ORS § 215.249 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.249
215.249 Division of land for application of biosolids
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 215.263 (Land divisions in exclusive farm use zones) , the governing body of a county or its designee may not approve a proposed division of land in an exclusive farm use zone for the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids described in ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(y) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(v). [2001 c.488 §6; 2009 c.850 §6]

Note: See note under 215.246 (Approval of land application of certain substances) .

Source: Section 215.249 — Division of land for application of biosolids , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.140 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.140
209.140 Necessary interference with corners or accessories
Status: in_force

(1) Any person or public agency that finds it necessary to interfere with or pave over any established public land survey corner or accessories for any reason, shall notify the county surveyor prior to the interference, who shall lower and witness the monument, or place another monument and witness over the existing monument or reference and replace or set a witness monument, as the case may demand, and record the proceedings in the record of permanent surveys. The county surveyor may charge a fee in an amount that will reimburse the county for the work performed.

(2) When an emergency exists and the county surveyor is unavailable, the person or public agency causing the interference shall cause a registered professional land surveyor to preserve the monument as required in subsection (1) of this section. The registered professional land surveyor referencing the monument shall notify the county surveyor of the references within two business days after the references or interference, whichever occurs first. [Amended by 1979 c.653 §9; 1985 c.582 §8; 1989 c.394 §11]

Source: Section 209.140 — Necessary interference with corners or accessories; prior notice to county surveyor required; exception for emergency; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.310 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.310
206.310 Service of papers on sheriff
Status: in_force

Personal service of a paper upon the sheriff may be made by delivering it to a person belonging to and in the office during office hours, or if no such person is there, by leaving it in the office, or if the office is not open, by delivering it to the county clerk or the deputy of the county clerk, at the county clerk’s office. [Formerly 206.130]

Source: Section 206.310 — Service of papers on sheriff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 204.116 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 204 / Section 204.116
204.116 Governing body to fix compensation of county officers, deputies and employees
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, the governing body of each county shall fix the compensation of its own members and of every other county officer, deputy and employee when the compensation of such individuals is paid from county funds.

(2) Any commission, fees or other moneys received by a county officer, deputy or employee for services rendered in the course of that individual’s office or employment may not be allowed to or retained by that individual, but shall promptly be paid into the county treasury except:

(a) For compensation fixed under subsection (1) of this section;

(b) As otherwise determined by the governing body of the county; or

(c) As otherwise provided by ORS 106.120 (Who may solemnize marriage) or 205.320 (Fees collected by county clerk) (1)(f). [1981 c.48 §2; 1997 c.253 §2; 1997 c.424 §2; 1999 c.776 §4; 2001 c.501 §8; 2015 c.27 §21]

Source: Section 204.116 — Governing body to fix compensation of county officers, deputies and employees; disposition of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors204.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.115 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.115
209.115 Qualifications
Status: in_force

An individual is not eligible to hold the office of county surveyor or deputy county surveyor unless the individual is a registered professional land surveyor. [1989 c.394 §3]

Source: Section 209.115 — Qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.720 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.720
203.720 Electors of county may adopt, amend, revise or repeal county charter
Status: in_force

The electors of any county, by majority vote of such electors voting thereon at any legally called election, may adopt, amend, revise or repeal a county charter. The charter, or legislation passed by the county pursuant thereto, shall provide a method whereby the electors of the county, by majority vote of such electors voting thereon at any legally called election, may amend, revise or repeal the charter. The county charter and legislative provisions relating to the amendment, revision or repeal of the charter are deemed to be matters of county concern and shall prevail over any conflicting provisions of ORS 203.710 (Performance of functions by officers designated by county law) to 203.770 (Copies of charters and amendments, revisions and repeals) and other state statutes unless otherwise specifically provided by conflicting state statutes first effective after January 1, 1961. [1959 c.527 §2]

Source: Section 203.720 — Electors of county may adopt, amend, revise or repeal county charter; certain provisions, deemed matters of county concern, to prevail over state law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.439 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.439
215.439 Solar energy systems in residential or commercial zones
Status: in_force

(1) The installation and use on a residential structure of a solar photovoltaic energy system or a solar thermal energy system is an outright permitted use in any zone in which residential structures are an allowed use.

(2) The installation and use on a commercial structure of a solar photovoltaic energy system or a solar thermal energy system is an outright permitted use in any zone in which commercial structures are an allowed use.

