ORS § 215.456 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.456
215.456 Siting winery as commercial activity in exclusive farm use zone
Status: in_force

(1) A local government may authorize the siting of a winery, on land zoned for exclusive farm use, pursuant to the standards that apply to a commercial activity in conjunction with farm use under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2)(c) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2)(a) or other law if the winery:

(a) Does not qualify for siting under ORS 215.452 (Winery) or 215.453 (Large winery) ; or

(b) Seeks to carry out uses or activities that are not authorized by ORS 215.452 (Winery) or 215.453 (Large winery) .

(2) If a county authorizes the establishment of a winery on land zoned for exclusive farm use or mixed farm and forest use under provisions of law other than ORS 215.452 (Winery) or 215.453 (Large winery) after June 28, 2013, the gross income of the winery from any activity other than the production or sale of wine may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery. The gross income of a winery does not include income received by third parties unaffiliated with the winery. [2013 c.554 §3]

Note: 215.456 (Siting winery as commercial activity 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 215.456 — Siting winery as commercial activity in exclusive farm use zone , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.132 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.132
203.132 Inclusion of property outside county or in city in county assessment for local improvement
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a county may include property located outside the county or within a city as part of the property to be improved or to be assessed for a public improvement, subject to the following conditions:

(a) The type of improvement is one which the county has authority to finance by assessments against the property that is within the county and outside any city.

(b) The governing body of the other county or the city, by resolution, approves the improvement if any portion of it is within the other county or city.

(c) The governing body of the other county or the city, by resolution, approves the assessment of the property within the other county or city.

(d) The assessment authority, including authority to enforce collection of assessments, is exercised for property outside the county or within a city in the same manner as for property within the county.

(2) The owners of property in the other county or city subject to an assessment under this section shall have the same rights, including remedies, which the owners of property within the county may have. [Formerly 308.165]

Source: Section 203.132 — Inclusion of property outside county or in city in county assessment for local improvement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.040 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.040
209.040 Substitution when county surveyor interested in land
Status: in_force

When it appears that the county surveyor is interested in any tract of land, the title to which is in dispute before the court, the court shall direct the survey or resurvey to be made by a registered professional land surveyor, who is in nowise interested. The substitute surveyor shall be authorized to administer oaths in the same manner as the county surveyor, return the survey or resurvey on oath or affirmation and receive for the services the same fees that the county surveyor would receive for similar services. [Amended by 1979 c.653 §2; 1989 c.394 §6]

Source: Section 209.040 — Substitution when county surveyor interested in land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.429 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.429
215.429 Mandamus proceeding when county fails to take final action on land use application within specified time
Status: in_force

(1) Except when an applicant requests an extension under ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) , 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 appropriate, after the application is deemed complete, the applicant may file a petition for a writ of mandamus under ORS 34.130 (Petition for writ) in the circuit court of the county where the application was submitted to compel the governing body or its designee to issue the approval.

(2) The governing body shall retain jurisdiction to make a land use decision on the application until a petition for a writ of mandamus is filed. Upon filing a petition under ORS 34.130 (Petition for writ) , jurisdiction for all decisions regarding the application, including settlement, shall be with the circuit court.

(3) A person who files a petition for a writ of mandamus under this section shall provide written notice of the filing to all persons who would be entitled to notice under ORS 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) and to any person who participated orally or in writing in any evidentiary hearing on the application held prior to the filing of the petition. The notice shall be mailed or hand delivered on the same day the petition is filed.

(4) If the governing body does not take final action on an application within 120 days or 150 days, as appropriate, of the date the application is deemed complete, the applicant may elect to proceed with the application according to the applicable provisions of the county comprehensive plan and land use regulations or to file a petition for a writ of mandamus under this section. If the applicant elects to proceed according to the local plan and regulations, the applicant may not file a petition for a writ of mandamus within 14 days after the governing body makes a preliminary decision, provided a final written decision is issued within 14 days of the preliminary decision.

(5) The court shall issue a peremptory writ unless the governing body or any intervenor shows that the approval would violate a substantive provision of the county comprehensive plan or land use regulations as those terms are defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) . The writ may specify conditions of approval that would otherwise be allowed by the county comprehensive plan or land use regulations. [1999 c.533 §7; 1999 c.393 §5]

Source: Section 215.429 — Mandamus proceeding when county fails to take final action on land use application within specified time; jurisdiction; notice; peremptory writ , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.270 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.270
201.270 Polk County
Status: in_force

(1) The boundary of Polk County is as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of Yamhill County, in the center of the main channel of the Willamette River in township 6 south, range 3 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence N 89° 42:MIN. 43:MIN2. W, 900 feet to a brass cap set in the base of the monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence N 89° 42:MIN. 43 :MIN2. W, 5,256.03 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence N 89° 51:MIN. 52:MIN2. W, 14,356.78 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 48:MIN. 05 :MIN2. W, 1,314.22 feet to an aluminum pipe and aluminum cap monument; thence N 89° 59:MIN. 01:MIN2. W, 3,093.00 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 59:MIN. 32:MIN2. W, 3,487.12 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 54:MIN. 09:MIN2. W, 891.58 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 52:MIN. 36:MIN2. W, 1,131.35 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence S 89° 53:MIN. 16:MIN2. W, 6,000.53 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence N 89° 40:MIN. 14:MIN2. W, 2,690.80 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 41:MIN. 16:MIN2. W, 2,708.54 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 52:MIN. 16:MIN2. W, 9,925.57 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence N 89° 21:MIN. 07:MIN2. W, 13,631.79 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence S 89° 53:MIN. 01:MIN2. W, 4,749.60 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 52:MIN. 12:MIN2. W, 4,379.73 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 51:MIN. 31:MIN2. W, 6,113.50 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 50:MIN. 30:MIN2. W, 8,340.37 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence N 89° 51:MIN. 36:MIN2. W, 5,111.72 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence S 89° 29:MIN. 45:MIN2. W, 4,479.59 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 29:MIN. 01:MIN2. W, 2,258.39 feet to a point five links north of a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote a reference to the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence N 89° 53:MIN. 46:MIN2. W, 6,983.34 feet to a brass cap set in concrete; thence S 89° 33:MIN. 19:MIN2. W, 8,919.81 feet to an aluminum pipe and aluminum cap monument; thence N 88° 40:MIN. 09:MIN2. W, 7,840.11 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 88° 41:MIN. 27:MIN2. W, 6,684.99 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence N 89° 56:MIN. 52:MIN2. W, 9,123.08 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 58:MIN. 22:MIN2. W, 7,936.58 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 29:MIN. 17:MIN2. W, 1,312.89 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 46:MIN. 31:MIN2. W, 14,458.42 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 00:MIN. 46:MIN2. W, 615.90 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence N 89° 53:MIN. 34:MIN2. W, 4,775.55 feet to the northwest corner of Polk County, which is monumented with an iron pipe and brass cap, as depicted on the county line survey of 2003, which lies on the west boundary of and 62.16 chains southerly from the northwest corner of township 6 south, range 8 west; thence south to the north boundary line of Benton County; thence east along the north boundary line of Benton County to the center of the main channel of the Willamette River; thence down the center of the main channel of the Willamette River where that main channel existed on January 8, 2003, to the confluence of the Santiam River; thence down the center of the main channel of the Willamette River where that main channel was located on June 22, 1981, to the place of beginning, all land on the east of the line last above described being a part of Marion County.

(2) When the Willamette River serves as the boundary between Linn and Polk Counties in subsection (1) of this section, a reference to the river refers to the center of the main channel 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 1981 c.332 §2; 1983 c.780 §1; 2003 c.97 §1; 2003 c.622 §5a]

Source: Section 201.270 — Polk County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.452 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.452
215.452 Winery
Status: in_force

(1) A winery 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)(p) and 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(n) or on land zoned for mixed farm and forest use if the winery produces wine with a maximum annual production of:

(a) Less than 50,000 gallons and:

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

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

(C) Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the grapes from at least 15 acres of a vineyard contiguous to the winery; or

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

(b) At least 50,000 gallons and the winery:

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

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

(C) Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the grapes from at least 40 acres of a vineyard contiguous to the winery;

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

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

(2) In addition to producing and distributing wine, a winery established under this section may:

(a) Market and sell wine produced in conjunction with the winery.

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

(A) Wine tastings in a tasting room or other location on the premises occupied by the winery;

(B) Wine club activities;

(C) Winemaker luncheons and dinners;

(D) Winery and vineyard tours;

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

(F) Winery staff activities;

(G) Open house promotions of wine produced in conjunction with the winery; and

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

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

(A) Required to be made available in conjunction with the consumption of wine 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) Carry out agri-tourism or other commercial events on the tract occupied by the winery subject to subsections (5), (6), (7) and (8) of this section.

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

(3) A winery 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 (2)(c) of this section. Food and beverage services authorized under subsection (2)(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.

(4) The gross income of the winery from the sale of incidental items or services provided pursuant to subsection (2)(c) to (e) of this section may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery. The gross income of a winery does not include income received by third parties unaffiliated with the winery. At the request of a local government with land use jurisdiction over the site of a winery, the winery shall submit to the local government a written statement that is prepared by a certified public accountant and certifies the compliance of the winery with this subsection for the previous tax year.

(5) A winery may carry out up to 18 days of agri-tourism or other commercial events annually on the tract occupied by the winery.

(6) For events described in subsection (5) of this section for a winery in the Willamette Valley:

(a) Events on the first six days of the 18-day limit per calendar year must be 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 (7) 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 must be 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 (7) 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) .

(7) As necessary to ensure that agri-tourism or other commercial events on a tract occupied by a winery are subordinate to the production and sale of wine and do not create significant adverse impacts to uses on surrounding land, the local government may impose conditions on a license or permit issued pursuant to subsection (6) of this section 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.

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

(9) A winery operating under this section shall provide parking for all activities or uses of the lot, parcel or tract on which the winery is established.

(10) Prior to the issuance of a permit to establish a winery under this section, the applicant shall show that vineyards described in subsection (1) of this section have been planted or that the contract has been executed, as applicable.

(11) A local government shall apply the standards described in this subsection. Standards imposed on the siting of a winery shall be limited solely to each of the following for the sole purpose of limiting demonstrated conflicts with accepted farming or forest practices on adjacent lands:

(a) Establishment of a setback of at least 100 feet from all property lines for the winery and all public gathering places unless the local government grants an adjustment or variance allowing a setback of less than 100 feet; and

(b) Provision of direct road access and internal circulation.

(12) A local government shall apply:

(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) When a bed and breakfast facility is sited as a home occupation on the same tract as a winery established under this section and in association with the winery:

(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 winery.

(14) 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 wine produced in conjunction with the winery is a secondary purpose of the event.

(b) “On-site retail sale” includes the retail sale of wine in person at the winery site, through a wine club or over the Internet or telephone. [1989 c.525 §4; 1993 c.704 §6; 1997 c.249 §61; 2001 c.613 §20; 2009 c.850 §11; 2010 c.97 §§1,2; 2011 c.679 §§2,3,3a; 2013 c.554 §2]

Source: Section 215.452 — Winery; conditions; permissible uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.465 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.465
205.465 Claim of encumbrance against certain property invalid without judicial order
Status: in_force

A claim of encumbrance against the property of a federal official or employee or against the property of a state or local official or employee based on the performance or nonperformance of official duties of the official, employee or agent shall be invalid unless an order from a court of competent jurisdiction authorizing the filing of the encumbrance is filed with the encumbrance. [1997 c.290 §4]

Source: Section 205.465 — Claim of encumbrance against certain property invalid without judicial order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.282 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.282
215.282 Dwellings in conjunction with commercial dairy farm
Status: in_force

The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall consider the findings of ORS 215.281 (Legislative findings related to dwellings in conjunction with commercial dairy farm) and adopt rules that provide standards for the review of a primary or accessory dwelling customarily provided in conjunction with a commercial dairy farm. Notwithstanding any other administrative rule establishing a gross farm income standard, the rules adopted under this section shall allow the siting of a dwelling on a commercial dairy farm prior to the dairy earning any gross farm income. [2001 c.149 §5]

Note: See note under 215.281 (Legislative findings related to dwellings in conjunction with commercial dairy farm) .

Source: Section 215.282 — Dwellings in conjunction with commercial dairy farm; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.243 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.243
215.243 Agricultural land use policy
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) Open land used for agricultural use is an efficient means of conserving natural resources that constitute an important physical, social, aesthetic and economic asset to all of the people of this state, whether living in rural, urban or metropolitan areas of the state.

(2) The preservation of a maximum amount of the limited supply of agricultural land is necessary to the conservation of the state’s economic resources and the preservation of such land in large blocks is necessary in maintaining the agricultural economy of the state and for the assurance of adequate, healthful and nutritious food for the people of this state and nation.

(3) Expansion of urban development into rural areas is a matter of public concern because of the unnecessary increases in costs of community services, conflicts between farm and urban activities and the loss of open space and natural beauty around urban centers occurring as the result of such expansion.

(4) Exclusive farm use zoning as provided by law, substantially limits alternatives to the use of rural land and, with the importance of rural lands to the public, justifies incentives and privileges offered to encourage owners of rural lands to hold such lands in exclusive farm use zones. [1973 c.503 §1]

Source: Section 215.243 — Agricultural land use policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 204.075 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 204 / Section 204.075
204.075 Compensation of county judge pro tem
Status: in_force

A county judge pro tem shall receive from the county compensation for services at the same rate and in the same manner as the elected county judge.

COMPENSATION OF COUNTY OFFICERS, DEPUTIES AND OTHER EMPLOYEES

Source: Section 204.075 — Compensation of county judge pro tem , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors204.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.010 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.010
203.010 General powers of county as body politic and corporate
Status: in_force

Each county is a body politic and corporate for the following purposes:

(1) To sue and be sued;

(2) To purchase and hold for the use of the county lands lying within its own limits and any personal estate;

(3) To make all necessary contracts; and

(4) To do all other necessary acts in relation to the property and concerns of the county.

