2025-153-Ordinance No. 2025-005 Recorded 5/29/2025REVIEWED I Recorded in Deschutes County
(✓ Steve Dennison, County Clerk CJ2025-153
LEGAL COUNSEL Commissioners' Journal 05/29/2025 12:43:57 PM
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2025-153
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
An Ordinance Amending the Deschutes County Code
Title 18, Zoning Ordinance Relating to Temporary * ORDINANCE NO. 2025-005
Hardship Dwellings.
WHEREAS, the Deschutes County Community Development Department ("CDD") initiated
amendments (Planning Division File No. 247-25-000078-TA) to the Deschutes County Code ("DCC") Chapter
18.16 — Exclusive Farin Use Zone, Chapter 18.32 — Multiple Use Agricultural Zone, Chapter 18.36 — Forest Use
Zone; F-1, Chapter 18.40 — Forest Use Zone; F-2, Chapter 18.60 — Rural Residential Zone, RR-10, Chapter
18.65 — Rural Service Center, Chapter 18.66 — Terrebonne Rural Community Zoning Districts, Chapter 18.67 —
Tumalo Rural Community Zoning Districts, Chapter 18.74 — Rural Commercial Zone, Chapter 18.108 —
Unincorporated Community Zone; Sunriver, Chapter 18.110 — Resort Community Zone, Chapter 18.116 —
Supplementary Provisions; and
WHEREAS, the Deschutes County Planning Commission reviewed the proposed changes on March 13,
2025, and forwarded to the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners ("Board") a 6-0
recommendation of approval; and
WHEREAS, the Board considered this matter after a duly noticed public hearing on April 23, 2025, and
concluded that the public will benefit from the proposed changes to the Deschutes County Code Title 18; now,
therefore,
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, ORDAINS
as follows:
Section 1. AMENDING. Chapter 18.16, Exclusive Farm Use Zone, is amended to read as described
in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, with new language underlined and
language to be deleted in str-ike
Section 2. AMENDING. Deschutes County Code Chapter 18.32 Multiple Use Agricultural Zone, is
amended to read as described in Exhibit `B", attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, with
new language underlined and language to be deleted in stFik�r.
Section 3. AMENDING. Deschutes County Code Chapter 18.36, Forest Use Zone; F-1, is amended to
read as described in Exhibit "C", attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, with new language
underlined and language to be deleted in striker h.
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Section 4. AMENDING. Deschutes County Code Chapter 18.40, Forest Use Zone; F-2, is amended to
read as described in Exhibit "D", attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, with new language
underlined and language to be deleted in strik�gh.
Section 5. AMENDING. Deschutes County Code Chapter 18.60, Rural Residential Zone, RR-10, is
amended to read as described in Exhibit "E", attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, with
new language underlined and language to be deleted in strllethfough.
Section 6. AMENDING. Deschutes County Code Chapter 18.65, Rural Service Center,
Unincorporated Community Zone, is amended to read as described in Exhibit "F", attached hereto and by this
reference incorporated herein, with new language underlined and language to be deleted in stFikethreugh.
Section 7. AMENDING. Deschutes County Code Chapter 18.66, Terrebonne Rural Community
Zoning Districts, is amended to read as described in Exhibit "G", attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein, with new language underlined and language to be deleted in strikethizeugh.
Section 8. AMENDING. Deschutes County Code Chapter 18.67, Tumalo Rural Community Zoning
Districts, is amended to read as described in Exhibit "H", attached hereto and by this reference incorporated
herein, with new language underlined and language to be deleted in P*ri'��g h.
Section 9. AMENDING. Deschutes County Code Chapter 18.74, Rural Commercial Zone, is
amended to read as described in Exhibit "I", attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, with new
language underlined and language to be deleted in str-ikethrough.
Section 10. AMENDING. Deschutes County Code Chapter 18.108, Unincorporated Community Zone;
Sunriver, is amended to read as described in Exhibit " 1", attached hereto and by this reference incorporated
herein, with new language underlined and language to be deleted in �i'-�g h.
Section 11. AMENDING. Deschutes County Code Chapter 18.110, Resort Community Zone, is
amended to read as described in Exhibit "K", attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, with
new language underlined and language to be deleted in strikethmugh.
Section 12. AMENDING. Deschutes County Code Chapter 18.116, Supplementary Provisions, is
amended to read as described in Exhibit "L", attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, with
new language underlined and language to be deleted in stri'��.
Section 13. FINDINGS. The Board adopts as its findings Exhibit "M," attached and incorporated by
reference herein.
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Dated this / of 2025
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
4pe*�, A-01( -71-y- ��
Recording Secretary PHILIP CHANG, Commissioner
Date of I" Reading: _ day of ✓V L 2025.
Date of 2"d Reading: day of '2025.
Record of Adoption Vote:
Commissioner Yes No Abstained Excused
Anthony DeBone _
Patti Adair
Philip Chang
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Effective date: day of 2025.
