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OR HB3241

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Levy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Counties may authorize event venues on land zoned for exclusive farm use if events are held outdoors or in existing farm buildings, limited to 250 attendees maximum, and capped at 30 events per calendar year

  • Events must be managed by the parcel owner and comply with a parking and traffic management plan to minimize impacts on adjacent farming operations

  • All events must meet county public health, safety, and fire regulations, and the authorization does not permit construction of any new structures not otherwise allowed

  • Counties may also authorize additional agri-tourism or commercial events under other existing provisions alongside the new event venue allowance

  • Amends ORS 215.213 and 215.283 to add "event venue" as a permitted use in exclusive farm use zones across Oregon counties

Legislative Description

Relating to events on lands zoned for exclusive farm use.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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