(3) Approval of a permit application under ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) is, notwithstanding the definition of “permit” in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) , a ministerial function if:

(a) The installation of a solar energy system can be accomplished without increasing the footprint of the residential or commercial structure or the peak height of the portion of the roof on which the system is installed; and

(b) The solar energy system would be mounted so that the plane of the system is parallel to the slope of the roof.

(4) As part of the permit approval process, a county:

(a) May not charge a fee pursuant to ORS 215.416 (Permit application) for processing a permit;

(b) May not require extensive surveys or site evaluations including, but not limited to, vegetation surveys, contour maps and elevation drawings; and

(c) May charge building permit fees pursuant to ORS 455.020 (Purpose) , 455.210 (Fees) and 455.220 (Surcharge on building permit fees) .

(5) Subsections (3) and (4) of this section do not apply to a permit application for a residential or commercial structure that is:

(a) A federally or locally designated historic building or landmark or that is located in a federally or locally designated historic district.

(b) A conservation landmark designated by a city or county because of the historic, cultural, archaeological, architectural or similar merit of the landmark.

(c) Located in an area designated as a significant scenic resource unless the material used is:

(A) Designated as anti-reflective; or

(B) Eleven percent or less reflective.

(6) As used in this section, “solar photovoltaic energy system” has the meaning given that term in ORS 757.360 (Definitions for ORS 757.360 to 757.380) . [2011 c.464 §1]

Note: 215.439 (Solar energy systems in residential or commercial zones) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 215 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 215.439 — Solar energy systems in residential or commercial zones , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.255 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.255
205.255 Filing requirement as recording requirement
Status: in_force

Any requirement by the laws of this state that an instrument described in ORS 205.246 (Instruments to be recorded) be filed in the office of the county clerk or that an instrument be filed in deed or mortgage records shall be considered to be a requirement that such instruments be recorded instead of being filed. [Formerly 21.530; 1991 c.230 §16]

Source: Section 205.255 — Filing requirement as recording requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.050 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.050
201.050 Columbia County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Columbia County is as follows: Beginning at the point where the northern boundary of the state is intersected by the projection north of the range line between ranges 5 and 6 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence south along such projection and range line to the southwest corner of township 4 north, range 5 west; thence east along the line between townships 3 north and 4 north of the Willamette Base Line to the northeast corner of section 3, township 3 north, range 3 west; thence south along section lines to the southwest corner of section 11 of such township; thence east along section lines to the southeast corner of section 12 of such township; thence south along the township line to the southeast corner of section 13 in such township; thence east along section lines to the northeast corner of section 21, township 3 north, range 2 west; thence south to the southeast corner of section 21 of such township; thence east along section lines to the southwest corner of section 23, township 3 north, range 1 west; thence north to the west quarter-corner of such section; thence east along quarter-section lines to the boundary of the state; thence northerly and westerly along the boundary of the state to the point of beginning.

Source: Section 201.050 — Columbia County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.794 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.794
215.794 Review of county rezoning designations
Status: in_force

(1) A county shall submit decisions on planning and rezoning designations under ORS 215.788 (Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use) to 215.794 (Review of county rezoning designations) to the Department of Land Conservation and Development for review pursuant to the procedures set forth in this section and ORS 197.659 (Commission approval of certain changes in comprehensive plans or land use regulations) .

(2) The department shall coordinate with:

(a) The State Department of Agriculture in reviewing decisions on planning and rezoning designations for lands planned for farm use or mixed farm and forest use.

(b) The State Forestry Department in reviewing decisions on planning and rezoning designations for lands planned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use.

(3) The Land Conservation and Development Commission has exclusive jurisdiction for review of a county’s decision made under ORS 215.788 (Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use) to 215.794 (Review of county rezoning designations) .

(4) A person who participated in the proceedings leading to the county’s decisions under ORS 215.788 (Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use) to 215.794 (Review of county rezoning designations) may not raise an issue on review before the commission that was not raised in the local proceedings.

(5) The commission may adopt rules implementing ORS 215.788 (Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use) to 215.794 (Review of county rezoning designations) . [2009 c.873 §7]

Note: See note under 215.788 (Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use) .