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Exhibit Ato Ordinance 2025-005
18.16.050 Standards -For Dweltings In The EFU Zones
Dwellings listed in DCC 18.16.025 and 18.16.030 may be allowed under the conditions set forth
below for each kind of dwelling, and all dwellings are subject to the landowner for the property
upon which the dwelling is placed, signing and recording in the deed records for the County, a
document binding the landowner, and the Landowner's successors in interest, prohibiting them
from pursuing a claim for relief or cause of action alleging injury from farming or forest practices for
which no action or claim is allowed under ORS 30.936 or 30.937.
H. Temporary hardship dwelling.
1. Atemporary hardship dwelling listed in DCC 18.16.030 is allowed tinder the
subject to DCC 18.116.090�and the —re -of this
chapter.
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Exhibit Ato Ordinance 2025-005
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2. A temporary hardshir) dwetting approved under this section is not eligible for
replacement under DCC 18.16.020J):
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. PL-15 on 111111979
Repealed & reenacted by Ord. 91.70.20 91 on 512911991
Amended by Ord. 91-038 §§1 and 2 on 913011991
Amended by Ord. 92-065. §3 on 1112511992
Amended by Ord. 94.-0_26 §1 on 511111994
Amended byOrd. 95-..007§15 on 31111995
Amended by Ord. 98-030.§1 on 511311998
Amended by Ord. 98--_0.33 §1 on 121211998
Amended by Ord. 2004-001 §2 on 711412004
Amended by Ord. 2004=0._13 §2 on 912112004
Amended by Ord. 2004-020 §1 on 1011312004
Amended by Ord. 2008-001-§2 on 5/6/2008
Amended by Ord. 200.9_-014 §1 on 612212009
Amended by Ord. 20.12-007§2 on 51212012
Amended by Ord. 2014--010 §1 on 412812014
Amended by Ord.2_018-006 §5 on 1112012018
Amended by Ord. 2021-013 §4 on 41512022
Amended by Ord 2025-002 §4 on 312812025
Amended by -Ord. 2025-005 §1 on 512I 2025
Exhibit Ato Ordinance 2025-005
Exhibit B to Ordinance 2025-005
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18.32.010 Puraose
18.32.020 Uses Permitted_O_.utri ht
18.32.030 Conditional Uses Permitted
18.32.035 Destination Resorts
18.32.040 Dimensional Standards
18_32.050 Setbacks
18.32.060 Ordinar Hi h_Water Mark Setbacks
18.32.070 Rimrock Setback
18.32.020 Uses Permitted Outright
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright:
A. Agricultural uses as defined in DCC Title 18.
B. A single -unit dwelling, or a manufactured dwelling subject to DCC 18.116.070.
C. Propagation or harvesting of a forest product.
D. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition,
subdivision or subject to the standards and criteria established by DCC 18.116.230.
E. Class III road or street project.
F. Noncommercial horse stables, excluding horse events.
G. Horse events, including associated structures, involving:
1. Fewer than 10 riders;
2. Ten to 25 riders, no more than two times per month on nonconsecutive days; or
3. More than 25 riders, no more than two times per year on nonconsecutive days.
Incidental musical programs are not included in this definition. Overnight stays by
participants, trainers or spectators in RVs on the premises is not an incident of such
horse events.
H. Operation, maintenance, and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an Irrigation
District except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.
I. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.116.280.
J. A historic accessory dwelling unit, subject to DCC 18.116.350.
K. A residential accessory dwelling unit, subject to DCC 18.116.355.
L. Residential Home.
Exhibit B to Ordinance 2025-005
M. A recreational vehicle as a rental dwelling, subject to 18.116.095(D).
N. Temporary Hardship Dwelling, subject to DCC 18.116.090.
H 1 STO RY
Adopted by Ord. PL-15 on 11/1/1979
Amended by Ord. 9.17002 §6 on 21611991
Amended by Ord. 91-005 §18 on 31411991
Amended by Ord. 91-020 §1 on 512911991
Amended by Ord. 91-038 §1 on 9/30/1991
Amended by Ord. 93-001 §1 on 112711993
Amended by Ord. 93-043 §4 on 8/25/1993
Amended by Ord. 94-008 §10 on 6/8/1994
Amended by Ord. 2001-016 §2 on 312812001
Amended by Ord. 2001-039 §2 on 1211212001
Amended by Ord. 2004-002 §3 on 412812004
Amended by Ord. 2019-009 §1 on 9/3/2019
Recorded by Ord. 2019-009 §1 on 91312019
Adopted by Ord. 2023-014 §1 on 121112023
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §4 on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §6 on 312812025
Amended by Ord. 2025-004 §2 on 51712025
Amended byOrd. 2025-005 §2 on 5/21/2025
Exhibit B to Ordinance 2025-005
Exhibit C to Ordinance 2025-005
18.36.010 Purpose
18.36.020 Uses Permitted Outright
18.36.030 Conditional Uses Permitted
18.36.040 Limitations On Conditional Uses
18.36.050 Standards For Sin_le-Unit.Dwetlin s
18.36.060 Siting Of Dwellings And Structures
18.36.070Fire Siting Standards For Dwellings And Structures
18.36.080 Fire Safetv Desi n Standards For Roads
18.36.085_Stocking__Requirement
18.36.090 Dimensional Standards
18.36.100 Setbacks
18.36_11.0 Ordinary High Water Mark Setbacks
18.36.120 State Law Controls
18.36.130 Rimrock Setbacks
18.36.140 Restrictive Covenants
18.36.030 Conditional Uses Permitted
The following uses and their accessory uses may be allowed in the Forest Use Zone, subject to
applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, DCC 18.36.040 and other applicable sections of
DCC Title 18.