Source: Section 203.010 — General powers of county as body politic and corporate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.350 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.350
205.350 Fees for approving and recording plats
Status: in_force

The fee for performing the services set forth in ORS 92.090 (Approval of subdivision plat names) , 92.100 (Approval of plat by city or county surveyor) and 271.230 (Records of vacations) , shall be set by ordinance of the county governing body. [Amended by 1971 c.621 §29; 1975 c.607 §28; 1979 c.833 §29]

Source: Section 205.350 — Fees for approving and recording plats , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.060 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.060
201.060 Coos County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Coos County is as follows:

(1) The boundary line between Coos and Curry Counties begins on the shore of the Pacific Ocean at the section line between sections 21 and 28 of township 30 south of range 15 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence east along the line between sections 21, 28, 22, 27, 23, 26, 24 and 25 to the township line between township 30 south of range 14 west of the Willamette Meridian and township 30 south of range 15 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north along such township line to the west quarter corner of section 19 of township 30 south of range 14 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence east along the quarter section lines of sections 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 of township 30 south of range 14 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence in township 30 south of range 13 west of the Willamette Meridian east along the quarter section lines of sections 19 and 20 to the east quarter corner of section 20; thence south to the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 21; thence east to the northeast corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 21; thence south to the southeast corner of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 28; thence east to the southwest corner of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 28; thence south to the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 28; thence east to the west quarter corner of section 27; thence south to the common section corner of sections 27, 28, 33 and 34; thence east to the common section corner of sections 26, 27, 34 and 35; thence south to the southwest corner of section 35 of township 30 south of range 13 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence east along the township line between township 30 south of range 13 west of the Willamette Meridian and township 31 south of range 13 west of the Willamette Meridian to the north quarter corner of section 2 in township 31 south of range 13 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence continuing in such township south along the quarter section line to the center of section 2; thence west to the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 2; thence south to the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 2; thence east to the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 2; thence south to the southwest corner of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 11; thence east to the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 11; thence south to the east quarter corner of section 11; thence east along the quarter section line to the center of section 12; thence south to the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 12; thence east to the northeast corner of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 12; thence south to the southwest corner of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 13 of said township 31 south of range 13 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence east to the township line between township 31 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian and township 31 south of range 13 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence south along such township line to the west quarter corner of section 18 of township 31 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence continuing in such township east along the quarter line of section 18 to the east quarter corner of section 18; thence south to the west quarter corner of section 20; thence east to the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 20; thence south to the northeast corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 20; thence east to the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 20; thence south to the south quarter corner of section 20; thence east to the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 29; thence south to the northwest corner of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 29; thence east to the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 29; thence south to the southwest corner of section 33 of township 31 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence south in township 32 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian to the southeast corner of lot 1 of section 5; thence west to the southwest corner of lot 4 of section 5; thence south to the common section corner of sections 5, 6, 7 and 8; thence west to the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 7; thence south to the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 18; thence east to the northeast corner of lot 5 of section 19; thence south along the lot line between lots 4, 5, 12, 13, 20, 21, 28, 29, 34, 35, 42, 43 in section 19, between lots 2, 3, 10, 11, 14, 15, 22, 23 in section 30 and between lots 2, 3, 10, 11, 14, 15, 22, 23 to the southwest corner of lot 23 in section 31 of township 32 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence east along the township line between township 32 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian and township 33 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian to the northeast corner of lot 2 of section 9 of township 33 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence south along the quarter lines of sections 9, 16, 21, 28, to the south quarter corner of section 33 in township 33 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence east along the township line between township 33 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian and township 34 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian to the northwest corner of lot 1 of section 4 of township 34 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence south to the southwest corner of such lot 1; thence east to the southeast corner of such lot 1; thence north to the northeast corner of such lot 1; thence east along the township line between township 33 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian and township 34 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian to the south quarter corner of section 34; thence north to the center of section 34; thence east to the east quarter corner of section 35; thence north to the northwest corner of section 36; thence east to the northeast corner of section 36 of township 33 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north along the township line between township 33 south of range 11 west of the Willamette Meridian and township 33 south of range 12 west of the Willamette Meridian to the northwest corner of section 31 of township 33 south of range 11 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence east to the southeast corner of section 28; thence north to the northwest corner of section 27; thence east to the southeast corner of section 22; thence north to the northwest corner of section 23; thence east to the southeast corner of section 14; thence north to the northeast corner of section 14; thence east to the northeast corner of section 13; thence north to the northeast corner of lot 1 of section 12; thence east along the township line between township 32 south of range 11 west of the Willamette Meridian and township 33 south of range 10 west of the Willamette Meridian to the southeast corner of township 32 south of range 11 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north along the township line between township 32 south of range 10 west of the Willamette Meridian and township 32 south of range 11 west of the Willamette Meridian to the west quarter corner of section 19 of township 32 south of range 10 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence east in such township along the quarter lines of sections 19, 20 and 21 to the east quarter corner of section 21; thence north to the northwest corner of section 22; thence east to the southeast corner of section 15; thence north to the west quarter corner of section 14; thence east along the quarter line through sections 14 and 13 to the east quarter corner of section 13 of township 32 south of range 10 west of the Willamette Meridian, which point is the southeast corner of Coos County.

(2) The boundary line between Coos and Douglas counties begins on the shore of the Pacific Ocean, at the township line between townships 22 and 23 south; thence east along such line to the section line between sections 3 and 4 of township 23 south, range 10 west; thence south along such line to the south boundary of such township; thence east to the northeast corner of township 24 south, range 10 west; thence south to the southeast corner of such township; thence east to the section line between sections 3 and 4, township 25 south, range 9 west; thence south to the south boundary of township 26 south, range 9 west; thence east to the southeast corner of such township; thence south to the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 36, township 28 south, range 9 west; thence west one-fourth mile; thence south one-fourth mile to the township line between townships 28 and 29 south; thence west along such township line to the section line between sections 3 and 4, township 29 south, range 9 west; thence south to the south boundary of such township; thence west to the southwest corner of such township; thence south along the east line of township 30 south, range 10 west to the southeast corner of such township; thence east to the northeast corner of township 31 south, range 10 west; thence south along such township line to the southeast corner of such township; thence east to the northeast corner of township 32 south, range 10 west; thence south along such township to the east quarter corner of section 13 of township 32 south of range 10 west of the Willamette Meridian, which point is the southeast corner of Coos County. [Amended by 1983 c.778 §2; 1999 c.600 §1]

Note: All of the boundary of Coos County is described in 201.060 (Coos County) except the western boundary, which is the Pacific Ocean.

Source: Section 201.060 — Coos County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.412 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.412
215.412 Adoption of hearing procedure and rules
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a county by ordinance or order shall adopt one or more procedures for the conduct of hearings.

(2) The governing body of a county by ordinance or order shall adopt rules stating that all decisions made by the governing body will be based on factual information, including adopted comprehensive plans and land use regulations. [1973 c.552 §14; 1977 c.766 §11; 1997 c.452 §2]

Source: Section 215.412 — Adoption of hearing procedure and rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.513 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.513
215.513 Forwarding of notice to property purchaser
Status: in_force

(1) A mortgagee, lienholder, vendor or seller of real property who receives a mailed notice required by this chapter shall promptly forward the notice to the purchaser of the property. Each mailed notice required by this chapter shall contain the following statement: “NOTICE TO MORTGAGEE, LIENHOLDER, VENDOR OR SELLER: ORS CHAPTER 215 REQUIRES THAT IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, IT MUST PROMPTLY BE FORWARDED TO THE PURCHASER.”

(2) Mailed notices to owners of real property required by this chapter shall be deemed given to those owners named in an affidavit of mailing executed by the person designated by the governing body of a county to mail the notices. The failure of a person named in the affidavit to receive the notice shall not invalidate an ordinance. The failure of the governing body of a county to cause a notice to be mailed to an owner of a lot or parcel of property created or that has changed ownership since the last complete tax assessment roll was prepared shall not invalidate an ordinance. [1977 c.664 §39]

Source: Section 215.513 — Forwarding of notice to property purchaser , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.140 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.140
205.140 Transcript or copy of record
Status: in_force

A transcript of the record of any instruments duly recorded by the county clerk in any county under the authority of ORS 205.130 (Recording duties of county clerk) and 205.160 (Indexes kept by county clerk) to 205.190 (Record of plats and maps of towns, villages, cemeteries) , or a photographic or photostatic copy thereof, duly certified by the county clerk, under the seal of office, may be recorded in the office of any county clerk or read in evidence in any court with like force and effect as the original instrument. [Amended by 1999 c.654 §16]

Source: Section 205.140 — Transcript or copy of record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.210 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.210
206.210 Authority of sheriff over organization of office
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) or any other county civil service law or regulation, the sheriff may organize the work of the office of the sheriff so that:

(1) The various duties required of the office may be assigned to appropriate departments and divisions to be performed by persons experienced and qualified for such respective kinds of work.

(2) The duties of the various assistants, officers and deputies of the sheriff are coordinated so that, when not engaged in a particular duty specified or directed to be done and not then requiring attention, such persons shall perform the other duties required of the office and then required to be done.

(3) The cooperation among assistants, officers, deputies and employees in the departments and divisions may be secured for the purposes of avoiding duplication of time and effort. [1963 c.331 §2]

Source: Section 206.210 — Authority of sheriff over organization of office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.040 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.040
201.040 Clatsop County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Clatsop County is as follows:

(1) Beginning at a point where the northern boundary of the state is intersected by the projection north of the range line between ranges 5 and 6 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence south along such projection and range line to the southeast corner of township 4 north, range 6 west; thence westerly along the township line between townships 3 and 4 north of the Willamette Base Line and along the projection westerly of such line to the western boundary of the state; thence north along such western boundary to the northwest corner of the state; thence easterly along the northern boundary of the state to the point of beginning.

(2) The line of boundary between Tillamook and Clatsop Counties is the south boundary line of Clatsop County, as described in subsection (1) of this section.

Source: Section 201.040 — Clatsop County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.470 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.470
205.470 Liability for filing invalid claim of encumbrance
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly files, or directs another to file, an invalid claim of encumbrance shall be liable to the owner of the property bound by the claim of encumbrance for a sum of not less than $5,000 or for actual damages caused by the filing of the claim of encumbrance, whichever is greater, together with costs and reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal. Any grantee or other person purportedly benefited by an invalid encumbrance that is filed who willfully refuses to release the invalid encumbrance upon request of the owner of the property affected shall be liable to the owner for the damages and costs and reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal provided in this section. [1997 c.290 §5]

Source: Section 205.470 — Liability for filing invalid claim of encumbrance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 208.020 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 208 / Section 208.020
208.020 Payment, nonpayment and interest on county orders
Status: in_force

The county treasurer shall pay all orders of the county clerk when presented, if there is money in the treasury for that purpose, and write on the face of such orders the date of redemption and the signature of the county treasurer. If there are no funds to pay an order when presented, the county treasurer shall indorse thereon “Not paid for want of funds,” and the date of presentment, over the signature of the county treasurer, which shall entitle such order thenceforth to draw legal interest; provided, the county court of any county, sitting for the transaction of county business, may, at any regular term thereof, by order duly made and entered of record, prescribe a rate of interest less than the legal rate, and after a rate of interest less than the legal rate is so prescribed, all orders of the county clerk issued while such orders remain unrevoked shall show upon their face the rate of interest so fixed by the court, which rate they shall bear. Such interest shall cease from the date of notice by publication in some newspaper circulated in the county, to be given by the county treasurer, when the county treasurer has as much as $15,000 belonging to the county fund, that there are funds to redeem the outstanding orders.

Source: Section 208.020 — Payment, nonpayment and interest on county orders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors208.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.425 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.425
215.425 Review of decision relating to aggregate resources
Status: in_force

(1) A decision relating to aggregate resource uses permitted in ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2)(d) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2)(b) is subject to review solely under the provisions of ORS 197.195 (Limited land use decision) and 197.828 (Board review of limited land use decision) if:

(a) The aggregate resource site is identified as a significant resource site in the acknowledged comprehensive plan;

(b) A program to achieve any statewide goal relating to open spaces, scenic and historic areas, and natural resources has been developed for the aggregate resource site and is included within applicable land use regulations; and

(c) The decision concerns how, but not whether, aggregate resource use occurs.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply to mineral and other uses not related to aggregate resources. [1991 c.817 §11]

Source: Section 215.425 — Review of decision relating to aggregate resources , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.160 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.160
201.160 Jefferson County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Jefferson County is as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of township 11 south, range 19 east of Willamette Meridian; running thence in a westerly direction along township lines to the northwest corner of section 4, township 12 south, range 16 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence in a southerly direction along section lines to the southwest corner of section 33, township 12 south, range 16 east; thence in a westerly direction along township lines to the southwest corner of township 12 south, range 15 east; thence in a southerly direction to the southwest corner of township 13 south, range 15 east; thence in a westerly direction along township lines to the summit of the Cascade Range; thence northerly along the summit of the Cascade Range to the projection westerly of the township line between townships 8 and 9 south; thence easterly along such projection and along the township line between townships 8 and 9 south to the intersection of such township line and the middle of the main channel of John Day River; thence up the main channel of John Day River to a point where such main channel intersects the east line of section 25, township 9 south, range 19 east; thence south on the east line of range 19 east to the point of beginning.

Source: Section 201.160 — Jefferson County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.310 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.310
202.310 Venue of actions and proceedings
Status: in_force

In all actions or proceedings, civil or criminal, for the prosecution of a crime committed or a cause of action arising within the boundaries of any judicial subdivision created under the provisions of this chapter, and properly triable in such subdivision under the provisions of the civil and criminal procedure statutes, the venue thereof shall be changed to the new county or to the county to which the territory has been added by the change in boundaries, by order of the court of the judicial district upon payment upon the demand of either party. The demand shall be served upon the opposite party or the attorney of the opposite party, if either can be found in the state, but if neither can be found therein then the change of venue may be made upon filing the demand with the court clerk or court administrator and such change of venue shall have effect in the manner provided by law for the change of venue. [Amended by 1993 c.223 §7]

Source: Section 202.310 — Venue of actions and proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.218 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.218
215.218 Certain private hunting preserves not subject to land use approval
Status: in_force

(1) A person who owns a private hunting preserve that was licensed under ORS 497.248 (Private hunting preserve license) on or before July 28, 2003, and that has not been submitted to the appropriate local governing body or its designee for land use approval may continue to operate the hunting preserve without local land use approval. The hunting preserve may include one sport clay station that existed on July 28, 2003, is used during the hunting season only for shooting practice in conjunction with hunting and is subordinate to the use of the land as a hunting preserve.

(2) 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 that the operation of the hunting preserve has:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(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

(b) Adversely affected the complainant.

(3) The local governing body or its designee shall process a complaint filed under this section in the manner described in ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) (4) to (7). [2003 c.616 §2]

Note: 215.218 (Certain private hunting preserves not subject to land use approval) 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 215.218 — Certain private hunting preserves not subject to land use approval; complaint procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.445 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.445
215.445 Use of private property for mobile medical clinic
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Health professional” means a person licensed or certified by the:

(A) Oregon Medical Board;

(B) Oregon Board of Dentistry; or

(C) Oregon State Board of Nursing.

(b) “Health services” means the services that a health professional is licensed or certified to provide.

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

(d) “Mobile medical clinic” means a vehicle or a transportable structure that is:

(A) Designed to serve as a facility suitable for the provision of health services; and

(B) In use by a health professional to provide health services to the public.

(e) “Nonprofit” means a corporation organized under and subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 65.

(2) A local government may not prohibit a nonprofit mobile medical clinic from:

(a) Being located on private property with the permission of the owner of the private property; and

(b) Staying in one location for 180 days or less. [2015 c.142 §1]

Note: 215.445 (Use of private property for mobile medical clinic) 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 215.445 — Use of private property for mobile medical clinic , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.246 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.246
215.246 Approval of land application of certain substances
Status: in_force

(1) The uses allowed under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(y) and 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(v):

(a) Require a determination by the Department of Environmental Quality, in conjunction with the department’s review of a license, permit or approval, that the application rates and site management practices for the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids ensure continued agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural production and do not reduce the productivity of the tract.

(b) Are not subject to other provisions of 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) or to the provisions of ORS 215.274 (Associated transmission lines necessary for public service) , 215.275 (Utility facilities necessary for public service) or 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) .

(2) The use of a tract of land on which the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids has occurred under this section may not be changed to allow a different use unless:

(a) The tract is included within an acknowledged urban growth boundary;

(b) The tract is rezoned to a zone other than an exclusive farm use zone;

(c) The different use of the tract is a farm use as defined in ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) ; or

(d) The different use of the tract is a use allowed under:

(A) ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(b), (d) to (f), (i) to (n), (p) to (r), (u), (w) or (x);

(B) ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2)(a) to (c), (i), (m) or (p) to (r);

(C) ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (11);

(D) ORS 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(b), (d), (e), (h) to (L), (n) to (p), (r), (t) or (u);

(E) ORS 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2)(a), (j), (L) or (p) to (s); or

(F) ORS 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (4).

