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Oregon Bulletin

March 1, 2011

Land Conservation and Development Department
Chapter 660

Rule Caption: Minor and technical amendments to conform to law, clarify wording and correct references.

Adm. Order No.: LCDD 1-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 2-2-2011

Certified to be Effective: 2-2-11

Notice Publication Date: 11-1-2010

Rules Amended: 660-004-0000, 660-004-0005, 660-004-0010, 660-004-0015, 660-004-0018, 660-004-0020, 660-004-0022, 660-004-0025, 660-004-0028, 660-004-0030, 660-004-0035, 660-004-0040

Subject: Rules were modified to make minor and technical amendments to: conform to statutes, laws and rules; respond to Land Use Board of Appeals and other court opinions; clarify ambiguous and unclear wording consistent with the intent of the rule; update and correct references to rules, statutes or other documents and correct grammar.

Rules Coordinator: Casaria Tuttle—(503) 373-0050, ext. 322

660-004-0000

Purpose

(1) The purpose of this division is to interpret the requirements of Goal 2 and ORS 197.732 regarding exceptions. This division explains the three types of exceptions set forth in Goal 2 “Land Use Planning, Part II, Exceptions.” Urban Rules in other divisions of OAR 660 provide substantive standards for some specific types of goal exceptions. Where this is the case, the specific substantive standards in the other divisions control over the more general standards of this division. However, the definitions, notice, and planning and zoning requirements of this division apply to all types of exceptions. The types of exceptions that are subject to specific standards in other divisions are:

(a) Standards for a demonstration of reasons for sanitary sewer service to rural lands are provided in OAR 660-011-0060(9);

(b) Standards for a demonstration of reasons for urban transportation improvements on rural land are provided in OAR 660-012-0070;

(c) Standards to determine irrevocably committed exceptions pertaining to urban development on rural land are provided in OAR 660-014-0030, and standards for demonstration of reasons for urban development on rural land are provided in OAR 660-014-0040.

(2) An exception is a decision to exclude certain land from the requirements of one or more applicable statewide goals in accordance with the process specified in Goal 2, Part II, Exceptions. The documentation for an exception must be set forth in a local government’s comprehensive plan. Such documentation must support a conclusion that the standards for an exception have been met. The conclusion shall be based on findings of fact supported by substantial evidence in the record of the local proceeding and by a statement of reasons that explains why the proposed use not allowed by the applicable goal, or a use authorized by a statewide planning goal that cannot comply with the approval standards for that type of use, should be provided for. The exceptions process is not to be used to indicate that a jurisdiction disagrees with a goal.

(3) The intent of the exceptions process is to permit necessary flexibility in the application of the Statewide Planning Goals. The procedural and substantive objectives of the exceptions process are to:

(a) Assure that citizens and governmental units have an opportunity to participate in resolving plan conflicts while the exception is being developed and reviewed; and

(b) Assure that findings of fact and a statement of reasons supported by substantial evidence justify an exception to a statewide goal.

(4) When taking an exception, a local government may rely on information and documentation prepared by other groups or agencies for the purpose of the exception or for other purposes, as substantial evidence to support its findings of fact. Such information must be either included or properly incorporated by reference into the record of the local exceptions proceeding. Information included by reference must be made available to interested persons for their review prior to the last evidentiary hearing on the exception.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.712,197.717, 197.732, & 197.736

Hist.: LCDC 5-1982, f. & ef. 7-21-82; LCDC 9-1983, f. & ef. 12-30-83; LCDC 1-1984, f. & ef. 2-10-84; LCDD 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-06; LCDD 6-2006, f. 7-13-06, cert. ef. 7-14-06; LCDD 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-004-0005

Definitions

For the purpose of this division, the definitions in ORS 197.015 and the Statewide Planning Goals shall apply. In addition, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) An “Exception” is a comprehensive plan provision, including an amendment to an acknowledged comprehensive plan, that:

(a) Is applicable to specific properties or situations and does not establish a planning or zoning policy of general applicability;

(b) Does not comply with some or all goal requirements applicable to the subject properties or situations; and

(c) Complies with ORS 197.732(2), the provisions of this division and, if applicable, the provisions of OAR 660-011-0060, 660-012-0070, 660-014-0030, or 660-014-0040.

(2) “Resource Land” is land subject to one or more of the statewide goals listed in OAR 660-004-0010(1)(a) through (g) except subsections (c) and (d).

(3) “Nonresource Land” is land not subject to any of the statewide goals listed in OAR 660-004-0010(1)(a) through (g) except subsections (c) and (d). Nothing in these definitions is meant to imply that other goals, particularly Goal 5, do not apply to nonresource land.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented ORS 197.015, 197.732, & 197.736

Hist.: LCDC 5-1982, f. & ef 7-21-82; LCDC 9-1983, f. & ef. 12-30-83; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04; LCDD 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-004-0010

Application of the Goal 2 Exception Process to Certain Goals

(1) The exceptions process is not applicable to Statewide Goal 1 “Citizen Involvement” and Goal 2 “Land Use Planning.” The exceptions process is generally applicable to all or part of those statewide goals that prescribe or restrict certain uses of resource land, restrict urban uses on rural land, or limit the provision of certain public facilities and services. These statewide goals include but are not limited to:

(a) Goal 3 “Agricultural Lands”; however, an exception to Goal 3 “Agricultural Lands” is not required for any of the farm or nonfarm uses allowed in an exclusive farm use (EFU) zone under ORS chapter 215 and OAR chapter 660, division 33, “Agricultural Lands”, except as provided under OAR 660-004-0022 regarding a use authorized by a statewide planning goal that cannot comply with the approval standards for that type of use;

(b) Goal 4 “Forest Lands”; however, an exception to Goal 4 “Forest Lands” is not required for any of the forest or nonforest uses allowed in a forest or mixed farm/forest zone under OAR chapter 660, division 6, “Forest Lands”;

(d) Goal 14 “Urbanization” as provided for in the applicable paragraph (l)(c)(A), (B), (C) or (D) of this rule:

(A) An exception is not required for the establishment of an urban growth boundary around or including portions of an incorporated city;

(B) When a local government changes an established urban growth boundary applying Goal 14 as it existed prior to the amendments adopted April 28, 2005, it shall follow the procedures and requirements set forth in Goal 2 “Land Use Planning,” Part II, Exceptions. An established urban growth boundary is one that has been acknowledged under ORS 197.251, 197.625 or 197.626. Findings and reasons in support of an amendment to an established urban growth boundary shall demonstrate compliance with the seven factors of Goal 14 and demonstrate that the following standards are met:

(i) Reasons justify why the state policy embodied in the applicable goals should not apply (This factor can be satisfied by compliance with the seven factors of Goal 14);

(ii) Areas that do not require a new exception cannot reasonably accommodate the use;

(iii) The long-term environmental, economic, social and energy consequences resulting from the use at the proposed site with measures designed to reduce adverse impacts are not significantly more adverse than would typically result from the same proposal being located in areas requiring a goal exception other than the proposed site; and

(iv) The proposed uses are compatible with other adjacent uses or will be so rendered through measures designed to reduce adverse impacts.

(C) When a local government changes an established urban growth boundary applying Goal 14 as amended April 28, 2005, a goal exception is not required unless the local government seeks an exception to any of the requirements of Goal 14 or other applicable goals;

(D) For an exception to Goal 14 to allow urban development on rural lands, a local government must follow the applicable requirements of OAR 660-014-0030 or 660-014-0040, in conjunction with applicable requirements of this division;

(e) Goal 16 “Estuarine Resources”;

(f) Goal 17 “Coastal Shorelands”; and

(g) Goal 18 “Beaches and Dunes.”

(2) The exceptions process is generally not applicable to those statewide goals that provide general planning guidance or that include their own procedures for resolving conflicts between competing uses. However, exceptions to these goals, although not required, are possible and exceptions taken to these goals will be reviewed when submitted by a local jurisdiction. These statewide goals are:

(a) Goal 5 “Natural Resources, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Open Spaces”;

(b) Goal 6 “Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality”;

(d) Goal 8 “Recreational Needs”:

(e) Goal 9 “Economic Development”;

(f) Goal 10 “Housing” except as provided for in OAR 660-008-0035, “Substantive Standards for Taking a Goal 2, Part II, Exception Pursuant to ORS 197.303(3)”;

(g) Goal 12 “Transportation” except as provided for by OAR 660-012-0070, “Exceptions for Transportation Improvements on Rural Land”;

(h) Goal 13 “Energy Conservation”;

(i) Goal 15 “Willamette River Greenway” except as provided for in OAR 660-004-0022(6); and

(j) Goal 19 “Ocean Resources.”

(3) An exception to one goal or goal requirement does not ensure compliance with any other applicable goals or goal requirements for the proposed uses at the exception site. Therefore, an exception to exclude certain lands from the requirements of one or more statewide goals or goal requirements does not exempt a local government from the requirements of any other goal(s) for which an exception was not taken.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.732

Hist.: LCDC 5-1982, f. & ef. 7-21-82; LCDC 9-1983, f. & ef. 12-30-83; LCDC 1-1984, f. & ef. 2-10-84; LCDC 3-1984, f. & ef. 3-21-84; LCDC 2-1987, f. & ef. 11-10-87; LCDC 3-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-5-88; LCDC 6-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-29-88; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04; LCDD 4-2005, f. & cert. ef. 6-28-05; LCDD 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-18-08; LCDD 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-004-0015

Inclusion as Part of the Plan

(1) A local government approving a proposed exception shall adopt, as part of its comprehensive plan, findings of fact and a statement of reasons that demonstrate that the standards for an exception have been met. The reasons and facts shall be supported by substantial evidence that the standard has been met.

(2) A local government denying a proposed exception shall adopt findings of fact and a statement of reasons that demonstrate that the standards for an exception have not been met. However, the findings need not be incorporated into the local comprehensive plan.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented ORS 197.732

Hist.: LCDC 5-1982, f. & ef. 7-21-82; LCDC 9-1983, f. & ef. 12-30-83; LCDD 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-004-0018

Planning and Zoning for Exception Areas

(1) Purpose. This rule explains the requirements for adoption of plan and zone designations for exceptions. Exceptions to one goal or a portion of one goal do not relieve a jurisdiction from remaining goal requirements and do not authorize uses, densities, public facilities and services, or activities other than those recognized or justified by the applicable exception. Physically developed or irrevocably committed exceptions under OAR 660-004-0025 and 660-004-0028 and 660-014-0030 are intended to recognize and allow continuation of existing types of development in the exception area. Adoption of plan and zoning provisions that would allow changes in existing types of uses, densities, or services requires the application of the standards outlined in this rule.

(2) For “physically developed” and “irrevocably committed” exceptions to goals, residential plan and zone designations shall authorize a single numeric minimum lot size and all plan and zone designations shall limit uses, density, and public facilities and services to those:

(a) That are the same as the existing land uses on the exception site;

(b) That meet the following requirements:

(A) The rural uses, density, and public facilities and services will maintain the land as “Rural Land” as defined by the goals, and are consistent with all other applicable goal requirements;

(B) The rural uses, density, and public facilities and services will not commit adjacent or nearby resource land to uses not allowed by the applicable goal as described in OAR 660-004-0028; and

(c) For uses in unincorporated communities, the uses are consistent with OAR 660-022-0030, “Planning and Zoning of Unincorporated Communities”, if the county chooses to designate the community under the applicable provisions of OAR chapter 660, division 22; and

(d) For industrial development uses and accessory uses subordinate to the industrial development, the industrial uses may occur in buildings of any size and type provided the exception area was planned and zoned for industrial use on January 1, 2004, subject to the territorial limits and other requirements of ORS 197.713 and 197.714.

