Washington County, Oregon has established an Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) Zone for the purpose of preserving commercial agricultural land in the county. The county zoning ordinance establishes three types of procedures to be used for reviewing and taking action on development proposals. The permitted uses in an EFU zone depend on the type of procedure required.
Laws
Washington County, OR: Exclusive Farm Use Zone
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Authority Type
Statutes and Ordinances
State
Oregon
Level of Government
Local
Keywords
Agricultural Protection Zoning, Planning for Agriculture and Food Systems
Citation
Washington County Community Development Code, Section 340 (2020).