X. An existing building, or a d dwelling in conjunetion with an existing dwelling
a temporary use for the term of a hardship suffered by the existing resident or a reiative as
defined in ORS 215.283. For the purposes of this section, "existing" Meams the btlRding was
in existence on or before Plareh 29, 2017—. Temporary hardship dwelling-jft:e-a�*
;. >
1. A temporary hardshir_dwellina is conditionally allowed subject to the-isrovisia
i"DCC-_1.8.1.16.09_0, ass DCC 18.36.040 and 18.36.060 of this chapter. Arsttsed
a n this seetion, "hardship" means a medieei hardship or hardship for the care of an
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A temporary hardship dwettingresidenee approved under this subsection is not
eligible for replacement under OAR 660-006-025.
H 1 STO RY
Adopted by Ord. PL-15 on 111111979
Amended by Ord. 86 018 §8 on 6/30/1986
Amended by Ord. 90-014 §28 on 711211990
Amended by Ord. 92-025 §2 on 4/15/1991
Amended by Ord. 91-038 §1 on 913011991
Amended by Ord. 92-068 §1 on 121711992
Amended by Ord. 947_038 §1 on 101511994
Amended by Ord. 2000-033 §1 on 121612000
Amended by Ord. 2004-020 §6 on 1011312004
Amended by Ord. 2007_020 §4 on 2/6/2008
Amended by Ord. 2012-007§4 on 51212012
Amended by Ord. 2018-006 §7 on 1112012018
Amended by Ord. 2020-007 §11 on 10/2712020
Amended by Ord 2025-002 §7 on 312812025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 §3 on 512112025
Exhibit C to Ordinance 2025-005
Exhibit D to Ordinance 2025-005
CHAPTER 18.40 F®REST USE ZONE* F-2
1.8.40.010 Purpose
18_.40.020 Uses Permitted Outright
18.40.030 Conditional Uses Permitted
18.40.040 Limitations -On Conditional Uses
18.40.050 Standards For Sin .te-Unit Dwellings
18.40060 Sitin OfDWeltln s And Structures.
18.40.070..Fire Siting Standards For Dwellin s A_nd Structures.
18.40.08-OR re Safes Desi n Standards For Roads
18.40.085 Stocking_Reauirement
18.40.090 Dimensional Standards
18.40.1Oa-Setbacks
18.40.110 Ordinary.High Water Mark Setbacks
18.40.120 State_Law Controls
1.8.40.130 Rimrock Setback
18.40.030 Conditional Uses Permitted
The following uses and their accessory uses may be allowed in the Forest Use Zone, subject to
applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, DCC 18.40.040 and other applicable sections of
DCC Title 18:
existing btfliding, or a mandfactured dwelling On eonjtinetion with an existing dwelling
ternporary use for the term of a hardship stiffered by the existing resident or a reiative as
defined in eRS 215.283. For the purposes of this section, "existing" means the buRding was
ii existence on or before March 29, 2E) Tem-poraryHardship- Dwelling
A temporary hardship dwellin is conditionally allowed subject to the provisions in
18.116.090, �( -DCC 18.40.040, and 18.40.060.of this chapter. As used in this
seeteon, "hardship" means a rnedicai hardship or hardship for the eare of an age
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r A temporary residence approved under this subsection is not eligible for
replacement under OAR 660-006-025.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. PL-15 on 111111979
Amended by Ord. 86-018, §8 on 6/30/1986
Amended by Ord. 90-014 §28 on 711211990
Amended by Ord. 92-025 §2 on 411511991
Amended by Ord. 91-038 §1 on 913011991
Amended by Ord. 92-068 §1 on 12/7/1992
Amended by Ord. 94-038 §1 on 101511994
Amended by Ord. 2000-033 §1 on 121612000
Amended by Ord. 2004-020 §6 on 1011312004
Amended by Ord. 2007-020 §4 on 21612008
Amended by Ord. 2012-007§4 on 51212012
Amended by Ord. 20.18-006 §7 on 1112012018
Amended by Ord. 2020-007§11 on 1012712020
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §8 on 3/28/2025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 §4 on 512112025
Exhibit D to Ordinance 2025-005
Exhibit E to Ordinance 2025-005
18.60.010 Purposes
1.8.60.020 Uses Permitted Outright
18.60.030 Conditional Uses Permitted
18.60.035 Destination Resorts
18_60.040 Setback Requirements
18.60.050 Ordinary High Water Mark Setback
18.60.060 Dimensional Standards
18.60.070 Limitations On Conditional Uses
18.60.080 Rimrock Setback
18_.60.090 Oregon Water Wonderland Unit 2 Sewer District Limited Use Combining Zone
18.60.020 Uses Permitted Outright
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright.
