ORS § 215.427 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.427
215.427 Final action on permit or zone change application
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (3), (5) and (10) of this section, for land within an urban growth boundary and applications for mineral aggregate extraction, the governing body of a county or its designee shall take final action on an application for a permit, limited land use decision or zone change, including resolution of all appeals under ORS 215.422 (Review of decision of hearings officer or other authority) , within 120 days after the application is deemed complete. The governing body of a county or its designee shall take final action on all other applications for a permit, limited land use decision or zone change, including resolution of all appeals under ORS 215.422 (Review of decision of hearings officer or other authority) , within 150 days after the application is deemed complete, except as provided in subsections (3), (5) and (10) of this section.

(2) If an application for a permit, limited land use decision or zone change is incomplete, the governing body or its designee shall notify the applicant in writing of exactly what information is missing within 30 days of receipt of the application and allow the applicant to submit the missing information. The application shall be deemed complete for the purpose of subsection (1) of this section and ORS 197A.470 (Final action on affordable housing application) upon receipt by the governing body or its designee of:

(a) All of the missing information;

(b) Some of the missing information and written notice from the applicant that no other information will be provided; or

(c) Written notice from the applicant that none of the missing information will be provided.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the application was complete when first submitted or the applicant submits additional information, as described in subsection (2) of this section, within 180 days of the date the application was first submitted and the county has a comprehensive plan and land use regulations acknowledged under ORS 197.251 (Compliance acknowledgment) , approval or denial of the application shall be based upon the standards and criteria that were applicable at the time the application was first submitted.

(b) If the application is for industrial or traded sector development of a site identified under section 12, chapter 800, Oregon Laws 2003, and proposes an amendment to the comprehensive plan, approval or denial of the application must be based upon the standards and criteria that were applicable at the time the application was first submitted, provided the application complies with paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(4) On the 181st day after first being submitted, the application is void if the applicant has been notified of the missing information as required under subsection (2) of this section and has not submitted:

(a) All of the missing information;

(b) Some of the missing information and written notice that no other information will be provided; or

(c) Written notice that none of the missing information will be provided.

(5) The period set in subsection (1) of this section or the 100-day period set in ORS 197A.470 (Final action on affordable housing application) may be extended for a specified period of time at the written request of the applicant. The total of all extensions, except as provided in subsection (10) of this section for mediation, may not exceed 215 days.

(6) The period set in subsection (1) of this section applies:

(a) Only to decisions wholly within the authority and control of the governing body of the county; and

(b) Unless the parties have agreed to mediation as described in subsection (10) of this section or ORS 197.319 (Procedures prior to request of an enforcement order) (2)(b).

(7) Notwithstanding subsection (6) of this section, the period set in subsection (1) of this section and the 100-day period set in ORS 197A.470 (Final action on affordable housing application) do not apply to:

(a) A decision of the county making a change to an acknowledged comprehensive plan or a land use regulation that is submitted to the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development under ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) ; or

(b) A decision of a county involving an application for the development of residential structures within an urban growth boundary, where the county has tentatively approved the application and extends these periods by no more than seven days in order to assure the sufficiency of its final order.

(8) Except when an applicant requests an extension under subsection (5) of this section, if the governing body of the county or its designee does not take final action on an application for a permit, limited land use decision or zone change within 120 days or 150 days, as applicable, after the application is deemed complete, the county shall refund to the applicant either the unexpended portion of any application fees or deposits previously paid or 50 percent of the total amount of such fees or deposits, whichever is greater. The applicant is not liable for additional governmental fees incurred subsequent to the payment of such fees or deposits. However, the applicant is responsible for the costs of providing sufficient additional information to address relevant issues identified in the consideration of the application.

(9) A county may not compel an applicant to waive the period set in subsection (1) of this section or to waive the provisions of subsection (8) of this section or ORS 197A.470 (Final action on affordable housing application) or 215.429 (Mandamus proceeding when county fails to take final action on land use application within specified time) as a condition for taking any action on an application for a permit, limited land use decision or zone change except when such applications are filed concurrently and considered jointly with a plan amendment.

(10) The periods set forth in subsections (1) and (5) of this section and ORS 197A.470 (Final action on affordable housing application) may be extended by up to 90 additional days, if the applicant and the county agree that a dispute concerning the application will be mediated. [1997 c.414 §2; 1999 c.393 §§3,3a; enacted in lieu of 215.428 in 1999; 2003 c.800 §30; 2007 c.232 §1; 2009 c.873 §15; 2011 c.280 §10; 2017 c.745 §10; 2023 c.223 §3]

Source: Section 215.427 — Final action on permit or zone change application; refund of application fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.065 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.065
203.065 Violation of county ordinances
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 153.025 (Authority of political subdivision to specify ordinance violation as particular level of violation) , violation of an ordinance adopted by a county governing body under ORS 203.030 (Definition for ORS 203.030 to 203.075) to 203.075 (Applicable law for local improvement assessments) is a Class A violation. By ordinance, a county governing body may establish a specific fine violation as described in ORS 153.015 (Unclassified and specific fine violations) that provides for a higher fine than established under ORS 153.018 (Maximum fines) for Class A violations.

(2) The violator of a county ordinance may be prosecuted by the county in the name of the county, or be made the defendant in a civil proceeding by the county seeking redress of the violation.

(3) Every act or thing done, or anything existing within the limits of a county, which is declared by an ordinance of the county adopted under ORS 203.030 (Definition for ORS 203.030 to 203.075) to 203.075 (Applicable law for local improvement assessments) to be a nuisance, shall constitute a nuisance and may be regarded as such in all actions, suits and proceedings, unless the ordinance is declared void by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(4) Fines recovered under ORS 203.030 (Definition for ORS 203.030 to 203.075) to 203.075 (Applicable law for local improvement assessments) shall be paid to the clerk of the court in which recovery is had. After first deducting court costs in the proceedings, the clerk shall pay the remainder to the treasurer of the county for the general fund of the county.

(5) Any peace officer, as defined by ORS 161.015 (General definitions) , may enforce an ordinance adopted under ORS 203.035 (Power of county governing body or electors over matters of county concern) . [1973 c.282 §8; 1975 c.736 §4; 1977 c.766 §15; 1999 c.1051 §78a]

Source: Section 203.065 — Violation of county ordinances; remedies; enforcement; status of nuisance declared by ordinance; disposition of fines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.780 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.780
215.780 Minimum lot or parcel sizes
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the following minimum lot or parcel sizes apply to all counties:

(a) For land zoned for exclusive farm use and not designated rangeland, at least 80 acres;

(b) For land zoned for exclusive farm use and designated rangeland, at least 160 acres; and

(c) For land designated forestland, at least 80 acres.

(2) A county may adopt a lower minimum lot or parcel size than that described in subsection (1) of this section in any of the following circumstances:

(a) When the county can demonstrate to the Land Conservation and Development Commission that the county can adopt a lower minimum lot or parcel size while continuing to meet the requirements of ORS 215.243 (Agricultural land use policy) and 527.630 (Policy) and the land use planning goals adopted under ORS 197.230 (Considerations) .

(b) To divide by partition an area of land zoned for forest use to create a parcel for a dwelling that has existed since before June 1, 1995, subject to the following requirements:

(A) The parcel created may not be larger than five acres, except as necessary to recognize physical factors such as roads or streams, in which case the parcel may not be larger than 10 acres; and

(B) The parcel that does not contain the dwelling is not entitled to a dwelling unless subsequently authorized by law or goal and the parcel either:

(i) Meets the minimum lot or parcel size of the zone; or

(ii) Is consolidated with another parcel, and together the parcels meet the minimum lot or parcel size of the zone.

(c) To divide by partition an area of land zoned for mixed farm and forest use to create a parcel for a dwelling that has existed since before June 1, 1995, subject to the following requirements:

(A) The parcel created may not be larger than five acres, except as necessary to recognize physical factors such as roads or streams, in which case the parcel may not be larger than 10 acres;

(B) The parcel that does not contain the dwelling is not entitled to a dwelling unless subsequently authorized by law or goal and the parcel either:

(i) Meets the minimum lot or parcel size of the zone; or

(ii) Is consolidated with another parcel, and together the parcels meet the minimum lot or parcel size of the zone;

(C) The minimum tract eligible under this paragraph is 40 acres;

(D) The tract must be predominantly in forest use and that portion in forest use qualified for special assessment under a program under ORS chapter 321; and

(E) The remainder of the tract does not qualify for any uses allowed under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) and 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) that are not allowed on forestland.

(d) To allow a division by partition of forestland to facilitate a forest practice as defined in ORS 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770) that results in a parcel that does not meet the minimum area requirements of subsection (1)(c) of this section or paragraph (a) of this subsection. Parcels created pursuant to this subsection:

(A) Are not eligible for siting of a new dwelling;

(B) May not serve as the justification for the siting of a future dwelling on other lots or parcels;

(C) May not, as a result of the land division, be used to justify redesignation or rezoning of resource lands; and

(D) May not result in a parcel of less than 35 acres, unless the purpose of the land division is to:

(i) Facilitate an exchange of lands involving a governmental agency; or

(ii) Allow transactions in which at least one participant is a person with a cumulative ownership of at least 2,000 acres of forestland.

(e) To allow a division by partition of a lot or parcel zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use under a statewide planning goal protecting forestland if:

(A) At least two dwellings lawfully existed on the lot or parcel prior to November 4, 1993;

(B) Each dwelling complies with the criteria for a replacement dwelling under ORS 215.291 (Alteration, restoration or replacement of lawfully established dwelling) ;

(C) Except for one parcel, each parcel created under this paragraph is between two and five acres in size;

(D) At least one dwelling is located on each parcel created under this paragraph; and

(E) The landowner of a parcel created under this paragraph provides evidence that a restriction prohibiting the landowner and the landowner’s successors in interest from further dividing the parcel has been recorded with the county clerk of the county in which the parcel is located. A restriction imposed under this paragraph is irrevocable unless a statement of release is signed by the county planning director of the county in which the parcel is located indicating that the comprehensive plan or land use regulations applicable to the parcel have been changed so that the parcel is no longer subject to statewide planning goals protecting forestland or unless the land division is subsequently authorized by law or by a change in a statewide planning goal for land zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use.

(f) To allow a proposed division of land in a forest zone or a mixed farm and forest zone as provided in ORS 215.783 (Land division to preserve open space or park) .

(3) A county planning director shall maintain a record of lots and parcels that do not qualify for division under the restrictions imposed under subsections (2)(e) and (4) of this section. The record must be readily available to the public.

(4) A lot or parcel may not be divided under subsection (2)(e) of this section if an existing dwelling on the lot or parcel was approved under:

(a) A statute, an administrative rule or a land use regulation as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) that required removal of the dwelling or that prohibited subsequent division of the lot or parcel; or

(b) A farm use zone provision that allowed both farm and forest uses in a mixed farm and forest use zone under a statewide planning goal protecting forestland.

(5) A county with a minimum lot or parcel size acknowledged by the commission pursuant to ORS 197.251 (Compliance acknowledgment) after January 1, 1987, or acknowledged pursuant to periodic review requirements under ORS 197.628 (Periodic review) to 197.651 (Appeal to Court of Appeals for judicial review of final order of Land Conservation and Development Commission) that is smaller than those prescribed in subsection (1) of this section need not comply with subsection (2) of this section.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An applicant for the creation of a parcel pursuant to subsection (2)(b) and (c) of this section shall provide evidence that a restriction on the remaining parcel, not containing the dwelling, has been recorded with the county clerk of the county where the property is located. An applicant for the creation of a parcel pursuant to subsection (2)(d) of this section shall provide evidence that a restriction on the newly created parcel has been recorded with the county clerk of the county where the property is located. The restriction may not allow a dwelling unless authorized by law or goal on land zoned for forest use except as permitted under subsection (2) of this section.

(b) A restriction imposed under this subsection is irrevocable unless a statement of release is signed by the county planning director of the county where the property is located indicating that the comprehensive plan or land use regulations applicable to the property have been changed in such a manner that the parcel is no longer subject to statewide planning goals pertaining to agricultural land or forestland.

(c) The county planning director shall maintain a record of parcels that do not qualify for the siting of a new dwelling under restrictions imposed by this subsection. The record must be readily available to the public.

(7) A landowner allowed a land division under subsection (2) of this section shall sign a statement that must be recorded with the county clerk of the county in which the property is located, declaring that the landowner and the landowner’s successors in interest will not in the future complain about accepted farming or forest practices on nearby lands devoted to farm or forest use. [1993 c.792 §7; 1995 c.700 §1; 1999 c.348 §14; 2001 c.531 §1; 2007 c.143 §3; 2009 c.850 §12; 2013 c.88 §1; 2015 c.104 §6; 2019 c.440 §8]

Source: Section 215.780 — Minimum lot or parcel sizes; land division to establish a dwelling; recordation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.120 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.120
206.120 Disposition of money in custody when office vacant
Status: in_force

When the official term of office of any sheriff ends by expiration of the term, death, resignation, removal from office or otherwise, the money in the custody of the sheriff by virtue of the office of the sheriff, belonging to the county or litigants, shall be turned over immediately to the successor in office, and duplicate itemized receipts therefor immediately shall be filed with the county treasurer.

Source: Section 206.120 — Disposition of money in custody when office vacant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.215 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.215
215.215 Reestablishment of nonfarm use
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) (5) to (11), if a nonfarm use exists in an exclusive farm use zone and is unintentionally destroyed by fire, other casualty or natural disaster, the county may allow by its zoning regulations such use to be reestablished to its previous nature and extent, but the reestablishment shall meet all other building, plumbing, sanitation and other codes, ordinances and permit requirements.

(2) Consistent with ORS 215.243 (Agricultural land use policy) , the county governing body may zone for the appropriate nonfarm use one or more lots or parcels in the interior of an exclusive farm use zone if the lots or parcels were physically developed for the nonfarm use prior to the establishment of the exclusive farm use zone. [1977 c.664 §41; 1991 c.67 §49; 2021 c.25 §7]

Source: Section 215.215 — Reestablishment of nonfarm use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.246 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.246
205.246 Instruments to be recorded
Status: in_force

(1) The county clerk shall record the following instruments required or permitted by law to be recorded and entered in the office of the county clerk:

(a) Financing statements recorded in the office of the county clerk under ORS 79.0501 (UCC 9-501. Filing office) (1)(a);

(b) Hospital and physician liens recorded under ORS 87.565 (Notice of lien required) ;

(c) Federal tax liens and certificates and notices affecting federal tax liens recorded under ORS 87.806 (Filing of federal tax liens) ;

(d) Cooperative contracts recorded under ORS 62.360 (Recording cooperative contracts) ;

(e) Special district assessments attaching to real property;

(f) Lien foreclosure statements recorded under ORS 87.202 (Statement of account of foreclosure sale) ;

(g) A certified copy of the judgment or a lien record abstract or other liens affecting the title to real property;

(h) Building code exemptions required under ORS 455.320 (Owner-built dwellings exempt from certain structural code provisions) and 455.345 (Permit, fee, plan check and inspection provisions apply) ;

(i) Construction liens recorded under ORS 87.050 (Recording) ;

(j) Liens upon chattels recorded under ORS 87.246 (Recording) ;

(k) Liens on real property recorded under ORS 87.372 (Recording) ;

(L) Employee benefit plan liens recorded under ORS 87.860 (Filing of claim of lien) ;

(m) Attorney liens recorded under ORS 87.455 (Filing notice of claim of lien on judgment for possession of personal property) and 87.460 (Filing of notice of claim of lien on judgment for possession of real property) ;

(n) Long term care liens recorded under ORS 87.517 (Recording notice of lien) ;

(o) Ambulance services liens recorded under ORS 87.623 (Notices recorded in lien docket) ;

(p) Community property records recorded under ORS 108.530 (Removal of community property status by agreement) ;

(q) Sheriff transfer of records recorded under ORS 206.100 (Written assignment of items delivered) ;

(r) Corrected instruments required under ORS 205.244 (Rerecording of corrected instruments) ;

(s) Mineral and mining records required under ORS 517.030 (Recording copy of location notice) , 517.052 (Recording copy of location notice) , 517.160 (Location of nonmineral land as millsite) , 517.180 (Procedure for extinguishing dormant mineral interest) , 517.210 (Recording affidavit of annual compliance) , 517.220 (Affidavit or lack thereof as evidence) , 517.280 (Certificate of ownership) , 517.310 (Recording and indexing certificate) and 517.320 (Counteraffidavits of delinquent owner) ;

(t) Copies of records certified by a county clerk or court clerk;

(u) Subdivision and partition plats recorded under ORS 92.140 (Indexing of plats) ;

(v) Condominiums recorded under ORS chapter 100;

(w) Requests for notice of transfer or encumbrance or terminations of requests for notice of transfer or encumbrance presented for recordation under ORS 411.694 (Request for notice of transfer or encumbrance of real property held by recipient of public assistance or medical assistance) ;

(x) Bankruptcy documents presented for recordation under ORS 93.770 (Recordability of notices of bankruptcy and petitions, orders and judgments from bankruptcy cases) ;

(y) A written warranty agreement under ORS 701.605 (Recording of written warranty agreement) ;

(z) An instrument, as described in ORS 86.722 (Correction of error concerning status or effect of trust deed) , to correct errors in a recorded trust deed;

(aa) An order or decision under section 8 (7), chapter 424, Oregon Laws 2007, or section 6, chapter 855, Oregon Laws 2009, that is final by operation of law or on appeal;

(bb) A notice of designation of substantial damage described in ORS 105.780 (Notice of substantial damage from flooding to residential structures) ;

(cc) A notice of remedy of substantial damage described in ORS 105.780 (Notice of substantial damage from flooding to residential structures) ; and

(dd) An affidavit of an owner of a facility, as defined in ORS 90.100 (Definitions) , certifying the owner’s compliance with ORS 90.800 (Policy) to 90.850 (Owner affidavit certifying compliance with requirements for sale of facility) .

