOT:nle
ALTERATIONS: .
USE: Commercial
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DESCRIPTION: This building is r~t8ngu18r in plan (nearly square) with 8 rock end concrete
foundatlon and 8 full basement. The mainfE£101 (PaSt) is brIck. the sides and rear are stucco.
The roof is f18l, wood fr8me. built up. Upsteirs windows ere Wood, oouble hung with voussoirs
and continuous si IIs. Transom winoows have translucent glass with tEcorativepettern.
Storefronts and bulkhetl.1s have been altered.
Initially this building was 8 geoerel merchandise store. In 1920 Elmer C. end letitieA. Olsen
bought the building and opereted Olsen's Drugs at this site until 196 t. It Jeter housed Weisner's
RfM:flO and TV Repair until the current owner purchased it and established the present use in
1981.
Previous to the construction of the present brick building a number of the key figures·in
Silverton's history owned this percel. This property has been owned by Ai QxJlili;Je in 1883 end
leter Edna J. and James Brown ell of whom were 1(X;81tiloation leodclaimenls and instrumental
in the development of Si lverton.
43 BU1LDINa NAME: Historic: ~eorge t S Cafe
Present:Nickel~nCBfe
ADDRESS: 105 N. Water St. J Silverton OR 97381
OWNER: Chuck'5 Sport Shop DBA, 227 Church St. J Silverton J OR 97381
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Compatible Non-Contributing
ASSESSOR MAP: 35BC061W lAX LOT: 47079
ADDITION: french's Acre LOT :n/a
YEAR BUILT: 1961 ALTERATIONS:
STYLE: MfXBrn Commercial USE: Commercial
DESCRIPTION:
11 BUllDINGNAMf: Historic: J.C. Penney Building
Present: fish's Bakery
ADDRESS: 107- 111 N. Water St. , 5j lverton OR 9738 1
QWNER:Richard & ~11a Fish, 107 N. Water St., Silverton OR 91381
CLASSI fl C'ATION: secondary Signi(icant
ASSESSORMAP:3SBC061W .
ADDITION: french'sAcre
YEAR BUllT: '922
STYLE: 20th Century Commercial
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DESCRIPTION: This buiding has an irregular four-sided p16n on a concrete foundation with 8 full
basement constructed of concrete and rock. The main f8C8de(east) is brick t while the other
elevations are covered by stucco. It is divided into three bays, the narrow center one providing
fIXeS'S to the upper floors. The(~ is recoreted by both primary 6nd second6ry cornices. The
primary winoow types include woOOsash, eight-over-one double hung with a bricksilJ and
concrete lintel. The south store front is original. aJuminulTi fremes have replaced the original
windows of the north space. Transom windows in both spaces are the original smelllea1ed
square panes..
Two dry (JXX1s stores oCcupied upon the completion of this brick bui Jdjng in 1922. The following
year J.e. Penney came to Silverton and located tn this building maintaining lts space through
leac..;es. The national chain Cttupied the sp~ until cirC8 19-15, when 1t moved to its Ottk Street
location (Cascade Gymnastics).E.W. Garver then opened an automotive store which operated
until 1955, when the building was purchased by Mr. fish. fish movoo his bakery business
from abuiJdingacross Water Street and has since occupied the north half of this building.
45 BUILDING NAME: Historic: Julius AIm Building
Present: Western Auto
ADDRESS: 119 N. Water St.. S11verton Oft 973tJl
OWNER: Ernest & Eleanor Hento, 416 Anderson Dr., Silverton OR 97381
CLASSIf ICAT JON: 5eL'Ondary Slgnlficant
ASSESSOR MAP: 35BC061 W
ADDIT JON: French's Acre
YEAR BUILT: 1908
STYLE: 20th Century Commercial
TAX LOT: 46680
LOT:
ALTERATIONS;
USE: Commercial
DESCRIPTION: The Julius AIm Building is two stories with an irregular plan. Constructed of
brick, the facade is composed in three symmetrical bays with astepped parapet reflecting the
lower composition. Its entry 15 centered and recessed with double cbJrs. The adjacent store
front bays exhibit the early woocl frarne and the klck plate with panelled detailing. Upper
transom lights remaln in nearly origlnal condition, merely coated with pBlntleaving remnants
of some early groc;ery signs. The interior space is completely open with the north wall pierced
by an opening which'has f:O:Omodated the expansion of Mr. Hento's operation.
Julius Alm advertised his eslablishrnent in 8n 1913 edition of the Silvel'ton Appeal as "The
Prcgressive Orocer and Gents Furnlsher".Mr. Alm, a nOrv.feglan lmmigrant, carne to Silverton
1n 1895 and inltial1y employed by the 511verton merchant, ,"-John Wo11ar-d.He soon opened his
own operation in the Opera House finally building this brick buildlngin 1908. Mr. Alm wasa
leading mernber of the Silverton cornmuni1y and hiler becc.une the Pr'esldent of the First National
Bank in Silverton.
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TAX lOT: 46680
LOT:
Al TfRATIONS:
USE: Commercial
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46 BUllDINONAME: Historic: Hicks&Ames
Present: Western Auto
ADDRESS: 119 N. Water S1. ,Silverton OR 97381
OW~~ER: Ernest & Eleanor Henta, 416 Anderson Dr., Silverton OR 97381
CLASSIFICATION: Prinlary Significant
ASSESSOR MAP:35BC061W
ADDITION: french·sAcre
YEAR BUllT: 1885-1890·
STYLE: 19th Century Commercial
DESCRIPTION: The former HickS &. Ames herdwfJre stor-e is 8 two story brick building with I)
r.ectangularplan. Constructed in two phases the fceaOO is somewhat irregular. 8 variation in the
color of the brick making these two sections very apparent. The south half W6Sconstructed In the
late I 880's composed in three bays. while the north section has threeasymmetricaJ b8)ls. The
scale of the upper floor winoows remains consistent. both having vertically scaled
one-over-one.oouble-hungsash with 8 ftat8rchedhead mould. Aconsiderable amount of the
ear ly detai ling remains in teet inclUding. the ear ly store front winoows with only several
covered by plywood. Old phoh:graphs illustrate that abrocketed cornice existed. on the south
section. most likely removed upon the tKidition of the north half.
It is be1ievec1 that the earliest section of this bUl1ding was constructed 1n 1685 with the north
section folJowingcirca 1905. John Hicks and Mr. Ames shared the proprietorship of ageneral
merchandise store as early as 1895~ 8S noted from 6 newspaper- arficlerecording 8 burglary of
knivesfrom their store. The orticJe recorded the layout of the store as we) J as reporting that
the stolen gocJCfs were discover·ed when the theif rraistakenly began vending his wares too near to
Si lverton. Weathering the abuse of vanClals, the bui lding remained 1n the hands of the Hicks
fam ily unti1about t940. when jt went into probate through the estate of Effie M. Hicks. The
Ames brothers moved their hardware operation much earlier in 1913, upon the purchase of the
Adolf Wolf business. More recently', the hardware store has been under the ownership of Ernest
and Eleanor Hento, as a Western Auto Store. Alterations under Hento·s owne~ship have included
removing part of the wall separating this building from the nelghboring JuliUS AlmBuilding
(1969) expanding his operation into both bu j ldings.
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17 BUILDING NAME: H1stor1c: Russell Bltg.1W1dness Bltg.. /Worden Bltg.
Present: My Pla::e
ADDRESS: 203 N. Water 51., Silverton OR 97381
TAX LOT: 46684
LOT: 46684
AI..TERATIONS: Minor
USE: Commercial
OWNER: lawrence & Marie Lanners, 1118 Florida Dr.• Silverton OR 97381
CLASSIFICATION: Prlm8ry SIgnificant
ASSESSOR MAP: 3580061 W
ADDITION: French'sAtre
YEAR BUllT:pre-1890
STYLE: Rural Ver~u'8r
DESCRIPTION: This two story wClXf frome bUilding sits on acontrete foundation over 8 smoll
dirt basement. The exterior is covered withhorizontaJ shiplap siding. The composition. roof Is
(p3bled wIth Jow pitched. extending wIngs. The cornice Is declreted with geble peak
oroementetion .• feeturing8SC811oped lower~. store frontwincbws erewoo:l freme fixed pane-
Shutters cover two upper floorwincbws. Some eJterationshaYe been malo the store front •
.brlck h8Sbeen~. to the- bese.end the lrensomwfOO7Ns heve been coveredbypetnt.
One of the ffrst owners of this building W8S John Hick •eSilverton councilmen ,who W8S
involved in the Hicks and Ames Hardware business. Indeed. the building housed two h8rdware
stores (and general store), while Hicks owned it in 1890. In 1892, Lewis Cess Russell bought
the building, He was 8 carpenter, who ha:! trevelled from his-Mlch1gan btrthpJa to Or~n vIe
the Isthmus of Penome. He built severol buildings in Solem. TheltRussel1 BUilding" under his
OYInership housed 8 funiture store and upholstery shop. Mrs. L.C. Russell, 8 milliner t ha1 her
shop In the building from 1903 to 1906 end possIbly later. In the 1920's the building W8S a
pool end bjl1ierd haJJ under verious proprietors. In 1925 it elso housed t.he Rainbow
Resteurent. Thet est8blishmenthirE'd M.S. Hendricksom to build 8 rounter cbwn the renter of the
SPf£e. providing e cbubJe reNt of seets for petrons. There is presently one18borotem~ny
~k: bar in My PJlK:e Tavern, which has been there sj~ before 1942.
48 BUILDING NAME: Historic: Gem Theater
Present: Next to New
ADDRESS: 205 N. Water St.» Silverton OR 97381
lAX LOT: 46686
lOT:n/a
ALTERATIONS: Extensive
USE: Q)mmercial
OWNER: Lewrence & Marie LDnners. 1118 floridlJDr.» Silverton OR 97381
CLASSIFICATION: Historic Non-Contributing
ASSESSOR MAP: 3580061 W
ADDITION: french's h;re
YEAR BUILT: c.1914
STYLE: Commercial
TAX LOT: 46687
LOT: n/a
At.TERATIONS: Minor
USE: Commercial
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DESCRIPTION: When this building was the oem Theeter» it h5:f Dn Drch center entry. This was
rep laced with two recessed store fronts oomposed of 2 x 3 rectangular wincbws sometime before
1975. This poured roncrete build1ng is weal frame in the rear. It sits on two concrete
foundations over Ii dirt besemenl It is one story with 8 f1et •woOO fr8me roof. An inset
rectangular panel ~r8tes the upper fa:ai!. Afooting projE£ts at the bottom of the si~
pilaster at 8 height of approximately one 80d one-half feet. The entire store front 1s recessed
end angles ~k. from the original f~.
