Oregon Administrative Code

660-031-0015 Identification of Class A and Class B Permits Affected state agencies shall upon request of the Commission submit a program for permit consistency listing their Class A and Class B permits affecting land use including those set forth in Appendix 1. Upon submitting it…

660-031-0025 Review Criteria for Class A and B Permits (1) Where the affected local government does not have an Acknowledged Comprehensive Plan, the state agency’s or local government’s review shall assess whether or not the proposed activity and use are in compliance with the St…

660-031-0026 Compliance and Compatibility Review Procedures for Class A and B Permits State Agency Coordination Agreements shall describe the process the agency will use to assure that permit approvals are in compliance with Statewide Planning Goals and compatible with Acknowledg…

660-031-0030 Effect of a Determination of Noncompliance or Incompatibility In accordance with OAR 660-031-0020 when a state agency or local government determines that a proposed activity or use is not in compliance with an applicable Statewide Planning Goal or not compatible with…

660-031-0035 Reliance on the Local Government’s Determination (1) Class A Permits: When making findings, state agencies may use the affected local government’s compatibility determination when the agency finds the affected local government has determined that the proposed activit…

660-031-0040 Renewal Permits A determination of compliance with the Statewide Planning Goals or compatibility with Acknowledged Comprehensive Plan is not required if the proposed permit is a renewal of an existing permit except when the proposed permit would allow a substantial m…

660-032-0000 Purpose and Applicability (1) The rules in this division provide standards and procedures to implement ORS 195.033 to 195.036 and statewide planning Goals regarding population forecasts for land use planning purposes. (2) The rules in this division do not apply to a …

660-032-0010 Definitions (1) For purposes of this division, the definitions in ORS 197.015 and the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals (OAR chapter 660, division 15) apply, except as provided in sections (4) and (8) of this rule. (2) “Final Forecast” means the final population fore…

660-032-0020 Population Forecasts for Land Use Planning (1) A local government with land use jurisdiction over land that is outside the Metro boundary shall apply the most recent final forecast issued by the PRC under OAR 577-050-0030 through 577-050-0060, when changing a compreh…

660-032-0030 Metro Area Population Forecasts (1) Metro, in coordination with local governments within its boundary, shall issue a coordinated population forecast for the entire area within its boundary, to be applied by Metro and local governments within the boundary as the basis…

660-032-0040 Interim Forecasts (1) If a local government outside the Metro boundary initiates a periodic review or other legislative review of its comprehensive plan that concerns an urban growth boundary or a matter authorized by section (2) of this rule before the date the PRC …

660-033-0010 Purpose The purpose of this division is to preserve and maintain agricultural lands as defined by Goal 3 for farm use, and to implement ORS 215.203 through 215.327 and 215.438 through 215.459 and 215.700 through 215.799. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 197.040, 1…

660-033-0020 Definitions For purposes of this division, the definitions in ORS 197.015, the Statewide Planning Goals, and OAR chapter 660 shall apply, unless the context requires otherwise. In addition, the following definitions shall apply: (1)(a) "Agricultural Land" as defined …

660-033-0030 Identifying Agricultural Land (1) All land defined as "agricultural land" in OAR 660-033-0020(1) shall be inventoried as agricultural land. (2) When a jurisdiction determines the predominant soil capability classification of a lot or parcel it need only look to the l…

660-033-0045 Soils Assessments by Professional Soil Classifiers (1) A “professional soil classifier” means any professional in good standing with the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) who the SSSA has certified to have met its requirements that existed as of October 1, 2011 …

660-033-0055 Designation of Regional Electrical Transmission Corridors (1) For the purpose of better protecting high-value farmland, irrigated agricultural land and other productive agricultural land one or two counties in eastern Oregon may coordinate on the designation of elect…

660-033-0080 Designation of High-Value Farmland (1) The commission may review comprehensive plan and land use regulations related to the identification and designation of high-value farmland under procedures set forth in ORS 197.251 or 197.628 through 197.644. (2) Counties shall …

