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CHAPTER 4: RURAL TOURISM REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Table 4.1: Allowed Rural Tourism Related Uses Under County CDC

Exclusions from Permit (CDC Section 201-2): The following uses are permitted in each district and don’t need a develop-
ment permit. They must still comply with applicable standards and provisions of the CDC. These uses include: Farm Use
(Section 201-2.4), Grading for Accepted Farm Practices (201-2.12.G.), Direct Sales of Farm Crops as described in ORS
215.203 when a building permit is not required (Section 201-2.20), Boarding and Training of Horses for Profit (EFU, EFC,
AF-20 only) (Section 201-2.21), and On-site Filming for less than 45 days (EFU and AF-20 only) (Section 201-2.25.)

Type III
Type II Type II
Land Use District Type I (subject to required
(no impact test) (subject to impact test)
findings)
Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) (Section N/A Section 340-4.1 Section 340-4.2 and Section 340-
340) and 344-4.1: 344-4.2 : 5.2 and 344-
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The intent of the Exclusive Farm Use N. Site for A. Commercial ac- 5.2 (required
District is to preserve and maintain the takeoff tivities in conjunction findings ):
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commercial agricultural land within and landing of with farm use (Note: Except for Living
the county. The purpose of the Exclu- model aircraft this is often how History Museum,
sive Farm Use District is to preserve T. Winery - wineries not meet- the following uses
and maintain agricultural lands for Section 430- ing approval criteria are not permitted
farm use consistent with existing 145.1 of 215.452/453 are on high-value
and future needs for agricultural X. Farm stand approved) farmland. Such
products, forests, and open spaces; as provided F. Home occupations facilities within
to conserve and protect scenic in OAR 660, – Section 430-63 3 miles of a UGB
resources; to maintain and improve Division 33, H. On-site Filming - must also comply
the quality of the air, water, and [thus, subject to more than 45 days with UGB proximity
land resources of the County, and to state law only]. K. Parks, public and standards.
establish criteria and standards for private,- Section B. Campground -
farm use and related supportive uses 430-97 Section 430-25.
which are deemed appropriate. N. Room and board If within three (3)
arrangements, miles of an UGB an
Agriculture and Forest (AF-20) including a bed and exception to state
(Section 344). breakfast facility, for law requirements is
The intent of the Exclusive a maximum of 5 un- also required.
Agriculture and Forest AF-20 District related persons in an D. Golf Course -
is to provide an exclusive farm existing dwelling. Section 430-50.
use zone within the County which Q. State or Regional E. Hunting and
recognizes that certain lands therein Park uses Fishing Preserves –
may be marginal. The purpose of R. Community Cen- Section 430-69.
the district is to allow EFU uses and ters F. Living History
parcels, and through the provisions Museum - Section
of Section 425, to provide a process 430-74.
and criteria for identifying marginal
lands within the district. In addition,
Section 344-8 provides for special
uses for lands so identified.
66 “Impact Test”: Sections 340-4.3 and 344-4.3 Required Findings- The proposed use will not: A. Force a significant change in accepted farm or forest practices on sur-
rounding lands devoted to farm or forest use; nor B. Significantly increase the cost of accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use.
An applicant may demonstrate that these standards for approval will be satisfied through the imposition of conditions. Any conditions so imposed shall be clear and objective.
67 Section 340-5.3 and 344-5.3, Required Findings: A. The proposed use is compatible with farm uses described in Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 215; B. The proposed
use does not interfere seriously with “accepted farming practices” as defined in ORS 215.203(2)(c) on adjacent lands devoted to farm use; C. The proposed use does not
materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern of the area; and D. The proposed use will not: (1) Force a significant change in accepted farm or forest practices on
surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use; or (2) Significantly increase the cost of accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use.
An applicant may demonstrate that these standards for approval will be satisfied through the imposition of conditions. Any conditions so imposed shall be clear and objective.
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