This property was OWOr4 in the 1660's end 10's by Stephen Price. the husband of Polly Coon,
who was responsible for hiving Silverton plotted. The building was built in 191411 the8em
movie theater. wIth two sm811 shops frontfno on the street In the letter pert of 1922. It was no
longer being used tIS a theater, the Gem hewing moved into the Porter and AdDms Opere House
building with an entrance on 0eJc Street. In 1954 this building house Tucker end Morley
Merket.
419 BUilDING NAME: Historic: Syring and Banks Brary
Present: Silverton lockers
ADDRESS: 209 N. Water St J Silverton OR 97381
OWNER: BlOt. end P.M.~t 318 Monitor Rd. J Silverton. OR 97381
CLASSIFICATION: Secondary Significant
ASSESSOR MAP: 34AD061 W
ADDITION: French's Acre
YEAR BUILT: 1916-22
STYLE: Commerciel
DESCRIPTION: ThIs bu11d1ng 1s rectenguler 1n p18l1. w1thbrtck wall end 8 nat, wco1 frame buIlt
up roof.. It sits on fl concrete foundrrtion over en unfinished bDsemenl The fea.de features e
cEcorative mrnice two and one-half feet below the roof line, uncEr lined by wi~1y spfad
oontals.8nd supported by 8 pair of brfCkets at er£h encl Dentalsalso O3corate the top of eECh
pilaster. An irregularly shaped inset sits directly below the roof line et 8Edl end of the building
ftee. Store front wincbws are single pane, wco1 framed with bricl( bulkhefKJs below them. A
metel canopy spans the front of the building.
The first commerclal bul1dlng on thls site W·8S a plumbing establishment in 1915. In 1922 the
present building ht(f been buill It W6S used originally 8S the Gem Gorege. 8SSOCiated with the
Oem Theater next cb:lr. It was diviOOd later that year between 8 furniture store and agrocery..
Syring and Banks grocery moved 1nto the bulJding in 1923 and in 1954 BucgetMerket was
housed within the SPEK:e.
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Period Are•• of .'gnlf'cance-Check and Juatlfw Mlow
_ prehistoric _ .rcheology-prehi.tor'c __ community planning landscape .rchltecture ,e"gJon
___ 1400-'''" _ .rcheo'ogy·hlltorlc _ con••rvatlon law IClen••
___ 1500-1519 _ agriCUlture -_.. .conomtca __ IIter.ture aculptu
___ 1600-1699 __ architecture - education -- mlllt.'Y .octall
_ 1700-17.. __ art _ eng'n..,'ng - music human,ta_+ 1100-1899 -X- commerce - exploration/settlement _ philosophy _ theater
_ 1800- 1936 _ communications _Industry - poUtlca/government _ lran8po.. _
_ .Invention __ otherCapect'
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Specilic caat.. 1886-1936 .uUder/Archltect
------------------------------------~--_...... ~The proposed Silverton Historic District meets criteria A. B. and C of the
National Register standards for evaluating cultural resources. It 1s
&ssoeiated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of our b1sto~. The initial settlement on a Silver Creek for the
utilization of water power 1s a case study of one of the reasons for
geographic location of towns throughout Oregon. This district includes three
build1nas that were built specifically to utilize the water power prOVided 'by
Silver Creek (the Fischer Flour Mill Office 135. Hubb's Sash and Door Factory
137, and the Hosmer Building #40.) Utilization of the existing timber
resource was a natural next step for Silverton. which.became the Willamette
'Valley's largest lumber producer in the twenties. Loggers from the Silverton
Lumber Company and the Silverton Timber Company would come into town to drink
and play pool at the tavern and pool hall in the Widness Building (147).,
Silverton was also assoc1atedw1th the development of the railroad in Oregon,
the first spike of the narrow gauge line between St. Paul and Coburg being
driven in Silverton. Silverton is a~8oclatedv1th tbellves of tvopersons
significant in our past: Homer Davenport, the world's highest paid political
cartoonist, and June Drake. noted historian and photographer. The young Homer
Davenport worked as a clerk in J. Wolfard's store (n33). and was in
partnership with George Cusiter (sometime between 1890 and 1906) in a general
merchandise operation in what is now the Silver Falls Realty building (#42).
June Drake is responsible for the excellent photographic records of the
district that are available at the Oregon Historical S~ciety today. The
proposed historic district is also representative of a significant and
distinguishable eDtity whose components aay lack individual distinction. It
retains the overall character which may be seen in historic photographs of the
commercial district. The district as a whole benefits from a sense of
enclosure provided by its natural surroundings. Finally', the commercial
district remains the cepter of business activity in Silverton. a fact not true
__of many towns in Oregon.
&elatlonsh1p with Silver Creek
Milford was the earliest center of population and industrial enterprise in the
Silverton count~y. It was located two miles up Silver Creek from the present
Silverton.
In 1846. a lumber mill was established at Milford by James "Silver" Smith and
John Barger. Beauford Smith had a sawmill on Silver Creek as early as 1852.
(he was James' son. so it may have been the same mill) and a flour mill was
erected a few months afterward.
Later. other enterprises were begun, but the town was soon overshadowed by
Silverton. which developed two miles downstream. The buildings from Milford
were moved to Silverton in 1855.
It 'is likely that even the name "Silverton" was derived from Silver" Creek.
There are two differing accounts as to its origin. Some say founder "Silver"
Smith (originator of the creekside sawmill) brought a basket full of silver
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name was selected. Others repeat the legend of a horseback traveler who
forded the creek. but whose silver fell from saddlebags into the stream bed.
In any case, the name "Silverton" first appeared in print in The Statesman on
September 1, 1855, in a notice of taxpa.yers of Marion County.
The. May 11, 1894 issue of the Marion County Recorder carried an editorial
which extolled the growth potential of Silverton, based on its proximity to
S11ve.r Creek. The editor claimed that "few streams in Oreaon present 'better
facilities for obtaining cheap power than does Silver Creek at this point •••
This fact ought to be urged by ~ersons interested in Silverton's welfare for
the surrounding country is capable of sustaining a large population and
manufactories are bound to come sooner or later. Fruit canneries. Woolen
Mills, Creameries, Evaporators, Electric Plants .....
True to prediction, Silverton's first electric power plant, operated by Percy
Louis Barron, w~s established adjacent to the creek (on the site of the '_.
present City Hall) in approximately 1897.
The Fischer Flouring Mill bought out the Oregon Milling Company in 1930, which
had been located on the site of the present City Hall parking lot. The mills
consisted of a cereal, flour, and feed mill, and were powered by electricity
produced by a dam which Hubbs' Sash and Door Factory had constructed 1n the
early 1900~s. A portion of the old dam may still be s~enin the creekbed
slightly north of the City Hall site.
The physical layout of Silverton owes its shape and axis to the existence of
Silver Creek. The only streets named on the original plat were Water and Main
Streets, Water Street running along the creek, and Main Street intersecting at
a ninety degree angle to Water. A covered bridge crossed the creek at Main
Street. It was replaced with a steel bridge in 19tO. According to the 1890
Sanborn map, the majority of early Silverton businesses located on Water
Street, backing on the creek. (Three of the buildings that located there for
utilization of the water power are still in existence, and are included in the
district.) The most desirable building location was the corner of Water and
Main streets, near the bridge. The next wave of buildings extended up Main
Street. with the Wolf Building anchoring the northeast corner of Water and
Main. In the early days, there was a giant oak tree near the intersection of
Main and First Streets, but in the 1890's the tree was cut down, probably
indicat'iog that even at that early date Main Street traffic was heavy enough
to make the presence of such a tree a hindrance to smooth traffic flow.
Today the creek still serves as a point of reference lnthe town. It is the .
diViding llnebetween East and West Main Street. Main Street is the main
street because it is the only street in the downtown core that crosses the
creek. Main Street serves as the divider between the~orth and south portions
of 'the north/south.streets.
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Utilization of Ti.ber Resource
As has been previously mentioned, the first lumber mill built in the Silverton
area was built in Milford 1n 1846, by James Smith and John Barger. His son
Beauford Smith had a sawmill on the creek in 1852 (possibly the same one).
New sawmills were built in 1884 and 1900. The first large-scale m1ll, the
150,000 board feet Silverton Lumber Company, was established in 1910. Logging
operations carried out by this company utilized wood burning steam donkeys. to
haul logs frOID the woods to the mill.
In 1912, shortly after the establishment of the Silverton Lumber Company, the
Silverton Timber Company came into being. This enterprise was to become
Silverton's IDOst flourishing industry in the thirty-year period between 1916
and 1946. From 1912 to 1916., the company hauled logs to Silverton by rail o~
specially constructed flat cars • for trans-shipment by Southern Pacif1·c. to the
Willamette River near Milwaukie. where they were dumped and boomed. From..the
Milwaukie area the logs were sold to nearby mill operators. When this
practice proved less than profitable, the company built their 250,000 board
feet sawmill in Silverton.
With both of these mills in operation in 1923, Silverton was the largest
lumber producing city in the Willamette Valley. The Silverton Lumber Company
continued until 1926. The Silverton Timber Company closed in 1946, after it
had logged off most of its holdings.
Extension of bil Lines
Silverton's evolution from a small town supporting several small mills to the
largest lumber producing city in the Willamette Valley would not have been
possible without adequate rail transportation. The groundwork for this rail
network began to be laid in the 1880's, when a narrow gauge railroad was built
without the aid of the Federal Land Grant, to serve the areas missed by the
large Oregon and California Railroad Company.
During 1877, a s~al1 group of farmers from Sheridan. Willamina. Perrydale, and
Dallas were finding it impossible to compete with their counterparts along
existing rail lines and waterways. They decided to take action. and
incorporated the Dayton, Sheridan, and Grande Ronde Railroad Company. The
company purchased rolling stock and metal fastenings and constructed 20 miles
of narrow ,gauge trackage from Sheridan to Dayton on the Yamhill River. They
intended to lay more track. but a San Francisco firm which had furnished
construction materials foreclosed on them. A group of Scottish capitalists
headed by William Reid took over the company and renamed it The .Oregonian
Railway Company, Ltd ••
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Between 1878 and 1882 The Oregonian Railway Company, Ltd. laid 183 miles of
narrow gauge track from St. Paul, through Silverton, and on to Coburg. The
first spike of this line was driven at Silverton.