(2) The county clerk shall charge and collect fees specified in ORS 205.320 (Fees collected by county clerk) , 205.327 (Penalty for presenting nonstandard instruments for recording) and 205.350 (Fees for approving and recording plats) for recording an instrument required to be recorded under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Indexes may be maintained for instruments recorded under subsection (1) of this section in the same manner as provided in ORS 205.160 (Indexes kept by county clerk) . [1989 c.791 §21; 1991 c.230 §14; enacted in lieu of 205.245 in 1997; 1999 c.654 §§21,21a; 2001 c.301 §23; 2001 c.445 §169; 2001 c.501 §9; 2003 c.638 §4; 2005 c.85 §2; 2005 c.169 §3; 2008 c.48 §3; 2009 c.628 §1; 2009 c.855 §15; 2013 c.303 §2; 2014 c.89 §13]

Source: Section 205.246 — Instruments to be recorded; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 208.990 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 208 / Section 208.990
208.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Any county treasurer failing to comply with ORS 208.020 (Payment, nonpayment and interest on county orders) for a period of 10 days commits a Class A violation. [Amended by 1999 c.1051 §166; 2011 c.597 §82]

Source: Section 208.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors208.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.230 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.230
202.230 Distribution of funds in excess of indebtedness
Status: in_force

(1) Any county in which the amount of public funds on hand at the time of the settlement provided for in ORS 202.210 (Ascertainment, apportionment and assumption of indebtedness) exceeds the total of its outstanding indebtedness shall, after making the deductions provided for in ORS 202.210 (Ascertainment, apportionment and assumption of indebtedness) (3), from the amount of such public funds on hand pay over to the county segregated from it and organized under this chapter or to the county acquiring territory under a change of boundaries, a just proportion of such funds based upon the next last assessed valuations of the original county prior to the date of such segregations and in the proportion which the valuation within the segregated portion bears to the aggregate of the valuation within the whole of the original counties. The county courts shall meet as provided in ORS 202.210 (Ascertainment, apportionment and assumption of indebtedness) and ascertain the amount so to be paid.

(2) The county court of the original counties shall issue warrants for such amount, payable immediately to the treasurer of the new county organized under this chapter, or to the treasurer of the county acquiring new territory, and the amounts so received by the latter shall be placed to the credit of the proper funds of the county.

Source: Section 202.230 — Distribution of funds in excess of indebtedness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.791 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.791
215.791 Review of nonresource lands for ecological significance
Status: in_force

(1) If a county amends its comprehensive plan or a land use regulation mapping zoning designations under ORS 215.788 (Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use) to 215.794 (Review of county rezoning designations) , the county shall review lands that are planned or rezoned as nonresource lands to determine whether the lands contain ecologically significant natural areas or resources. The county shall consider appropriate goals and the “Oregon Conservation Strategy” prepared in September of 2006 by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife.

(2) The county shall maintain an inventory in the comprehensive plan of nonresource lands that contain ecologically significant natural areas or resources and establish a program to protect the areas or resources from the adverse effects of new uses allowed by the planning or zoning changes. The county may use nonregulatory programs to protect the resources including, but not limited to, programs for the transfer of severable development interests to other lands that do not contain ecologically significant resources.

(3) If a county amends its comprehensive plan or a land use regulation mapping zoning designations under ORS 215.788 (Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use) to 215.794 (Review of county rezoning designations) , the county shall review lands that are planned or rezoned as nonresource lands to determine that the uses allowed by the planning or zoning changes are consistent with the carrying capacity of the lands. The county shall ensure that:

(a) The amount, type, location and pattern of development on lands redesignated as nonresource lands:

(A) Will be rural in character and will not significantly interfere with orderly and efficient development of urban areas in the vicinity;

(B) Will not significantly conflict with existing or reasonably foreseeable farm or forest uses or with accepted farm or forest practices; and

(C) Will not lead to significant adverse effects including, but not limited to, adverse effects on:

(i) Water quality or the availability or cost of water supply;

(ii) Energy use;

(iii) State or local transportation facilities;

(iv) Fish or wildlife habitat or other ecologically significant lands;

(v) The risk of wildland fire or the cost of fire suppression;

(vi) The cost of public facilities or services; or

(vii) The fiscal health of a local government.

(b) Additional residential development on nonresource lands is, to the extent practicable, located and clustered to:

(A) Minimize the effects on farm and forest uses;

(B) Avoid lands subject to natural hazards; and

(C) Reduce the costs of public facilities and services. [2009 c.873 §6]

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

Source: Section 215.791 — Review of nonresource lands for ecological significance; inventory and protection of ecologically significant nonresource lands; criteria , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.760 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.760
215.760 Agricultural buildings on land zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use
Status: in_force

(1) An agricultural building, as defined in ORS 455.315 (Exemption of agricultural buildings, agricultural grading, equine facilities and dog training facilities) , customarily provided in conjunction with farm use or forest use is an authorized use on land zoned for forest use or for mixed farm and forest use.

(2) A person may not convert an agricultural building authorized by this section to another use. [2013 c.73 §2]

Source: Section 215.760 — Agricultural buildings on land zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.449 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.449
215.449 Farm brewery
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Agri-tourism or other commercial events” includes outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, educational, cultural, health or lifestyle events, facility rentals, celebratory gatherings and other events at which the promotion of malt beverages produced in conjunction with the farm brewery is a secondary purpose of the event.

(b) “Brewer” means a person who makes malt beverages.

(c) “Farm brewery” means a facility, located on or contiguous to a hop farm, used primarily for the commercial production, shipping and distribution, wholesale or retail sales, or tasting of malt beverages made with ingredients grown on the hop farm.

(d) “Hop farm” means a tract of land planted with hops.

(e) “Malt beverage” has the meaning given that term in ORS 471.001 (Definitions for ORS chapters 471 and 473) .

(f) “On-site retail sale” includes the retail sale of malt beverages in person at the farm brewery site, through a club or over the Internet or telephone.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A farm brewery may be established as a permitted use on land zoned for exclusive farm use under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(bb) and 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(z) or on land zoned for mixed farm and forest use if the farm brewery:

(A) Produces less than 150,000 barrels of malt beverages annually, inclusive of malt beverages produced by the farm brewery’s owners or operators at the farm brewery or elsewhere, through any entity owned or affiliated with the farm brewery;

(B) Produces less than 15,000 barrels of malt beverages annually on the farm brewery site; and

(C) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Owns an on-site hop farm of at least 15 acres;

(ii) Owns a contiguous hop farm of at least 15 acres;

(iii) Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the hops from at least 15 acres of a hop farm contiguous to the farm brewery; or

(iv) Obtains hops from a total of 15 acres from any combination of sources described in sub-subparagraph (i), (ii) or (iii) of this subparagraph.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, land planted with other ingredients used in malt beverages produced by the farm brewery counts towards the acreage minimums.

(3) In addition to any other activities authorized for a farm brewery, a farm brewery established under this section may:

(a) Market malt beverages produced in conjunction with the farm brewery.

(b) Conduct operations that are directly related to the sale or marketing of malt beverages produced in conjunction with the farm brewery, including:

(A) Malt beverage tastings in a tasting room or other location on the premises occupied by the farm brewery;

(B) Malt beverage club activities;

(C) Brewer luncheons and dinners;

(D) Farm brewery and hop farm tours;

(E) Meetings or business activities with farm brewery suppliers, distributors, wholesale customers and malt beverage industry members;

(F) Farm brewery staff activities;

(G) Open house promotions of malt beverages produced in conjunction with the farm brewery; and

(H) Similar activities conducted for the primary purpose of promoting malt beverages produced in conjunction with the farm brewery.

(c) Market and sell items directly related to the sale or promotion of malt beverages produced in conjunction with the farm brewery, the marketing and sale of which is incidental to on-site retail sale of malt beverages, including food and beverages:

(A) Required to be made available in conjunction with the consumption of malt beverages on the premises by the Liquor Control Act or rules adopted under the Liquor Control Act; or

(B) Served in conjunction with an activity authorized by paragraph (b), (d) or (e) of this subsection.

(d) Subject to subsections (6) to (9) of this section, carry out agri-tourism or other commercial events on the tract occupied by the farm brewery.

(e) Host charitable activities for which the farm brewery does not charge a facility rental fee.

(f) Site a bed and breakfast as a home occupation on the same tract as, and in association with, the farm brewery.

(4) A farm brewery may include on-site kitchen facilities licensed by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 624.010 (Definitions for ORS 624.010 to 624.121) to 624.121 (State Food Service Advisory Committee) for the preparation of food and beverages described in subsection (3)(c) of this section. Food and beverage services authorized under subsection (3)(c) of this section may not utilize menu options or meal services that cause the kitchen facilities to function as a cafe or other dining establishment open to the public.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The gross income of the farm brewery from the sale of incidental items or services provided pursuant to subsection (3)(c) to (e) of this section may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of malt beverages produced in conjunction with the farm brewery. The gross income of a farm brewery does not include income received by third parties unaffiliated with the farm brewery.

(b) At the request of a local government with land use jurisdiction over the site of a farm brewery, the farm brewery shall submit to the local government a written statement prepared by a certified public accountant that certifies the compliance of the farm brewery with this subsection for the previous tax year.

(6) Except as provided by subsections (7) and (8) of this section, a farm brewery may carry out agri-tourism or other commercial events described in subsection (3)(d) of this section for up to 18 days per calendar year.

(7) A farm brewery in the Willamette Valley may carry out agri-tourism or other commercial events as provided in subsection (6) of this section, provided:

(a) Events on the first six days of the 18-day limit per calendar year are authorized by the local government through the issuance of a renewable multiyear license that:

(A) Has a term of five years; and

(B) Is subject to an administrative review to determine necessary conditions pursuant to subsection (8) of this section.

(b) The local government’s decision on a license under paragraph (a) of this subsection is not:

(A) A land use decision, as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) , and is not subject to review by the Land Use Board of Appeals.

(B) A permit, as defined in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) or 227.160 (Definitions for ORS 227.160 to 227.186) .

(c) Events on days seven through 18 of the 18-day limit per calendar year are authorized by the local government through the issuance of a renewable multiyear permit that:

(A) Has a term of five years;

(B) Is subject to an administrative review to determine necessary conditions pursuant to subsection (8) of this section; and

(C) Is subject to notice as specified in ORS 215.416 (Permit application) (11) or 227.175 (Application for permit or zone change) (10).

(d) The local government’s decision on a permit under paragraph (c) of this subsection is:

(A) A land use decision, as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) , and is subject to review by the Land Use Board of Appeals.

(B) A permit, as defined in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) or 227.160 (Definitions for ORS 227.160 to 227.186) .

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A local government with land use jurisdiction over the site of a farm brewery shall ensure that agri-tourism or other commercial events occurring as described in subsection (3)(d) of this section are subordinate to the production and sale of malt beverages and do not create significant adverse impacts to uses on surrounding land.

(b) A local government may impose conditions on a license or permit issued pursuant to subsection (7) of this section as necessary to meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of this subsection. The conditions must be related to:

(A) The number of event attendees;

(B) The hours of event operation;

(C) Access and parking;

(D) Traffic management;

(E) Noise management; and

(F) Sanitation and solid waste.

(9) A local government may charge a fee for processing a license or permit under subsections (6) and (7) of this section. The fee may not exceed the actual or average cost of providing the applicable licensing or permitting service.

(10) When a bed and breakfast facility is sited as a home occupation on the same tract as a farm brewery as described in subsection (3)(f) of this section:

(a) The bed and breakfast facility may prepare and serve two meals per day to the registered guests of the bed and breakfast facility; and

(b) The meals may be served at the bed and breakfast facility or at the farm brewery.

(11) A farm brewery operating under this section shall provide parking for all activities or uses of the tract on which the farm brewery is situated.

(12) A local government with land use jurisdiction over the site of a farm brewery shall ensure that the farm brewery complies with:

(a) Local criteria regarding floodplains, geologic hazards, the Willamette River Greenway, solar access and airport safety;

(b) Regulations of general applicability for the public health and safety; and

(c) Regulations for resource protection acknowledged to comply with any statewide goal relating to open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resources.

(13) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For the purpose of limiting demonstrated conflicts with accepted farm and forest practices on adjacent lands, a local government with land use jurisdiction over the site of a farm brewery shall:

(A) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, establish a setback of at least 100 feet from all property lines for the farm brewery and all public gathering places; and

(B) Require farm breweries to provide direct road access and internal circulation for the farm brewery and all public gathering places.

(b) A local government may allow a setback of less than 100 feet by granting a farm brewery an adjustment or variance to the requirement described in paragraph (a)(A) of this subsection. [2019 c.244 §2]

Source: Section 215.449 — Farm brewery; conditions; permissible uses; reporting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.260 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.260
201.260 Multnomah County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Multnomah County is as follows:

(1) Beginning at a point on the boundary of the state on the half-section line running east and west through the center of section 23, township 3 north, range 1 west, Willamette Meridian; thence running westerly along the half-section line through the center of section 23 to the intersection with the section line running north and south between sections 22 and 23; thence southerly along the section line to the intersection with the section line running east and west that divides sections 23 and 26; thence westerly along the section line to a point in the middle of the second range of townships west of the Willamette Meridian; thence southerly six miles along the section lines to the southwest corner of section 22, township 2 north, range 2 west; thence along section lines one mile east by one mile south, alternately, to the northwest corner of section 22, township 1 north, range 1 west; thence southerly one-half mile along the section line to the half-section line running east and west through section 22; thence easterly along the half-section line of section 22 and the north line of Bonny Slope, a subdivision in the Multnomah County Plat Records, S 88°26:MIN.12:MIN2. E 215.30 feet, more or less, to the easterly right-of-way of Northwest 124th Avenue at a point 25.00 feet easterly of the centerline of Northwest 124th Avenue, when measured at a right angle to the centerline; thence along the easterly right-of-way of Northwest 124th Avenue, being on a line parallel with and 25.00 feet easterly of the centerline of Northwest 124th Avenue, when measured at right angles to the centerline, N 02°11:MIN.48:MIN2. E 180.00 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of the real property described in Book 600, Page 1653, of the Multnomah County Deed Records; thence along the north line of the real property described in Book 600, Page 1653, S 88°26:MIN.12:MIN2. E 374.00 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of the real property; thence along the east line of the real property described in Book 600, Page 1653, S 02°11:MIN.48:MIN2. W 180.00 feet, more or less, to the half-section line running east and west in section 22 at a point on the southeast corner of the real property and the northeast corner of Lot 19 of Bonny Slope, a subdivision in the Multnomah County Plat Records; thence along the half-section line of section 22, and the north line of Bonny Slope, S 88°26:MIN.12:MIN2. E 1812.29 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of the real property described in Deed Document 94-055215 of the Multnomah County Deed Records; thence along the east line of the real property described in Deed Document 94-055215, S 02°11:MIN.48:MIN2. W 611.94 feet, more or less, to the northerly right-of-way of Multnomah County Road No. 1218 (Northwest Laidlaw Road), at a point 25.00 feet northerly of the centerline of Multnomah County Road No. 1218, when measured at a right angle to the centerline; thence along the northerly and easterly right-of-way of Multnomah County Road No. 1218, as shown on the map of Multnomah County Road No. 1218, map D15/13, Multnomah County Road Records, and being parallel with and 25.00 feet northerly and easterly of the centerline of Multnomah County Road No. 1218, when measured at a right angle to the centerline, the following seven courses: on a 216.00-foot radius, nontangent curve to the right through a central angle of 37°06:MIN.53:MIN2. (chord bears S 16°50:MIN.16:MIN2. E 137.49 feet) 139.92 feet, more or less, to the end of the 216.00-foot radius, nontangent curve and a point of tangency at station 38+57.80 25.00 feet right; thence S 01°43:MIN.10:MIN2. W 575.23 feet, more or less, to station 32+82.57 25.00 feet right and the beginning of a 195.40-foot radius curve to the left; thence on the 195.40-foot radius curve to the left through a central angle of 43°31:MIN.00:MIN2. (chord bears S 20°02:MIN.20:MIN2. E 144.87 feet) 148.41 feet, more or less, to the end of the 195.40-foot radius curve and a point of tangency at station 31+15.20 25.00 feet right; thence S 41°47:MIN.50:MIN2. E 728.26 feet, more or less, to station 23+86.94 25.00 feet right and the beginning of a 179.60-foot radius curve to the left; thence on the 179.60-foot radius curve to the left through a central angle of 33°17:MIN.00:MIN2. (chord bears S 58°26:MIN.20:MIN2. E 102.87 feet) 104.33 feet, more or less, to the end of the 179.60-foot radius curve and a point of tangency at station 22+68.07 25.00 feet right; thence S 75°04:MIN.50:MIN2. E 180.48 feet, more or less, to station 20+87.59 25.00 feet right and the beginning of a 179.60-foot radius curve to the left; thence on the 179.60-foot radius curve to the left through a central angle of 23°58:MIN.00:MIN2. (chord bears S 87°03:MIN.50:MIN2. E 74.58 feet) 75.13 feet, more or less, to the end of the 179.60-foot radius curve and a point of tangency at station 20+02.00 25.00 feet right; thence leaving the northerly right-of-way of Multnomah County Road No. 1218 radial to the centerline of Multnomah County Road No. 1218, S 09°02:MIN.50:MIN2. E 25.00 feet, more or less, to centerline station 20+02.00 as shown on the map of Multnomah County Road No. 1218, map D15/13, Multnomah County Road Records; thence S 37°08:MIN.10:MIN2. E 43.84 feet, more or less, to the southerly right-of-way of Multnomah County Road No. 1218 at a point 25.00 feet southerly of the centerline of Multnomah County Road No. 1218, when measured at a right angle to the centerline, and the easterly right-of-way of Northwest Marcotte Road, as dedicated in the Map of Replat of Lots 4 & 5 Bonny Slope, a subdivision in the Multnomah County Plat Records, and being at a point 25.00 feet easterly of the centerline of Northwest Marcotte Road, when measured at a right angle to the centerline; thence along the easterly and southerly right-of-way of Northwest Marcotte Road, being parallel with and 25.00 feet easterly and southerly of the centerline of Northwest Marcotte Road, when measured at a right angle to the centerline, the following five courses: S 03°21:MIN.32:MIN2. W 59.58 feet, more or less, to the beginning of a 125.00-foot radius curve to the right; thence along the 125.00-foot radius curve to the right through a central angle of 105°00:MIN.00:MIN2. (chord bears S 55°51:MIN.32:MIN2. W 198.34 feet) 229.07 feet, more or less, to the end of the 125.00-foot radius curve and a point of tangency; thence N 71°38:MIN.28:MIN2. W 233.12 feet, more or less, to the beginning of a 104.76-foot radius curve to the left; thence along the 104.76-foot radius curve to the left through a central angle of 78°38:MIN.00:MIN2. (chord bears S 69°02:MIN.32:MIN2. W 132.75 feet) 143.77 feet, more or less, to the end of the 104.76-foot radius curve and a point of tangency; thence S 29°43:MIN.32:MIN2. W 403.77 feet, more or less, to the section line between section 22 and section 27, township 1 north, range 1 west, at a point S 88°09:MIN.28:MIN2. E 28.28 feet, more or less, from the half-section line running north and south through section 22; thence easterly along the section line to the southeast corner of section 22; thence one mile south and one mile east, alternately, by section lines to the Willamette Meridian; thence south by the meridian line to the township line between townships 1 and 2 south of the base line; thence east by the township line to the middle of the Willamette River; thence down the middle of the Willamette River to the section line between sections 23 and 26, township 1 south, range 1 east; thence east on section lines to the western boundary of Hood River County, as described in ORS 201.140 (Hood River County) ; thence northerly along such county boundary to the boundary of the state; thence westerly along the boundary of the state to the place of beginning.

