ORS § 202.160 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.160
202.160 Transcription of real estate, court and tax records
Status: in_force

(1) When a new county is organized in whole or in part from any existing county it shall be the duty of the county court of the new county to cause to be transcribed in the proper books all the records of deeds, mortgages and other instruments, probate records, court records and tax records relating to or affecting real estate in the new county. The cost of transcription shall be paid by the new county.

(2) When the election has been for a change in county boundaries, the county court of the county to which territory has been added shall cause to be transcribed in the proper books all the records of deeds, mortgages and other instruments, probate records and court records and tax records affecting or relating to real estate in such territory.

(3) Any person authorized by the county court to transcribe records pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) of this section shall have free access at all reasonable times to the original records for the purpose of transcribing the same. All records so transcribed shall have the same force and effect in all respects as original records.

(4) Whenever the boundaries of an existing county are changed so as to include territory theretofore within the boundaries of another county, the county court of the county to which territory has been added shall, within 60 days after the taking effect of the Act adding such territory, procure or cause to be procured, properly attested copies of the records of any county in which the lands were theretofore situated, affecting the title to the real estate within the additional territory, and have the same recorded in the records of the county. Thereafter such records shall be recognized and become a part of the official records of the county in which the same shall be so recorded, and such official records or duly certified copies thereof may be introduced in evidence with the same force and effect as the original records of which they are copies.

Source: Section 202.160 — Transcription of real estate, court and tax records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.431 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.431
215.431 Plan amendments
Status: in_force

(1) A county governing body may authorize, by ordinance or order, the planning commission or hearings officer to conduct hearings on applications for plan amendments and to make decisions on such applications.

(2) A decision of the planning commission or hearings officer on a plan amendment may be appealed to the county governing body.

(3) This section shall apply notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 215.050 (Comprehensive planning, zoning and subdivision ordinances) , 215.060 (Procedure for action on plan) and 215.110 (Recommendations for implementation of comprehensive plan) .

(4) A decision of a planning commission, hearings officer or county governing body under this section shall comply with the post-acknowledgment procedures set forth in ORS 197.610 (Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development) to 197.625 (Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes) .

(5) This section does not apply to:

(a) Any plan amendment for which an exception is required under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) ; or

(b) Except as provided under subsection (6) of this section, any lands designated under a statewide planning goal addressing agricultural lands or forestlands.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a county is acting on the remand of a decision from the Land Use Board of Appeals, the county governing body may authorize the planning commission or hearings officer to conduct hearings and make a decision under subsection (1) of this section for lands designated under a statewide planning goal addressing agricultural lands or forestlands.

(b) The county governing body shall review a planning commission or hearings officer decision made under this subsection and shall:

(A) Schedule a public hearing and issue a final decision on the application;

(B) Leave the planning commission or hearings officer decision as the final county decision; or

(C) Adopt the planning commission or hearings officer decision by consent order as the decision of the governing body. [1987 c.729 §20; 2018 c.117 §1]

Source: Section 215.431 — Plan amendments; hearings by planning commission or hearings officer; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.160 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.160
205.160 Indexes kept by county clerk
Status: in_force

(1) The county clerk shall keep a direct general index and an indirect general index in the office of the clerk.

(2) The direct general index shall contain, but need not be limited to, the following:

(a) Date and time of reception.

(b) Names of grantors.

(c) Names of grantees.

(d) Nature or type of instrument.

(e) Volume and page where recorded or the instrument number.

(f) Remarks.

(g) Brief description of tract.

(h) To whom delivered.

(i) Fees received.

(3) The clerk shall make correct entries in the direct general index of every instrument recorded under the appropriate heading, entering the names of the grantors in alphabetical order.

(4) The indirect general index shall contain, but need not be limited to, the following:

(a) Date and time of reception.

(b) Names of grantees.

(c) Names of grantors.

(d) Nature or type of instrument.

(e) Volume and page where recorded or the instrument number.

(f) Remarks.

(g) Brief description of tract.

(5) The clerk shall make in the indirect general index correct entries of every instrument required by law to be entered in the general index direct, entering the names of the grantors in alphabetical order.

(6) Whenever any mortgage, bond, judgment or other instrument has been released or discharged from record, or by recording a deed or lease, the clerk shall immediately note in both the direct general index and the indirect general index under the column headed “Remarks,” and opposite the appropriate entry, that such instrument has been satisfied.

(7) In lieu of both the direct general index and the indirect general index a county clerk may use a data processing device or computer to provide a combined index to books or records defined in law that shall contain the following:

(a) Date and time of reception.

(b) Names of grantees.

(c) Names of grantors.

(d) Nature or type of instrument.

(e) Recording number.

(f) Brief description of tract.

(g) To whom delivered.

(h) Fees received.

(i) When available, a reference to the instrument being released or discharged.

(j) Such other information as the county clerk may require.

(8) The county clerk shall provide public access to the combined index and otherwise meet the requirements of ORS chapter 192. [Amended by 1969 c.702 §1; 1987 c.586 §32; 1999 c.654 §17]

Source: Section 205.160 — Indexes kept by county clerk; use of alternative recording method allowed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.180 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.180
201.180 Klamath County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Klamath County is as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the south boundary of the state and the range line between ranges 15 and 16 east; thence northerly along such range line to the northeast corner of township 33 south, range 15 east; thence westerly along the township line between townships 32 and 33 south to the southwest corner of township 32 south, range 12 east; thence northerly along the range line to the northeast corner of township 23 south, range 11 east; thence westerly along township lines to the summit of the Cascade Range; thence southerly along the summit of the Cascade Range to latitude 43 degrees 4 minutes north, being the north boundary of Crater Lake National Park; thence due west to the projection north of the range line between ranges 4 and 5 east; thence south along such projection and range line to the south boundary of the state; thence easterly along such south boundary to the place of beginning.

Source: Section 201.180 — Klamath County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.418 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.418
215.418 Approval of development on wetlands
Status: repealed

(1) After the Department of State Lands has provided the county with a copy of the applicable portions of the Statewide Wetlands Inventory, the county shall provide notice to the department, the applicant and the owner of record, within five working days of the acceptance of any complete application for the following that are wholly or partially within areas identified as wetlands on the Statewide Wetlands Inventory:

(a) Subdivisions;

(b) Building permits for new structures;

(c) Other development permits and approvals that allow physical alteration of the land involving excavation and grading, including permits for removal or fill, or both, or development in floodplains and floodways;

(d) Conditional use permits and variances that involve physical alterations to the land or construction of new structures; and

(e) Planned unit development approvals.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply if a permit from the department has been issued for the proposed activity.

(3) Approval of any activity described in subsection (1) of this section shall include one of the following notice statements:

(a) Issuance of a permit under ORS 196.665 (Short title) and 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) to 196.900 (Schedule of civil penalties) by the department required for the project before any physical alteration takes place within the wetlands;

(b) Notice from the department that no permit is required; or

(c) Notice from the department that no permit is required until specific proposals to remove, fill or alter the wetlands are submitted.

(4) If the department fails to respond to any notice provided under subsection (1) of this section within 30 days of notice, the county approval may be issued with written notice to the applicant and the owner of record that the proposed action may require state or federal permits.

(5) The county may issue local approval for parcels identified as or including wetlands on the Statewide Wetlands Inventory upon providing to the applicant and the owner of record of the affected parcel a written notice of the possible presence of wetlands and the potential need for state and federal permits and providing the department with a copy of the notification of

comprehensive plan map or zoning map amendments for specific properties.

(6) Notice of activities authorized within an approved wetland conservation plan shall be provided to the department within five days following local approval.

(7) Failure by the county to provide notice as required in this section will not invalidate county approval. [1989 c.837 §29; 1991 c.763 §24]

Note: Sections 1 to 8, chapter 84, Oregon Laws 2016, provide:

Sec. 1. Sections 2 to 6 of this 2016 Act are added to and made a part of ORS chapter 215. [2016 c.84 §1]

Sec. 2. Legislative findings. The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that Tillamook County experiences unique challenges related to the creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands on lands zoned for exclusive farm use, including regularly occurring and devastating flood events and landowner conflicts. It is therefore in the public interest to establish a pilot program in Tillamook County that applies conditional use review for the creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands on lands zoned for exclusive farm use, and that incorporates a means for stakeholders to engage in a collaborative process for ensuring the protection and enhancement of agricultural land uses and wetlands. [2016 c.84 §2]

Sec. 3. Definitions. As used in sections 2 to 6 of this 2016 Act:

(1) “Mitigation bank” has the meaning given that term in ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) .

(2) “Permit” has the meaning given that term in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) .

(3) “Reclamation” has the meaning given that term in ORS 517.750 (Definitions for ORS 517.702 to 517.989) .

(4) “Riparian area” means a zone of transition from an aquatic ecosystem to a terrestrial ecosystem, dependent upon surface or subsurface water, in which existing or potential elements of the soil-vegetation complex are influenced by the surface or subsurface water that the zone is dependent upon.

(5) “Surface mining” has the meaning given that term in ORS 517.750 (Definitions for ORS 517.702 to 517.989) .

(6) “Wetlands” has the meaning given that term in ORS 196.800 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921) . [2016 c.84 §3]

Sec. 4. Pilot program for reviewing creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands in exclusive farm use zones. (1) Notwithstanding ORS 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(m), the governing body of Tillamook County may, by ordinance or regulation, adopt a pilot program for reviewing, subject to ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) , the creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands in any area zoned for exclusive farm use.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) (10), ordinances or regulations adopted by the governing body under the pilot program may not establish standards in addition to the standards described in ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) (1) for approving the creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands in areas zoned for exclusive farm use.

(3) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of ORS 215.416 (Permit application) , the ordinances or regulations adopted as part of the pilot program shall provide for a mechanism by which, upon request by the applicant and prior to the approval or denial of a permit under the procedures required by ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) , the following parties may enter into a project-specific collaborative process for settling disputes concerning the application:

(a) The applicant;

(b) Any person whose use of the person’s property may be adversely affected by the proposed use;

(c) Any person who is entitled to notice under ORS 215.416 (Permit application) (11)(c);

(d) Representatives of any state or federal agency that is involved in the project for which the application for the use was submitted or that has expertise related to issues raised by the application or by comments received by the governing body; and

(e) For the purpose of assisting in the project-specific collaborative process, any person with technical expertise in:

(A) Creating, restoring or enhancing wetlands in Tillamook County;

(B) Creating, restoring or enhancing wetlands in areas with site characteristics similar to those identified in the application for the use; or

(C) The impacts of wetlands on agricultural operations.

(4) If an applicant requests to enter into a project-specific collaborative process adopted under subsection (3) of this section, the periods set forth in ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) (1) and (5) for the governing body of a county or its designee to take final action on the application shall be extended in the manner provided for in ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) (10).

(5) If the parties to a project-specific collaborative process requested under subsection (3) of this section agree to conditions that, if imposed on the proposed use, would satisfy the standards for approval set forth in ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) (1) in a manner that is acceptable to all parties, an approval of the application for the permit shall include the conditions agreed to by the parties.

(6) The governing body shall discontinue a project-specific collaborative process requested under subsection (3) of this section if, at any time during the process, the applicant requests that the governing body resume processing the permit application under the procedures required by ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) . [2016 c.84 §4]

Sec. 5. Planning process. (1) As part of a pilot program authorized by section 4 of this 2016 Act, the governing body of Tillamook County shall, subject to subsection (4) of this section, initiate a planning process to:

(a) Identify areas zoned for exclusive farm use that are suitable for future wetland creation, restoration or enhancement projects; and

(b) Designate areas zoned for exclusive farm use as priority areas for maintenance of agricultural use.

(2) The governing body shall engage stakeholders in the planning process, including, but not limited to, representatives of conservation interests and agricultural interests, state and federal agencies and Indian tribes.

(3) A planning process initiated under this section shall include consideration of:

(a) The historic location and quantity of wetlands within the county;

(b) The location and quantity of wetlands within the county at the time the planning process is initiated;

(c) Agricultural interests within the county, and the land use patterns necessary for the stability of agricultural and associated farming practices;

(d) The amount and location of potential wetland projects that would provide the greatest benefits to fish recovery, fish and wildlife habitat, flood mitigation and other values;

(e) Locations where future wetland projects would be most likely to provide the greatest benefits to fish recovery, fish and wildlife habitat, flood mitigation and other values while remaining compatible with the land use patterns necessary for the stability of agricultural and associated farming practices;

(f) Locations where the creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands is likely to materially alter the stability of the agricultural land use patterns or cause a significant change to farming practice, alone or in combination with other wetlands in the area; and

(g) Locations or land-use arrangements, opportunities, conditions or approaches that could best enable benefits to fish recovery, fish and wildlife habitat, flood mitigation and other values in a manner that complements the land use patterns necessary for the stability of agricultural and associated farming practices.

(4) The governing body is not required to initiate the planning process provided for in this section if the governing body determines that adequate funding, which may include funding from any combination of local, state, federal or other sources, is not reasonably available.

(5) If a plan developed under this section is acknowledged pursuant to ORS 197.625 (Acknowledgment of comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes) , the governing body may, by ordinance, adopt a process for denying permits or streamlining the permitting process for permit applications subject to the pilot program under section 4 of this 2016 Act. Ordinances adopted under this section must provide for a process that is consistent with the priorities identified in the plan. [2016 c.84 §5]

Sec. 6. Applicability of pilot program provisions. Sections 4 and 5 of this 2016 Act and ordinances and regulations adopted pursuant to sections 4 and 5 of this 2016 Act do not apply to the creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands:

(1) For purposes related to a mitigation bank;

(2) For reclamation of lands affected by surface mining;

(3) If the wetlands are created, restored or enhanced for the purpose of meeting conditions necessary to comply with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit or water pollution control facility permit issued by the Department of Environmental Quality pursuant to ORS 468B.050 (Water quality permit) ;

(4) For which construction had commenced, or required permits had been issued, prior to the adoption of ordinances or regulations by the governing body of Tillamook County under section 4 of this 2016 Act; and

(5) If the creation, restoration or enhancement of the wetlands only involves planting vegetation in a wetland or riparian area. [2016 c.84 §6]

Sec. 7. Reporting requirements. (1) The governing body of Tillamook County shall provide for the production and filing of a report on the progress of a pilot program adopted under section 4 of this 2016 Act in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to environment and natural resources no later than September 15 of each odd-numbered year following the effective date of this 2016 Act [January 1, 2017], until and including September 15, 2025.

(2) In developing a report required by this section, the governing body must consult with stakeholders including, but not limited to, representatives of conservation interests and agricultural interests, state and federal agencies and Indian tribes.

(3) A report required by this section must include, but need not be limited to:

(a) Information on whether and to what extent the governing body has taken action as provided for in sections 4 and 5 of this 2016 Act and the form of the action taken;

(b) The number of permit applications received under the pilot program adopted under section 4 of this 2016 Act, the number of applicants that have requested entering into a project-specific collaborative process to settle disputes concerning their applications and the disposition of applications received under the pilot program; and

(c) Any significant successes, challenges or recommendations for legislation related to the pilot program.

(4) The report that is required to be filed under this section no later than September 15, 2025, shall include information detailing the success of the pilot program and recommendations on whether the pilot program should be made permanent. [2016 c.84 §7]

Sec. 8. Sections 2 to 7 of this 2016 Act are repealed on January 2, 2027. [2016 c.84 §8]

Source: Section 215.418 — Approval of development on wetlands; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.750 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.750
215.750 Alternative forestland dwelling
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “center of the subject tract” means the mathematical centroid of the tract.

(2) In western Oregon, a governing body of a county or its designate may allow the establishment of a single-family dwelling on a lot or parcel located within a forest zone if the lot or parcel is predominantly composed of soils that are:

(a) Capable of producing 0 to 49 cubic feet per acre per year of wood fiber if:

(A) All or part of at least three other lots or parcels that existed on January 1, 1993, are within a 160-acre square centered on the center of the subject tract; and

(B) At least three dwellings existed on January 1, 1993, on the other lots or parcels;

(b) Capable of producing 50 to 85 cubic feet per acre per year of wood fiber if:

(A) All or part of at least seven other lots or parcels that existed on January 1, 1993, are within a 160-acre square centered on the center of the subject tract; and

(B) At least three dwellings existed on January 1, 1993, on the other lots or parcels; or

(c) Capable of producing more than 85 cubic feet per acre per year of wood fiber if:

(A) All or part of at least 11 other lots or parcels that existed on January 1, 1993, are within a 160-acre square centered on the center of the subject tract; and

(B) At least three dwellings existed on January 1, 1993, on the other lots or parcels.