Source: Section 215.794 — Review of county rezoning designations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.080 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.080
209.080 Compensation
Status: in_force

The compensation for the county surveyor shall be as determined by the county court or board of county commissioners, and paid out of the county treasury upon order of the county court. [Amended by 1979 c.653 §5; 1981 c.111 §1; 1989 c.394 §8]

Source: Section 209.080 — Compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 210.230 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 210 / Section 210.230
210.230 Preparation, distribution and use of official receipts
Status: reserved

(1) A county accountant shall have prepared suitable forms of receipts, and from time to time shall deliver to the treasurer and to every officer authorized by law to charge any fee, commission, percentage, allowance or compensation for the performance of any official duty, as many official receipts as may be required, charging such officers for them.

(2) When the books or rolls containing receipts are exhausted by the officer receiving them, the officer shall file a record of the receipts issued and keep the same in convenient form for examination.

(3) Whenever any receipt is issued by any officer, it shall contain the date issued, the name of the person making payment, the amount of payment, the nature of the service for which the charge is made and the name and official designation of the officer performing the service. Corresponding entries shall appear on each record of the receipt.

(4) The receipt shall be given to the person making payment, and at the close of each day a record of such receipts shall be filed with the accountant.

(5) Each officer receiving any fee, commission, percentage, allowance or compensation, as described in this section, shall, on or before the fourth day of each month, pay the same to the treasurer and take a receipt therefor.

(6) The treasurer shall, on or before the fifth day of each month, file duplicates of all receipts issued by the treasurer with the accountant.

(7) All such payments by officers to the treasurer shall be accompanied by an itemized statement of the various services for which charges were made and the amount of each charge. Each officer shall file a duplicate of the statement with the accountant.

(8) Every officer receiving blank receipts from the accountant shall, on or before the fifth day of each month, exhibit to the accountant all unused receipts remaining. [Amended by 1981 c.216 §13; 1983 c.310 §14]

CHAPTERS 211 TO 213 [Reserved for expansion]

Source: Section 210.230 — Preparation, distribution and use of official receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors210.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.406 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.406
215.406 Planning and zoning hearings officers
Status: in_force

(1) A county governing body may authorize appointment of one or more planning and zoning hearings officers, to serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The hearings officer shall conduct hearings on applications for such classes of permits and contested cases as the county governing body designates.

(2) In the absence of a hearings officer a planning commission or the governing body may serve as hearings officer with all the powers and duties of a hearings officer. [1973 c.552 §13; 1977 c.766 §10]

Source: Section 215.406 — Planning and zoning hearings officers; duties and powers; authority of governing body or planning commission to conduct hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 208.090 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 208 / Section 208.090
208.090 Monthly financial statement
Status: in_force

The county treasurer of each county shall, on or before the 10th day of each calendar month, file with the county court a statement in writing showing, as of the first of the then calendar month:

(1) The amount of cash on hand in the custody of the county treasurer as county treasurer;

(2) The banks in which such funds are deposited, with the amounts so deposited in each bank;

(3) The security furnished the county by each bank to cover such deposits, and the interest rates paid on such deposits; and

(4) A statement of the amount of outstanding warrant indebtedness of the county and the date up to which the county’s warrant indebtedness has been redeemed.

Source: Section 208.090 — Monthly financial statement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors208.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.080 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.080
202.080 Boundaries to conform to established legal subdivisions
Status: in_force

(1) In the establishment of any proposed new county and in the establishment of the boundaries of counties in which a change is proposed, the same shall be made to conform to the established government legal subdivisions.

(2) For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [Amended by 2001 c.138 §6]

Source: Section 202.080 — Boundaries to conform to established legal subdivisions; filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 208.070 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 208 / Section 208.070
208.070 Manner of keeping books
Status: in_force

The county treasurer shall so arrange and keep the books of the county treasurer that the amount received and paid out, on account of separate and distinct funds, or specific appropriations, shall be exhibited in separate accounts, as well as the whole receipts and expenditures by one general account.

Source: Section 208.070 — Manner of keeping books , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors208.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.010 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.010
202.010 “County court” defined
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the term “county court” includes board of county commissioners.

Source: Section 202.010 — “County court” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.070 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.070
202.070 Operation and effect of proclamation
Status: in_force

(1) If the election was for the purpose of establishing a new county, it thereafter shall be a county for all civil, military and other purposes.

(2) If the election was for the purpose of changing county boundaries, the boundaries of the county shall be changed to conform to the description furnished by the county clerk in the certificate provided in ORS 202.050 (Certification of election to Secretary of State) . If such change in county boundaries resulted in the elimination of any existing county, thereafter the eliminated county shall cease to function and the authority of its officers shall cease for all purposes other than the auditing and paying of all outstanding claims against such county and the safekeeping of all county property until proper transfers and assignments of the same have been made.