(3) When a state agency or a local government makes a land use decision relating to the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids under a license, permit or approval by the Department of Environmental Quality, the applicant shall explain in writing how alternatives identified in public comments on the land use decision were considered and, if the alternatives are not used, explain in writing the reasons for not using the alternatives. The applicant must consider only those alternatives that are identified with sufficient specificity to afford the applicant an adequate opportunity to consider the alternatives. A land use decision relating to the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids may not be reversed or remanded under this subsection unless the applicant failed to consider identified alternatives or to explain in writing the reasons for not using the alternatives.

(4) The uses allowed under this section include:

(a) The treatment of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids that occurs as a result of the land application;

(b) The establishment and use of facilities, including buildings, equipment, aerated and nonaerated water impoundments, pumps and other irrigation equipment, that are accessory to and reasonably necessary for the land application to occur on the subject tract;

(c) The establishment and use of facilities, including buildings and equipment, that are not on the tract on which the land application occurs for the transport of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids to the tract on which the land application occurs if the facilities are located within:

(A) A public right of way; or

(B) Other land if the landowner provides written consent and the owner of the facility complies with ORS 215.275 (Utility facilities necessary for public service) (4); and

(d) The transport by vehicle of reclaimed water or agricultural or industrial process water to a tract on which the water will be applied to land.

(5) Uses not allowed under this section include:

(a) The establishment and use of facilities, including buildings or equipment, for the treatment of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids other than those treatment facilities related to the treatment that occurs as a result of the land application; or

(b) The establishment and use of utility facility service lines allowed under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(x) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(u). [2001 c.488 §4; 2009 c.850 §5; 2011 c.567 §8; 2013 c.242 §6]

Note: 215.246 (Approval of land application of certain substances) to 215.251 (Relationship to other farm uses) 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 215.246 — Approval of land application of certain substances; subsequent use of tract of land; consideration of alternatives , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.220 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.220
202.220 Disposition of special funds and property
Status: in_force

All moneys belonging to special funds, such as fire, school, roads and other funds and property owned by the districts within the boundaries of the new county organized under this chapter or owned by the districts in the territory affected by the change in boundaries segregated under the provisions of this chapter on hand at the time of the settlement provided for in ORS 202.210 (Ascertainment, apportionment and assumption of indebtedness) , shall be turned over in full by the county court of the original county to the county court of the new county, or to the county court of the county acquiring the new territory, and shall be receipted for by the latter and placed to the credit of the districts of the county to which the property belonged.

Source: Section 202.220 — Disposition of special funds and property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 204.017 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 204 / Section 204.017
204.017 Election of county commissioners by numbered position
Status: in_force

(1) In all proceedings for the nomination or election of candidates for or to the office of county commissioner in each county having a board of county commissioners, every petition for nomination, declaration of candidacy, certificate of nomination or election, ballot or other document used in connection with the nomination or election shall state the position number of the office to which the candidate aspires, and the name of the candidate shall appear on the ballot only for the designated position.

(2) Each elector shall have the right to vote for only one candidate for each position on the board, and the candidate for each position receiving the highest number of votes for such position shall be considered nominated or elected, as the case may be. [1963 c.329 §2]

Source: Section 204.017 — Election of county commissioners by numbered position , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors204.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.239 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.239
215.239 Siting of agri-tourism event or activity
Status: in_force

The uses authorized by ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (11) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (4) may be allowed on lands that are planned and zoned for exclusive farm use and designated as rural reserves under ORS 197A.235 (Designation of rural and urban reserves pursuant to intergovernmental agreement) or as urban reserves under ORS 197A.245 (Urban reserves) . [2011 c.567 §5]

Note: See note under 215.237 (Events or activities conducted by winery in exclusive farm use zone or mixed farm and forest zone) .

Source: Section 215.239 — Siting of agri-tourism event or activity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.315 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.315
206.315 Expenses of sheriff in conveying convicts and persons with mental illness to state institutions
Status: in_force

(1) A sheriff is entitled to receive from the county the actual and necessary expenses of the sheriff incurred in transporting and conveying convicts and parole violators to a Department of Corrections institution and persons with mental illness to a state mental hospital when conveyed by the sheriff in pursuance of the adjudication of an authorized tribunal of the state, to be audited and allowed as other claims against the county.

(2) All counties are entitled to receive reimbursement from the state in the amounts specified in subsection (3) of this section for the actual and necessary expenses incurred by the sheriff under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Reimbursement by the state under subsection (2) of this section shall be as follows:

(a) Full reimbursement for transporting and conveying persons with mental illness to a state mental hospital.

(b) Full reimbursement for returning a parole violator to the state penitentiary.

(c) Seventy-five percent reimbursement for transporting and conveying a convict to a Department of Corrections institution. [Formerly 204.421; 1987 c.320 §146; 2007 c.70 §55]

Source: Section 206.315 — Expenses of sheriff in conveying convicts and persons with mental illness to state institutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.450 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.450
205.450 Definitions for ORS 205.450 to 205.470
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 205.450 (Definitions for ORS 205.450 to 205.470) to 205.470 (Liability for filing invalid claim of encumbrance) :

(1) “Encumbrance” means a claim, lien, charge or liability attached to and binding property.

(2) “Encumbrance claimant” means a person who purportedly benefits from the filing of an encumbrance.

(3) “Federal official or employee” has the meaning given the term “employee of the government” in the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 2671).

(4) “Filing” includes filing or recording.

(5) “Invalid claim of encumbrance” means a claim of encumbrance that is not a valid claim of encumbrance.

(6) “Property” includes, but is not limited to, real and personal property.

(7) “State or local official or employee” means an appointed or elected official, employee or agent of:

(a) A branch of government of this state or a state agency, board, commission or department of a branch of government of this state;

(b) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) ;

(c) A community college or local school district in this state;

(d) A city, county or other political subdivision in this state; or

(e) A public corporation in this state.

(8) “Valid claim of encumbrance” is an encumbrance that:

(a) Is an encumbrance authorized by statute;

(b) Is a consensual encumbrance recognized under the laws of this state; or

(c) Is an equitable, constructive or other encumbrance imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction. [1997 c.290 §1; 2005 c.22 §156; 2011 c.637 §70]

Source: Section 205.450 — Definitions for ORS 205.450 to 205.470 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.242 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.242
205.242 Clerk to receive and certify instruments during specified hours
Status: repealed

(1) The office of the county clerk in every county shall establish regular business hours to receive and certify, as required under ORS 93.620 (Time and place of recording) , instruments presented for recording, for a minimum of four hours per day, and 30 hours per week, from Monday through Friday.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section:

(a) The county clerk may reduce the number of regular business hours below the minimums required under subsection (1) of this section for:

(A) A holiday recognized by the county governing body;

(B) A state of emergency declared at the local, state or federal level; or

(C) An event that poses a safety risk to the public or staff of the office.

(b) The county clerk may reduce the number of regular weekly business hours to less than 30 for training programs of the office of the county clerk, not to exceed two business day closures per year.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the county governing body may modify the regular business hours of the office of the county clerk for a fiscal year upon adoption of a resolution in which the governing body determines in its sole discretion that a fiscal emergency exists in the county.

(b) A resolution adopted under this subsection may be renewed, amended or repealed by the county governing body.

(c) The regular business hours established under subsection (1) of this section may not be reduced under a resolution to a greater extent than the regular business hours of other nonemergency county services housed within the same building are reduced. [1991 c.230 §7; 1995 c.784 §1; 1997 c.249 §58; 2021 c.484 §1]

Source: Section 205.242 — Clerk to receive and certify instruments during specified hours; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.015 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.015
203.015 Power of county to contract for purchase or lease of real or personal property
Status: in_force

(1) A county may enter into a contract for the purchase or for the lease with option to purchase of real or personal property when:

(a) The period of time allowed for payment under the contract does not exceed 30 years; and

(b) The county is not obligated to make payments under the contract in any fiscal year unless the county governing body includes such payments in the county’s budget for that fiscal year and makes an appropriation therefor.

(2) The powers granted to counties by this section are in addition to any other powers possessed by counties in this state, and this section may not be construed to limit such powers. [2003 c.794 §184]

Note: 203.015 (Power of county to contract for purchase or lease of real or personal property) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 203 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 203.015 — Power of county to contract for purchase or lease of real or personal property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.210 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.210
201.210 Lincoln County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Lincoln County is as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of Siletz Indian Reservation; thence east to the Polk County line; thence south to the southeast corner of section 36, township 9 south, range 9 west, Willamette Meridian; thence east one mile to the northeast corner of section 6, township 10 south, range 8 west; thence south one mile and 15.45 chains to the Polk County line; thence east to the Benton County line; thence south to the southeast corner of township 10 south, range 8 west; thence east to the northeast corner of township 11 south, range 8 west, Willamette Meridian; thence south along the range line to the southeast corner of section 13, township 13 south, range 8 west; thence west six miles to the northwest corner of section 19, township 13 south, range 8 west; thence south to the southeast corner of section 36, township 13 south, range 9 west; thence east to the northeast corner of section 1, township 14 south, range 9 west; thence south to the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 12, township 15 south, range 9 west; thence west along the one-sixteenth section line to the west line of section 7, township 15 south, range 10 west; thence south to the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 12, township 15 south, range 11 west; thence west along the one-sixteenth line to the west line of section 7, township 15 south, range 11 west; thence south to the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 12, township 15 south, range 12 west; thence west to the Pacific Ocean; thence north along the Pacific Ocean to the place of beginning.

Note: For description of area removed from Lincoln County and annexed to Benton County, see 201.020 (Benton County) .

Source: Section 201.210 — Lincoln County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.710 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.710
203.710 Performance of functions by officers designated by county law
Status: in_force

(1) The designation of county officers to perform functions under ORS 203.710 (Performance of functions by officers designated by county law) to 203.770 (Copies of charters and amendments, revisions and repeals) extends to those officers who, under a county charter or legislation enacted pursuant thereto, may be designated to perform the same functions.

(2) References to the county court in ORS 203.710 (Performance of functions by officers designated by county law) to 203.770 (Copies of charters and amendments, revisions and repeals) include the board of county commissioners.

(3) As used in ORS 203.710 (Performance of functions by officers designated by county law) to 203.770 (Copies of charters and amendments, revisions and repeals) , unless the context requires otherwise, “legally called election” means any primary election or general election held throughout the county. [1959 c.527 §1; 1961 c.339 §1; 1995 c.712 §89]

Source: Section 203.710 — Performance of functions by officers designated by county law; definition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 210.190 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 210 / Section 210.190
210.190 Limitations on allowance of demands
Status: in_force

No demand shall be allowed by a county accountant in favor of:

(1) Any corporation or person in any manner indebted to the county, except for taxes not delinquent, without first deducting the amount of any indebtedness of which the accountant has notice.

(2) Any person having the collection, custody or disbursement of the public funds, unless the account of the person has been presented, passed upon, approved and allowed.

(3) Any officer who has neglected to make official returns or reports in the manner and at the time required by law or the requirements of the board of county commissioners.

(4) Any officer who has neglected to comply with any provision of law regulating the duties of the officer.

(5) Any officer or employee for time absent without legal cause from the duties of such officer or employee during office hours. The accountant must always examine on oath any person receiving a salary from the county touching such absence. [Amended by 1981 c.216 §9; 1983 c.310 §10]

Source: Section 210.190 — Limitations on allowance of demands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors210.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.327 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.327
215.327 Divisions of marginal land
Status: in_force

A county may allow the following divisions of marginal land:

(1) Divisions of land to create a parcel or lot containing 10 or more acres if the lot or parcel is not adjacent to land zoned for exclusive farm use or forest use or, if it is adjacent to such land, the land qualifies for designation as marginal land under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition).

(2) Divisions of land to create a lot or parcel containing 20 or more acres if the lot or parcel is adjacent to land zoned for exclusive farm use and that land does not qualify for designation as marginal land under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition).

(3) Divisions of land to create a parcel or lot necessary for those uses authorized by ORS 215.317 (Permitted uses on marginal land) (1)(f). [1983 c.826 §4; 1993 c.792 §25]

Source: Section 215.327 — Divisions of marginal land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.435 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.435
215.435 Deadline for final action by county on remand of land use decision
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to a final order of the Land Use Board of Appeals under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) remanding a decision to a county, the governing body of the county or its designee shall take final action on an application for a permit, limited land use decision or zone change within 120 days of the effective date of the final order issued by the board. For purposes of this subsection, the effective date of the final order is the last day for filing a petition for judicial review of a final order of the board under ORS 197.850 (Judicial review of board order) (3). If judicial review of a final order of the board is sought under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) , the 120-day period established under this subsection shall not begin until final resolution of the judicial review.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the 120-day period established under subsection (1) of this section shall not begin until the applicant requests in writing that the county proceed with the application on remand, but if the county does not receive the request within 180 days of the effective date of the final order or the final resolution of the judicial review, the county shall deem the application terminated.

(b) The 120-day period established under subsection (1) of this section may be extended for up to an additional 365 days if the parties enter into mediation as provided by ORS 197.860 (Stay of proceedings to allow mediation) prior to the expiration of the initial 120-day period. The county shall deem the application terminated if the matter is not resolved through mediation prior to the expiration of the 365-day extension.

(3) The 120-day period established under subsection (1) of this section applies only to decisions wholly within the authority and control of the governing body of the county.

(4) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a remand proceeding concerning 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) . [1999 c.545 §2; 2011 c.280 §11; 2015 c.522 §1]

Source: Section 215.435 — Deadline for final action by county on remand of land use decision; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.991 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.991
206.991 Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 206.355 (Unauthorized use of uniform prohibited) is a Class A misdemeanor. [1979 c.492 §3]

Source: Section 206.991 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.438 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.438
215.438 Transmission towers
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county or its designate may allow a transmission tower over 200 feet in height to be established in any zone subject to reasonable conditions imposed by the governing body or its designate. [1983 c.827 §23a]

Source: Section 215.438 — Transmission towers; location; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.200 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.200
209.200 Resurvey of federally surveyed lands
Status: in_force

In the resurvey of lands surveyed under the authority of the United States, the county surveyor or a registered professional land surveyor shall observe the following rules:

(1) Section and quarter-section corners, and all other corners established and approved by the General Land Office or its successors, must stand as the legal and permanent corners.

(2) A legal and permanent corner must be reestablished at the identical spot where the original corner was located by the government survey, when the identical spot can be determined.

(3) When the identical spot cannot be determined, the legal and permanent corner must be reestablished with reference to the current United States Manual of Surveying Instructions. [Amended by 1979 c.653 §13; 1989 c.394 §13; 2007 c.71 §70]

Source: Section 209.200 — Resurvey of federally surveyed lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.120 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.120
202.120 Locating county seat
Status: in_force

(1) The county court of the new county may temporarily fix the county seat, and such location shall remain the county seat until the first general election thereafter, when the electors of the new county are empowered to vote for and select the place of county seat in the manner provided by law.

(2) Immediately after the selection of the county seat either by the county court or by the canvass of the returns of votes cast at the election for that purpose, the county court shall issue its proclamation and publish the same in a newspaper published in the new county, if there is one, and if not by posting a copy of the proclamation in each election precinct in the county announcing the selection and location of the county seat.