(2) Commencing at a point at the quarter post between sections 23 and 26, township 1 south, range 1 east; thence east to the east line of the city of Sellwood; thence south along the east line of the city of Sellwood to the southeast corner of the city; thence west and westerly along the south line of the city to the center of the Willamette River; thence down the center of the river to the line between sections 22 and 27, township 1 south, range 1 east; thence east along the line between sections 22, 27, 23 and 26 to the place of beginning. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §193; 2013 c.326 §3]

Source: Section 201.260 — Multnomah County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.070 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.070
206.070 Excusing liability of sheriff in execution of process
Status: in_force

No direction or authority by a party or the attorney of the party to a sheriff or the officer of the sheriff, in respect to the execution of process or the return thereof, or to any act or omission relating thereto, can be shown to discharge or excuse the sheriff from a liability for neglect or misconduct, unless it is contained in a writing signed by the party to be charged or affected thereby or the attorney of the party.

Source: Section 206.070 — Excusing liability of sheriff in execution of process , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.220 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.220
201.220 Linn County
Status: in_force

(1) The boundary of Linn County is as follows:

(a) All that portion of Oregon lying south of Marion County and east of Benton County.

(b) The southern boundary of Linn County is as follows: Beginning in the middle of the main channel of the Willamette River, due west from where the south line of section 3, township 16 south, range 4 west intersects the river; running thence east on the section line to the southwest corner of section 2, township 16 south, range 2 west; thence north on the section line to the northwest corner of section 23, township 15 south, range 2 west; thence east on the section line to the northeast corner of section 24, township 15 south, range 2 west; thence north on the township line between township 15 south, range 1 west, and township 15 south, range 2 west, to the summit of the ridge dividing the waters of the tributaries of the Calapooia River from the waters of the tributaries of the Mohawk River; thence easterly along the summit of the ridge dividing the waters of the Calapooia River and its tributaries from the waters of the tributaries of the Mohawk River and the tributaries of the McKenzie River to where the same intersects the west line of section 35, township 15 south, range 3 east; thence north to the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 35; thence east to the east line of section 35; thence south to the quarter section corner between sections 35 and 36; township 15 south, range 3 east; thence east to the east line of section 36; thence south to the summit dividing the waters of Calapooia River from the waters of the tributaries of the McKenzie River; thence easterly along the summit of the ridge to the intersection of the summit with the present southern boundary of Linn County, in township 15 south, range 4 east; thence east along the present boundary line between the counties to the summit of the Cascade Mountains.

(2) When the Willamette River serves as the boundary between Linn and Lane Counties in subsection (1)(b) of this section, a reference to the river refers to the middle of the Willamette River as it existed on January 8, 2003, and may be further identified using coordinates and other location information determined by the affected county surveyors and filed by the appropriate counties with the appropriate county assessors and the Department of Revenue under ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [Amended by 2003 c.622 §3]

Note: In addition to the boundary described in 201.220 (Linn County) , the eastern boundary of Linn County is the summit of the Cascade Range adjacent to parts of the western boundaries of Deschutes (see 201.090 (Deschutes County) ) and Jefferson (see 201.160 (Jefferson County) ) Counties. The northern boundary of Linn County is the southern boundary of Marion County (see 201.240 (Marion County) ). The western boundary of Linn County is the Willamette River adjacent to parts of the eastern boundaries of Benton (see 201.020 (Benton County) ) and Polk (see 201.270 (Polk County) ) Counties.

For description of area removed from Linn County and annexed to Lane County, see 201.200 (Lane County) .

Source: Section 201.220 — Linn County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.345 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.345
206.345 Authority to enter into intergovernmental contracts
Status: in_force

(1) A sheriff shall have authority to enter into contracts, jointly with the governing body of the county, on behalf of the county, as provided in ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) .

(2) During the existence of the contract, the sheriff and the deputies of the sheriff shall exercise such authority as may be vested in them by terms of the contract, including full power and authority to arrest for violations of all duly enacted ordinances of the contracting city. [1967 c.236 §1]

Source: Section 206.345 — Authority to enter into intergovernmental contracts; authority under contract , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.210 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.210
202.210 Ascertainment, apportionment and assumption of indebtedness
Status: in_force

(1) Any new county organized under this chapter shall assume and pay, as provided in this section, a just proportion of the indebtedness of the counties from which it is segregated, based upon the last assessed valuation of the original counties, and in proportion that the valuation within the segregated portion bears to the aggregate valuation of the whole original counties.

(2) In the event of a change in boundaries and the addition of a portion of the territory of one county to another county, the county to which such territory is added shall assume and pay, as provided in this section, a just proportion of the indebtedness of the county from which the territory is segregated based upon the last assessed valuation of the county from which the territory is segregated, in proportion that the valuation within the segregated portion bears to the aggregate valuation of the original county from which the territory is taken.

(3) It shall be the duty of the county courts of both the new county organized under this chapter and the counties from which the new county is segregated, or the county courts of the two counties in which a change of boundaries has been effected, to meet together at the county seat of the new county or at the county seat of the county from which such territory is taken by a change of boundaries, on the third Monday in the sixth month following the date of the proclamation of the Governor, as provided for in ORS 202.060 (Proclamation by Governor) . They shall ascertain, as near as may be, the total outstanding indebtedness of the original counties on the first day of January following the election, and from the total indebtedness shall make the following deductions:

(a) The amount of all dues for rents.

(b) The reasonable value of all public buildings owned by and remaining within the limits of the original counties.

(c) The amount of public funds on hand and belonging to the original counties on the day for which its outstanding indebtedness is ascertained by the joint board of county courts, and not belonging to the special funds mentioned in ORS 202.220 (Disposition of special funds and property) .

(4) The amount remaining after such deductions have been made shall, for the purposes and as a basis for the settlement, be the amount which the new county or the county acquiring territory by a change in boundaries, shall pay as a portion of, in the proportions specified. Such joint courts shall ascertain and fix the amount the new county shall assume and pay to the counties from which it is segregated, and the amount the county acquiring the new territory by reason of change in boundaries shall assume and pay to the county from which such territory is segregated.

(5) If by a change in county boundaries, an existing county has been eliminated, the county courts of the counties to which the territory formerly constituting the eliminated county has been added shall meet with the court of the eliminated county at the county seat of the eliminated county on the third Monday of the month following the date of the proclamation of the Governor, and shall determine as provided in this section the amount of any net outstanding indebtedness of the eliminated county. Each county to which territory from the eliminated county has been added shall assume and pay its proportional part of the indebtedness of the eliminated county to the county to which the largest area of the eliminated county has been added and such county shall pay off all outstanding indebtedness of the county eliminated. However, the territory of the county eliminated shall be responsible for its own net indebtedness at the time of elimination of the county and the property therein shall be subject to such further tax levies from year to year as may be necessary to retire the outstanding indebtedness of the eliminated county as the same shall come due, but such territory shall not become liable for any outstanding indebtedness of any county to which a portion or all of the eliminated county shall have been added.

Source: Section 202.210 — Ascertainment, apportionment and assumption of indebtedness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.525 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.525
205.525 Interest on penalties imposed by orders
Status: in_force

(1) Interest on a penalty imposed by an order shall run from the date of issuance of a final order at the rate provided for interest on judgments provided for in ORS 82.010 (Legal rate of interest) unless the penalty is paid within the time allowed by law.

(2) An order or warrant may be satisfied by payment of the amount due under the order or warrant, any penalties or interest accruing in connection with the order or warrant under law, and all costs incurred by the agency in connection with recording, indexing or service of the order or warrant and the satisfaction thereof. When an order or warrant has been fully satisfied it shall be the responsibility of the agency or officer that issued the order or warrant to record a full satisfaction in each county in which the order or warrant was recorded.

(3) The lien of an order or warrant may be released only by the officer or agency that issued the order or warrant. A release of the lien may be recorded in the County Clerk Lien Record in which the order or warrant was recorded. If the officer or agency records a release, the cost of recording or indexing the release may be recovered in advance from the person seeking the release. [1989 c.706 §4; 2005 c.22 §157]

Source: Section 205.525 — Interest on penalties imposed by orders; satisfaction of orders or warrants issued by state agency or officer; recording release of lien in County Clerk Lien Record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.311 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.311
215.311 Log truck parking in exclusive farm use zones
Status: in_force

(1) The limitations on uses of land in exclusive farm use zones described in ORS 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) , 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) and 215.700 (Resource land dwelling policy) to 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) and limitations imposed by or adopted pursuant to ORS 197.040 (Duties of commission) do not apply to log truck parking under this section.

(2) The provisions of this section do not affect the eligibility of a zone for special assessment as provided in ORS 308A.050 (Legislative intent) to 308A.128 (Certain district assessments inapplicable to exclusive farm use zone farmland) .

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law except for health and safety provisions, parking no more than seven log trucks shall be allowed in an exclusive farm use zone unless the local government determines that log truck parking on a lot or parcel will:

(a) Force a significant change in accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use; or

(b) Significantly increase the cost of accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use.

(4) The limitations on uses of land zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use described in ORS 215.700 (Resource land dwelling policy) to 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) and limitations imposed by or adopted pursuant to ORS 197.040 (Duties of commission) do not apply to dump truck parking under this section.

(5) The provisions of this section do not affect the eligibility of land for special assessment as provided in ORS 308A.250 (Definitions for ORS 308A.250 to 308A.259) to 308A.259 (Disqualification of homesite) , 308A.300 (Definitions for ORS 308A.300 to 308A.330) to 308A.330 (Rules) , 308A.350 (Definitions for ORS 308A.350 to 308A.383) to 308A.383 (Rules) , 308A.403 (Legislative intent) to 308A.430 (Disqualification from special assessment) or 308A.450 (Definitions for ORS 308A.450 to 308A.465) to 308A.465 (Inspection by holder) .

(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law except for health and safety provisions, parking up to seven dump trucks and up to seven trailers is allowed on land zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use unless the local government determines that dump truck parking on a lot or parcel will:

(a) Force a significant change in accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use; or

(b) Significantly increase the cost of accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use. [1995 c.799 §1; 1999 c.314 §60; 2001 c.672 §21; 2011 c.629 §4]

Source: Section 215.311 — Log truck parking in exclusive farm use zones; dump truck parking in forest zones or mixed farm and forest zones , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.757 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.757
215.757 Accessory dwellings supporting family forestry
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “owner or a relative” means the owner of the lot or parcel, or a relative of the owner or the owner’s spouse, including a child, parent, stepparent, grandchild, grandparent, stepgrandparent, sibling, stepsibling, niece, nephew or first cousin of either.

(2) A county may approve a new single-family dwelling unit on a lot or parcel zoned for forest use provided:

(a) The new single-family dwelling unit will be on a lot or parcel no smaller than the minimum size allowed under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) ;

(b) The new single-family dwelling unit will be on a lot or parcel that contains exactly one existing single-family dwelling unit that was lawfully:

(A) In existence before November 4, 1993; or

(B) Approved under ORS 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) (6), 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) , 215.720 (Criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705) , 215.740 (Large tract forestland dwelling) , 215.750 (Alternative forestland dwelling) or 215.755 (Other forestland dwellings) ;

(c) The shortest distance between the new single-family dwelling unit and the existing single-family dwelling unit is no greater than 200 feet;

(d) The lot or parcel is within a rural fire protection district organized under ORS chapter 478;

(e) The new single-family dwelling unit complies with the Oregon residential specialty code relating to wildfire hazard mitigation;

(f) As a condition of approval of the new single-family dwelling unit, in addition to the requirements of ORS 215.293 (Dwelling in exclusive farm use or forest zone) , the property owner agrees to acknowledge and record in the deed records for the county in which the lot or parcel is located, one or more instruments containing irrevocable deed restrictions that:

(A) Prohibit the owner and the owner’s successors from partitioning the property to separate the new single-family dwelling unit from the lot or parcel containing the existing single-family dwelling unit; and

(B) Require that the owner and the owner’s successors manage the lot or parcel as a working forest under a written forest management plan, as defined in ORS 526.455 (Definitions for ORS 526.450 to 526.475) , that is attached to the instrument;

(g) The existing single-family dwelling unit is occupied by the owner or a relative;

(h) The new single-family dwelling unit will be occupied by the owner or a relative; and

(i) The owner or a relative occupies the new single-family dwelling unit to allow the relative to assist in the harvesting, processing or replanting of forest products or in the management, operation, planning, acquisition or supervision of forest lots or parcels of the owner.

(3) If a new single-family dwelling unit is constructed under this section, a county may not allow the new or existing dwelling unit to be used for vacation occupancy as defined in ORS 90.100 (Definitions) . [2019 c.271 §2]

Note: 215.757 (Accessory dwellings supporting family forestry) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 215 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 215.757 — Accessory dwellings supporting family forestry; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.070 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.070
209.070 Duties
Status: in_force

The county surveyor of each county shall:

(1) Keep a fair and correct record of all surveys made by the county surveyor and deputies thereof and by the county road official, all surveys received pursuant to ORS 209.250 (Survey by registered land surveyor) and all surveys under ORS 368.106 (Records and survey of property acquired for road) or 368.206 (Proceedings for legalization of roads) .

(2) Number progressively all surveys received and state by whom and, if provided, for whom made.

(3) Provide a copy of any survey to any person or court requiring the same, on payment of the fee allowed by law.

(4) Make all surveys of legal subdivisions with reference to the current United States Manual of Surveying Instructions.

(5) Establish or reestablish and maintain all public land survey corners, where evidence of the corners can be found and the corners can be positively located, and keep a separate record of the corners, giving the dates and names of persons present. When so established or reestablished such corner monuments shall be recognized as the legal and permanent corners.