(3) If the election was for the purpose of changing county boundaries, the change shall take effect within 30 days after the Governor issues the proclamation provided for in ORS 202.060 (Proclamation by Governor) and the territory taken from any county and added to another county by reason of the change shall become a part of the county to which it has been added and for all purposes shall be deemed a portion thereof and be governed by the laws of this state relating to counties.

Source: Section 202.070 — Operation and effect of proclamation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.110 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.110
205.110 General powers and duties of county clerk
Status: in_force

(1) The county clerk in each county shall keep and maintain the records of the county governing body.

(2) The county clerk of any county in which the county court has judicial functions shall, for the county court:

(a) Keep the seal of the court, and affix it in all cases required by law.

(b) Record the proceedings of the court.

(c) Keep the records, files, books and papers pertaining to the court.

(d) File all papers delivered to the clerk for that purpose in any action or proceeding in the court.

(e) Attend the terms of the court, administer oaths and receive the verdict of a jury in any action or proceeding therein, in the presence and under the direction of the court.

(f) Under the direction of the court enter its orders and judgments.

(g) Authenticate, by certificate or transcript, as may be required, the records, files or proceedings of the court, or any paper pertaining thereto, and filed with the clerk.

(h) Exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred upon the clerk by statute.

(i) In the performance of duties pertaining to the court, conform to the direction of the court.

(3) The county clerk may take and certify the proof and acknowledgment of a conveyance of real property or any other written instrument authorized or required to be proved or acknowledged. [1977 c.594 §2; 1981 s.s. c.3 §39; 1983 c.327 §5; 1985 c.540 §40; 1991 c.230 §11]

Source: Section 205.110 — General powers and duties of county clerk , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.304 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.304
215.304 Rule adoption
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall not adopt or implement any rule to identify or designate small-scale farmland or secondary land.

(2) Amendments required to conform rules to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section and ORS 215.700 (Resource land dwelling policy) to 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) shall be adopted by March 1, 1994.

(3) Any portion of a rule inconsistent with the provisions of ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) , 215.214 (1991 Edition), 215.288 (1991 Edition), 215.317 (Permitted uses on marginal land) , 215.327 (Divisions of marginal land) and 215.337 (1991 Edition) or 215.700 (Resource land dwelling policy) to 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) on March 1, 1994:

(a) Shall not be implemented or enforced; and

(b) Has no legal effect.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, the uses authorized by ORS 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(x) or (2)(n) may be established on land in exclusive farm use zones, including high-value farmland. [1993 c.792 §28; 2001 c.672 §19; 2012 c.74 §4]

Source: Section 215.304 — Rule adoption; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.200 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.200
202.200 Apportionment of state taxes payable
Status: in_force

A new county’s proportion of the state taxes shall be determined as follows:

(1) If the new county is formed from one county, the new county shall pay its pro rata share of the amount of state taxes which the county from which it is formed is to pay for that year, and for each succeeding year thereafter until otherwise provided for, based upon the ratio that the taxable valuation of the property in the new county bears to the taxable valuation of the property of the original county before the new county was formed.

(2) If the new county is formed from more than one county, the new county shall pay its pro rata share of the amount of state taxes which each of the counties from which it is formed is to pay for that year, and for each succeeding year thereafter until otherwise provided for, based upon the ratio that the taxable valuation of the property in the area taken from each original county bears to the taxable valuation of the property in each original county before the new county was formed.

(3) In the event the election was for the purpose of a change in county boundaries and a portion of the territory in one county has been added to another county, the state taxes shall be adjusted in the same manner and upon the same basis as in the formation of new counties from more than one county.

Source: Section 202.200 — Apportionment of state taxes payable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.185 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.185
215.185 Remedies for unlawful structures or land use
Status: in_force

(1) In case a building or other structure is, or is proposed to be, located, constructed, maintained, repaired, altered, or used, or any land is, or is proposed to be, used, in violation of an ordinance or regulation designed to implement a comprehensive plan, the governing body of the county or a person whose interest in real property in the county is or may be affected by the violation, may, in addition to other remedies provided by law, institute injunction, mandamus, abatement, or other appropriate proceedings to prevent, temporarily or permanently enjoin, abate, or remove the unlawful location, construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, or use. When a temporary restraining order is granted in a suit instituted by a person who is not exempt from furnishing bonds or undertakings under ORS 22.010 (State, county or city not required to furnish any bond in any action) , the person shall furnish undertaking as provided in ORCP 82 A(1).