(3) Uses, density, and public facilities and services not meeting section (2) of this rule may be approved on rural land only under provisions for a reasons exception as outlined in section (4) of this rule and applicable requirements of OAR 660-004-0020 through 660-004-0022, 660-011-0060 with regard to sewer service on rural lands, OAR 660-012-0070 with regard to transportation improvements on rural land, or OAR 660-014-0030 or 660-014-0040 with regard to urban development on rural land.

(4) “Reasons” Exceptions:

(a) When a local government takes an exception under the “Reasons” section of ORS 197.732(1)(c) and OAR 660-004-0020 through 660-004-0022, plan and zone designations must limit the uses, density, public facilities and services, and activities to only those that are justified in the exception.

(b) When a local government changes the types or intensities of uses or public facilities and services within an area approved as a “Reasons” exception, a new “Reasons” exception is required.

(c) When a local government includes land within an unincorporated community for which an exception under the “Reasons” section of ORS 197.732(1)(c) and OAR 660-004-0020 through 660-004-0022 was previously adopted, plan and zone designations must limit the uses, density, public facilities and services, and activities to only those that were justified in the exception or OAR 660-022-0030, whichever is more stringent.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.732

Hist.: LCDC 9-1983, f. & ef. 12-30-83; LCDC 1-1986, f. & ef. 3-20-86; LCDD 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 7-28-98; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04; LCDD 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-13-05; LCDD 7-2006, f. 10-13-06, cert. ef. 10-23-06; LCDD 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-004-0020

Goal 2, Part II(c), Exception Requirements

(1) If a jurisdiction determines there are reasons consistent with OAR 660-004-0022 to use resource lands for uses not allowed by the applicable Goal or to allow public facilities or services not allowed by the applicable Goal, the justification shall be set forth in the comprehensive plan as an exception. As provided in OAR 660-004-0000(1), rules in other divisions may also apply.

(2) The four standards in Goal 2 Part II(c) required to be addressed when taking an exception to a goal are described in subsections (a) through (d) of this section, including general requirements applicable to each of the factors:

(a) “Reasons justify why the state policy embodied in the applicable goals should not apply.” The exception shall set forth the facts and assumptions used as the basis for determining that a state policy embodied in a goal should not apply to specific properties or situations, including the amount of land for the use being planned and why the use requires a location on resource land;

(b) “Areas that do not require a new exception cannot reasonably accommodate the use”. The exception must meet the following requirements:

(A) The exception shall indicate on a map or otherwise describe the location of possible alternative areas considered for the use, that do not require a new exception. The area for which the exception is taken shall be identified;

(B) To show why the particular site is justified, it is necessary to discuss why other areas that do not require a new exception cannot reasonably accommodate the proposed use. Economic factors may be considered along with other relevant factors in determining that the use cannot reasonably be accommodated in other areas. Under this test the following questions shall be addressed:

(i) Can the proposed use be reasonably accommodated on nonresource land that would not require an exception, including increasing the density of uses on nonresource land? If not, why not?

(ii) Can the proposed use be reasonably accommodated on resource land that is already irrevocably committed to nonresource uses not allowed by the applicable Goal, including resource land in existing unincorporated communities, or by increasing the density of uses on committed lands? If not, why not?

(iii) Can the proposed use be reasonably accommodated inside an urban growth boundary? If not, why not?

(iv) Can the proposed use be reasonably accommodated without the provision of a proposed public facility or service? If not, why not?

(C) The “alternative areas” standard in paragraph B may be met by a broad review of similar types of areas rather than a review of specific alternative sites. Initially, a local government adopting an exception need assess only whether those similar types of areas in the vicinity could not reasonably accommodate the proposed use. Site specific comparisons are not required of a local government taking an exception[,] unless another party to the local proceeding describes specific sites that can more reasonably accommodate the proposed use. A detailed evaluation of specific alternative sites is thus not required unless such sites are specifically described, with facts to support the assertion that the sites are more reasonable, by another party during the local exceptions proceeding.

(c) “The long-term environmental, economic, social and energy consequences resulting from the use at the proposed site with measures designed to reduce adverse impacts are not significantly more adverse than would typically result from the same proposal being located in areas requiring a goal exception other than the proposed site.” The exception shall describe: the characteristics of each alternative area considered by the jurisdiction in which an exception might be taken, the typical advantages and disadvantages of using the area for a use not allowed by the Goal, and the typical positive and negative consequences resulting from the use at the proposed site with measures designed to reduce adverse impacts. A detailed evaluation of specific alternative sites is not required unless such sites are specifically described with facts to support the assertion that the sites have significantly fewer adverse impacts during the local exceptions proceeding. The exception shall include the reasons why the consequences of the use at the chosen site are not significantly more adverse than would typically result from the same proposal being located in areas requiring a goal exception other than the proposed site. Such reasons shall include but are not limited to a description of: the facts used to determine which resource land is least productive, the ability to sustain resource uses near the proposed use[;], and the long-term economic impact on the general area caused by irreversible removal of the land from the resource base. Other possible impacts to be addressed include the effects of the proposed use on the water table, on the costs of improving roads and on the costs to special service districts;

(d) “The proposed uses are compatible with other adjacent uses or will be so rendered through measures designed to reduce adverse impacts.” The exception shall describe how the proposed use will be rendered compatible with adjacent land uses. The exception shall demonstrate that the proposed use is situated in such a manner as to be compatible with surrounding natural resources and resource management or production practices. “Compatible” is not intended as an absolute term meaning no interference or adverse impacts of any type with adjacent uses.

(3) If the exception involves more than one area for which the reasons and circumstances are the same, the areas may be considered as a group. Each of the areas shall be identified on a map, or their location otherwise described, and keyed to the appropriate findings.

(4) For the expansion of an unincorporated community described under OAR 660-022-0010, including an urban unincorporated community pursuant to OAR 660-022-0040(2), the reasons exception requirements necessary to address standards 2 through 4 of Goal 2, Part II(c), as described in of subsections (2)(b), (c) and (d) of this rule, are modified to also include the following:

(a) Prioritize land for expansion: First priority goes to exceptions lands in proximity to an unincorporated community boundary. Second priority goes to land designated as marginal land. Third priority goes to land designated in an acknowledged comprehensive plan for agriculture or forestry, or both. Higher priority is given to land of lower capability site class for agricultural land, or lower cubic foot site class for forest land; and

(b) Land of lower priority described in subsection (a) of this section may be included if land of higher priority is inadequate to accommodate the use for any one of the following reasons:

(A) Specific types of identified land needs cannot be reasonably accommodated on higher priority land;

(B) Public facilities and services cannot reasonably be provided to the higher priority area due to topographic or other physical constraints; or

(C) Maximum efficiency of land uses with the unincorporated community requires inclusion of lower priority land in order to provide public facilities and services to higher priority land.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.732

Hist.: LCDC 5-1982, f. & ef 7-21-82; LCDC 9-1983, f. & ef. 12-30-83; LCDC 8-1994, f. & cert. ef. 12-5-94; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04; LCDD 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-004-0022

Reasons Necessary to Justify an Exception Under Goal 2, Part II(c)

An exception under Goal 2, Part II(c) may be taken for any use not allowed by the applicable goal(s) or for a use authorized by a statewide planning goal that cannot comply with the approval standards for that type of use. The types of reasons that may or may not be used to justify certain types of uses not allowed on resource lands are set forth in the following sections of this rule. Reasons that may allow an exception to Goal 11 to provide sewer service to rural lands are described in OAR 660-011-0060. Reasons that may allow transportation facilities and improvements that do not meet the requirements of OAR 660-012-0065 are provided in OAR 660-012-0070. Reasons that rural lands are irrevocably committed to urban levels of development are provided in OAR 660-014-0030. Reasons that may justify the establishment of new urban development on undeveloped rural land are provided in OAR 660-014-0040.

(1) For uses not specifically provided for in this division, or in OAR 660-011-0060, 660-012-0070, 660-014-0030 or 660-014-0040, the reasons shall justify why the state policy embodied in the applicable goals should not apply. Such reasons include but are not limited to the following:

(a) There is a demonstrated need for the proposed use or activity, based on one or more of the requirements of Goals 3 to 19; and either

(A) A resource upon which the proposed use or activity is dependent can be reasonably obtained only at the proposed exception site and the use or activity requires a location near the resource. An exception based on this paragraph must include an analysis of the market area to be served by the proposed use or activity. That analysis must demonstrate that the proposed exception site is the only one within that market area at which the resource depended upon can reasonably be obtained; or

(B) The proposed use or activity has special features or qualities that necessitate its location on or near the proposed exception site.

(2) Rural Residential Development: For rural residential development the reasons cannot be based on market demand for housing except as provided for in this section of this rule, assumed continuation of past urban and rural population distributions, or housing types and cost characteristics. A county must show why, based on the economic analysis in the plan, there are reasons for the type and density of housing planned that require this particular location on resource lands. A jurisdiction could justify an exception to allow residential development on resource land outside an urban growth boundary by determining that the rural location of the proposed residential development is necessary to satisfy the market demand for housing generated by existing or planned rural industrial, commercial, or other economic activity in the area.

(3) Rural Industrial Development: For the siting of industrial development on resource land outside an urban growth boundary, appropriate reasons and facts may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) The use is significantly dependent upon a unique resource located on agricultural or forest land. Examples of such resources and resource sites include geothermal wells, mineral or aggregate deposits, water reservoirs, natural features, or river or ocean ports;

(b) The use cannot be located inside an urban growth boundary due to impacts that are hazardous or incompatible in densely populated areas; or

(c) The use would have a significant comparative advantage due to its location (e.g., near existing industrial activity, an energy facility, or products available from other rural activities), which would benefit the county economy and cause only minimal loss of productive resource lands. Reasons for such a decision should include a discussion of the lost resource productivity and values in relation to the county’s gain from the industrial use, and the specific transportation and resource advantages that support the decision.

(4) Expansion of Unincorporated Communities: For the expansion of an Unincorporated Community defined under OAR 660-022-0010(10) the requirements of subsections (a) through (c) of this section apply:

(a) Appropriate reasons and facts may include findings that there is a demonstrated need for additional land in the community to accommodate a specific rural use based on Goals 3-19 and a demonstration that either:

(A) The use requires a location near a resource located on rural land; or

(B) The use has special features necessitating its location in an expanded area of an existing unincorporated community, including:

(i) For industrial use, it would have a significant comparative advantage due to its location such as, for example, that it must be near a rural energy facility, or near products available from other activities only in the surrounding area, or that it is reliant on an existing work force in an existing unincorporated community;

(ii) For residential use, the additional land is necessary to satisfy the need for additional housing in the community generated by existing industrial, commercial, or other economic activity in the surrounding area. The plan must include an economic analysis showing why the type and density of planned housing cannot be accommodated in an existing exception area or urban growth boundary, and is most appropriate at the particular proposed location. The reasons cannot be based on market demand for housing, nor on a projected continuation of past rural population distributions.

(b) The findings of need must be coordinated and consistent with the comprehensive plan for other exception areas, unincorporated communities, and urban growth boundaries in the area. For purposes of this subsection, “area” includes those communities, exception areas, and urban growth boundaries that may be affected by an expansion of a community boundary, taking into account market, economic, and other relevant factors.

(c) Expansion of the unincorporated community boundary requires a demonstrated ability to serve both the expanded area and any remaining infill development potential in the community, at the time of development, with the level of facilities determined to be appropriate for the existing unincorporated community.

(5) Expansion of Urban Unincorporated Communities: In addition to the requirements of section (4) of this rule, the expansion of an urban unincorporated community defined under OAR 660-022-0010(9) shall comply with OAR 660-022-0040.