(6) Establish or reestablish, upon order of the county court or board of county commissioners, all public land survey corners where all physical evidence is destroyed or cannot be found but where the official government notes are available, the corners to be reestablished in the manner provided in ORS 209.130 (Establishment of corners) for establishing corners, and keep a separate record of the same, giving the date and names of persons present, and turn such record over to the surveyor’s successor. When so established or reestablished such corner monuments shall be recognized as the legal and permanent corners.

(7) At the expiration of the term of office transfer all records to the successor. [Amended by 1979 c.653 §4; 1981 c.153 §56; 1985 c.582 §7; 1989 c.394 §7; 1997 c.489 §9]

Source: Section 209.070 — Duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 204.601 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 204 / Section 204.601
204.601 Number and appointment of deputies and other employees
Status: in_force

(1) The county court or board of county commissioners of each county shall fix the number of deputies and employees of county officers whose compensation is to be paid from county funds.

(2) All such deputies and employees shall be appointed by such county officer, and shall hold office during the pleasure of the appointing officer. [1953 c.306 §9]

Source: Section 204.601 — Number and appointment of deputies and other employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors204.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.190 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.190
201.190 Lake County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Lake County is as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the south boundary of the state and the east line of range 28 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence northerly along such range line to the northeast corner of township 33 south, range 28 east; thence westerly along township lines to the southwest corner of township 32 south, range 24 east; thence northerly along the west line of range 24 east to the northeast corner of township 23 south, range 23 east; thence westerly along township lines to the northwest corner of township 23 south, range 12 east; thence southerly along the west line of range 12 east to the southwest corner of township 32 south, range 12 east; thence easterly along township lines to the northeast corner of township 33 south, range 15 east; thence southerly along the east line of range 15 east to the south boundary of the state; thence easterly along the south boundary of the state to the point of beginning.

Source: Section 201.190 — Lake County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 204.016 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 204 / Section 204.016
204.016 Eligibility for county offices generally
Status: in_force

(1) A person is not eligible to serve in any office listed in ORS 204.005 (Election or appointment of county officers) unless the person is a citizen of the United States and an elector under the Oregon Constitution.

(2) A person is not eligible to serve in any elective office listed in ORS 204.005 (Election or appointment of county officers) unless the person meets the requirements of subsection (1) of this section and in addition is a resident of the county in which the person is elected for the period of one year preceding the next election, except that in counties of less than 25,000 population the requirement of residency in the county in which the person is elected does not apply to an elected county surveyor.

(3) A person is not eligible to be a candidate for election or appointment to the office of county surveyor unless registered under the laws of this state as a registered professional land surveyor.

(4) A person is not eligible to be a candidate for election or appointment to the office of county assessor unless:

(a) The person has qualified as a registered appraiser or is an appraiser trainee under ORS 308.015 (Alternate qualifications for registered appraisers) and if an appraiser trainee, notwithstanding ORS 308.015 (Alternate qualifications for registered appraisers) , becomes a registered appraiser within two years after taking office; and

(b) The person either has two years of office and accounting experience, including experience in office management activities, or has two years of full-time employment in the office of a county assessor.

(5) The Department of Revenue shall prepare applications and questionnaires, and obtain information it may deem necessary to determine that a candidate for the office of county assessor has met the requirements of subsection (4) of this section, and shall furnish to applicants suitable certificates evidencing satisfactory compliance with the required qualifications. [1957 c.555 §2 (enacted in lieu of 204.015); 1973 c.538 §1; 1975 c.780 §18; 1981 c.113 §1; 1983 c.327 §14; 1983 c.659 §1; 1993 c.270 §2; 2003 c.345 §1; 2005 c.22 §154; 2009 c.491 §2; 2010 c.18 §1]

Source: Section 204.016 — Eligibility for county offices generally; additional qualifications for surveyor and assessor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors204.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.010 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.010
215.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) The terms defined in ORS 92.010 (Definitions for ORS 92.010 to 92.192) shall have the meanings given therein, except that “parcel”:

(a) Includes a unit of land created:

(A) By partitioning land as defined in ORS 92.010 (Definitions for ORS 92.010 to 92.192) ;

(B) In compliance with all applicable planning, zoning and partitioning ordinances and regulations; or

(C) By deed or land sales contract, if there were no applicable planning, zoning or partitioning ordinances or regulations.

(b) Does not include a unit of land created solely to establish a separate tax account.

(2) “Tract” means one or more contiguous lots or parcels under the same ownership.

(3) The terms defined in ORS chapters 197 and 197A shall have the meanings given therein.

(4) “Farm use” has the meaning given that term in ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) .

(5) “Recreational structure” means a campground structure with or without plumbing, heating or cooking facilities intended to be used by any particular occupant on a limited-time basis for recreational, seasonal, emergency or transitional housing purposes and may include yurts, cabins, fabric structures or similar structures as further defined, by rule, by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(6) “Recreational vehicle” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.101 (“Manufactured structure,” “recreational vehicle” defined) .

(7) “The Willamette Valley” is Clackamas, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill Counties and the portion of Benton and Lane Counties lying east of the summit of the Coast Range. [Amended by 1955 c.756 §25; 1963 c.619 §1 (1); 1985 c.717 §4; 1993 c.792 §8; 1999 c.327 §1; 2019 c.585 §19a; 2022 c.54 §15]

Source: Section 215.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.705 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.705
215.705 Dwellings in farm or forest zone
Status: in_force

(1) A governing body of a county or its designate may allow the establishment of a single-family dwelling on a lot or parcel located within a farm or forest zone as set forth in this section and ORS 215.710 (High-value farmland description for ORS 215.705) , 215.720 (Criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705) , 215.740 (Large tract forestland dwelling) and 215.750 (Alternative forestland dwelling) after notifying the county assessor that the governing body intends to allow the dwelling. A dwelling under this section may be allowed if:

(a) The lot or parcel on which the dwelling will be sited was lawfully created and was acquired by the present owner:

(A) Prior to January 1, 1985; or

(B) By devise or by intestate succession from a person who acquired the lot or parcel prior to January 1, 1985.

(b) The tract on which the dwelling will be sited does not include a dwelling.

(c) The proposed dwelling is not prohibited by, and will comply with, the requirements of the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations and other provisions of law.

(d) The lot or parcel on which the dwelling will be sited, if zoned for farm use, is not on that high-value farmland described in ORS 215.710 (High-value farmland description for ORS 215.705) except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

(e) The lot or parcel on which the dwelling will be sited, if zoned for forest use, is described in ORS 215.720 (Criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705) , 215.740 (Large tract forestland dwelling) or 215.750 (Alternative forestland dwelling) .

(f) When the lot or parcel on which the dwelling will be sited lies within an area designated in an acknowledged comprehensive plan as habitat of big game, the siting of the dwelling is consistent with the limitations on density upon which the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations intended to protect the habitat are based.

(g) When the lot or parcel on which the dwelling will be sited is part of a tract, the remaining portions of the tract are consolidated into a single lot or parcel when the dwelling is allowed.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (1)(d) of this section, a single-family dwelling not in conjunction with farm use may be sited on high-value farmland if:

(A) It meets the other requirements of ORS 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) to 215.750 (Alternative forestland dwelling) ;

(B) The lot or parcel is protected as high-value farmland as described under ORS 215.710 (High-value farmland description for ORS 215.705) (1); and

(C) A hearings officer of a county determines that:

(i) The lot or parcel cannot practicably be managed for farm use, by itself or in conjunction with other land, due to extraordinary circumstances inherent in the land or its physical setting that do not apply generally to other land in the vicinity.

(ii) The dwelling will comply with the provisions of ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) (1).

(iii) The dwelling will not materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern in the area.

(b) A local government shall provide notice of all applications for dwellings allowed under this subsection to the State Department of Agriculture. Notice shall be provided in accordance with the governing body’s land use regulations but shall be mailed at least 20 calendar days prior to the public hearing before the hearings officer under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (1)(d) of this section, a single-family dwelling not in conjunction with farm use may be sited on high-value farmland if:

(a) It meets the other requirements of ORS 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) to 215.750 (Alternative forestland dwelling) .

(b) The tract on which the dwelling will be sited is:

(A) Identified in ORS 215.710 (High-value farmland description for ORS 215.705) (3) or (4);

(B) Not protected under ORS 215.710 (High-value farmland description for ORS 215.705) (1); and

(C) Twenty-one acres or less in size.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The tract is bordered on at least 67 percent of its perimeter by tracts that are smaller than 21 acres, and at least two such tracts had dwellings on them on January 1, 1993;

(B) The tract is not a flaglot and is bordered on at least 25 percent of its perimeter by tracts that are smaller than 21 acres, and at least four dwellings existed on January 1, 1993, within one-quarter mile of the center of the subject tract. Up to two of the four dwellings may lie within the urban growth boundary, but only if the subject tract abuts an urban growth boundary; or

(C) The tract is a flaglot and is bordered on at least 25 percent of its perimeter by tracts that are smaller than 21 acres, and at least four dwellings existed on January 1, 1993, within one-quarter mile of the center of the subject tract and on the same side of the public road that provides access to the subject tract. The governing body of a county must interpret the center of the subject tract as the geographic center of the flaglot if the applicant makes a written request for that interpretation and that interpretation does not cause the center to be located outside the flaglot. Up to two of the four dwellings may lie within the urban growth boundary, but only if the subject tract abuts an urban growth boundary. As used in this subparagraph:

(i) “Flaglot” means a tract containing a narrow strip or panhandle of land providing access from the public road to the rest of the tract.

(ii) “Geographic center of the flaglot” means the point of intersection of two perpendicular lines of which the first line crosses the midpoint of the longest side of a flaglot, at a 90-degree angle to that side, and the second line crosses the midpoint of the longest adjacent side of the flaglot.

(4) If land is in a zone that allows both farm and forest uses, is acknowledged to be in compliance with goals relating to both agriculture and forestry and may qualify as an exclusive farm use zone under this chapter, the county may apply the standards for siting a dwelling under either subsection (1)(d) of this section or ORS 215.720 (Criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705) , 215.740 (Large tract forestland dwelling) and 215.750 (Alternative forestland dwelling) as appropriate for the predominant use of the tract on January 1, 1993.

(5) A county may, by application of criteria adopted by ordinance, deny approval of a dwelling allowed under this section in any area where the county determines that approval of the dwelling would:

(a) Exceed the facilities and service capabilities of the area;

(b) Materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern in the area; or

(c) Create conditions or circumstances that the county determines would be contrary to the purposes or intent of its acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulations.

(6) For purposes of subsection (1)(a) of this section, “owner” includes the spouses in a marriage, son, daughter, parent, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, parent-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent or grandchild of the owner or a business entity owned by any one or combination of these family members.

(7) When a local government approves an application for a single-family dwelling under the provisions of this section, the application may be transferred by a person who has qualified under this section to any other person after the effective date of the land use decision. [1993 c.792 §2; 1995 c.812 §7; 2001 c.358 §1; 2015 c.629 §34]

Source: Section 215.705 — Dwellings in farm or forest zone; criteria; transferability of application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 204.126 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 204 / Section 204.126
204.126 Change in compensation of elective officers
Status: in_force

(1) The compensation of any elective county officer shall remain in effect unless changed with the approval of the county budget committee or tax supervising and conservation commission.

(2) Before any change in the compensation of an elective county officer is effective, it must be submitted to and approved by the county budget committee or tax supervising and conservation commission at a regular meeting or at a special meeting called for that purpose. [1981 c.48 §3]

Source: Section 204.126 — Change in compensation of elective officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors204.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.291 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.291
215.291 Alteration, restoration or replacement of lawfully established dwelling
Status: in_force

(1) A lawfully established dwelling may be altered, restored or replaced under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(q), 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(p) or 215.755 (Other forestland dwellings) (1) if the county determines that the dwelling to be altered, restored or replaced:

(a) Has, or formerly had:

(A) Intact exterior walls and roof structure;

(B) Indoor plumbing consisting of a kitchen sink, toilet and bathing facilities connected to a sanitary waste disposal system;

(C) Interior wiring for interior lights; and

(D) A heating system; and

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Unless the value of the dwelling was eliminated as a result of destruction or demolition, was assessed as a dwelling for purposes of ad valorem taxation since the later of:

(i) Five years before the date of the application; or

(ii) The date that the dwelling was erected upon or fixed to the land and became subject to property tax assessment; or

(B) If the value of the dwelling was eliminated as a result of destruction or demolition, was assessed as a dwelling for purposes of ad valorem taxation prior to the destruction or demolition and since the later of:

(i) Five years before the date of the destruction or demolition; or

(ii) The date that the dwelling was erected upon or fixed to the land and became subject to property tax assessment.

(2) For replacement of a lawfully established dwelling under this section:

(a) The dwelling to be replaced must be removed, demolished or converted to an allowable nonresidential use within three months after the date the replacement dwelling is certified for occupancy pursuant to ORS 455.055 (Uniform permit, inspection and certificate of occupancy requirements) .

(b) The replacement dwelling:

(A) May be sited on any part of the same lot or parcel.

(B) Must comply with applicable siting standards. However, the standards may not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the replacement dwelling.

(C) Must comply with the construction provisions of section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, if:

(i) The dwelling is in an area identified as extreme or high wildfire risk on the statewide map of wildfire risk described in ORS 477.490 (Statewide wildfire hazard map) ; or

(ii) No statewide map of wildfire risk has been adopted.

(c) As a condition of approval, if the dwelling to be replaced is located on a portion of the lot or parcel that is not zoned for exclusive farm use, the applicant shall execute and cause to be recorded in the deed records of the county in which the property is located a deed restriction prohibiting the siting of another dwelling on that portion of the lot or parcel. The restriction imposed is irrevocable unless the county planning director, or the director’s designee, places a statement of release in the deed records of the county to the effect that the provisions of this section and either ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) regarding replacement dwellings have changed to allow the lawful siting of another dwelling.

(3) The county planning director, or the director’s designee, shall maintain a record of the lots and parcels that do not qualify for the siting of a new dwelling under subsection (2) of this section, including a copy of the deed restrictions filed under subsection (2)(c) of this section.

(4) If an applicant is granted a deferred replacement permit under this section:

(a) The deferred replacement permit:

(A) Does not expire but the permit becomes void unless the dwelling to be replaced is removed or demolished within three months after the deferred replacement permit is issued; and

(B) May not be transferred, by sale or otherwise, except by the applicant to the spouse or a child of the applicant.

(b) The replacement dwelling must comply with applicable building codes, plumbing codes, sanitation codes and other requirements relating to health and safety or to siting at the time of construction.

(5) An application under this section must be filed within three years following the date that the dwelling last possessed all the features listed under subsection (1)(a) of this section.

(6) Construction of a replacement dwelling approved under this section must commence no later than four years after the approval of the application under this section becomes final. [2013 c.462 §2; 2019 c.440 §§1,5; 2023 c.301 §3]

Note: 215.291 (Alteration, restoration or replacement of lawfully established dwelling) was added to and made a part of 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) to 215.311 (Log truck parking in exclusive farm use zones) by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 215.291 — Alteration, restoration or replacement of lawfully established dwelling; conditions; siting; deferral , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.327 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.327
205.327 Penalty for presenting nonstandard instruments for recording
Status: in_force

When an instrument required or permitted by law to be recorded is presented to a county clerk for recording, if the instrument does not comply with the requirements of ORS 205.232 (Conditions for instruments to be recorded) or 205.234 (Requirements for first page of instruments to be recorded) , the county clerk shall record the instrument, but shall charge and collect in advance a penalty of $20. The penalty authorized and collected under this section is in addition to and not in lieu of the fees charged under ORS 205.320 (Fees collected by county clerk) for recording the instrument. [1991 c.230 §4; 2001 c.713 §4; 2015 c.168 §1]

Source: Section 205.327 — Penalty for presenting nonstandard instruments for recording , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 208.080 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 208 / Section 208.080
208.080 Inspection of books by county court
Status: in_force

The county treasurer shall at all times keep the books and office of the county treasurer subject to the inspection and examination of the county court. The county treasurer shall exhibit the money in the office of the county treasurer to such court at least once a year.

Source: Section 208.080 — Inspection of books by county court; exhibit of moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors208.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.100 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.100
206.100 Written assignment of items delivered
Status: in_force

The former sheriff shall also at the time referred to in ORS 206.090 (Delivery of jail, prisoners and process to new sheriff) deliver to the new sheriff a written assignment of the property, process, papers and prisoners delivered. The new sheriff shall thereupon acknowledge in writing, upon the assignment, the receipt of the property, process, papers and prisoners therein specified, furnish the former sheriff a certified copy thereof and file the original in the county clerk’s office.

Source: Section 206.100 — Written assignment of items delivered , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.401 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.401
215.401 Preapplication process for land use approval of disposal site for composting
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Compost” has the meaning given that term in ORS 459.005 (Definitions for ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665) .

(b) “Disposal site” has the meaning given that term in ORS 459.005 (Definitions for ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665) .

(c) “Local government” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) .

(2) Before an applicant may submit an application under ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) for land use approval to establish or modify a disposal site for composting that requires a permit issued by the Department of Environmental Quality, as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the applicant shall:

(a) Request and attend a preapplication conference described in subsections (4) to (6) of this section; and

(b) Hold a preapplication community meeting described in subsections (7) to (9) of this section.

