OR SB1551

Deed restrictions and HOA governing documents that prohibit installing fire-hardened building materials or removing non-fire-hardened materials (including fences) on residential properties are void and unenforceable

Fire-hardened building materials are defined as those meeting International Wildland-Urban Interface Code sections 504-506, NFPA Standards 1140/1144, or Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety wildfire-prepared home criteria

HOAs cannot enforce design, dimension, or appearance rules that effectively prohibit all fire-hardened materials or require materials costing more than 10% above comparable alternatives proposed by the owner

Owner applications to install fire-hardened materials or remove non-fire-hardened materials are automatically approved unless the HOA denies or requests modifications within 60 days with a detailed, non-arbitrary written explanation

Applies retroactively to both existing and new deed restrictions and planned communities; takes effect on the 91st day following legislative adjournment