(6) Willamette Greenway: Within an urban area designated on the approved Willamette Greenway Boundary maps, the siting of uses that are neither water-dependent nor water-related within the setback line required by section C.3.k of Goal 15 may be approved where reasons demonstrate the following:

(a) The use will not have a significant adverse effect on the greenway values of the site under consideration or on adjacent land or water areas;

(b) The use will not significantly reduce the sites available for water-dependent or water-related uses within the jurisdiction;

(d) The use is consistent with the legislative findings and policy in ORS 390.314 and the Willamette Greenway Plan approved by the commission under ORS 390.322.

(7) Goal 16 — Water-Dependent Development: To allow water-dependent industrial, commercial, or recreational uses that require an exception in development and conservation estuaries, an economic analysis must show that there is a reasonable probability that the proposed use will locate in the planning area during the planning period, considering the following:

(a) Goal 9 or, for recreational uses, the Goal 8 Recreation Planning provisions;

(b) The generally predicted level of market demand for the proposed use;

(c) The siting and operational requirements of the proposed use including land needs, and as applicable, moorage, water frontage, draft, or similar requirements;

(d) Whether the site and surrounding area are able to provide for the siting and operational requirements of the proposed use; and

(e) The economic analysis must be based on the Goal 9 element of the County Comprehensive Plan and must consider and respond to all economic needs information available or supplied to the jurisdiction. The scope of this analysis will depend on the type of use proposed, the regional extent of the market and the ability of other areas to provide for the proposed use.

(8) Goal 16 – Other Alterations or Uses: An exception to the requirement limiting dredge and fill or other reductions or degradations of natural values to water-dependent uses or to the natural and conservation management unit requirements limiting alterations and uses is justified, where consistent with ORS chapter 196, in any of the circumstances specified in subsections (a) through (e) of this section:

(a) Dredging to obtain fill for maintenance of an existing functioning dike where an analysis of alternatives demonstrates that other sources of fill material, including adjacent upland soils or stockpiling of material from approved dredging projects, cannot reasonably be utilized for the proposed project or that land access by necessary construction machinery is not feasible;

(b) Dredging to maintain adequate depth to permit continuation of the present level of navigation in the area to be dredged;

(c) Fill or other alteration for a new navigational structure where both the structure and the alteration are shown to be necessary for the continued functioning of an existing federally authorized navigation project such as a jetty or a channel;

(d) An exception to allow minor fill, dredging, or other minor alteration of a natural management unit for a boat ramp or to allow piling and shoreline stabilization for a public fishing pier;

(e) Dredge or fill or other alteration for expansion of an existing public non-water-dependent use or a nonsubstantial fill for a private non-water-dependent use (as provided for in ORS 196.825) where:

(A) A Countywide Economic Analysis based on Goal 9 demonstrates that additional land is required to accommodate the proposed use;

(B) An analysis of the operational characteristics of the existing use and proposed expansion demonstrates that the entire operation or the proposed expansion cannot be reasonably relocated; and

(C) The size and design of the proposed use and the extent of the proposed activity are the minimum amount necessary to provide for the use.

(f) In each of the situations set forth in subsections (7)(a) to (e) of this rule, the exception must demonstrate that the proposed use and alteration (including, where applicable, disposal of dredged materials) will be carried out in a manner that minimizes adverse impacts upon the affected aquatic and shoreland areas and habitats.

(9) Goal 17 — Incompatible Uses in Coastal Shoreland Areas: Exceptions are required to allow certain uses in Coastal Shoreland areas consistent with subsections (a) through (e) of this section, where applicable:

(a) For purposes of this section, “Coastal Shoreland Areas” include:

(A) Major marshes, significant wildlife habitat, coastal headlands, exceptional aesthetic resources and historic and archaeological sites;

(B) Shorelands in urban and urbanizable areas, in rural areas built upon or irrevocably committed to non-resource use and shorelands in unincorporated communities pursuant to OAR chapter 660, division 22 (Unincorporated Communities) that are suitable for water-dependent uses;

(D) Designated mitigation sites.

(b) To allow a use that is incompatible with Goal 17 requirements for coastal shoreland areas listed in subsection (9)(a) of this rule, the exception must demonstrate:

(A) A need, based on Goal 9, for additional land to accommodate the proposed use;

(B) Why the proposed use or activity needs to be located on the protected site, considering the unique characteristics of the use or the site that require use of the protected site; and

(C) That the project cannot be reduced in size or redesigned to be consistent with protection of the site and, where applicable, consistent with protection of natural values.

(c) Exceptions to convert a dredged material disposal site or mitigation site to another use must also either not reduce the inventory of designated and protected sites in the affected area below the level identified in the estuary plan or be replaced through designation and protection of a site with comparable capacity in the same area.

(d) Uses that would convert a portion of a major marsh, coastal headland, significant wildlife habitat, exceptional aesthetic resource, or historic or archaeological site must use as little of the site as possible and be designed and located and, where appropriate, buffered to protect natural values of the remainder of the site.

(e) Exceptions to designate and protect, for water-dependent uses, an amount of shorelands less than that amount required by Goal 17 Coastal Shoreland Uses Requirement 2 must demonstrate that:

(A) Based on the Recreation Planning requirements of Goal 8 and the requirements of Goal 9, there is no need during the next 20-year period for the amount of water-dependent shorelands required by Goal 17 Coastal Shoreland Uses Requirement 2 for all cities and the county in the estuary. The Goal 8 and Goal 9 analyses must be conducted for the entire estuary and its shorelands, and must consider the water-dependent use needs of all local government jurisdictions along the estuary, including the port authority, if any, and be consistent with the Goal 8 Recreation Planning elements and Goal 9 elements of the comprehensive plans of those jurisdictions; and

(B) There is a demonstrated need for additional land to accommodate the proposed use(s), based on one or more of the requirements of Goals 3 to 18.

(10) Goal 18 — Foredune Breaching: A foredune may be breached when the exception demonstrates that an existing dwelling located on the foredune is experiencing sand inundation and the sand grading or removal:

(a) Does not remove any sand below the grade of the dwelling;

(b) Is limited to the immediate area in which the dwelling is located;

(d) Is consistent with the requirements of Goal 18 “Beaches and Dunes” Implementation Requirement 1.

(11) Goal 18 — Foredune Development: An exception may be taken to the foredune use prohibition in Goal 18 “Beaches and Dunes”, Implementation Requirement. Reasons that justify why this state policy embodied in Goal 18 should not apply shall demonstrate that:

(a) The use will be adequately protected from any geologic hazards, wind erosion, undercutting ocean flooding and storm waves, or the use is of minimal value;

(b) The use is designed to minimize adverse environmental effects; and

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented: ORS 195.012, 197.040, 197.712,197.717, 197.732

Hist.: LCDC 9-1983, f. & ef. 12-30-83; LCDC 1-1984, f. & ef. 2-10-84; LCDC 3-1984, f. & ef. 3-21-84; LCDC 4-1985, f. & ef. 8-8-85; LCDC 8-1994, f. & cert. ef. 12-5-94; LCDD 7-1999, f. & cert. ef. 8-20-99; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04; LCDD 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-06; LCDD 6-2006, f. 7-13-06, cert. ef. 7-14-06; LCDD 9-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-06; LCDD 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-004-0025

Exception Requirements for Land Physically Developed to Other Uses

(1) A local government may adopt an exception to a goal when the land subject to the exception is physically developed to the extent that it is no longer available for uses allowed by the applicable goal. Other rules may also apply, as described in OAR 660-004-0000(1).

(2) Whether land has been physically developed with uses not allowed by an applicable goal will depend on the situation at the site of the exception. The exact nature and extent of the areas found to be physically developed shall be clearly set forth in the justification for the exception. The specific area(s) must be shown on a map or otherwise described and keyed to the appropriate findings of fact. The findings of fact shall identify the extent and location of the existing physical development on the land and can include information on structures, roads, sewer and water facilities, and utility facilities. Uses allowed by the applicable goal(s) to which an exception is being taken shall not be used to justify a physically developed exception.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.732

Hist.: LCDC 5-1982, f. & ef. 7-21-82; LCDC 9-1983, f. & ef. 12-30-83; LCDD 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-004-0028

Exception Requirements for Land Irrevocably Committed to Other Uses

(1) A local government may adopt an exception to a goal when the land subject to the exception is irrevocably committed to uses not allowed by the applicable goal because existing adjacent uses and other relevant factors make uses allowed by the applicable goal impracticable:

(a) A “committed exception” is an exception taken in accordance with ORS 197.732(2)(b), Goal 2, Part II(b), and with the provisions of this rule, except where other rules apply as described in OAR 660-004-0000(1).

(b) For the purposes of this rule, an “exception area” is that area of land for which a “committed exception” is taken.

(c) An “applicable goal,” as used in this rule, is a statewide planning goal or goal requirement that would apply to the exception area if an exception were not taken.

(2) Whether land is irrevocably committed depends on the relationship between the exception area and the lands adjacent to it. The findings for a committed exception therefore must address the following:

(a) The characteristics of the exception area;

(b) The characteristics of the adjacent lands;

(d) The other relevant factors set forth in OAR 660-004-0028(6).

(3) Whether uses or activities allowed by an applicable goal are impracticable as that term is used in ORS 197.732(2)(b), in Goal 2, Part II(b), and in this rule shall be determined through consideration of factors set forth in this rule, except where other rules apply as described in OAR 660-004-0000(1). Compliance with this rule shall constitute compliance with the requirements of Goal 2, Part II. It is the purpose of this rule to permit irrevocably committed exceptions where justified so as to provide flexibility in the application of broad resource protection goals. It shall not be required that local governments demonstrate that every use allowed by the applicable goal is “impossible.” For exceptions to Goals 3 or 4, local governments are required to demonstrate that only the following uses or activities are impracticable:

(a) Farm use as defined in ORS 215.203;

(b) Propagation or harvesting of a forest product as specified in OAR 660-033-0120; and

(4) A conclusion that an exception area is irrevocably committed shall be supported by findings of fact that address all applicable factors of section (6) of this rule and by a statement of reasons explaining why the facts support the conclusion that uses allowed by the applicable goal are impracticable in the exception area.

(5) Findings of fact and a statement of reasons that land subject to an exception is irrevocably committed need not be prepared for each individual parcel in the exception area. Lands that are found to be irrevocably committed under this rule may include physically developed lands.

(6) Findings of fact for a committed exception shall address the following factors:

(a) Existing adjacent uses;

(b) Existing public facilities and services (water and sewer lines, etc.);

(A) Consideration of parcel size and ownership patterns under subsection (6)(c) of this rule shall include an analysis of how the existing development pattern came about and whether findings against the goals were made at the time of partitioning or subdivision. Past land divisions made without application of the goals do not in themselves demonstrate irrevocable commitment of the exception area. Only if development (e.g., physical improvements such as roads and underground facilities) on the resulting parcels or other factors makes unsuitable their resource use or the resource use of nearby lands can the parcels be considered to be irrevocably committed. Resource and nonresource parcels created and uses approved pursuant to the applicable goals shall not be used to justify a committed exception. For example, the presence of several parcels created for nonfarm dwellings or an intensive commercial agricultural operation under the provisions of an exclusive farm use zone cannot be used to justify a committed exception for the subject parcels or land adjoining those parcels.

