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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB 16 |
OR | 2021 | R | Allow lot split |
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Summary
- Allows counties to partition and rezone up to 200 acres of lands within the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Region from exclusive farm use to residential uses.
- Outlines conditions that must be met, which includes that the rezoned lands:
- Have not been used for farming in the last three years.
- Are not considered high-value farmland, predominantly composed of Class I, II, or III soils, or are viable for obtaining profit through farming.
- Will not force a significant change in accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use.
- Has received a public hearing prior to rezoning.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
Relating to Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Region housing.
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