Chapter 327 Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

AN ACT

HB 2424

Relating to definitions for county zoning statutes; amending ORS 215.010.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 215.010 is amended to read:

215.010. As used in this chapter:

(1) The terms defined in ORS 92.010 shall have the meanings given therein, except that "parcel":

(a) Includes a unit of land created:

(A) By partitioning land as defined in ORS 92.010;

(B) In compliance with all applicable planning, zoning and partitioning ordinances and regulations; or

(C) By deed or land sales contract, if there were no applicable planning, zoning or partitioning ordinances or regulations.

(b) Does not include a unit of land created solely to establish a separate tax account.

(2) "Tract" means one or more contiguous lots or parcels under the same ownership.

(3) The terms defined in ORS chapter 197 shall have the meanings given therein.

(4) "Farm use" has the meaning given that term in ORS 215.203.

(5) "The Willamette Valley" is [Benton,] Clackamas, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill Counties and the portion of Benton and Lane [County] Counties lying east of the summit of the Coast Range.

Approved by the Governor June 23, 1999

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 24, 1999

Effective date October 23, 1999

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