Source: Section 202.120 — Locating county seat , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.230 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.230
203.230 Abolishing office of county judge and establishing board of county commissioners in noncharter county
Status: in_force

(1) The county court of any county which has not adopted a county charter pursuant to ORS 203.710 (Performance of functions by officers designated by county law) to 203.770 (Copies of charters and amendments, revisions and repeals) , and in which the county judge has no judicial function, may order the office of county judge abolished and create in lieu thereof a third county commissioner. The order shall transfer all powers and duties of the county court and county judge to the board of county commissioners and, unless referred to the people, shall be effective on the date specified therein. The order made under this subsection may be referred to the people of the county for their approval or rejection and, if approved, shall become operative on the date specified in the order referred. The people of the county shall vote on such order at a primary election or general election.

(2) If, in a year in which a county judge is to be elected in the county, the order made under subsection (1) of this section is to become operative:

(a) On or subsequent to the date of the primary election but prior to the general election, then those persons nominated at the primary election for the office of county judge shall be candidates for the office of county commissioner created in the order.

(b) On or subsequent to the date of the regular general election, then the person elected to the office of county judge shall, upon the expiration of the term of office of the county judge holding office at the time the order was approved, take office as the county commissioner created in the order if the order has become operative.

(3) When the order issued under subsection (1) of this section becomes operative, the county judge shall, until the expiration of the term of office of the county judge, serve as the third county commissioner. At the general election next preceding the expiration of the term of office of the county judge there shall be elected, in addition to the two county commissioners provided by law for each county, one county commissioner who shall possess the same qualifications and be subject to the same provisions of law as the other county commissioners.

(4) The order issued under subsection (1) of this section may specify any or all of the following relating to the third commissioner:

(a) Compensation that is different from the other commissioners;

(b) Powers and duties that are different from the other commissioners; and

(c) Service as chairperson of the board of commissioners.

(5) The person serving as county judge on the date the office is abolished shall serve as chairperson of the board of county commissioners until the expiration of the term of office of that person and shall be subject to the same provisions of law as the other county commissioners. [1961 c.571 §1; 1987 c.267 §65; 1995 c.712 §88; 1997 c.277 §1]

Source: Section 203.230 — Abolishing office of county judge and establishing board of county commissioners in noncharter county; referral of order; operative date , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.402 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.402
215.402 Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) and 215.700 (Resource land dwelling policy) to 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Contested case” means a proceeding in which the legal rights, duties or privileges of specific parties under general rules or policies provided under ORS 215.010 (Definitions) to 215.311 (Log truck parking in exclusive farm use zones) , 215.317 (Permitted uses on marginal land) , 215.327 (Divisions of marginal land) , 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) and 215.700 (Resource land dwelling policy) to 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) , or any ordinance, rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, are required to be determined only after a hearing at which specific parties are entitled to appear and be heard.

(2) “Hearing” means a quasi-judicial hearing, authorized or required by the ordinances and regulations of a county adopted pursuant to ORS 215.010 (Definitions) to 215.311 (Log truck parking in exclusive farm use zones) , 215.317 (Permitted uses on marginal land) , 215.327 (Divisions of marginal land) , 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) and 215.700 (Resource land dwelling policy) to 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) :

(a) To determine in accordance with such ordinances and regulations if a permit shall be granted or denied; or

(b) To determine a contested case.

(3) “Hearings officer” means a planning and zoning hearings officer appointed or designated by the governing body of a county under ORS 215.406 (Planning and zoning hearings officers) .

(4) “Permit” means discretionary approval of a proposed development of land under ORS 215.010 (Definitions) to 215.311 (Log truck parking in exclusive farm use zones) , 215.317 (Permitted uses on marginal land) , 215.327 (Divisions of marginal land) and 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) and 215.700 (Resource land dwelling policy) to 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) or county legislation or regulation adopted pursuant thereto. “Permit” does not include:

(a) A limited land use decision as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) ;

(b) A decision which determines the appropriate zoning classification for a particular use by applying criteria or performance standards defining the uses permitted within the zone, and the determination applies only to land within an urban growth boundary;

(c) A decision which determines final engineering design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair or preservation of a transportation facility which is otherwise authorized by and consistent with the comprehensive plan and land use regulations; or

(d) An expedited land division, as described in ORS 197.360 (“Expedited land division” defined) . [1973 c.552 §12; 1977 c.654 §1; 1981 c.748 §49; 1991 c.817 §8; 1995 c.79 §77; 1995 c.595 §12; 2001 c.672 §15; 2015 c.260 §4]

Source: Section 215.402 — Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.330 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.330
206.330 Sheriff entitled to rewards
Status: in_force

The sheriff is entitled to demand and receive to the sheriff’s own use any reward offered in pursuance of law for the apprehension of any person charged with or suspected of crime, when the sheriff has earned the same by a compliance with such offer. [Formerly 206.150]

Source: Section 206.330 — Sheriff entitled to rewards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.606 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.606
215.606 Standards for clustered mailboxes in county roads and rights-of-way
Status: in_force

Each county in this state shall adopt standards and specifications for clustered mailboxes within the boundaries of county roads and rights-of-way that conform to the standards and specifications for such mailboxes contained in the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code. [2011 c.488 §3]

Note: 215.606 (Standards for clustered mailboxes in county roads and rights-of-way) 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 215.606 — Standards for clustered mailboxes in county roads and rights-of-way , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.294 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.294
215.294 Railroad facilities handling materials regulated under ORS chapter 459 or 466
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the nonfarm uses that may be established under ORS 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2), and subject to the approval of the governing body or its designate in any area zoned for exclusive farm use subject to ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) , the use of existing railroad loading and unloading facilities authorized to unload materials regulated under ORS chapter 459 and the expansion of such facilities by no greater than 30 percent, for the unloading of materials regulated under ORS chapter 466 for transfer to a facility permitted to dispose of materials regulated under ORS chapter 466, may be allowed.

(2) A permit for a use allowed under subsection (1) of this section must be applied for no later than December 31, 1993.

(3) A county shall allow an application for a permit authorizing the use allowed under this section prior to the adoption of amendments to the comprehensive plan or land use regulations. [1993 c.530 §1]

Source: Section 215.294 — Railroad facilities handling materials regulated under ORS chapter 459 or 466 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.015 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.015
206.015 Qualifications of sheriff
Status: in_force

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

(a) The person is 21 years of age or older;

(b) The person has at least four years’ experience as a full-time law enforcement officer or at least two years’ experience as a full-time law enforcement officer with at least two years’ post-high-school education; and

(c) The person has not been convicted of a felony or of any other crime that would prevent the person from being certified as a police officer under ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) to 181A.689 (Standards for speech and expression) .

(2) As used in subsection (1) of this section, “two years’ post-high-school education” means four semesters or six quarters of classroom education in a formal course of study undertaken after graduation from high school in any accredited college or university. The term does not include apprenticeship or on-the-job training.

(3) If the person is not certified as a police officer by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training at the time of accepting appointment or filing as a candidate, a person elected or appointed to the office of sheriff must obtain the certification not later than one year after taking office. A copy of the certification shall be filed with the county clerk or the county official in charge of elections. The county governing body shall declare the office of sheriff vacant when the person serving as sheriff is not certified as a police officer within one year after taking office.

(4) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, in consultation with the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training, shall establish a procedure for determining whether an individual is eligible under subsection (1) of this section to be a candidate for election to the office of sheriff. A copy of the department’s determination of an individual’s eligibility to be a candidate for election to the office of sheriff shall be filed with the county clerk or county official in charge of elections not later than the 61st day before the date of the election. If the department determines that the individual is not eligible to be a candidate for election to the office of sheriff, the county clerk or county official in charge of elections shall not place the name of the individual on the ballot at the election. [1971 c.299 §1; 1981 c.808 §5; 1987 c.484 §1; 1993 c.493 §87; 1997 c.853 §35]

Source: Section 206.015 — Qualifications of sheriff; certification as police officer; determination of eligibility to be candidate for election to office of sheriff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.110 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.110
202.110 Other county officers
Status: in_force

(1) The county judge and the county commissioners appointed under ORS 202.100 (County judge and commissioners for new county) , acting as a county court, shall appoint a sheriff, a county clerk, a county assessor, a county treasurer and a county surveyor. An officer appointed under this subsection must be an elector of the new county and must accept and qualify for the office under ORS 204.016 (Eligibility for county offices generally) and 204.020 (When terms of office commence) before beginning service. The officers, except the county surveyor, appointed under this subsection shall serve until the first Monday in January after the election at which their successors are elected. The county surveyor appointed pursuant to this section serves for the term specified in ORS 204.010 (Terms of office of county officers) .

(2) At the next practicable general election following the appointment, successors to the county officers, except the county surveyor, appointed under subsection (1) of this section shall be elected. The successors shall take office on the first Monday in January next following their election.

(3) All justices and constables in office within the boundaries of any new county shall continue to hold office in such new county during the remainder of their term, and shall give bonds to the new county of the same amount and in the same manner as previously given to the original county in which they were elected or appointed.

(4) At each general election following the general election at which the first county officers under this section are elected, a successor shall be elected to fill any expiring term. [Amended by 1983 c.350 §15; 2009 c.491 §5]

Source: Section 202.110 — Other county officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.312 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.312
215.312 Public safety training facility
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “public safety training facility” or “facility” means one or more improvements established by Portland Community College in support of curriculum focused on public safety training or education, including public safety response to an emergency, as defined in ORS 401.025 (Definitions for ORS chapter 401) .

(2) In addition to the nonfarm uses that may be established in an area zoned for exclusive farm use under ORS 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1), Portland Community College may establish a public safety training facility as an outright permitted use on up to 300 acres of land in an area zoned for exclusive farm use, notwithstanding:

(a) The statewide land use planning goals and administrative rules adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission.

(b) The minimum lot or parcel size under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) .

(3) Portland Community College may establish the public safety training facility jointly in cooperation with one or more other public bodies, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) .

(4) Portland Community College shall:

(a) Use the public safety training facility to support curriculum focused on public safety training and education; and

(b) Make the facility available for use by other public bodies for public safety training or education of public safety personnel, as defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) , and other providers of emergency services, as defined in ORS 401.025 (Definitions for ORS chapter 401) .

(5) A public safety training facility authorized by this section:

(a) Must be sited on land that is within a community college district in Columbia County.

(b) May not be established unless Portland Community College applies for land use approval of the facility on or before December 31, 2015.

(6) When making decisions approving the public safety training facility authorized by this section, the local government:

(a) Shall apply only those procedural provisions and objective development standards of its land use regulations that apply to uses permitted outright under ORS 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1).

(b) Is not required to amend the acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulations to implement this section.

(7) Before approving the public safety training facility authorized by this section, the local government shall hold at least one public hearing and allow interested persons to testify regarding the location of the facility.

(8) A decision made by the local government to approve the public safety training facility authorized by this section is not:

(a) A land use decision or a limited land use decision, as those terms are defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) ; and

(b) Subject to review by the Land Use Board of Appeals under ORS 197.805 (Policy on review of land use decisions) to 197.855 (Deadline for final court order) . [2013 c.725 §3]

Note: 215.312 (Public safety training facility) 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 215.312 — Public safety training facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.060 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.060
203.060 Judicial review and invalidation of ordinances
Status: in_force

Ordinances adopted under ORS 203.030 (Definition for ORS 203.030 to 203.075) to 203.075 (Applicable law for local improvement assessments) shall be subject to judicial review and invalidation on account of unreasonableness, procedural error in adoption, or conflict with paramount state law or constitutional provision. [1973 c.282 §7]

Source: Section 203.060 — Judicial review and invalidation of ordinances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 204.010 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 204 / Section 204.010
204.010 Terms of office of county officers
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the term of office of each officer mentioned in ORS 204.005 (Election or appointment of county officers) is four years.

(2) When two or more county commissioners are elected for one county at a general election and one of them is elected to fill a vacancy, as provided in ORS 204.005 (Election or appointment of county officers) (1)(f), one of them shall hold office for two years and the others four years. [Amended by 1983 c.327 §13; 1983 c.350 §16; 2005 c.797 §59; 2009 c.491 §3]

Source: Section 204.010 — Terms of office of county officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors204.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.725 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.725
203.725 County charter amendment
Status: in_force

(1) A proposed amendment to a county charter, whether proposed by the county governing body or by the people of the county in the exercise of the initiative power, shall embrace but one subject and matters properly connected therewith.

(2) When two or more amendments to a county charter are submitted to the electors of the county for their approval or rejection at the same election, they shall be so submitted that each amendment shall be voted on separately.

(3) Notwithstanding any county charter or legislation enacted thereunder, this section shall apply to every amendment of a county charter and shall take precedence and prevail over any conflicting provisions in a county charter or in legislation enacted thereunder. [1983 c.240 §2]

Source: Section 203.725 — County charter amendment; single subject; separate submission to electors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.150 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.150
205.150 Seal of clerk
Status: in_force

The county court shall provide a suitable seal for the use of the county clerk.

Source: Section 205.150 — Seal of clerk , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.299 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.299
215.299 Policy on mining resource lands
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) The extraction of aggregate, other minerals and other subsurface resources is an essential contribution to Oregon’s economic well-being.

(b) Oregon has an economic and social interest in locating and providing affordable aggregate, other minerals and other subsurface resources in close proximity to the end user of the materials.

(c) Oregon has an interest in balancing competing land use demands for lands identified as farmlands or forestlands in a manner that protects the economic viability of mining and other resource uses.

(d) To balance competing resource uses, Oregon has an interest in providing significant volumes of high-quality aggregate, other minerals and other subsurface resources that are critical to building Oregon’s communities and infrastructure while preserving farmland for agricultural production.

(2) The Legislative Assembly declares that:

(a) High-value farmland composed predominantly of Class I and Class II soils in the Willamette Valley should not be available for mining unless there is a significant volume of high-quality aggregate and other minerals and other subsurface resources available for extraction.

(b) State agencies and local governments should balance competing resource uses and not restrict the removal of the full depth of aggregate unless public health and safety concerns necessitate the restriction of mining activity. [2013 c.706 §1]

Note: 215.299 (Policy on mining resource lands) 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 215.299 — Policy on mining resource lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.212 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.212
215.212 Soils Assessment Fund
Status: in_force

The Soils Assessment Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Soils Assessment Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Land Conservation and Development to meet the costs of the department to assess soils under and to administer ORS 215.211 (Agricultural land) . [2010 c.44 §2]

Note: See note under 215.211 (Agricultural land) .

