Aviation planning within the Department falls into two broad areas, system planning and land-use planning.
System Planning includes:
- Development and oversight of Oregon Aviation Plan to provide long-range policy guidance for the maintenance, preservation and development of Oregon's aviation system.
- Statewide pavement management program.
- State-owned airport master plans.
- Coordination of airport layout plan (ALP) development or updates with local airport sponsors.
- Aviation planning assistance for state and local agencies, port districts and the public.
- Small airport entitlement program.
Land-use Planning includes:
- Evaluation of land uses, planning and zoning issues that may impact airports or aviation safety.
- Links to Oregon Administrative Rules governing airport land use planning.
- Assistance to local governments in applying Oregon's airport land use laws and rules to areas surrounding their airports.
- Analysis and comment on proposed federal or state legislation affecting land use or airspace obstructions near airports.
- Technical assistance to local governments in land use and zoning matters.
- Evaluation and comment on potential hazards to air navigation.
- Help with reporting requirements for obstructions around airports (FAA Form 7460-1).
- General information regarding land-use planning around airports.
For questions, copies of forms or other assistance with aviation system planning or land-use planning, contact Tom Franklin at 800-874-0102 ext 232 or Thomas.W.Franklin@state.or.us.
Land-Use Assistance
Aircraft Traffic Monitoring
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