(2) The court may allow the prevailing party reasonable attorney fees and expenses in a judicial proceeding authorized by this section that involves a dwelling approved to relieve a temporary hardship. However, if the court allows the plaintiff reasonable attorney fees or expenses, such fees or expenses shall not be charged to the county if the county did not actively defend itself or the landowner in the proceeding.

(3) Nothing in this section requires the governing body of a county or a person whose interest in real property in the county is or may be affected to avail itself of a remedy allowed by this section or by any other law. [1955 c.439 §7; 1963 c.619 §12; 1977 c.766 §6; 1981 c.898 §48; 1983 c.826 §5; 2001 c.225 §1]

Source: Section 215.185 — Remedies for unlawful structures or land use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.100 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.100
209.100 Administering oaths
Status: in_force

The county surveyor or a deputy may administer the oaths or affirmations necessary to the legal establishment of roads and other surveys, and to take the evidence of any person who may be produced to prove any point material to such survey. [Amended by 1979 c.653 §7]

Source: Section 209.100 — Administering oaths , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.044 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.044
215.044 Solar access ordinances
Status: in_force

(1) County governing bodies may adopt and implement solar access ordinances. The ordinances shall provide and protect to the extent feasible solar access to the south face of buildings during solar heating hours, taking into account latitude, topography, microclimate, existing development, existing vegetation and planned uses and densities. The county governing body shall consider for inclusion in any solar access ordinance, but not be limited to, standards for:

(a) The orientation of new streets, lots and parcels;

(b) The placement, height, bulk and orientation of new buildings;

(c) The type and placement of new trees on public street rights of way and other public property; and

(d) Planned uses and densities to conserve energy, facilitate the use of solar energy, or both.

(2) The State Department of Energy shall actively encourage and assist county governing bodies’ efforts to protect and provide for solar access.

(3) As used in this section, “solar heating hours” means those hours between three hours before and three hours after the sun is at its highest point above the horizon on December 21. [1981 c.722 §2]

Source: Section 215.044 — Solar access ordinances; purpose; standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.325 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.325
206.325 Expenses of sheriff in caring for property in custody
Status: in_force

A sheriff is entitled to claim from the plaintiff or moving party in any account, action or proceeding such reasonable sums of money as the sheriff may have been compelled to pay or incur in the care of property in the custody of the sheriff, under attachment, execution or proceedings for the claim and delivery of personal property. [Formerly 204.425]

Source: Section 206.325 — Expenses of sheriff in caring for property in custody , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.100 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.100
215.100 Cooperation with other agencies
Status: in_force

The county planning commission shall advise and cooperate with other planning commissions within the state, and shall upon request, or on its own initiative, furnish advice or reports to any city, county, officer or department on any problem comprehended in county planning.

Source: Section 215.100 — Cooperation with other agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.515 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.515
205.515 Orders or warrants issued by state agency or officer
Status: in_force

(1) If an order or warrant issued by a state agency or officer was docketed in the judgment docket of the circuit court of any county before October 3, 1989, notice of satisfaction or release of the lien of an order or warrant so docketed shall be docketed in the same judgment docket in which the order or warrant was docketed.

(2) If an order or warrant issued by a state agency or officer was docketed in the judgment docket of a circuit court of any county before October 3, 1989, the officer or agency may cause such an order or warrant to be transferred to and recorded in the County Clerk Lien Record of the same county in which the order or warrant was originally docketed as provided in subsection (3) of this section. An order or warrant so transferred shall continue the lien created by the original docketing of the order or warrant.

(3) Upon request, the clerk of a circuit court shall supply to an officer or agency a certified copy of any order or warrant docketed in the judgment docket of a circuit court before October 3, 1989. That certified copy may then be recorded in the County Clerk Lien Record of the county where the circuit court is located in the same manner and with the same effect provided for the recording of original orders and warrants. Upon recording of the order or warrant, the agency or officer shall as soon as possible thereafter cause to be returned to the clerk of the circuit court that prepared the certified copy, the original of that certified copy reflecting the recording of the copy in the County Clerk Lien Record and the date of the recording. The clerk shall then cause to be entered in the register a notation reflecting the recording of the order or warrant in the County Clerk Lien Record and the date of the recording.

