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CHAPTER 4: RURAL TOURISM REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Table 4.3: Allowed Rural Tourism Uses, Constraints and Opportunities for Expansion 76

Land Use State Type II Type III
District Regulations Type I (no impact Type II (subject to required
test) (subject to impact test) findings)
Exclusive ORS 215.213 N/A Section 340-4.1 Section 340-4.2 and 344-4.2: Section 340-5.2 and
Farm Use and 344-4.1: A. Commercial activities in con- 344-5.2:
(EFU) Statewide N. Site for the junction with farm use (Note: this Except for Living History
(Section 340) Planning takeoff and is often how wineries not meeting Museum, the following
Goals 3, 14 landing of approval criteria of 215.452/453 uses are not permitted
model aircraft are reviewed) on high-value farmland.
Agriculture OAR: T. Winery - F. Home occupations – Section Such facilities within 3
and Forest 660.033.130 Section 430- 430-63 miles of a UGB must also
(AF-20) (2) 145.1 H. On-site Filming - more than comply with UGB proxim-
(Section 344) X. Farm stand 45 days ity standards.
as provided in K. Parks, public and private- Sec- B. Campground - Section
OAR 660, Divi- tion 430-97 430-25. If within three (3)
sion 33, [thus, N. Room and board arrange- miles of a UGB an excep-
subject to state ments, including a bed and tion to state law require-
law only]. breakfast facility, for a maximum ments is also required.
of five (5) unrelated persons in an D. Golf Course - Section
existing dwelling. 430-50.
Q. State or Regional Park uses E. Hunting and Fish-
R. Community Centers ing Preserves – Section
430-69.
F. Living History Museum
- Section 430-74.

Constraints:
• Private Parks and Type III uses shown at left are not allowed on high-value farmland – which comprises much of
the EFU and AF-20 land in rural Washington County.
• Fee-based activities allowed with farm stands cannot exceed 25 percent of the farm stand’s annual income.
• For campgrounds within three miles of a UGB, an exception to state law requirements is required.
• Limits of 100 people maximum for enclosed structures proposed within three miles of an urban growth boundary

Opportunities:
Overnight stays/farm stays: Help to address reported demand/need by providing educational materials regarding the
following uses that can already be allowed (subject to review):
• Room and Board Arrangements/B&Bs for up to five (5) persons within existing dwellings (some may want to
expand their homes first to achieve); and
• Campgrounds.
Additionally, consider regulating number of guest rooms at B&Bs rather than guests, consider increasing the
maximum number of guests/rooms beyond the current limit of five (5), and clarify what “room and board” means.

Farm Stands Traditional Farm-Related Tourism: State law allows farm stands to sell farm goods raised on the farm
and on other Oregon farms, along with incidental items/fee-based activities promoting the farm goods (provided
they generate 25 percent or less of the farm stand’s yearly sales). This allows farm stands to function somewhat
like a farmers market would in the urban area. Consider providing related educational materials and/or including in
the CDC all of what’s allowed by the state for farm stands (rather than just OAR reference).
As part of this, clarify CDC language to reflect commercial activities that the state allows in conjunction with farm
stands.
76 For more detail, including CDC intent and purpose statements for each district, see Table 4.1 on page 9-11.
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