Source: Section 215.212 — Soils Assessment Fund; purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.340 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.340
201.340 Washington County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Washington County is as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of section 1, township 3 south, range 1 west, Willamette Meridian; thence northerly along the Willamette Meridian 13 miles; thence one mile west; thence one mile north; thence one mile west; thence one mile north; to the southeast corner of section 22, township 1 north, range 1 west; thence westerly along the south line of section 22, N 88°09:MIN.28:MIN2. W 2629.75 feet, more or less, to 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 a point 25.00 feet easterly of the centerline of Northwest Marcotte Road, when measured at a right angle to the centerline, also being 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 northerly along the easterly and southerly right-of-way of Northwest Marcotte Road, being parallel with and 25.00 feet easterly and southerly of Northwest Marcotte Road, when measured at a right angle to the centerline; thence the following five courses: N 29°43:MIN.32:MIN2. E 403.77 feet, more or less, to the beginning of a 104.76-foot radius curve to the right; thence along the 104.76-foot radius curve to the right through a central angle of 78°38:MIN.00:MIN2. (chord bears N 69°02:MIN.32:MIN2. E 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 71°38:MIN.28:MIN2. E 233.12 feet, more or less, to the beginning of a 125.00-foot radius curve to the left; thence along the 125.00-foot radius curve to the left through a central angle of 105°00:MIN.00:MIN2. (chord bears N 55°51:MIN.32:MIN2. E 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 03°21:MIN.32:MIN2. E 59.58 feet, more or less, to the southerly right-of-way of Multnomah County Road No. 1218 (Northwest Laidlaw Road), at a point 25.00 feet southerly of the centerline of Multnomah County Road 1218, when measured at a right angle to the centerline of the road; thence leaving the rights-of-way of Northwest Marcotte Road and Multnomah County Road No. 1218, N 37°08:MIN.10:MIN2. W 43.84 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Multnomah County Road No. 1218 at centerline station 20+02.00 B.C., as shown on the map of Multnomah County Road No. 1218, map D15/13, Multnomah County Road Records; thence radial to the centerline, N 09°02:MIN.50:MIN2. W 25.00 feet, more or less, to the northerly right-of-way of Multnomah County Road No. 1218 at station 20+02.00 B.C. 25.00 feet right and the beginning of a 179.60-foot radius, nontangent curve to the right; thence along the northerly and easterly right-of-way of Multnomah County Road No. 1218, being parallel with and 25.00 northerly and easterly of the centerline of Multnomah County Road No. 1218, when measured at a right angle to the centerline of the road, the following seven courses: along the 179.60-foot radius, nontangent curve to the right through a central angle of 23°58:MIN.00:MIN2. (chord bears N 87°03:MIN.50:MIN2. W 74.58 feet) 75.13 feet, more or less, to the end of the 179.60-foot radius, nontangent curve and a point tangency at station 20+87.59 E.C. 25.00 feet right; thence N 75°04:MIN.50:MIN2. W 180.48 feet, more or less, to station 22+68.07 B.C. 25.00 feet right and the beginning of a 179.60-foot radius curve to the right; thence on the 179.60-foot radius curve to the right through a central angle of 33°17:MIN.00:MIN2. (chord bears N 58°26:MIN.20:MIN2. W 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 23+86.94 E.C. 25.00 feet right; thence N 41°47:MIN.50:MIN2. W 728.26 feet, more or less, to station 31+15.20 B.C. 25.00 feet right and the beginning of a 195.40-foot radius curve to the right; thence on the 195.40-foot radius curve to the right through a central angle of 43°31:MIN.00:MIN2. (chord bears N 20°02:MIN.20:MIN2. W 144.87 feet) 148.41 feet, more or less, to the end of 195.40-foot radius curve and a point of tangency at station 32+82.57 E.C. 25.00 feet right; thence N 01°43:MIN.10:MIN2. E 575.23 feet, more or less, to station 38+57.80 B.C. 25.00 feet right and the beginning of a 216.00-foot radius curve to the left; thence along the 216.00-foot radius curve to the left through a central angle of 37°06:MIN.53:MIN2. (chord bears N 16°50:MIN.16:MIN2. W 137.49 feet) 139.92 feet, more or less, to the east line of the real property described in Deed Document 94-055215 of the Multnomah County Deed Records; thence, leaving the right-of-way of Multnomah County Road No. 1218, northerly along the east line of the real property described in Deed Document 94-055215, N 02°11:MIN.48:MIN2. E 611.94 feet, more or less, to the half-section line running east and west in section 22 and the northeast corner of the real property described in Deed Document 94-055215; thence westerly along the half section line, N 88°26:MIN.12:MIN2. W 1812.29 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of Lot 19 of Bonny Slope, a subdivision in the Multnomah County Plat Records, and the southeast corner of the real property described in Book 600, Page 1653, of the Multnomah County Deed Records; thence northerly along the east line of the real property described in Book 600, Page 1653, N 02°11:MIN.48:MIN2. E 180.00 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of the real property; thence westerly along the north line of the real property described in Book 600, Page 1653, N 88°26:MIN.12:MIN2. W 374.00 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of the real property described in Book 600, Page 1653 and 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 of the road; thence southerly along the easterly right-of-way of Northwest 124th Avenue, being parallel with and 25.00 feet easterly of the centerline of Northwest 124th Avenue when measured at a right angle to the centerline of the road, S 02°11:MIN.48:MIN2. W 180.00 feet, more or less, to the half-section line running east and west through section 22 and the north line of the Bonny Slope subdivision; thence westerly along the half-section line, N 88°26:MIN.12:MIN2. W 215.30 feet, more or less, to the section line running north and south between section 22 and section 21; thence northerly along the section line one-half mile to the northwest corner of section 22, township 1 north, range 1 west; thence one mile west; thence one mile north; thence one mile west; thence one mile north; thence one mile west; thence one mile north; thence one mile west; thence one mile north; thence one mile west; thence one mile north; thence one mile west; thence seven miles north; thence three miles west; thence one mile north; thence two miles west; thence two miles north; thence 16 miles west; thence five miles south; thence six miles west; thence two miles south; thence one mile east; thence one mile south; thence one mile east; thence one mile south; thence one mile east; thence one mile south; thence two miles east; thence one mile south; thence two miles east; thence one mile south; thence two miles east; thence one mile south; thence one mile west; thence one mile south; thence two miles west; thence two miles south; thence two miles west; thence one mile south; thence one mile west; thence one mile south; thence one mile west; thence two miles south; thence one mile west; thence three miles south; thence one mile west; thence one mile south; thence 17 miles east; thence one mile south; thence one mile east; thence one mile south; thence four miles east; thence one mile south; thence one mile east; thence one mile south; thence one mile east; thence one mile south; thence one mile east; thence one mile south; thence three miles east; thence two miles south; thence three miles east; thence two miles north; thence two miles east; thence one mile south; thence three miles east to the place of beginning. [Amended by 2013 c.326 §4]

Source: Section 201.340 — Washington County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.010 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.010
205.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

(1) As used in the statutes of this state in reference to a chattel mortgage and action by the appropriate recording officer, “record,” “recorded” and “recording” mean “record or file,” “recorded or filed” or “recording or filing,” as the context requires.

(2) As used in this chapter:

(a) “Person” means an individual, organization, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, partnership or association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest or any other legal or commercial entity.

(b) “Text” includes the words contained in the body of an instrument to be recorded and the names of the transactions contained in the instrument. The term does not include instructions for completing the instrument, form numbers or statutory references.

(c) “Transaction” means an action, including but not limited to a transfer, encumbrance or release affecting title to or an interest in real property, that is required or permitted by state law or rule or federal law or regulation to be recorded. [Amended by 1991 c.230 §10; 1993 c.321 §1; 2001 c.713 §1; 2005 c.82 §1; 2009 c.294 §17]

Source: Section 205.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.317 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.317
215.317 Permitted uses on marginal land
Status: in_force

(1) A county may allow the following uses to be established on land designated as marginal land under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition):

(a) Intensive farm or forest operations, including but not limited to “farm use” as defined in ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) .

(b) Part-time farms.

(c) Woodlots.

(d) One single-family dwelling on a lot or parcel created under ORS 215.327 (Divisions of marginal land) (1) or (2).

(e) One single-family dwelling on a lot or parcel of any size if the lot or parcel was created before July 1, 1983, subject to subsection (2) of this section.

(f) The nonresidential uses authorized in exclusive farm use zones under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1) and (2).

(g) One manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle in conjunction with an existing dwelling as a temporary use for the term of a hardship suffered by the existing resident or a relative of the resident.

(2) If a lot or parcel described in subsection (1)(e) of this section is located within the Willamette River Greenway, a floodplain or a geological hazard area, approval of a single-family dwelling shall be subject to local ordinances relating to the Willamette River Greenway, floodplains or geological hazard areas, whichever is applicable. [1983 c.826 §3; 1989 c.648 §62; 1993 c.792 §24; 1997 c.249 §60; 1999 c.640 §3]

Source: Section 215.317 — Permitted uses on marginal land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.278 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.278
215.278 Accessory dwellings for farmworkers
Status: in_force

(1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall revise administrative rules regarding dwellings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use to allow, 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) , the establishment of accessory dwellings needed to provide opportunities for farmworker housing for individuals primarily engaged in farm use whose assistance in the management of the farm is or will be required by the farm operator on the farm unit.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Farm unit” means the contiguous and noncontiguous tracts in common ownership used by the farm operator for farm use as defined in ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) .

(b) “Farmworker” means an individual who, for an agreed remuneration or rate of pay, performs labor, temporarily or on a continuing basis, for a person in the:

(A) Production of farm products;

(B) Planting, cultivating or harvesting of seasonal agricultural crops; or

(C) Forestation or reforestation of land, including but not limited to planting, transplanting, tubing, precommercial thinning and thinning of trees or seedlings, the clearing, piling and disposal of brush and slash and other related activities.

(c) “Farmworker housing” means housing:

(A) Limited to occupancy by farmworkers and their immediate families; and

(B) No dwelling unit of which is occupied by a relative of the owner or operator of the farmworker housing.

(d) “Owner” means a person that owns farmworker housing. “Owner” does not mean a person whose interest in the farmworker housing is that of a holder of a security interest in the housing.

(e) “Relative” means:

(A) A spouse of the owner or operator; and

(B) An ancestor, lineal descendant or whole or half sibling of the owner or operator or the spouse of the owner or operator. [2001 c.613 §6; 2011 c.471 §6]

Note: The amendments to 215.278 (Accessory dwellings for farmworkers) by section 3, chapter 533, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2025. See section 4, chapter 533, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

215.278 (Accessory dwellings for farmworkers) . (1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall revise administrative rules regarding dwellings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use to allow, 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) , the establishment of accessory dwellings needed to provide opportunities for farmworker housing for individuals primarily engaged in farm use whose assistance in the management of the farm is or will be required by the farm operator on the farm unit.

(2) County land use regulations may not establish standards for accessory farmworker housing that are in addition to those required under this chapter or commission rules unless the standards are clear and objective.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Farm unit” means the contiguous and noncontiguous tracts in common ownership used by the farm operator for farm use as defined in ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) .

(b) “Farmworker” means an individual who, for an agreed remuneration or rate of pay, performs labor, temporarily or on a continuing basis, for a person in the:

(A) Production of farm products;

(B) Planting, cultivating or harvesting of seasonal agricultural crops; or

(C) Forestation or reforestation of land, including but not limited to planting, transplanting, tubing, precommercial thinning and thinning of trees or seedlings, the clearing, piling and disposal of brush and slash and other related activities.

(c) “Farmworker housing” means housing:

(A) Limited to occupancy by farmworkers and their immediate families; and

(B) No dwelling unit of which is occupied by a relative of the owner or operator of the farmworker housing.

(d) “Owner” means a person that owns farmworker housing. “Owner” does not mean a person whose interest in the farmworker housing is that of a holder of a security interest in the housing.

(e) “Relative” means:

(A) A spouse of the owner or operator; and

(B) An ancestor, lineal descendant or whole or half sibling of the owner or operator or the spouse of the owner or operator.

Note: 215.278 (Accessory dwellings for farmworkers) 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 215.278 — Accessory dwellings for farmworkers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.155 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.155
209.155 Removal or destruction of survey monument during road construction
Status: repealed

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 209.150 (Removal or destruction of survey monument) , when a recorded survey monument, other than a public land survey corner, is removed, destroyed or disturbed as a result of construction or reconstruction of a public road, the survey monument does not have to be replaced if:

(a) The original location of the recorded survey monument is within the new right of way; and

(b) The person or public agency responsible for the construction or reconstruction causes a registered professional land surveyor to locate any survey monuments that are subject to removal, destruction or disturbance and to file a map, prior to the beginning of construction, with the county surveyor that identifies all existing recorded monuments, the existing right of way and controlling centerline and the survey control used to comply with this section.

(2) The newly defined right of way may be delineated by either of the following methods:

(a) All control points that define the right of way centerline are monumented or referenced with monuments. The right of way boundary is monumented at all angle points, points of curve, points of tangency and at least every 1,000 feet on long curves and tangents. A survey that identifies the survey control and the new right of way and controlling centerline shall be filed with the county surveyor within 180 days after completion of construction.

(b) A permanent survey control point network is established referencing the new right of way and controlling centerline. The network shall consist of at least three control monuments and must span the length of the project. Each control monument shall be intervisible with at least two other control monuments. At least two monuments on the network must be part of the original control used to locate the monuments described in subsection (1)(b) of this section. A map identifying the control network and the new right of way and controlling centerline shall be filed with the county surveyor within 180 days after completion of construction.

(3) The types of monuments shall be as described in ORS 92.060 (Marking subdivision, partition or condominium plats with monuments) .

(4) The survey maps required by this section shall comply with ORS 209.250 (Survey by registered land surveyor) and any other requirement of law.

(5) For the purpose of complying with subsection (1)(b) of this section, locating a survey monument may consist of establishing coordinates on the monument using the Oregon Coordinate System pursuant to ORS 93.312 (Oregon Coordinate System) , Local Datum Plane coordinates that scale Oregon State Plane coordinates of the Oregon Coordinate System to a plane close to the ground elevation of a survey project or other coordinates compatible with those coordinates shown on the survey.

(6) For the purpose of complying with this section, the date of completion of construction is deemed to be the date when all substantial road improvements are completed. [1997 c.336 §2; 2011 c.179 §3]

209.160 [Amended by 1979 c.653 §11; repealed 1981 c.111 §2]

Source: Section 209.155 — Removal or destruction of survey monument during road construction; survey map in lieu of replacement; delineation of newly defined right of way , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.730 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.730
203.730 Charter committee appointed after filing of resolution or petition
Status: in_force

(1) A county charter may be proposed by a committee appointed after the filing with the county clerk of:

(a) A resolution requesting appointment of the committee, adopted by a majority of the county court; or

(b) A petition requesting appointment of the committee, signed by such number of electors of the county as is equal to at least four percent of the whole number of votes cast within the county for all candidates for Governor at the most recent election at which a candidate for Governor was elected to a full term. The petition shall be substantially in such form as the county clerk may prescribe.

(2) The county clerk, not later than the fifth day after the filing of the resolution of the county court, shall give written notice thereof to those persons entitled to participate in the appointment of a member of the committee.

(3) Upon the filing with the county clerk of a petition requesting the appointment of a committee, the county clerk, not later than the 15th day after the filing of the petition, shall verify the signatures and certify to the county court the findings as to the sufficiency of such petition. If the petition is found to be sufficient, the county clerk immediately shall give written notice thereof to those persons entitled to participate in the appointment of a member of the committee. [1959 c.527 §§3,4; 1973 c.255 §1; 1979 c.190 §403; 1989 c.174 §1]

Source: Section 203.730 — Charter committee appointed after filing of resolution or petition; sufficiency of petition; notice to persons entitled to make appointments to committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.447 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.447
215.447 Photovoltaic solar power generation facilities on high-value farmland
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “photovoltaic solar power generation facility” means an assembly of equipment and components that has the primary purpose of converting sunlight into electricity by photovoltaic effect and has the capability of storing or transferring the electricity.