(B) Existing parcel sizes and contiguous ownerships shall be considered together in relation to the land’s actual use. For example, several contiguous undeveloped parcels (including parcels separated only by a road or highway) under one ownership shall be considered as one farm or forest operation. The mere fact that small parcels exist does not in itself constitute irrevocable commitment. Small parcels in separate ownerships are more likely to be irrevocably committed if the parcels are developed, clustered in a large group or clustered around a road designed to serve these parcels. Small parcels in separate ownerships are not likely to be irrevocably committed if they stand alone amidst larger farm or forest operations, or are buffered from such operations;

(d) Neighborhood and regional characteristics;

(e) Natural or man-made features or other impediments separating the exception area from adjacent resource land. Such features or impediments include but are not limited to roads, watercourses, utility lines, easements, or rights-of-way that effectively impede practicable resource use of all or part of the exception area;

(f) Physical development according to OAR 660-004-0025; and

(g) Other relevant factors.

(7) The evidence submitted to support any committed exception shall, at a minimum, include a current map or aerial photograph that shows the exception area and adjoining lands, and any other means needed to convey information about the factors set forth in this rule. For example, a local government may use tables, charts, summaries, or narratives to supplement the maps or photos. The applicable factors set forth in section (6) of this rule shall be shown on the map or aerial photograph.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.732 & 197.736

Hist.: LCDC 5-1982, f. & ef. 7-21-82; LCDC 9-1983, f. & ef. 12-30-83; LCDC 5-1985, f. & ef. 11-15-85; LCDC 4-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-004-0030

Notice and Adoption of an Exception

(1) Goal 2 requires that each notice of a public hearing on a proposed exception shall specifically note that a goal exception is proposed and shall summarize the issues in an understandable manner.

(2) A planning exception takes effect when the comprehensive plan or plan amendment is adopted by the city or county governing body. Adopted exceptions will be reviewed by the Commission when the comprehensive plan is reviewed for compliance with the goals through the acknowledgment or periodic review processes under OAR chapter 660, divisions 3 or 25, and by the Board when a plan amendment is reviewed as a post-acknowledgment plan amendment pursuant to OAR chapter 660, division 18.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.610 - 197.625, 197.628 - 197.646 & 197.732

Hist.: LCDC 5-1982, f. & ef. 7-21-82; LCDC 9-1983, f. & ef. 12-30-83; LCDD 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-004-0035

Appeal of an Exception

(l) Prior to acknowledgment, an exception, or the failure to take a required exception, may be appealed to the Board pursuant to ORS 197.830, or to the Commission as an objection to the local government’s request for acknowledgment, pursuant to ORS 197.251 and OAR chapter 660, division 3.

(2) After acknowledgment, an exception taken as part of a plan amendment, or the failure to take a required exception when amending a plan, may be appealed to the Board pursuant to ORS 197.620 and OAR chapter 660, division 18.

(3) After acknowledgment, an exception taken as part of a periodic review work task submitted under OAR 660-025-0130, or failure to take a required exception when amending a plan under periodic review, may be appealed to the Commission pursuant to ORS 197.633 and OAR 660-025-0150.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.610 - 197.625, 197.732 & 197.830

Hist.: LCDC 5-1982, f. & ef. 7-21-82; LCDC 9-1983, f. & ef. 12-30-83; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04; LCDD 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-004-0040

Application of Goal 14 to Rural Residential Areas

(1) The purpose of this rule is to specify how Goal 14 “Urbanization” applies to rural lands in acknowledged exception areas planned for residential uses.

(2)(a) This rule applies to lands that are not within an urban growth boundary, that are planned and zoned primarily for residential uses, and for which an exception to Goal 3 “Agricultural Lands”, Goal 4 “Forest Lands” (Forest Lands), or both has been taken. Such lands are referred to in this rule as “rural residential areas”.

(b) Sections (1) to (8) of this rule do not apply to the creation of a lot or parcel, or to the development or use of one single-family home on such lot or parcel, where the application for partition or subdivision was filed with the local government and deemed to be complete in accordance with ORS 215.427(3) before October 4, 2000, the effective date of sections (1) to (8) of this rule.

(A) Land inside an acknowledged urban growth boundary;

(B) Land inside an acknowledged unincorporated community boundary established pursuant to OAR chapter 660, division 22;

(D) Land in an acknowledged destination resort established pursuant to applicable land use statutes and goals;

(E) Resource land, as defined in OAR 660-004-0005(2);

(F) Nonresource land, as defined in OAR 660-004-0005(3);

(G) Marginal land, as defined in former ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition); or

(H) Land planned and zoned primarily for rural industrial, commercial, or public use.

(3)(a) This rule took effect on October 4, 2000.

(b) Some rural residential areas have been reviewed for compliance with Goal 14 and acknowledged to comply with that goal by the department or commission in a periodic review, acknowledgment, or post-acknowledgment plan amendment proceeding that occurred after the Oregon Supreme Court’s 1986 ruling in 1000 Friends of Oregon v. LCDC, 301 Or 447 (Curry County), and before October 4, 2000. Nothing in this rule shall be construed to require a local government to amend its acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulations for those rural residential areas already acknowledged to comply with Goal 14 in such a proceeding. However, if such a local government later amends its plan’s provisions or land use regulations that apply to any rural residential area, it shall do so in accordance with this rule.

(4) The rural residential areas described in subsection (2)(a) of this rule are “rural lands”. Division and development of such lands are subject to Goal 14, which prohibits urban use of rural lands.

(5)(a) A rural residential zone in effect on October 4, 2000 shall be deemed to comply with Goal 14 if that zone requires any new lot or parcel to have an area of at least two acres, except as required by section (7) of this rule.

(b) A rural residential zone does not comply with Goal 14 if that zone allows the creation of any new lots or parcels smaller than two acres. For such a zone, a local government must either amend the zone’s minimum lot and parcel size provisions to require a minimum of at least two acres or take an exception to Goal 14. Until a local government amends its land use regulations to comply with this subsection, any new lot or parcel created in such a zone must have an area of at least two acres.

(c) For purposes of this section, “rural residential zone currently in effect” means a zone applied to a rural residential area that was in effect on October 4, 2000, and acknowledged to comply with the statewide planning goals.

(6) After October 4, 2000, a local government’s requirements for minimum lot or parcel sizes in rural residential areas shall not be amended to allow a smaller minimum for any individual lot or parcel without taking an exception to Goal 14 pursuant to OAR chapter 660, division 14, and applicable requirements of this division.

(7)(a) The creation of any new lot or parcel smaller than two acres in a rural residential area shall be considered an urban use. Such a lot or parcel may be created only if an exception to Goal 14 is taken. This subsection shall not be construed to imply that creation of new lots or parcels two acres or larger always complies with Goal 14. The question of whether the creation of such lots or parcels complies with Goal 14 depends upon compliance with all provisions of this rule.

(b) Each local government must specify a minimum area for any new lot or parcel that is to be created in a rural residential area. For the purposes of this rule, that minimum area shall be referred to as “the minimum lot size.”

(c) If, on October 4, 2000, a local government’s land use regulations specify a minimum lot size of two acres or more, the area of any new lot or parcel shall equal or exceed the minimum lot size that is already in effect.

(d) If, on October 4, 2000, a local government’s land use regulations specify a minimum lot size smaller than two acres, the area of any new lot or parcel created shall equal or exceed two acres.

(e) A local government may authorize a planned unit development (PUD), specify the size of lots or parcels by averaging density across a parent parcel, or allow clustering of new dwellings in a rural residential area only if all conditions set forth in paragraphs (7)(e)(A) through (7)(e)(H) are met:

(A) The number of new dwelling units to be clustered or developed as a PUD does not exceed 10;

(B) The number of new lots or parcels to be created does not exceed 10;

(D) The development is not to be served by a new community sewer system;

(E) The development is not to be served by any new extension of a sewer system from within an urban growth boundary or from within an unincorporated community;

(F) The overall density of the development will not exceed one dwelling for each unit of acreage specified in the local government’s land use regulations on October 4, 2000 as the minimum lot size for the area;

(G) Any group or cluster of two or more dwelling units will not force a significant change in accepted farm or forest practices on nearby lands devoted to farm or forest use and will not significantly increase the cost of accepted farm or forest practices there; and

(H) For any open space or common area provided as a part of the cluster or planned unit development under this subsection, the owner shall submit proof of nonrevocable deed restrictions recorded in the deed records. The deed restrictions shall preclude all future rights to construct a dwelling on the lot, parcel, or tract designated as open space or common area for as long as the lot, parcel, or tract remains outside an urban growth boundary.

(f) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a local government shall not allow more than one permanent single-family dwelling to be placed on a lot or parcel in a rural residential area. Where a medical hardship creates a need for a second household to reside temporarily on a lot or parcel where one dwelling already exists, a local government may authorize the temporary placement of a manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle.

(g) In rural residential areas, the establishment of a new “mobile home park” or “manufactured dwelling park” as defined in ORS 446.003(23) and (30) shall be considered an urban use if the density of manufactured dwellings in the park exceeds the density for residential development set by this rule’s requirements for minimum lot and parcel sizes. Such a park may be established only if an exception to Goal 14 is taken.

(h) A local government may allow the creation of a new parcel or parcels smaller than a minimum lot size required under subsections (a) through (d) of this section without an exception to Goal 14 only if the conditions described in paragraphs (A) through (D) of this subsection exist:

(A) The parcel to be divided has two or more permanent habitable dwellings on it;

(B) The permanent habitable dwellings on the parcel to be divided were established there before October 4, 2000;

(D) The partition would not create any vacant parcels on which a new dwelling could be established.

(E) For purposes of this rule, “habitable dwelling” means a dwelling that meets the criteria set forth in ORS 215.283(1)(p)(A)-(D).

(i) For rural residential areas designated after October 4, 2000, the affected county shall either:

(A) Require that any new lot or parcel have an area of at least ten acres, or

(B) Establish a minimum size of at least two acres for new lots or parcels in accordance with the applicable requirements for an exception to Goal 14 in OAR chapter 660, division 14. The minimum lot size adopted by the county shall be consistent with OAR 660-004-0018, “Planning and Zoning for Exception Areas.”

(8)(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section (7) of this rule, divisions of rural residential land within one mile of an urban growth boundary for any city or urban area listed in paragraphs (A) through (E) of this subsection shall be subject to the provisions of subsections (8)(b) and (8)(c).

(A) Ashland;

(B) Central Point;

(D) Newberg;

(E) Sandy.

(b) Any division of rural residential land in an urban reserve area shall be done in accordance with the acknowledged urban reserve ordinance or acknowledged regional growth plan of a city or urban area listed in subsection (8)(a) that:

(A) has an urban reserve area that contains at least a twenty-year reserve of land and that has been acknowledged to comply with OAR chapter 660, division 21; or

(B) is part of a regional growth plan that contains at least a twenty-year regional urban reserve of land beyond the land contained within the collective urban growth boundaries of the participating cities, and that has been acknowledged through the process prescribed for Regional Problem Solving in ORS 197.652 through 197.658.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of section (7) of this rule, if any part of a lot or parcel to be divided is less than one mile from an urban growth boundary for a city or urban area listed in subsection (8)(a), and if that city or urban area does not have an urban reserve area acknowledged to comply with OAR chapter 660, division 21, or is not part of an acknowledged regional growth plan as described in subsection (b), paragraph (B), of this section, the minimum area of any new lot or parcel there shall be ten acres.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of section (7), if Metro has an urban reserve area that contains at least a twenty-year reserve of land and that has been acknowledged to comply with OAR chapter 660, division 21 or division 27, any land division of rural residential land in that urban reserve shall be done in accordance with the applicable acknowledged comprehensive plan and zoning provisions adopted to implement the urban reserve.

