OR SB522

Counties may authorize clustered nonresource dwellings on farm, forest, or mixed-use zoned lands as an alternative to approving individual scattered dwellings

Bonus dwellings beyond the base allowable number may be permitted when homes share wells/water sources, share septic/sewage systems, or are sited on Class VI-VIII (low value) soils, with each qualifying factor adding one-quarter dwelling credit

Clustered dwellings must be within 300 feet of each other, sited on lots between 1-5 acres, and form a single contiguous tract adjacent to roads, urban growth boundaries, or rural residential areas where practicable

Remaining resource lands after clustering cannot be used for future dwelling approvals, rezoning, or redesignation and must have deed restrictions recorded limiting development

Counties must ensure clustered developments do not significantly change farming/forest practices on nearby lands or materially alter the overall land use pattern of the area