(2) A photovoltaic solar power generation facility may be established on land that is high-value farmland, as defined in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) (10)(f)(C), provided the land:

(a) Is not located within the boundaries of an irrigation district;

(b) Is not at the time of the facility’s establishment, and was not at any time during the 20 years immediately preceding the facility’s establishment, the place of use of a water right permit, certificate, decree, transfer order or ground water registration authorizing the use of water for the purpose of irrigation;

(c) Is located within the service area of an electric utility described in ORS 469A.052 (Large utility renewable portfolio standard) (2);

(d) Does not exceed the acreage the electric utility reasonably anticipates to be necessary to achieve the applicable renewable portfolio standard described in ORS 469A.052 (Large utility renewable portfolio standard) (3); and

(e) Does not qualify as high-value farmland under any other provision of law.

(3) When evaluating an application to establish a photovoltaic solar power generation facility under this section, a county:

(a) Shall apply the criteria and standards applicable to agricultural land adopted under a statewide land use planning goal relating to agricultural lands; and

(b) May not apply the criteria and standards applicable to high-value farmland adopted under a statewide land use planning goal relating to agricultural lands.

(4) A county is not required to adopt an exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) to a statewide land use planning goal relating to agricultural land to authorize the establishment of a photovoltaic solar power generation facility under this section.

(5) A photovoltaic solar power generation facility established under this section is a commercial utility facility under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2) if the facility generates power for public use by sale. [2017 c.504 §2]

Source: Section 215.447 — Photovoltaic solar power generation facilities on high-value farmland , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.240 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.240
201.240 Marion County
Status: in_force

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

(a) The line dividing Marion and Yamhill Counties is a line drawn along the middle of the main channel of the Willamette River where that main channel is located on June 22, 1981. All land on the east side of the line dividing Marion and Yamhill Counties is part of Marion County.

(b) The southern boundary of Marion County and the northern boundary of Linn County commences in the middle in the main channel of the Willamette River opposite the mouth of the Santiam River; thence up the middle of the main channel of the Santiam River as it existed on April 21, 1982, to a point opposite the mouth of the north fork of the river; thence up the middle of the main channel of the north fork as it existed on April 21, 1982, to the mouth of Whitewater Creek; thence up the creek to a point where the creek crosses the section line between sections 21 and 28 in township 10 south, range 7 east, Willamette Meridian; thence due east along the section line projected to the summit of the Cascade Mountains.

(2) When the Willamette River, the Santiam River, the north fork of the Santiam River or Whitewater Creek serves as the boundary between Linn and Marion Counties in subsection (1)(b) of this section, a reference to one of these rivers or creeks refers to the middle of the river or creek 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 1981 c.214 §1; 1985 c.122 §1; 2003 c.622 §4]

Note: In addition to the boundary described in 201.240 (Marion County) , the eastern boundary of Marion County is the summit of the Cascade Range adjacent to parts of the western boundaries of Jefferson (see 201.160 (Jefferson County) ) and Wasco (see 201.330 (Wasco County) ) Counties. The northern boundary of Marion County is the southern boundary of Clackamas County (see 201.030 (Clackamas County) ). Part of the western boundary of Marion County is the Willamette River adjacent to the eastern boundary of Polk County (see 201.270 (Polk County) ).

Source: Section 201.240 — Marion County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.070 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.070
201.070 Crook County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Crook County is as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of township 21 south, range 24 east of Willamette Meridian; thence west along township lines to the southwest corner of township 21 south, range 21 east; thence to the northwest corner of such township; thence west to the southwest corner of township 20 south, range 20 east; thence north to the northwest corner of such township; thence west along township lines to the southwest corner of township 19 south, range 17 east; thence north to the northwest corner of such township; thence west along township lines to the southwest corner of township 18 south, range 15 east; thence northerly to the northwest corner of township 17 south, range 15 east; thence west to the southwest corner of township 16 south, range 14 east; thence northerly along the range line to the northwest corner of township 14 south, range 14 east; thence easterly to the northeast corner of such township; thence north to the northwest corner of township 13 south, range 15 east; thence easterly to the southeast corner of section 32, township 12 south, range 16 east; thence northerly along section lines to the northwest corner of section 4 of such township; thence easterly to the northeast corner of township 12 south, range 19 east; thence south along the range line to the southwest corner of section 18, township 13 south, range 20 east; thence along section lines easterly to the east boundary of range 22 east; thence south along the range line to the southwest corner of township 13 south, range 23 east; thence easterly to the southeast corner of such township; thence south to the southwest corner of township 14 south, range 24 east; thence east to the east line of range 25 east; thence south along such range line to the southeast corner of township 18 south, range 25 east; thence west to the southwest corner of such township; thence south along the west line of range 25 east to the point of beginning.

Source: Section 201.070 — Crook County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.490 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.490
215.490 Recreational vehicles on occupied residential properties
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Recreational vehicle” means a recreational vehicle that has not been rendered structurally immobile and is titled with the Department of Transportation.

(b) “Rural area” means an area zoned for rural residential use as defined in ORS 215.501 (Conversion of historic homes to accessory dwelling units) or land that is within the urban growth boundary of a metropolitan service district, but not within the jurisdiction of any city, and zoned for residential use.

(2) A county may allow an owner of a lot or parcel in a rural area to site on the property one recreational vehicle that is used for residential purposes and is subject to a residential rental agreement, provided:

(a) The property is not within an area designated as an urban reserve as defined in ORS 197A.230 (Definitions for ORS 197A.230 to 197A.250) ;

(b) A single-family dwelling that is occupied as the primary residence of the property owner is sited on the property;

(c) There are no other dwelling units on the property and no portion of the single-family dwelling is rented as a residential tenancy;

(d) The property owner will not allow the use of the recreational vehicle space or recreational vehicle for vacation occupancy, as defined in ORS 90.100 (Definitions) , or other short-term uses;

(e) The recreational vehicle is owned or leased by the tenant; and

(f) The property owner will provide essential services to the recreational vehicle space, as described in ORS 90.100 (Definitions) (15)(b).

(3) A county may require that an owner of a lot or parcel who sites a recreational vehicle under this section:

(a) Register the use with the county.

(b) Enter into a written residential rental agreement with the tenant of the recreational vehicle.

(c) Limit the amount of payments that the property owner may accept from the tenant under ORS 90.140 (Types of payments landlord may require or accept) to those reasonably necessary to cover the owner’s costs or losses.

(d) Require that the recreational vehicle comply with any reasonable appearance, repair, inspection or siting standards adopted by the county.

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 455.405 (Recreational vehicle conversion to structure) , a recreational vehicle sited under this section is not subject to the state building code. [2023 c.295 §2]

Source: Section 215.490 — Recreational vehicles on occupied residential properties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.080 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.080
206.080 Certificate of election or appointment to new sheriff
Status: in_force

When a new sheriff is elected or appointed, and has qualified, the county clerk shall give the new sheriff a certificate of that fact, under the seal of office of the county clerk. Whenever thereafter the new sheriff is authorized by statute to enter upon the duties of the office, the new sheriff shall serve such certificate upon the former sheriff, from which time the powers of the former sheriff cease, except when otherwise specially provided.

Source: Section 206.080 — Certificate of election or appointment to new sheriff; service on former sheriff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 210.120 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 210 / Section 210.120
210.120 Oath of accountant
Status: in_force

The person appointed to the office of county accountant shall qualify within 30 days from the time of the appointment by taking and filing with the clerk of the county an oath to faithfully perform the duties of office, and by executing an official bond, with sureties to be approved by the board of county commissioners, or an irrevocable letter of credit, in either case in the sum of $20,000. The bond or letter of credit shall contain a condition that the principal will faithfully perform the official duties then or which may thereafter be imposed upon or be required of the principal by law, and that at the expiration of the term of office the principal will surrender to any successor all property, books, papers and documents that may come into the possession of the principal. Any bond shall be executed by a lawfully authorized surety company, or by two sureties who shall each justify in the amount required by the bond; and any letter of credit shall be issued by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) . When there are more than two sureties, or more than two letter of credit issuers, they shall justify in an amount which the aggregate shall equal double the amount of the bond or letter of credit. Every surety upon such official bond other than lawfully authorized surety companies must make an affidavit, which shall be indorsed upon the bond, that the surety is a resident and freeholder in the county in which the bond is filed, and worth in property situated in the county, exclusive of encumbrances thereon, double the amount of the undertaking over and above all sums for which the surety is already liable or in any manner bound, whether as principal, indorser or surety, and whether such prior obligation or liability is conditional or absolute, liquidated or unliquidated, due or to become due. All persons offered as sureties on official bonds may be examined on oath as to their qualifications by the officers whose duty it is to approve the bond. [Amended by 1981 c.216 §2; 1983 c.310 §3; 1991 c.331 §47; 1997 c.631 §427]

Source: Section 210.120 — Oath of accountant; bond or letter of credit; requirements for sureties and letter of credit issuers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors210.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.240 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.240
203.240 Organization, powers and duties of board
Status: in_force

(1) A board of county commissioners shall:

(a) Have the powers and duties and be otherwise subject to the laws applicable to county courts sitting for the transaction of county business.

(b) Unless provided otherwise by county charter or ordinance, consist of three county commissioners. A majority of the board is required to transact county business.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 203.230 (Abolishing office of county judge and establishing board of county commissioners in noncharter county) (5) or an order issued under ORS 203.230 (Abolishing office of county judge and establishing board of county commissioners in noncharter county) (1), appoint a chairperson from among their number who shall serve until the first Monday in January next following appointment. If two members of the board cannot agree on the appointment of a chairperson, the member of the board who is longest in length of service shall act as chairperson.

(2) When a county has established a board of county commissioners any reference in the statutes to the county court of that county shall be considered a reference to the board of county commissioners of the county. [1961 c.571 §2; 1971 c.88 §7; 1981 c.140 §4; 1985 c.756 §2; 1997 c.277 §2]

Source: Section 203.240 — Organization, powers and duties of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.140 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.140
201.140 Hood River County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Hood River County is as follows: Beginning at a point on the boundary of the state opposite the meander corner between sections 3 and 4, township 2 north, range 11 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence running south along the section line between sections 3 and 4 and along such line extended southerly along section lines to a point on the Willamette Base Line at the southeast corner of section 33, township 1 north, range 11 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence westerly along such base line to the northeast corner of township 1 south, range 10 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence south along the township lines to the southeast corner of township 3 south, range 10 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence westerly along the south line of township 3 south, range 10 east and such line extended along the south side of township 3 south, range 9 east of the Willamette Meridian to the summit of the Cascade Range; thence northerly along the summit of the Cascade Range and along the dividing line between the watersheds of Tanner Creek and Eagle Creek to a point due south of the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 22, township 2 north, range 7 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence northerly along the east line of section 22 to the boundary of the state; thence easterly along the boundary of the state to the point of beginning. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §191]

Source: Section 201.140 — Hood River County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.237 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.237
215.237 Events or activities conducted by winery in exclusive farm use zone or mixed farm and forest zone
Status: in_force

If a winery sited on land zoned for exclusive farm use or mixed farm and forest use under ORS 215.452 (Winery) conducts agri-tourism or other commercial events authorized in ORS 215.452 (Winery) (5), the winery may not conduct agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities authorized by ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (11) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (4). [2011 c.567 §3; 2013 c.554 §4]

Note: 215.237 (Events or activities conducted by winery in exclusive farm use zone or mixed farm and forest zone) to 215.239 (Siting of agri-tourism event or activity) 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 215.237 — Events or activities conducted by winery in exclusive farm use zone or mixed farm and forest zone , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.453 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.453
215.453 Large winery
Status: in_force

(1) A winery 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)(p) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(n) or on land zoned for mixed farm and forest use if:

(a) The winery owns and is sited on a tract of 80 acres or more, at least 50 acres of which is a vineyard;

(b) The winery owns at least 80 additional acres of planted vineyards in Oregon that need not be contiguous to the acreage described in paragraph (a) of this subsection; and

(c) The winery has produced annually, at the same or a different location, at least 150,000 gallons of wine in at least three of the five calendar years before the winery is established under this section.

(2) In addition to producing and distributing wine, a winery described in subsection (1) of this section may:

(a) Market and sell wine produced in conjunction with the winery;

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

(A) Wine tastings in a tasting room or other location on the premises occupied by the winery;

(B) Wine club activities;

(C) Winemaker luncheons and dinners;

(D) Winery and vineyard tours;

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

(F) Winery staff activities;

(G) Open house promotions of wine produced in conjunction with the winery; and

(H) Similar activities conducted for the primary purpose of promoting wine produced in conjunction with the winery;

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

(A) Required to be made available in conjunction with the consumption of wine 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) Provide services, including agri-tourism or other commercial events, hosted by the winery or patrons of the winery, at which wine produced in conjunction with the winery is featured, that:

(A) Are directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in conjunction with the winery;

(B) Are incidental to the retail sale of wine on-site; and

(C) Are limited to 25 days or fewer in a calendar year; and

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

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The gross income of the winery from the sale of incidental items pursuant to subsection (2)(c) of this section and services provided pursuant to subsection (2)(d) of this section may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery.

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

(4) A winery operating under this section:

(a) Shall provide parking for all activities or uses of the lot, parcel or tract on which the winery is established.

(b) May operate a restaurant, as defined in ORS 624.010 (Definitions for ORS 624.010 to 624.121) , in which food is prepared for consumption on the premises of the winery.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A winery shall obtain a permit from the local government if the winery operates a restaurant that is open to the public for more than 25 days in a calendar year or provides for agri-tourism or other commercial events authorized under subsection (2)(d) of this section occurring on more than 25 days in a calendar year.

(b) In addition to any other requirements, a local government may approve a permit application under this subsection if the local government finds that the authorized activity:

(A) Complies with the standards described in ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) ;

(B) Is incidental and subordinate to the retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery; and

(C) Does not materially alter the stability of the land use pattern in the area.

(c) If the local government issues a permit under this subsection for agri-tourism or other commercial events, the local government shall review the permit at least once every five years and, if appropriate, may renew the permit.

(6) A person may not have a substantial ownership interest in more than one winery operating a restaurant under this section.

(7) Prior to the issuance of a permit to establish a winery under this section, the applicant shall show that vineyards described in subsection (1) of this section have been planted.

(8) A local government shall require a winery operating under this section to provide for:

(a) Establishment of a setback of at least 100 feet from all property lines for the winery and all public gathering places; and

(b) Direct road access and internal circulation.

(9) A local government shall apply:

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

(b) Regulations 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.

(10) The local government may authorize a winery described in subsection (1) of this section to sell or deliver items or provide services not described in subsection (2)(c) or (d) or (3) of this section under the criteria for a commercial activity in conjunction with farm use under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (2)(c) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2)(a) or under other provisions of law.

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A local government may issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the local government issued permits to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before August 2, 2011.

(b) A local government may not issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the local government did not issue permits to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before August 2, 2011.

(12) When a bed and breakfast facility is sited as a home occupation on the same tract as a winery established under this section and in association with the winery:

(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 winery.

(13) 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 wine produced in conjunction with the winery is a secondary purpose of the event.

(b) “On-site retail sale” includes the retail sale of wine in person at the winery site, through a wine club or over the Internet or telephone. [2011 c.679 §5; 2011 c.679 §5a; 2013 c.554 §6]

Source: Section 215.453 — Large winery; conditions; permissible uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.236 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.236
205.236 Labeling of instrument to be recorded
Status: in_force

(1) An instrument required or permitted by law to be recorded shall be clearly labeled in sufficient detail to enable the clerk to record the instrument in the appropriate record.