A. A single -unit dwelling, or a manufactured dwelling subject to DCC 18.116.070.
B. Utility facilities necessary to serve the area including energy facilities, water supply and
treatment and sewage disposal and treatment.
C. Community center, if shown and approved on the original plan or plat of the development.
D. Agricultural use as defined in DCC Title 18.
E. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition,
subdivision or subject to the standards and criteria established by DCC 18.116.230.
F. Class III road or street project.
G. Noncommercial horse stables as defined in DCC Title 18, excluding horse events.
H. Horse events, including associated structures, involving:
1. Fewer than 10 riders;
2. Ten to 25 riders, no more than two times per month on nonconsecutive days; or
3. More than 25 riders, no more than two times per year on nonconsecutive days.
Incidental musical programs are not included in this definition. Overnight stays by
participants, trainers or spectators in RVs on the premises is not an incident of such
horse events.
I. Operation, maintenance, and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an Irrigation
District except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.
J. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.116.280.
Exhibit E to Ordinance 2025-005
K. A historic home accessory dwelling unit, subject to DCC 18.116.350.
L. A residential accessory dwelling unit, subject to DCC 18.116.355.
M. Residential Home.
N. A recreational vehicle as rental dwelling, subject to 18.116.095(D).
O. Temporary Hardship Dwelling, subject to DCC 18.116.090.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. PL-15 on 111111979
Amended by Ord. 91-005 §§30 & 31 on 31411991
Amended by Ord. 91-020 §1 on 512911991
Amended by Ord. 93-043 §8 on 812511993
Amended by Ord. 94-008 §12 on 6/8/1994
Amended by Ord. 2001-016 §2 on 312812001
Amended by Ord. 2001-039§5 on 1211212001
Amended by Ord. 2004-002 §7 on 412812004
Amended by Ord. 2019-009 §2 on 9/3/2019
Recorded by Ord. 2019-009 §2 on 9/3/2019
Adopted by Ord. 2023-014 §2 on 121112023
Amended by Ord. 202_4=008 §I on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §12 on 3/28/2025
Amended by Ord. 2025-004 §3 on 51712025
Amended by Ord..2025-005 §5 on 512112025
Exhibit E to Ordinance 2025-005
Exhibit F to Ordinance 2025-005
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18.65.010 Purpose
18.65.020 RSC: Commercial/Mixed Use District (Brothers, Hampton, Millican, Whistlestop And
Wildhunt
18.65.021_Alfalfa RSC; Commercial/Mixed Use District
1.8.65.022 Alfalfa RSC; Residential District
18.65.023 RSC _ODe_n Space District
18.65.030 Standards For All Districts
18.65.020_RSC• Commercial/Mixed Use District (Brothers. Hampton, Millican Whi.stlestop
And Wild hunt
A. Uses Permitted Outright. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted
outright, subject to applicable provisions of this chapter:
1. A single -unit dwelling or a manufactured dwelling, subject to DCC 18.116.070.
2. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.116.280.
3. Residential home.
4. A duplex.
5. Agricultural uses, as defined in DCC Title 18, and excluding livestock feed tot or
sales yard, and hog or mink farms.
6. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition,
subdivision or subject to the standards and criteria established by DCC 18.116.230.
7. Class III road and street project.
8. Operation, maintenance, and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an
Irrigation District except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.
9. Temporary HardshoDwellin subject to DCC 18.116.090.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002 002 §2 on 61512002
Amended by Ord. 2002-028 §1 on 712412002
Amended by Ord. 2004-002 §11 on 412812004
Amended by Ord. 2015-004 §2 on 412212015
Amended by Ord. 2016-015 §4 on 71112016
Amended by Ord. 2018 006 §8 on 1112012018
Amended by Ord. 2020-00_1 §6 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2022-014 §2 on 414/202 3
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §8 on 1171202.5
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §14 on 312812025
Amended by Ord. 2025=005 §6 on 512112025
18.6.5.021_Alfalfa RSC; Commercial/Mixed Use District
In Alfalfa, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted:
A. Uses Permitted Outright.
1. A single -unit dwelling or a manufactured dwelling, subject to DCC 18.116.070.
2. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.116.280.
