The City commissioned work on Natural Features Inventories throughout the Corvallis Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for streams, wetlands, riparian areas, wildlife habitats, significant vegetation, and tree groves. The consultants, a group of scientists led by Winterbrook Planning, have now completed these inventories.

The final inventory information is available in following the downloadable Adobe Acrobat (pdf) files. (Note: the following files are quite large. If you prefer, a computer disk with these and other files relating to the Natural Features Implementation-Land Development Code Update can be purchased from the Planning Division for $5.00.

Order #2004-161: Natural Features Inventory and Local Wetlands Inventory:

• Part 1 (nfp-order2004-161a.pdf) (3.79 MB)
• Part 2 (nfp-order2004-161b.pdf)(4.82 MB)

The Natural Features Inventories were conducted as part of a multi-year Natural Features Project. The Natural Features Project consists of inventories of streams, wetlands, riparian areas, flood plains, areas prone to landslides and wildfires, steep slopes, wildlife habitats, tree groves, scenic views, and archeological resources within the UGB. The information is being used by the community to establish priorities for future planning in Corvallis, to meet the Corvallis Comprehensive Plan policies, and to meet State of Oregon requirements for natural resource and natural hazards planning. The information also will be available for Benton County’s planning programs.

The completed inventory information was used by the City as it conducted a process that balanced providing sufficient lands for housing and economic development while protecting significant natural resources. This effort is referred to as the "Land Development Code Update, Phase III". There were many opportunities for citizen input as part of this effort. After receiving comments from property owners and other interested citizens, the City developed a combination of incentives, educational materials, and regulations to protect the significant natural features and reduce the risks associated with natural hazards. For more information, call the Planning Division at 766-6908.

Additional Natural Features Background Information:

• Project Objectives
• Frequently-Asked Questions
• Final January 16, 2002 Natural Features Scoping Project Report (263 KB)
• Natural Features Scoping Project Study Areas Map - Large Color (18" X 31") Version (5,436 KB)
• Natural Features Scoping Project Study Areas Map - Small Black and White (8 1/2" X 11") Version (242 KB)
• Corvallis Wetland Information
• Corvallis Flood Plain Information
• Corvallis Endangered Species Act Response Plan
• City of Corvallis Comprehensive Plan
• Corvallis 2020 Vision Statement - text only (full color versions available from the Planning Division at no charge)
• State of Oregon Land Use Planning Goals:
  
  • Goal 5 - Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources
  • Goal 6 Air, Water and Land Resources Quality
  • Goal 7 Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards
  • Goal 9 Economic Development
  • Goal 10 Housing
  • Goal 14 Urbanization

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