(3) In eastern Oregon, a governing body of a county or its designate may allow the establishment of a single-family dwelling on a lot or parcel located within a forest zone if the lot or parcel is predominantly composed of soils that are:

(a) Capable of producing 0 to 20 cubic feet per acre per year of wood fiber if:

(A) All or part of at least three other lots or parcels that existed on January 1, 1993, are within a 160-acre square centered on the center of the subject tract; and

(B) At least three dwellings existed on January 1, 1993, on the other lots or parcels;

(b) Capable of producing 21 to 50 cubic feet per acre per year of wood fiber if:

(A) All or part of at least seven other lots or parcels that existed on January 1, 1993, are within a 160-acre square centered on the center of the subject tract; and

(B) At least three dwellings existed on January 1, 1993, on the other lots or parcels; or

(c) Capable of producing more than 50 cubic feet per acre per year of wood fiber if:

(A) All or part of at least 11 other lots or parcels that existed on January 1, 1993, are within a 160-acre square centered on the center of the subject tract; and

(B) At least three dwellings existed on January 1, 1993, on the other lots or parcels.

(4) Lots or parcels within urban growth boundaries may not be used to satisfy the eligibility requirements under subsection (2) or (3) of this section.

(5) A proposed dwelling under this section is allowed only if:

(a) It will comply with the requirements of an acknowledged comprehensive plan, acknowledged land use regulations and other provisions of law;

(b) It complies with the requirements of ORS 215.730 (Additional criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705) ;

(c) No dwellings are allowed on other lots or parcels that make up the tract and deed restrictions established under ORS 215.740 (Large tract forestland dwelling) (3) for the other lots or parcels that make up the tract are met;

(d) The tract on which the dwelling will be sited does not include a dwelling;

(e) The lot or parcel on which the dwelling will be sited was lawfully established;

(f) Any property line adjustment to the lot or parcel complied with the applicable property line adjustment provisions in ORS 92.192 (Property line adjustment) ;

(g) Any property line adjustment to the lot or parcel after January 1, 2019, did not have the effect of qualifying the lot or parcel for a dwelling under this section; and

(h) If the lot or parcel on which the dwelling will be sited was part of a tract on January 1, 2019, no dwelling existed on the tract on that date, and no dwelling exists or has been approved on another lot or parcel that was part of the tract.

(6) Except as described in subsection (7) of this section, if the tract under subsection (2) or (3) of this section abuts a road that existed on January 1, 1993, the measurement may be made by creating a 160-acre rectangle that is one mile long and one-fourth mile wide centered on the center of the subject tract and that is to the maximum extent possible, aligned with the road.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a tract 60 acres or larger described under subsection (2) or (3) of this section abuts a road or perennial stream, the measurement shall be made in accordance with subsection (6) of this section. However, one of the three required dwellings must be on the same side of the road or stream as the tract and:

(A) Be located within a 160-acre rectangle that is one mile long and one-fourth mile wide centered on the center of the subject tract and that is, to the maximum extent possible, aligned with the road or stream; or

(B) Be within one-quarter mile from the edge of the subject tract but not outside the length of the 160-acre rectangle, and on the same side of the road or stream as the tract.

(b) If a road crosses the tract on which the dwelling will be located, at least one of the three required dwellings must be on the same side of the road as the proposed dwelling.

(8) Notwithstanding subsection (5)(a) of this section, if the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations of a county require that a dwelling be located in a 160-acre square or rectangle described in subsection (2), (3), (6) or (7) of this section, a dwelling is in the 160-acre square or rectangle if any part of the dwelling is in the 160-acre square or rectangle. [1993 c.792 §4(6),(7),(8); 1999 c.59 §58; 2005 c.289 §1; 2019 c.433 §1]

Source: Section 215.750 — Alternative forestland dwelling; criteria , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.720 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.720
215.720 Criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705
Status: in_force

(1) A dwelling authorized under ORS 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) may be allowed on land zoned for forest use under a goal protecting forestland only if:

(a) The tract on which the dwelling will be sited is in western Oregon, as defined in ORS 321.257 (Definitions for ORS 321.257 to 321.390) , and is composed of soils not capable of producing 5,000 cubic feet per year of commercial tree species and is located within 1,500 feet of a public road as defined under ORS 368.001 (Definitions) . The road shall be maintained and either paved or surfaced with rock and shall not be:

(A) A United States Bureau of Land Management road; or

(B) A United States Forest Service road unless the road is paved to a minimum width of 18 feet, there is at least one defined lane in each direction and a maintenance agreement exists between the United States Forest Service and landowners adjacent to the road, a local government or a state agency.

(b) The tract on which the dwelling will be sited is in eastern Oregon, as defined in ORS 321.805 (Definitions for ORS 321.805 to 321.855) , and is composed of soils not capable of producing 4,000 cubic feet per year of commercial tree species and is located within 1,500 feet of a public road as defined under ORS 368.001 (Definitions) . The road shall be maintained and either paved or surfaced with rock and shall not be:

(A) A United States Bureau of Land Management road; or

(B) A United States Forest Service road unless the road is paved to a minimum width of 18 feet, there is at least one defined lane in each direction and a maintenance agreement exists between the United States Forest Service and landowners adjacent to the road, a local government or a state agency.

(2) For purposes of this section, “commercial tree species” means trees recognized under rules adopted under ORS 527.715 (Rules to establish standards and procedures) for commercial production.

(3) No dwelling other than those described in this section and ORS 215.740 (Large tract forestland dwelling) , 215.750 (Alternative forestland dwelling) and 215.755 (Other forestland dwellings) may be sited on land zoned for forest use under a land use planning goal protecting forestland. [1993 c.792 §4 (1),(4),(9); 1997 c.318 §4; 1997 c.732 §1; 2003 c.621 §102]

Source: Section 215.720 — Criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.047 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.047
215.047 Effect of comprehensive plan and land use regulations on solar access ordinances
Status: in_force

Solar access ordinances shall not be in conflict with acknowledged comprehensive plans and land use regulations. [1981 c.722 §3]

Source: Section 215.047 — Effect of comprehensive plan and land use regulations on solar access ordinances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.785 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.785
215.785 Exception to minimum lot or parcel sizes
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, notwithstanding ORS 215.010 (Definitions) , “parcel” has the meaning given that term in ORS 92.010 (Definitions for ORS 92.010 to 92.192) .

(2) Notwithstanding the minimum lot or parcel size established under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) (1), when a portion of a lawfully established unit of land has been included within an urban growth boundary and redesignated for urban uses under the applicable acknowledged comprehensive plan and the portion of the lawfully established unit of land that remains outside the urban growth boundary and zoned for forest uses or mixed farm and forest uses is smaller than the minimum size established under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) (1), the governing body of a county, or its designee, may approve a proposed division by partition of the land, including the land that remains in a forest zone or a mixed farm and forest zone.

(3) The parcel created in the forest zone or mixed farm and forest zone must be partitioned along the urban growth boundary and:

(a) If the parcel contains a dwelling, the parcel must be large enough to support continued residential use.

(b) If the parcel does not contain a dwelling, the parcel:

(A) Is not eligible for siting a dwelling, except as may be authorized under ORS 195.120 (Rules and planning goal amendments for parks required) ;

(B) May not be considered in approving or denying an application for siting any other dwelling; and

(C) May not be considered in approving a redesignation or rezoning of forestlands under the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations, except for a redesignation or rezoning to allow a public park, open space or other natural resource use.

(4) In approving a land division under this section, the governing body of the county or its designee shall require as a condition of approval that the owner of a parcel not containing a dwelling sign and record in the deed records for the county in which the parcel is located an irrevocable deed restriction prohibiting the owner and the owner’s successors in interest from 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) . [2015 c.104 §3]

Source: Section 215.785 — Exception to minimum lot or parcel sizes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.213 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.213
215.213 Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993
Status: in_force

(1) In counties that have adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), the following uses may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use:

(a) Churches and cemeteries in conjunction with churches.

(b) The propagation or harvesting of a forest product.

(c) Utility facilities necessary for public service, including wetland waste treatment systems but not including commercial facilities for the purpose of generating electrical power for public use by sale or transmission towers over 200 feet in height. A utility facility necessary for public service may be established as provided in:

(A) ORS 215.275 (Utility facilities necessary for public service) ; or

(B) If the utility facility is an associated transmission line, as defined in ORS 215.274 (Associated transmission lines necessary for public service) and 469.300 (Definitions) .

(d) A dwelling on real property used for farm use if the dwelling is occupied by a relative of the farm operator or the farm operator’s spouse, which means a child, parent, stepparent, grandchild, grandparent, stepgrandparent, sibling, stepsibling, niece, nephew or first cousin of either, if the farm operator does or will require the assistance of the relative in the management of the farm use and the dwelling is located on the same lot or parcel as the dwelling of the farm operator. Notwithstanding ORS 92.010 (Definitions for ORS 92.010 to 92.192) to 92.192 (Property line adjustment) or the minimum lot or parcel size requirements under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) , if the owner of a dwelling described in this paragraph obtains construction financing or other financing secured by the dwelling and the secured party forecloses on the dwelling, the secured party may also foreclose on the homesite, as defined in ORS 308A.250 (Definitions for ORS 308A.250 to 308A.259) , and the foreclosure shall operate as a partition of the homesite to create a new parcel.

(e) Nonresidential buildings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use.

(f) Subject to ORS 215.279 (Farm income standard for dwelling in conjunction with farm use) , primary or accessory dwellings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use. For a primary dwelling, the dwelling must be on a lot or parcel that is managed as part of a farm operation and is not smaller than the minimum lot size in a farm zone with a minimum lot size acknowledged under ORS 197.251 (Compliance acknowledgment) .

(g) Operations for the exploration for and production of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 (Definitions) and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005 (Definitions) , including the placement and operation of compressors, separators and other customary production equipment for an individual well adjacent to the wellhead. Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) (2)(a) or (b).

(h) Operations for the exploration for minerals as defined by ORS 517.750 (Definitions for ORS 517.702 to 517.989) . Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) (2)(a) or (b).

(i) One manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle, or the temporary residential use of an existing building, 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. Within three months of the end of the hardship, the manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle shall be removed or demolished or, in the case of an existing building, the building shall be removed, demolished or returned to an allowed nonresidential use. The governing body or its designee shall provide for periodic review of the hardship claimed under this paragraph. A temporary residence approved under this paragraph is not eligible for replacement under paragraph (q) of this subsection.

(j) Climbing and passing lanes within the right of way existing as of July 1, 1987.

(k) Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways, including the placement of utility facilities overhead and in the subsurface of public roads and highways along the public right of way, but not including the addition of travel lanes, where no removal or displacement of buildings would occur, or no new land parcels result.

(L) Temporary public road and highway detours that will be abandoned and restored to original condition or use at such time as no longer needed.

(m) Minor betterment of existing public road and highway related facilities, such as maintenance yards, weigh stations and rest areas, within right of way existing as of July 1, 1987, and contiguous public-owned property utilized to support the operation and maintenance of public roads and highways.

(n) A replacement dwelling to be used in conjunction with farm use if the existing dwelling has been listed in a county inventory as historic property as defined in ORS 358.480 (Definitions for ORS 358.480 to 358.545) .

(o) Creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands.

(p) A winery, as described in ORS 215.452 (Winery) or 215.453 (Large winery) .

(q) Alteration, restoration or replacement of a lawfully established dwelling, as described in ORS 215.291 (Alteration, restoration or replacement of lawfully established dwelling) .

(r) Farm stands if:

(A) The structures are designed and used for the sale of farm crops or livestock grown on the farm operation, or grown on the farm operation and other farm operations in the local agricultural area, including the sale of retail incidental items and fee-based activity to promote the sale of farm crops or livestock sold at the farm stand if the annual sale of incidental items and fees from promotional activity do not make up more than 25 percent of the total annual sales of the farm stand; and

(B) The farm stand does not include structures designed for occupancy as a residence or for activity other than the sale of farm crops or livestock and does not include structures for banquets, public gatherings or public entertainment.

(s) An armed forces reserve center, if the center is within one-half mile of a community college. For purposes of this paragraph, “armed forces reserve center” includes an armory or National Guard support facility.

(t) A site for the takeoff and landing of model aircraft, including such buildings or facilities as may reasonably be necessary. Buildings or facilities shall not be more than 500 square feet in floor area or placed on a permanent foundation unless the building or facility preexisted the use approved under this paragraph. The site shall not include an aggregate surface or hard surface area unless the surface preexisted the use approved under this paragraph. An owner of property used for the purpose authorized in this paragraph may charge a person operating the use on the property rent for the property. An operator may charge users of the property a fee that does not exceed the operator’s cost to maintain the property, buildings and facilities. As used in this paragraph, “model aircraft” means a small-scale version of an airplane, glider, helicopter, dirigible or balloon that is used or intended to be used for flight and is controlled by radio, lines or design by a person on the ground.

(u) A facility for the processing of farm products as described in ORS 215.255 (Farm product processing facility) .

(v) Fire service facilities providing rural fire protection services.

(w) Irrigation reservoirs, canals, delivery lines and those structures and accessory operational facilities, not including parks or other recreational structures and facilities, associated with a district as defined in ORS 540.505 (Definitions) .

(x) Utility facility service lines. Utility facility service lines are utility lines and accessory facilities or structures that end at the point where the utility service is received by the customer and that are located on one or more of the following:

(A) A public right of way;

(B) Land immediately adjacent to a public right of way, provided the written consent of all adjacent property owners has been obtained; or

(C) The property to be served by the utility.

(y) Subject to the issuance of a license, permit or other approval by the Department of Environmental Quality under ORS 454.695 (License required to perform sewage disposal services) , 459.205 (Permit required) , 468B.050 (Water quality permit) , 468B.053 (Alternatives to obtaining water quality permit) or 468B.055 (Plans and specifications for disposal, treatment and sewerage systems) , or in compliance with rules adopted under ORS 468B.095 (Use of sludge on agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural land) , and as provided in ORS 215.246 (Approval of land application of certain substances) to 215.251 (Relationship to other farm uses) , the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids, or the onsite treatment of septage prior to the land application of biosolids, for agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural production, or for irrigation in connection with a use allowed in an exclusive farm use zone under this chapter. For the purposes of this paragraph, onsite treatment of septage prior to the land application of biosolids is limited to treatment using treatment facilities that are portable, temporary and transportable by truck trailer, as defined in ORS 801.580 (“Truck trailer.”) , during a period of time within which land application of biosolids is authorized under the license, permit or other approval.

(z) Dog training classes or testing trials, which may be conducted outdoors or in farm buildings in existence on January 1, 2019, when:

(A) The number of dogs participating in training does not exceed 10 dogs per training class and the number of training classes to be held on-site does not exceed six per day; and

(B) The number of dogs participating in a testing trial does not exceed 60 and the number of testing trials to be conducted on-site is limited to four or fewer trials per calendar year.

(aa) A cider business, as described in ORS 215.451 (Cider business) .

(bb) A farm brewery, as described in ORS 215.449 (Farm brewery) .

(2) In counties that have adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), the following uses may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use subject to ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) :

(a) A primary dwelling in conjunction with farm use or the propagation or harvesting of a forest product on a lot or parcel that is managed as part of a farm operation or woodlot if the farm operation or woodlot:

(A) Consists of 20 or more acres; and

(B) Is not smaller than the average farm or woodlot in the county producing at least $2,500 in annual gross income from the crops, livestock or forest products to be raised on the farm operation or woodlot.

(b) A primary dwelling in conjunction with farm use or the propagation or harvesting of a forest product on a lot or parcel that is managed as part of a farm operation or woodlot smaller than required under paragraph (a) of this subsection, if the lot or parcel:

(A) Has produced at least $20,000 in annual gross farm income in two consecutive calendar years out of the three calendar years before the year in which the application for the dwelling was made or is planted in perennials capable of producing upon harvest an average of at least $20,000 in annual gross farm income; or

(B) Is a woodlot capable of producing an average over the growth cycle of $20,000 in gross annual income.

(c) Commercial activities that are in conjunction with farm use, including the processing of farm crops into biofuel not permitted under ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) (2)(b)(K) or 215.255 (Farm product processing facility) .

(d) Operations conducted for:

(A) Mining and processing of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 (Definitions) and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005 (Definitions) , not otherwise permitted under subsection (1)(g) of this section;

(B) Mining, crushing or stockpiling of aggregate and other mineral and other subsurface resources subject to ORS 215.298 (Mining in exclusive farm use zone) ;

(C) Processing, as defined by ORS 517.750 (Definitions for ORS 517.702 to 517.989) , of aggregate into asphalt or portland cement; and

(D) Processing of other mineral resources and other subsurface resources.

(e) Community centers owned by a governmental agency or a nonprofit community organization and operated primarily by and for residents of the local rural community, hunting and fishing preserves, public and private parks, playgrounds and campgrounds. Subject to the approval of the county governing body or its designee, a private campground may provide yurts for overnight camping. No more than one-third or a maximum of 10 campsites, whichever is smaller, may include a yurt. The yurt shall be located on the ground or on a wood floor with no permanent foundation. Upon request of a county governing body, the Land Conservation and Development Commission may provide by rule for an increase in the number of yurts allowed on all or a portion of the campgrounds in a county if the commission determines that the increase will comply with the standards described in ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) (1). A public park or campground may be established as provided under ORS 195.120 (Rules and planning goal amendments for parks required) . As used in this paragraph, “yurt” means a round, domed shelter of cloth or canvas on a collapsible frame with no plumbing, sewage disposal hookup or internal cooking appliance.