(3) Subsection (2) of this section applies to an application to:

(a) Establish a disposal site for composting that sells, or offers for sale, resulting product; or

(b) Allow an existing disposal site for composting that sells, or offers for sale, resulting product to:

(A) Accept as feedstock nonvegetative materials, including dead animals, meat, dairy products and mixed food waste; or

(B) Increase the permitted annual tonnage of feedstock used by the disposal site by an amount that requires a new land use approval.

(4) During the preapplication conference:

(a) The applicant shall provide information about the proposed disposal site for composting and proposed operations for composting and respond to questions about the site and operations.

(b) The county with land use jurisdiction over the proposed disposal site for composting and the other representatives described in subsection (5) of this section shall inform the applicant of permitting requirements to establish and operate the proposed disposal site for composting and provide all application materials to the applicant.

(5) The applicant shall submit a written request to the county with land use jurisdiction to request a preapplication conference. A representative of the planning department of the county and a representative of the Department of Environmental Quality shall attend the conference along with representatives, as determined necessary by the county, of the following entities:

(a) Any other state agency or local government that has authority to approve or deny a permit, license or other certification required to establish or operate the proposed disposal site for composting.

(b) A state agency, a local government or a private entity that provides or would provide to the proposed disposal site for composting one or more of the following:

(A) Water systems.

(B) Wastewater collection and treatment systems, including storm drainage systems.

(C) Transportation systems or transit services.

(c) A city or county with territory within its boundaries that may be affected by the proposed disposal site for composting.

(d) The Department of Land Conservation and Development.

(e) The State Department of Agriculture.

(6) The county with land use jurisdiction may use preapplication procedures, if any, in the acknowledged land use regulations of the county, consistent with the requirements that the county shall:

(a) Provide notice of the preapplication conference to the entities described in subsection (5) of this section by mail and, as appropriate, in any other manner that ensures adequate notice and opportunity to participate;

(b) Hold the preapplication conference at least 20 days and not more than 40 days after receipt of the applicant’s written request; and

(c) Provide preapplication notes to each attendee of the conference and the other entities described in subsection (5) of this section for which a representative does not attend the preapplication conference.

(7) After the preapplication conference and before submitting the application for land use approval, the applicant shall:

(a) Hold a community meeting within 60 days after the preapplication conference:

(A) In a public location in the county with land use jurisdiction; and

(B) On a business day, or Saturday, that is not a holiday, with a start time between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

(b) Provide notice of the community meeting to:

(A) The owners of record, on the most recent property tax assessment roll, of real property located within one-half mile of the real property on which the proposed disposal site for composting would be located;

(B) The resident or occupant that receives mail at the mailing address of the real property described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph if the mailing address of the owner of record is not the mailing address of the real property;

(C) Neighborhood and community organizations recognized by the governing body of the county if a boundary of the organization is within one-half mile of the proposed disposal site for composting;

(D) A newspaper that meets the requirements of ORS 193.020 (Newspaper in which public notice may be published) for publication;

(E) Local media in a press release; and

(F) The entities described in subsection (5) of this section.

(8) During the community meeting, the applicant shall provide information about the proposed disposal site for composting and proposed operations for composting and respond to questions about the site and operations.

(9) The applicant’s notice provided under subsection (7)(b) of this section must include:

(a) A brief description of the proposed disposal site for composting;

(b) The address of the location of the community meeting; and

(c) The date and time of the community meeting. [2013 c.524 §1]

Note: 215.401 (Preapplication process for land use approval of disposal site for composting) 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 215.401 — Preapplication process for land use approval of disposal site for composting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.244 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.244
205.244 Rerecording of corrected instruments
Status: in_force

(1) An instrument that has been previously recorded may be rerecorded to make corrections in the original instrument.

(2) The county clerk shall record an instrument presented for rerecording as provided in subsection (1) of this section. The corrected instrument need not be acknowledged again. The person presenting the instrument for rerecording shall cause a rerecording certificate to be affixed to the first page of the instrument or to a cover sheet authorized by ORS 205.234 (Requirements for first page of instruments to be recorded) (2) added as a new first page to the instrument. The rerecording certificate shall contain the words “RERECORDED AT THE REQUEST OF _____ TO CORRECT_____. PREVIOUSLY RECORDED IN BOOK _____ AND PAGE___, OR AS FEE NUMBER___.”

(3) A certified copy of a recorded instrument may not be altered for the purpose of correcting the original instrument. The person presenting the instrument may present an unaltered certified copy of the recorded instrument when it is attached to a cover sheet authorized by ORS 205.234 (Requirements for first page of instruments to be recorded) (2). The cover sheet must contain the rerecording certificate described in subsection (2) of this section. The rerecorded document may include attachments identified on the cover sheet that are necessary to make the corrections.

(4) A county clerk shall not incur civil or criminal liability, either personally or in an official capacity, for recording a corrected instrument under this section. [1991 c.230 §9; 2009 c.302 §1]

Source: Section 205.244 — Rerecording of corrected instruments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.274 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.274
215.274 Associated transmission lines necessary for public service
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “associated transmission line” has the meaning given that term in ORS 469.300 (Definitions) .

(2) An associated transmission line is necessary for public service if an applicant for approval under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(c)(B) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(c)(B) demonstrates to the governing body of a county or its designee that the associated transmission line meets:

(a) At least one of the requirements listed in subsection (3) of this section; or

(b) The requirements described in subsection (4) of this section.

(3) The governing body of a county or its designee shall approve an application under this section if an applicant demonstrates that the entire route of the associated transmission line meets at least one of the following requirements:

(a) The associated transmission line is not located on high-value farmland, as defined in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) , or on arable land;

(b) The associated transmission line is co-located with an existing transmission line;

(c) The associated transmission line parallels an existing transmission line corridor with the minimum separation necessary for safety; or

(d) The associated transmission line is located within an existing right of way for a linear facility, such as a transmission line, road or railroad, that is located above the surface of the ground.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the governing body of a county or its designee shall approve an application under this section if, after an evaluation of reasonable alternatives, the applicant demonstrates that the entire route of the associated transmission line meets, subject to paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, two or more of the following factors:

(A) Technical and engineering feasibility;

(B) The associated transmission line is locationally dependent because the associated transmission line must cross high-value farmland, as defined in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) , or arable land to achieve a reasonably direct route or to meet unique geographical needs that cannot be satisfied on other lands;

(C) Lack of an available existing right of way for a linear facility, such as a transmission line, road or railroad, that is located above the surface of the ground;

(D) Public health and safety; or

(E) Other requirements of state or federal agencies.

(b) The applicant shall present findings to the governing body of the county or its designee on how the applicant will mitigate and minimize the impacts, if any, of the associated transmission line on surrounding lands devoted to farm use in order to prevent a significant change in accepted farm practices or a significant increase in the cost of farm practices on the surrounding farmland.

(c) The governing body of a county or its designee may consider costs associated with any of the factors listed in paragraph (a) of this subsection, but consideration of cost may not be the only consideration in determining whether the associated transmission line is necessary for public service. [2013 c.242 §2]

Note: 215.274 (Associated transmission lines necessary for public service) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 215 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 215.274 — Associated transmission lines necessary for public service; criteria; mitigating impact of facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.300 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.300
209.300 Abandonment of railroad line
Status: in_force

When a railroad gives notice of its intention to abandon a railroad line within this state, the Department of Transportation shall provide a copy of the notice to the county surveyor of each county in which the line to be abandoned is located. Upon written request from a county surveyor so notified, the railroad shall provide the county surveyor with a reproducible copy of the right of way plats for the line to be abandoned. The copy of the right of way plats shall be provided prior to abandonment at no cost to the county surveyor, and shall show the center line of trackage as originally constructed and currently existing, together with ties to monumented public land survey corners, as shown by the right of way plats. [1985 c.220 §2; 1989 c.394 §16; 1995 c.733 §43]

Source: Section 209.300 — Abandonment of railroad line; notice to county surveyor; request for copies of plats , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.230 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.230
201.230 Malheur County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Malheur County is as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the south boundary of the state and the range line between ranges 38 and 39, E. W. M.; thence north along the range line to a point where the range line intersects the south boundary of township 37 south; thence west along the township line to the range line between ranges 36 and 37 east; thence north along the range line to the northwest corner of section 19, township 15 south, range 37 east; thence east along the section line to the southwest corner of section 16; thence north along the section line to the northwest corner of the section; thence east along the section line to the southwest corner of section 11; thence north along the section line to the northwest corner of section 2; thence east along the township line to the southwest corner of section 36, township 14 south, range 37 east; thence north along the section line to the northwest corner of the section; thence east along the section line to the southwest corner of section 30, township 14 south, range 38 east; thence north along the range line to the northwest corner of section 30; thence east along the section line to the southwest corner of section 20; thence north to the northwest corner of the section; thence east along the section line to the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 17; thence north to the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of the section; thence east along the section line to the southwest corner of section 9; thence north along the section line to the northwest corner of the section; thence east along the section line to the southwest corner of section 3; thence north along the section line to the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 34, township 13 south, range 38 east; thence east to the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 35; thence north along the section line to the northwest corner of section 26; thence east along the section line to the southwest corner of section 24; thence north along the section line to the northwest corner of the section; thence east along the section line to the southwest corner of section 17, township 13 south, range 39 east; thence north along the section line to the northwest corner of the section; thence east along the section line to the northeast corner of section 17, township 13 south, range 42 east; thence south along the section line to the southeast corner of the section; thence east along the section line to the northeast corner of section 21; thence south along the section line to the southeast corner of the section; thence east along the section line to the northeast corner of section 26; thence south along the section line to the southeast corner of the section; thence east along the section line to the northeast corner of section 36; thence south along the range line to the southeast corner of the section; thence east along the township line to the northeast corner of section 6, township 14 south, range 43 east; thence south along the section line to the intersection of the south boundary line of township 14 south, range 43 east; thence east on the south boundary line of township 14 south, to the middle channel of the Snake River between Oregon and Idaho; thence up the meanderings of Snake River on the line between Oregon and Idaho to the mouth of the Owyhee River on such line; thence south on the line between Oregon and Idaho to the north line of Nevada; thence west on the north line of Nevada to the place of beginning.

Source: Section 201.230 — Malheur County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.306 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.306
215.306 Conducting filming activities in exclusive farm use zones
Status: in_force

(1) The limitations on uses made of land in exclusive farm use zones described in ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) , 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) , 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) and 215.700 (Resource land dwelling policy) to 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) and limitations imposed by or adopted pursuant to ORS 197.040 (Duties of commission) do not apply to activities described in this section.

(2) The provisions of this section do not affect the eligibility of a zone for special assessment as provided in ORS 308A.050 (Legislative intent) to 308A.128 (Certain district assessments inapplicable to exclusive farm use zone farmland) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) On-site filming and activities accessory to on-site filming may be conducted in any area zoned for exclusive farm use without prior approval of local government but subject to ORS 30.930 (Definitions for ORS 30.930 to 30.947) to 30.947 (Effect of siting of destination resorts or other nonfarm or nonforest uses) .

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, on-site filming and activities accessory to on-site filming that exceed 45 days on any site within a one-year period or involve erection of sets that would remain in place for longer than 45 days may be conducted only upon approval of the governing body or its designee in any area zoned for exclusive farm use subject to ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) . In addition to other activities described in subsection (4) of this section, these activities may include office administrative functions such as payroll and scheduling, and the use of campers, truck trailers or similar temporary facilities. Temporary facilities may be used as temporary housing for security personnel.

(4) For purposes of this section, “on-site filming and activities accessory to on-site filming”:

(a) Includes:

(A) Filming and site preparation, construction of sets, staging, makeup and support services customarily provided for on-site filming.

(B) Production of advertisements, documentaries, feature film, television services and other film productions that rely on the rural qualities of an exclusive farm use zone in more than an incidental way.

(b) Does not include:

(A) Facilities for marketing, editing and other such activities that are allowed only as a home occupation; or

(B) Construction of new structures that requires a building permit.

(5) A decision of local government issuing any permits necessary for activities under subsection (3)(a) of this section is not a land use decision. [1995 c.722 §1; 1997 c.550 §3; 1999 c.314 §59; 2001 c.672 §20]

Source: Section 215.306 — Conducting filming activities in exclusive farm use zones , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.275 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.275
215.275 Utility facilities necessary for public service
Status: in_force

(1) A utility facility established under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(c)(A) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(c)(A) is necessary for public service if the facility must be sited in an exclusive farm use zone in order to provide the service.

(2) To demonstrate that a utility facility is necessary, an applicant for approval under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(c)(A) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(c)(A) must show that reasonable alternatives have been considered and that the facility must be sited in an exclusive farm use zone due to one or more of the following factors:

(a) Technical and engineering feasibility;

(b) The proposed facility is locationally dependent. A utility facility is locationally dependent if it must cross land in one or more areas zoned for exclusive farm use in order to achieve a reasonably direct route or to meet unique geographical needs that cannot be satisfied on other lands;

(c) Lack of available urban and nonresource lands;

(d) Availability of existing rights of way;

(e) Public health and safety; and

(f) Other requirements of state or federal agencies.

(3) Costs associated with any of the factors listed in subsection (2) of this section may be considered, but cost alone may not be the only consideration in determining that a utility facility is necessary for public service. Land costs shall not be included when considering alternative locations for substantially similar utility facilities. The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall determine by rule how land costs may be considered when evaluating the siting of utility facilities that are not substantially similar.

(4) The owner of a utility facility approved under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(c)(A) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(c)(A) shall be responsible for restoring, as nearly as possible, to its former condition any agricultural land and associated improvements that are damaged or otherwise disturbed by the siting, maintenance, repair or reconstruction of the facility. Nothing in this section shall prevent the owner of the utility facility from requiring a bond or other security from a contractor or otherwise imposing on a contractor the responsibility for restoration.

(5) The governing body of the county or its designee shall impose clear and objective conditions on an application for utility facility siting under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(c)(A) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(c)(A) to mitigate and minimize the impacts of the proposed facility, if any, on surrounding lands devoted to farm use in order to prevent a significant change in accepted farm practices or a significant increase in the cost of farm practices on the surrounding farmlands.

(6) The provisions of subsections (2) to (5) of this section do not apply to interstate natural gas pipelines and associated facilities authorized by and subject to regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. [1999 c.816 §3; 2009 c.850 §9; 2013 c.242 §5]

Note: 215.275 (Utility facilities necessary for public service) was added to and made a part of 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) to 215.311 (Log truck parking in exclusive farm use zones) by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 215.275 — Utility facilities necessary for public service; criteria; rules; mitigating impact of facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.209 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.209
215.209 Department of Land Conservation and Development database
Status: in_force

The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall develop, in conjunction with local governments and other state agencies, a computerized database that is capable of producing county-wide maps that show the diversity of Oregon’s rural lands. The database shall include, at a minimum, information on soil classifications, forest capabilities, irrigated lands, croplands, actual farm use, and plan and zone designations. To create the database, the department shall use the most current soils information from the United States Natural Resources Conservation Service, or its successor agency, and may use any other related information that is readily available. [1999 c.1014 §3]

Note: 215.209 (Department of Land Conservation and Development database) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 215 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 215.209 — Department of Land Conservation and Development database; rural land maps; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.451 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.451
215.451 Cider business
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Agri-tourism or other commercial events” includes outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, educational, cultural, health or lifestyle events, facility rentals, celebratory gatherings and other events at which the promotion of cider produced in conjunction with the cider business is a secondary purpose of the event.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Cider” means an alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of the juice of apples or pears.

(B) “Cider” includes but is not limited to flavored cider, sparkling cider and carbonated cider.

(c) “Cider business” means a facility used primarily for the commercial production, shipping and distribution, wholesale or retail sales, tasting, crushing, making, blending, storage, bottling, administrative functions or warehousing of cider.

(d) “Cidermaker” means a person who makes cider.

(e) “On-site retail sale” includes the retail sale of cider in person at the cider business site, through a cider club or over the Internet or telephone.

(f) “Orchard” means a piece of land planted with apple or pear trees.

(2) A cider business may be established as a permitted use on land zoned for exclusive farm use under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(aa) and 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(y) or on land zoned for mixed farm and forest use if the cider business produces:

(a) Less than 100,000 gallons of cider annually and the cider business:

(A) Owns an on-site orchard of at least 15 acres;

(B) Owns a contiguous orchard of at least 15 acres;

(C) Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the apples or pears from at least 15 acres of an orchard contiguous to the cider business; or

(D) Obtains apples or pears from any combination of subparagraph (A), (B) or (C) of this paragraph; or

(b) At least 100,000 gallons of cider annually and the cider business:

(A) Owns an on-site orchard of at least 40 acres;

(B) Owns a contiguous orchard of at least 40 acres;

(C) Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the apples or pears from at least 40 acres of an orchard contiguous to the cider business;

(D) Owns an on-site orchard of at least 15 acres on a tract of at least 40 acres and owns at least 40 additional acres of orchards in Oregon that are located within 15 miles of the cider business site; or

(E) Obtains apples or pears from any combination of subparagraph (A), (B), (C) or (D) of this paragraph.