(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the status of liens created by, or require the transfer from, any judgment docket to any County Clerk Lien Record of any order or warrant docketed in a judgment docket before October 3, 1989. [1989 c.706 §5; 2003 c.576 §196]

Source: Section 205.515 — Orders or warrants issued by state agency or officer; docketing; transfer to County Clerk Lien Record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.105 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.105
203.105 Program in Governor’s office to assist counties in fiscal distress
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of providing assistance to counties in fiscal distress, there is created in the Governor’s office a service delivery technical assistance program.

(2) The service delivery technical assistance program shall:

(a) Award, to public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , and administer grants for service delivery innovation.

(b) Enter into agreements with public and private entities to provide technical assistance to public bodies.

(c) Convene task forces and work groups as deemed necessary by the program to advance the purposes of this section. [2013 c.760 §1]

Note: 203.105 (Program in Governor’s office to assist counties in fiscal distress) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 203 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 203.105 — Program in Governor’s office to assist counties in fiscal distress , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.433 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.433
215.433 Supplemental application for remaining permitted uses following denial of initial application
Status: in_force

(1) A person whose application for a permit is denied by the governing body of a county or its designee under ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) may submit to the county a supplemental application for any or all other uses allowed under the county’s comprehensive plan and land use regulations in the zone that was the subject of the denied application.

(2) The governing body of a county or its designee shall take final action on a supplemental application submitted under this section, including resolution of all appeals, within 240 days after the application is deemed complete. Except that 240 days shall substitute for 120 days or 150 days, as appropriate, all other applicable provisions of ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) shall apply to a supplemental application submitted under this section.

(3) A supplemental application submitted under this section shall include a request for any rezoning or zoning variance that may be required to issue a permit under the county’s comprehensive plan and land use regulations.

(4) The governing body of the county or its designee shall adopt specific findings describing the reasons for approving or denying:

(a) A use for which approval is sought under this section; and

(b) A rezoning or variance requested in the application. [1999 c.648 §2; 1999 c.648 §2a]

Source: Section 215.433 — Supplemental application for remaining permitted uses following denial of initial application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.232 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.232
205.232 Conditions for instruments to be recorded
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 205.327 (Penalty for presenting nonstandard instruments for recording) , a county clerk shall not accept any instrument for recording unless the text of the instrument is typed, written or printed in 10-point type or larger on paper that is not larger than 14 inches long and 8-1/2 inches wide and which paper is of sufficient quality for recording photographically. However, this section does not apply to out-of-state notarial acts or to certified copies of public records presented to a county clerk for recording. [1991 c.230 §2; 1993 c.321 §3; 2023 c.3 §1]

Source: Section 205.232 — Conditions for instruments to be recorded; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.297 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.297
215.297 Verifying continuity for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones
Status: in_force

(1) As part of the conditional use approval process under ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) , for the purpose of verifying the existence, continuity and nature of the business described in ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2)(w) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2)(y), representatives of the business may apply to the county and submit evidence including, but not limited to, sworn affidavits or other documentary evidence that the business qualifies.

(2) A use authorized in ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2)(w) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2)(y) may be altered, restored or replaced pursuant to ORS 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) (5) to (11). [2003 c.247 §4; 2021 c.25 §8]

Note: 215.297 (Verifying continuity for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 215 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 215.297 — Verifying continuity for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 210.130 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 210 / Section 210.130
210.130 Additional bond or letter of credit
Status: in_force

Whenever, in the opinion of the board of county commissioners, the county accountant’s letter of credit, bond or any surety thereon becomes insufficient, the board shall require an additional bond or letter of credit. An additional bond or letter of credit shall also be required when a surety to a bond dies or ceases to be a resident of the county. The county accountant or any of the deputies of the accountant, who are required by law to give bonds or letters of credit, may present as surety any lawfully authorized surety company, to be approved by the county commissioners, and the commissioners may pay the premium thereon. [Amended by 1981 c.216 §3; 1983 c.310 §4; 1991 c.331 §48; 2005 c.22 §160]

Source: Section 210.130 — Additional bond or letter of credit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors210.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.360 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.360
205.360 Clerk to receipt and account for certain probate fees collected
Status: in_force