(f) Golf courses on land determined not to be high-value farmland as defined in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) .

(g) Commercial utility facilities for the purpose of generating power for public use by sale. If the area zoned for exclusive farm use is high-value farmland, a photovoltaic solar power generation facility may be established as a commercial utility facility as provided in ORS 215.447 (Photovoltaic solar power generation facilities on high-value farmland) . A renewable energy facility as defined in ORS 215.446 (Renewable energy facility) may be established as a commercial utility facility.

(h) Personal-use airports for airplanes and helicopter pads, including associated hangar, maintenance and service facilities. A personal-use airport as used in this section means an airstrip restricted, except for aircraft emergencies, to use by the owner, and, on an infrequent and occasional basis, by invited guests, and by commercial aviation activities in connection with agricultural operations. No aircraft may be based on a personal-use airport other than those owned or controlled by the owner of the airstrip. Exceptions to the activities permitted under this definition may be granted through waiver action by the Oregon Department of Aviation in specific instances. A personal-use airport lawfully existing as of September 13, 1975, shall continue to be permitted subject to any applicable rules of the Oregon Department of Aviation.

(i) A facility for the primary processing of forest products, provided that such facility is found to not seriously interfere with accepted farming practices and is compatible with farm uses described in ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) (2). Such a facility may be approved for a one-year period which is renewable. These facilities are intended to be only portable or temporary in nature. The primary processing of a forest product, as used in this section, means the use of a portable chipper or stud mill or other similar methods of initial treatment of a forest product in order to enable its shipment to market. Forest products, as used in this section, means timber grown upon a parcel of land or contiguous land where the primary processing facility is located.

(j) A site for the disposal of solid waste approved by the governing body of a city or county or both and for which a permit has been granted under ORS 459.245 (Issuance of permits) by the Department of Environmental Quality together with equipment, facilities or buildings necessary for its operation.

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(A) Commercial dog boarding kennels; or

(B) Dog training classes or testing trials that cannot be established under subsection (1)(z) of this section.

(L) Residential homes as defined in ORS 197.660 (Definitions) , in existing dwellings.

(m) The propagation, cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of aquatic species that are not under the jurisdiction of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission or insect species. Insect species shall not include any species under quarantine by the State Department of Agriculture or the United States Department of Agriculture. The county shall provide notice of all applications under this paragraph to the State Department of Agriculture. Notice shall be provided in accordance with the county’s land use regulations but shall be mailed at least 20 calendar days prior to any administrative decision or initial public hearing on the application.

(n) Home occupations as provided in ORS 215.448 (Home occupations) .

(o) Transmission towers over 200 feet in height.

(p) Construction of additional passing and travel lanes requiring the acquisition of right of way but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels.

(q) Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways involving the removal or displacement of buildings but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels.

(r) Improvement of public road and highway related facilities such as maintenance yards, weigh stations and rest areas, where additional property or right of way is required but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels.

(s) A destination resort that is approved consistent with the requirements of any statewide planning goal relating to the siting of a destination resort.

(t) Room and board arrangements for a maximum of five unrelated persons in existing residences.

(u) A living history museum related to resource based activities owned and operated by a governmental agency or a local historical society, together with limited commercial activities and facilities that are directly related to the use and enjoyment of the museum and located within authentic buildings of the depicted historic period or the museum administration building, if areas other than an exclusive farm use zone cannot accommodate the museum and related activities or if the museum administration buildings and parking lot are located within one quarter mile of the metropolitan urban growth boundary. As used in this paragraph:

(A) “Living history museum” means a facility designed to depict and interpret everyday life and culture of some specific historic period using authentic buildings, tools, equipment and people to simulate past activities and events; and

(B) “Local historical society” means the local historical society, recognized as such by the county governing body and organized under ORS chapter 65.

(v) Operations for the extraction and bottling of water.

(w) An aerial fireworks display business that has been in continuous operation at its current location within an exclusive farm use zone since December 31, 1986, and possesses a wholesaler’s permit to sell or provide fireworks.

(x) A landscape contracting business, as defined in ORS 671.520 (Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760) , or a business providing landscape architecture services, as described in ORS 671.318 (Businesses providing landscape architecture services) , if the business is pursued in conjunction with the growing and marketing of nursery stock on the land that constitutes farm use.

(y) Public or private schools for kindergarten through grade 12, including all buildings essential to the operation of a school, primarily for residents of the rural area in which the school is located.

(z) Equine and equine-affiliated therapeutic and counseling activities, provided:

(A) The activities are conducted in existing buildings that were lawfully constructed on the property before January 1, 2019, or in new buildings that are accessory, incidental and subordinate to the farm use on the tract; and

(B) All individuals conducting therapeutic or counseling activities are acting within the proper scope of any licenses required by the state.

(aa) Child care facilities, preschool recorded programs or school-age recorded programs that are:

(A) Authorized under ORS 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) ;

(B) Primarily for the children of residents and workers of the rural area in which the facility or program is located; and

(C) Colocated with a community center or a public or private school allowed under this subsection.

(3) In counties that have adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), a single-family residential dwelling not provided in conjunction with farm use may be established on a lot or parcel with soils predominantly in capability classes IV through VIII as determined by the Agricultural Capability Classification System in use by the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service on October 15, 1983. A proposed dwelling is subject to approval of the governing body or its designee in any area zoned for exclusive farm use upon written findings showing all of the following:

(a) The dwelling or activities associated with the dwelling will not force a significant change in or significantly increase the cost of accepted farming practices on nearby lands devoted to farm use.

(b) The dwelling is situated upon generally unsuitable land for the production of farm crops and livestock, considering the terrain, adverse soil or land conditions, drainage and flooding, location and size of the tract. A lot or parcel shall not be considered unsuitable solely because of its size or location if it can reasonably be put to farm use in conjunction with other land.

(c) Complies with such other conditions as the governing body or its designee considers necessary.

(4) In counties that have adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), one single-family dwelling, not provided in conjunction with farm use, may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use on a lot or parcel described in subsection (7) of this section that is not larger than three acres upon written findings showing:

(a) The dwelling or activities associated with the dwelling will not force a significant change in or significantly increase the cost of accepted farming practices on nearby lands devoted to farm use;

(b) If the lot or parcel is located within the Willamette River Greenway, a floodplain or a geological hazard area, the dwelling complies with conditions imposed by local ordinances relating specifically to the Willamette River Greenway, floodplains or geological hazard areas, whichever is applicable; and

(c) The dwelling complies with other conditions considered necessary by the governing body or its designee.

(5) Upon receipt of an application for a permit under subsection (4) of this section, the governing body shall notify:

(a) Owners of land that is within 250 feet of the lot or parcel on which the dwelling will be established; and

(b) Persons who have requested notice of such applications and who have paid a reasonable fee imposed by the county to cover the cost of such notice.

(6) The notice required in subsection (5) of this section shall specify that persons have 15 days following the date of postmark of the notice to file a written objection on the grounds only that the dwelling or activities associated with it would force a significant change in or significantly increase the cost of accepted farming practices on nearby lands devoted to farm use. If no objection is received, the governing body or its designee shall approve or disapprove the application. If an objection is received, the governing body shall set the matter for hearing in the manner prescribed in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) . The governing body may charge the reasonable costs of the notice required by subsection (5)(a) of this section to the applicant for the permit requested under subsection (4) of this section.

(7) Subsection (4) of this section applies to a lot or parcel lawfully created between January 1, 1948, and July 1, 1983. For the purposes of this section:

(a) Only one lot or parcel exists if:

(A) A lot or parcel described in this section is contiguous to one or more lots or parcels described in this section; and

(B) On July 1, 1983, greater than possessory interests are held in those contiguous lots, parcels or lots and parcels by the same person, spouses or a single partnership or business entity, separately or in tenancy in common.

(b) “Contiguous” means lots, parcels or lots and parcels that have a common boundary, including but not limited to, lots, parcels or lots and parcels separated only by a public road.

(8) A person who sells or otherwise transfers real property in an exclusive farm use zone may retain a life estate in a dwelling on that property and in a tract of land under and around the dwelling.

(9) No final approval of a nonfarm use under this section shall be given unless any additional taxes imposed upon the change in use have been paid.

(10) Roads, highways and other transportation facilities and improvements not allowed under subsections (1) and (2) of this section may be established, subject to the approval of the governing body or its designee, in areas zoned for exclusive farm use subject to:

(a) Adoption of an exception to the goal related to agricultural lands and to any other applicable goal with which the facility or improvement does not comply; or

(b) ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) for those uses identified by rule of the Land Conservation and Development Commission as provided in section 3, chapter 529, Oregon Laws 1993.

(11) The following agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities that are related to and supportive of agriculture may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use:

(a) A county may authorize a single agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity on a tract in a calendar year by an authorization that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferable with, a conveyance of the tract, if the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity meets any local standards that apply and:

(A) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity is incidental and subordinate to existing farm use on the tract;

(B) The duration of the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity does not exceed 72 consecutive hours;

(C) The maximum attendance at the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity does not exceed 500 people;

(D) The maximum number of motor vehicles parked at the site of the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity does not exceed 250 vehicles;

(E) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity complies with ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) ;

(F) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity occurs outdoors, in temporary structures, or in existing permitted structures, subject to health and fire and life safety requirements; and

(G) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity complies with conditions established for:

(i) Planned hours of operation;

(ii) Access, egress and parking;

(iii) A traffic management plan that identifies the projected number of vehicles and any anticipated use of public roads; and

(iv) Sanitation and solid waste.

(b) In the alternative to paragraphs (a) and (c) of this subsection, a county may authorize, through an expedited, single-event license, a single agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity on a tract in a calendar year by an expedited, single-event license that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferable with, a conveyance of the tract. A decision concerning an expedited, single-event license is not a land use decision, as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) . To approve an expedited, single-event license, the governing body of a county or its designee must determine that the proposed agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity meets any local standards that apply, and the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity:

(A) Must be incidental and subordinate to existing farm use on the tract;

(B) May not begin before 6 a.m. or end after 10 p.m.;

(C) May not involve more than 100 attendees or 50 vehicles;

(D) May not include the artificial amplification of music or voices before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.;

(E) May not require or involve the construction or use of a new permanent structure in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity;

(F) Must be located on a tract of at least 10 acres unless the owners or residents of adjoining properties consent, in writing, to the location; and

(G) Must comply with applicable health and fire and life safety requirements.

(c) In the alternative to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, a county may authorize up to six agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities on a tract in a calendar year by a limited use permit that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferable with, a conveyance of the tract. The agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities must meet any local standards that apply, and the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities:

(A) Must be incidental and subordinate to existing farm use on the tract;

(B) May not, individually, exceed a duration of 72 consecutive hours;

(C) May not require that a new permanent structure be built, used or occupied in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities;

(D) Must comply with ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) ;

(E) May not, in combination with other agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities authorized in the area, materially alter the stability of the land use pattern in the area; and

(F) Must comply with conditions established for:

(i) The types of agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities that are authorized during each calendar year, including the number and duration of the agri-tourism or other commercial events and activities, the anticipated daily attendance and the hours of operation;

(ii) The location of existing structures and the location of proposed temporary structures to be used in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities;

(iii) The location of access and egress and parking facilities to be used in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities;

(iv) Traffic management, including the projected number of vehicles and any anticipated use of public roads; and

(v) Sanitation and solid waste.

(d) In addition to paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection, a county may authorize agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities that occur more frequently or for a longer period or that do not otherwise comply with paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection if the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities comply with any local standards that apply and the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities:

(A) Are incidental and subordinate to existing commercial farm use of the tract and are necessary to support the commercial farm uses or the commercial agricultural enterprises in the area;

(B) Comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(C), (D), (E) and (F) of this subsection;

(C) Occur on a lot or parcel that complies with the acknowledged minimum lot or parcel size; and

(D) Do not exceed 18 events or activities in a calendar year.

(12) A holder of a permit authorized by a county under subsection (11)(d) of this section must request review of the permit at four-year intervals. Upon receipt of a request for review, the county shall:

(a) Provide public notice and an opportunity for public comment as part of the review process; and

(b) Limit its review to events and activities authorized by the permit, conformance with conditions of approval required by the permit and the standards established by subsection (11)(d) of this section.

(13) For the purposes of subsection (11) of this section:

(a) A county may authorize the use of temporary structures established in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities authorized under subsection (11) of this section. However, the temporary structures must be removed at the end of the agri-tourism or other event or activity. The county may not approve an alteration to the land in connection with an agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity authorized under subsection (11) of this section, including, but not limited to, grading, filling or paving.

(b) The county may issue the limited use permits authorized by subsection (11)(c) of this section for two calendar years. When considering an application for renewal, the county shall ensure compliance with the provisions of subsection (11)(c) of this section, any local standards that apply and conditions that apply to the permit or to the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities authorized by the permit.

(c) The authorizations provided by subsection (11) of this section are in addition to other authorizations that may be provided by law, except that “outdoor mass gathering” and “other gathering,” as those terms are used in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) (10)(d), do not include agri-tourism or other commercial events and activities. [1963 c.577 §3; 1963 c.619 §1a; 1969 c.258 §1; 1973 c.503 §4; 1975 c.551 §1; 1975 c.552 §32; 1977 c.766 §8; 1977 c.788 §2; 1979 c.480 §6; 1979 c.773 §10; 1981 c.748 §44; 1983 c.743 §3; 1983 c.826 §6; 1983 c.827 §27b; 1985 c.544 §2; 1985 c.583 §1; 1985 c.604 §3; 1985 c.717 §5; 1985 c.811 §12; 1987 c.227 §1; 1987 c.729 §5; 1987 c.886 §9; 1989 c.224 §25; 1989 c.525 §1; 1989 c.564 §7; 1989 c.648 §59; 1989 c.739 §1; 1989 c.837 §26; 1989 c.861 §1; 1989 c.964 §10; 1991 c.459 §345; 1991 c.866 §1; 1991 c.950 §2; 1993 c.466 §1; 1993 c.469 §5; 1993 c.704 §2; 1993 c.792 §29a; 1995 c.435 §1; 1995 c.528 §1; 1997 c.249 §59; 1997 c.250 §1; 1997 c.276 §1; 1997 c.312 §1; 1997 c.318 §1; 1997 c.363 §1; 1997 c.862 §2; 1999 c.608 §1; 1999 c.640 §1; 1999 c.758 §1; 1999 c.816 §1; 1999 c.935 §20; 2001 c.149 §1; 2001 c.260 §§1,2; 2001 c.488 §1; 2001 c.613 §7; 2001 c.676 §1; 2001 c.757 §1; 2001 c.941 §1; 2003 c.247 §§1,2; 2005 c.22 §§161,162; 2005 c.150 §§1,2; 2005 c.354 §§2,3; 2005 c.609 §§24,25; 2005 c.693 §§1,2; 2007 c.71 §71; 2007 c.541 §1; 2007 c.739 §35; 2009 c.850 §1; 2011 c.459 §2; 2011 c.462 §1; 2011 c.567 §1; 2011 c.679 §7; 2012 c.74 §2; 2013 c.197 §1; 2013 c.242 §3; 2013 c.462 §§4,7; 2017 c.148 §§1,2; 2017 c.253 §§3,4; 2017 c.504 §§3,4; 2018 c.119 §§1,2; 2019 c.244 §§3,4; 2019 c.410 §§6,7; 2019 c.432 §§1,2; 2019 c.440 §6; 2019 c.650 §§5,6; 2021 c.369 §9]

Source: Section 215.213 — Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.740 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.740
215.740 Large tract forestland dwelling
Status: in_force

(1) If a dwelling is not allowed under ORS 215.720 (Criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705) (1), a dwelling may be allowed on land zoned for forest use under a goal protecting forestland if it complies with other provisions of law and is sited on a tract:

(a) In eastern Oregon of at least 240 contiguous acres except as provided in subsection (3) of this section; or

(b) In western Oregon of at least 160 contiguous acres except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.

(2) For purposes of subsection (1) of this section, a tract shall not be considered to consist of less than 240 acres or 160 acres because it is crossed by a public road or a waterway.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An owner of tracts that are not contiguous but are in the same county or adjacent counties and zoned for forest use may add together the acreage of two or more tracts to total 320 acres or more in eastern Oregon or 200 acres or more in western Oregon to qualify for a dwelling under subsection (1) of this section.