(3) In addition to any other activities authorized for a cider business, a cider business established under this section may:

(a) Market cider produced in conjunction with the cider business.

(b) Conduct operations that are directly related to the sale or marketing of cider produced in conjunction with the cider business, including:

(A) Cider tastings in a tasting room or other location on the premises occupied by the cider business;

(B) Cider club activities;

(C) Cidermaker luncheons and dinners;

(D) Cider business and orchard tours;

(E) Meetings or business activities with cider business suppliers, distributors, wholesale customers and cider industry members;

(F) Cider business staff activities;

(G) Open house promotions of cider produced in conjunction with the cider business; and

(H) Similar activities conducted for the primary purpose of promoting cider produced in conjunction with the cider business.

(c) Market and sell items directly related to the sale or promotion of cider produced in conjunction with the cider business, the marketing and sale of which is incidental to on-site retail sale of cider, including food and beverages:

(A) Required to be made available in conjunction with the consumption of cider on the premises by the Liquor Control Act or rules adopted under the Liquor Control Act; or

(B) Served in conjunction with an activity authorized by paragraph (b), (d) or (e) of this subsection.

(d) Subject to subsections (6) to (9) of this section, carry out agri-tourism or other commercial events on the tract occupied by the cider business.

(e) Host charitable activities for which the cider business does not charge a facility rental fee.

(f) Site a bed and breakfast as a home occupation on the same tract, and in association with, the cider business.

(4) A cider business may include on-site kitchen facilities licensed by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 624.010 (Definitions for ORS 624.010 to 624.121) to 624.121 (State Food Service Advisory Committee) for the preparation of food and beverages described in subsection (3)(c) of this section. Food and beverage services authorized under subsection (3)(c) of this section may not utilize menu options or meal services that cause the kitchen facilities to function as a cafe or other dining establishment open to the public.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The gross income of the cider business from the sale of incidental items or services provided pursuant to subsection (3)(c) to (e) of this section may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of cider produced in conjunction with the cider business. The gross income of a cider business does not include income received by third parties unaffiliated with the cider business.

(b) At the request of a local government with land use jurisdiction over the site of a cider business, the cider business shall submit to the local government a written statement prepared by a certified public accountant that certifies the compliance of the cider business with this subsection for the previous tax year.

(6) Except as provided by subsections (7) and (8) of this section, a cider business may carry out agri-tourism or other commercial events described in subsection (3)(d) of this section for up to 18 days per calendar year.

(7) A cider business in the Willamette Valley may carry out agri-tourism or other commercial events as provided in subsection (6) of this section, provided:

(a) Events on the first six days of the 18-day limit per calendar year are authorized by the local government through the issuance of a renewable multi-year license that:

(A) Has a term of five years; and

(B) Is subject to an administrative review to determine necessary conditions pursuant to subsection (8) of this section.

(b) The local government’s decision on a license under paragraph (a) of this subsection is not:

(A) A land use decision, as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) , and is not subject to review by the Land Use Board of Appeals.

(B) A permit, as defined in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) or 227.160 (Definitions for ORS 227.160 to 227.186) .

(c) Events on days seven through 18 of the 18-day limit per calendar year are authorized by the local government through the issuance of a renewable multi-year permit that:

(A) Has a term of five years;

(B) Is subject to an administrative review to determine necessary conditions pursuant to subsection (8) of this section; and

(C) Is subject to notice as specified in ORS 215.416 (Permit application) (11) or 227.175 (Application for permit or zone change) (10).

(d) The local government’s decision on a permit under paragraph (c) of this subsection is:

(A) A land use decision, as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) , and is subject to review by the Land Use Board of Appeals.

(B) A permit, as defined in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) or 227.160 (Definitions for ORS 227.160 to 227.186) .

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A local government with land use jurisdiction over the site of a cider business shall ensure that agri-tourism or other commercial events occurring as described in subsection (3)(d) of this section are subordinate to the production and sale of cider and do not create significant adverse impacts to uses on surrounding land.

(b) A local government may impose conditions on a license or permit issued pursuant to subsection (7) of this section as necessary to meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of this subsection. The conditions must be related to:

(A) The number of event attendees;

(B) The hours of event operation;

(C) Access and parking;

(D) Traffic management;

(E) Noise management; and

(F) Sanitation and solid waste.

(9) A local government may charge a fee for processing a license or permit under subsections (6) and (7) of this section. The fee may not exceed the actual or average cost of providing the applicable licensing or permitting service.

(10) When a bed and breakfast facility is sited as a home occupation on the same tract as a cider business as described in subsection (3)(f) of this section:

(a) The bed and breakfast facility may prepare and serve two meals per day to the registered guests of the bed and breakfast facility; and

(b) The meals may be served at the bed and breakfast facility or at the cider business.

(11) A cider business operating under this section shall provide parking for all activities or uses of the lot, parcel or tract on which the cider business is situated.

(12) A local government with land use jurisdiction over the site of a cider business shall ensure that the cider business complies with:

(a) Local criteria regarding floodplains, geologic hazards, the Willamette River Greenway, solar access and airport safety;

(b) Regulations of general applicability for the public health and safety; and

(c) Regulations for resource protection acknowledged to comply with any statewide goal respecting open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resources.

(13) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For the purpose of limiting demonstrated conflicts with accepted farm and forest practices on adjacent lands, a local government with land use jurisdiction over the site of a cider business shall:

(A) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, establish a setback of at least 100 feet from all property lines for the cider business and all public gathering places; and

(B) Require cider businesses to provide direct road access and internal circulation for the cider business and all public gathering places.

(b) A local government may allow a setback of less than 100 feet by granting a cider business an adjustment or variance to the requirement described in paragraph (a)(A) of this subsection. [2017 c.253 §2]

Source: Section 215.451 — Cider business; conditions; permissible uses; reporting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.260 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.260
202.260 Redistricting of county and filling of vacancies
Status: in_force

The county courts of all the counties affected by the formation of the new county, or by a change in county boundaries, shall immediately after such segregations, redistrict their county into districts provided for by law, and shall fill the vacancies occasioned by such segregation in the manner provided for by law for filling vacancies.

Source: Section 202.260 — Redistricting of county and filling of vacancies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.100 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.100
201.100 Douglas County
Status: in_force

The southern boundary of Douglas County is as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of Coos County, which point is the east quarter corner of section 13 of township 32 south, 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 ridge to the divide forming the eastern tributaries of John Mule Creek; thence south to the southwest corner of section 36, township 32 south, range 9 west; thence east one mile; north one mile; east one-half mile; south one-fourth mile; east one-half mile; south three-fourths mile; east five miles to the range line between townships 7 and 8 west; thence south one-half mile; east one-half mile; north one-fourth mile; east one-fourth mile; south three-fourths mile; east one-fourth mile; south one-half mile; east one mile; south one-half mile; east two and one-half miles; south one-half mile; east one and one-half miles; south one-fourth mile; east one-half mile; north one-fourth mile; east one-half mile; north one-half mile; east one mile; north one-fourth mile; east one mile; south one-fourth mile; east one-fourth mile; north one mile; east one and one-half miles; north one mile; east one-fourth mile; south one-half mile; east two miles; south one-fourth mile; east one mile; north one-fourth mile; east one and three-quarters miles; south one-half mile; east one and one-fourth miles; south one and one-half miles; east one mile to the east quarter corner of section 13, township 33 south, range 5 west; thence north one-half mile to the southwest corner of section 7, township 33 south, range 4 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence east one mile to the southeast corner of section 7; thence north one-half mile to the east one-quarter corner of section 7; thence east one-half mile to the center of section 8 of such township and range; thence north one-half mile to the north one-quarter corner of section 8; thence east one-half mile to the northeast corner of section 8; thence north one-half mile to the west one-quarter corner of section 4 of such township and range; thence east one-half mile to the center of section four; thence north one-half mile to the north one-quarter corner of section four; thence east one and one-half miles to the southeast corner of section 34, township 32 south, of range 4 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north to the northeast corner of section 34; thence east seven miles to the southeast corner of section 26, township 32 south, of range 3 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north one-half mile to the east one-quarter corner of section 26; thence east two miles to the east one-quarter corner of section 30, township 32 south, of range 2 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north one-half mile to the northeast corner of section 30; thence east one mile to the southeast corner of section 20 in the last-mentioned township and range; thence north one-half mile to the east one-quarter corner of section 20; thence east five miles to the east one-quarter corner of section 19, township 32 south, of range 1 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north one-half mile to the northeast corner of section 19; thence east three miles to the southeast corner of section 15 in the last-mentioned township and range; thence north one mile to the northeast corner of section 15; thence east one-half mile to the south one-quarter corner of section 11 of the last-mentioned township and range; thence north one mile to the north quarter corner of section 11; thence east one-half mile to the southeast corner of section 2 of the last-mentioned township and range; thence north to the northeast corner of section 2; thence east to the southeast corner of section 31, township 31 south, range 1 east; thence north one mile to northwest corner section 32; thence east one mile to northeast corner section 32; thence north one mile to northwest corner section 28; thence east one mile to northeast corner section 28; thence north one mile to northwest corner section 22; thence east one mile to northeast corner section 22; thence north one mile to northwest corner section 14; thence east two miles to northeast corner section 13; all in township 31 south, range 1 east; thence north one mile to northwest corner section 7; thence east two miles to northeast corner section 8; thence north one mile to northwest corner section 4; thence east one mile to northeast corner section 4, township 31 south, range 2 east; thence north one mile to northwest corner section 34; thence east one mile to northeast corner section 34; thence north one mile to northwest corner section 26, township 30, range 2 east; thence east five miles to southwest corner of section 22; thence north one mile to northwest corner section 22; thence east one mile to northeast corner section 22; thence north one mile to northwest corner section 14; thence east one mile to northeast corner section 14; thence north one mile to northwest corner section 12, township 30 south, range 3 east; thence east one mile to southwest corner section 6; thence north one mile to northwest corner section 6; thence east on township line between townships 29 and 30 south, to the range line between ranges 4 and 5 east; thence north along such range line to parallel 43 degrees, 4 minutes north latitude, the same being the northern boundary of Crater Lake National Park; thence east along such parallel, approximately ten and one-half miles to the summit of the Cascade Range. [Amended by 1999 c.600 §3]

Note: In addition to the boundary described in 201.100 (Douglas County) , the western boundary of Douglas County is in part the eastern boundary of Coos County (see 201.060 (Coos County) ) and in part the Pacific Ocean. The northern boundary of Douglas County is the southern boundary of Lane County (see 201.200 (Lane County) ). The western boundary of Douglas County is the summit of the Cascade Range adjacent to a part of the western boundary of Klamath County (see 201.180 (Klamath County) ).

Source: Section 201.100 — Douglas County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.615 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.615
215.615 Application and contents of housing ordinances
Status: in_force

The provisions of housing code ordinances authorized by ORS 215.605 (Counties authorized to adopt housing codes) and this section shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed or intended to be used for human habitation, and shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Standards for space, occupancy, light, ventilation, sanitation, heating, exits and fire protection.

(2) Inspection of such buildings.

(3) Procedures whereby buildings or portions thereof which are determined to be substandard are declared to be public nuisances and are required to be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal.

(4) An advisory and appeals board. [1969 c.418 §3]

Source: Section 215.615 — Application and contents of housing ordinances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.250 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.250
201.250 Morrow County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Morrow County is as follows: Beginning at a point on the boundary of the state due north from the half-township line running north and south through the center of township 5 north, range 27 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence running due south to and on such line to the north boundary line of township 1 north, range 27; thence due east on the township line to its intersection with the range line between ranges 28 and 29 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence due south on such range line to the base line; thence due east on the base line to its intersection with the range line between ranges 29 and 30 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence due south on such range line to the southeast corner of township 6 south, range 29 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence due west on the township line to its intersection with the range line between ranges 24 and 25 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence due north on such range line to its intersection with the township line between townships 4 and 5 south; thence due west on the township line to its intersection with the range line between ranges 23 and 24 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence due north on the range line to its intersection with the township line between townships 3 and 4 south; thence due west on the township line to its intersection with the range line between ranges 22 and 23 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence due north on the range line and the projection thereof to the boundary of the state; thence easterly along the boundary of the state to the place of beginning. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §192]

Source: Section 201.250 — Morrow County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.260 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.260
209.260 Fee for filing and indexing
Status: in_force

The county governing body, by resolution or order, may establish the fee to be collected by the county surveyor for filing and indexing a map or report of a survey. [1981 c.429 §2; 1985 c.582 §9; 1991 c.339 §4; 1991 c.621 §2]

Source: Section 209.260 — Fee for filing and indexing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.296 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.296
215.296 Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones
Status: in_force

(1) A use allowed under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2) or (11) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2) or (4) may be approved only where the local governing body or its designee finds that the use will not:

(a) Force a significant change in accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use; or

(b) Significantly increase the cost of accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use.

(2) An applicant for a use allowed under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2) or (11) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2) or (4) may demonstrate that the standards for approval set forth in subsection (1) of this section will be satisfied through the imposition of conditions. Any conditions so imposed shall be clear and objective.

(3) A person engaged in farm or forest practices on lands devoted to farm or forest use may file a complaint with the local governing body or its designee alleging:

(a) That a condition imposed pursuant to subsection (2) of this section has been violated;

(b) That the violation has:

(A) Forced a significant change in accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use; or

(B) Significantly increased the cost of accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use; and

(c) That the complainant is adversely affected by the violation.

(4) Upon receipt of a complaint filed under this section or ORS 215.218 (Certain private hunting preserves not subject to land use approval) , the local governing body or its designee shall:

(a) Forward the complaint to the operator of the use;

(b) Review the complaint in the manner set forth in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) ; and

(c) Determine whether the allegations made in a complaint filed under this section or ORS 215.218 (Certain private hunting preserves not subject to land use approval) are true.

(5) Upon a determination that the allegations made in a complaint are true, the local governing body or its designee at a minimum shall notify the violator that a violation has occurred, direct the violator to correct the conditions that led to the violation within a specified time period and warn the violator against the commission of further violations.

(6) If the conditions that led to a violation are not corrected within the time period specified pursuant to subsection (5) of this section, or if there is a determination pursuant to subsection (4) of this section following the receipt of a second complaint that a further violation has occurred, the local governing body or its designee at a minimum shall assess a fine against the violator.

(7) If the conditions that led to a violation are not corrected within 30 days after the imposition of a fine pursuant to subsection (6) of this section, or if there is a determination pursuant to subsection (4) of this section following the receipt of a third or subsequent complaint that a further violation has occurred, the local governing body or its designee shall at a minimum order the suspension of the use until the violator corrects the conditions that led to the violation.

(8) If a use allowed under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2) or (11) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2) or (4) is initiated without prior approval pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the local governing body or its designee at a minimum shall notify the user that prior approval is required, direct the user to apply for approval within 21 days and warn the user against the commission of further violations. If the user does not apply for approval within 21 days, the local governing body or its designee shall order the suspension of the use until the user applies for and receives approval. If there is a determination pursuant to subsection (4) of this section following the receipt of a complaint that a further violation occurred after approval was granted, the violation shall be deemed a second violation and the local governing body or its designee at a minimum shall assess a fine against the violator.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The standards set forth in subsection (1) of this section do not apply to farm or forest uses conducted within:

(A) Lots or parcels with a single-family residential dwelling approved under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (3), 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) (1), (2), (3), (4) or (7) or 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) ;

(B) An exception area approved under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) ; or

(C) An acknowledged urban growth boundary.

(b) A person residing in a single-family residential dwelling which was approved under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (3), 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) (1), (2), (3), (4) or (7) or 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) , which is within an exception area approved under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) or which is within an acknowledged urban growth boundary may not file a complaint under subsection (3) of this section.

(10) This section does not prevent a local governing body approving a use allowed under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2) or (11) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2) or (4) from establishing standards in addition to those set forth in subsection (1) of this section or from imposing conditions to ensure conformance with the additional standards. [1989 c.861 §6; 1993 c.792 §15; 2001 c.704 §8; 2003 c.616 §3; 2011 c.567 §9]

Source: Section 215.296 — Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones; violation of standards; complaint; penalties; exceptions to standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.030 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.030
202.030 Election order
Status: in_force

(1) If the county court finds that the proposed changes will not result in any new or remaining county having an assessed valuation, area or population less than required by the Constitution of this state, the county court shall call an election on a date specified in ORS 203.085 (County election dates) for the purpose of submitting the question of:

(a) The formation of the new county to the electors registered within the limits of the proposed new county;

(b) The elimination of an existing county to the electors of each county affected by the change; or

(c) The change in county boundaries to the electors of each county affected by the change when the change does not result in the formation of a new county.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 202.050 (Certification of election to Secretary of State) and 202.060 (Proclamation by Governor) , the election shall be conducted in accordance with ORS chapters 246 to 260.