3. Residential home.
4. Residential facility.
5. A duplex.
6. Agricultural uses, as defined in DCC Title 18, and excluding livestock feed lot or
sates yard, and hog or mink farms.
7. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition,
subdivision or subject to the standards and criteria established by DCC 18.116.230.
8. Class III road and street project.
9. Operation, maintenance, and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an
Irrigation District except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.
10. Temporary Hardship Dwetting, subject to DCC 18.11.6.090.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002-002 §2 on 6/5/2002
Amended by Ord. 2018-006 §8 on 1112012018
Amended by Ord. 2020-001_ §6 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2022-014 §2 on 4/4/2023
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §8 on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025_0_02. §14 on 312812025
Amended by_Ord. 2025-005.§6 on 512112025
1865022 Alfalfa .RSC9 Residential District
A. Uses Permitted Outright. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted
outright, subject to the applicable provisions of this chapter:
Exhibit F to Ordinance 2025-005
1. Agricultural uses, as defined in DCC Title 18, subject to the restrictions in DCC
18.65.021(D), and excluding livestock feed lot or sales yard, and hog or mink farms.
2. A single -unit dwelling, or a manufactured dwelling subject to DCC 18.116.070.
3. A duplex.
4. Operation, maintenance, and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an
Irrigation District except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.
5. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition,
subdivision or subject to the standards and criteria established by DCC 18.116.230.
6. Class III road or street project.
7. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.116.280.
8. Residential home.
9. Temporary Hardship Dwelling..subject to DCC 18.116.090.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002_-002 §2 on 6/5/2002
Amended by Ord. 2002-028 §1 on 712412002
Amended by Ord. 2004 002 §12 on 412812004
Amended by Ord. 2020-001 §6 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2020-010 §2 on 71312020
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §8 on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §14 on 3/28/2025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 §6 on 512112025
Exhibit F to Ordinance 2025-005
Exhibit G to Ordinance 2025-005
18.66.010 Purpose
18.66.020 Residential T( eR) District
18.66.030 Residential-5 Acre Minimum (TeR5) District
18.66.040 Commercial TeC) District
18.66.050_Commercial-Rural jTeCR District
18.66.060 Standards For All Districts
18.66.070Right-Of-Way Revelment Standards
18.66.O2O Residential (TeR District
The Terrebonne Residential District allows a mixture of dwelling types and densities suited to the
level of available water and sewer facilities. The purpose of this district is to allow new residential
development that is compatible with the rural character of the area.
A. Permitted uses. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright and do
not require site plan review under DCC 18.124:
1. A single-family dwelling or a manufactured dwelling subject to DCC 18.116.070.
2. A duplex.
3. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.116.280.
4. Agricultural uses as defined in DCC 18.04, involving:
a. Keeping of cows, horses, goats, sheep or similar farm animals, provided that
the total number of such animals overthe age of six months is limited to the
tot area divided by 20,000 square feet.
b. Keeping of chickens, fowl, rabbits or similar farm animals, provided that the
total number of such animals over the age of six months does not exceed
one for each 500 square feet of tot area.
5. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition,
subdivision or subject to the standards of DCC 18.66.070 and 18.116.230.
6. Class III road or street project.
7. Operation, maintenance, and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an
Irrigation District except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.
8. Residential home.
9. Temporary Hardship Dwellin subject to 18.116.090
Adopted by Ord. 97-003 §2 on 6/4/1997
Amended by Ord. 97-063 §3 on 1111211997
Amended by Ord. 2004-002 §13 on 4/28/2004
Amended by Ord. 2020-001 §7 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2020-01_0 §3 on 71312020
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §9 on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §15 on 312812025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 §7 on 512112025
18.66.03_0_Residentiat-5_Acre Minimum (TeR District
The purpose of the Terrebonne Residential-5 Acre Minimum District is to retain large rural
residential lots or parcels where community sewer and water are not available.
A. Permitted Uses. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright and do
not require site plan review under DCC 18.124:
1. A single -unit dwelling or a manufactured dwelling subject to DCC 18.116.070.
2. A duplex.
3. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.116.280.
4. Agricultural uses as defined in DCC 18.04, involving:
a. Keeping of cows, horses, goats, sheep or similar farm animals, provided that
the total number of such animals over the age of six months is limited to the
lot area divided by 20,000 square feet.
b. Keeping of chickens, fowl, rabbits or similar farm animals over the age of six
months, provided that the total numbers of such animals does not exceed
one for each 500 square feet of lot area
5. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition,
subdivision or subject to the standards of DCC 18.66.070 and 18.116.230.
6. Class III road or street project.
7. Operation, maintenance, and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an
Irrigation District except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.