(b) If an owner totals 320 or 200 acres, as appropriate, under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the owner shall submit proof of nonrevocable deed restrictions recorded in the deed records for the tracts in the 320 or 200 acres, as appropriate. The deed restrictions shall preclude all future rights to construct a dwelling on the tracts or to use the tracts to total acreage for future siting of dwellings for present and any future owners unless the tract is no longer subject to protection under goals for agricultural lands or forestlands.

(c) The Land Conservation and Development Commission shall adopt rules that prescribe the language of the deed restriction, the procedures for recording, the procedures under which counties shall keep records of lots or parcels used to create the total, the mechanisms for providing notice to subsequent purchasers of the limitations under paragraph (b) of this subsection and other rules to implement this section. [1993 c.792 §4(2),(3),(5)]

Source: Section 215.740 — Large tract forestland dwelling; criteria; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.310 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.310
201.310 Union County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Union County is as follows: Commencing at a point where the forty-sixth parallel of latitude crosses the summit of the Blue Mountains; thence east along such line to its intersection with Snake River; thence up the middle of the channel of the river to the mouth of the Powder River; thence up the middle channel of the river to the mouth of the north fork of the same; thence up the main channel of the North Powder River to its source; thence west to a point intersecting the east boundary line of Umatilla County; thence northerly along such line to the place of beginning.

Source: Section 201.310 — Union County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.365 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.365
205.365 Disposition of County Clerk Lien Record fees
Status: in_force

Within the first 10 days of the month following the month in which collected, all fees collected by a county clerk for recording and making entry of any instrument in the County Clerk Lien Record shall be paid to the county treasurer for deposit in a separate account in the county general fund. Moneys in such account shall be credited to the county clerk and used exclusively by the county clerk for payment of expenses incurred in maintaining the County Clerk Lien Record. [1983 c.696 §32]

Source: Section 205.365 — Disposition of County Clerk Lien Record fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.263 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.263
215.263 Land divisions in exclusive farm use zones
Status: in_force

(1) Any proposed division of land included within an exclusive farm use zone resulting in the creation of one or more parcels of land shall be reviewed and approved or disapproved by the governing body or its designee of the county in which the land is situated. The governing body of a county by ordinance shall require prior review and approval for divisions of land within exclusive farm use zones established within the county.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The governing body of a county or its designee may approve a proposed division of land to create parcels for farm use as defined in ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) if it finds that:

(A) The proposed division of land is appropriate for the continuation of the existing commercial agricultural enterprise within the area;

(B) The parcels created by the proposed division are not smaller than the minimum size established under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) ; or

(C) A portion of a lot or parcel has been included within an urban growth boundary and redesignated for urban uses under the applicable acknowledged comprehensive plan and the portion of the lot or parcel that remains outside the urban growth boundary and zoned for exclusive farm use is smaller than the minimum lot or parcel size established under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) , subject to paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(b) When a parcel for farm use is created in an exclusive farm use zone under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the partition must occur along the urban growth boundary and:

(A) If the parcel contains a dwelling, the parcel must be large enough to support continued residential use.

(B) If the parcel does not contain a dwelling, the parcel:

(i) Is not eligible for siting a dwelling, except as may be authorized under ORS 195.120 (Rules and planning goal amendments for parks required) ;

(ii) May not be considered in approving or denying an application for siting any other dwelling; and

(iii) May not be considered in approving a redesignation or rezoning of forestlands under the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations, except for a redesignation or rezoning to allow a public park, open space or other natural resource use.

(3) The governing body of a county or its designee may approve a proposed division of land in an exclusive farm use zone for nonfarm uses, except dwellings, set out in ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(c) or (2) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(c) or (2) if it finds that the parcel for the nonfarm use is not larger than the minimum size necessary for the use. The governing body may establish other criteria as it considers necessary. Land that is divided under this subsection pursuant to ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(c) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(c) may not later be rezoned by the county for retail, commercial, industrial or other nonresource use, except as provided under the statewide land use planning goals or under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) .

(4) In western Oregon, as defined in ORS 321.257 (Definitions for ORS 321.257 to 321.390) , but not in the Willamette Valley, as defined in ORS 215.010 (Definitions) , the governing body of a county or its designee:

(a) May approve a division of land in an exclusive farm use zone to create up to two new parcels smaller than the minimum size established under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) , each to contain a dwelling not provided in conjunction with farm use if:

(A) The nonfarm dwellings have been approved 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) (2) or (3);

(B) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are divided from a lot or parcel that was lawfully created prior to July 1, 2001;

(C) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are divided from a lot or parcel that complies with the minimum size established under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) ;

(D) The remainder of the original lot or parcel that does not contain the nonfarm dwellings complies with the minimum size established under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) ; and

(E) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are generally unsuitable for the production of farm crops and livestock or merchantable tree species considering the terrain, adverse soil or land conditions, drainage or flooding, vegetation, location and size of the tract. A parcel may not be considered unsuitable based solely on size or location if the parcel can reasonably be put to farm or forest use in conjunction with other land.

(b) May approve a division of land in an exclusive farm use zone to divide a lot or parcel into two parcels, each to contain one dwelling not provided in conjunction with farm use if:

(A) The nonfarm dwellings have been approved under ORS 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) (2) or (3);

(B) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are divided from a lot or parcel that was lawfully created prior to July 1, 2001;

(C) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are divided from a lot or parcel that is equal to or smaller than the minimum size established under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) but equal to or larger than 40 acres;

(D) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are:

(i) Not capable of producing more than 50 cubic feet per acre per year of wood fiber; and

(ii) Composed of at least 90 percent Class VI through VIII soils;

(E) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings do not have established water rights for irrigation; and

(F) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are generally unsuitable for the production of farm crops and livestock or merchantable tree species considering the terrain, adverse soil or land conditions, drainage or flooding, vegetation, location and size of the tract. A parcel may not be considered unsuitable based solely on size or location if the parcel can reasonably be put to farm or forest use in conjunction with other land.

(5) In eastern Oregon, as defined in ORS 321.805 (Definitions for ORS 321.805 to 321.855) , the governing body of a county or its designee:

(a) May approve a division of land in an exclusive farm use zone to create up to two new parcels smaller than the minimum size established under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) , each to contain a dwelling not provided in conjunction with farm use if:

(A) The nonfarm dwellings have been approved under ORS 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) (7);

(B) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are divided from a lot or parcel that was lawfully created prior to July 1, 2001;

(C) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are divided from a lot or parcel that complies with the minimum size established under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) ;

(D) The remainder of the original lot or parcel that does not contain the nonfarm dwellings complies with the minimum size established under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) ; and

(E) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are generally unsuitable for the production of farm crops and livestock or merchantable tree species considering the terrain, adverse soil or land conditions, drainage or flooding, vegetation, location and size of the tract. A parcel may not be considered unsuitable based solely on size or location if the parcel can reasonably be put to farm or forest use in conjunction with other land.

(b) May approve a division of land in an exclusive farm use zone to divide a lot or parcel into two parcels, each to contain one dwelling not provided in conjunction with farm use if:

(A) The nonfarm dwellings have been approved under ORS 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) (7);

(B) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are divided from a lot or parcel that was lawfully created prior to July 1, 2001;

(C) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are divided from a lot or parcel that is equal to or smaller than the minimum size established under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) but equal to or larger than 40 acres;

(D) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are:

(i) Not capable of producing at least 20 cubic feet per acre per year of wood fiber; and

(ii) Either composed of at least 90 percent Class VII and VIII soils, or composed of at least 90 percent Class VI through VIII soils and are not capable of producing adequate herbaceous forage for grazing livestock. The Land Conservation and Development Commission, in cooperation with the State Department of Agriculture and other interested persons, may establish by rule objective criteria for identifying units of land that are not capable of producing adequate herbaceous forage for grazing livestock. In developing the criteria, the commission shall use the latest information from the United States Natural Resources Conservation Service and consider costs required to utilize grazing lands that differ in acreage and productivity level;

(E) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings do not have established water rights for irrigation; and

(F) The parcels for the nonfarm dwellings are generally unsuitable for the production of farm crops and livestock or merchantable tree species considering the terrain, adverse soil or land conditions, drainage or flooding, vegetation, location and size of the tract. A parcel may not be considered unsuitable based solely on size or location if the parcel can reasonably be put to farm or forest use in conjunction with other land.

(6) This section does not apply to the creation or sale of cemetery lots, if a cemetery is within the boundaries designated for a farm use zone at the time the zone is established.

(7) This section does not apply to divisions of land resulting from lien foreclosures or divisions of land resulting from foreclosure of recorded contracts for the sale of real property.

(8) The governing body of a county may not approve any proposed division of a lot or parcel described in ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(d) or (i), 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(d) or (2)(L) or 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) (1), or a proposed division that separates a facility for the processing of farm products, as defined in ORS 215.255 (Farm product processing facility) , from the farm operation.

(9) The governing body of a county may approve a proposed division of land in an exclusive farm use zone to create a parcel with an existing dwelling to be used:

(a) As a residential home as described in ORS 197.660 (Definitions) (2) only if the dwelling has been approved 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); and

(b) For historic property that meets the requirements of ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(n) and 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(L).

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) , the governing body of a county or its designee may approve a proposed division of land provided:

(A) The land division is for the purpose of allowing a provider of public parks or open space, or a not-for-profit land conservation organization, to purchase at least one of the resulting parcels; and

(B) A parcel created by the land division that contains a dwelling is large enough to support continued residential use of the parcel.

(b) A parcel created pursuant to this subsection that does not contain a dwelling:

(A) Is not eligible for siting a dwelling, except as may be authorized under ORS 195.120 (Rules and planning goal amendments for parks required) ;

(B) May not be considered in approving or denying an application for siting any other dwelling;

(C) May not be considered in approving a redesignation or rezoning of forestlands except for a redesignation or rezoning to allow a public park, open space or other natural resource use; and

(D) May not be smaller than 25 acres unless the purpose of the land division is:

(i) To facilitate the creation of a wildlife or pedestrian corridor or the implementation of a wildlife habitat protection plan; or

(ii) To allow a transaction in which at least one party is a public park or open space provider, or a not-for-profit land conservation organization, that has cumulative ownership of at least 2,000 acres of open space or park property.

(11) The governing body of a county or its designee may approve a division of land smaller than the minimum lot or parcel size described in ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) (1) and (2) in an exclusive farm use zone provided:

(a) The division is for the purpose of establishing a church, including cemeteries in conjunction with the church;

(b) The church has been approved under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1);

(c) The newly created lot or parcel is not larger than five acres; and

(d) The remaining lot or parcel, not including the church, meets the minimum lot or parcel size described in ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) (1) and (2) either by itself or after it is consolidated with another lot or parcel.

(12) Notwithstanding the minimum lot or parcel size described in ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) (1) or (2), the governing body of a county or its designee may approve a proposed division of land in an exclusive farm use zone for the nonfarm uses set out in ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(v) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(s) if it finds that the parcel for the nonfarm use is not larger than the minimum size necessary for the use. The governing body may establish other criteria as it considers necessary.

(13) The governing body of a county may not approve a division of land for nonfarm use under subsection (3), (4), (5), (9), (10), (11) or (12) of this section unless any additional tax imposed for the change in use has been paid.

(14) Parcels used or to be used for training or stabling facilities may not be considered appropriate to maintain the existing commercial agricultural enterprise in an area where other types of agriculture occur. [1973 c.503 §9; 1977 c.766 §9; 1979 c.46 §2; 1981 c.748 §48; 1983 c.826 §7; 1985 c.544 §4; 1987 c.729 §5b; 1989 c.224 §26; 1989 c.564 §8; 1989 c.861 §3; 1991 c.459 §347; 1993 c.704 §7; 1993 c.792 §12; 1997 c.318 §2; 1997 c.550 §2; 1997 c.862 §4; 1999 c.321 §1; 1999 c.349 §1; 2001 c.544 §4; 2001 c.613 §19; 2001 c.704 §3; 2003 c.621 §70; 2009 c.850 §8; 2011 c.135 §1; 2015 c.104 §1; 2019 c.262 §1; 2019 c.410 §4]

Source: Section 215.263 — Land divisions in exclusive farm use zones; criteria for approval; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.040 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.040
206.040 Execution of process and service of papers
Status: in_force

When any process, order or paper is delivered to an officer, to be executed or served, the officer shall deliver to the person delivering it, if required, on payment of the fee, a written memorandum, specifying the names of the parties in the process, order or paper, the general nature thereof and the day on which it was received. The officer shall also, when required by law, or upon the request of the party served, without fee, deliver to the party a copy thereof.

Source: Section 206.040 — Execution of process and service of papers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.060 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.060
202.060 Proclamation by Governor
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall issue a proclamation declaring a new county created if an election for the purpose of establishing a new county is held and a majority of all electors registered within the limits of the proposed new county voted at the election in favor of the creation of the new county.

(2) The Governor shall issue a proclamation declaring the change in county boundaries if an election for the purpose of changing county boundaries is held, and if a majority of all the electors of each of the counties to be affected by the change in boundaries voted in favor of the proposed change in county boundaries.

(3) If a county is eliminated pursuant to a boundary change under subsection (1) or (2) of this section, the Governor shall declare in the proclamation what counties were eliminated by the change. [Amended by 1983 c.83 §15; 1999 c.708 §2]

Source: Section 202.060 — Proclamation by Governor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.247 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.247
215.247 Transport of biosolids to tract of land for application
Status: in_force

If biosolids are transported by vehicle to a tract on which the biosolids will be applied to the land under a license, permit or approval issued by the Department of Environmental Quality under ORS 454.695 (License required to perform sewage disposal services) , 459.205 (Permit required) , 468B.050 (Water quality permit) , 468B.053 (Alternatives to obtaining water quality permit) or 468B.055 (Plans and specifications for disposal, treatment and sewerage systems) or in compliance with rules adopted under ORS 468B.095 (Use of sludge on agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural land) , the transport and the land application are allowed outright, and a state or local government license, permit or approval in connection with the use is not a land use decision. [2001 c.488 §5]

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

Source: Section 215.247 — Transport of biosolids to tract of land for application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.370 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.370
205.370 Payment to and disposition of trial fees by court clerk
Status: in_force

Trial fees in the county court exercising judicial functions shall be paid to the clerk of the court, who shall keep a regular account of them, and by whom paid, in the fee book. The clerk shall pay the amount of such fees received to the treasurer of the county, as often as once a month, taking receipt therefor in duplicate, one of which the clerk shall file in the office of the clerk and the other the clerk may retain as private property. At the annual accounting of the county officers with the county court, the clerk shall exhibit to such court a detailed statement of the trial fees received by the clerk in the course of the year, verified by the oath of the clerk. [Amended by 1981 s.s. c.3 §100]

Source: Section 205.370 — Payment to and disposition of trial fees by court clerk , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.416 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.416
215.416 Permit application
Status: reserved

(1) When required or authorized by the ordinances, rules and regulations of a county, an owner of land may apply in writing to such persons as the governing body designates, for a permit, in the manner prescribed by the governing body. The governing body shall establish fees charged for processing permits at an amount no more than the actual or average cost of providing that service.

(2) The governing body shall establish a consolidated procedure by which an applicant may apply at one time for all permits or zone changes needed for a development project. The consolidated procedure shall be subject to the time limitations set out in ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) . The consolidated procedure shall be available for use at the option of the applicant no later than the time of the first periodic review of the comprehensive plan and land use regulations.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (11) of this section, the hearings officer shall hold at least one public hearing on the application.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A county may not approve an application if the proposed use of land is found to be in conflict with the comprehensive plan of the county and other applicable land use regulation or ordinance provisions. The approval may include such conditions as are authorized by statute or county legislation.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) A county may not deny an application for a housing development located within the urban growth boundary if the development complies with clear and objective standards, including but not limited to clear and objective design standards contained in the county comprehensive plan or land use regulations.

(B) This paragraph does not apply to:

(i) Applications or permits for residential development in areas described in ORS 197A.400 (Clear and objective approval criteria required) (2); or

(ii) Applications or permits reviewed under an alternative approval process adopted under ORS 197A.400 (Clear and objective approval criteria required) (3).

(c) A county may not condition an application for a housing development on a reduction in density if:

(A) The density applied for is at or below the authorized density level under the local land use regulations; and

(B) At least 75 percent of the floor area applied for is reserved for housing.

(d) A county may not condition an application for a housing development on a reduction in height if:

(A) The height applied for is at or below the authorized height level under the local land use regulations;

(B) At least 75 percent of the floor area applied for is reserved for housing; and

(C) Reducing the height has the effect of reducing the authorized density level under local land use regulations.

(e) Notwithstanding paragraphs (c) and (d) of this subsection, a county may condition an application for a housing development on a reduction in density or height only if the reduction is necessary to resolve a health, safety or habitability issue or to comply with a protective measure adopted pursuant to a statewide land use planning goal. Notwithstanding ORS 197.350 (Burden of persuasion or proof in appeal to board or commission) , the county must adopt findings supported by substantial evidence demonstrating the necessity of the reduction.

