(1) This chapter is enacted in order to provide a method of making available in metropolitan areas public services not adequately available through previously authorized governmental agencies.

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 268.030

  • District: means a metropolitan service district established under this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 268.020
  • District charter: means a home rule charter enacted by the electors of a district under section 14, Article XI, Oregon Constitution. See Oregon Statutes 268.020
  • Metropolitan area: means that area which on October 4, 1997, lies within the boundaries of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties. See Oregon Statutes 268.020
  • Metropolitan significance: means having major or significant district-wide impact. See Oregon Statutes 268.020

(2) To this end not more than one district may be established under this chapter in any metropolitan area.

(3) Subject to the provisions of a district charter, a district, where formed, shall provide for those aspects of land use planning having metropolitan significance. [1969 c.700 § 3; 1975 c.510 § 1; 1977 c.95 § 16; 1977 c.665 § 3; 1977 c.782 § 3; 1997 c.833 § 5]