Task force hears concerns that draft LCDC rule changes could limit rural community expansion
County representative warned that proposed rule adjustments under the RAC/LCDC would favor urban unincorporated communities and, as drafted, would constrain rural communities without community sewer systems from expanding or using some voluntary options.
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A county commissioner reported on recent RAC (rule advisory committee) and LCDC activity about rule changes for unincorporated communities. The commissioner said the draft rules discussed by the RAC were heavily focused on urban unincorporated communities and that proposed distance requirements and a community‑sewer prerequisite would make it physically difficult for many rural communities in Clatsop County to expand or take advantage of the optional changes.
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