reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
OR Rev Stat § 215.447 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.447 - Photovoltaic solar power generation facilities on high-value farmland.

(1) As used in this section, "photovoltaic solar power generation facility" means an assembly of equipment and components that has the primary purpose of converting sunlight into electricity by photovoltaic effect and has the capability of storing or transferring the electricity. (2) A photovoltaic solar power generation facility may be established on land that is high-value farmland, as defined in ORS 195.300 (10)(f)(C), provided the land: (a) Is not located within the boundaries of an irrigation district; (b) Is not at the time of the facility’s establishment, and was not at any time during the 20 years immediately preceding the facility’s establishment, the place of use of a water right permit, certificate, decree, transfer order or ground water registration authorizing the use of water for the purpose of irrigation; (c) Is located within the service area of an electric utility described in ORS 469A.052 (2); (d) Does not exceed the acreage the electric utility reasonably anticipates to be necessary to achieve the applicable renewable portfolio standard described in ORS 469A.052 (3); and (e) Does not qualify as high-value farmland under any other provision of law. (3) When evaluating an application to establish a photovoltaic solar power generation facility under this section, a county: (a) Shall apply the criteria and standards applicable to agricultural land adopted under a statewide land use planning goal relating to agricultural lands; and (b) May not apply the criteria and standards applicable to high-value farmland adopted under a statewide land use planning goal relating to agricultural lands. (4) A county is not required to adopt an exception under ORS 197.732 to a statewide land use planning goal relating to agricultural land to authorize the establishment of a photovoltaic solar power generation facility under this section. (5) A photovoltaic solar power generation facility established under this section is a commercial utility facility under ORS 215.213 (2) or 215.283 (2) if the facility generates power for public use by sale. [2017 c.504 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 215.448 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.448 - Home occupations; parking; where allowed; conditions.

(1) The governing body of a county or its designate may allow, subject to the approval of the governing body or its designate, the establishment of a home occupation and the parking of vehicles in any zone. However, in an exclusive farm use zone, forest zone or a mixed farm and forest zone that allows residential uses, the following standards apply to the home occupation: (a) It shall be operated by a resident or employee of a resident of the property on which the business is located; (b) It shall employ on the site no more than five full-time or part-time persons; (c) It shall be operated substantially in: (A) The dwelling; or (B) Other buildings normally associated with uses permitted in the zone in which the property is located; and (d) It shall not unreasonably interfere with other uses permitted in the zone in which the property is located. (2) The governing body of the county or its designate may establish additional reasonable conditions of approval for the establishment of a home occupation under subsection (1) of this section. (3) Nothing in this section authorizes the governing body or its designate to permit construction of any structure that would not otherwise be allowed in the zone in which the home occupation is to be established. (4) The existence of home occupations shall not be used as justification for a zone change. [1983 c.743 §2; 1995 c.465 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 215.454 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.454 - Lawful continuation of certain winery-related uses or structures.

(1)(a) A use or structure in an area zoned for exclusive farm use that exists on June 28, 2011, may be lawfully continued, altered, restored or replaced pursuant to ORS 215.130 if the use or structure is located on the same tract, as defined in ORS 215.010, as a winery established under ORS 215.213 (1)(p) or 215.283 (1)(n) that produced more than 250,000 gallons of wine in calendar year 2010. (b) This subsection does not affect the lawful continuation, alteration, restoration or expansion of the winery sited on the same tract. (2) A winery established under ORS 215.213 (1)(p) or 215.283 (1)(n) that produced more than 150,000 gallons and not more than 250,000 gallons of wine in calendar year 2010 does not require a permit under ORS 215.213 (2)(c) or 215.283 (2)(a). However, the winery must comply with all provisions of ORS 215.452 except the annual production requirements. (3) A use or structure that is lawfully established at a winery located in an exclusive farm use zone and that exists on August 2, 2011, including events and activities that exceed the income limit imposed by ORS 215.452, may be continued, altered, restored or replaced pursuant to ORS 215.130. (4) Subsection (3) of this section does not affect the lawful continuation, alteration, restoration or replacement of the winery sited on the same tract. (5) A use or structure that is lawfully established at a winery located in an exclusive farm use zone and that exists on June 28, 2013, including events and activities that exceed the income limit imposed by ORS 215.452, may be continued, altered, restored or replaced pursuant to ORS 215.130. (6) Subsection (5) of this section does not affect the lawful continuation, alteration, restoration or replacement of the winery sited on the same tract. [2011 c.567 §6; subsections (3) and (4) of 2013 Edition enacted as 2011 c.679 §6; subsections (5) and (6) of 2013 Edition enacted as 2013 c.554 §5] Note: 215.454 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 215 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 215.455 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.455 - Effect of approval of winery on land use laws.