8. Residential home.
9. Temporary Hardship Dwelling, subject to DCC 18.116.090._
Exhibit G to Ordinance 2025-005
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 97-003 §2 on 614111997
Amended by Ord. 97-063 §3 on 1111211997
Amended by Ord. 2004-002 §14 on 412812004
Amended by Ord.2020-001 §7 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2020-010 §3 on 71312020
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §9 on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §15 on 312812025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 §7 on 512112025
18.66.040 Commercial (TeM District
The Terrebonne Commercial District is intended to allow a range of commercial and limited
industrial uses to serve the community and surrounding rural area.
A. Permitted Uses. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright and do
not require site plan review under DCC 18.124:
1. A single -unit dwelling or a duplex on a lot or parcel existing on June 4, 1997.
2. A manufactured dwelling on a tot or parcel existing on June 4, 1997, subject to DCC
18.116.070.
3. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.116.280.
4. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition,
subdivision or subject to the standards of DCC 18.66.070 and 18.116.230.
5. Class III road or street project.
6. Operation, maintenance, and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an
Irrigation District except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.
7. Residential home on a lot or parcel existing on June 4, 1997.
8. Tempo- ry Hardship Dwelling, subject to DCC 18.116.090.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 97-003 §2 on 6/4/1997
Amended by Ord. 97-063 §3 on 1111211997
Amended by Ord. 2004-002 §15 on 412812004
Amended by Ord. 2015-004 §3 on 412212015
Amended by Ord. 2016-015 §5 on 71112016
Amended by Ord. 2020-001 §7 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2020-010 §3 on 71312020
Amended by Ord. 2021-004 §3 on 512712021
Exhibit G to Ordinance 2025-005
Amended by Ord. 2022-014 §3 on 4141202.3
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §9 on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §15 on 312812025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 §I on 512112025
18.66.050 Comrne_rcial-Rural (TeCR) District
The Terrebonne Commercial -Rural District allows a mix of commercial and industrial uses common
to a farming community.
A. Permitted Uses. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright and do
not require site plan review under DCC 18.124:
1. A single -unit dwelling on a lot or parcel existing on June 4, 1997.
2. A manufactured dwelling on a lot or parcel existing on June 4, 1997, subject to DCC
18.116.070.
3. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.116.280.
4. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition,
subdivision or subject to the standards of DCC 18.66.070 and 18.116.230.
5. Class III road or street project.
6. Operation, maintenance, and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an
Irrigation District except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.
7. Residential home on a lot or parcel existing on June 4, 1997.
8. Temporary Hardship Dwelling, subject to DCC.18.116.090.
Adopted by Ord. 97-003 §2 on 6/4/1997
Amended by Ord. 2001-016 §2 on 312812001
Amended by Ord. 2001-039 §7 on 1211212001
Amended by Ord. 2004-002 §16 on 412812004
Amended by Ord. 2015-004 §4 on 412212015
Amended by Ord. 2016=015 §5 on 71112016
Amended by Ord.2020-001 §7 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2021-004 §3 on 512712021
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §9 on 11712025
Amended byOrd.2025-002 §15 on 312812025
Amended by -Ord. 2025-005 §I on 512112025
Exhibit G to Ordinance 2025-005
Exhibit H to Ordinance 2025-005
18.67.010 Purpose
18.67.020 Residential (TuR) District
18 67..030 Residential-5 Acre Minimum _._,(TuR5)_District
18.67.040 Commercial _(TuC)_District
18.67.050 Research And Develooment (TuRE) District
18.67.060 Industrial Jul) District
18.67.070 Flood Plain (TuFP) District.
18.67.080 Standards For All Districts
18.67.090_Right=0_f-Way Development Standards
1857.020 Residential (TuR) District
The Tumalo Residential (TuR) District allows a mixture of housing types and densities suited to the
level of available water and sewer facilities. The purpose of this district is to allow new residential
development that is compatible with the rural character of the area.
A. Permitted Uses. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright and do
not require site plan review under DCC 18.124.
1. A single -unit dwelling, or a manufactured dwelling subject to DCC 18.116.070.
2. A duplex.
3. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.116.280.
4. Agricultural uses as defined in DCC Title 18, involving:
a. Keeping of cows, horses, goats, sheep or similar farm animals, provided that
the total number of such animals over the age of six months is limited to the
Lot area divided by 20,000 square feet.
b. Keeping of chickens, fowl, rabbits or similar farm animals, provided that the
total number of such animals over the age of six months does not exceed
one for each 500 square feet of lot area
5. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition,
subdivision or subject to the standards of DCC 18.67.080 and 18.116.230.
6. Class III road or street project.
7. Operation, maintenance, and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an
Irrigation District except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.