(2) An instrument describing two or more transactions required or permitted by law to be recorded as separate instruments may be recorded when the instrument is labeled in sufficient detail to enable the clerk to record the transactions in the appropriate records and:

(a) The transactions described in the instrument involve the same properties;

(b) The transactions are assignments, releases or satisfactions of any recorded instrument;

(c) The transactions are liens recorded under ORS 311.675 (Recording liens) ;

(d) The transactions are municipal assessment liens being recorded under ORS 93.643 (Method of giving constructive notice of interest in real property) ;

(e) The instrument is recorded under ORS 371.650 (Certification of assessment) ; or

(f) The instrument is a cooperative contract recorded under ORS 62.360 (Recording cooperative contracts) .

(3) When an instrument described in subsection (2) of this section is accepted for recording by a county clerk, the county clerk shall enter the instrument into the appropriate records.

(4) Recording fees shall be charged for recording each additional transaction described in subsection (2) of this section and the fee shall be the fee provided for in ORS 205.320 (Fees collected by county clerk) .

(5) Nothing in this section is intended to abolish the requirements for collection of the fees required under ORS 205.323 (Additional fees for recording certain instruments) .

(6) Recording an instrument under this section when the instrument is not clearly labeled does not affect the validity of the recordation.

(7) A county clerk shall not incur civil or criminal liability, either personally or in an official capacity, for recording an instrument under this section when the instrument is not labeled in sufficient detail to allow the clerk to record the transactions in all appropriate records. [1991 c.230 §5; 1993 c.321 §5; 1999 c.654 §20]

Source: Section 205.236 — Labeling of instrument to be recorded; instrument describing two or more transactions; recordation; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.110 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.110
206.110 Return of process by former sheriff
Status: in_force

(1) The former sheriff shall return all process, whether before or after judgment, which the former sheriff has fully executed, and the new sheriff and the successor in office shall complete the execution of all final process which the predecessor commenced and did not complete.

(2) In all cases where real property is sold under execution by any sheriff, and the sheriff fails or neglects during the term of office of the sheriff, by virtue of the expiration thereof, or otherwise, to make or execute a proper sheriff’s deed conveying the property to the purchaser, or if through mistake in its execution, or otherwise, any sheriff’s deed is inoperative, or if by reason of the loss of an unrecorded sheriff’s deed, the purchaser, the heirs or assigns or successors in interest of the purchaser desire the execution of another sheriff’s deed, the sheriff in office at any time after the purchaser is entitled to a deed shall execute such conveyance. When executed to cure or replace a defective or lost deed such conveyance shall be to the grantee in the defective or lost deed, but shall relate back and be deemed to take effect as of the date of the execution of the defective or lost deed so as to inure to the benefit of the heirs and assigns, or other successors in interest, of the grantee named therein. Such conveyance so executed by the sheriff in office shall have the same force and effect as if executed by the sheriff who made the sale. [Amended by 2003 c.576 §395]

Source: Section 206.110 — Return of process by former sheriff; completion of execution of process by successor; duty of successor as to defective or lost deeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 208.170 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 208 / Section 208.170
208.170 Administration of oaths
Status: in_force

The county treasurer and the deputy of the county treasurer are authorized to administer all oaths necessary in the discharge of the duties of their office.

Source: Section 208.170 — Administration of oaths , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors208.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.273 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.273
215.273 Applicability to thermal energy power plant siting determinations
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 215.130 (Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan) , 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) , 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) , 215.243 (Agricultural land use policy) , 215.253 (Restrictive local ordinances affecting farm use zones prohibited) , 215.263 (Land divisions in exclusive farm use zones) , 215.273 (Applicability to thermal energy power plant siting determinations) , 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) , 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) , 308A.050 (Legislative intent) to 308A.128 (Certain district assessments inapplicable to exclusive farm use zone farmland) and 316.844 (Special computation of gain or loss where farm use value used) is intended to affect the authority of the Energy Facility Siting Council in determining suitable sites for the issuance of site certificates for thermal power plants, as authorized under ORS 469.300 (Definitions) to 469.563 (Court orders for enforcement) , 469.590 (Definitions for ORS 469.590 to 469.595) to 469.619 (State Department of Energy to make federal regulations available) and 469.930 (Northwest Interstate Compact on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management) . [1973 c.503 §16; 1983 c.740 §56; 1983 c.826 §19; 1995 c.79 §76; 1997 c.99 §20; 1999 c.314 §56; 2001 c.672 §18]

Source: Section 215.273 — Applicability to thermal energy power plant siting determinations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.105 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.105
201.105 Land transferred to Douglas County
Status: in_force

That portion of Coos County which constitutes the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 36, township 28 south, range 9 west of the Willamette Meridian is transferred to and made a part of Douglas County. [1983 c.778 §1]

Note: 201.105 (Land transferred to Douglas County) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 201 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 201.105 — Land transferred to Douglas County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.190 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.190
205.190 Record of plats and maps of towns, villages, cemeteries
Status: in_force

Each county clerk shall maintain a record of all maps of towns, villages, or additions to the same, or cemeteries, within the county, together with any description, acknowledgment or other writing therein. The county clerk shall create and store the maps in accordance with archival standards for the preservation of the record. The clerk shall keep an index that may be part of the deed index and shall contain the name of the town, village, addition or cemetery plat. The clerk shall not be bound to perform any duty required by ORS 205.130 (Recording duties of county clerk) , 205.160 (Indexes kept by county clerk) , 205.180 (Entry in appropriate record of instruments received for recording) and this section for which a fee is allowed, unless such fee has been paid or tendered, but when any such map has, prior to May 29, 1919, been incorrectly recorded in the plat records or deed records of the county, and such plat so incorrectly recorded is again presented by anyone to the clerk for record, the clerk shall correctly record such map in the record of plats without charge therefor, and shall make notation in the index of the fact of such re-recording, giving the book and page or instrument number where the re-recording appears. The record of the original map so re-recorded, as well as the record of all maps recorded under this section, as well as all original maps or plats recorded prior to May 29, 1919, shall be safely kept in the office of the clerk. The clerk shall not refuse to comply with this section by reason of the fact that some portion of the lands so platted were brought under any statute of this state relating to the registration of land titles. [Amended by 1999 c.710 §10]

Source: Section 205.190 — Record of plats and maps of towns, villages, cemeteries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 210.140 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 210 / Section 210.140
210.140 Liability for acts and omissions of subordinates
Status: in_force

A county accountant shall be liable on the official bond required under ORS 210.120 (Oath of accountant) or 210.130 (Additional bond or letter of credit) for the acts and omissions of any deputies, assistants, clerks and employees appointed by the county accountant, and the official bond shall contain such a condition. [Amended by 1981 c.216 §4; 1983 c.310 §5]

Source: Section 210.140 — Liability for acts and omissions of subordinates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors210.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.005 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.005
209.005 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Control point” means a horizontal or vertical survey position set within the stated precision of the survey.

(2) “County surveyor” means an individual appointed or elected to the office of county surveyor and who is responsible for performing the duties of such office as described by law.

(3) “Deputy county surveyor” means an individual appointed by the county surveyor to the office of deputy county surveyor.

(4) “Geodetic control” means horizontal or vertical survey monuments that are primarily intended to be used as reference positions for other surveys or that serve to extend the national geodetic control network.

(5) “Monument” means any permanent material object or collection of objects, either natural or man-made, that indicates the position on the ground of a survey station, public land survey corner or accessories, or a land boundary corner established by a qualified surveyor.

(6) “Public land survey corner” means a section corner, one-quarter section corner, Donation Land Claim corner, meander corner, witness corner or any other corner established by the General Land Office or its successor.

(7) “Registered professional land surveyor” has the meaning given that term in ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) . [1989 c.394 §2; 1991 c.339 §1; 2005 c.230 §1]

Source: Section 209.005 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.135 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.135
205.135 Illegible document presented for recording
Status: in_force

Whenever the text of a document presented for recording may be made out but is not sufficiently legible to reproduce a readable photographic record, the county clerk shall require the person presenting it for recording to substitute a legible original document or prepare a true copy thereof by handwriting or typewriting and attach the same to the original as a part of the document for making the permanent photographic record. [1965 c.301 §1(1); 1999 c.654 §15; 2005 c.22 §155]

Source: Section 205.135 — Illegible document presented for recording , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.030 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.030
201.030 Clackamas County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Clackamas County is as follows:

(1) The territory bounded north by Multnomah County, east and south by the Willamette River and west by the meridian line, and that part of Washington County lying in section 12, in township 3 south of the base line, and township 1 west of the Willamette Meridian.

(2) So much of Yamhill County as is embraced within township 3 south of range 1 west of Willamette Meridian, as described on the government surveys.

(3) The boundary line between Clackamas and Marion Counties commences in the center of the Willamette River where the first section line of the government surveys below the town of Butteville in Marion County intersects the Willamette River; thence east to the third section corner from such river; thence south to the township line; thence in a due east course to the middle of Pudding River; thence up such river to the mouth of Butte Creek; thence up Butte Creek to a point at its source, from which point a rock 7 by 4 by 3 feet above ground marked “X” B. S. bears north 85 degrees east twenty-two one-hundredths chains, and from which point another rock 4 by 3 by 3 feet above ground marked “X” B. S. bears west thirty-five one-hundredths chains, which point is eighteen and forty one-hundredths chains south and fourteen and seventy-five one-hundredths chains west of the quarter-section corner between sections 11 and 12 in township 8 south, range 3 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence due east to the summit of the Cascade Mountains.

Note: In addition to the boundary described in 201.030 (Clackamas County) , the eastern boundary of Clackamas County is the summit of the Cascade Range adjacent to parts of the western boundaries of Wasco County (see 201.330 (Wasco County) ) and Hood River County (see 201.140 (Hood River County) ). The northern boundary of Clackamas County is the southern boundary of Multnomah County (see 201.260 (Multnomah County) ).

For description of area removed from Clackamas County and annexed to Multnomah County, see 201.260 (Multnomah County) .

Source: Section 201.030 — Clackamas County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.042 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.042
215.042 Planning director
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of each county shall designate an individual to serve as planning director for the county responsible for administration of planning. The governing body shall provide employees as necessary to assist the director in carrying out responsibilities. The director shall be the chief administrative officer in charge of the planning department of the county, if one is created.

(2) The director shall provide assistance, as requested, to the planning commission and shall coordinate the functions of the commission with other departments, agencies and officers of the county that are engaged in functions related to planning for the use of lands within the county.

(3) The director shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body of the county. [1973 c.552 §9]

Source: Section 215.042 — Planning director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 204.013 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 204 / Section 204.013
204.013 Numbered positions for office of county commissioner
Status: in_force

(1) In each county that has a board of county commissioners, each office of county commissioner shall be designated by number as Position No. 1, Position No. 2 or Position No. 3.

(2) After September 2, 1963, in every county having a board of county commissioners, or when a board of county commissioners is established in any county, the county clerk shall assign a position number to each office on the board of county commissioners. The number so assigned shall be certified by the county clerk to the commissioner in office holding that position. One copy of the certification shall be sent to the Secretary of State, and one copy shall be filed in the office of the county clerk. [1963 c.329 §1]

Source: Section 204.013 — Numbered positions for office of county commissioner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors204.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.270 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.270
209.270 Records of county surveyor
Status: in_force

(1) The records of the county surveyor shall be located in county facilities designated by the county governing body.

(2) The county surveyor shall be provided reasonable facilities for the proper filing, indexing, copying, public inspection and examination and protection of public records as required under ORS 192.318 (Functions of custodian of public records) and 192.324 (Copies or inspection of public records) . [1981 c.429 §3]

Source: Section 209.270 — Records of county surveyor; location; accessibility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.148 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.148
203.148 Public Land Corner Preservation Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The county governing body may establish by ordinance a fund to be known as the Public Land Corner Preservation Fund. Moneys in the Public Land Corner Preservation Fund shall be used only to pay expenses incurred and authorized by the county surveyor in the establishment, reestablishment and maintenance of corners of government surveys under ORS 209.070 (Duties) (5) and (6).

(2) After providing public notice of its intended action and holding a public hearing at which the residents of the county may appear and be heard on the issue of establishing or changing the fee, the county governing body may establish by resolution or order a fee not to exceed $10 for recording all instruments under ORS 205.130 (Recording duties of county clerk) (2) in addition to any other fee charged by the county clerk. All moneys collected under this subsection shall be deposited with the county treasurer at least once a month to be credited to the Public Land Corner Preservation Fund. [1985 c.582 §5; 1987 c.469 §1; 1991 c.621 §1]

Note: 203.148 (Public Land Corner Preservation Fund) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 203 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 203.148 — Public Land Corner Preservation Fund; fees for recording , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.230 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.230
209.230 Materials for certain purposes
Status: in_force

The county surveyor shall procure at the expense of the county the materials and requisites for carrying into effect ORS 209.100 (Administering oaths) to 209.230 (Materials for certain purposes) . The county court shall pay for the same and all expenses incurred therein out of the general fund of the county.

Source: Section 209.230 — Materials for certain purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.783 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.783
215.783 Land division to preserve open space or park
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a county or its designee may approve a proposed division by partition of land in a forest zone or a mixed farm and forest zone to create one new parcel if the proposed division of land is for the purpose of allowing a provider of public parks or open space, or a not-for-profit land conservation organization, to purchase one of the resulting parcels as provided in this section.

(2) A parcel created by the land division that is not sold to a provider of public parks or open space or to a not-for-profit land conservation organization must comply with the following:

(a) If the parcel contains a dwelling or another use allowed under ORS chapter 215, the parcel must be large enough to support continued residential use or other allowed use of the parcel; or

(b) If the parcel does not contain a dwelling, the parcel is eligible for siting a dwelling as may be authorized under ORS 195.120 (Rules and planning goal amendments for parks required) or as may be authorized under ORS 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) to 215.750 (Alternative forestland dwelling) , based on the size and configuration of the parcel.

(3) Before approving a proposed division of land under this section, the governing body of a county or its designee shall require as a condition of approval that the provider of public parks or open space, or the not-for-profit land conservation organization, present for recording in the deed records for the county in which the parcel retained by the provider or organization is located an irrevocable deed restriction prohibiting the provider or organization and their successors in interest from:

(a) Establishing a dwelling on the parcel or developing the parcel for any use not authorized in a forest zone or mixed farm and forest zone except park or conservation uses; and

(b) Pursuing a cause of action or claim of relief alleging an injury from farming or forest practices for which a claim or action is not allowed under ORS 30.936 (Immunity from private action based on farming or forest practice on certain lands) or 30.937 (Immunity from private action based on farming or forest practice allowed as preexisting nonconforming use) .

(4) If a proposed division of land under this section results in the disqualification of a parcel for a special assessment described in ORS 308A.718 (Assessor to send notice upon disqualification or forestland change in use) or the withdrawal of a parcel from designation as riparian habitat under ORS 308A.365 (Duration of exemption) , the owner must pay additional taxes as provided under ORS 308A.371 (Additional taxes) or 308A.700 (Definitions for ORS 308A.700 to 308A.733) to 308A.733 (Withdrawal of change of special assessment application) before the county may approve the division. [2007 c.143 §2; 2015 c.104 §7]

Source: Section 215.783 — Land division to preserve open space or park; qualification for special assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.127 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.127
205.127 Recording in County Clerk Lien Record for certain liens
Status: in_force

The County Clerk Lien Record in each county where the real property is located is the place of recording a lien filed pursuant to CERCLA, 100 U.S. Stat 1630. [1987 c.586 §48]

Source: Section 205.127 — Recording in County Clerk Lien Record for certain liens , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.250 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.250
202.250 Authority to collect revenues
Status: in_force

The authority of any county from which a portion is segregated under this chapter, for the collection of revenue within the boundaries of the portion segregated shall cease from the date upon which the two county courts, under the provisions of ORS 202.210 (Ascertainment, apportionment and assumption of indebtedness) , base the settlement between such counties, and all assessments and levies made by the authority of the county from which such territory is segregated, by its officers in the lawful performance of their official duties, affecting any of the territories embraced in the boundaries of the new county or territory segregated by change in boundaries shall remain the same and shall be payable to, and be collected by, the lawful authorities of the new county or the lawful authorities of the county acquiring such new territory.

