3.4.9 Additional Criteria for Modification of the Urban Growth Boundary
This paragraph is included in your selections.
A. Where a plan amendment involves modification of the Urban Growth Boundary established in the Comprehensive Plan, all the following criteria shall be considered:
1. The change does not expand the UGB further into a critical watershed;
2. The change does not significantly increase long-term infrastructure maintenance costs for the City or County; and
3. The change would address a clear need for the community based on the adopted Comprehensive Plan policies.
B. Notwithstanding the above criteria, the Governing Body shall consider whether those parcels were previously included in the 2005 Comprehensive Plan’s Suburban Development Tier.