After 1886, The Oregonian Railway Company, Ltd~ merged with the Southern
Pacific Transportation. Company. The new company converted the trackage to
standard gauge and used it for feeder service to their own operations.
By the 1920'., twenty to thirty carloads of logs a day were comins'1n to
Silverton from other parts of the Willamette Valley for processing at the
Silver Falls Timber Company Mill. The Southern Pacific Depot employed a log
'scaler who was responsible for scaling all the logs that came in.
The other major Silverton industry to use the rail line was the Fischer Flour
Mill. They constructed a feeder line from the mill up Water Street, tying in
with the main line near the depot. They shipped cereal, flour, and feed on
this ···line.
.
The railroad also supplied Silverton with passenger service until the 1930's.
Southern Pacific Engine 1509, a Baldwin Locomotive manufactured in
Philadelphia, left Silverton five times daily. Sunday service began in 1908.
Association with Boaer Davenport
In 1860 the original Silverton plat was surveyed by Timothy W. Davenport. who
was later to become an Oregon state legislator and the father of one of
Silverton's most well-known (worldwide) c1tizens--Homer Davenport.
Homer Davenport was born on a farm near Silverton in 1867. As a young man he
worked as a clerk in Wolfard's grocery store. on the corner of South Water and
Main streets. From that humble beginning, he went on to become the world's
highest paid cartoonist, receiving a salary of $25.000 annually from newspaper
magnate William Randolph Hearst.
Homer was noted for drawing cartoons that exposed political graft and
cheating. His cartoons were a powerful force for political and industrial
reform. In fact, Homer's political cartoons fueled an attempt to pass an
anti-cartoon bill in the New York legislature. The bill was ultimately
defeated.
Homer Davenport's cartoons had much to do with Theodore Roosevelt's election
to the presidency of the United States.
Manypoliticalscientlsts regard Davenport's syndicated cartoon of Uncle Sam
with his hand on Roosevelt's shoulder. with the caption, "He's good enough for
;me. It as the greatest vote.-getting cartoon of all time.
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SIGNTEICAlfCE
United _States Department of the Interior
Heritage Conservation .nd Recreation Service
National Register of Historic Places
Inventcry.-Ncmination Form
SILVERTON COMMERCIAL
HISTQBICPISIBICT
Theodore Roosevelt was not only Davenport1s favorite presidential candidate,
but was a personal friend of his as well. Other famous friends of Davenport
included Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson. William Cody (Buffalo B111),Jim
Corbe.tt, and Jack Dempsey.
Besides being a cartoonist, Homer Davenport had wide and varied interests. He
owned and exhibited the world1s largest collection of rare and fancy fowl.
His interest 1n birds led him to become the foremost consultant on pheasant
propagation for every Game Commission in the United States. He also imported
the first' Arabian horses to come to America for breeding purposes.
In spite of his popularity and success, he retained a fondness for the town of
Silverton where he had grown up. ,In 1910 he wrote "The Country Boy". the
story of his boyhood years in Silverton.
Homer Davenport died at the young age of 45 of pneumonia He is buried in the
Silverton Cemetary. · ·
Association With June Drake
June Drake, photographer and historian, was born in Marquam OQ. July II, 1880.
His family moved to Silverton when June wasn1ne years old. His father was
involved 1n Silverton community affairs, and became mayor of Silverton before
1911.
On June I, 1904. June Drake and his brother'Emery bought a photography
business from long-time Silverton photographer William L. Jones. Emery moved
to California four years later, but June continued his business in Silverton.
June was an excellent photographer. His pictures were noted forthelr
clarity, artistic quality, and durability. Today the Oregon Historical
Society has hundreds of pounds of June Drake's plate glass negatives. In
1959, he received a personal citation from the society.
June Drake and his photographs were instrumental in Silver Falls Park becoming
one of Oregon's state parks. He was intrigued by the ten waterfalls of the
area, and in the early 1900's would hire men to help him cut pathways to the
waterfalls so that he could photograph them. His photographs of the falls
were inspiring and he used them to begin making a case for the area to become
a state park.
Drake convinced federal engineers Col. Thompson and u.s. Senate Minority
Leader Charles McNary to hike the falls area with him and map potential
boundaries for the park. Still, many people who were aquainted with the
Continuation sheet
U~ited States Department of the Interior
Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service
National Register of Historic Places
Inventory-Nomination Form
SILVERTON COMMERCIAL
HISTORIC DISTRICT ltemnumber 8. SIGNIFICANCEPaca. 6
proceedings necessary for state park designation discouraged him, saying that
the property had too many owners for consolidation and that the amount of red
tape involved would be prohibitive.
June Drake tackled the multiple ownership issue head on. He decided to merge
the properties into one parcel by obtaining purchase options on each
individual fragment. In the course of a few months be obtained optioftS on 615
acres,' and had convinced influential persons in Silverton and Salem to help
him make the park a realty. Due to the persistence and hard work of June
.Drake, Charles E. Wilson (secretary of the Salem Chamber of Commerce), Leonard
Underwood (of Portland). and others, the state pronounced the park a member of
the state system on April 2, 1931, thirty years after Drake took his first
photographs of the falls.
June Drake conti.ftued his .phot.ography business in Silverton until the 1950's t
when he retired. He died 1n 1969 at the age of 88, and 1s .buried in Silve·rtol'l
Cemetary.
Representative of a significant and distinguishable entity whose components
aay lack individual distinction.
Some of the resources that comprise Silverton's historic commercial district
may merit nomination to the National Register on their own merits, but the
district as a whole has a cohesion that no single component would convey.
That cohesion 1s partly due to the fact that 27 of the 44 buildings involved
are either primary or secondary, with another 8 buildings being historic,
although presently not contributing. Altogether, a total of 35 out of 44
buildings have hIstoric potential. Even many of the buildings that have been
altered have unencumbered upper facades,so that as one looks down any of the
streets in the district one sees a distinct similarity to historic
photographs.
The Silverton district offers a distinct sence of enclosure that no individual
nomination could.capture. The Hills enclose Silverton on the south and the
east. That sense of enclosure offered by the natural setting 1s as impressive
today as it was in the early days.
The commercial core of Silverton is still a Viable, working communltyserving
,the needs of Silverton residents. Although nearby Salem offers some
competition,Silverton has been able to retain the business mix vital to an
effectively functioning commercial district. The grocery stores have moved to
the fringes of town, but the other goods and services are all available
downtown. The retention of this mix is so unusual that one University of
Oregon professor has repeatedly brought classes on f1eldtrips to Silverton to
study the workings of the commercial core.
9.
SILVERTON COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
Major Bibliographical References
See continuation sheet, Bibliography. #9.
1 O. Geographical Data
Acreage of nominated property 8pprox. Z acres
Quadrangle name 5i lverton
UMT References
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Zone Eastlng Northing
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Verballtound·ary description and justification
See Description, #7.
Quadrangle seale 1:24,000
BW LL-lwJ~
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L'.t all stat•• and count'•• for propertf•• overlapping st.te or county bounda,'••
state Oregon code county jvlarion County code
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state code county code
11. Form Prepared By
Laura Watts-Olmstead
nameltltle Elizabeth O'Brien
Oregon Downtown Development Assoc.
organfzatlonHistoric Preservation League of Oregon
921S.w. Morrlson, SUlte 508
Itreet&numbe,26 N.W. 2nd Ave.
Portland
city or town Port 1and
date
222-2182
telephone 243-1923
Oregon
state Oregon
12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification
...
The ·evaluated sIgnificance of this property within the state is:
_natJonal _state _local
As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the Natlonal"Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (PubUc Law 89-
665). I hereby nom'nate this 'property for inclusion In the National Register and certtfythat it has been evaluated
accordIng to the criteria and procedures set fonh by the Heritage Conservation and RecreatIon Service.
State Historic Preservation Officer signature
title (date
For HCRS use only .
I hereby certify that this property Is Included in the National Register
.datlt
Keeper of the NatJonal Register
Attest:
Cr..e' of Registration
date
United States Department of the Interior
Heritage Conservation and Recr••tlon Service
National Register of. Hj~tQric Places
Inventory-Hcmin.atlonPorm
SILVERTON caMMER~IAL
HISTORIC DISTRICT
CH2M Hill. City of Silverton Comprehensive Plan. Corvallis; July, 1980.
Davenport, Homer·. A Country Boy. 1'910.
Down, Robert Horace. A History of the Silverton Country. 1926.
Richard teonardArchitecture and Planning. City Hall Alternatives Study.
Port land ; June, 1986.
•
Marion County Recorder.
Polk's Marion County City Directories.
Sanborn Insurance Company Maps.
Silverton Telephone Directories.
The Capital Journal (5a1e01).
The Silverton Appeal.
The Silverton Appeal-Tribune.
The Statesman-Journal (Salem).
..
Oral interviews with Jeff Brekas. February 13, 1986, and July 30, 1986.
Oral interview with Lloyd Larson. July 15, 1986.
Oral interview with John Middlenliss. July 17, 1986.
Oral interview with Lloyd Mosier. July 15, 1986.