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of section (7), if any part of a lot or parcel to be divided is less than one mile from the urban growth boundary for the Portland metropolitan area and is in a rural residential area, and if Metro has not designated an urban reserve that contains at least a twenty-year reserve of land acknowledged to comply with either OAR chapter 660, division 21 or division 27, the minimum area of any new lot or parcel there shall be twenty acres. If the lot or parcel to be divided also lies within the area governed by the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, the division shall be done in accordance with the provisions of that act.

(f) Notwithstanding the provisions of section (7) and subsection (8)(e), a local government may establish minimum area requirements smaller than twenty acres for some of the lands described in subsection (8)(e). The selection of those lands and the minimum established for them shall be based on an analysis of the likelihood that such lands will urbanize, of their current parcel and lot sizes, and of the capacity of local governments to serve such lands efficiently with urban services at densities of at least 10 units per net developable acre. In no case shall the minimum parcel area requirement set for such lands be smaller than 10 acres.

(g) A local government may allow the creation of a new parcel, or parcels, smaller than a minimum lot size required under subsections (a) through (f) of this section without an exception to Goal 14 only if the conditions described in paragraphs (A) through (G) of this subsection exist:

(A) The parcel to be divided has two or more permanent, habitable dwellings on it;

(B) The permanent, habitable dwellings on the parcel to be divided were established there before October 4, 2000;

(D) The partition would not create any vacant parcels on which new dwellings could be established;

(E) The resulting parcels shall be sized to promote efficient future urban development by ensuring that one of the parcels is the minimum size necessary to accommodate the residential use of the parcel;

(F) For purposes of this rule, habitable dwelling means a dwelling that meets the criteria set forth in ORS 215.213(1)(q)(A)—(D) or 215.283(1)(p)(A)—(D), whichever is applicable; and

(G) The parcel is not in an area designated as rural reserve under OAR chapter 660, division 27, except as provided under OAR 660-027-0070.

(9) The development, placement, or use of one single-family dwelling on a lot or parcel lawfully created in an acknowledged rural residential area is allowed under this rule and Goal 14, subject to all other applicable laws.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 195.141

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.175 & 197.732, 195.145, 195.141

Hist.: LCDD 7-2000, f. 6-30-00, cert. ef. 10-4-00; LCDD 3-2001, f. & cert. ef. 4-3-01; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04; LCDD 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 2-13-08; LCDD 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

Rule Caption: Minor and technical amendments to conform to law, clarify wording and correct references.

Adm. Order No.: LCDD 2-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 2-2-2011

Certified to be Effective: 2-2-11

Notice Publication Date: 11-1-2010

Rules Amended: 660-006-0000, 660-006-0003, 660-006-0004, 660-006-0005, 660-006-0010, 660-006-0015, 660-006-0020, 660-006-0025, 660-006-0026, 660-006-0027, 660-006-0029, 660-006-0031, 660-006-0035, 660-006-0040, 660-006-0050, 660-006-0055, 660-006-0057, 660-006-0060

Rules Coordinator: Casaria Tuttle—(503) 373-0050, ext. 322

660-006-0000

Purpose

(1) The purpose of this division is to conserve forest lands as defined by Goal 4 and to define standards for compliance with implementing statutes at ORS 215.700 through 215.799.

(2) To accomplish the purpose of conserving forest lands, the governing body shall:

(a) Designate forest lands on the comprehensive plan map as forest lands consistent with Goal 4 and OAR chapter 660, division 6;

(b) Zone forest lands for uses allowed pursuant to OAR chapter 660, division 6 on designated forest lands; and

(3) This rule provides for a balance between the application of Goal 3 “Agricultural Lands” and Goal 4 “Forest Lands,” because of the extent of lands that may be designated as either agricultural or forest land.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 8-1982, f. & ef. 9-1-82; LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0003

Applicability

(1) This division applies to all forest lands as defined by Goal 4.

(2) Governing bodies shall amend their comprehensive plan and land use regulations to comply with requirements of OAR 660-006-0035(2) and 660-006-0040 by September 6, 1994.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-92; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0004

Notice of Decision in Forest Zones

Governing bodies shall provide the following types of notice:

(1) Notice of all applications for dwellings and land divisions in forest and agriculture/forest zones shall be provided to the Department of Land Conservation and Development at the Salem office. Notice shall be in accordance with the governing body’s acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations, and shall be mailed at least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing or decision being made.

(2) Notice of proposed actions described in section (1) of this rule shall be provided as required by procedures for notice contained in ORS 197.763 and 215.402 to 215.438.

(3) The provisions of sections (1) and (2) of this rule are repealed on September 6, 1995.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0005

Definitions

For the purpose of this division, the following definitions apply:

(1) Definitions contained in ORS 197.015 and the Statewide Planning Goals.

(2) “Commercial Tree Species” means trees recognized for commercial production under rules adopted by the State Board of Forestry pursuant to ORS 527.715.

(3) “Cubic Foot Per Acre” means the average annual increase in cubic foot volume of wood fiber per acre for fully stocked stands at the culmination of mean annual increment as reported by the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) soil survey.

(4) “Cubic Foot Per Tract Per Year” means the average annual increase in cubic foot volume of wood fiber per tract for fully stocked stands at the culmination of mean annual increment as reported by the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) soil survey.

(5) “Date of Creation and Existence.” When a lot, parcel or tract is reconfigured pursuant to applicable law after November 4, 1993, the effect of which is to qualify a lot, parcel or tract for the siting of a dwelling, the date of the reconfiguration is the date of creation or existence. Reconfigured means any change in the boundary of the lot, parcel, or tract.

(6) “Eastern Oregon” means that portion of the state lying east of a line beginning at the intersection of the northern boundary of the State of Oregon and the western boundary of Wasco County, then south along the western boundaries of the counties of Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes and Klamath to the southern boundary of the State of Oregon.

(7) “Forest Operation” means any commercial activity relating to the growing or harvesting or any forest tree species as defined in ORS 527.620(6).

(8) “Governing Body” means a city council, county board of commissioners, or county court or its designate, including planning director, hearings officer, planning commission or as provided by Oregon law.

(9) “Lot” means a single unit of land that is created by a subdivision of land as provided in ORS 92.010.

(10) “Parcel” means a single unit of land that is created by a partition of land and as further defined in ORS 215.010(1).

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

(12) “Western Oregon” means that portion of the state lying west of a line beginning at the intersection of the northern boundary of the State of Oregon and the western boundary of Wasco County, then south along the western boundaries of the counties of Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes and Klamath to the southern boundary of the State of Oregon.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 8-1982, f. & ef. 9-1-82; LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-92; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDD 2-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-98; LCDD 5-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-24-00; LCDD 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-18-08; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0010

Identifying Forest Land

(1) Governing bodies shall identify “forest lands” as defined by Goal 4 in the comprehensive plan. Lands inventoried as Goal 3 agricultural lands, lands for which an exception to Goal 4 is justified pursuant to ORS 197.732 and taken, and lands inside urban growth boundaries are not required to planned and zoned as forest lands. Lands suitable for commercial forest uses shall be identified using a mapping of average annual wood production capability by cubic foot per acre (cf/ac) as reported by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

(2) Where NRCS data are not available or are shown to be inaccurate, other site productivity data may be used to identify forest land, in the following order of priority:

(a) Oregon Department of Revenue western Oregon site class maps;

(b) USDA Forest Service plant association guides; or

(3) Where data of comparable quality under subsections (2)(a)-(c) are not available or are shown to be inaccurate, an alternative method for determining productivity may be used as described in the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Technical Bulletin entitled “Land Use Planning Notes, Number 3 April 1998, Updated for Clarity April 2010.”

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, ORS 197.230, ORS 197.245, ORS 215.700, ORS 215.705, ORS 215.720, ORS 215.740, ORS 215.750, ORS 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 8-1982, f. & ef. 9-1-82; LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDD 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-18-08; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0015

Plan Designation Outside an Urban Growth Boundary

(1) Lands inventoried as forest lands must be designated in the comprehensive plan and implemented with a zone that conserves forest lands consistent with OAR chapter 660, division 6, unless an exception to Goal 4 is taken pursuant to ORS 197.732, the forest lands are marginal lands pursuant to ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), the land is zoned with an Exclusive Farm Use Zone pursuant to ORS chapter 215 provided the zone qualifies for special assessment under ORS 308.370, or is an “abandoned mill site” zoned for industrial use as provided for by ORS 197.719. In areas of intermingled agricultural and forest lands, an agricultural/forest lands designation may also be appropriate if it provides protection for forest lands consistent with the requirements of OAR chapter 660, division 6. The plan shall describe the zoning designation(s) applied to forest lands and its purpose and shall contain criteria that clearly indicate where the zone(s) will be applied.

(2) When lands satisfy the definition requirements of both agricultural land and forest land, an exception is not required to show why one resource designation is chosen over another. The plan need only document the factors that were used to select an agricultural, forest, agricultural/forest, or other appropriate designation.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 8-1982, f. & ef. 9-1-82; LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-92; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0020

Plan Designation Within an Urban Growth Boundary

Goal 4 does not apply within urban growth boundaries and therefore, the designation of forest lands is not required.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 8-1982, f. & ef. 9-1-82; LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0025

Uses Authorized in Forest Zones

(1) Goal 4 requires that forest land be conserved. Forest lands are conserved by adopting and applying comprehensive plan provisions and zoning regulations consistent with the goals and this rule. In addition to forest practices and operations and uses auxiliary to forest practices, as set forth in ORS 527.722, the Commission has determined that five general types of uses, as set forth in the goal, may be allowed in the forest environment, subject to the standards in the goal and in this rule. These general types of uses are:

(a) Uses related to and in support of forest operations;

(b) Uses to conserve soil, air and water quality and to provide for fish and wildlife resources, agriculture and recreational opportunities appropriate in a forest environment;

(d) Dwellings authorized by ORS 215.705 to 215.755; and

(e) Other dwellings under prescribed conditions.

(2) The following uses pursuant to the Forest Practices Act (ORS Chapter 527) and Goal 4 shall be allowed in forest zones:

(a) Forest operations or forest practices including, but not limited to, reforestation of forest land, road construction and maintenance, harvesting of a forest tree species, application of chemicals, and disposal of slash;

(b) Temporary on-site structures that are auxiliary to and used during the term of a particular forest operation;

(c) Physical alterations to the land auxiliary to forest practices including, but not limited to, those made for purposes of exploration, mining, commercial gravel extraction and processing, landfills, dams, reservoirs, road construction or recreational facilities; and

(d) For the purposes of section (2) of this rule “auxiliary” means a use or alteration of a structure or land that provides help or is directly associated with the conduct of a particular forest practice. An auxiliary structure is located on site, temporary in nature, and is not designed to remain for the forest’s entire growth cycle from planting to harvesting. An auxiliary use is removed when a particular forest practice has concluded.

