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ORS 215.283 - Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties - 2017 Oregon Revised Statutes
2017 ORS Vol. 6 Chapter 215 Section 215.283
2017 ORS 215.283¹
Chapter 119 Oregon Laws 2018 (SB 1533)
Relating to the siting of facilities that incorporate nonclinical treatment settings; amending ORS 215.213 and 215.283.
(1) The following uses may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use:
(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).
(p) Subject to section 2, chapter 462, Oregon Laws 2013, alteration, restoration or replacement of a 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 crops or for the production of biofuel, as defined in ORS 315.141 (Biomass production or collection), if the facility is located on a farm operation that provides at least one-quarter of the farm crops processed at the facility, or an establishment for the slaughter, processing or selling of poultry or poultry products pursuant to ORS 603.038 (Licensing exemption for certain poultry processors). If a building is established or used for the processing facility or establishment, the farm operator may not devote more than 10,000 square feet of floor area to the processing facility or establishment, exclusive of the floor area designated for preparation, storage or other farm use. A processing facility or establishment must comply with all applicable siting standards but the standards may not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the processing facility or establishment.
(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:
(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:
(y) A cider business, as described in ORS 215.451 (Cider business).
(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 subsection (1)(r) of this section.
(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;
(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.
(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)(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.
(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:
(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.
(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:
(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:
(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:
(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 ORS 197A.300 to 197A.325) (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.5 44 §§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; 2017 c.148 §3; 2017 c.253 §5; 2017 c.393 §1; 2017 c.504 §5]
Note: The amendments to 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) by section 8, chapter 462, Oregon Laws 2013, become operative January 2, 2024. See section 10, chapter 462, Oregon Laws 2013. The text that is operative on and after January 2, 2024, including amendments by section 4, chapter 148, Oregon Laws 2017, section 6, chapter 253, Oregon Laws 2017, section 2, chapter 393, Oregon Laws 2017, and section 6, chapter 504, Oregon Laws 2017, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties). (1) The following uses may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use:
(p) Alteration, restoration or replacement of a lawfully established dwelling that:
(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, for 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.
(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 ORS 197A.300 to 197A.325) (10)(d), do not include agri-tourism or other commercial events and activities.
Accessory dwelling for farmer’s relative whose assistance in managing farm was re­quired by farmer could be permitted if farmer remained significantly involved in farm opera­tions although relative assumed primary responsibility for managing farm. Hooper v. Clackamas County, 87 Or App 167, 741 P2d 921 (1987), Sup Ct review denied
Winery with tasting room and related retail ac­tivity constitutes commercial ac­tivity in conjunc­tion with farm use in form of vineyard. Craven v. Jackson County, 308 Or 281, 779 P2d 1011 (1989); Friends of Yamhill County v. Yamhill County, 255 Or App 636, 298 P3d 586 (2013)
For purpose of determining whether accessory dwelling for farmer’s relative is permissible, ques­tions of whether farm owner is farm operator and whether owner requires relative’s assistance in con­ducting farm opera­tions are inseparable, and should not be treated as independent ques­tions. Kenagy v. Benton County, 112 Or App 17, 827 P2d 1047 (1992)
Farm owner’s involve­ment with farming opera­tions on leased por­tions of prop­erty combined with owner’s past, present and planned expanded uses on unleased part of prop­erty bring owner within this statute. Kenagy v. Benton County, 115 Or App 131, 838 P2d 1076 (1992), Sup Ct review denied
Proposed activities on farm prop­erty is basis for determining whether relative’s assistance is re­quired. Kenagy v. Benton County, 115 Or App 131, 838 P2d 1076 (1992), Sup Ct review denied
Uses permitted condi­tionally under this sec­tion and ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) cannot be absolutely prohibited by ORS 215.243 (Agricultural land use policy), rather, when possible, effect must be given to both statutory pro­vi­sions. Clark v. Jackson County, 313 Or 508, 836 P2d 710 (1992)
Uses that “may be permitted” in exclusive farm use zone are uses as of right not subject to addi­tional local govern­ment restric­tion. Brentmar v. Jackson County, 321 Or 481, 900 P2d 1030 (1995)
Require­ment that utility facility be “necessary” for pro­vi­sion of service refers only to need to site facility in exclusive farm use zone instead of nonfarmland site, not to selec­tion of facility as means of providing service. Dayton Prairie Water Associa­tion v. Yamhill County, 170 Or App 6, 11 P3d 671 (2000)
“Utility facility” does not include project or site where critical func­tion or func­tions of utility service are accomplished only by naturally occurring processes. Cox v. Polk County, 174 Or App 332, 25 P3d 970 (2001), Sup Ct review denied
Fire service facility has purpose of “providing rural fire protec­tion services” if predominant area served by facility is rural. Keicher v. Clackamas County, 175 Or App 633, 29 P3d 1155 (2001)
Provision of emergency medical services and training is within statutory authoriza­tion for facilities providing rural fire protec­tion services. Keicher v. Clackamas County, 175 Or App 633, 29 P3d 1155 (2001)
“Subsurface of public roads and high­ways” includes entire right-of-way within which thoroughfare has been constructed, not merely hard surface on which traffic travels. Friends of Parrett Mountain v. Northwest Natural Gas Co., 336 Or 93, 79 P3d 869 (2003)
Enact­ment of ORS 215.452 (Winery) and 2010 changes to that statute do not preclude wineries from being es­tab­lished, subject to approval of governing body, in exclusive farm use zone if winery is operated in conjunc­tion with farm use. Friends of Yamhill County v. Yamhill County, 255 Or App 636, 298 P3d 586 (2013)
Commercial ac­tivity is operated conjunc­tion with farm use if commercial ac­tivity reinforces profitability of farm opera­tions and strengthens likelihood that farm use will continue. Friends of Yamhill County v. Yamhill County, 255 Or App 636, 298 P3d 586 (2013)
Promo­tional and fee-based activities that take place outside farm stand structure are permitted in area zoned for exclusive farm use and include outdoor farm-to-plate dinners. Greenfield v. Multnomah County, 259 Or App 687, 317 P3d 274 (2013)
“Structures” means something built or constructed for permanent or temporary use or occupancy by members of public and use and design limita­tions on structures apply to tents, canopies, portable viewing platforms, food cards and ticket kiosks. Greenfield v. Multnomah County, 259 Or App 687, 317 P3d 274 (2013)
“Incidental” as used in this sec­tion limits types of nonfarm crops or livestock items sold at farm stands but does not limit amount of sales of those items. Greenfield v. Multnomah County, 259 Or App 687, 317 P3d 274 (2013)
“Private park” as used in this sec­tion includes low-intensity outdoor recrea­tional use on farm land that has as component natural enjoy­ment of outdoors and recrea­tional use for particular group or class of per­sons. Central Oregon Landwatch v. Deschutes County, 276 Or App 282, 367 P3d 560 (2016)
Where proposed use of prop­erty was to rent out lawn for hosting different events including weddings, wedding recep­tions and family reunions, sole purpose of use was not to maintain tract of land for natural enjoy­ment and outdoor recrea­tional use for particular group or class of per­sons but primarily for commercial events, therefore use was outside scope of “private park” as used in this sec­tion. Central Oregon Landwatch v. Deschutes County, 276 Or App 282, 367 P3d 560 (2016)