660-033-0090 Uses on High-Value and Non High-Value Farmland (1) Uses on land identified as high-value farmland and uses on land not identified as high-value farmland shall be limited to those specified in OAR 660-033-0120. Except as provided for in section (2) of this rule, count…

660-033-0100 Minimum Parcel Size Requirements (1) Counties shall establish minimum sizes for new parcels for land zoned for exclusive farm use. For land not designated rangeland, the minimum parcel size shall be at least 80 acres. For land designated rangeland, the minimum parcel…

660-033-0120 Uses Authorized on Agricultural Lands The specific development and uses listed in the following table are allowed in the areas that qualify for the designation pursuant to this division. All uses are subject to the general provisions, special conditions, additional r…

660-033-0130 Minimum Standards Applicable to the Schedule of Permitted and Conditional Uses The following requirements apply to uses specified, and as listed in the table adopted by OAR 660-033-0120. For each section of this rule, the corresponding section number is shown in the …

660-033-0135 Dwellings in Conjunction with Farm Use (1) On land not identified as high-value farmland pursuant to OAR 660-033-0020(8), a dwelling may be considered customarily provided in conjunction with farm use if: (a) The parcel on which the dwelling will be located is at lea…

660-033-0140 Permit Expiration Dates (1) Except as provided for in section (5) of this rule, a discretionary decision, except for a land division, made after the effective date of this division approving a proposed development on agricultural or forest land outside an urban growt…

660-033-0145 Agriculture/Forest Zones (1) Agriculture/forest zones may be established and uses allowed pursuant to OAR 660-006-0050; (2) Land divisions in agriculture/forest zones may be allowed as provided for under OAR 660-006-0055; and (3) Land may be replanned or rezoned to a…

660-033-0160 Effective Date The provisions of this division shall become effective upon filing. Statutory/Other Authority: 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 215 History: LCDC 5-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96 LCDC 3-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94 LCDC 6-1992, …

660-034-0000 Purpose (1) The purpose of this division is to establish policies and procedures for the planning and zoning of state and local parks in order to address the recreational needs of the citizens of the state. This division is intended to interpret and carry out require…

660-034-0010 Definitions As used in this division, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Administrative site" is property owned or managed by OPRD that is used solely for state park administration or maintenance facilities, or both, and which is not within or contiguous to …

660-034-0015 State Park Master Plans and Allowable Uses (1) OPRD adopts state park master plans as administrative rules pursuant to OAR chapter 736, division 18 and ORS 390.180. In order to facilitate the implementation of state park master plans through local government land use…

660-034-0020 Coordination Procedures for Development of State Park Master Plans (1) For each state park master plan developed after July 15, 1998, OPRD shall submit a preliminary draft master plan to DLCD and all local governments with land use authority over the subject state pa…

660-034-0025 Dispute Resolution (1) If a local government objects to a proposed state park master plan, as described in OAR 660-034-0020(4) to 660-034-0020(6), OPRD shall attempt to resolve the objections during the 60 day delay period specified in OAR 660-034-0020(5), either thr…

660-034-0030 Local Government Implementation of State Park Master Plans (1) Within 60 days following the effective date of the state park master plan administrative rule adopted by OPRD, unless an appeal of the rule is filed, OPRD shall submit the adopted master plan to all local…

660-034-0035 Park Uses On Agricultural and Forest Land (1) All uses allowed under Statewide Planning Goal 3 are allowed on agricultural land within a state park, and all uses allowed under Statewide Planning Goal 4 are allowed on forest land within a state park, provided such use…

660-034-0040 Planning for Local Parks (1) Local park providers may prepare local park master plans, and local governments may amend acknowledged comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances pursuant to the requirements and procedures of ORS 197.610 to 197.625 in order to implement s…