(3) The following uses may be allowed outright on forest lands:

(a) Uses to conserve soil, air and water quality and to provide for wildlife and fisheries resources;

(b) Farm use as defined in ORS 215.203;

(c) Local distribution lines (e.g., electric, telephone, natural gas) and accessory equipment (e.g., electric distribution transformers, poles, meter cabinets, terminal boxes, pedestals), or equipment that provides service hookups, including water service hookups;

(d) Temporary portable facility for the primary processing of forest products;

(e) Exploration for mineral and aggregate resources as defined in ORS chapter 517;

(f) Private hunting and fishing operations without any lodging accommodations;

(g) Towers and fire stations for forest fire protection;

(h) Widening of roads within existing rights-of-way in conformance with the transportation element of acknowledged comprehensive plans and public road and highway projects as described in ORS 215.213(1) and 215.283(1);

(i) Water intake facilities, canals and distribution lines for farm irrigation and ponds;

(j) Caretaker residences for public parks and public fish hatcheries;

(k) Uninhabitable structures accessory to fish and wildlife enhancement;

(l) Temporary forest labor camps;

(m) Exploration for and production of geothermal, gas, oil, and other associated hydrocarbons, including the placement and operation of compressors, separators and other customary production equipment for an individual well adjacent to the well head;

(n) Destination resorts reviewed and approved pursuant to ORS 197.435 to 197.467 and Goal 8;

(o) Disposal site for solid waste that has been ordered established by the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 459.049, together with the equipment, facilities or buildings necessary for its operation;

(p) Alteration, restoration or replacement of a lawfully established dwelling that:

(A) Has intact exterior walls and roof structures;

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

(D) Has a heating system; and

(E) In the case of replacement, is removed, demolished or converted to an allowable nonresidential use within three months of the completion of the replacement dwelling; and

(q) An outdoor mass gathering as defined in ORS 433.735 or other gathering of fewer than 3,000 persons that is not anticipated to continue for more than 120 hours in any three-month period is not a “land use decision” as defined in ORS 197.015(10) or subject to review under this division.

(4) The following uses may be allowed on forest lands subject to the review standards in section (5) of this rule:

(a) Permanent facility for the primary processing of forest products;

(b) Permanent logging equipment repair and storage;

(d) Disposal site for solid waste approved by the governing body of a city or county or both and for which the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has granted a permit under ORS 459.245, together with equipment, facilities or buildings necessary for its operation;

(e)(A) Private parks and campgrounds. Campgrounds in private parks shall only be those allowed by this subsection. Except on a lot or parcel contiguous to a lake or reservoir, campgrounds shall not be allowed within three miles of an urban growth boundary unless an exception is approved pursuant to ORS 197.732 and OAR chapter 660, division 4. A campground is an area devoted to overnight temporary use for vacation, recreational or emergency purposes, but not for residential purposes and is established on a site or is contiguous to lands with a park or other outdoor natural amenity that is accessible for recreational use by the occupants of the campground. A campground shall be designed and integrated into the rural agricultural and forest environment in a manner that protects the natural amenities of the site and provides buffers of existing native trees and vegetation or other natural features between campsites. Campsites may be occupied by a tent, travel trailer or recreational vehicle. Separate sewer, water or electric service hook-ups shall not be provided to individual camp sites. Campgrounds authorized by this rule shall not include intensively developed recreational uses such as swimming pools, tennis courts, retail stores or gas stations. Overnight temporary use in the same campground by a camper or camper’s vehicle shall not exceed a total of 30 days during any consecutive six-month period.

(B) Campsites may be occupied by a tent, travel trailer, yurt or recreational vehicle. Separate sewer, water or electric service hook-ups shall not be provided to individual camp sites except that electrical service may be provided to yurts allowed for by paragraph (4)(e)(C) of this rule.

(C) 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 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). As used in this rule, “yurt” means a round, domed shelter of cloth or canvas on a collapsible frame with no plumbing, sewage disposal hook-up or internal cooking appliance.

(f) Public parks including only those uses specified under OAR 660-034-0035 or 660-034-0040, whichever is applicable;

(g) Mining and processing of oil, gas, or other subsurface resources, as defined in ORS chapter 520, and not otherwise permitted under subsection (3)(m) of this rule (e.g., compressors, separators and storage serving multiple wells), and mining and processing of aggregate and mineral resources as defined in ORS chapter 517;

(h) Television, microwave and radio communication facilities and transmission towers;

(i) Fire stations for rural fire protection;

(j) Commercial utility facilities for the purpose of generating power. A power generation facility shall not preclude more than 10 acres from use as a commercial forest operation unless an exception is taken pursuant to OAR chapter 660, division 4;

(k) Aids to navigation and aviation;

(l) Water intake facilities, related treatment facilities, pumping stations, and distribution lines;

(m) Reservoirs and water impoundments;

(n) Firearms training facility;

(o) Cemeteries;

(p) Private seasonal accommodations for fee hunting operations may be allowed subject to section (5) of this rule, OAR 660-006-0029, and 660-006-0035 and the following requirements:

(A) Accommodations are limited to no more than 15 guest rooms as that term is defined in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code;

(B) Only minor incidental and accessory retail sales are permitted;

(C) Accommodations are occupied temporarily for the purpose of hunting during game bird and big game hunting seasons authorized by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission; and

(D) A governing body may impose other appropriate conditions.

(q) New electric transmission lines with right of way widths of up to 100 feet as specified in ORS 772.210. New distribution lines (e.g., gas, oil, geothermal, telephone, fiber optic cable) with rights-of-way 50 feet or less in width;

(r) Temporary asphalt and concrete batch plants as accessory uses to specific highway projects;

(s) Home occupations as defined in ORS 215.448;

(t) A 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 as defined in ORS 215.213 and 215.283. The manufactured dwelling shall use the same subsurface sewage disposal system used by the existing dwelling, if that disposal system is adequate to accommodate the additional dwelling. If the manufactured dwelling will use a public sanitary sewer system, such condition will not be required. 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. A temporary residence approved under this subsection is not eligible for replacement under subsection (3)(p) of this rule. Governing bodies every two years shall review the permit authorizing such mobile homes. When the hardships end, governing bodies or their designate shall require the removal of such mobile homes. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality review and removal requirements also apply to such mobile homes. As used in this section, “hardship” means a medical hardship or hardship for the care of an aged or infirm person or persons;

(u) Expansion of existing airports;

(v) Public road and highway projects as described in ORS 215.213(2)(p) through (r) and (10) and 215.283(2)(q) through (s) and (3);

(w) Private accommodations for fishing occupied on a temporary basis may be allowed subject to section (5) of this rule, OAR 600-060-0029 and 660-006-0035 and the following requirements:

(A) Accommodations limited to no more than 15 guest rooms as that term is defined in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code;

(B) Only minor incidental and accessory retail sales are permitted;

(C) Accommodations occupied temporarily for the purpose of fishing during fishing seasons authorized by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission;

(D) Accommodations must be located within one-quarter mile of fish bearing Class I waters; and

(E) A governing body may impose other appropriate conditions.

(x) Forest management research and experimentation facilities as described by ORS 526.215 or where accessory to forest operations; and

(y) An outdoor mass gathering subject to review by a county planning commission under the provisions of ORS 433.763. These gatherings are those of more than 3,000 persons that continue or can reasonably be expected to continue for more than 120 hours within any three-month period and any part of which is held in open spaces.

(5) A use authorized by section (4) of this rule may be allowed provided the following requirements or their equivalent are met. These requirements are designed to make the use compatible with forest operations and agriculture and to conserve values found on forest lands:

(a) The proposed use will not force a significant change in, or significantly increase the cost of, accepted farming or forest practices on agriculture or forest lands;

(b) The proposed use will not significantly increase fire hazard or significantly increase fire suppression costs or significantly increase risks to fire suppression personnel; and

(c) A written statement recorded with the deed or written contract with the county or its equivalent is obtained from the land owner that recognizes the rights of adjacent and nearby land owners to conduct forest operations consistent with the Forest Practices Act and Rules for uses authorized in subsections (4)(e), (m), (s), (t) and (w) of this rule.

(6) Nothing in this rule relieves governing bodies from complying with other requirement contained in the comprehensive plan or implementing ordinances such as the requirements addressing other resource values (e.g., Goal 5) that exist on forest lands.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-92; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDC 8-1995, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-95; ; LCDC 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 2-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-98; LCDD 5-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-24-00; LCDD 1-2002, f. & cert. ef. 5-22-02; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0026

New Land Division Requirements in Forest Zones

(1) Governing bodies shall legislatively amend their land division standards to incorporate one or more of the following parcel sizes. Under these provisions, a governing body may not determine minimum parcel sizes for forest land on a case-by-case basis:

(a) An 80-acre or larger minimum parcel size; or

(b) One or more numeric minimum parcel sizes less than 80 acres provided that each parcel size is large enough to ensure:

(A) The opportunity for economically efficient forest operations typically occurring in the area;

(B) The opportunity for the continuous growing and harvesting of forest tree species;

(D) That parcel meets the requirements of ORS 527.630.

(2) New land divisions less than the parcel size in section (1) of this rule may be approved for any of the following circumstances:

(a) For the uses listed in OAR 660-006-0025(3)(m) through (o) and (4)(a) through (o) provided that such uses have been approved pursuant to OAR 660-006-0025(5) and the parcel created from the division is the minimum size necessary for the use; or

(b) For the establishment of a parcel for an existing dwelling on land zoned for forest use, subject to the following requirements:

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

(B) The dwelling existed prior to June 1, 1995;

(C)(i) The remaining parcel, not containing the dwelling, meets the minimum land division standards of the zone; or

(ii) The remaining parcel, not containing the dwelling, is consolidated with another parcel, and together the parcels meet the minimum land division standards of the zone; and

(D) The remaining parcel, not containing the dwelling, is not entitled to a dwelling unless subsequently authorized by law or goal.

(c) To allow a division of forest land to facilitate a forest practice as defined in ORS 527.620 that results in a parcel that does not meet the minimum area requirements of subsection (1)(a) or (b). Approvals shall be based on findings that demonstrate that there are unique property specific characteristics present in the proposed parcel that require an amount of land smaller than the minimum area requirements of subsections (1)(a) or (b) of this rule in order to conduct the forest practice. Parcels created pursuant to this subsection:

(A) Shall not be eligible for siting of new dwelling;

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

(D) Shall not result in a parcel of less than 35 acres, except:

(i) Where the purpose of the land division is to facilitate an exchange of lands involving a governmental agency; or

(ii) Where the purpose of the land division is to allow transactions in which at least one participant is a person with a cumulative ownership of at least 2,000 acres of forest land; and

(E) If associated with the creation of a parcel where a dwelling is involved, shall not result in a parcel less than the minimum lot or parcel size of the zone or the minimum size required for dwellings approved under OAR 660-006-0027(2).

(d) To allow a division of a lot or parcel zoned for forest use if:

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

(B) Each dwelling complies with the criteria for a replacement dwelling under ORS 215.213(1) or 215.283(1);

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

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

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

(e) To allow a proposed division of land as provided in ORS 215.783.

(3) A county planning director shall maintain a record of lots and parcels that do not qualify for division under the restrictions imposed by OAR 660-006-0026(2)(d) and (4). The record shall be available to the public.

(4) A lot or parcel may not be divided under OAR 660-006-0026(2)(d) if an existing dwelling on the lot or parcel was approved under:

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

(b) A farm use zone provision that allowed both farm and forest uses in a mixed farm and forest use zone under Goal 4 (Forest Lands).

(5)(a) An applicant for the creation of a parcel pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this rule shall provide evidence that a restriction on the remaining parcel, not containing the dwelling, has been recorded with the county clerk of the county where the property is located. The restriction shall allow no dwellings unless authorized by law or goal on land zoned for forest use except as permitted under section (2) of this rule.

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

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

(6) A landowner allowed a land division under section (2) of this rule shall sign a statement that shall be recorded with the county clerk of the county in which the property is located, declaring that the landowner will not in the future complain about accepted farming or forest practices on nearby lands devoted to farm or forest use.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780, 215.783 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 7 1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-92; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDC 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 2-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-98; LCDD 1-2002, f. & cert. ef. 5-22-02; LCDD 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-18-08; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0027

Dwellings in Forest Zones

The following standards apply to dwellings described at OAR 660-006-0025(1)(d):

(1) A lot of record dwelling authorized under ORS 215.705 may be allowed if:

(a) The lot or parcel on which the dwelling will be sited was lawfully created and was acquired and owned continuously by the present owner as defined in subsection (d) of this section:

(A) Since prior to January 1, 1985; or

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

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

(c) The lot or parcel on which the dwelling will be sited was part of a tract on November 4, 1993, no dwelling exists on another lot or parcel that was part of that tract.

