ORS 215.291
Alteration, restoration or replacement of lawfully established dwelling

  • conditions
  • siting
  • deferral

(1)

A lawfully established dwelling may be altered, restored or replaced under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(q) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(p) if the county determines that:

(a)

The dwelling to be altered, restored or replaced has, or formerly had:

(A)

Intact exterior walls and roof structure;

(B)

Indoor plumbing consisting of a kitchen sink, toilet and bathing facilities connected to a sanitary waste disposal system;

(C)

Interior wiring for interior lights; and

(D)

A heating system; and

(b)

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(A)

If the dwelling was removed, destroyed or demolished:
(i)
The dwelling’s tax lot does not have a lien for delinquent ad valorem taxes; and
(ii)
Any removal, destruction or demolition occurred on or after January 1, 1973;

(B)

If the dwelling is currently in such a state of disrepair that the dwelling is unsafe for occupancy or constitutes an attractive nuisance, the dwelling’s tax lot does not have a lien for delinquent ad valorem taxes; or

(C)

A dwelling not described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph was assessed as a dwelling for purposes of ad valorem taxation:
(i)
For the previous five property tax years; or
(ii)
From the time when the dwelling was erected upon or affixed to the land and became subject to assessment as described in ORS 307.010 (Definitions of “land” and “real property” for state property tax laws).

(2)

For replacement of a lawfully established dwelling under this section:

(a)

The dwelling to be replaced must be removed, demolished or converted to an allowable nonresidential use:

(A)

Within one year after the date the replacement dwelling is certified for occupancy pursuant to ORS 455.055 (Uniform permit, inspection and certificate of occupancy requirements); or

(B)

If the dwelling to be replaced is, in the discretion of the county, in such a state of disrepair that the structure is unsafe for occupancy or constitutes an attractive nuisance, on or before a date set by the county that is not less than 90 days after the replacement permit is issued.

(b)

The replacement dwelling:

(A)

May be sited on any part of the same lot or parcel.

(B)

Must comply with applicable siting standards. However, the standards may not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the replacement dwelling.

(c)

As a condition of approval, if the dwelling to be replaced is located on a portion of the lot or parcel that is not zoned for exclusive farm use, the applicant shall execute and cause to be recorded in the deed records of the county in which the property is located a deed restriction prohibiting the siting of another dwelling on that portion of the lot or parcel. The restriction imposed is irrevocable unless the county planning director, or the director’s designee, places a statement of release in the deed records of the county to the effect that the provisions of this section and either ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) regarding replacement dwellings have changed to allow the lawful siting of another dwelling.

(3)

Notwithstanding subsection (2)(b)(A) of this section, a replacement dwelling under this section must be sited on the same lot or parcel:

(a)

Using all or part of the footprint of the replaced dwelling or near a road, ditch, river, property line, forest boundary or another natural boundary of the lot or parcel; and

(b)

If possible, for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impacts on resource use of land in the area, within a concentration or cluster of structures or within 500 yards of another structure.

(4)

The county planning director, or the director’s designee, shall maintain a record of the lots and parcels that do not qualify for the siting of a new dwelling under subsection (2) of this section, including a copy of the deed restrictions filed under subsection (2)(c) of this section.

(5)

If an applicant is granted a deferred replacement permit under this section:

(a)

The deferred replacement permit:

(A)

Does not expire but, notwithstanding subsection (2)(a)(A) of this section, the permit becomes void unless the dwelling to be replaced is removed or demolished within three months after the deferred replacement permit is issued; and

(B)

May not be transferred, by sale or otherwise, except by the applicant to the spouse or a child of the applicant.

(b)

The replacement dwelling must comply with applicable building codes, plumbing codes, sanitation codes and other requirements relating to health and safety or to siting at the time of construction. However, the standards may not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the replacement dwelling. [2013 c.462 §2; 2019 c.440 §1]
Note: The amendments to 215.291 (Alteration, restoration or replacement of lawfully established dwelling) by section 5, chapter 440, Oregon Laws 2019, become operative January 2, 2024. See section 4, chapter 440, Oregon Laws 2019. The text that is operative on and after January 2, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
215.291 (Alteration, restoration or replacement of lawfully established dwelling). (1) A lawfully established dwelling may be altered, restored or replaced under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (1)(q) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (1)(p) if the county determines that the dwelling to be altered, restored or replaced has:

(a)

Intact exterior walls and roof structure;

(b)

Indoor plumbing consisting of a kitchen sink, toilet and bathing facilities connected to a sanitary waste disposal system;

(c)

Interior wiring for interior lights; and

(d)

A heating system.