(f) As used in this subsection:

(A) “Authorized density level” means the maximum number of lots or dwelling units or the maximum floor area ratio that is permitted under local land use regulations.

(B) “Authorized height level” means the maximum height of a structure that is permitted under local land use regulations.

(C) “Habitability” means being in compliance with the applicable provisions of the state building code under ORS chapter 455 and the rules adopted thereunder.

(5) Hearings under this section shall be held only after notice to the applicant and also notice to other persons as otherwise provided by law and shall otherwise be conducted in conformance with the provisions of ORS 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) .

(6) Notice of a public hearing on an application submitted under this section shall be provided to the owner of an airport defined by the Oregon Department of Aviation as a “public use airport” if:

(a) The name and address of the airport owner has been provided by the Oregon Department of Aviation to the county planning authority; and

(b) The property subject to the land use hearing is:

(A) Within 5,000 feet of the side or end of a runway of an airport determined by the Oregon Department of Aviation to be a “visual airport”; or

(B) Within 10,000 feet of the side or end of the runway of an airport determined by the Oregon Department of Aviation to be an “instrument airport.”

(7) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (6) of this section, notice of a land use hearing need not be provided as set forth in subsection (6) of this section if the zoning permit would only allow a structure less than 35 feet in height and the property is located outside the runway “approach surface” as defined by the Oregon Department of Aviation.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Approval or denial of a permit application shall be based on standards and criteria which shall be set forth in the zoning ordinance or other appropriate ordinance or regulation of the county and which shall relate approval or denial of a permit application to the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan for the area in which the proposed use of land would occur and to the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan for the county as a whole.

(b) When an ordinance establishing approval standards is required under ORS 197A.200 (Local government planning for needed housing) and 197A.400 (Clear and objective approval criteria required) to provide only clear and objective standards, the standards must be clear and objective on the face of the ordinance.

(9) Approval or denial of a permit or expedited land division shall be based upon and accompanied by a brief statement that explains the criteria and standards considered relevant to the decision, states the facts relied upon in rendering the decision and explains the justification for the decision based on the criteria, standards and facts set forth.

(10) Written notice of the approval or denial shall be given to all parties to the proceeding.

(11)(a)(A) The hearings officer or such other person as the governing body designates may approve or deny an application for a permit without a hearing if the hearings officer or other designated person gives notice of the decision and provides an opportunity for any person who is adversely affected or aggrieved, or who is entitled to notice under paragraph (c) of this subsection, to file an appeal.

(B) Written notice of the decision shall be mailed to those persons described in paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(C) Notice under this subsection shall comply with ORS 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) (3)(a), (c), (g) and (h) and shall describe the nature of the decision. In addition, the notice shall state that any person who is adversely affected or aggrieved or who is entitled to written notice under paragraph (c) of this subsection may appeal the decision by filing a written appeal in the manner and within the time period provided in the county’s land use regulations. A county may not establish an appeal period that is less than 12 days from the date the written notice of decision required by this subsection was mailed. The notice shall state that the decision will not become final until the period for filing a local appeal has expired. The notice also shall state that a person who is mailed written notice of the decision cannot appeal the decision directly to the Land Use Board of Appeals under ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) .

(D) An appeal from a hearings officer’s decision made without hearing under this subsection shall be to the planning commission or governing body of the county. An appeal from such other person as the governing body designates shall be to a hearings officer, the planning commission or the governing body. In either case, the appeal shall be to a de novo hearing.

(E) The de novo hearing required by subparagraph (D) of this paragraph shall be the initial evidentiary hearing required under ORS 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) as the basis for an appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals. At the de novo hearing:

(i) The applicant and other parties shall have the same opportunity to present testimony, arguments and evidence as they would have had in a hearing under subsection (3) of this section before the decision;

(ii) The presentation of testimony, arguments and evidence shall not be limited to issues raised in a notice of appeal; and

(iii) The decision maker shall consider all relevant testimony, arguments and evidence that are accepted at the hearing.

(b) If a local government provides only a notice of the opportunity to request a hearing, the local government may charge a fee for the initial hearing. The maximum fee for an initial hearing shall be the cost to the local government of preparing for and conducting the appeal, or $250, whichever is less. If an appellant prevails at the hearing or upon subsequent appeal, the fee for the initial hearing shall be refunded. The fee allowed in this paragraph shall not apply to appeals made by neighborhood or community organizations recognized by the governing body and whose boundaries include the site.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Notice of a decision under paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be provided to the applicant and to the owners of record of property on the most recent property tax assessment roll where such property is located:

(i) Within 100 feet of the property that is the subject of the notice when the subject property is wholly or in part within an urban growth boundary;

(ii) Within 250 feet of the property that is the subject of the notice when the subject property is outside an urban growth boundary and not within a farm or forest zone; or

(iii) Within 750 feet of the property that is the subject of the notice when the subject property is within a farm or forest zone.

(B) Notice shall also be provided to any neighborhood or community organization recognized by the governing body and whose boundaries include the site.

(C) At the discretion of the applicant, the local government also shall provide notice to the Department of Land Conservation and Development.

(12) A decision described in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) (4)(b) shall:

(a) Be entered in a registry available to the public setting forth:

(A) The street address or other easily understood geographic reference to the subject property;

(B) The date of the decision; and

(C) A description of the decision made.

(b) Be subject to the jurisdiction of the Land Use Board of Appeals in the same manner as a limited land use decision.

(c) Be subject to the appeal period described in ORS 197.830 (Review procedures) (5)(b).

(13) At the option of the applicant, the local government shall provide notice of the decision described in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) (4)(b) in the manner required by ORS 197.797 (Local quasi-judicial land use hearings) (2), in which case an appeal to the board shall be filed within 21 days of the decision. The notice shall include an explanation of appeal rights.

(14) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, a limited land use decision shall be subject to the requirements set forth in ORS 197.195 (Limited land use decision) and 197.828 (Board review of limited land use decision) . [1973 c.552 §§15, 16; 1977 c.654 §2; 1977 c.766 §12; 1979 c.772 §10a; 1983 c.827 §20; 1987 c.106 §2; 1987 c.729 §17; 1991 c.612 §20; 1991 c.817 §5; 1995 c.595 §27; 1995 c.692 §1; 1997 c.844 §4; 1999 c.357 §2; 1999 c.621 §1; 1999 c.935 §23; 2001 c.397 §1; 2017 c.745 §2; 2019 c.640 §17]

Source: Section 215.416 — Permit application; fees; consolidated procedures; hearings; notice; approval criteria; decision without hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.460 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.460
205.460 Order to show cause why invalid claim of encumbrance should not be stricken
Status: in_force

(1) A person whose property is subject to an invalid claim of encumbrance may petition the circuit court of the county in which the person resides or in which the property is located for an order, which may be granted ex parte, directing the encumbrance claimant to appear at a hearing before the court and show cause why the claim of encumbrance should not be stricken and other relief provided by this section should not be granted. The court shall schedule the hearing no earlier than seven days after the date of the order. The scheduled date of the hearing shall allow adequate time for notice of the hearing under subsection (4) of this section.

(2) A petition under this section shall state the grounds upon which relief is requested, and shall be supported by the affidavit of the petitioner or the petitioner’s attorney setting forth a concise statement of the facts upon which the motion is based.

(3) The petition and affidavit described in subsection (2) of this section shall be in substantially the following form:

FOR THE COUNTY OF _________

_________, )

Petitioner, ) Case No. _____

)

) PETITION FOR AN

) ORDER STRIKING

v. ) AND RELEASING

) ENCUMBRANCES,

) AWARDING COSTS

) AND ATTORNEY FEES

_________, ) AND ORDER TO

Respondent. ) SHOW CAUSE

Petitioner, _________(insert name), by and through _________ (insert name and title of attorney for petitioner, if applicable), petitions this court, pursuant to ORS 205.460 (Order to show cause why invalid claim of encumbrance should not be stricken) , for an order striking and releasing purported encumbrances, filed or recorded against Petitioner by Respondent, _________(insert name or names) filed or recorded in book/reel/volume No. _____on page _____ or document/fee/file/instrument/microfilm No. _____in the _________ (insert name of office where document was filed or recorded), and for an order, pursuant to ORS 205.460 (Order to show cause why invalid claim of encumbrance should not be stricken) , for costs and attorney fees required to bring this action, on the grounds that the purported encumbrances have no basis in law or fact. Petitioner further requests that this court enter an order requiring Respondent to appear before this court and to show cause why the above order should not be entered. Finally, Petitioner requests an order from the court requiring Respondent to pay penalties and damages as provided in ORS 205.470 (Liability for filing invalid claim of encumbrance) .

DATED this ___ day of______,___.

______________________

Petitioner or Petitioner’s Attorney

FOR THE COUNTY OF _________

_________, )

Petitioner, ) Case No. _____

)

) AFFIDAVIT OF

v. ) ____________

)

)

_________, )

Respondent. )

____________ )

STATE OF OREGON )

) ss.

County of_________ )

I, _________(insert name of affiant), after being duly sworn, depose and say:

1. I am the above-entitled petitioner (or the attorney for the petitioner) in this matter.

2. The information contained in this affidavit is of my own personal knowledge.

3. Attached as numbered exhibits are true and correct copies of the following documents that were filed or recorded in the _________ (insert name of office where documents were filed or recorded) on _________ (insert date):

(List and attach document(s))

4. For any purported encumbrances identified above the following is true. The encumbrance is not authorized by statute, was not entered into consensually, and is not an equitable, constructive or other encumbrance imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction.

DATED this ___ day of______,___.

______________________

(Petitioner or Petitioner’s Attorney)

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

______________________

My commission expires: ______

(4) A copy of the petition and the order directing the encumbrance claimant to appear under this section shall be served upon the encumbrance claimant:

(a) By service in the manner provided for personal service of summons under ORCP 7; or

(b) By mailing a true copy of the petition, affidavit and order to the encumbrance claimant at the encumbrance claimant’s last-known address, both by first class mail and by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. A notice mailed under this paragraph is effective on the date that the notice is deposited with the United States Postal Service, properly addressed and postage prepaid.

(5) The order to show cause shall be in substantially the following form and shall clearly state that if the encumbrance claimant fails to appear at the time and place noted, the claim of encumbrance shall be stricken and released and that the encumbrance claimant shall be ordered to pay the costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the petitioner at trial and on appeal:

FOR THE COUNTY OF _________

_________, )

Petitioner, ) Case No. _____

)

) ORDER TO

v . ) SHOW CAUSE

)

)

_________, )

Respondent. )

THIS MATTER came before the court on _________ (insert date) on Petitioner’s Petition for an Order Striking and Releasing Encumbrances, Awarding Costs and Attorney Fees and Order to Show Cause. The court, having considered the petition, the Affidavit of _________ (insert name) and the attached exhibits, and it appearing to the court that there are sufficient grounds to issue an order to show cause,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Respondent, _________(insert name), appear before this court on _________ (insert date), at ______ (insert time), to show cause why the petition should not be granted in its entirety.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT THE ABOVE TIME AND PLACE, THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER STRIKING AND RELEASING YOUR ENCUMBRANCE CLAIMS FILED AGAINST PETITIONER AND YOU MAY BE ORDERED TO PAY COSTS AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES INCURRED BY THE PETITIONER.

DATED this ___ day of______,___.

______________________

Circuit Court Judge

(6) If the court determines that the claim of encumbrance is invalid, the court shall issue an order striking and releasing the claim of encumbrance and may award costs and reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal to the petitioner to be paid by the encumbrance claimant. If the court determines that the claim of encumbrance is valid, the court shall issue an order so stating and may award costs and reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal to the encumbrance claimant to be paid by the petitioner.

(7) The procedure set forth in this section is not available against a person lawfully conducting business as:

(a) An institution, a national bank, an out-of-state bank or an extranational institution, as those terms are defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , a savings bank, a federal savings bank or a subsidiary of an entity described in this paragraph;

(b) A financial holding company, a bank holding company, a savings and loan holding company or a subsidiary of a financial holding company, a bank holding company or a savings and loan holding company;

(c) A credit union, as defined in ORS 723.006 (“Credit union” defined) , or a federal credit union;

(d) A consumer finance company subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 725;

(e) A mortgage banker or a mortgage broker, as those terms are defined in ORS 86A.100 (Definitions) , a mortgage servicing company or any other mortgage company; or

(f) An insurer as defined in ORS 731.106 (“Insurer.”) .

(8) The procedure set forth in this section is not available against:

(a) An officer, agency, department or instrumentality of the federal government;

(b) An officer, agency, department or instrumentality of this state; or

(c) An officer, agency, department or instrumentality of a political subdivision or public corporation in this state. [1997 c.290 §3; 1999 c.59 §57; 2001 c.377 §42; 2009 c.541 §9; 2015 c.244 §89a]

Source: Section 205.460 — Order to show cause why invalid claim of encumbrance should not be stricken; petition; hearing; release of invalid claim; procedure unavailable against certain persons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 204.112 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 204 / Section 204.112
204.112 County compensation board
Status: in_force

(1) Each county governing body shall appoint a county compensation board. A county compensation board shall consist of from three to five members, who are knowledgeable in personnel and compensation management.

(2) The county compensation board shall annually recommend a compensation schedule for the county elective officers mentioned in ORS 204.005 (Election or appointment of county officers) .

(3) The county compensation board shall annually review the compensation paid to persons comparably employed by the State of Oregon, local public bodies and private businesses within a labor market deemed appropriate by the board for each elective officer. The county compensation board shall take into account such factors as the number of employees supervised and the size of the budget administered by each elective officer, the duties and responsibilities of each elective officer, and the compensation paid to subordinates and other appointed employees who serve in positions of comparable management responsibility. The county compensation board shall prepare and approve by majority vote a recommended compensation schedule for the elective officers and shall submit the recommended compensation schedule to the county governing body.

(4) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the sheriff’s salary shall be fixed in an amount which is not less than that for any member of the sheriff’s department. [1989 c.941 §1]

Source: Section 204.112 — County compensation board; members; compensation review and recommendations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors204.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 210.180 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 210 / Section 210.180
210.180 Necessity for audit of all county payments
Status: in_force

Any law or rule providing for the payment of any demand of any kind or nature, except the salary of the county accountant, out of the treasury or any fund thereof, whether from public funds or private funds deposited therein, shall be construed as requiring auditing and approval by the accountant, and an order of the board of county commissioners before payment. No order or warrant for the payment of any demand shall be valid, either in the hands of the original payee or holder, or any transferee or assignee thereof, unless the demand for which the same was issued shall have been first duly audited and approved by the accountant. [Amended by 1981 c.216 §8; 1983 c.310 §9]

Source: Section 210.180 — Necessity for audit of all county payments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors210.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.360 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.360
201.360 Yamhill County
Status: in_force

The boundary of Yamhill County is as follows:

(1) Commencing in the middle of the main channel of the Willamette River one mile below the Butte; thence in a direct course due west to the Pacific Ocean; thence south along the coast of the Pacific Ocean to a point due west of George Gay’s house; thence due east to the northwest corner of Polk County, which corner 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 S 89° 53:MIN. 34:MIN2. E, 4,775.55 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence S 89° 00:MIN. 46:MIN2. E, 615.90 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 46:MIN. 31:MIN2. E, 14,458.42 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 29:MIN. 17:MIN2. E, 1,312.89 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 58:MIN. 22:MIN2. E, 7,936.58 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 56:MIN. 52:MIN2. E, 9,123.08 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence S 88° 41:MIN. 27:MIN2. E, 6,684.99 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 88° 40:MIN. 09:MIN2. E, 7,840.11 feet to an aluminum pipe and aluminum cap monument; thence N 89° 33:MIN. 19:MIN2. E, 8,919.81 feet to a brass cap set in concrete; thence S 89° 53:MIN. 46:MIN2. E, 6,983.34 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° 29:MIN. 01:MIN2. E, 2,258.39 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 29:MIN. 45:MIN2. E, 4,479.59 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence S 89° 51:MIN. 36:MIN2. E, 5,111.72 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence N 89° 50:MIN. 30:MIN2. E, 8,340.37 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 51:MIN. 31:MIN2. E, 6,113.50 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 52:MIN. 12:MIN2. E, 4,379.73 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence N 89° 53:MIN. 01:MIN2. E, 4,749.60 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence S 89° 21:MIN. 07:MIN2. E, 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° 52:MIN. 16:MIN2. E, 9,925.57 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 41:MIN. 16:MIN2. E, 2,708.54 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 40:MIN. 14:MIN2. E, 2,690.80 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence N 89° 53:MIN. 16:MIN2. E, 6,000.53 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence S 89° 52:MIN. 36:MIN2. E, 1,131.35 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 54:MIN. 09:MIN2. E, 891.58 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 59:MIN. 32:MIN2. E, 3,487.12 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 59:MIN. 01:MIN2. E, 3,093.00 feet to an aluminum pipe and aluminum cap monument; thence S 89° 48:MIN. 05:MIN2. E, 1,314.22 feet to an iron pipe and brass cap monument; thence S 89° 51:MIN. 52:MIN2. E, 14,356.78 feet to a cast iron pyramid monument set in 1890 to denote the boundary between Polk and Yamhill Counties; thence S 89° 42:MIN. 43:MIN2. E, 5,256.03 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 S 89° 42:MIN. 43:MIN2. E, 900 feet to the middle of the main channel of the Willamette River, at a point in the Willamette River, leaving Gay’s house in Yamhill County; thence down the channel to the place of beginning.