Source: Section 202.250 — Authority to collect revenues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.126 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.126
205.126 Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record
Status: in_force

(1) At any time after recording an order or warrant in the County Clerk Lien Record, a complainant or claimant or an attorney for an agency, complainant or claimant may file in the circuit court for the county where the order or warrant is recorded, a copy of the original order or warrant certified by the agency to be a true copy of original, and an affidavit of the complainant, claimant or attorney verifying that the order or warrant was recorded in the County Clerk Lien Record for that county, the date that the order or warrant was recorded and the date on which any notice of renewal was recorded under subsection (2) of this section. Subject to any other requirements that may apply to the enforcement remedy sought by the agency, complainant or claimant, proceedings may thereafter be commenced by the agency, complainant or claimant for the enforcement of the order or warrant, in the same manner as provided for the enforcement of judgments issued by a court. Enforcement proceedings may include:

(a) Writ of execution proceedings under ORS 18.252 (Execution) to 18.993 (Effect of ORS 18.860 to 18.993 on court’s ability to direct seizure) .

(b) Proceedings in support of execution under ORS 18.265 (Debtor examination) , 18.268 (Conduct of debtor examination) and 18.270 (Written interrogatories) .

(c) Garnishment proceedings under ORS 18.600 (Definitions) to 18.850 (Challenge to garnishment form) .

(2) At any time within 10 years after the recording of an order or warrant, an agency, complainant or claimant, acting with or without the assistance of an attorney, may renew an order or warrant by recording a notice of renewal in the County Clerk Lien Record. A notice of renewal recorded within the time specified by this subsection has the attributes and effect of an extension of judgment remedies noted in the register under ORS 18.182 (Extension of judgment remedies) , from the date that the notice is recorded. A notice of renewal recorded under this section must state:

(a) The name of 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;

(b) The names of all persons against whom a monetary obligation is imposed under the order or warrant; and

(c) The date of recording and the recording number, the book and page number for the recording, or the volume and page number for the recording.

(3) For the purposes of this section:

(a) “Agency” means any state officer, board, commission, corporation, institution, department or other state body that has authority to record an order or warrant in the County Clerk Lien Record.

(b) “Complainant or claimant” means a person in favor of which a board order has been recorded under the provisions of ORS 671.707 (Actions following final order of board) or 701.153 (Recording of order as lien) . [1997 c.387 §2; 1999 c.153 §6; 2001 c.249 §75; 2003 c.576 §195; 2007 c.793 §5; 2007 c.836 §41]

Source: Section 205.126 — Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record; renewal of order or warrant; notice of renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.281 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.281
215.281 Legislative findings related to dwellings in conjunction with commercial dairy farm
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) Dairies and dairying are an important part of Oregon agriculture and make a significant contribution to the state and local economies;

(2) Dairies require continuous on-site labor to operate the dairy and to protect the significant investment in milking and waste disposal facilities, equipment and livestock necessary to operate a commercial dairy; and

(3) Dairies require more on-site housing than other types of farms because of the year-round labor-intensive nature of a dairy operation and justify different standards for the review of a primary or accessory dwelling customarily provided in conjunction with a commercial dairy farm 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) . [2001 c.149 §4]

Note: 215.281 (Legislative findings related to dwellings in conjunction with commercial dairy farm) and 215.282 (Dwellings in conjunction with commercial dairy farm) 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 215.281 — Legislative findings related to dwellings in conjunction with commercial dairy farm , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.236 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.236
215.236 Nonfarm dwelling in exclusive farm use zone
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “dwelling” means a single-family residential dwelling not provided in conjunction with farm use.

(2) The governing body or its designee may not grant final approval of an application made under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (3) or 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) (1), (2), (3), (4) or (7) for the establishment of a dwelling on a lot or parcel in an exclusive farm use zone that is, or has been, receiving special assessment without evidence that the lot or parcel upon which the dwelling is proposed has been disqualified for special assessment at value for farm use under ORS 308A.050 (Legislative intent) to 308A.128 (Certain district assessments inapplicable to exclusive farm use zone farmland) or other special assessment under ORS 308A.315 (Determination of maximum assessed value and assessed value of open space lands) , 321.257 (Definitions for ORS 321.257 to 321.390) to 321.390 (Land used to grow certain hardwood to be assessed as farm use land) , 321.700 (Definitions for ORS 321.700 to 321.754) to 321.754 (Eastern Oregon Timber Severance Tax Fund) or 321.805 (Definitions for ORS 321.805 to 321.855) to 321.855 (Land used to grow certain hardwood to be assessed as farm use land) and any additional tax imposed as the result of disqualification has been paid.

(3) The governing body or its designee may grant tentative approval of an application made under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (3) or 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) (1), (2), (3), (4) or (7) for the establishment of a dwelling on a lot or parcel in an exclusive farm use zone that is specially assessed at value for farm use under ORS 308A.050 (Legislative intent) to 308A.128 (Certain district assessments inapplicable to exclusive farm use zone farmland) upon making the findings required by ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (3) or 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) (1), (2), (3), (4) or (7). An application for the establishment of a dwelling that has been tentatively approved shall be given final approval by the governing body or its designee upon receipt of evidence that the lot or parcel upon which establishment of the dwelling is proposed has been disqualified for special assessment at value for farm use under ORS 308A.050 (Legislative intent) to 308A.128 (Certain district assessments inapplicable to exclusive farm use zone farmland) or other special assessment under ORS 308A.315 (Determination of maximum assessed value and assessed value of open space lands) , 321.257 (Definitions for ORS 321.257 to 321.390) to 321.390 (Land used to grow certain hardwood to be assessed as farm use land) , 321.700 (Definitions for ORS 321.700 to 321.754) to 321.754 (Eastern Oregon Timber Severance Tax Fund) or 321.805 (Definitions for ORS 321.805 to 321.855) to 321.855 (Land used to grow certain hardwood to be assessed as farm use land) and any additional tax imposed as the result of disqualification has been paid.

(4) The owner of a lot or parcel upon which the establishment of a dwelling has been tentatively approved as provided by subsection (3) of this section shall, before final approval, simultaneously:

(a) Notify the county assessor that the lot or parcel is no longer being used as farmland or for other specially assessed uses described in subsection (2) or (3) of this section;

(b) Request that the county assessor disqualify the lot or parcel from special assessment under ORS 308A.050 (Legislative intent) to 308A.128 (Certain district assessments inapplicable to exclusive farm use zone farmland) , 308A.315 (Determination of maximum assessed value and assessed value of open space lands) , 321.257 (Definitions for ORS 321.257 to 321.390) to 321.390 (Land used to grow certain hardwood to be assessed as farm use land) , 321.700 (Definitions for ORS 321.700 to 321.754) to 321.754 (Eastern Oregon Timber Severance Tax Fund) or 321.805 (Definitions for ORS 321.805 to 321.855) to 321.855 (Land used to grow certain hardwood to be assessed as farm use land) ; and

(c) Pay any additional tax imposed upon disqualification from special assessment.

(5) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, a lot or parcel that has been disqualified pursuant to subsection (4) of this section may not requalify for special assessment unless, when combined with another contiguous lot or parcel, it constitutes a qualifying parcel.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A lot or parcel that has been disqualified pursuant to subsection (4) of this section may requalify for wildlife habitat special assessment under ORS 308A.403 (Legislative intent) to 308A.430 (Disqualification from special assessment) or conservation easement special assessment under ORS 308A.450 (Definitions for ORS 308A.450 to 308A.465) to 308A.465 (Inspection by holder) without satisfying the requirements of subsection (5) of this section.

(b) Upon disqualification from wildlife habitat special assessment under ORS 308A.430 (Disqualification from special assessment) or disqualification from conservation easement special assessment under ORS 308A.465 (Inspection by holder) , the lot or parcel shall be subject to the requirements of subsection (5) of this section.

(7) When the owner of a lot or parcel upon which the establishment of a dwelling has been tentatively approved notifies the county assessor that the lot or parcel is no longer being used as farmland and requests disqualification of the lot or parcel for special assessment at value for farm use, the county assessor shall:

(a) Disqualify the lot or parcel for special assessment at value for farm use under ORS 308A.050 (Legislative intent) to 308A.128 (Certain district assessments inapplicable to exclusive farm use zone farmland) or other special assessment by removing the special assessment;

(b) Provide the owner of the lot or parcel with written notice of the disqualification; and

(c) Impose the additional tax, if any, provided by statute upon disqualification.

(8) The Department of Consumer and Business Services, a building official, as defined in ORS 455.715 (Definitions for ORS 455.715 to 455.740) (1), or any other agency or official responsible for the administration and enforcement of the state building code, as defined in ORS 455.010 (Definitions for ORS chapter 455) , may not issue a building permit for the construction of a dwelling on a lot or parcel in an exclusive farm use zone without evidence that the owner of the lot or parcel upon which the dwelling is proposed to be constructed has paid the additional tax, if any, imposed by the county assessor under subsection (7)(c) of this section. [1981 c.748 §46; 1983 c.462 §14; 1983 c.570 §6; 1983 c.826 §23; 1985 c.717 §6; 1985 c.811 §6; 1987 c.305 §5; 1987 c.414 §147; 1991 c.459 §346; 1993 c.792 §27; 1993 c.801 §36a; 1999 c.314 §58; 2001 c.704 §7; 2003 c.454 §85; 2003 c.539 §19; 2003 c.621 §68; 2007 c.809 §13]

Source: Section 215.236 — Nonfarm dwelling in exclusive farm use zone; qualification for special assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.320 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.320
205.320 Fees collected by county clerk
Status: in_force

(1) In every county there shall be charged and collected in advance by the county clerk, for the benefit of the county, the following fees, and no more, for the following purposes and services:

(a) For filing and making entry when required by law of any instrument required or permitted by law to be filed, when it is not recorded, $5 for each page.

(b) For filing and making entry of the assignment or satisfaction of any filed, but not recorded, instrument, $5 for each page.

(c) For each official certificate, $3.75.

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) For recording any instrument required or permitted by law to be recorded, $5 for each page, but the minimum fee shall not be less than $5. As used in this subparagraph, “page” means one side of a sheet 14 inches, or less, long and 8-1/2 inches, or less, wide.

(B) For supplying to private parties copies of records or files, including by electronic delivery of images, not more than $3.75 for locating a record requested by the party and 25 cents for each page. As used in this subparagraph, “page” means one side of a sheet 14 inches, or less, long and 8-1/2 inches, or less, wide.

(C) For each official certificate, $3.75.

(e) For taking an affidavit for and making and issuing a marriage license and registering the return of the license, or for taking an affidavit for and registering a Declaration of Domestic Partnership, $25.

(f) For solemnizing a marriage under ORS 106.120 (Who may solemnize marriage) , $117. This paragraph does not require that the county clerk charge a fee for solemnizing a marriage after normal working hours or on Saturdays or legal holidays. This paragraph does not prohibit a county clerk from charging and accepting a personal payment for solemnizing a marriage if otherwise authorized by ORS 106.120 (Who may solemnize marriage) .

(g) For taking and certifying acknowledgment or proof of execution of any instrument, the fee established in the schedule adopted by the Secretary of State under ORS 194.400 (Fees for notarial acts) .

(h) For issuing any license required by law, other than a marriage or liquor license, and for which no fee is otherwise provided by law, $5.

(i) For any service the clerk may be required or authorized to perform and for which no fee is provided by law, such fees as may favorably compare with those established by this section for similar services and as may be established by order or rule of the county court or board of county commissioners.

(j) For recording any instrument under ORS 205.130 (Recording duties of county clerk) (2), as required by ordinance pursuant to ORS 203.148 (Public Land Corner Preservation Fund) .

(k) In addition to and not in lieu of the fees charged under paragraph (d) of this subsection, for each additional municipal assessment lien recorded under ORS 93.643 (Method of giving constructive notice of interest in real property) , $5.

(L) In addition to and not in lieu of the fees charged under paragraph (d) of this subsection, for each additional assignment, release or satisfaction of any recorded instrument, $5.

(m) In addition to and not in lieu of the fees charged under paragraph (d) of this subsection, for each additional transaction described under ORS 205.236 (Labeling of instrument to be recorded) , $5.

(n) In addition to and not in lieu of the fees charged under paragraph (d) of this subsection, for each additional lien recorded under ORS 311.675 (Recording liens) , $5.

(o) For preparing and recording the certificate under ORS 517.280 (Certificate of ownership) , $20 or such other fee that is established by the county governing body.

(p) In addition to and not in lieu of the fees charged under paragraph (d) of this subsection, for each additional claim listed on an affidavit of annual compliance under ORS 517.210 (Recording affidavit of annual compliance) , $5.

(q) In addition to and not in lieu of the fees charged under paragraph (d) of this subsection, for each additional name listed on a cooperative contract under ORS 62.360 (Recording cooperative contracts) (2) or for recording the termination of a cooperative contract under ORS 62.360 (Recording cooperative contracts) (4), $5.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law, five percent of any fee or tax that is not collected for the benefit of the county clerk shall be deducted from the fee or tax. The moneys deducted shall be expended for acquiring storage and retrieval systems, payment of expenses incurred in collecting the fee or tax and maintaining and restoring records as authorized by the county clerk. Moneys collected under this subsection shall be deposited in a county clerk records fund established by the county governing body. No moneys shall be deducted under this subsection from:

(a) Fees collected for the Domestic Violence Fund under ORS 106.045 (Fee for marriage license) .

(b) Fees collected for conciliation services under ORS 107.615 (Fees to support services) .

(c) Real estate transfer taxes enacted prior to January 1, 1998.

(d) Fees collected under ORS 205.323 (Additional fees for recording certain instruments) for the Oregon Land Information System Fund.

(e) Fees collected under ORS 205.323 (Additional fees for recording certain instruments) (1)(c) for the housing-related programs listed in ORS 294.187 (County Assessment and Taxation Fund) (2)(b). [Amended by 1957 c.359 §1; 1965 c.619 §38; 1971 c.621 §25; 1975 c.607 §24; 1979 c. 724 §6; 1979 c.833 §25; 1981 c.835 §13; 1981 s.s. c.3 §98; 1983 c.393 §24; 1985 c.582 §6; 1987 c.469 §2; 1987 c.586 §35; 1989 c.976 §35; 1991 c.230 §17; 1997 c.253 §1; 1999 c.654 §22; 2001 c.713 §3; 2003 c.565 §2; 2007 c.99 §14; 2009 c.18 §1; 2013 c.219 §57; 2015 c.27 §22; 2015 c.168 §3; 2017 c.663 §23; 2019 c.402 §2; 2019 c.605 §23]

Source: Section 205.320 — Fees collected by county clerk; use of portion of certain fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.115 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.115
203.115 County power to change fees
Status: in_force

A county governing body shall not change the amount of a fee it has set pursuant to statute within six months after setting that fee. [1979 c.833 §1; 2009 c.477 §3]

Source: Section 203.115 — County power to change fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).