Any winery approved under ORS 215.213, 215.283, 215.284, 215.452 and 215.453 is not a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (2)(a) or (b). [1989 c.525 §5; 2007 c.71 §73; 2011 c.679 §9]
OR Rev Stat § 215.456 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.456 - Siting winery as commercial activity in exclusive farm use zone.

(1) A local government may authorize the siting of a winery, on land zoned for exclusive farm use, pursuant to the standards that apply to a commercial activity in conjunction with farm use under ORS 215.213 (2)(c) or 215.283 (2)(a) or other law if the winery: (a) Does not qualify for siting under ORS 215.452 or 215.453; or (b) Seeks to carry out uses or activities that are not authorized by ORS 215.452 or 215.453. (2) If a county authorizes the establishment of a winery on land zoned for exclusive farm use or mixed farm and forest use under provisions of law other than ORS 215.452 or 215.453 after June 28, 2013, the gross income of the winery from any activity other than the production or sale of wine may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery. The gross income of a winery does not include income received by third parties unaffiliated with the winery. [2013 c.554 §3] Note: 215.456 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 215 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 215.457 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.457 - Youth camps allowed in forest zones and mixed farm and forest zones.

A person may establish a youth camp: (1) On land zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use, consistent with rules adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. (2) On land in eastern Oregon, as defined in ORS 321.805, that is zoned for exclusive farm use and is composed predominantly of class VI, VII or VIII soils, consistent with rules adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. However, a person may not establish a youth camp authorized under this subsection within an irrigation district or within three miles of an urban growth boundary as defined in ORS 197.286. A youth camp may be authorized under this subsection only on a lawfully established unit of land as defined in ORS 92.010 of at least 1,000 acres. [1999 c.586 §2; 2013 c.711 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 215.459 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.459 - Private campground in forest zones and mixed farm and forest zones; yurts; rules.

(1)(a) Subject to the approval of the county governing body or its designee, a private campground may be established in an area zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use. Subject to the approval of the county governing body or its designee, the campground may provide yurts for overnight camping. No more than one-third or a maximum of 10 campsites, whichever is smaller, may include a yurt. The yurt shall be located on the ground or on a wood floor with no permanent foundation. (b) A public park or campground may be established as provided in ORS 195.120 in an area zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use. (2) Upon request of a county governing body, the Land Conservation and Development Commission may provide by rule for an increase in the number of yurts allowed on all or a portion of the campgrounds in a county if the commission determines that the increase will comply with the standards described in ORS 215.296 (1). (3) As used in this section, "yurt" means a round, domed shelter of cloth or canvas on a collapsible frame with no plumbing, sewage disposal hookup or internal cooking appliance. [1999 c.758 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 215.462 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.462 - Limitations on guest ranch.

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 215.283, the governing body of a county or its designee may not allow a guest ranch in conjunction with: (a) A campground as described in ORS 215.283 (2). (b) A golf course as described in ORS 215.283 (2). (2) Notwithstanding ORS 215.263, the governing body of a county or its designee may not approve a proposed division of land in an exclusive farm use zone for a guest ranch. (3) The governing body of a county or its designee may not approve a proposed division of land that separates the guest ranch from the dwelling of the individual conducting the livestock operation. [2018 c.15 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 215.501 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.501 - Conversion of historic homes to accessory dwelling units in rural residential zones.