(2) The boundaries of Yamhill and Washington Counties begin at the center of the main channel of the Willamette River at its intersection with the meridian line; thence north to the northeast corner of section 13, township 3 south, range 1 west; thence two miles west; one mile north; one mile west; one mile north; two miles west; one mile south; three miles west; one mile north; three miles west; one mile north; one mile west; one mile north; one mile west; one mile north; one mile west; one mile north; thence west on the section line to center of Wapatoo Lake; thence down the center of the lake to its intersection with the south line of township 1 south; thence west on the township line to the summit of the Coast Mountains.

(3) The boundary line between Yamhill and Tillamook Counties commences at the northwest corner of section 5, township 2 south of range 6 west, Willamette Meridian; thence south 15 miles along east lines of sections 6, 7, 18, 19, 30 and 31 of township 2 south, range 6 west, sections 6, 7, 18, 19, 30 and 31 of township 3 south, range 6 west and sections 6, 7 and 18, township 4 south, range 6 west, Willamette Meridian to the southeast corner of section 18, township 4 south, range 6 west; thence west 16 miles along the east-west centerline of township 4 south, range 6 west, township 4 south, range 7 west, township 4 south, range 8 west and township 4 south, range 9 west to the center of township 4 south, range 9 west, Willamette Meridian; thence south nine and three-fourths miles along the north-south centerline of township 4 south, range 9 west, township 5 south, range 9 west and township 6 south, range 9 west to the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 3, township 6 south, range 9 west, Willamette Meridian; thence east three miles along the north line of the south one-half of the south one-half of sections 3, 2 and 1 to the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 1, township 6 south, range 9 west, Willamette Meridian. [Amended by 1981 c.332 §3; 2003 c.97 §2]

Source: Section 201.360 — Yamhill County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.145 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.145
203.145 Appointment of legal counsel for county governing body
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “board” means board of county commissioners, county court or county governing body of a county, as the case may be.

(2) Unless otherwise provided by county charter or legislation enacted pursuant thereto, the board of each county may appoint a person or persons licensed to practice law in the State of Oregon as counsel to advise the board and other county officers, to render services in connection with legal questions of a civil nature arising in the discharge of their functions, to prosecute violations of county law as defined by ORS 203.810 (Offenses under county law) , and to provide such additional services as the board determines. Counsel shall serve at the pleasure of the board, on a full- or part-time basis, and be compensated in the manner and amounts the board determines. The board shall reimburse counsel for necessary expenses incurred in performance of services rendered and may provide personnel, facilities and office space necessary for counsel to render such services.

(3) When a person or persons licensed to practice law in the State of Oregon have been appointed pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, they shall have the same civil authority and responsibilities as are otherwise provided for the district attorney when acting as advisor to the board and county officers. [Formerly 203.121]

Source: Section 203.145 — Appointment of legal counsel for county governing body; authority of counsel; compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.316 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.316
215.316 Termination of adoption of marginal lands
Status: in_force

(1) Unless a county applies the provisions of ORS 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) to 215.730 (Additional criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705) to land zoned for exclusive farm use, a county that adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) , 215.214 (1991 Edition), 215.288 (1991 Edition), 215.317 (Permitted uses on marginal land) , 215.327 (Divisions of marginal land) and 215.337 (1991 Edition) may continue to apply those provisions. After January 1, 1993, no county may adopt marginal lands provisions.

(2) If a county that had adopted marginal lands provisions before January 1, 1993, subsequently sites a dwelling under ORS 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) to 215.750 (Alternative forestland dwelling) on land zoned for exclusive farm use, the county shall not later apply marginal lands provisions, including those set forth in ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) , to lots or parcels other than those to which the county applied the marginal lands provisions before the county sited a dwelling under ORS 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) to 215.750 (Alternative forestland dwelling) . [1993 c.792 §29]

Source: Section 215.316 — Termination of adoption of marginal lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.290 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.290
202.290 Judicial district affiliation
Status: in_force

Any county organized under the provisions of this chapter shall, as soon as its organization is completed, constitute a judicial subdivision of the judicial district from which its largest area was taken upon the organization of the new county. The territory segregated by a change of boundaries shall belong to the same judicial district as that the county to which it has been added belonged to at the time of the segregation.

Source: Section 202.290 — Judicial district affiliation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.283 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.283
215.283 Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties
Status: in_force

(1) The following uses may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use:

(a) Churches and cemeteries in conjunction with churches.

(b) The propagation or harvesting of a forest product.

(c) Utility facilities necessary for public service, including wetland waste treatment systems but not including commercial facilities for the purpose of generating electrical power for public use by sale or transmission towers over 200 feet in height. A utility facility necessary for public service may be established as provided in:

(A) ORS 215.275 (Utility facilities necessary for public service) ; or

(B) If the utility facility is an associated transmission line, as defined in ORS 215.274 (Associated transmission lines necessary for public service) and 469.300 (Definitions) .

(d) A dwelling on real property used for farm use if the dwelling is occupied by a relative of the farm operator or the farm operator’s spouse, which means a child, parent, stepparent, grandchild, grandparent, stepgrandparent, sibling, stepsibling, niece, nephew or first cousin of either, if the farm operator does or will require the assistance of the relative in the management of the farm use and the dwelling is located on the same lot or parcel as the dwelling of the farm operator. Notwithstanding ORS 92.010 (Definitions for ORS 92.010 to 92.192) to 92.192 (Property line adjustment) or the minimum lot or parcel size requirements under ORS 215.780 (Minimum lot or parcel sizes) , if the owner of a dwelling described in this paragraph obtains construction financing or other financing secured by the dwelling and the secured party forecloses on the dwelling, the secured party may also foreclose on the homesite, as defined in ORS 308A.250 (Definitions for ORS 308A.250 to 308A.259) , and the foreclosure shall operate as a partition of the homesite to create a new parcel.

(e) Subject to ORS 215.279 (Farm income standard for dwelling in conjunction with farm use) , primary or accessory dwellings and other buildings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use.

(f) Operations for the exploration for and production of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 (Definitions) and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005 (Definitions) , including the placement and operation of compressors, separators and other customary production equipment for an individual well adjacent to the wellhead. Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) (2)(a) or (b).

(g) Operations for the exploration for minerals as defined by ORS 517.750 (Definitions for ORS 517.702 to 517.989) . Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) (2)(a) or (b).

(h) Climbing and passing lanes within the right of way existing as of July 1, 1987.

(i) Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways, including the placement of utility facilities overhead and in the subsurface of public roads and highways along the public right of way, but not including the addition of travel lanes, where no removal or displacement of buildings would occur, or no new land parcels result.

(j) Temporary public road and highway detours that will be abandoned and restored to original condition or use at such time as no longer needed.

(k) Minor betterment of existing public road and highway related facilities such as maintenance yards, weigh stations and rest areas, within right of way existing as of July 1, 1987, and contiguous public-owned property utilized to support the operation and maintenance of public roads and highways.

(L) A replacement dwelling to be used in conjunction with farm use if the existing dwelling has been listed in a county inventory as historic property as defined in ORS 358.480 (Definitions for ORS 358.480 to 358.545) .

(m) Creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands.

(n) A winery, as described in ORS 215.452 (Winery) or 215.453 (Large winery) .

(o) Farm stands if:

(A) The structures are designed and used for the sale of farm crops or livestock grown on the farm operation, or grown on the farm operation and other farm operations in the local agricultural area, including the sale of retail incidental items and fee-based activity to promote the sale of farm crops or livestock sold at the farm stand if the annual sale of incidental items and fees from promotional activity do not make up more than 25 percent of the total annual sales of the farm stand; and

(B) The farm stand does not include structures designed for occupancy as a residence or for activity other than the sale of farm crops or livestock and does not include structures for banquets, public gatherings or public entertainment.

(p) Alteration, restoration or replacement of a lawfully established dwelling, as described in ORS 215.291 (Alteration, restoration or replacement of lawfully established dwelling) .

(q) A site for the takeoff and landing of model aircraft, including such buildings or facilities as may reasonably be necessary. Buildings or facilities shall not be more than 500 square feet in floor area or placed on a permanent foundation unless the building or facility preexisted the use approved under this paragraph. The site shall not include an aggregate surface or hard surface area unless the surface preexisted the use approved under this paragraph. An owner of property used for the purpose authorized in this paragraph may charge a person operating the use on the property rent for the property. An operator may charge users of the property a fee that does not exceed the operator’s cost to maintain the property, buildings and facilities. As used in this paragraph, “model aircraft” means a small-scale version of an airplane, glider, helicopter, dirigible or balloon that is used or intended to be used for flight and is controlled by radio, lines or design by a person on the ground.

(r) A facility for the processing of farm products as described in ORS 215.255 (Farm product processing facility) .

(s) Fire service facilities providing rural fire protection services.

(t) Irrigation reservoirs, canals, delivery lines and those structures and accessory operational facilities, not including parks or other recreational structures and facilities, associated with a district as defined in ORS 540.505 (Definitions) .

(u) Utility facility service lines. Utility facility service lines are utility lines and accessory facilities or structures that end at the point where the utility service is received by the customer and that are located on one or more of the following:

(A) A public right of way;

(B) Land immediately adjacent to a public right of way, provided the written consent of all adjacent property owners has been obtained; or

(C) The property to be served by the utility.

(v) Subject to the issuance of a license, permit or other approval by the Department of Environmental Quality under ORS 454.695 (License required to perform sewage disposal services) , 459.205 (Permit required) , 468B.050 (Water quality permit) , 468B.053 (Alternatives to obtaining water quality permit) or 468B.055 (Plans and specifications for disposal, treatment and sewerage systems) , or in compliance with rules adopted under ORS 468B.095 (Use of sludge on agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural land) , and as provided in ORS 215.246 (Approval of land application of certain substances) to 215.251 (Relationship to other farm uses) , the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids, or the onsite treatment of septage prior to the land application of biosolids, for agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural production, or for irrigation in connection with a use allowed in an exclusive farm use zone under this chapter. For the purposes of this paragraph, onsite treatment of septage prior to the land application of biosolids is limited to treatment using treatment facilities that are portable, temporary and transportable by truck trailer, as defined in ORS 801.580 (“Truck trailer.”) , during a period of time within which land application of biosolids is authorized under the license, permit or other approval.

(w) A county law enforcement facility that lawfully existed on August 20, 2002, and is used to provide rural law enforcement services primarily in rural areas, including parole and post-prison supervision, but not including a correctional facility as defined under ORS 162.135 (Definitions for ORS 162.135 to 162.205) .

(x) Dog training classes or testing trials, which may be conducted outdoors or in preexisting farm buildings, when:

(A) The number of dogs participating in training does not exceed 10 dogs per training class and the number of training classes to be held on-site does not exceed six per day; and

(B) The number of dogs participating in a testing trial does not exceed 60 and the number of testing trials to be conducted on-site is limited to four or fewer trials per calendar year.

(y) A cider business, as described in ORS 215.451 (Cider business) .

(z) A farm brewery, as described in ORS 215.449 (Farm brewery) .

(2) The following nonfarm uses may be established, subject to the approval of the governing body or its designee in any area zoned for exclusive farm use subject to ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) :

(a) Commercial activities that are in conjunction with farm use, including the processing of farm crops into biofuel not permitted under ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) (2)(b)(K) or 215.255 (Farm product processing facility) .

(b) Operations conducted for:

(A) Mining and processing of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 (Definitions) and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005 (Definitions) not otherwise permitted under subsection (1)(f) of this section;

(B) Mining, crushing or stockpiling of aggregate and other mineral and other subsurface resources subject to ORS 215.298 (Mining in exclusive farm use zone) ;

(C) Processing, as defined by ORS 517.750 (Definitions for ORS 517.702 to 517.989) , of aggregate into asphalt or portland cement; and

(D) Processing of other mineral resources and other subsurface resources.

(c) Private parks, playgrounds, hunting and fishing preserves and campgrounds. Subject to the approval of the county governing body or its designee, a private campground may provide yurts for overnight camping. No more than one-third or a maximum of 10 campsites, whichever is smaller, may include a yurt. The yurt shall be located on the ground or on a wood floor with no permanent foundation. Upon request of a county governing body, the Land Conservation and Development Commission may provide by rule for an increase in the number of yurts allowed on all or a portion of the campgrounds in a county if the commission determines that the increase will comply with the standards described in ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) (1). As used in this paragraph, “yurt” means a round, domed shelter of cloth or canvas on a collapsible frame with no plumbing, sewage disposal hookup or internal cooking appliance.

(d) Parks and playgrounds. A public park may be established consistent with the provisions of ORS 195.120 (Rules and planning goal amendments for parks required) .

(e) Community centers owned by a governmental agency or a nonprofit community organization and operated primarily by and for residents of the local rural community. A community center authorized under this paragraph may provide services to veterans, including but not limited to emergency and transitional shelter, preparation and service of meals, vocational and educational counseling and referral to local, state or federal agencies providing medical, mental health, disability income replacement and substance abuse services, only in a facility that is in existence on January 1, 2006. The services may not include direct delivery of medical, mental health, disability income replacement or substance abuse services.

(f) Golf courses on land:

(A) Determined not to be high-value farmland, as defined in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) (10); or

(B) Determined to be high-value farmland described in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) (10)(c) if the land:

(i) Is not otherwise described in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336) (10);

(ii) Is surrounded on all sides by an approved golf course; and

(iii) Is west of U.S. Highway 101.

(g) Commercial utility facilities for the purpose of generating power for public use by sale. If the area zoned for exclusive farm use is high-value farmland, a photovoltaic solar power generation facility may be established as a commercial utility facility as provided in ORS 215.447 (Photovoltaic solar power generation facilities on high-value farmland) . A renewable energy facility as defined in ORS 215.446 (Renewable energy facility) may be established as a commercial utility facility.

(h) Personal-use airports for airplanes and helicopter pads, including associated hangar, maintenance and service facilities. A personal-use airport, as used in this section, means an airstrip restricted, except for aircraft emergencies, to use by the owner, and, on an infrequent and occasional basis, by invited guests, and by commercial aviation activities in connection with agricultural operations. No aircraft may be based on a personal-use airport other than those owned or controlled by the owner of the airstrip. Exceptions to the activities permitted under this definition may be granted through waiver action by the Oregon Department of Aviation in specific instances. A personal-use airport lawfully existing as of September 13, 1975, shall continue to be permitted subject to any applicable rules of the Oregon Department of Aviation.

(i) Home occupations as provided in ORS 215.448 (Home occupations) .

(j) A facility for the primary processing of forest products, provided that such facility is found to not seriously interfere with accepted farming practices and is compatible with farm uses described in ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) (2). Such a facility may be approved for a one-year period which is renewable. These facilities are intended to be only portable or temporary in nature. The primary processing of a forest product, as used in this section, means the use of a portable chipper or stud mill or other similar methods of initial treatment of a forest product in order to enable its shipment to market. Forest products, as used in this section, means timber grown upon a parcel of land or contiguous land where the primary processing facility is located.

(k) A site for the disposal of solid waste approved by the governing body of a city or county or both and for which a permit has been granted under ORS 459.245 (Issuance of permits) by the Department of Environmental Quality together with equipment, facilities or buildings necessary for its operation.

(L) One manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle, or the temporary residential use of an existing building, 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. Within three months of the end of the hardship, the manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle shall be removed or demolished or, in the case of an existing building, the building shall be removed, demolished or returned to an allowed nonresidential use. The governing body or its designee shall provide for periodic review of the hardship claimed under this paragraph. A temporary residence approved under this paragraph is not eligible for replacement under subsection (1)(p) of this section.

(m) Transmission towers over 200 feet in height.

(n) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Commercial dog boarding kennels; or

(B) Dog training classes or testing trials that cannot be established under subsection (1)(x) of this section.

(o) Residential homes as defined in ORS 197.660 (Definitions) , in existing dwellings.

(p) The propagation, cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of aquatic species that are not under the jurisdiction of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission or insect species. Insect species shall not include any species under quarantine by the State Department of Agriculture or the United States Department of Agriculture. The county shall provide notice of all applications under this paragraph to the State Department of Agriculture. Notice shall be provided in accordance with the county’s land use regulations but shall be mailed at least 20 calendar days prior to any administrative decision or initial public hearing on the application.