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APPENDIX J
1980 CENSUS INFORMATION
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City of Silverton
Compreh.ensive Plan
AppendixJ
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POPULATION
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19-228 OREGON GENERAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHARAaERISTICS .~---~
Index
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
"Strip" commercial development . . . . . . . . I I • I • • I • • I • • • I • • I • • • • I • • • I • I I • • • I • • • • • • • I • • • I 9-6, 9..8
Abiqua creek . . . I • • • • • • • • • • • • • I I • • I I • • I • I I • • • I • • • I • • • • • • I • ~ • • • • • I • • • I I • • I • • • • • • I • 4-5, l' 1-5, 11-6
Accident I •• I • I I • I I • I I • I • I •• I I •••• I • I I • I I •• I I I •• I ••• I • I •••••• I •• I I I I I I I I • I I • I I I I. 9-2,9"'7,9-8
Affordable housing I I I • I • • I I • I • • I • • I I • • • • • • I • I • I • • • I I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I I • • I • • • • • • I • • I I I 1-3
Age of housing I... I I • • I • • • I • I • I 10 I • • I • I • • • • • I • I I I I I I I • I • • • I • • I • • I •• I I I • I I I • I I • • • • • I • • • • I •• 7-2
Aggregate I •••• I •• I •• I • I I • I • I •••• I • I • ,I • I I I I I •••• I ••• I I I I • I ••••• I • I • I • I I I •••••• I • I • • • 4-1, 4-10,
Agricultural .. 0.00.000.0.0. I •• I 10 ... 0. I •• I • 0.. o •• o. 2-1,2-5,2-10,2-13,2-16,2-19,3-1,3-2,3-3,3-5,3-6,
3-7,4-1,4-7,4-10,6-2,7-1,8-5,8-6,8-9, A-1, A-3, D-1,
E-1, E-3, E-4, E-5, E-10, E-12
Agricultural capability . . . . I • • I I I • I I I I I • I I • I • • 10 I I • I I I • • • • • • • • • • • • I I I • I I I I I I I I I • • I I • 3-1, 6-2, A-1, 0-1
Agricultural land I I •• I I • I • I •• I I ••• I I. I •• I • I ••• I •••••••••••••• I I • I ••• I I I I I ••••• I 2-19,4-10,7-1,8-5
Agricultural use . I I I I I I II I I • I • I I I • I I ••• I • I I • I I I I ••••••• I ••• 2-1,2-5,3-1,3-2,3-5,3-6,3-7, A-3, E-3, E-10
Agricultural/urban reserve I •• I • I •• I I •••• I I I. I I I • I • I I ••• I • I I ••••• I ••• I I I 2-10,2-13,2-16,3-7, E-3, E-12
Air quality . I •• I I •• I I I I II I I I I I I I I I ••• I I I •• I •• I I I I I I •• I I I I • I I I •• I • I I I •• I I • I I I I I • I • I 5-1, 5-2, 5-3
Alluvium I I • I I I I • I • I • • • I I I •• I I I I I • • • • • • • I I • I I I I • • • • • • • • I • I. • • • I • • • • • .0 I • • I I • '" • • • • 4-5, 4-6, B-1, B-2
Annexation . I • • I • • I • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • • • I I • I • • • • • • • I • I • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • I • I • • • •• 1-2, 2-5, 2-16, 2...19
Apartment . I • • I I • • I I I I I I • • I I • I I • I I I I I • I • • I I I I I I I • I I I I I I • I • I • I • • • I I • I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • I • 6-2, 7'-10
Aquifer • . I • I I • I I I I • I • • I I I I I I I I I • • I • I • • • • • I • • I • I • I • • • I I • • • • I • • • I • I I I • • I • I I I • • I I • • I • I I I I I. B-1
Architectural ..... I •• I • I • I •• I • I' •• I •• I ••••••••••••••••••• I ••• 'I I I I I I I • I • I •• ~ •••• I I I • I I • I • I. 4-10
Areas of mutual concern .. I • I ••••• I •• I •••••••••• I ••• I ••••• I •••• 2-1,2-3,2-19,3-1,3-5,3-6,6-7,7-3,7-8,
11-13,12-3,12-4,12-6, E-1, E-4, E-12
Armory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . I I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • • • I • I • • • • • • • • • • • • 0. . . . .. 11-1
Arterial street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I • • •. • • • • • • I I • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • I I • • • • • • • • • 9-1, 9-2, 9-8, 11 -13, 11-14, 11-15
Assisted Housing 0.. 0 00.. 00 00. 0. 0.. 0 I •••••••••••••• 00 0 7-6, 7-7, 7-8, 12-3
Basalt 00 0 00.. 0 0'. 00 0. 0 0. 00. 0. 0.. 0 00 0.. 0. 0. 0 4-5, B-1
Bike, . 0 0.. 0 , 10-9, 10..10
Bonding 0.. 0.. 000. 0. 0 ,0 . 00 0 00 0 0 0.. 00 '. 11-14, 11-21
Bridges I ••••••••••••••••••••••• I • I • I • I • I I I I •• I I I I I •• 1'1 •• I I I •••••••• I I •• 11-13, 11-21
Buildable land 0 I •••••• 0.. 0. 7-5, E-1, E-5, E-8, E-10
Building code 0.0 0. 000.. o •• 000 .. 000 0.. 2-15,2-16,2-20,3-5,3-6,3-7,4-9,6-1,6-2,6-4,6-7,
7-1,7-2,7-4,7-5,8-6,9-1,10-2,10-7,10-9,10-10,11-1,
11-2,11-15,11-20, C-1, E-4, E-5, E-10, E-12
Business .. I I •• I •••• I I I I I I • I I •• I I I • I I I I •••• I • I I I 1-2, 1-3,2-8,2-15,2-20,4-7,7-5,8-5,8-7,9-6,9-7, 10-3,
10-5, 11-4, 11-13, 12-4
Capital improvement I ••• I ••• I • I • I I • I • I • I I •• I I • I I • I • I I ••• I I ••• I I •• I ••• I ••••••• I 11-22, 12-1
Census . I I I •••••••••••••••••••••• I' •• I •• I ••• I •••• I •• I 7-1,7-2,7-3,8-2,8-3,8-4,8-7, C-1, D-1, E-1, J-1
Central business district . I •••••• 0 I I •• I •••••• I ••••• I • I I I •• 1-2, 2-15, 2-20, 7-5, 9-6, 9-7, 11-4, 11-13
Churches 0 0 0 0. I •• 0 0 I ••••••• 0 2-5,2-9,2-14, E-7
Citizen involvement 0.. 0 0 I •• 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4, 12-5, 12-6,
12-7, D-1, E-9
Citizen involvement committee 0. 0.. 0 0.. 0 0 0. . 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4, 12-5, 12-7
City council .0 0 0 0 1-1,1-2,1-4,2-19,2-20,3-8,5-2,5-3,7-7,9-5,11-22,
12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4, 12-5, 12-6
City hall . . . . . . I • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • I I • • • •• I. 11-1, 11-4, 11-6, 11-20, 11-21, 12-4
Clinics 00 I I ••••• I ••• 0 I • I I • I •• I •••••••••• 0 I • 0. . . . . .. 2-5
Coal 0 I • 0 I •• 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10-3
Cogeneration 0. 00 00 0 0 0. 0 10-3, 10-4, 10-6
Commercial 0.0 00.0 0 0.. 01-2,2-1,2-2,2-5,2-8,2-9, 2-13, 2~14, 2-15, 2-16,2-17,
3-1, 3-5, 4-10, 6-2, 7-5, 7-9, 8-1, 8-5, 8-9, 9-6, 9-8, 10-1,
10-3, 10-5, 10-6, 10-7, 10-9, 10-10, 11-13, A-2, E-1, E-5,
E-6, E-7,E-8, E-1 O,E-11,E-12, 1-1
Commercial development 0. 0.. 00. 00 0 0 2-5,2-13,2-15,2-16,7-5,7-9,8-5,9-6.,9-8, E-12
Index-1
Index
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Community park . I I I • • I I I • • I I I I I I I I I I • • I I I I I • I I I I • I I I I I • • • • • I • • I • I I I I I I • I • • I I 11-2, 11-3, 11-20
Comprehensive plan I • I I I I I I I I I I • I I I I •• I •• I I • I I I ••••• 1, 1-1, 1-2, 1-4,2-2,2-6,. 2-8,2-9,2-13,2-19,2-20,
3-7, 4-1, 9-1, 11-4, 11-15, 11-21, 11-22, 12-1, 12-2, 12-3,
12-5, 12-6, 12-1,0-1, E-1
Conflict I I I • I • I •• I •• I •• I •• I I • I • I I •• I •••• I • I •• I •• I I • • • • •• • • • • .. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 4-7
Conservation 1, 1-1,3-1,6-3,9-9, 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-6, 10-7, 10-8,
10-9, 10-10, A-1, C-1, E-4
Consumer .. I ••••••••••••••••• I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 10-7
Cultural . . I • I I • • I I • I I • • I I • I • I I I II • I • • • I I • • • • • • I I • • I • • • • • •• 1-3, 3-5, 4-1, 4-3, 4-5, 4-10, 7-9, D-1 ,E-4
Demographic . I ••• I •• I •• I I I • I •••••• I •••••••• I • I I I I I I •••••••• I ••• I •••••• I •• I •••••••• 8-1,8-2
Density. I •• I • I "'" I • I ••• I I I I I I • I I I •• "'" I I I I 2-7,2-8,2-10,2-15,2-16,3-2,3-6,3-7,6-1,6-7, 10-9,11-14,
E-2, E-6, E-8, E-9
Density of development I I I • I • I • I I I • I I ••••• 1 •• I I • I • I I I I I I I ••••• I •• I I I I • I I ••• I I I I I I I I I I I I • I 2-7
Developed land I I I I I I • I I I I I I I I I I •• I •• I I I ••• I •• I • I • I • I • I •••• I I I •••••• I • I I I I I I I I I I • I E-4, E-7
Development . I I I I I I • I •• I • I I I 1.1. I I I • I I I I I • I •• 1,2,1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4,2-1,2-5,2-7,2-8,2-9,2-10,2-13,
2-14,2-15,2-16,2-19,2-20,3-1,3-5,3-6,3-1,4-1,4-2,
4-5,4-8,4-9,4-10,5-1,5-3, 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 7-4,7-5,7-7,