(2)

For replacement of a lawfully established dwelling under this section:

(a)

The dwelling to be replaced must be removed, demolished or converted to an allowable nonresidential use within three months after the date the replacement dwelling is certified for occupancy pursuant to ORS 455.055 (Uniform permit, inspection and certificate of occupancy requirements).

(b)

The replacement dwelling:

(A)

May be sited on any part of the same lot or parcel.

(B)

Must comply with applicable siting standards. However, the standards may not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the replacement dwelling.

(c)

As a condition of approval, if the dwelling to be replaced is located on a portion of the lot or parcel that is not zoned for exclusive farm use, the applicant shall execute and cause to be recorded in the deed records of the county in which the property is located a deed restriction prohibiting the siting of another dwelling on that portion of the lot or parcel. The restriction imposed is irrevocable unless the county planning director, or the director’s designee, places a statement of release in the deed records of the county to the effect that the provisions of this section and either ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) or 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) regarding replacement dwellings have changed to allow the lawful siting of another dwelling.

(3)

The county planning director, or the director’s designee, shall maintain a record of the lots and parcels that do not qualify for the siting of a new dwelling under subsection (2) of this section, including a copy of the deed restrictions filed under subsection (2)(c) of this section.

(4)

If an applicant is granted a deferred replacement permit under this section:

(a)

The deferred replacement permit:

(A)

Does not expire but the permit becomes void unless the dwelling to be replaced is removed or demolished within three months after the deferred replacement permit is issued; and

(B)

May not be transferred, by sale or otherwise, except by the applicant to the spouse or a child of the applicant.

(b)

The replacement dwelling must comply with applicable building codes, plumbing codes, sanitation codes and other requirements relating to health and safety or to siting at the time of construction. However, the standards may not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the replacement dwelling.
Note: 215.291 (Alteration, restoration or replacement of lawfully established dwelling) was added to and made a part of 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) to 215.311 (Log truck parking in exclusive farm use zones) by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 215.291 — Alteration, restoration or replacement of lawfully established dwelling; conditions; siting; deferral, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html.

