OR SB1578

SB 1578 - Rural Residential Development

• Counties with population density under 30 people per square mile may rezone up to 50 acres outside urban growth boundaries for residential housing at minimum 5 units per acre, with dwelling units capped at 1,200 square feet and prohibited from vacation rental use; this authority expires January 2, 2034

• Property owners must record irrevocable deed restrictions acknowledging rights of nearby farm, forest, and rangeland operations and waiving nuisance claims against protected agricultural practices

• Expands accessory dwelling unit eligibility to include exclusive farm use zones where a nonfarm dwelling was previously approved under ORS 215.213 or 215.284

• Increases maximum size for rural accessory dwelling units from 900 to 2,500 square feet of usable floor area

• Counties that rezone land under this act must report annually to the Department of Land Conservation and Development on total acreage rezoned, housing units developed, and average rental or sale prices