(q) Construction of additional passing and travel lanes requiring the acquisition of right of way but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels.

(r) Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways involving the removal or displacement of buildings but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels.

(s) Improvement of public road and highway related facilities, such as maintenance yards, weigh stations and rest areas, where additional property or right of way is required but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels.

(t) A destination resort that is approved consistent with the requirements of any statewide planning goal relating to the siting of a destination resort.

(u) Room and board arrangements for a maximum of five unrelated persons in existing residences.

(v) Operations for the extraction and bottling of water.

(w) Expansion of existing county fairgrounds and activities directly relating to county fairgrounds governed by county fair boards established pursuant to ORS 565.210 (County fairs) .

(x) A living history museum related to resource based activities owned and operated by a governmental agency or a local historical society, together with limited commercial activities and facilities that are directly related to the use and enjoyment of the museum and located within authentic buildings of the depicted historic period or the museum administration building, if areas other than an exclusive farm use zone cannot accommodate the museum and related activities or if the museum administration buildings and parking lot are located within one quarter mile of an urban growth boundary. As used in this paragraph:

(A) “Living history museum” means a facility designed to depict and interpret everyday life and culture of some specific historic period using authentic buildings, tools, equipment and people to simulate past activities and events; and

(B) “Local historical society” means the local historical society recognized by the county governing body and organized under ORS chapter 65.

(y) An aerial fireworks display business that has been in continuous operation at its current location within an exclusive farm use zone since December 31, 1986, and possesses a wholesaler’s permit to sell or provide fireworks.

(z) A landscape contracting business, as defined in ORS 671.520 (Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760) , or a business providing landscape architecture services, as described in ORS 671.318 (Businesses providing landscape architecture services) , if the business is pursued in conjunction with the growing and marketing of nursery stock on the land that constitutes farm use.

(aa) Public or private schools for kindergarten through grade 12, including all buildings essential to the operation of a school, primarily for residents of the rural area in which the school is located.

(bb) Equine and equine-affiliated therapeutic and counseling activities, provided:

(A) The activities are conducted in existing buildings that were lawfully constructed on the property before January 1, 2019, or in new buildings that are accessory, incidental and subordinate to the farm use on the tract; and

(B) All individuals conducting therapeutic or counseling activities are acting within the proper scope of any licenses required by the state.

(cc) Guest ranches in eastern Oregon, as described in ORS 215.461 (Guest ranch) .

(dd) Child care facilities, preschool recorded programs or school-age recorded programs that are:

(A) Authorized under ORS 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) ;

(B) Primarily for the children of residents and workers of the rural area in which the facility or program is located; and

(C) Colocated with a community center or a public or private school allowed under this subsection.

(3) Roads, highways and other transportation facilities and improvements not allowed under subsections (1) and (2) of this section may be established, subject to the approval of the governing body or its designee, in areas zoned for exclusive farm use subject to:

(a) Adoption of an exception to the goal related to agricultural lands and to any other applicable goal with which the facility or improvement does not comply; or

(b) ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) for those uses identified by rule of the Land Conservation and Development Commission as provided in section 3, chapter 529, Oregon Laws 1993.

(4) The following agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities that are related to and supportive of agriculture may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use:

(a) A county may authorize a single agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity on a tract in a calendar year by an authorization that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferable with, a conveyance of the tract, if the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity meets any local standards that apply and:

(A) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity is incidental and subordinate to existing farm use on the tract;

(B) The duration of the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity does not exceed 72 consecutive hours;

(C) The maximum attendance at the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity does not exceed 500 people;

(D) The maximum number of motor vehicles parked at the site of the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity does not exceed 250 vehicles;

(E) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity complies with ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) ;

(F) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity occurs outdoors, in temporary structures, or in existing permitted structures, subject to health and fire and life safety requirements; and

(G) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity complies with conditions established for:

(i) Planned hours of operation;

(ii) Access, egress and parking;

(iii) A traffic management plan that identifies the projected number of vehicles and any anticipated use of public roads; and

(iv) Sanitation and solid waste.

(b) In the alternative to paragraphs (a) and (c) of this subsection, a county may authorize, through an expedited, single-event license, a single agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity on a tract in a calendar year by an expedited, single-event license that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferable with, a conveyance of the tract. A decision concerning an expedited, single-event license is not a land use decision, as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) . To approve an expedited, single-event license, the governing body of a county or its designee must determine that the proposed agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity meets any local standards that apply, and the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity:

(A) Must be incidental and subordinate to existing farm use on the tract;

(B) May not begin before 6 a.m. or end after 10 p.m.;

(C) May not involve more than 100 attendees or 50 vehicles;

(D) May not include the artificial amplification of music or voices before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.;

(E) May not require or involve the construction or use of a new permanent structure in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity;

(F) Must be located on a tract of at least 10 acres unless the owners or residents of adjoining properties consent, in writing, to the location; and

(G) Must comply with applicable health and fire and life safety requirements.

(c) In the alternative to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, a county may authorize up to six agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities on a tract in a calendar year by a limited use permit that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferable with, a conveyance of the tract. The agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities must meet any local standards that apply, and the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities:

(A) Must be incidental and subordinate to existing farm use on the tract;

(B) May not, individually, exceed a duration of 72 consecutive hours;

(C) May not require that a new permanent structure be built, used or occupied in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities;

(D) Must comply with ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) ;

(E) May not, in combination with other agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities authorized in the area, materially alter the stability of the land use pattern in the area; and

(F) Must comply with conditions established for:

(i) The types of agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities that are authorized during each calendar year, including the number and duration of the agri-tourism or other commercial events and activities, the anticipated daily attendance and the hours of operation;

(ii) The location of existing structures and the location of proposed temporary structures to be used in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities;

(iii) The location of access and egress and parking facilities to be used in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities;

(iv) Traffic management, including the projected number of vehicles and any anticipated use of public roads; and

(v) Sanitation and solid waste.

(d) In addition to paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection, a county may authorize agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities that occur more frequently or for a longer period or that do not otherwise comply with paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection if the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities comply with any local standards that apply and the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities:

(A) Are incidental and subordinate to existing commercial farm use of the tract and are necessary to support the commercial farm uses or the commercial agricultural enterprises in the area;

(B) Comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(C), (D), (E) and (F) of this subsection;

(C) Occur on a lot or parcel that complies with the acknowledged minimum lot or parcel size; and

(D) Do not exceed 18 events or activities in a calendar year.

(5) A holder of a permit authorized by a county under subsection (4)(d) of this section must request review of the permit at four-year intervals. Upon receipt of a request for review, the county shall:

(a) Provide public notice and an opportunity for public comment as part of the review process; and

(b) Limit its review to events and activities authorized by the permit, conformance with conditions of approval required by the permit and the standards established by subsection (4)(d) of this section.

(6) For the purposes of subsection (4) of this section:

(a) A county may authorize the use of temporary structures established in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities authorized under subsection (4) of this section. However, the temporary structures must be removed at the end of the agri-tourism or other event or activity. The county may not approve an alteration to the land in connection with an agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity authorized under subsection (4) of this section, including, but not limited to, grading, filling or paving.

(b) The county may issue the limited use permits authorized by subsection (4)(c) of this section for two calendar years. When considering an application for renewal, the county shall ensure compliance with the provisions of subsection (4)(c) of this section, any local standards that apply and conditions that apply to the permit or to the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities authorized by the permit.

(c) The authorizations provided by subsection (4) of this section are in addition to other authorizations that may be provided by law, except that “outdoor mass gathering” and “other gathering,” as those terms are used in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) (10)(d), do not include agri-tourism or other commercial events and activities. [1983 c.826 §17; 1985 c.544 §3; 1985 c.583 §2; 1985 c.604 §4; 1985 c.717 §7; 1985 c.811 §7; 1987 c.227 §2; 1987 c.729 §5a; 1987 c.886 §10; 1989 c.224 §27; 1989 c.525 §2; 1989 c.564 §9; 1989 c.648 §61; 1989 c.739 §2; 1989 c.837 §27; 1989 c.861 §2; 1989 c.964 §11; 1991 c.459 §348; 1991 c.950 §1; 1993 c.466 §2; 1993 c.704 §3; 1993 c.792 §14; subsections (3) to (8) renumbered 215.284 (Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use) in 1993; 1995 c.528 §2; 1997 c.250 §2; 1997 c.276 §2; 1997 c.312 §2; 1997 c.318 §3; 1997 c.363 §2; 1997 c.862 §3; 1999 c.320 §1; 1999 c.608 §2; 1999 c.640 §2; 1999 c.756 §§14a,14b; 1999 c.758 §2; 1999 c.816 §2; 1999 c.935 §22; 2001 c.149 §§2,3; 2001 c.488 §§2,3; 2001 c.544 §§1,2; 2001 c.613 §§8,9; 2001 c.676 §§2,3; 2001 c.757 §§2,3; 2001 c.941 §§2,3; 2003 c.247 §3; 2005 c.22 §163; 2005 c.354 §4; 2005 c.609 §26; 2005 c.625 §76; 2005 c.693 §3; 2005 c.737 §1; 2007 c.71 §72; 2007 c.541 §2; 2007 c.739 §36; 2009 c.850 §2; 2011 c.459 §3; 2011 c.462 §2; 2011 c.567 §2; 2011 c.679 §8; 2012 c.74 §3; 2013 c.197 §2; 2013 c.242 §4; 2013 c.462 §§5,8; 2017 c.148 §§3,4; 2017 c.253 §§5,6; 2017 c.393 §§1,2; 2017 c.504 §§5,6; 2018 c.119 §§3,4; 2019 c.244 §§5,6; 2019 c.270 §§3,4; 2019 c.410 §§8,9; 2019 c.440 §7; 2019 c.650 §§7,8; 2021 c.369 §10]

Source: Section 215.283 — Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 203.075 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 203 / Section 203.075
203.075 Applicable law for local improvement assessments
Status: in_force

When a county governing body orders the construction of a local improvement and levies an assessment for all or part of the cost of the improvement against property benefited by the improvement, if there is a conflict between ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) to 223.295 (Limit on city indebtedness) , 223.387 (Description of real property) to 223.399 (Powers of local government concerning assessments for local improvements) , 223.405 (Definitions for ORS 223.405 to 223.485) to 223.485 (When reassessment authority inapplicable) and 223.770 (Assessment of public property benefited by improvements) and a county charter, county ordinance or another statute, the charter, ordinance or other statute shall prevail. [1987 c.615 §2; 1991 c.902 §109; 1995 c.333 §14; 2017 c.17 §18]

Source: Section 203.075 — Applicable law for local improvement assessments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors203.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.170 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.170
215.170 Authority of cities in unincorporated area
Status: in_force

The powers of an incorporated city to control subdivision and other partitioning of land and to rename thoroughfares in adjacent unincorporated areas shall continue unimpaired by ORS 215.010 (Definitions) to 215.190 (Violation of ordinances or regulations) and 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) until the county governing body that has jurisdiction over the area adopts regulations for controlling subdivision there. Any part of the area subject to the county regulations shall cease to be subject to the two powers of the city, unless otherwise provided in an urban growth area management agreement jointly adopted by a city and county to establish procedures for regulating land use outside the city limits and within an urban growth boundary acknowledged under ORS 197.251 (Compliance acknowledgment) . [Amended by 1963 c.619 §10; 1983 c.570 §4]

Source: Section 215.170 — Authority of cities in unincorporated area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.255 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.255
209.255 Amendment of survey map or narrative by affidavit of correction
Status: in_force

(1) Any survey map or narrative filed and recorded under the provisions of this chapter may be amended by an affidavit of correction:

(a) To show any courses or distances omitted from the map or narrative;

(b) To correct an error in any courses or distances shown on the map or narrative;

(c) To correct an error in the description of the real property shown on the map or narrative; or

(d) To correct any other errors or omissions where the error or omission is ascertainable from the data shown on the map or narrative as recorded.

(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit changes in courses or distances for the purpose of redesigning parcel configurations.

(3) The affidavit of correction shall be prepared by the registered professional land surveyor who filed the map or narrative. In the event of the death, disability or retirement from practice of the surveyor who filed the map or narrative, the county surveyor may prepare the affidavit of correction. The affidavit shall set forth in detail the corrections made. The seal and original signature of the registered professional land surveyor making the affidavit shall be affixed to the affidavit.

(4) The county surveyor having jurisdiction of the map or narrative shall certify that the affidavit of correction has been examined and that the changes shown on the map or narrative are changes permitted under this section.

(5) The surveyor who prepared the affidavit shall cause the affidavit to be recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county where the survey or narrative is recorded. The county clerk shall promptly return the recorded affidavit to the county surveyor who shall note the correction and the recorder’s filing information with permanent ink, upon the original survey or narrative filed in accordance with ORS 209.250 (Survey by registered land surveyor) . The corrections and filing information shall be marked in such a manner so as not to obliterate any portion of the survey or narrative.

(6) In addition to the fees established by ORS 205.320 (Fees collected by county clerk) for recording the affidavit in the county deed records, the county clerk shall collect a fee set by the county governing body. The county clerk shall collect the fee as set by the county governing body to be paid to the county surveyor for services provided under this section. [1983 c.309 §10; 1989 c.394 §15; 1993 c.219 §14; 1999 c.654 §23]

Source: Section 209.255 — Amendment of survey map or narrative by affidavit of correction; preparation, certification and recording of affidavit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.395 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.395
205.395 Payment of fees by state agencies for entry in County Clerk Lien Record
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 182.040 (Boards and commissions to pay counties for services) to 182.060 (County clerk to record instruments affecting realty for state boards and commissions) and 205.320 (Fees collected by county clerk) relating to the time and manner of payment of fees to the county clerk, a state officer or state agency that records a warrant, order, a certified copy of the judgment or lien record abstract or other document with a county clerk for entry in the County Clerk Lien Record shall not be required to pay the fee for that service in advance or at the time the entry is made. Except as provided in ORS 137.270 (Effect of felony conviction on property of defendant) the county clerk, on the 10th day of each month, shall provide the officer or agency with an itemized statement of all recordings made by the officer or agency for the preceding month, together with the total charge therefor. The officer or agency, upon receipt of the itemized statement, shall promptly pay the amount due the county. The fees that may be charged and collected by the county clerk for recording and making entry of any instrument in the County Clerk Lien Record are those fees prescribed for recording documents. [1983 c.696 §2; 1987 c.586 §36]

Source: Section 205.395 — Payment of fees by state agencies for entry in County Clerk Lien Record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 208.150 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 208 / Section 208.150
208.150 Delivery of property to successor
Status: in_force

The county treasurer shall, at the expiration of the term of the county treasurer, deliver to the successor of the county treasurer all public money, books and papers in the possession of the county treasurer.

Source: Section 208.150 — Delivery of property to successor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors208.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 201.200 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 201 / Section 201.200
201.200 Lane County
Status: in_force

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

(a) All that portion of Oregon lying south of Linn County, and south of so much of Benton County as is east of Umpqua County.

(b) The southern boundary of Lane County is as follows: Beginning at a point in the present boundary line between Lane and Klamath Counties on the summit of the Cascade Range, at a point due east of the southeast corner of township 24 south, range 5 east of the Willamette Meridian; thence west on the township line to the Willamette Meridian, at the southeast corner of township 24 south, range 1 west; thence north seven and one-half miles to the east one-quarter section corner of section 25, township 23 south, range 1 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west on the one-half section line 18 miles to the west one-quarter section corner of section 30, township 23 south, range 3 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north four and one-half miles to the southeast corner of township 22 south, range 4 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west on the township line one and one-half miles to the south one-quarter corner of section 35, township 22 south, range 4 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north 12 miles to the north one-quarter corner of section 2, township 21 south, range 4 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west ten and one-half miles to the southwest corner of township 20 south, range 5 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north two miles to the southeast corner of section 24, township 20 south, range 6 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west six miles to the southwest corner of section 19, township 20 south, range 6 west of Willamette Meridian; thence north one and one-half miles to the east one-quarter corner of section 13, township 20 south, range 7 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west three miles to the west one-quarter corner of section 15, township 20 south, range 7 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north two and one-half miles to the northwest corner of section 3, township 20 south, range 7 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west on township line to northwest corner of township 20 south, range 7 west; thence north to the southeast corner of section 24, township 19 south, range 8 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west two miles to the southwest corner of section 23, township 19 south, range 8 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north two miles to the southwest corner of section 11, township 19 south, range 8 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west to the northwest corner of section 16, township 19 south, range 8 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence north one mile to the northwest corner, section 9, township 19 south, range 8 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west on section line two miles to the northwest corner of section 7, township 19 south, range 8 west of Willamette Meridian; thence north to the northeast corner of section 12, township 19 south, range 9 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west six miles on the section line to the southwest corner section 6, township 19 south, range 9 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence south on township line to northeast corner of section 12, township 19 south, range 10 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west on section line one-quarter mile; thence south one-half mile; thence west one-quarter mile; thence south one-quarter mile; thence west one-quarter mile; thence south one-quarter mile; thence west one-quarter mile to the southwest corner of section 12, township 19 south, range 10 west; thence south one-quarter mile; thence west one-quarter mile; thence south one-quarter mile; thence west one-half mile; thence south one-quarter mile; thence west one-half mile; thence south one-quarter mile; thence west one-quarter mile to the corner common to sections 15 and 22, township 19 south, range 10 west; thence south one-quarter mile; thence west one-quarter mile; thence south one-quarter mile, thence west three-quarters mile; thence south one-quarter mile; thence west one-quarter mile; thence south one-quarter mile; thence west one-quarter mile to the northeast corner of section 29, township 19 south, range 10 west; thence west one mile to the northwest corner of section 29; thence south to the southeast corner of section 31, township 19 south, range 10 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west to the northeast corner of township 20 south, range 11 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence south one-half mile to the east one-quarter corner of section 1, township 20 south, range 11 west of the Willamette Meridian; thence west on the half-section line to the Pacific Ocean.