7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 8-1, 8-5, 8-9, 8-10, 9-1, 9-5, 9-6, 9-8, 9-9,
10-5,10-9,11-5,11-13,11-14,11-15,11-16,11-17,11 ...18,
. 11-19, 11-20, 11-21, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4, 12-5, C-1, C-2, E-1,
E-3, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9, E..10, E-11, E-12
Downtown I I • I I I I I I I I I I • I • I I • I -I • I I •• I ••••• I "' 1-2, 1-3, 1-4,2-5,2-8,2-15,2-16,4-2,4-9, 7-9, 8-1, 8-10~
9-1, 9-5, 9-6, 9-7, 9-8, 10-4, 11-6
Drainage basin I •• I • I • I •••• I •• I • I • I I •••• I I • 6-4,11-6,11-9,11-14,11-15,11-20,11-21, A-1, A-2, A-3, E-11
Dwelling type .. I ••••••• I I I I •• I I • I I I •• I • I • I I I I II I I I I I • I I I I I I I I I I I I ••• I I • I • I I ••• I I • I 7-10, E-5
Economic I ••••• I • I I I I • I I • I •• I I I •• I I •• I I ••••• I I 1-1, 1-3,2-19,3-5,3-6, 8-2,8-3,8-4,8-5, 8-7,8...9,8-10,
10-1,10-4,10-7,12-4, C-1, E-1, E-6
Economy I I I I •• I •• I I I I I • "' ••••••• I • 1.1.1 I I 1-4,2-10,2-13, 3-5,4-7,4-8,7-6, 8-1,8-4,8-5,8-9,12-4,0-1
Education . . I I • • I I • I I • I • • I I • • I • • • I • I • • I I I I • I • I • • I • I I I I I I I • I • • I I • I I I I 8-1, 8-3-, 8-4, 8-6, 8-9, 10-7
Effluent I • I I I I I I I I I I I I I • I I I I I I • I • I I I • I I I • I I I II I I I I I I I I I ••• I I •• I I I • I I I I I I I "' 5-2, 6-4, 11-5,E-4
Elderly "' I I ••• I • I • I • I I I I I I • I I • I ••. I I I • I I I I • I I I • I I I I I I I I I I • I • I I I I I I I I 7-6,7-10, 8-9, 9-6., 9-8, 10-2
Electricity I • • • I I I I I I I I I • I I I I I • I I • I I I I I I I "' I I I I I I I I I I I I I • I • I I 5-3, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5, 10-6, 10-9
Elementary . I • I I I I • I • I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • I • I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • I • • I I • • I I I I • • • I • "' 1-3, 11-2, 11-20, 11-21
Emergency medical services . I I I I • I I I I I • • • • I • • • •• I I • I I • I • I I • • • • • • • • I I • I • • • • • • • I • • . I •• 11-2, 11-20
Employment ... I I ••••• II ••••••••• I "' ••• I ••••• 2-19,4-8,8-1,8-2,8-4,8-5,8-6,8-7,8-8,8-9, 10-9, 10-10,
. 12-4, C-1
Encroachment I •••••• I I I I I I • I • I •• I I I I •• I •.~.' I I • I •••••••••••• I ••••••••••• I 3-7,7-9,7-10,8-1, E-3
Endangered species I •• I • I I I I • I I I .1 • I I I I I I I I I ••• I I I I • I ·1 I •• I I I I I • I I I I I I I I •• I I • I • I II I I I I I I I 4-2
Energy 1.1 •••• I. I I ••••• I ••• I • I I •• I I I I I I I I • 1-3,1-4,2-19,3-5,3-6,4-2,9-5,9-6,9-7,9-8,9-9, 10-1,10-2,
10-3,10-4,10-5,10-6,10-7,10-8,10-9,10-10, C-1, D-1,E-11
Energy efficiency .. I • I • • • I I • • I I I I I I I I • • • I I • • • I I I I I • I • _I I • I • I I I I • I • I • I I I • • • • I I I • • • I 10-2, 10-1 0
Environment I • I I I • I I I I I I I I I I • I •• I I I I I ••• I ••• I I •• I I I I I I I ••• I I • I I I • I I I I I •••• I I I I I • I • I 4-1, 7-1
Erosion I I I • I I I I I I •• I • I I I I I I I I I I I I I ••••• I • I I I I I • I I I I I I I I ••• I • I I I I I I I I I I ••••• 6-3, A-1, A-2, A-3
Existing land use . I I II I I I I I I • I I I I ••• I • I •• I • I I I • I I • I I I 2-1,2-2,2-5,2-7,2-8,2-9,2-10,2-13,2-14,2-15,
2-16,2-19,2-20,3-1,3-5,3-6,3-7,3-8,4-1,4-9,4-10,
5-1,5-2,5-3, 6-1,6-7,7-1, 7-7, 7-8, 7-10, 8-1, 8-5,9-1,
9-5, 9-6, 9-7, 9-8, 10-1, 10-3, 10-6, 10-7, 11-1, 11-5, 11-13,
11-17,12-4, A-1, E-1, E-4, E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9-, E-11
Family income ... I •• I I • I •••••••• I • I I I I I I I I •• I I • I • I I I I • I • I • I I I •••• I I • I I I • I I I • I ••• I •• I I I -8-4
Farmland I. I • I •• I ••.• I I I • I • I • I I •• I I I I I I I I • I ••••• I I • I • I • I I •• I II I I •••• I •••• I "' 3-1, 3-2, 4-1, 4-9
Federal aid urban . I •• I I I I • I ••• I •• I I I •• I ••• I I I • I I ••• I ••• I ••• I I I I I I • I I • I I • 1-3, 11-13, 11-15, 11-21
Federal government "" I I I I I •• I I I I I I I I • I I I I • I I I I I I I I I •• I •• I I I I I •••• I • I • I I I I • I I I I I 5-3, 6..2, 7-7
Index-2
Index
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Female 0000000000000000000 ••••• 00.0000.000 ••••• 0 0 ••• 0 0 0 O •• 00' •••• 0 0 • 0 O •••• 0 0 00' 0 ••• 0000 8 1
Findings of fact .. 0 • 0 ••••••••••••• 0 •• 0 0 0 • 0 •••••••••• 0 0 2-14, 3-6, 4-9, 5-3, 6-7, 7-2, 7-3, 7-8, 8-9, 9-7, 10 5,
11-20,12-2,12-5, E-1, E...12
Fire 000. 0 • 0 000. 0 •••• 0 00' •• 0 •• 0 o. 00000. 0 •• 2-5,2-10,2-19,4-7,4-8,11-1,11-2,11-6,11-14, 11-20,11-21,
11-22, C-2
Fire protection .... 0 •••••••• 00' • 0 0 • 00 0 ••• 0 •••••••• 0 •••••••••••• 0 ••••• 0 0 •• 0 • 0 • '0 •• 2-10,2-19, 11-1
Fish . 0 0 0 0 • 0 • 0 0 • 0 • • • ,; • 0 0 • • 0 • • • 0 0 • • •• 0 0 0 0 o. • 0 • • 0 0 0 o· • • 0 • 0·' • • • 0 0 0 • • 0 • 0 0 3-5, 4-2, 4-5, 4-10, C-1, E-4
Flood plain 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 • 0 0 0 •• 0 0 0 •• 0 0 0 • 0 • 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 •••• 0 •••• 0 0 0 ••• 0 0 • 0 0 •• 0 •• 0 •• 0 •• 1-3, 6-2, E-3, E-9
Flooding 0 0 • 0 • • • • • • • • • • 0 • • • • • • • 0 0 • • • 0 • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 • • • • • .. 6·-1, 6-2,6-4
Floodway 0 • 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 •• 0 • 0 •••• 0 •• 0 0 •• 0 •• 0 • 00. 0 0 • 0 0 • 0 ••• 0 •• 0 • 0 • 4-2,4-10,6-2,6-7, E-3, E-4, E...10
Future growth 00 ••••••••• 0 ••••••••• 0 ... 0 0 .... 0 • 0 0 0 • 0" ...... 0" ••••• 0 • 0 ...... 0 •• 0 • 0 • 0 0 11-15, E-11, E-12
Future land use . 0 •••• 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ••••• 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 •••• 2-1, 2-10, 2-11, 2-15, 2-20, E-2, E-5, E-8, E-10, E...12
Future needs 0 ••• 0 0 ••• 0 0 .. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-1, 2-5, 2-9, 9-7, 9-8, 11-20, E-1
Future residential .. 0 • 0 •• 0 ••• 0 0 0 •••• 0 •••• 0 ••• 0 0 ••••• 0 0 •••• 0 •• 0 • 0 0 •• 0 •• 2-10,3-5, 3-6, 7-5, E-8, E-12
Future urban use. 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 • 0 • 0 0 •••• 0 ,. 0 0 0 ••• 0 ••• 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 • 0 0 0 •• 2-16
Geologic . 0 •••• 0 • 0 ••• 0 0 •. 0.0 0 •••• 0 0 0 ••• 0 • 0 •• 0 0 ••• 0 • 0 0 ••• 0 0 o. 4-5,6-1,6-7, B-1, 0-1
Geology . . . . . . . 0 .. • .. .. .. • .. .. • • .. • .. • 0 • • 0 • • 0 • .. 0 • • • 0 .. • • 0 • • • • • .. • .. .. • • • .. • 0 • • • 0 • • .. • • .. 0 • 4-1, 4-5, 4-6, 6-1, E-3
Geothermal 0..... 0 0 • • .. 0 • • • • • • .. 0 • 0 • • • • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 • • 0 • 0 • • • • • • •• 10...2·, 10-3
Goal .. 0 0 •• o ••••••••• 0 • 0 0 • 0 •••••••••••• 0 0 • • .1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4,2-1,3-1,3-2,3-5,4-1,4-9,4-10,5-1,5-2,
5-3, 6-1, 7-1, 8-1, 9-1, 10-1, 11-1, 12-1, E-3
Government ... 0 • 0 • 0 0 0 0 ••••••••• 0 •••••••••••• 0 • 0 0 •• 2-2, 2-5, 2-6, 2-9, 2-14, 4-6, 4-8, 5-3, 6-2, 7-7, 8-2, 8-6,
8-8,10-6,10-7,11-22,12-1, E-7
Ground water . . . . . . 0 • • • 0 • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .. • • • • • 0 • • • 0 0 • 0 • • 0 • • • 0 • • • • 0 4...5, 4-6, 5-2, 6-3, B-1, E-4
Growth 0 • 0 •••• 0 1-2, 1-3,2-1,2-2,2 5,2-6,2-7,2-8,2-10,2-13,2-14,2-15,
2-19,3-1,3-2,3-5,3-6,3-7,3-8,4-1,4-9,4-10,5-2,5-3,
6-1, 7-1,7-5,7-7,7-8,8-5, 8-9, 9-1, 9-5, 10-1, 10-3, 10...9,
11-4, 11-13, 11-15, 11-21, 12-3, 12-4, 12-5, 12-6, A-S, 0-1,
E-1, E-2,E-4, E-5, E-6,E-8, E-9, E-10, E-11, E-12, F-1
Hazard 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 •••• 0 0 0 • • • • • 1-3, 4-10, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4, 6-7, 9-6, 11-14, 11-15, A-1, A-2, A-3, E-3
High school 0 ••• 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 • 0 0 • 0 0 • 0 ••• 0 • 0 • 0 0 •• 0 • 0 0 0 0 ••• 0 •••• 0 •• 0 2-5, 2-9, 2-14, 4-8, 8-2, 8-3, 8-9, 11-2, 11-3