(3) The ballot title for determination of a question submitted under this section shall be prepared as provided in ORS 250.185 (Preparation of ballot titles by county governing body) . [Amended by 1983 c.350 §10; 1999 c.708 §1]

Source: Section 202.030 — Election order; conduct of election; ballot title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.250 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.250
209.250 Survey by registered land surveyor
Status: in_force

(1) A registered professional land surveyor making a survey of lands within this state wherein the surveyor establishes or reestablishes a boundary monument shall, within 45 days thereafter, submit for filing a permanent map of the survey to the county surveyor for review. When filed, the map is a permanent public record in the office of the county surveyor. In establishing or reestablishing a public land survey corner, the surveyor shall comply with ORS 209.070 (Duties) (4), 209.130 (Establishment of corners) and 209.200 (Resurvey of federally surveyed lands) . If the surveyor is unable to complete the survey and submit a permanent map within 45 days, the surveyor shall, within 45 days of establishing or reestablishing a boundary monument, provide written notice to the county surveyor containing the reasons for the delay, an estimate of the amount of time reasonably necessary to complete the survey but not exceeding 180 days, and a temporary map showing the position of monuments established or reestablished.

(2) The permanent map must have a written narrative that may be on the face of the map. If the narrative is a separate document, the map and narrative must be referenced to each other. The map and narrative must be made on a suitable drafting material in the size required by the county surveyor. The lettering on the map and narrative must be of sufficient size and clarity to be reproduced clearly. The narrative must explain the purpose of the survey and how the boundary lines or other lines were established or reestablished and must state which deed records, deed elements, survey records, found survey monuments, plat records, road records or other pertinent data were controlling when establishing or reestablishing the lines. If the narrative is a separate document, the narrative must also contain the following:

(a) Location of survey by one-fourth section, Township and Range.

(b) The date of survey.

(c) The surveyor’s seal and original signature.

(d) The surveyor’s business name and address.

(3) A permanent map must show the following:

(a) Location of survey by one-fourth section, Township and Range.

(b) The date of survey.

(c) Scale of drawing and North Arrow.

(d) The distance and course of all lines traced or established, giving the basis of bearing and the measured distance and course to a monumented section corner, one-quarter corner, one-sixteenth corner or Donation Land Claim corner in Township and Range, or to a monumented lot or parcel corner or boundary corner of a recorded subdivision, partition or condominium.

(e) Measured bearings, angles and distances that are used as a basis for establishing or reestablishing lines or monuments separately indicated from those of record together with the recording reference. Metric measurements may be used if a conversion to feet is provided.

(f) Monuments set and their relation to older monuments found. A detailed description of monuments found and set must be included and monuments set must be separately indicated from those found.

(g) The surveyor’s seal and original signature.

(h) The surveyor’s business name and address.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 30 days of receiving a permanent map under this section, the county surveyor shall review the map to determine if it complies with subsections (1), (2) and (3) of this section and applicable local ordinances. A map must be indexed by the county surveyor within 30 days following a determination that the map is in compliance with this section. A survey prepared by the county surveyor in an official or private capacity must comply with subsections (1), (2) and (3) of this section.

(b) A survey map found not to be in compliance with subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section must be returned within 30 days of receipt for correction to the surveyor who prepared the map. The surveyor shall return the corrected survey map to the county surveyor within 30 days of receipt of the survey map from the county surveyor.

(c) A map that is not corrected within the specified time period may be forwarded to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying for action, as provided in subsection (11) of this section.

(d) An action may not be maintained against the county surveyor for recording a survey map that does not comply with this section.

(e) An action may not be maintained against the county surveyor for refusal to file a survey map that does not comply with this section.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a survey within this state is funded entirely or in part by public funds and the survey results in the establishment of horizontal or vertical monuments for geodetic control, the registered professional land surveyor performing the survey, within 45 days after completion of the survey, shall file a report of the survey with the county surveyors of those counties where the newly established monuments are located.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the governing body of a county may, by resolution or order, waive the filing of the report of the survey.

(6) A report required by subsection (5)(a) of this section may include maps or diagrams. The maps or diagrams, if included, must be referenced to each other. The report must contain the following:

(a) The name and number of each newly established geodetic control monument.

(b) Location of newly established geodetic control monuments by Section, Township and Range.

(c) Location of the horizontal component of geodetic control monuments by the Oregon Coordinate System referenced in ORS 93.312 (Oregon Coordinate System) , including the scale factor, combined scale factor, convergence and geographic or geodetic coordinates, indicating datum used.

(d) Location of the vertical component of geodetic control monuments by orthometric height, ellipsoidal height and geoidal separation, indicating datum used.

(e) The date of survey.

(f) The business name and address of the surveyor.

(g) A description of all monuments set or found, including narrative or graphic information sufficient to locate the monuments.

(h) A statement explaining the purpose of the survey, the equipment and procedures used, including the geoid model and reference ellipsoid used, and the names or numbers of the found record control monuments used and their source.

(i) The scale of drawing and North Arrow if a map or diagram is included.

(j) The seal and original signature of the surveyor.

(k) For geodetic control, a statement regarding the network accuracy and local accuracy of the survey, categorized by horizontal position, ellipsoidal height and orthometric height, relative to the National Spatial Reference System. The statement shall include the accuracy classification at the 95 percent confidence level for both network and local classifications in accordance with Standards for Geodetic Control Networks, Part 2 of the federal Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards (FGDC 1998) for the newly established monuments.

(7) The county surveyor shall file and index reports that comply with subsections (5) and (6) of this section within 30 days of determining compliance.

(8) A monument set by a registered professional land surveyor to mark or reference a point on a property or land line or to mark or reference a geodetic control survey point must be durably and visibly marked or tagged with the registered business name or the letters “L.S.” followed by the registration number of the surveyor in charge or, if the monument is set by a public officer, the monument must be marked with the official title of the office.

(9) If, in the performance of a survey, a registered professional land surveyor finds or makes changes in a public land survey corner or its accessories as described in an existing corner record or survey map in the office of the county surveyor, the surveyor shall complete and submit to the county surveyor a record of the changes found or made to a corner or accessories to the corner. The record must be submitted within 45 days of the corner visits, and must include the surveyor’s seal and original signature, business name and address, and be on stable base reproducible material in the form required by the county surveyor.

(10) The signature and stamp of a registered professional land surveyor on a permanent survey map or plat constitutes certification that the map or plat complies with the applicable provisions of this chapter.

(11) A registered professional land surveyor failing to comply with the provisions of subsections (1) to (9) of this section, ORS 92.050 (Requirements of survey and plat of subdivision and partition) to 92.080 (Preparation of plat) or a county ordinance establishing standards for surveys or plats is subject to disciplinary action by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying.

(12) A federal or state agency, board or commission, special district or municipal corporation making a survey of lands within this state shall comply with this section. [Amended by 1963 c.555 §1; 1965 c.542 §1; 1979 c.653 §16; 1981 c.113 §2; 1983 c.309 §11; 1989 c.394 §14; 1991 c.339 §3; 1993 c.219 §13; 1997 c.489 §11; 1999 c.710 §11; 1999 c.1018 §7; 2005 c.22 §159; 2005 c.230 §2; 2011 c.179 §4; 2017 c.178 §1]

Source: Section 209.250 — Survey by registered land surveyor; requirements for map, narrative or report of survey; waiver of required filing; effect of noncompliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.220 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.220
205.220 Recording copies of estate records
Status: in_force

Any copies of records of any estate administered in this state, certified to as true and correct by the clerk of the court in which the estate was or is being administered, shall be received and recorded by the officer having charge of the deed records of any county upon the payment of the fees required by law. A certified copy of such record shall be received as prima facie evidence of the original record in any court of this state.

Source: Section 205.220 — Recording copies of estate records; copy as evidence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.135 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.135
215.135 Expansion of nonconforming school in exclusive farm use zone
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) , 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) or any local zoning ordinance or regulation, a public or private school, including all buildings essential to the operation of the school, formerly allowed pursuant to ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(a) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(a), as in effect before January 1, 2010, may be expanded provided:

(a) The expansion complies with ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) ;

(b) The school was established on or before January 1, 2009;

(c) The expansion occurs on a tax lot:

(A) On which the school was established; or

(B) Contiguous to and, on January 1, 2015, under the same ownership as the tax lot on which the school was established; and

(d) The school is a public or private school for kindergarten through grade 12.

(2) A county may not deny an expansion under this section upon any rule or condition establishing:

(a) A maximum capacity of people in the structure or group of structures;

(b) A minimum distance between structures; or

(c) A maximum density of structures per acre. [2009 c.850 §14; 2019 c.416 §1]

Note: 215.135 (Expansion of nonconforming school in exclusive farm use zone) 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 215.135 — Expansion of nonconforming school in exclusive farm use zone , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.090 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.090
209.090 Procuring and filing copies of field notes and plats of Bureau of Land Management surveys
Status: in_force

(1) The county court shall procure from the Bureau of Land Management a copy of the field notes and plats of all surveys and resurveys of public lands of townships, sections, Donation Land Claims, mineral claims, homesteads, meander lines or other similar surveys lying within its county. These shall include copies of the official plats and field notes of the survey and shall be filed in the office of the county surveyor.

(2) Copies, certified by the county surveyor, of copies of such field notes or plats filed in the office of the county surveyor by the county court shall be prima facie evidence. [Amended by 1979 c.653 §6; 1989 c.394 §9]

Source: Section 209.090 — Procuring and filing copies of field notes and plats of Bureau of Land Management surveys; copies as evidence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.030 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.030
209.030 Surveys on court order of land divided by county line
Status: in_force

When lands the title to which is in dispute before any court are divided by a county line, the court making an order of survey may direct such order to the surveyor of any county in which any part of such land is situated. The county surveyor may charge and collect a fee that will reimburse the county for work performed under this section. [Amended by 1989 c.394 §5]

Source: Section 209.030 — Surveys on court order of land divided by county line; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 208.040 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 208 / Section 208.040
208.040 Notation of amount of interest paid
Status: in_force

When the county treasurer redeems any order on which interest is due, the county treasurer shall note on such order the amount of interest paid thereon, and shall enter on the account the amount of such interest, distinct from the principal.

Source: Section 208.040 — Notation of amount of interest paid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors208.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.211 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.211
215.211 Agricultural land
Status: in_force

(1) If a person concludes that more detailed soils information than that contained in the Web Soil Survey operated by the United States Natural Resources Conservation Service would assist a county to make a better determination of whether land qualifies as agricultural land, the person must request that the Department of Land Conservation and Development arrange for an assessment of the capability of the land by a professional soil classifier who is:

(a) Certified by and in good standing with the Soil Science Society of America; and

(b) Chosen by the person.

(2) A soils assessment produced under this section is not a public record, as defined in ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) , unless the person requesting the assessment utilizes the assessment in a land use proceeding. If the person decides to utilize a soils assessment produced under this section in a land use proceeding, the person shall inform the Department of Land Conservation and Development and consent to the release by the department of certified copies of all assessments produced under this section regarding the land to the local government conducting the land use proceeding. The department:

(a) Shall review soils assessments prepared under this section.

(b) May not disclose a soils assessment prior to its utilization in a land use proceeding as described in this subsection without written consent of the person paying the fee for the assessment.

(c) Shall release to the local government conducting a land use proceeding all soils assessments produced under this section regarding land to which the land use proceeding applies.

(3) Before arranging for a soils assessment under this section, the department shall charge and collect from the person requesting the assessment a fee in an amount intended to meet the costs of the department to assess the soils and administer this section.

(4) The department shall deposit fees collected under this section in the Soils Assessment Fund established under ORS 215.212 (Soils Assessment Fund) .

(5) This section authorizes a person to obtain additional information for use in the determination of whether land qualifies as agricultural land, but this section does not otherwise affect the process by which a county determines whether land qualifies as agricultural land. [2010 c.44 §1; 2013 c.1 §22]

Note: 215.211 (Agricultural land) and 215.212 (Soils Assessment Fund) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 215.211 — Agricultural land; detailed soils assessment; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.446 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.446
215.446 Renewable energy facility
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Average electric generating capacity” has the meaning given that term in ORS 469.300 (Definitions) .

(b) “Energy generation area” has the meaning given that term in ORS 469.300 (Definitions) .

(c) “Renewable energy facility” means:

(A) A solar photovoltaic power generation facility using:

(i) More than 100 acres but not more than 240 acres located on high-value farmland as defined in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) ;

(ii) More than 100 acres but not more than 2,560 acres located on land that is predominantly cultivated or that, if not cultivated, is predominantly composed of soils that are in capability classes I to IV, as specified by the National Cooperative Soil Survey operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture; or

(iii) More than 320 acres but not more than 3,840 acres located on any other land.

(B) An electric power generating plant with an average electric generating capacity of at least 35 megawatts but less than 50 megawatts if the power is produced from geothermal or wind energy at a single plant or within a single energy generation area.

(2) An application for a land use permit to establish a renewable energy facility must be made under ORS 215.416 (Permit application) . An applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the county that the renewable energy facility meets the standards under subsection (3) of this section.

(3) In order to issue a permit, the county shall require that the applicant:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Consult with the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, prior to submitting a final application to the county, regarding fish and wildlife habitat impacts and any mitigation plan that is necessary;

(B) Conduct a habitat assessment of the proposed development site;

(C) Develop a mitigation plan to address significant fish and wildlife habitat impacts consistent with the administrative rules adopted by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission for the purposes of implementing ORS 496.012 (Wildlife policy) ; and

(D) Follow administrative rules adopted by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and rules adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission to implement the Oregon Sage-Grouse Action Plan and Executive Order 15-18.

(b) Demonstrate that the construction and operation of the renewable energy facility, taking into account mitigation, will not result in significant adverse impacts to historic, cultural and archaeological resources that are:

(A) Listed on the National Register of Historic Places under the National Historic Preservation Act (P.L. 89-665, 54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.);

(B) Inventoried in a local comprehensive plan; or

(C) Evaluated as a significant or important archaeological object or archaeological site, as those terms are defined in ORS 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961) .

(c) Demonstrate that the site for a renewable energy facility, taking into account mitigation, can be restored adequately to a useful, nonhazardous condition following permanent cessation of construction or operation of the facility and that the applicant has a reasonable likelihood of obtaining financial assurances in a form and amount satisfactory to the county to secure restoration of the site to a useful, nonhazardous condition.

(d) Meet the general and specific standards for a renewable energy facility adopted by the Energy Facility Siting Council under ORS 469.470 (Powers and duties) (2) and 469.501 (Energy facility siting, construction, operation and retirement standards) that the county determines are applicable.

(e) Provide the financial assurances described in paragraph (c) of this subsection in the form and at the time specified by the county.

(f) For a renewable energy facility that is a solar photovoltaic power generation facility using the number of acres described in subsection (4) of this section, provide a decommissioning plan to accomplish the restoration of the site to a useful, nonhazardous condition as described in paragraph (c) of this subsection. A decommissioning plan provided under this paragraph must include bonding or other security as the financial assurances described in paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(4) The requirements in subsection (3)(f) of this section apply to a solar photovoltaic power generation facility using:

(a) More than 160 acres but not more than 240 acres located on high-value farmland as defined in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) ;

(b) More than 1,280 acres but not more than 2,560 acres located on land that is predominantly cultivated or that, if not cultivated, is predominantly composed of soils that are in capability classes I to IV, as specified by the National Cooperative Soil Survey operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture; or

(c) More than 1,920 acres but not more than 3,840 acres located on any other land.

(5) Upon receipt of a reasonable cost estimate from the state agency or tribe, the applicant and county may jointly enter into a cost reimbursement agreement administered by the county with:

(a) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife to receive comments under subsection (3)(a) of this section.

(b) The State Historic Preservation Officer or any affected federally recognized Indian tribe to receive comments under subsection (3)(b) of this section.

(c) The State Department of Energy to receive comments under subsection (3)(c) and (d) of this section as well as comments regarding other matters as the county may require.

(6) A county that receives an application for a permit under this section shall, upon receipt of the application, provide notice to persons listed in subsection (7) of this section. The notice must include, at a minimum:

(a) A description of the proposed renewable energy facility;

(b) A description of the lots or parcels subject to the permit application;

(c) The dates, times and locations where public comments or public testimony on the permit application can be submitted; and

(d) The contact information for the governing body of the county and the applicant.

(7) The notice required under subsection (6) of this section must be delivered to:

(a) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife;

(b) The State Department of Energy;

(c) The State Historic Preservation Officer;

(d) The Oregon Department of Aviation;

(e) The United States Department of Defense; and

(f) Federally recognized Indian tribes that may be affected by the application. [2019 c.650 §4; 2021 c.60 §1; 2023 c.336 §1]

Source: Section 215.446 — Renewable energy facility; application; standards; notices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.005 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.005
201.005 “Boundary of the state” defined
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, “boundary of the state” or similar words means the boundary of Oregon described in section 1 of the Act of Congress admitting Oregon into the union, approved February 14, 1859 (11 Stat. 383), as modified by the Oregon-Washington Columbia River Boundary Compact set forth in ORS 186.520 (Compact provisions) . [1967 c.421 §189]

Source: Section 201.005 — “Boundary of the state” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.010 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.010
201.010 Baker County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Baker County is as follows:

(1) Commencing at the intersection of Powder River with Snake River; thence up the main channel of Powder River to the intersection of North Powder River with Powder River; thence up the main channel of North Powder River to the mouth of the Anthony Fork of North Powder River; thence up the main channel of Anthony Fork of North Powder River to the largest lake near the source of Anthony Fork, which lake is used as a reservoir for the Camp Carson mines; thence due west to the summit of the chain of mountains, known as the Blue Mountains, that separate the waters of Powder River and Burnt River on the east from the waters of John Day River on the west; thence southerly along the summit of such chain of mountains between the waters of Powder and Burnt Rivers on the east and the waters of John Day River on the west to a point where The Dalles military road crosses the summit of the Blue Mountains; thence due east to a point where the range line of the United States surveys will be intersected between ranges 36 and 37 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence due south to the state line on the forty-second parallel of north latitude; thence due east along the state line to the intersection of the state boundary line between Idaho territory and Oregon; thence due north to the mouth of the Owyhee River; thence down the middle of the main channel of Snake River to the mouth of the Powder River to the place of beginning.