(d) For purposes of this section, “owner” includes the wife, husband, son, daughter, mother, father, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent or grandchild of the owner or a business entity owned by any one or combination of these family members.

(e) The dwelling must be located:

(A) On a tract in western Oregon that is composed of soil is 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 that provides or will provide access to the subject tract. The road shall be maintained and either paved or surfaced with rock and shall not be:

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

(ii) 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) On a tract in eastern Oregon that 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 that provides or will provide access to the subject tract. The road shall be maintained and either paved or surfaced with rock and shall not be:

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

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

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

(2) If a dwelling is not allowed pursuant to section (1) of this rule, a large tract forest dwelling authorized under ORS 215.740 may be allowed on land zoned for forest use if it complies with other provisions of law and is sited on a tract that does not include a dwelling:

(a) In eastern Oregon of at least 240 contiguous acres or 320 acres in one ownership that are not contiguous but are in the same county or adjacent counties and zoned for forest use. A deed restriction shall be filed pursuant to section (7) of this rule for all tracts that are used to meet the acreage requirements of this subsection.

(b) In western Oregon of at least 160 contiguous acres or 200 acres in one ownership that are not contiguous but are in the same county or adjacent counties and zoned for forest use. A deed restriction shall be filed pursuant to section (7) of this rule for all tracts that are used to meet the acreage requirements of this subsection.

(c) 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) In western Oregon, a governing body of a county or its designate may allow the establishment of a single family “template” dwelling authorized under ORS 215.750 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 zero 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 and continue to exist 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 and continue to exist on the other lots or parcels.

(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 and continue to exist on the other lots or parcels.

(4) In eastern Oregon, a governing body of a county or its designate may allow the establishment of a single family “template” dwelling authorized under ORS 215.750 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 zero 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 and continue to exist 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 and continue to exist on the other lots or parcels.

(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 and continue to exist on the other lots or parcels.

(5) The following review standards apply to “template” dwellings approved under sections (3) or (4) of this rule:

(a) Lots or parcels within urban growth boundaries shall not be used to satisfy the eligibility requirements under sections (3) or (4) of this rule.

(b) Except as provided by subsection (c) of this section, if the tract undersection (3) or (4) of this rule 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 1/4 mile wide centered on the center of the subject tract and that is to the maximum extent possible, aligned with the road.

(c)(A) If a tract 60 acres or larger described under section (3) or (4) of this rule abuts a road or perennial stream, the measurement shall be made in accordance with subsection (b) of this section. However, one of the three required dwellings shall be on the same side of the road or stream as the tract, and:

(i) Be located within a 160-acre rectangle that is one mile long and one-quarter 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

(ii) 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 shall be on the same side of the road as the proposed dwelling.

(6) A proposed “template” dwelling under this rule is not allowed:

(a) If it is prohibited by or will not comply with the requirements of an acknowledged comprehensive plan, acknowledged land use regulations, or other provisions of law;

(b) Unless it complies with the requirements of OAR 660-006-0029 and 660-006-0035;

(c) Unless no dwellings are allowed on other lots or parcels that make up the tract and deed restrictions established under section (7) of this rule for the other lots or parcels that make up the tract are met; or

(d) If the tract on which the dwelling will be sited includes a dwelling.

(7)(a) The applicant for a dwelling authorized by subsections (2)(a) or (b) of this rule that requires one or more lot or parcel to meet minimum acreage requirements shall provide evidence that the covenants, conditions and restrictions form adopted as “Exhibit A” has been recorded with the county clerk of the county or counties where the property subject to the covenants, conditions and restrictions is locate.

(b) The covenants, conditions and restrictions are irrevocable, unless a statement of release is signed by an authorized representative of the county or counties where the property subject to the covenants, conditions and restrictions is located.

(c) Enforcement of the covenants, conditions and restrictions may be undertaken by the department or by the county or counties where the property subject to the covenants, conditions and restrictions is located.

(d) The failure to follow the requirements of this section shall not affect the validity of the transfer of property or the legal remedies available to the buyers of property that is subject to the covenants, conditions and restrictions required by this section.

(e) The county planning director shall maintain a copy of the covenants, conditions and restrictions filed in the county deed records pursuant to this section and a map or other record depicting tracts do not qualify for the siting of a dwelling under the covenants, conditions and restrictions filed in the county deed records pursuant to this section. The map or other record required by this subsection shall be readily available to the public in the county planning office.

(8) Notwithstanding subsection (6)(a) of this rule, 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 sections (3) or (4) or subsections (5)(b) or (c) of this rule, a dwelling is in the 160-acre square or rectangle if any part of the dwelling is in the 160-acre square or rectangle.

[ED. NOTE: Exhibits referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-90; LCDC 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-92; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDC 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 2-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-98; LCDD 6-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-00; LCDD 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-06; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0029

Siting Standards for Dwellings and Structures in Forest Zones

The following siting criteria or their equivalent shall apply to all new dwellings and structures in forest and agriculture/forest zones. These criteria are designed to make such uses compatible with forest operations and agriculture, to minimize wildfire hazards and risks and to conserve values found on forest lands. A governing body shall consider the criteria in this rule together with the requirements OAR 660-0060-0035 to identify the building site:

(1) Dwellings and structures shall be sited on the parcel so that:

(a) They have the least impact on nearby or adjoining forest or agricultural lands;

(b) The siting ensures that adverse impacts on forest operations and accepted farming practices on the tract will be minimized;

(c) The amount of forest lands used to site access roads, service corridors, the dwelling and structures is minimized; and

(d) The risks associated with wildfire are minimized.

(2) Siting criteria satisfying section (1) of this rule may include setbacks from adjoining properties, clustering near or among existing structures, siting close to existing roads and siting on that portion of the parcel least suited for growing trees.

(3) The applicant shall provide evidence to the governing body that the domestic water supply is from a source authorized in accordance with the Water Resources Department’s administrative rules for the appropriation of ground water or surface water and not from a Class II stream as defined in the Forest Practices rules (OAR chapter 629). For purposes of this section, evidence of a domestic water supply means:

(a) Verification from a water purveyor that the use described in the application will be served by the purveyor under the purveyor’s rights to appropriate water;

(b) A water use permit issued by the Water Resources Department for the use described in the application; or

(c) Verification from the Water Resources Department that a water use permit is not required for the use described in the application. If the proposed water supply is from a well and is exempt from permitting requirements under ORS 537.545, the applicant shall submit the well constructor’s report to the county upon completion of the well.

(4) As a condition of approval, if road access to the dwelling is by a road owned and maintained by a private party or by the Oregon Department of Forestry, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, or the U.S. Forest Service, then the applicant shall provide proof of a long-term road access use permit or agreement. The road use permit may require the applicant to agree to accept responsibility for road maintenance.

(5) Approval of a dwelling shall be subject to the following requirements:

(a) Approval of a dwelling requires the owner of the tract to plant a sufficient number of trees on the tract to demonstrate that the tract is reasonably expected to meet Department of Forestry stocking requirements at the time specified in department of Forestry administrative rules;

(b) The planning department shall notify the county assessor of the above condition at the time the dwelling is approved;

(c) If the lot or parcel is more than 10 acres in western Oregon or more than 30 acres in eastern Oregon, the property owner shall submit a stocking survey report to the county assessor and the assessor will verify that the minimum stocking requirements have been met by the time required by Department of Forestry rules;

(d) Upon notification by the assessor the Department of Forestry will determine whether the tract meets minimum stocking requirements of the Forest Practices Act. If that department determines that the tract does not meet those requirements, that department will notify the owner and the assessor that the land is not being managed as forest land. The assessor will then remove the forest land designation pursuant to ORS 321.359 and impose the additional tax; and

(e) The county governing body or its designate shall require as a condition of approval of a single-family dwelling under ORS 215.213, 215.383 or 215.284 or otherwise in a farm or forest zone, that the landowner for the dwelling sign and record in the deed records for the county a document binding the landowner, and the landowner’s successors in interest, prohibiting them from pursuing a claim for relief or cause of action alleging injury from farming or forest practices for which no action or claim is allowed under ORS 30.936 or 30.937.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.245 & 215.730

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDC 7-1994, f. & cert. ef. 9-21-94; LCDC 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 2-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-98; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0031

Youth Camps

(1) A youth camp may be established in compliance with the provisions of this rule. The purpose of this rule is to provide for the establishment of a youth camp that is generally self-contained and located on a parcel suitable to limit potential impacts on nearby and adjacent land and to be compatible with the forest environment.

(2) Changes to or expansions of youth camps established prior to the effective date of this rule shall be subject to the provisions of ORS 215.130.

(3) A “youth camp” is a facility either owned or leased, and operated by a state or local government, or a nonprofit corporation as defined under ORS 65.001, to provide an outdoor recreational and educational experience primarily for the benefit of persons 21 years of age and younger. Youth camps do not include any manner of juvenile detention center or juvenile detention facility.

(4) An application for a proposed youth camp shall comply with the following:

(a) The number of overnight camp participants that may be accommodated shall be determined by the governing body, or its designate, based on the size, topography, geographic features and any other characteristics of the proposed site for the youth camp. Except as provided by subsection (4)(b) of this rule a youth camp shall not provide overnight accommodations for more than 350 youth camp participants, including staff.

(b) The governing body, or its designated may allow up to eight (8) nights during the calendar year when the number of overnight participants may exceed the total number of overnight participants allowed under subsection (4)(a) of this rule.

(c) Overnight stays for adult programs primarily for individuals over 21 years of age, not including staff, shall not exceed 10 percent of the total camper nights offered by the youth camp.

(d) The provisions of OAR 660-006-0025(5)(a).

(e) A campground as described in ORS 215.283(2)(c), 215.213(2)(e) and OAR 660-006-0025(4)(e) shall not be established in conjunction with a youth camp.

(f) A youth camp shall not be allowed in conjunction with an existing golf course.

(g) A youth camp shall not interfere with the exercise of legally established water rights on adjacent properties.

(5) The youth camp shall be located on a lawful parcel that is:

(a) Suitable to provide a forested setting needed to ensure a primarily outdoor experience without depending upon the use or natural characteristics of adjacent and nearby public and private land. This determination shall be based on the size, topography, geographic features and any other characteristics of the proposed site for the youth camp, as well as, the number of overnight participants and type and number of proposed facilities. A youth camp shall be located on a parcel of at least:

(A) 80-acres if located in eastern Oregon.

(B) 40-acres if located in western Oregon.

(b) Suitable to provide a protective buffer to separate the visual and audible aspects of youth camp activities from other nearby and adjacent lands. The buffers shall consist of forest vegetation, topographic or other natural features as well as structural setbacks from adjacent public and private lands, roads, and riparian areas. The structural setback from roads and adjacent public and private property shall be 250 feet unless the governing body, or its designate sets a different setback based upon the following criteria that may be applied on a case-by-case basis:

(A) The proposed setback will prevent conflicts with commercial resource management practices;

(B) The proposed setback will prevent a significant increase in safety hazards associated with vehicular traffic; and

(C) The proposed setback will provide an appropriate buffer from visual and audible aspects of youth camp activities from other nearby and adjacent resource lands.

(c) Suitable to provide for the establishment of sewage disposal facilities without requiring a sewer system as defined in OAR 660-011-0060(1)(f). Prior to granting final approval, the governing body or its designate shall verify that a proposed youth camp will not result in the need for a sewer system.

(d) Predominantly forestland if within a mixed agricultural/forest zone as provided for under OAR 660-006-0050.