Highway 0 0 0 0 0 ••••••••••• 0 • 0 0 •• 0 •••••• 0 •••• 0 •• 0 • 1-3, 2-10, 8-5, 9-1, 9-2, 9-5, 9-6, 10-4, 11-6, 11-13, 11-15,
11-21, C-1,E-7
Historic district .. 0 .. 0 0 0 • 0 • 0 0 ••• 0 0 • 0 •• 0 •••• 0 0 0 ••••• 0 0 0 0 • 0 • • 1-1, 1-3, 1-4, 2-5, 2-15, 2-16, 2-20, 4-1, 4-2, 4-5,
4-9,4-10,6-7,7-9, C-1, 0-1, E-4, 1-1
History 0000 •• 0 0 00 ••••• o. 0 0 0 0 • 0 •.•••••••••• 0 0 0 ••••• o 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 4-5,4-7,6-1, E-3
Hospital 0 0 • • 0 • • • 0 • 0 0 0 0 • • 0 0 • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 • • 0 • • 0 0 0 0 • 0 • 0 • • • 0 0 • 0 • 0 • 0 • 0 0 0 4-8, 11-2, 11-20, C-2
Household ... 0 0 •• 0 • 0 • 0 0 • 0 00 • 0 •• 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 • 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 •• 0 0 0 0 • 0 • 0 0 2-7, 7-5, 7-6, 8-3, 10-2, 10-5, E-6
Household income .. 0 0 0 0 •• 0 • 0 0 0 0 • 0 •• 0 • 0 000 0 0 0 0.' 0 • o ••••• 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 ••• 0 o. 0 • 0 0 ••• 0 00' • 00 ••• 0 • 0 7-6
Household size 0 00 0 0 •••• 0 0 • 0 0 •••• 0 0 ••• 0 0 •••• 0 0 • 0 0 • 0 •• 0 • 0 0 .. 0 ••• 0 0 0 .... 0 • 0 •• 0 •••• 0 • 0 • 0 0 0 0 2-7, E-6
Housing . 0 0 0 •• 0 0 • 0 ••• 0 0 • 0 ••• 0 0 0 0 0 0 ••• 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~ 0 0'0 1-1, 1-3, 1-4, 2-6, 2-7, 2-8, 2-10, 2-14, 2-19, 3-5, 3-6, 6-2,
7-1,7-2,7-3,7-4,7-5,7-6,7-7,7-8,7-9,7-10,8-4,10-7,
11-2,12-4,12-5, C-1, D-1, E-6
Housing condition . 0 • 0 0 ••••••• 0 •••• 0 0 0 ••• 0 •• 0 •• 0 ••• 0 • 0 0 0 •• 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 '••••••• 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 7-2, 7-3
Housing type 0 0 •••••••••• 0 ••••••••••••••••••••• 0 0 ••••• 0 ••• 0 •••••••••• 0 • 0 ••••••• 0 0 0 •• o. 7-4
Housing unit 0 •••••••••••• 0 ••••••••••• 0 •••••••••• 0 •• 0 • 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 • 0 • 0 •••• 0 • 0 • 0 • 0 •• 0 0 0 0 • 7-1, 7-5
Hydroal ectric 0 0 0 •••••••• 0 •• 0 •• 0 • 0 0 •••••• 0 ••• 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 •••• 0 0 0 0 0 •• 0 0 0 0 0 0 4-2, 10-4, 10-6
Implementation .. 0. 0 0 0 •• 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 000 ••• 0 •••••• 0 00 0 0 1-2,2-7,2-10,2-15,2-19,3-7,4-10,5-1,5-3,6-7,7-10,
8-10, 9-8,9-9, 10-2, 10-4, 10-6, 10-1 0, 11-21, 11-22, 12-1,
12-2, 12-5, 12-7
Industrial . 0 0 0 0 •• 0 ••• 0 •• 0 •• 0 • o. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 •••• 0 0 0 • 0 0 • 1-2, 1-3, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-9, 2-10,2-13, 2-14, 2-15, 2-16,
3-1, 3-2, 3-5, 4-7, 5-3, 8-1, 8-4, 8-5, 8-9, 8-10, 9-1, 9-5,
9-7, 9-8, 10-3, 10-5, 11-6, 11-13, 11-14, 12-4, 12-6,8-1,
C-2, E-1,E-5,E-7,E-10, E-12
Index-3
Index
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Industrial park. I ••• I • I ••• I I • I I I ••••• I • I I ••••• I I I •• I • I ••••• 2·10,3-2,8-1,8-5,8-10,9-1,9-7,9-8, E·7
Industrial structure I I I I ••••• I •• I • I I • I •• I ••• I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 8-4
Industry ..... "' .. I •••••••••••••••••••••• I • I ••• "' •••• 1·1,2-10,8-4,8·5,8-6,8-7,8-8,8-9,11 ..15, E-7
Infiltration .. I • I I I ••••••• I I • I I I I •••• I ••• I • I ••••• I •••• I ••••• I •••• I •• I I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5-2, 11-5
Irrigation . . . . . . . . . I I • • • • I • I • • • • • I I I I I I • I • • • • • • • • I • • I • • I • • I I I I • I I • • I I I • • • • I • • • • • • • • 10-5. B-1
Job . . . . I • • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • I • • • • • • • • • • '.' • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • .. • • • .'. • • • • • .. '. • • •• 8-1
Labor force . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . • • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-1, 8-2, 8-9
Land use 1-1, 1-2, 1-4, 2-1, 2-2, 2·5, 2-6, 2-9, 2-10, 2-11, 2-13, 2-14,
2-15,2-19,2-20,3-7,3-8,4-5,4-10, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4, 6...7,
7-5,9-1,9-6,9-7,10...1,10-9,11-16,11-17,11-18,11-19,
11-22, 12...2, 12-6, E-2, E-4, E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9,E-1 0,
E-11, E-12
Lands unsuitable for urban use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . • . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .E-1, E-3
Landslide I I ••••••• I ••• I •••• I • I ••••••••• I • I I ••••• I • • •• 6-1, 6-7, E-3
Legislation I ••••• I •••••• "' •••• I • I •••••• I ••• I • I •••••••••• I • • •• 7-9, 10-2, 10-6, 10-7
Library ... . . . . . . . . . . I • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .. .. • .. • • • • .. • .. • • • I • • • • I • • I .. • • • 2-10, 11-1, 11-4, 11-20, C-2
Low income I I • "'" I • •• 7-6,7-7,7-8,7-10,8-4,8-9
Male "' .....•. I I ••••• I •••• I ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I •••••••• 8-1
Manufacturing I •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I • • • • • • •• 8-4, 8-5, 8-6, 8-7, 8-8, E-7
Marion County I •••• 000.0 0.. 0 0 o. 1-1,1-3,2-1,2-5,2-7,2-13,2-19,3-1,3-7,3-8,4-5,
4-7,4-10,6-3,7-2,7-7,7-8,7-10,8-1,8-2,8-3,8-4,9-5,
11-1,11-4,11-13,·11-15,11-20,11-21,11-22,12-4,12-5,
12-6, C-1, E-1,E-2, E-7
Marion County Housing Authority .•. I •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I I •• I •• I •••••• I • I • 7-7, 7-8, 7-10, C-1
Methodology '. I I ••• I • I I •••••• II • I •• I •••• 2-1, 2-6,E-1, E-9
Mid-WiUamette Vaney Council of Government . I • I ••••••••••••••••••• I I • I • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 2-6
Mineral. 00000.. 0. 00 I 0.. 00 I o· 00.. 0 0. I 0 I ••• I • 00 I •• 0 0 4-1,4 10,6-1
MobUe home I • 0000o •• 0. 00. 0. 00.. 0 00. 0000. 00 1-2, 2-2, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7, 2-8, 2-10, 2-14, 7-9, 1-10, 8-6, 8-9,
11-14, E-6
Multi-family I ••••• I 0. 000.. I 0 0.. 0 00 I .. I I • 0.. 0 I • 1-2,2-6,2-8,2-10,2-14,7-4
Multiple family 000.. 0' ... I •• 0000.... 0.. 0.0000.0000000 2-5,2-7,2-8,2-10,2-13,2-14,2-15,4-10,7-1,7-2,
7-5, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, E-5, E-6
Museum 00000. 0000.0 000000. 000. 000. I • 00000. 00000000. 00. 000000. 000. I • I 00000.... "' 11-1, 11-4
Natural area 000000000000. 0000000000 0.... 00... 0. 000. 0. 0" 0. 0.... 000. 0. 0000000... 00. 0 4-2
Natural gas . 0. 000... 00000... 0. 00 0.. 000. I 00. 0 I 0. I ••••• 0II ••••• I I I ••• I I I •••••• I 10-2, 10-3
Natural hazard I. I •• I • I • I • I • 00.. 0 I •• 000 I 0.... 0. 0... I ••••• 0 I •••••••• I ••• I • I I • I I I 4-10,6-7, E-3
Natural resources 0 I • I I ••••• I 000. 0.. 0. 0.. 00 I I •••• 000. 0.... 0..... I ••• 00. 00. 00 I 0 I I ••••• 1-3, 4-1
Neighborhood ..... I ••••••••• 0.. I I • I I • I I I I I I I •• 0. I ••• I I •• I I I 2...15,2-16,7-4, 7-9, 7...10, 10...10, 12-7
Noise I ••.1 • I •• I I I I °1 I • I I I I ••• I I •• I I • I •••••••• I ••• I I I •••••••••• I I •••••• I ••• 2-16, 5-3, 8...1, 10-1
Non-compatible I I I • I ••• I •• I •• I I • I •• I I I • I •• I ... I ••• I I I I ••• I I ••••• I ••• I ••••• I • I •••••' ••• "' 4-9
Non-conforming . I • I I ••• I I • I I I I I I I • I I • I I I • I I ••••• I I I I I • I •••• I I • I I I I • I I I I I I • I I • I I • I •• "' 2-16
Non-contributing .. 0 I I I •••• 0. I •• I • I •••• I • I •••••• I I ••• 0.. I I I I I ••• I •• I • I I • I I • I ••••• I ••• I •• 4-9
Objectives 000 I •• 000. 1., ... 00 I. 0. 000. I 00 I 2-1,3-1,4-1,5-1,6-1,7-1,8-1,9-1,10-1,11-1,12-1, 12-4, 12-5
Occupation 0 I I • 0000.. I 000. 000 I I • I • I 0. I I I 000 I I I •••• 0000 I • I I I 0. I I • I I I • 00.... I I • I I • I I •• I. 4-7
Off-street parking o. 0. I I I O. I I 00000. 0000010 I " • 0 I • 0 I 0 I •• 00 I I • I I •••• I •• 2-16,8-10,9-5,9-7,9-8, E-6
Office space I • • 00. . . . I 00... I • 0. . 00 I 000 I • • • I 00. 0. . . . 0. 0. I • • 0 I • I • • I • 0 I • I • • • I I I I I • • • • • • • "' 8-5