The clerk of the county court shall receive and receipt for fees prescribed in ORS 21.170 (Probate filing fees and accounting fees) that are collected by the clerk, stating in the receipt the amount so received, from whom received and on what account the amount was received, specifying the cause or proceeding. If it is ascertained at any time that the clerk has received any such fees not so accounted for, or done service without collecting fees therefor as provided in ORS 21.170 (Probate filing fees and accounting fees) , or neglected duty in any other respect, the payment of salary of the clerk shall be withheld until the matter is fully rectified. [Amended by 1981 s.s. c.3 §99; 2011 c.595 §136]

Source: Section 205.360 — Clerk to receipt and account for certain probate fees collected , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.130 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.130
202.130 State laws to govern county court
Status: in_force

In all matters not specially provided for in this chapter, the county court appointed as provided in ORS 202.100 (County judge and commissioners for new county) shall be governed by the laws of this state then existing in relation to counties.

Source: Section 202.130 — State laws to govern county court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.080 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.080
201.080 Curry County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Curry County is as follows: Beginning on the shore of the Pacific Ocean at the section line between sections 21 and 28 of township 30 south of range 15 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence following the boundary line between Coos and Curry Counties, as defined in ORS 201.060 (Coos County) (1), to the southeast corner of Coos County, which point is the east quarter corner of section 13 of township 32 south of range 10 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence due south to a point on the summit of the ridge dividing the waters of the Rogue River from the Umpqua River, which point is the southwest corner of Douglas County; thence east along the southern boundary of Douglas County to the divide forming the eastern tributaries of John Mule Creek; thence south following the western boundary line of Josephine County, as defined in ORS 201.170 (Josephine County) , to the parallel of 42 degrees north latitude; thence west to the Pacific Ocean; thence north along the line of the Pacific Ocean to the place of beginning. [Amended by 1999 c.600 §2]

Source: Section 201.080 — Curry County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.220 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.220
209.220 Oath taken by employees
Status: in_force

Each person employed by the county surveyor or a deputy shall, before commencing the duty assigned, take an oath or affirmation faithfully and impartially to execute the duties of employment. The county surveyor or a deputy shall administer the oath or affirmation of each employee. [Amended by 1979 c.653 §14]

Source: Section 209.220 — Oath taken by employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 204.005 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 204 / Section 204.005
204.005 Election or appointment of county officers
Status: in_force

(1) The following county officers shall be elected at the primary election or general election, as provided in ORS 249.088 (Nomination or election of candidate at nominating election) :

(a) A sheriff.

(b) A county clerk.

(c) A county assessor.

(d) A county treasurer.

(e) A county commissioner to succeed any commissioner whose term of office expires the following January.

(f) In any county where there is a vacancy from any cause in the office of county commissioner, an additional commissioner to fill the vacancy.

(2) Unless an adopted county charter or a county ordinance provides otherwise, the governing body of a county shall appoint a county surveyor. [Subsection (2) enacted as 1953 c.477 §2; subsection (3) enacted as 1959 c.174 §3; 1959 c.628 §1; 1961 c.571 §3; subsection (4) enacted as 1963 c.386 §2; 1965 c.221 §21; 1969 c.532 §3; 1971 c.88 §4; 1983 c.327 §4; 2005 c.797 §29; 2009 c.491 §1]

Source: Section 204.005 — Election or appointment of county officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors204.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.459 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.459
215.459 Private campground in forest zones and mixed farm and forest zones
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to the approval of the county governing body or its designee, a private campground may be established in an area zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use. Subject to the approval of the county governing body or its designee, the campground may provide yurts for overnight camping. No more than one-third or a maximum of 10 campsites, whichever is smaller, may include a yurt. The yurt shall be located on the ground or on a wood floor with no permanent foundation.

(b) A public park or campground may be established as provided in ORS 195.120 (Rules and planning goal amendments for parks required) in an area zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use.

(2) Upon request of a county governing body, the Land Conservation and Development Commission may provide by rule for an increase in the number of yurts allowed on all or a portion of the campgrounds in a county if the commission determines that the increase will comply with the standards described in ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) (1).

(3) As used in this section, “yurt” means a round, domed shelter of cloth or canvas on a collapsible frame with no plumbing, sewage disposal hookup or internal cooking appliance. [1999 c.758 §4]

Source: Section 215.459 — Private campground in forest zones and mixed farm and forest zones; yurts; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).