215.010
Definitions
215.020
Authority to establish county planning commissions
215.030
Membership of planning commission
215.042
Planning director
215.044
Solar access ordinances
215.047
Effect of comprehensive plan and land use regulations on solar access ordinances
215.050
Comprehensive planning, zoning and subdivision ordinances
215.060
Procedure for action on plan
215.080
Power to enter upon land
215.090
Information made available to commission
215.100
Cooperation with other agencies
215.110
Recommendations for implementation of comprehensive plan
215.130
Application of ordinances and comprehensive plan
215.135
Expansion of nonconforming school in exclusive farm use zone
215.170
Authority of cities in unincorporated area
215.185
Remedies for unlawful structures or land use
215.190
Violation of ordinances or regulations
215.203
Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones
215.209
Department of Land Conservation and Development database
215.211
Agricultural land
215.212
Soils Assessment Fund
215.213
Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993
215.215
Reestablishment of nonfarm use
215.218
Certain private hunting preserves not subject to land use approval
215.223
Procedure for adopting zoning ordinances
215.233
Validity of ordinances and development patterns adopted before September 2, 1963
215.236
Nonfarm dwelling in exclusive farm use zone
215.237
Events or activities conducted by winery in exclusive farm use zone or mixed farm and forest zone
215.238
Attorney fees in action for nuisance or trespass relating to agri-tourism event or activity
215.239
Siting of agri-tourism event or activity
215.243
Agricultural land use policy
215.246
Approval of land application of certain substances
215.247
Transport of biosolids to tract of land for application
215.249
Division of land for application of biosolids
215.251
Relationship to other farm uses
215.253
Restrictive local ordinances affecting farm use zones prohibited
215.255
Farm product processing facility
215.262
Legislative findings related to nonfarm dwellings
215.263
Land divisions in exclusive farm use zones
215.265
Land divisions
215.273
Applicability to thermal energy power plant siting determinations
215.274
Associated transmission lines necessary for public service
215.275
Utility facilities necessary for public service
215.276
Required consultation for transmission lines to be located on high-value farmland
215.277
Farmworker housing
215.278
Accessory dwellings for farmworkers
215.279
Farm income standard for dwelling in conjunction with farm use
215.281
Legislative findings related to dwellings in conjunction with commercial dairy farm
215.282
Dwellings in conjunction with commercial dairy farm
215.283
Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties
215.284
Dwelling not in conjunction with farm use
215.291
Alteration, restoration or replacement of lawfully established dwelling
215.293
Dwelling in exclusive farm use or forest zone
215.294
Railroad facilities handling materials regulated under ORS chapter 459 or 466
215.296
Standards for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones
215.297
Verifying continuity for approval of certain uses in exclusive farm use zones
215.298
Mining in exclusive farm use zone
215.299
Policy on mining resource lands
215.301
Blending materials for cement prohibited near vineyards
215.304
Rule adoption
215.306
Conducting filming activities in exclusive farm use zones
215.311
Log truck parking in exclusive farm use zones
215.312
Public safety training facility
215.316
Termination of adoption of marginal lands
215.317
Permitted uses on marginal land
215.327
Divisions of marginal land
215.401
Preapplication process for land use approval of disposal site for composting
215.402
Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780
215.406
Planning and zoning hearings officers
215.412
Adoption of hearing procedure and rules
215.416
Permit application
215.417
Time to act under certain approved permits
215.418
Approval of development on wetlands
215.422
Review of decision of hearings officer or other authority
215.425
Review of decision relating to aggregate resources
215.427
Final action on permit or zone change application
215.429
Mandamus proceeding when county fails to take final action on land use application within specified time
215.431
Plan amendments
215.433
Supplemental application for remaining permitted uses following denial of initial application
215.435
Deadline for final action by county on remand of land use decision
215.437
Mandamus proceeding when county fails to take final action within specified time on remand of land use decision
215.438
Transmission towers
215.439
Solar energy systems in residential or commercial zones
215.441
Use of real property for religious activity
215.445
Use of private property for mobile medical clinic
215.446
Renewable energy facility
215.447
Photovoltaic solar power generation facilities on high-value farmland
215.448
Home occupations
215.449
Farm brewery
215.451
Cider business
215.452
Winery
215.453
Large winery
215.454
Lawful continuation of certain winery-related uses or structures
215.455
Effect of approval of winery on land use laws
215.456
Siting winery as commercial activity in exclusive farm use zone
215.457
Youth camps allowed in forest zones and mixed farm and forest zones
215.459
Private campground in forest zones and mixed farm and forest zones
215.461
Guest ranch
215.462
Limitations on guest ranch
215.495
Accessory dwelling units in rural residential zones
215.501
Conversion of historic homes to accessory dwelling units in rural residential zones
215.503
Legislative act by ordinance
215.513
Forwarding of notice to property purchaser
215.605
Counties authorized to adopt housing codes
215.606
Standards for clustered mailboxes in county roads and rights-of-way
215.615
Application and contents of housing ordinances
215.700
Resource land dwelling policy
215.705
Dwellings in farm or forest zone
215.710
High-value farmland description for ORS 215.705
215.720
Criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705
215.730
Additional criteria for forestland dwelling under ORS 215.705
215.740
Large tract forestland dwelling
215.750
Alternative forestland dwelling
215.755
Other forestland dwellings
215.757
Accessory dwellings supporting family forestry
215.760
Agricultural buildings on land zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use
215.780
Minimum lot or parcel sizes
215.783
Land division to preserve open space or park
215.785
Exception to minimum lot or parcel sizes
215.788
Legislative review of lands zoned for farm and forest use
215.791
Review of nonresource lands for ecological significance
215.794
Review of county rezoning designations
215.799
Location of dwellings on wildlife habitat land
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