660-035-0000 Purpose This division establishes state procedures for implementing the federal consistency requirements of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA), as amended, section 307(c). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 197.040 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 196.…

660-035-0005 Conformance with Federal Consistency Review Rules The CZMA provides a federal consistency requirement that allows states with an approved coastal management program to review federal actions affecting coastal uses or resources. Pursuant to ORS 196.435, the Department…

660-035-0010 Definitions As used in this division, the definitions at CZMA section 304, 15 CFR Part 930, ORS 196.405, and 197.015 apply, unless the context requires otherwise. Additionally, the following definitions apply: (1) “Coastal Zone,” as defined in CZMA §304(1) and 15 CFR…

660-035-0015 Activities Subject to Review The following types of federal actions are subject to federal consistency review: (1) Proposed federal agency activities, including proposed federal development projects, which affect any coastal use or resource, pursuant to 15 CFR Part 9…

660-035-0020 Federal Consistency in the OCMP (1) To initiate consistency review, the responsible party identified in 15 CFR Part 930 shall submit all required consistency determinations, consistency certifications, or applications for federal financial assistance to the departmen…

660-035-0030 Consistency for Federal Agency Activities (1) When reviewing a federal agency activity or development project for consistency to the maximum extent practicable with the enforceable policies of the OCMP, the department shall conform to the requirements and procedures …

660-035-0050 Consistency for Activities Requiring a Federal License or Permit (1) When reviewing any consistency certification submitted by an applicant for a federal license or permit activity affecting any coastal use or resource for consistency with the enforceable policies of…

660-035-0060 Consistency for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Activities (1) When reviewing an outer continental shelf activity that requires an authorization from the U.S. Department of the Interior pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 USC § 1331–1356(a) for consis…

660-035-0070 Consistency for Federal Assistance to State and Local Governments (1) When reviewing applications for federal assistance to state and local governments for consistency with the enforceable policies of the OCMP, the department shall conform to the requirements and pro…

660-036-0000 Territorial Sea Plan The Land Conservation and Development Commission adopts and herein incorporates by reference as part of the Oregon Coastal Management Program, the Territorial Sea Plan: (1) Part One (Ocean Management Framework) approved by the Ocean Policy Adviso…

660-036-0001 Telecommunication Cables, Pipelines, and Other Utilities The Land Conservation and Development Commission adopts as part of the Oregon Coastal Management Program, and herein incorporates by reference, an amendment to the Territorial Sea Plan Part Four: Uses of the Se…

660-036-0003 Territorial Sea Plan: Ocean Policies The Land Conservation and Development Commission adopts as part of the Oregon Coastal Management Program, and herein incorporates by reference, an amendment to the Territorial Sea Plan entitled Ocean Management Goals and Policies …

660-036-0005 Territorial Sea Plan: Use of the Territorial Sea for the Development of Renewable Energy Facilities or Other Related Structures, Equipment or Facilities The Land Conservation and Development Commission adopts as part of the Oregon Coastal Management Program, and here…

660-036-0010 Ocean Resources Management Plan The Land Conservation and Development Commission adopts and herein incorporates by reference the Ocean Resources Management Plan adopted by Commission Order #90-OCEAN-699, December 12, 1990, and amendments to the Ocean Resources Manage…

660-037-0010 Purpose Statement The purpose of this division is to implement Coastal Shoreland Uses Requirement 2 of Goal 17 Coastal Shorelands (OAR 660-015-0010(2)) regarding water-dependent shorelands in estuaries. This division explains how to calculate the minimum amount of sh…

660-037-0020 Policy (1) The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) recognizes that since the early 1980s, when comprehensive estuary management plans were acknowledged by LCDC, significant economic changes experienced in coastal communities have affected the demands …

660-037-0030 Statement of Applicability (1) This division applies to any post-acknowledgment plan amendment or periodic review work task that: (a) Would directly affect a designated water-dependent shoreland site; and (b) Is initiated on or after the effective date of this divisi…