8. Residential home.
9. Temporary HardshiD.Dwe.lting, subject to DCC__18.1.16.090.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 97-033 §2 on 6/25/1997
Amended by Ord. 97-063 §3 on 1111211997
Amended by Ord. 2001-016 §2 on 312812001
Amended by Ord. 2001-039 §8 on 1211212001
Amended by Ord. 2004-002 §17 on 412812004
Amended by Ord. 2020-001 §8 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2020-010_ §4 on 71312020
Amended by Ord. 2021-013 §8 on 41512022
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §10 on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §16 on 3/28/2025
Amended_ v Ord. 2025-005 §8 on 512112025
18.67.030_Re_sidential-5 Acre _Minimum (Tu"5_District
The purpose of the Tumato Residential-5 Acre Minimum District is to retain large rural residential
lots or parcels.
A. Permitted Uses. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright and do
not require site plan review under DCC 18.124.
1. A single -unit dwelling or a manufactured dwelling subject to DCC 18.116.070.
2. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.116.280.
3. Agricultural uses as defined in DCC 18.04, involving:
a. Keeping of cows, horses, goats, sheep or similar farm animals, provided that
the total numbers of such animals over the age of six months is limited to lot
area divided by 20,000 square feet.
b. Keeping of chickens, fowl, rabbits or similar farm animals over the age of six
months, provided that the total numbers of such animals does not exceed
one for each 500 square feet of lot area.
4. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition,
subdivision or subject to the standards of DCC 18.67.080 and 18.116.230.
5. Class III road or street project.
6. Operation, maintenance, and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an
Irrigation District except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.
7. Residential home.
8. Temporary Hardship Dwellin subject to DCC 18.11.6.090.
Exhibit H to Ordinance 2025-005
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 97-033 §2 o ? 6/25/1997
Amended by Ord. 977063 §3 on 1111211997
Amended by Ord. 2000-033 §11 on 121612000
Amended by Ord. 2001_016 §2 on 312812001
Amended by Ord. 2001-039 §8 on 1211212001
Amended by Ord. 2004-002 §18 on 412812004
Amended by Ord. 2020-001 §8 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2020-010 §4 on 71312020
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §10 on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §16 on 312812025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 §8 on 512112025
18.67.040 Commercial (TuC) ®is_.trict
The Tumalo Commercial District is intended to allow a range of limited commercial and industrial
uses to serve the community and surrounding area.
A. Permitted Uses. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright and do
not require site plan review under DCC 18.124.
1. A single -unit dwelling or duplex.
2. A manufactured dwelling subject to DCC 18.116.070.
3. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.116.280.
4. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition,
subdivision or subject to the standards of DCC 18.67.060 and 18.116.230.
5. Class III road or street project.
6. Operation, maintenance, and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an
Irrigation District except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.
7. Residential home.
8. Temporary Hardship Dwelling, subject to DCC_18.116.090.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 97-033 §2 on 612511997
Amended by Ord. 97-063 §3 on 1111211997
Amended by Ord. 2000_-033 §11 on 121612000
Amended by Ord. 2001-016 §2 on 312812001
Amended by Ord. 2001-039 §8 on 1211212001
Amended by Ord. 2004-002 §19 on 412812004
Amended by Ord. 2004-013 §7 on 912112004
Amended by Ord. 2015-0.04 §5 on 412212015
Exhibit H to Ordinance 2025-005
Amended by Ord. 2016-015 §6 on 71?12016
Amended by Ord. 2020700.1 §8 on 41211 020
Amended by Ord. 2020-010 §4 on 71312020
Amended by Ord. 2021-004 §4 on 512712021
Amended by Ord. 2021-013 §8 on 41512022
Amended by Ord. 2022-014 §4 on 41412023
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §10 on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §16 on 312812025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 98 on 512112025
Exhibit H to Ordinance 2025-005
Exhibit I to Ordinance 2025-005
18,74.010 Purpose
18.74.020 Uses Permitted Desch ute_s_Junction And Deschutes_._ River Woods Store
18.74.025 Uses Permitted: Spring River
18._74.027 Uses Permitted —Pine Forest And Rosland
18.74.030 Development -Standards
18.74.050 Maps.
18.74..020 Uses Permitted; -Deschutes Junction And Deschutes Riverwoods Store
A. Uses Permitted Outright. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright
and do not require site plan review under DCC 18.124:
1. A single -unit dwelling.
2. A manufactured home subject to DCC 18. 1 16. 070.
3. A duplex
4. Type 1 Home Occupation, subject to DCC 18.1 16. 280.
5. Agricultural uses.
6. Class I and II road or street project subject to approval as part of a land partition or
subdivision, or subject to the standards and criteria established in DCC 18.116.230.
7. Class III road or street project.
8. A lawfully established use existing as of 11 /05/02, the date this chapter was
adopted, not otherwise permitted by this chapter.