Open space I I I "' •• I I I 10 . 0. 000 I ••• 0. 0. 0001. 1.,0 3-5,4-1,4-2,4-9,4-10,7-10,11-2, D-1, E-4, E...11, E-12
Ordinance 1.1 .. I "' • I I I "' •• I I ••• I I ••• I I I I "' • I 1-1, 1-3,2-7,2-13,2-15,4-1,4-2,4-9,4-10,6-7,7-9,7-10,
9-5, 9-8, 12-5, 12-6
Ordinance revision . I I • I • I ••• I I • I I •• I ••••••• I I •• I • I • I •••••• I I I I I • I ••••• I I I • I • I • • • • • • • •• 12-5
Parcelization . I • I ••• I • I I • I ••• I I I I •••• I I •• I I I • I •••• I • I I •• I I •• I ••• I •• I "' I I • I ••• I I • I • I • I I .E-9
Parking .. 0 0.. 00 0. 00. 0000000.. 00.. I 00. 000000... 00 2-16, 2-20, 4-8, 7-9,8-10, 9-5,9-7, 9-8, 11-4, E-6
Parkland o. 00 I I 0 o •• 000.0000.00000 .. 00. 0 I 100.0000. I I • 0. 0001.,.2-20,4-10,11-1,11-4,11-20, E-7
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City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Parks 1-3,2-2,2-5,2-6,2-7,2-8,2-9,2-10,2-14,4-1,11-3,11-4,
11-20, 11-21, C-1, E-7
Pedestrian 3-5,9-1,10-9,10-10,11-4,11 ..13
Periodic review. " . " . " " I I I •• " •••• I " • " "" " • " ••••••••••••••••••••••• 1-1,1-2,1-4,5-2,11-22,12..3
Petroleum I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • " • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 10-2, 10-3, 10 4
Plan adoption ........."..... I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .. • • • • • • .. .. • .. • • .. • " " • .. • .. .. • • • • • • •• 12-4, 12-5
Plan development """."." " " 1-2, 12-4, 12-5
Planned unit development " I •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• " • " ••••• " • " 2-15, 2-20, 7..10
Planning commission ...............•.•.............•...•.. 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4,2-1,2-6,2-8,2-9,2-14,2-19,
3-1, 3-2, 3-5, 3-8, 4-2, 4-5, 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 6-2, 6-4, 9-1,
9-6, 10-1, 11-2, 11-4, 11-5, 11-6, 11 ...11, 11-13, 11-15, 11-16,
11-17,11-18,11-19,11-20,11-21,11-22,12-1,12-2,12"3,
12-4, 12-5, 12-6, 12-7, C-1, D-1, E-1, E-2, E-3,E-8, E-12, H·1
Playfield . . . . I • • • • I • " • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • " • • • • • • • " • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .. 11-2, 11-3, 11-20
Playground . I • • • • I • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 11-2, 11-3, 11-20, E-7
Police I ••••• I ••••• I ••••••••••••••••••• I ••••••••••••• 9-2,11-1,11-2, 11-4, 11-20, 11-21,0-2
Policies .. I •• I •. I •• I ••••• " ••••••••••••••• I • • •• 1-1, 1-2, 1-4,2-10,2-13,2-15,2-16,2-19,2-20,3-7,3-8,4-1,
. 4..9,4-10,5-3,6-7, 7-5, 7-9,7-10,8-10,9-8, 10..1, 10-6,
10-7,10-10,11-21,12-1,12-2,12-5,12-6, 12-1, E~
Pollution ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-1, 5-2, 5·3
Population " 1-2, 1-3,2-1,2-5,2-6,2-8,2-9,2-14,2-19,2-20,4-7,4-9,
7-6, 8-1, 8-2,8-3,8-4,8-5,8..7,8..9,9...1,9..6,9..8, 10..2,
10-3,11-4,11-6,12-5, C-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, E..5, E-7,
E-11, E-12
Population projection .. I • I I ••• I ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I ••••• " •• 2-6,2-14, E-1, E-2,E-11
,·Preservation .... I • I •••••••••••••• " ••••••••••••• I •••••••••••••• I • 1-1, 1-3, 2-16, 4-9, 7-1, 7-9, 10-1;, C..1
Projected growth I I I ••• I • I • I • I I •• I I •• I •• I •••• I •• I I •• I • I ••• I I •••• I I ••• I 2-14, 3-5, 3-6, 11-4, 11-15, E-2
Public . I I I ••• I •• I •••••• I •••••• I ••••••••••••• 1,1-1,1-2, 1-3, 1-4,2-1,2-2,2-5,2-9,2-10,2-13,2..14,2-15,
2-16, 2-19, 2-20, 3-5, 3-6, 3-8, 4..1, 4-8, 4-10, 5-2, 6-1,
7-1, 7-7, 8-1, 8..7,8..9, 8-10, 9-5, 9..7, 9-8, 10-3, 10-5,
10-6, 10-9, 11-1, 11-2, 11-4, 11-6, 11-7, 11-11, 11-13, 11 ..14,
11-15,11-16,11-17,11-18,11-19,11-20,11-21,11"22,12-1,
12-2,12-3,12-4,12-5,12-6, C-1, C-2, D-1, E-1, E-2, E-4,
E-5, E-7, E-8, E-9,E-10, E-11, E-12
Public facilities II • " • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-1, 1-3, 1..4, 2-10, 2-13, 2-16, 2-19, 3-5, 3-6, 4..1,
4-10,5-2,8-1,8-9,9-5,9-7,11-1,11-4,11-6,11-7,11-13,
11-14, 11-15, 11-21, 11-22, 12-4, D-1, E-7, E-11
Public facility inventory .. I • I ••• I ••••••• I· " ••••••••••••••••••••••••• I •••• "' 1-3, 11-4, 11-6, 11-13, 11-20
Public hearing I •••• I ••••••• I ••••• I ••••••• I • • • • • • • • • • •• 1-2, 12-3, 12..4, 12-5, 12-6
Public land ' I ••••••••••••••••••• I ••• I •••••• I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2-9, 2-14, E-1, E-7
Public service I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• E-9
Public transit I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9-5, 9-8
Publicly owned surplus land" I ••••• I • I •••••• I ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• " • 2..20,4-10
PUD ..... I ••••••••••• I ••• I I • I •••• I •• I •••••••••••••••• I ••••••••••••••• "' 4-10,7-10,9-8, 10-10
:Pudding river .. I ••• I I • I ••••••••••••••••••• I ••••• I •••• " ••••••••• " ••••• I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4-5, 4-6
Railroad ..... I •••••••••••••••••• "' •••••••• I I • I I ••• I •• 2-10,4-7,4-8,8-5,8-9,8-10, 11-14,E-7, E-8, E-11
Recreation . . . I • • • • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• I • I ••• I • • • •• 2-9, 2-1 0, 2-14, 4-9, 4-1 0, 11-1, 11-2, 11-3, 11-4, 11-20,
11-21, A-2, C-1, E-7
Recreation facilities I • • • • • 2-9, 2-10, 11-1, 11-2, 11-3, 11-4, 11-20, 11-21, E-7
Redevelopment . I I •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1-2,2-15,2-20, 3-7, 7-5, E-9, E-10
Renewable energy . . I • • • I • • • • I • I • • • • • • • • I • I • • • • • I • I • • • • I • • • • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • I 10-3, 10-6
Reservoir ..... I I ••••••••••••• " •••••• " • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .2-5, 4-2, 4-5, 10-4, 11-5, 11-6, 11-17
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City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Residential 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7, 2-8,2-9, 2-10, 2-13, 2-14,
2-15,2-16,3-1,3-2,3-5,3-6,3-7,4-2,4-9,6-2,7-4,7-5,
7-9,7...10,8-5,9-1,9-5,9-6,9-7,9-8,10-1,10-2,10-3,
10-5,10-6,10-7,10-9,10-10,11-5,11-13,11-14,12-6, E-1,
E-4, E-5, E-6, E-S, E-9, E-10, E-11, E-12
Residential development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . .• 1-2, 2-7, 2-8, 2-10, 2-13, 2-14, 2-15, 3-6, 4-9,
7-5,9-5,9-6, 11-14, E-1,E-11
Residential land need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• 2-8
Resources 1-1, 1-3, 2-5, 2-16, 3-5, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-5, 4-9, 4-10, 5-1,
5-3, 7-9, 8-1, 8...2, 8-6, 8-8, 10-1, 10-2, 10-6, 11-2, B-1,
C-1, 0-1, E-4, E-7
Resources quality . . I • • • I I I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5-1, 0-1
Rezone I I ••••••••••••••••• I ••• 2-2,2..9,2-20,7 10
Right-of-way I I • I • I • I • I • I I I I I I • I I I I I • I I • " I I •••••••••• I ••••• I I 2-1,2-8,4-8,4-10, 9-6, 9-8, E-5, E-tO
Riparian .. . . . . . . I • • I ••' • • • • I.' • • .' • •• • • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 4...1, 4-2, 4-5, 4-9, 4-10, E-4
Salmon .. "' .. I I "'" I I I •• I • I I I I "' I I I I I I •• I I I • I •• I I I • I •••••••••••••••••• "' •••••••••••••• 4-2
Sanitary sewer .... 1.1 •••••••••• I ••••••• I ••••••••••• 5-2,8-6,8-7,11-1,11-4,11-5,11-14,11-15,11-16,
11-20, 11-21 ,E...2
Scenic views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I I • • • • • • • • • • I • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • I • • • • • I • • • • I 3-6, 4-5, 4..10,6-1
Scenic waterway . . . I • • • • • • I I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • • I • I • • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • • • • • 4-9
School "" . . . I • • • • • • I • I • • "' • • • • • I • • •• • • • • • 1-2, 1-3, 2-5, 2..9, 2-14, 2-15, 3-2, 4-1, 4-2, 4-8, 4-9, 4-10, 5-1,
8-2, 8-3, 8-9, 11-1, 11-2, 11-3, 11-4, 11-20, 11-21, 11-22,
C..2, E-7, E-11
School district . . . . I • • • • • I • • I • • • • • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • • • • 2-9, 2-14, 11-2, 11-3, 11-20, 11-21