(6) A youth camp may provide for the following facilities:

(a) Recreational facilities limited to passive improvements, such as open areas suitable for ball fields, volleyball courts, soccer fields, archery or shooting ranges, hiking and biking trails, horse back riding or swimming that can be provided in conjunction with the site’s natural environment. Intensively developed facilities such as tennis courts, gymnasiums, and golf courses shall not be allowed. One swimming pool may be allowed if no lake or other water feature suitable for aquatic recreation is located on the subject property or immediately available for youth camp use.

(b) Primary cooking and eating facilities shall be included in a single building. Except in sleeping quarters, the governing body, or its designate, may allow secondary cooking and eating facilities in one or more buildings designed to accommodate other youth camp activities. Food services shall be limited to the operation of the youth camp and shall be provided only for youth camp participants. The sale of individual meals may be offered only to family members or guardians of youth camp participants.

(d) Up to three camp activity buildings, not including primary cooking and eating facilities.

(e) Sleeping quarters including cabins, tents or other structures. Sleeping quarters may include toilets, but, except for the caretaker’s dwelling, shall not include kitchen facilities. Sleeping quarters shall be provided only for youth camp participants and shall not be offered as overnight accommodations for persons not participating in youth camp activities or as individual rentals.

(f) Covered areas that are not fully enclosed.

(g) Administrative, maintenance and storage buildings; permanent structure for administrative services, first aid, equipment and supply storage, and for use as an infirmary if necessary or requested by the applicant.

(h) An infirmary may provide sleeping quarters for the medical care provider (e.g. Doctor, Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, etc.).

(i) A caretaker’s residence may be established in conjunction with a youth camp prior to or after June 14, 2000, if no other dwelling exists on the subject property.

(7) A proposed youth camp shall comply with the following fire safety requirements:

(a) The fire siting standards in OAR 660-006-0035;

(b) A fire safety protection plan shall be developed for each youth camp that includes the following:

(A) Fire prevention measures;

(B) On site pre-suppression and suppression measures; and

(c) Except as determined under subsection (7)(d) of this rule, a youth camp’s on-site fire suppression capability shall at least include:

(A) A 1000 gallon mobile water supply that can access all areas of the camp;

(B) A 30 gallon-per-minute water pump and an adequate amount of hose and nozzles;

(D) Trained personnel capable of operating all fire suppression equipment at the camp during designated periods of fire danger.

(d) An equivalent level of fire suppression facilities may be determined by the governing body, or its designate. The equivalent capability shall be based on the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Wildfire Hazard Zone rating system, the response time of the effective wildfire suppression agencies, and consultation with ODF personnel if the camp is within an area protected by ODF and not served by a local structural fire protection provider.

(e) The provisions of OAR 660-006-0031(7)(d) may be waived by the governing body, or its designate, if the youth camp is located in an area served by a structural fire protection provider and that provider informs the governing body in writing that on-site fire suppression at the camp is not needed.

(8) The governing body, or its designate, shall require as a condition of approval of a youth camp, that the land owner of the youth camp sign and record in the deed records for the county a document binding the land owner, or operator of the youth camp if different from the owner, and the land owner’s or operator’s successors in interest, prohibiting them from pursuing a claim for relief or cause of action alleging injury from farming or forest practices for which no action or claim is allowed under ORS 30.936 or 30.937.

(9) Nothing in this rule relieves governing bodies from complying with other requirements contained in the comprehensive plan or implementing land use regulations such as the requirements addressing other resource values (e.g. Goal 5) that exist on forest lands.

(10) The provisions of this rule shall apply directly to any land use decision pursuant to ORS 197.646 and 215.427(3) commencing October 12, 2000. A county may adopt provisions in its comprehensive plan or land use regulations that establish standards and criteria in addition to those set forth in this rule, or to ensure compliance with any standards or criteria.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040 & 215

Stats. Implemented: ORS 184.618, 195.025, 197.040 - 197.717 & 215.750 - 215.755

Hist.: LCDD 6-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-00; LCDD 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-06; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0035

Fire-Siting Standards for Dwellings and Structures

The following fire-siting standards or their equivalent shall apply to all new dwelling or structures in a forest or agriculture/forest zone:

(1) The dwelling shall be located upon a parcel within a fire protection district or shall be provided with residential fire protection by contract. If the dwelling is not within a fire protection district, the applicant shall provide evidence that the applicant has asked to be included within the nearest such district. If the governing body determines that inclusion within a fire protection district or contracting for residential fire protection is 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, onsite equipment and water storage or other methods that are reasonable, given the site conditions. If a water supply is required for fire protection, 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 continuous year round flow of at least one cubic foot per second. The applicant shall provide verification from the Water Resources Department that any permits or registrations required for water diversion or storage have been obtained or that permits or registrations are not required for the use. Road access shall be provided to within 15 feet of the water’s edge for firefighting pumping units. The road access shall accommodate the turnaround of firefighting equipment during the fires season. Permanent signs shall be posted along the access route to indicate the location of the emergency water source.

(2) Road access to the dwelling shall meet road design standards described in OAR 660-006-0040.

(3) The owners of the dwellings and structures shall maintain a primary fuel-free break area surrounding all structures and clear and maintain a secondary fuel-free break area on land surrounding the dwelling that is owned or controlled by the owner in accordance with the provisions in “Recommended Fire Siting Standards for Dwellings and Structures and Fire Safety Design Standards for Roads” dated March 1, 1991, and published by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

(4) The dwelling shall have a fire retardant roof.

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

(6) If the dwelling has a chimney or chimneys, each chimney shall have a spark arrester.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDD 2-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-98; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0040

Fire Safety Design Standards for Roads

The governing body shall establish road design standards, except for private roads and bridges accessing only commercial forest uses, which ensure that public roads, bridges, private roads and driveways are constructed so as to provide adequate access for fire fighting equipment. Such standards shall address maximum grade, road width, turning radius, road surface, bridge design, culverts, and road access taking into consideration seasonal weather conditions. The governing body shall consult with the appropriate Rural Fire Protection District and Forest Protection District in establishing these standards.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0050

Uses Authorized in Agriculture/Forest Zones

(1) Governing bodies may establish agriculture/forest zones in accordance with both Goals 3 and 4, and OAR chapter 660, divisions 6 and 33.

(2) Uses authorized in Exclusive Farm Use Zones in ORS Chapter 215, and in OAR 660-006-0025 and 660-006-0027, subject to the requirements of the applicable section, may be allowed in any agricultural/forest zone. The county shall apply either OAR chapter 660, division 6 or 33 standards for siting a dwelling in an agriculture/forest zone based on the predominant use of the tract on January 1, 1993.

(3) Dwellings and related structures authorized under section (2), where the predominant use is forestry, shall be subject to the requirements of OAR 660-006-0029 and 660-006-0035.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.213, 215.283, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0055

New Land Division Requirements in Agriculture/Forest Zones

(1) A governing body shall apply the standards of OAR 660-006-0026 and 660-033-0100 to determine the proper minimum lot or parcel size for a mixed agriculture/forest zone. These standards are designed: To make new land divisions compatible with forest operations; to maintain the opportunity for economically efficient forest and agriculture practices; and to conserve values found on forest lands.

(2) New land divisions less than the parcel size established according to the requirements in section (1) of this rule may be approved for any of the following circumstances:

(a) For the uses listed in OAR 660-006-0025(3)(m) through (o) and (4)(a) through (n) provided that such uses have been approved pursuant to OAR 660-060-0025(5) and the land division created is the minimum size necessary for the use.

(b) For the establishment of a parcel for an existing dwelling on land zoned for mixed farm and forest use, subject to the following requirements:

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

(B) The dwelling existed prior to June 1, 1995;

(C)(i) The remaining parcel, not containing the dwelling, meets the minimum land division standards of the zone; or

(ii) The remaining parcel, not containing the dwelling, is consolidated with another parcel, and together the parcels meet the minimum land division standards of the zone;

(D) The remaining parcel, not containing the dwelling, is not entitled to a dwelling unless subsequently authorized by law or goal;

(E) The minimum tract eligible under subsection (b) of this section is 40 acres;

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

(G) The remainder of the tract shall not qualify for any uses allowed under ORS 215.213 and 215.283 that are not allowed on forestland.

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

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

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

(D) Shall not result in a parcel of less than 35 acres, except:

(i) Where the purpose of the land division is to facilitate an exchange of lands involving a governmental agency; or

(ii) Where the purpose of the land division is to allow transactions in which at least one participant is a person with a cumulative ownership of at least 2,000 acres of forestland; and

(E) If associated with the creation of a parcel where a dwelling is involved, shall not result in a parcel less than the minimum lot or parcel size of the zone.

(d) To allow a division of a lot or parcel zoned for mixed farm and forest use if:

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

(B) Each dwelling complies with the criteria for a replacement dwelling under ORS 215.213(1) or 215.283(1);

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

(E) The landowner of a lot or parcel created under this section provides evidence that a restriction prohibiting the landowner and the land owner’s successors in interest from further dividing the lot or parcel has been recorded with the county clerk of the county in which the lot or parcel is located. A restriction imposed under this section shall be irrevocable unless a statement of release is signed by the county planning director of the county in which the lot or parcel is located indicating that the comprehensive plan or land use regulations applicable to the lot or parcel have been changed so that the lot or parcel is no longer subject to Goal 4 (Forest Lands) or unless the land division is subsequently authorized by law or by a change in Goal 4 (Forest Land);

(e) To allow a proposed division of land as provided in ORS 215.783.

(3) A county planning director shall maintain a record of lots and parcels that do not qualify for division under the restrictions imposed by OAR 660-006-0055(2)(d) and (4). The record shall be readily available to the public.

(4) A lot or parcel may not be divided under OAR 660-006-0055(2)(d) if an existing dwelling on the lot or parcel was approved under:

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

(b) A farm use zone provision that allowed both farm and forest uses in a mixed farm and forest use zone under Goal 4 (Forest Lands).

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

(6) A landowner allowed a land division under section (2) of this rule shall sign a statement that shall be recorded with the county clerk of the county in which the property is located, declaring that the landowner and the landowner’s successors in interest will not in the future complain about accepted farming or forest practices on nearby lands devoted to farm or forest use.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.213. 215.283. 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780, 215.783 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-92; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDC 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 1-2002, f. & cert. ef. 5-22-02; LCDD 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-18-08; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0057

Rezoning Land to an Agriculture/Forest Zone

Any rezoning or plan map amendment of lands from an acknowledged zone or plan designation to an agriculture/forest zone requires a demonstration that each area being rezoned or replanned contains such a mixture of agriculture and forest uses that neither Goal 3 nor 4 can be applied alone.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.213, 215.283, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-92; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

660-006-0060

Regulation of Forest Operations

The Forest Practices Act (ORS 527.620 to 527.992) as implemented through Oregon Board of Forestry rules regulates forest operations on forest lands. The relationship between the Forest Practices Act and land use planning is described in ORS 527.722 to 527.726. OAR 660-006-0025 does not authorize county governing bodies to regulate forest operations or other uses allowed by ORS 527.620 to 527.990 and Oregon Board of Forestry rules.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040 & 215

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL

Hist.: LCDC 8-1982, f. & ef. 9-1-82; LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; Renumbered from 660-006-0030; LCDC 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-92; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

Notes
1.) This online version of the OREGON BULLETIN is provided for convenience of reference and enhanced access. The official, record copy of this publication is contained in the original Administrative Orders and Rulemaking Notices filed with the Secretary of State, Archives Division. Discrepancies, if any, are satisfied in favor of the original versions. Use the OAR Revision Cumulative Index found in the Oregon Bulletin to access a numerical list of rulemaking actions after November 15, 2010.