(c) Beginning at a point on the left bank of the Willamette River where the south line of section 16, in township 15 south, range 4 west of the Willamette Meridian intersects the left bank, that point being 58 links east of the one-quarter section corner on the south line of section 16; thence running along the meanders of the left bank north 49 degrees east 4.50 chains; thence north 10 degrees east 14.50 chains; thence north 28 degrees west 13.50 chains; thence north 7 degrees west 28.70 chains; thence north 15 degrees east 7.30 chains; thence north 30 degrees east 3.50 chains; thence north 59 degrees east 7.85 chains; thence north 82 degrees east 4.50 chains; thence north 40 degrees east four chains; thence north 10 degrees east 4.50 chains to the meander corner on the north line of section 16 where the section line intersects the left bank of the river, that point being south 89 degrees 30 minutes east 14.18 chains distant from the one-quarter section corner on the north line of section 16 in such township and range; thence south 89 degrees 30 minutes east four chains more or less to the center of the main channel of the Willamette River; thence following the center of the main channel of the river in a southerly direction up stream to the south line of section 16; thence north 89 degrees 30 minutes west 10 chains more or less to the point of beginning, and containing 120 acres more or less.

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

Note: In addition to the boundary described in 201.200 (Lane County) , the eastern boundary of Lane County is the summit of the Cascade Range adjacent to parts of the western boundaries of Deschutes County (see 201.090 (Deschutes County) ) and Klamath County (see 201.180 (Klamath County) ). The northern boundary of Lane County is the southern boundaries of Linn (see 201.220 (Linn County) ), Benton (see 201.020 (Benton County) ), and Lincoln (see 201.210 (Lincoln County) ) Counties. The western boundary of Lane County is the Pacific Ocean.

Umpqua County, referred to in 201.200 (Lane County) (1), was incorporated in Douglas County in 1863.

Source: Section 201.200 — Lane County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors201.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 204.121 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 204 / Section 204.121
204.121 Compensation and appointment of officers, deputies and employees in counties subject to county civil service law
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that no provision of ORS 204.112 (County compensation board) , 204.116 (Governing body to fix compensation of county officers, deputies and employees) , 204.126 (Change in compensation of elective officers) or 204.601 (Number and appointment of deputies and other employees) shall supersede any provision of the county civil service law, and when any conflict arises between any provision of ORS 204.112 (County compensation board) , 204.116 (Governing body to fix compensation of county officers, deputies and employees) , 204.126 (Change in compensation of elective officers) or 204.601 (Number and appointment of deputies and other employees) and any provision of the county civil service law, then the county civil service law shall prevail. [1953 c.306 §10; 1981 c.48 §4; 1989 c.941 §2]

Source: Section 204.121 — Compensation and appointment of officers, deputies and employees in counties subject to county civil service law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors204.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.240 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.240
202.240 Payment of apportioned indebtedness
Status: in_force

The amount of indebtedness of a county organized or acquiring new territory as provided in this chapter, as ascertained by the joint board of county courts, shall be paid to the county from which it segregates or from which the territory is taken, in the warrants of the new county thus segregated or the warrants of the county acquiring new territory, as the case may be.

Source: Section 202.240 — Payment of apportioned indebtedness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.238 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.238
205.238 Return of instrument after recordation
Status: in_force

In every county, the county clerk shall return any instrument presented for recording to the person authorized to receive the instrument. The county clerk shall return the instrument by personally delivering or mailing the instrument not later than the 10th business day, not counting days on which the recording office is closed, after the date of recordation. [1991 c.230 §6]

Source: Section 205.238 — Return of instrument after recordation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 205.180 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 205 / Section 205.180
205.180 Entry in appropriate record of instruments received for recording
Status: in_force

(1) The county clerk shall make in the appropriate record correct entries of every instrument required by law to be recorded.

(2) Whenever any instrument has been received for record, the county clerk shall immediately place upon such instrument a certificate, noting the day, hour and minute of its reception and fees received for recording and, when recorded, a reference to where it is recorded. The date of record of such instrument is the date of recordation.

(3) Whenever any instrument has been recorded, the county clerk shall immediately make an entry in the record of the clerk with the amount paid as fee for recording.

(4) After such instrument has been recorded the county clerk shall return it to the person who recorded or is authorized to receive the same, writing the name of the person to whom it is delivered in the record. [Amended by 1987 c.586 §33; 1999 c.654 §18]

Source: Section 205.180 — Entry in appropriate record of instruments received for recording , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors205.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 204.020 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 204 / Section 204.020
204.020 When terms of office commence
Status: in_force

(1) The term of office of each officer elected pursuant to ORS 204.005 (Election or appointment of county officers) commences on the first Monday of January next following election to office.

(2) Before entering upon any elective office listed in ORS 204.005 (Election or appointment of county officers) , the person who has received a certificate of election must qualify by filing with the county clerk of the county in which the person is elected the person’s oath of office, subscribed by the person, to the effect that the person will support the Constitution of the United States and of this state, and faithfully carry out the office being assumed. The person shall also give and file the undertaking provided for under subsection (3) of this section.

(3) A county governing body may require, by ordinance, for the filing by each officer under ORS 204.005 (Election or appointment of county officers) , prior to that officer assuming office, of an official undertaking with such surety as the governing body determines necessary or of an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , in either case in a reasonable amount with the county governing body. [Amended by 1981 c.41 §1; 1983 c.327 §15; 1991 c.331 §46; 1997 c.631 §426; 2009 c.491 §4; 2017 c.749 §1]

Source: Section 204.020 — When terms of office commence; filing oath of office and undertaking , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors204.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.461 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.461
215.461 Guest ranch
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 215.462 (Limitations on guest ranch) :

(a) “Guest lodging unit” means a guest room in a lodge, bunkhouse, cottage or cabin used only for transient overnight lodging and not for a permanent residence.

(b) “Guest ranch” means a facility for guest lodging units, passive recreational activities described in subsection (6) of this section and food services described in subsection (7) of this section that are incidental and accessory to an existing and continuing livestock operation that qualifies as a farm use.

(c) “Livestock” means cattle, sheep, horses and bison.

(2) Subject to the provisions of ORS 215.296 (Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones) (1) and (2) and other approval or siting standards of a county, a guest ranch under ORS 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (2)(cc) may be established in an area of eastern Oregon, as defined in ORS 321.805 (Definitions for ORS 321.805 to 321.855) , that is zoned for exclusive farm use unless the proposed site of the guest ranch is within the boundaries of or surrounded by:

(a) A federally designated wilderness area or a wilderness study area;

(b) A federally designated wildlife refuge;

(c) A federally designated area of critical environmental concern; or

(d) An area established by an Act of Congress for the protection of scenic or ecological resources.

(3) The guest ranch must be located on a lawfully established unit of land that:

(a) Is at least 160 acres;

(b) Contains the dwelling of the individual conducting the livestock operation; and

(c) Is not high-value farmland, as described in ORS 215.710 (High-value farmland description for ORS 215.705) .

(4) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, the guest lodging units of the guest ranch cumulatively must:

(a) Include not fewer than four nor more than 10 overnight guest lodging units; and

(b) Not exceed a total of 12,000 square feet in floor area, not counting the floor area of a lodge that is dedicated to kitchen area, rest rooms, storage or other shared or common indoor space.

(5) For every increment of 160 acres that the lawfully established unit of land on which the guest ranch is located exceeds the minimum 160-acre requirement described in subsection (3) of this section, up to five additional overnight guest lodging units not exceeding a total of 6,000 square feet of floor area may be included in the guest ranch for a total of not more than 25 guest lodging units and 30,000 square feet of floor area.

(6) A guest ranch may provide passive recreational activities that can be provided in conjunction with the livestock operation’s natural setting including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping and swimming. A guest ranch may not provide intensively developed recreational facilities, including golf courses as identified in ORS 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) .

(7) A guest ranch may provide food services only for guests of the guest ranch, individuals accompanying the guests and individuals attending a special event at the guest ranch. The cost of meals, if any, may be included in the fee to visit or stay at the guest ranch. A guest ranch may not sell individual meals to an individual who is not a guest of the guest ranch, an individual accompanying a guest or an individual attending a special event at the guest ranch.

(8) A guest ranch that is authorized by a county under this section on or after January 1, 2020, shall annually report to the county. Counties shall make available to the public, upon request, reports collected from guest ranches under this subsection. The report must contain:

(a) The size of the guest ranch’s livestock operation;

(b) The income that the guest ranch obtained from:

(A) Livestock operations; and

(B) Guest ranch activities; and

(c) Other information the county may require to ensure ongoing compliance with this section or any condition of approval required by the county. [2018 c.15 §2; 2019 c.270 §2]

Source: Section 215.461 — Guest ranch; conditions; permissible uses; reporting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 210.210 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 210 / Section 210.210
210.210 Duties and powers of accountant
Status: in_force

A county accountant shall:

(1) Keep a register of all claims presented against the county and place upon each a uniform mark or stamp, to indicate that it has been examined by the accountant.

(2) Keep an account with each department of the county government and with each county official.

(3) Check the deposits made with the county treasurer, by the several officers, of the fees received daily by them, and the fines, forfeited bails and all county, school, road, state or other funds received from any source and deposited with the county treasurer.

(4) Establish and maintain, in each department and office of the county, such system of keeping accounts and transacting the county business as shall secure accuracy, economy and protection of the county’s interests.

(5) At all times have access to any and all public books, records, and documents kept by the various officers of the county.

(6) See that all fees, dues or funds of any description, or on any account to which the county is entitled, are deposited with the county treasurer; and immediately report to the board of county commissioners any officer in default in this regard.

(7) Examine all reports of sheriffs, as to the collection of taxes, and all other general or special reports of officers or persons where any of the county’s finances are involved, and report to the board of county commissioners findings and recommendations in each case.

(8) Prepare and publish, at the close of business on June 30 of each year, a statement showing the contracts entered into by the county for the year covered by the report, the name of the contractor, the work contracted for, the amount of the same, whether the bonds were required and the amount and whether let privately or by public bidding, and also publish a certified statement of the assets and liabilities of the county.

(9) Prepare at least once in each calendar year an exhibit of all receipts and disbursements of the county fund for the year. Such exhibit shall also include a detailed statement of the expenses of the county, segregated as to each office and each department of the county government and business, showing the total amounts for which warrants or orders were issued or drawn during the year, and a statement showing the total amount of money paid into the county treasury for the year, from what source derived, and the amounts apportioned to the various funds. [Amended by 1981 c.216 §11; 1983 c.310 §12; 1991 c.683 §1]

Source: Section 210.210 — Duties and powers of accountant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors210.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.730 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.730
215.730 Additional criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705
Status: in_force

(1) A local government shall require as a condition of approval of a single-family dwelling allowed under ORS 215.705 (Dwellings in farm or forest zone) on lands zoned forestland that:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) If the lot or parcel is more than 30 acres in eastern Oregon as defined in ORS 321.805 (Definitions for ORS 321.805 to 321.855) , the property owner submits a stocking survey report to the assessor and the assessor verifies that the minimum stocking requirements adopted under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) have been met; or

(B) If the lot or parcel is more than 10 acres in western Oregon as defined in ORS 321.257 (Definitions for ORS 321.257 to 321.390) , the property owner submits a stocking survey report to the assessor and the assessor verifies that the minimum stocking requirements adopted under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) have been met.

(b) The dwelling meets the following requirements:

(A) The dwelling has a fire retardant roof.

(B) The dwelling will not be sited on a slope of greater than 40 percent.

(C) Evidence is provided that the domestic water supply is from a source authorized by the Water Resources Department and not from a Class II stream as designated by the State Board of Forestry.

(D) The dwelling is located upon a parcel within a fire protection district or is provided with residential fire protection by contract.

(E) If the dwelling is not within a fire protection district, the applicant provides evidence that the applicant has asked to be included in the nearest such district.

(F) If the dwelling has a chimney or chimneys, each chimney has a spark arrester.

(G) The owner provides and maintains primary fuel-free break and secondary break areas on land surrounding the dwelling that is owned or controlled by the owner.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a governing body determines that meeting the requirement of subsection (1)(b)(D) of this section would be impracticable, the governing body may provide an alternative means for protecting the dwelling from fire hazards. The means selected may include a fire sprinkling system, on-site equipment and water storage or other methods that are reasonable, given the site conditions.

(b) If a water supply is required under this subsection, it shall be a swimming pool, pond, lake or similar body of water that at all times contains at least 4,000 gallons or a stream that has a minimum flow of at least one cubic foot per second. Road access shall be provided to within 15 feet of the water’s edge for fire-fighting pumping units, and the road access shall accommodate a turnaround for fire-fighting equipment. [1993 c.792 §5; 1995 c.812 §6; 1997 c.293 §1; 2003 c.621 §103]

Source: Section 215.730 — Additional criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 202.270 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.270
202.270 Renumbering of school and road districts
Status: in_force

School districts and road districts within the counties affected by proceedings under this chapter, shall be renumbered so as to make their number in each county run consecutively, and the number of existing school districts may when necessary be changed to effect that purpose.

Source: Section 202.270 — Renumbering of school and road districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors202.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 209.015 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 209 / Section 209.015
209.015 Authority to enter upon land
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, the county surveyor, and employees and agents of the county surveyor, may enter upon any land for the purpose of surveying or performing any work necessary to carry out existing laws and may establish permanent survey monuments.

(2) Any person exercising the right of entry granted under subsection (1) of this section shall do so with no unnecessary damage to the land entered upon.

(3) A county surveyor or any employee or agent of the county surveyor shall not enter upon or establish any permanent survey monument upon any property without first providing notice to the landowner or landowners and the occupant of the property. [1993 c.219 §2]

Source: Section 209.015 — Authority to enter upon land; no unnecessary damage; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors209.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 215.030 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.030
215.030 Membership of planning commission
Status: in_force

(1) The county planning commission shall consist of five, seven or nine members appointed by the governing body for four-year terms, or until their respective successors are appointed and qualified; provided that in the first instance the terms of the initial members shall be staggered for one, two, three and four years.

(2) A commission member may be removed by the governing body, after hearing, for misconduct or nonperformance of duty.

(3) Any vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the governing body for the unexpired term.

(4) Members of the commission shall serve without compensation other than reimbursement for duly authorized expenses.

(5) Members of a commission shall be residents of the various geographic areas of the county. No more than two voting members shall be engaged principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit, as individuals, or be members of any partnership or officers or employees of any corporation that is engaged principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit. No more than two voting members shall be engaged in the same kind of occupation, business, trade or profession.

(6) The governing body may designate one or more officers of the county to be nonvoting members of the commission.

(7) Except for subsection (5) of this section, the governing body may provide by ordinance for alternative rules to those specified in this section. [Amended by 1963 c.619 §2; 1973 c.552 §2; 1977 c.766 §1]

Source: Section 215.030 — Membership of planning commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 206.050 — OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 206 / Section 206.050
206.050 Commanding assistance in process serving
Status: in_force

(1) When an officer finds, or has reason to apprehend, that resistance will be made to the execution or service of any process, order or paper delivered to the officer for execution or service, and authorized by law, the officer may command as many adult inhabitants of the county of the officer as the officer may think proper and necessary to assist the officer in overcoming the resistance, and if necessary, in seizing, arresting and confining the resisters and their aiders and abettors, to be punished according to law.

(2) National Guard members are exempt from any service commanded under subsection (1) of this section while they continue to be active members. [Amended by 1961 c.454 §209; 2007 c.255 §12]

Source: Section 206.050 — Commanding assistance in process serving , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors206.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).