School facilities .·.1 I • I ••••••••••••• I I •• I ••••••••••• I ••• I ••••• I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11-1, 11-2, 11-3
Sedimentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I I • • • I • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4..5, B-1
Semi-public "" I I I I • I •• I II I I. I ••••• II ••••••••••• I •• '." •••• I •• I ••• 2-1,2-2,2...5,.2-9,2-10,2-13,2-14
Senior transportation II.. I • • • I • I I ••.• • • • •••• • I • '" I • • I • • • • • • • I • • • I .• .• • I "' I •. I • '. I • I I •.• I .' .' I • 9..7, 9-8
Septic I I I I • I •• 1'1 •• "' •••• I ••• I I • I ••••• I •••• I I ••• I •• I • • • • • • • • • • • • 3-5, 3-6, 5-2, 6-4, 11-14, E-4, E-9
Services I I • I I I •• I I ••• I •••• I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 1-2, 2-9, 2-10, 2-13, 2-16, 2-19, 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, 4-1, 4-10, 5-2,
7-8, 8-4, 8-5, 8-6, 8-7, 8-9, 8-10, 9-6, 9-7, 9-8,9-9, 10..2,
10-9,11-1,11-2,11-4,11-6,11-13,11-14,11-20,11-21,
11-22, 0-1, E-2, E-4, E..7, E.-9, E..11, E-12
Sewer ... I ••••••••••• I •••••••••••••••• I •• 1-2, 1-3,2-9,2-10,2-15,2-16,2-19,3-5,3-6,3-7, 5-1, 5-2,5-3,
6-1, 8-5, 8-9, 8-10, 10-9, 11-4, 11-5, 11-6, 11-9, 11-14,
11-15,11-16,11-18,11-20,11-21,11-22,12-4, E-2, E-9, E-11
Sewer collection system "' I • • • • • • • I • • I • • I • • I I I • • • • • • • I I I • I • I • I • • • I • • • • I • • I I • • • • • • • • • • I •• 11-5
Sheriff .. I I I •• I • I I •• I I ••••••••• I • I • I •• I • I •••••••• I ••• I •• I ••• I • I •• I •••••• I •• I • • •• 11-1, 11-21
Silt . I • I • I • • I • I • • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • I I • • • • • • • • • I • • • • I I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 4-5, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, B-1, B-2
Silver creek ..... I • I •••• "' • I •••••••••••• "' ••••••• 4-1,4-2,4-5,4-7,4-9,4-10,5-2,6-2,7-4,8-5,9-2,9-5,
10-4, 10-6, 11-1, 11-4, 11-5, 11-6, 11-13, 11-14, E-3, E-4,
E-8, E-11
Silver falls . . I •• I •• I .' •• I ••••• I I ••••••••••••••••• I ••••• I I •••••••• I •••••• I • •• 4-8, 4-9, 11-2, 11-3
Silverton dam I •• I •• I I •• I •••••• I •••• I I I •• I • I • I ••••••••••••••• I I • I ••••• I I • • •• 10-4
Single family . I ••• I I I •••• I •••••••• I •••••••••• I I • I 2-5,2-6,2-7,2-8,2-9,2-10,2-13,2-14,2-15,6-2,7-1,
7-2, 7-4, 7-5, 7-6, 7-8, 7-9, 10-2, E-5, E-6
Slide hazard I •••• I •••• I I •• I I •• I •••• I • I ••• I I •• I ••• I I I ••••••• I ••••• I •••••••••• I 1-3, 6-7
Social I ••• I. I • I •••••••• I •••• I ••••••••••••••• I ••••••• 1-1,2-19,3-6,8-2,8-3,8-4,8-6,.8-7,10-1,12-3
Soil .. I I I • • ••• I •••••• I ••••••• I •••• I • • • •• 3-1, 3-2, 3-5, 3-6, 4-5, 6-1, 6-2,6-3, 6-4, 6-7, A-1, A-2, A-3, B-1,
E-3,E-4
;Solar I." I • I I I • I •• I ••••• I ••• I •• I • "' •••• "' •• I 1.1 •• I • '.' •••••••••• I •• 4-2, 10-2, 10-3, 10-7,10-10
!Solid waste ... I I • I ••••••••••••••• I •• I I ••• I I •••• I • I ••••• I I • • • • • • • 5-2, 5-3, 11-1, 11-4, 11-20, 11-21
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City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Solid waste disposal II II II • • • II • II • II • .. •• 5-2, 11-1, 11-4, 11-20
Sources of water ...................................•.•................. II • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 1: 1·5
State Police . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'.. 11 ..21
Steep slope 6-1,6-7, A-2, E-11
Storm drain system 1·1 6
Storm sewer 11-6, 11-9, 11-18, 11-20, 11~21
Street system 9-5, 11-4, 11-13, 11-15, 11-20, 11-21
Subdivision 2-10,2-15,2-20,3-7,4-10,7-10,9-8, 10-10, E-8
Swimming pool 1-3,4-8,114
Tax II II II II II •••••• II ••••• II •••• II II 9-6, 10-2, 10-3, 10-7, 11-14, 11-15
Trade II ••• II ••••• II •••••• II •• II •• II • II ••• II ••••• II .... II • II • II ••••• II •• II •• II •• II • • • ... 4-5, 8-4, 8-6, 8-7, 8-8, 8...9
Traffic . II II •• II II •• II II •• 5-2,5-3,7-9,8-1,9-1,9-2,9-5,9-6,9-7,9-8,9-9, 11-13,.12-6
Traffic volume II • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • II II • • • .. • • • • II • • • • • • • • • • • • II • • • • • • • • II .. II • • • • • • • II • • • • 9-2
Transportation ......................................•. 1-1,1-4,3-5,4-7,8-1,8-3,8-5,8-6,8-7,8-8,8-10,
9-1,9-2,9-3,9-5,9-6,9-7,9-8, 10-1, 10-4, 10-5, 10-9,
11-13, 12-4, C-1, D-1
UGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-2, 1-3, 2-1, 2-2" 2-7, 3-1, 3-2, 3-5, 3-6, 4-1, 4-2, 4-5, 4-9,
4-10,7-1,7-3,11-2,11-4,11 ..13, 11-14, ~1-19, 12-6, B-1,
E-2, E-3, E-4,E-5, E-9, E-10, E-11, E-12
Undeveloped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • II • • • • • • • • • • 2-15, 3-6, 6-1, 11-5, E-11
Unemployment 8-1,8-2
Unsuitable for development II •••••••••• II ••••• II •••••••••• II ••••••••• II ••• "' 4-1
Unusable vacant land "' E-1, E-8, E-9, E-10
Urban growth boundary 1-2, 1-3,2-1,2-2,2-5, 2-8, 2 10,2-13,2-14,
2-15,2-19,3-1,3-2,3-6,3-7,3-8,4-1,4-10,5-3,6-1,7-1,
7-5,7-8,8-5,9-5,10-9,11-13,11-15,11-21,12-3,12-4,
12-5, 12-6, 0-1, E-1, E-2,E-4, E-5, E-8, E-9, E-10, E-12, F-1
Urbangrowtn'boundary change criteria II II • II •• II •••• II •••••• II • • • • • .. .. •• 2-19
Urban reserve ....••........................... II .. • • • • .. • • • • .. .. .. 2-10, 2-13, 2-16, 3-6, 3-7, 11-14, E-3, E-12
Urbanization ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-1, 2-10, 2-13, 2-16, 3-5, 3-6, 4-10,
6-1,7-5,7-9,12-6,0-1, E-9, E-11, E-12
Utilities o ••••••••••• o ••• 0 •• 0 •••••••••••• 0 ••• 0 ••••••••••••••••••• 2-15,8-6,8-7,10-7,11-4,11-14, C-1
Utility ... 0 I • I ••• I ••••••••••••• I 0 •••••••••••••• 0 •• 0 I ••• 0 ••••••• I •••••• 0 •• 3-7, 11-14, 11-15, 11-21
Vacant land 0 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 0 •••• I ••• 2-1,2-2,2-5,2-8,2-14,7-5, 11-14, E-4, E-8
Waiver 0 ••••••• 10 •••••••••••• 10 10 • 0 I •••• I •••••••• 10 • I ••••••• 10 2-15
Water 0 •••••••••••••• 0 • I •••••••••• 10 • 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-9, 2-10, 2-15, 2-16, 2-19, 3-5,3-6,
3-7,4-2,4-5,4-6,4-9,4-10,5-1,5-2,5-3,6-1,6-2,6-3,
6-4, 7-4, 8-5, 8-9, 8-10, 9-1, 9-2, 9-5, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4,
10-5,10-7,10-9,11-1,11-2,11-4,11-5,11-6,11-14,11-15,
11-17,11-19,11-20,11-21,11-22, A-1, A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2,
C-1, D-1, E-1,E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5, E-8, E-9, E-10, E-11
Water quality 10 ••••••••••••• II • .. 1-1, 1-3, 3-5, 4-5, 5-1, 5-2, 11-5, E-1, E-4
Water resources 0 ••••• 10 ••••••••••••• II •• "' •••••••••••••••• II •••••• 4-5, B-1, C-1
Water storage 11-6, 11-21, A-1, B-1
Water system 0 •••••••••• I •••• I ••• I ••••• I • • • • • • • • • •• 1-3, 5-2, 8-9, 11-4, 11-5, 11-17, 11-20, 11-22
Water treatment . . . I. • • • • • • • • • • •••• I • I • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • • I • 1-3, 2-5, 2-9, 5-3, 11-1, 11-4, 11-5, 11-6, 11-15
Watershed .. I •• I •••• I •• I •••• I ••••• I • I ••••• I ••••••••••••• I •••••••• I • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 4-5, 4-10, A-2
Weatherization II II II II 7-9, 10-1, 10-2, 10-6, 10-7, 10-10
Wells 4-5, 4-6, B-1, B-2
Wetlands 10 •••••••• I ••••••••••••••••• I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4-5, 4-10
Wildlife 3-5,4-2,4-9,4-10, A-1, A-2, A-3,C-1, E-3,E-4
'Willametteriver I ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-5,4-7
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Index
City of Silverton
Comprehensive Plan
Wind .... " ... " .. """ ... " ""." "" .. "" ... "" .... "."." .... "."""""" .... "". 4-2, 10-3, A-1, A-2
Zoning .. " . " " " " .• " " " . " " " " ... " " " " " " . " ." 1-1,1-2,1-3,2-2,2-8,2-10,2-13,2-15,2-19,3-5,3-6,3-7,
3-8, 4-1, 4-2, 4...9, 4-10, 6-7, 7-9, 7-10, 8-10, 9...5, 9-8, 10-10
Index-B