(2) Commencing at the intersection of the township line between townships 6 and 7 south, range 40 east, with Powder River; thence east on such township line to the center of range 42 east; thence north to the township line between townships 5 and 6 south; thence east on the township line between townships 5 and 6 south to the Wallowa County line; thence easterly along the Wallowa County line to Snake River; thence up and along Snake River to the mouth of Powder River; thence up and along Powder River to the place of the beginning.

Note: For description of area removed from the area described in 201.010 (Baker County) (1) to form Malheur County, see 201.230 (Malheur County) .

Source: Section 201.010 — Baker County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.280 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.280
201.280 Sherman County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Sherman County is as follows: Beginning at a point on the boundary of the state opposite the mouth of the John Day River; thence up the middle of the main channel of John Day River to the intersection of such channel and the township line between townships 5 and 6 south; thence west along the south township line of township 5 south to the middle of Buck Hollow; thence down the middle of Buck Hollow to the intersection of Buck Creek and Deschutes River; thence down the main channel of the Deschutes River to a point on the boundary of the state opposite the mouth of the Deschutes River; thence in a general easterly direction along the boundary of the state to the place of beginning. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §194]

Source: Section 201.280 — Sherman County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.437 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.437
215.437 Mandamus proceeding when county fails to take final action within specified time on remand of land use decision
Status: in_force

(1) If the governing body of a county or its designee fails to take final action on an application for a permit, limited land use decision or zone change within 120 days as provided in ORS 215.435 (Deadline for final action by county on remand of land use decision) , the applicant may file a petition for a writ of mandamus as provided in ORS 34.105 (Definitions for ORS 34.105 to 34.240) to 34.240 (Appeal) . The court shall set the matter for trial as soon as practicable but not more than 15 days from the date a responsive pleading pursuant to ORS 34.170 (Answer or motion to dismiss by defendant) is filed, unless the court has been advised by the parties that the matter has been settled.

(2) A writ of mandamus issued under this section shall order the governing body of the county or its designee to make a final determination on the application. The court, in its discretion, may order such remedy as the court determines appropriate.

(3) In a mandamus proceeding under this section the court shall award court costs and attorney fees to an applicant who prevails on a petition under this section. [1999 c.545 §3; 2015 c.522 §2]

Source: Section 215.437 — Mandamus proceeding when county fails to take final action within specified time on remand of land use decision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.455 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.455
205.455 Acceptance of filing of invalid claim of encumbrance prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) No person or county shall accept for filing an invalid claim of encumbrance.

(2) No person or county shall accept for filing a claim of encumbrance against the property of a federal official or employee or a state or local official or employee based on the performance or nonperformance of the official duties of the official or employee unless accompanied by an order from a court of competent jurisdiction authorizing the filing of the encumbrance.

(3) A claim of encumbrance against the property of a federal official or employee or a state or local official or employee based on the performance or nonperformance of the official duties of the official or employee that is not accompanied by an order from a court of competent jurisdiction is an invalid claim of encumbrance and has no legal effect.

(4) If an invalid claim of encumbrance against the property of a federal official or employee or against the property of a state or local official or employee is accepted for filing, the filing officer shall accept for filing a notice of invalid encumbrance signed and submitted by:

(a) The assistant United States attorney representing the federal agency of which the individual is an official or employee;

(b) The assistant attorney general representing the state official, employee or agent, or the state agency, board, commission, department or public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) of which the individual is an official, employee or agent; or

(c) The attorney representing the community college or local school district, political subdivision or public corporation of which the individual is an official, employee or agent.

(5) A notice of invalid encumbrance shall be in substantially the following form:

_________ IS A _________

(Name) (Title)

NOTICE is hereby given that the document entitled_________, purporting to create an obligation against or an interest in the real or personal property of the person named above, filed and/or signed by _________ (insert name), and filed or recorded in book/reel/volume No. _____on page _____ or document/fee/file/ instrument/microfilm No. _____in the _________ (insert name of office where document was filed or recorded), is an invalid claim of encumbrance under ORS 205.450 (Definitions for ORS 205.450 to 205.470) and 205.455 (Acceptance of filing of invalid claim of encumbrance prohibited) .

No order from a court of competent jurisdiction authorizing the filing of such encumbrance accompanied the filing and, pursuant to ORS 205.455 (Acceptance of filing of invalid claim of encumbrance prohibited) , the encumbrance has no legal effect and is invalid.

A copy of this Notice of Invalid Encumbrance has been mailed this day by depositing a true copy of the notice in the United States mail, addressed to _________ (name and address of encumbrance claimant), the last-known address of _________ (insert name of encumbrance claimant).

DATED this ___ day of______,___.

______________________

Attorney for _________

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ___ day of _________, ___.

______________________

My commission expires: ______

(6) A copy of the notice of invalid encumbrance filed under this section shall be posted at the county courthouse and mailed by the attorney to the encumbrance claimant at the encumbrance claimant’s last-known address, if available.

(7) No person or county shall be liable under this section for accepting for filing an invalid claim of encumbrance or for accepting for filing a notice of invalid encumbrance.

(8) Filing a notice of invalid encumbrance under this section shall clear title to all property that is affected by the claim of encumbrance that is the subject of the notice of invalid encumbrance from all claims, liens, charges or liabilities attached to the property under the claim of encumbrance. [1997 c.290 §2; 2011 c.637 §71]

Source: Section 205.455 — Acceptance of filing of invalid claim of encumbrance prohibited; notice of invalid encumbrance; form; posting notice; effect of filing of notice of invalid encumbrance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.080 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.080
215.080 Power to enter upon land
Status: in_force

The commission, and any of its members, officers and employees, in the performance of their functions, may enter upon any land and make examinations and surveys and place and maintain the necessary monuments and markers thereon.

Source: Section 215.080 — Power to enter upon land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.788 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.788
215.788 Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of correcting mapping errors made in the acknowledgment process and updating the designation of farmlands and forestlands for land use planning, a county may conduct a legislative review of lands in the county to determine whether the lands planned and zoned for farm use, forest use or mixed farm and forest use are consistent with the definitions of “agricultural lands” or “forest lands” in goals relating to agricultural lands or forestlands.

(2) A county may undertake the reacknowledgment process authorized by this section only if the Department of Land Conservation and Development approves a work plan, from the county, describing the expected scope of reacknowledgment. The department may condition approval of a work plan for reacknowledgment under this section to reflect the resources needed to complete the review required by ORS 197.659 (Commission approval of certain changes in comprehensive plans or land use regulations) and 215.794 (Review of county rezoning designations) . The work plan of the county and the approval of the department are not final orders for purposes of review.

(3) A county that undertakes the reacknowledgment process authorized by this section shall provide an opportunity for all lands planned for farm use, forest use or mixed farm and forest use and all lands subject to an exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) to a goal relating to agricultural lands or forestlands to be included in the review.

(4) A county must plan and zone land reviewed under this section:

(a) For farm use if the land meets the definition of “agricultural land” in a goal relating to agricultural lands;

(b) For forest use if the land meets the definition of “forest land” used for comprehensive plan amendments in the goal relating to forestlands;

(c) For mixed farm and forest use if the land meets both definitions;

(d) For nonresource use, consistent with ORS 215.794 (Review of county rezoning designations) , if the land does not meet either definition; or

(e) For a use other than farm use or forest use as provided in a goal relating to land use planning process and policy framework and subject to an exception to the appropriate goals under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) (2).

(5) A county may consider the current land use pattern on adjacent and nearby lands in determining whether land meets the appropriate definition. [2009 c.873 §5]

Note: 215.788 (Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use) to 215.794 (Review of county rezoning designations) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 215.788 — Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use; criteria , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.355 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.355
206.355 Unauthorized use of uniform prohibited
Status: in_force

No person other than a county sheriff, person designated by a county sheriff, or regularly salaried sheriff’s deputy shall wear, use, copy or imitate in any manner the uniform of that county sheriff. [1979 c.492 §2]

Source: Section 206.355 — Unauthorized use of uniform prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.135 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.135
203.135 Eminent domain power of county
Status: in_force

In addition to any other powers granted to a county under state law or county charter, a county governing body may exercise the power of eminent domain under ORS chapter 35 to acquire any right or interest in real property for:

(1) Public road, trail or other public easement purposes.

(2) Public park or recreation area purposes.

(3) Public building or public institution purposes.

(4) Purposes of development or protection of property acquired for a purpose otherwise described in this section including acquisition of land for use as a quarry, drainage way, pond, marsh or similar purpose. [1981 c.153 §50]

Source: Section 203.135 — Eminent domain power of county , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.276 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.276
215.276 Required consultation for transmission lines to be located on high-value farmland
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Consult” means to make an effort to contact for purpose of notifying the record owner of the opportunity to meet.

(b) “High-value farmland” has the meaning given that term in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) .

(c) “Transmission line” means a linear utility facility by which a utility provider transfers the utility product in bulk from a point of origin or generation, or between transfer stations, to the point at which the utility product is transferred to distribution lines for delivery to end users.

(2) If the criteria described in ORS 215.275 (Utility facilities necessary for public service) for siting a utility facility on land zoned for exclusive farm use are met for a utility facility that is a transmission line, or if the criteria described in ORS 215.274 (Associated transmission lines necessary for public service) for siting an associated transmission line are met, the utility provider shall, after the route is approved by the siting authorities and before construction of the transmission line begins, consult the record owner of high-value farmland in the planned route for the purpose of locating and constructing the transmission line in a manner that minimizes the impact on farming operations on high-value farmland. If the record owner does not respond within two weeks after the first documented effort to consult the record owner, the utility provider shall notify the record owner by certified mail of the opportunity to consult. If the record owner does not respond within two weeks after the certified mail is sent, the utility provider has satisfied the provider’s obligation to consult.

(3) The requirement to consult under this section is in addition to and not in lieu of any other legally required consultation process. [2009 c.854 §1; 2013 c.242 §7]

Note: 215.276 (Required consultation for transmission lines to be located on high-value farmland) 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 215.276 — Required consultation for transmission lines to be located on high-value farmland , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.035 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.035
203.035 Power of county governing body or electors over matters of county concern
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, the governing body or the electors of a county may by ordinance exercise authority within the county over matters of county concern, to the fullest extent allowed by Constitutions and laws of the United States and of this state, as fully as if each particular power comprised in that general authority were specifically listed in ORS 203.030 (Definition for ORS 203.030 to 203.075) to 203.075 (Applicable law for local improvement assessments) .

(2) The power granted by this section is in addition to other grants of power to counties, shall not be construed to limit or qualify any such grant and shall be liberally construed, to the end that counties have all powers over matters of county concern that it is possible for them to have under the Constitutions and laws of the United States and of this state.

(3) An ordinance adopted by a county governing body that changes the number or mode of selection of elective county officers shall not take effect unless the ordinance is submitted to and approved by the electors of the county at a primary election, general election or election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of an odd-numbered year. However, an ordinance adopted under this section may not change the mode of selection of a county assessor.

(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the rights of the electors of a county to propose county ordinances through exercise of the initiative power. [1973 c.282 §2; 1981 c.140 §1; 1985 c.756 §1; 1995 c.712 § 87; 2007 c.155 §12]

Source: Section 203.035 — Power of county governing body or electors over matters of county concern , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.422 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.422
215.422 Review of decision of hearings officer or other authority
Status: in_force

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(a) A party aggrieved by the action of a hearings officer or other decision-making authority may appeal the action to the planning commission or county governing body, or both, however the governing body prescribes. The appellate authority on its own motion may review the action. The procedure and type of hearing for such an appeal or review shall be prescribed by the governing body, but shall not require the notice of appeal to be filed within less than seven days after the date the governing body mails or delivers the decision to the parties.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the governing body may provide that the decision of a hearings officer or other decision-making authority is the final determination of the county.

(c) The governing body may prescribe, by ordinance or regulation, fees to defray the costs incurred in acting upon an appeal from a hearings officer, planning commission or other designated person. The amount of the fee shall be reasonable and shall be no more than the average cost of such appeals or the actual cost of the appeal, excluding the cost of preparation of a written transcript. The governing body may establish a fee for the preparation of a written transcript. The fee shall be reasonable and shall not exceed the actual cost of preparing the transcript up to $500. In lieu of a transcript prepared by the governing body and the fee therefor, the governing body shall allow any party to an appeal proceeding held on the record to prepare a transcript of relevant portions of the proceedings conducted at a lower level at the party’s own expense. If an appellant prevails at a hearing or on appeal, the transcript fee shall be refunded.

(2) A party aggrieved by the final determination may have the determination reviewed in the manner provided in ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) to 197.845 (Stay of decision being reviewed) .

(3) No decision or action of a planning commission or county governing body shall be invalid due to ex parte contact or bias resulting from ex parte contact with a member of the decision-making body, if the member of the decision-making body receiving the contact:

(a) Places on the record the substance of any written or oral ex parte communications concerning the decision or action; and

(b) Has a public announcement of the content of the communication and of the parties’ right to rebut the substance of the communication made at the first hearing following the communication where action will be considered or taken on the subject to which the communication related.

(4) A communication between county staff and the planning commission or governing body shall not be considered an ex parte contact for the purposes of subsection (3) of this section.

(5) Subsection (3) of this section does not apply to ex parte contact with a hearings officer approved under ORS 215.406 (Planning and zoning hearings officers) (1). [1973 c.552 §§17,18; 1977 c.766 §13; 1979 c.772 §11; 1981 c.748 §42; 1983 c.656 §1; 1983 c.827 §21; 1991 c.817 §9]

Source: Section 215.422 — Review of decision of hearings officer or other authority; notice of appeal; fees; appeal of final decision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.370 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.370
201.370 Boundaries of counties bordering Pacific Ocean
Status: in_force

(1) The boundaries of all counties bordering on the Pacific Ocean extend to the western boundary of the state as defined in the Oregon Constitution.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, planning for ocean resources and for submerged and submersible lands of the territorial sea shall be accomplished as set forth in ORS 196.405 (Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515) to 196.515 (Short title) . [Amended by 1987 c.576 §22]

Source: Section 201.370 — Boundaries of counties bordering Pacific Ocean , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.090 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.090
202.090 Validity of election
Status: in_force

Refusal or neglect of any official to perform duties in connection with any election under this chapter shall not affect the validity of the election. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §13]

Source: Section 202.090 — Validity of election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.125 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.125
205.125 County Clerk Lien Record
Status: in_force

(1) The County Clerk Lien Record maintained under ORS 205.130 (Recording duties of county clerk) shall contain the following information for each order or warrant recorded:

(a) The name of any person subject to the order or warrant.

(b) The name of the officer and the agency that issued the order or warrant or the name of the complainant or claimant in whose favor an order of the Construction Contractors Board or State Landscape Contractors Board has been given. The name of the agency or board that issued the order or warrant must be clearly printed on the order or warrant.

(c) The amount of any monetary obligation imposed by the order or warrant, and the names of all persons against whom the obligation is imposed.

(d) The date on which the order or warrant was received and recorded.

(e) Full or partial satisfaction, if any, of any lien claim created by the order or warrant.

(f) County Clerk Lien Record instruments filed under ORS 205.130 (Recording duties of county clerk) (3)(c)(A) shall be on official letterhead and include the seals, if any, of the officers and agencies.

(g) Such other information as may be considered necessary by the county clerk.

(2) From the date that an order or warrant is recorded in the County Clerk Lien Record, the order or warrant shall have the attributes and effect of a judgment that has been entered in the register of the circuit court for that county, including but not limited to the creation of a judgment lien for any monetary obligation in favor of the officer or agency issuing the order or warrant or in favor of the complainant or claimant in the proceedings before the Construction Contractors Board or State Landscape Contractors Board, renewal and enforcement by supplementary proceedings, writs of execution, notices of garnishment and writs of garnishment.

(3) From the date that an order or warrant imposing a monetary obligation is recorded in the County Clerk Lien Record, the order or warrant becomes a lien upon the title to and interest in property of the person against whom it is issued in the same manner as a judgment that creates a judgment lien under ORS chapter 18.

(4) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, orders and warrants recorded in the County Clerk Lien Record may be enforced as provided in ORS 205.126 (Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record) . [1983 c.696 §1; 1985 c.343 §10; 1987 c.586 §30; 1989 c.706 §2; 1997 c.387 §1; 1999 c.153 §5; 1999 c.654 §13; 2003 c.576 §194; 2007 c.793 §4]

Source: Section 205.125 — County Clerk Lien Record; contents; effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).