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Accessory dwelling unit" means a residential structure that is used in connection with or that is auxiliary to a single-family dwelling. (b) "Area zoned for rural residential use" means land that is not located inside an urban growth boundary as defined in ORS 195.060 and that is subject to an acknowledged exception to a statewide land use planning goal relating to farmland or forestland and planned and zoned by the county to allow residential use as a primary use. (c) "Historic home" means a single-family dwelling constructed between 1850 and 1945. (d) "New" means that the dwelling being constructed did not previously exist in residential or nonresidential form. "New" does not include the acquisition, alteration, renovation or remodeling of an existing structure. (e) "Single-family dwelling" means a residential structure designed as a residence for one family and sharing no common wall with another residence of any type. (2) Notwithstanding any local zoning or local regulation or ordinance pertaining to the siting of accessory dwelling units in areas zoned for rural residential use, a county may allow an owner of a lot or parcel within an area zoned for rural residential use to construct a new single-family dwelling on the lot or parcel, provided: (a) The lot or parcel is not located in an area designated as an urban reserve as defined in ORS 195.137; (b) The lot or parcel is at least two acres in size; (c) A historic home is sited on the lot or parcel; (d) The owner converts the historic home to an accessory dwelling unit upon completion of the new single-family dwelling; and (e) The accessory dwelling unit complies with all applicable laws and regulations relating to sanitation and wastewater disposal and treatment. (3) An owner that constructs a new single-family dwelling under subsection (2) of this section may not: (a) Subdivide, partition or otherwise divide the lot or parcel so that the new single-family dwelling is situated on a different lot or parcel from the accessory dwelling unit. (b) Alter, renovate or remodel the accessory dwelling unit so that the square footage of the accessory dwelling unit is more than 120 percent of the historic home’s square footage at the time construction of the new single-family dwelling commenced. (c) Rebuild the accessory dwelling unit if the structure is lost to fire. (d) Construct an additional accessory dwelling unit on the same lot or parcel. (4) A county may require that a new single-family dwelling constructed under this section be served by the same water supply source as the accessory dwelling unit. (5) A county may impose additional conditions of approval for construction of a new single-family dwelling or conversion of a historic home to an accessory dwelling unit under this section. [2017 c.400 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 215.513 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.513 - Forwarding of notice to property purchaser.

(1) A mortgagee, lienholder, vendor or seller of real property who receives a mailed notice required by this chapter shall promptly forward the notice to the purchaser of the property. Each mailed notice required by this chapter shall contain the following statement: "NOTICE TO MORTGAGEE, LIENHOLDER, VENDOR OR SELLER: ORS CHAPTER 215 REQUIRES THAT IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, IT MUST PROMPTLY BE FORWARDED TO THE PURCHASER." (2) Mailed notices to owners of real property required by this chapter shall be deemed given to those owners named in an affidavit of mailing executed by the person designated by the governing body of a county to mail the notices. The failure of a person named in the affidavit to receive the notice shall not invalidate an ordinance. The failure of the governing body of a county to cause a notice to be mailed to an owner of a lot or parcel of property created or that has changed ownership since the last complete tax assessment roll was prepared shall not invalidate an ordinance. [1977 c.664 §39]
OR Rev Stat § 215.605 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.605 - Counties authorized to adopt housing codes.

For the protection of the public health, welfare and safety, the governing body of a county may adopt ordinances establishing housing codes for the county, or any portion thereof, except where housing code ordinances are in effect on August 22, 1969, or where such ordinances are enacted by an incorporated city subsequent to August 22, 1969. Such housing code ordinances may adopt by reference published codes, or any portion thereof, and a certified copy of such code or codes shall be filed with the county clerk of said county. [1969 c.418 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 215.606 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.606 - Standards for clustered mailboxes in county roads and rights-of-way.

Each county in this state shall adopt standards and specifications for clustered mailboxes within the boundaries of county roads and rights-of-way that conform to the standards and specifications for such mailboxes contained in the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code. [2011 c.488 §3] Note: 215.606 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 215 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 215.615 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.615 - Application and contents of housing ordinances.

The provisions of housing code ordinances authorized by ORS 215.605 and this section shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed or intended to be used for human habitation, and shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Standards for space, occupancy, light, ventilation, sanitation, heating, exits and fire protection. (2) Inspection of such buildings. (3) Procedures whereby buildings or portions thereof which are determined to be substandard are declared to be public nuisances and are required to be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal. (4) An advisory and appeals board. [1969 c.418 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 215.620 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.620

[1997 c.552 §30; renumbered 455.422 in 1999]
OR Rev Stat § 215.720 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.720 - Criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705.

(1) A dwelling authorized under ORS 215.705 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, 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. 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, 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. 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 for commercial production. (3) No dwelling other than those described in this section and ORS 215.740, 215.750 and 215.755 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]
OR Rev Stat § 215.730 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections|Chapter 215 - County Planning; Zoning; Housing Codes|Section 215.730 - Additional criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705.

(1) A local government shall require as a condition of approval of a single-family dwelling allowed under ORS 215.705 on lands zoned forestland that: (a)(A) If the lot or parcel is more than 30 acres in eastern Oregon as defined in ORS 321.805, 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 to 527.770 have been met; or (B) If the lot or parcel is more than 10 acres in western Oregon as defined in ORS 321.257, 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 to 527.770 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)(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]