9. Residential home.
10. Temporary Hardship Dwelling, subject to DCC 18.116.090.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2002-019 §2 on 81712002
Amended by Ord. 2004-002 §20 on 412812004
Amended by Ord. 2008-008 §1 on 311812008
Amended by Ord. 20.15-004 §7 on 412212015
Amended by Ord. 2016-015 §7 on 71112016
Amended by Ord. 2020-001. §9 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2020-010 §5 on 71312020
Amended by Ord. 2021-013. §9 on 41512022
Amended by Ord. 2022-014 95 on 41-4 2023
Amended by Ord. 2024-008. §11 on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §17 on 3/.28/2025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 § 9 on 512112025
Exhibit I to Ordinance 2025-005
Exhibit J tc Ordinance 2025-005
CHAPTER 18.108 URBAN_ UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITY ZONE; SUNRIVER
18.108.010 Purpose
18.108.020 Standards For All Districts
18.108.030 Single Unit Residential: RS_District
18.108.040 Multiple Unit Residential: RM District
18.108.050 Commercial; C District
18.108.055 Town Center; TC District
18.108.060 Resort; R District
18.108.070 Resort Marina; RA District
18.108.080 Resort Golf Course: RG District
18.108.090 Resort Eauestrian; RE District
18.108.100 Resort Nature Center; RN District
18.108.110 Business Park; BP District
18.108.120 Community General; CG District
18.108.130 Community Recreation; CR District
18.108.140 Co_m..munitvLimited: CL District
18.108.150 Community Neighborhood: CN District
18.108.160 Airport; A District
18.108.170 Utility; U District
18.108.175 Utility: U District/Limited Use Combining District
18.108.180 Forest: F District
18.108.190 Flood Plain: FP Combining District
18.108.030 Single Unit_ Residential; RS District
A. Uses Permitted Outright. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted
outright:
1. Single -unit dwelling.
2. Recreational path.
3. Residential home.
4. Temporary Hardship Dwelling, subject to DCC 18.1.16.090.
HISTORY
Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 97-078 §2 on 1213111997
Amended by Ord. 98=035 §2 on 6/10/1998
Amended by Ord. 2004-013 §11 on 912112004
Amended by Ord. 2020-001 §12 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §13 on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §26 on 31"2812025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 §10 on 5/21/2025
18.108.110 Business Park; BP District
A. Uses Permitted Outright. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted
outright, subject to the applicable provisions of DCC 18.116 and DCC 18.124:
1. Residential uses existing as of March 31, 1997.
2. Administrative, educational and other related facilities in conjunction with a use
permitted outright.
3. Library.
4. Recreational path.
S. Post office.
6. Religious institutions or assemblies.
7. Child care facilities, nurseries, and/or preschools.
8. A building or buildings each not exceeding 8,000 square feet of floor area including
any combination of:
Retail/rental store, office and service establishment, including but not limited to the
following:
a. Automobile, motorcycle, boat, recreational vehicle, trailer or truck sales,
rental, repair or maintenance business, including tire stores and parts
stores.
b. Agricultural equipment and supplies.
c. Car wash.
d. Contractor's office, including but not limited to, building, electrical,
plumbing, heating and air conditioning, painter, etc.
e. Construction equipment sales, rental, and/or service.
f. Exterminator services.
g. Golf cart sales and service.
h. Lumberyard, home improvement or building materials store.
i. Housekeeping and janitorial service.
j. Dry cleaner and/or self-service laundry facility.
k. Marine/boat sales and service.
L. Restaurant, bar and cocktail lounge including entertainment.
Exhibit J to Ordinance 2025-005
m. Marijuana wholesaling„ office only. "i here shall use no storage of marijuana
items or products at the same location.
9. A building or buildings each not exceeding 20,000 square feet of floor area including
any combination of:
a. Scientific research or experimental development of materials, methods or
products, including engineering and laboratory research.
b. Light manufacturing, assembly, fabricating or packaging of products from
previously prepared materials, including but not limited to cloth, paper,
Leather, precious or semi-precious metals or stones, etc.
c. Manufacture of food products, pharmaceuticals and the like, but not
including the production of fish or meat products, or the rendering of fats
and oils.
d. Warehouse and distribution uses in a building or buildings each less than
10,000 square feet of floor area.
10. Employee housing structures.
11. Temporary Hardship Dwelling, subject to DCC 18.116.090.
HISTORY
Repealed & Reenacted by Ord. 97-078 §2 on 1213111997
Amended by Ord. 2012-002 §1 on 212712012
Amended by Ord. 2015-004 §9 on 412212015
Amended by Ord. 2016-01.5 §9 on 71112016
Amended by Ord. 201.9=008 §1 on 31612019
Amended by Ord. 2®20-004 §1 on 211912020
Amended by Ord. 2020-001 §12 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2021-004 §6 on 512712021
Amended by Ord. 2021-013 §12 on 41512022
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §26 on 312812025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 §10 on_512112025
Exhibit J to Ordinance 2025-005
Exhibit K to Ordinance 2025-005
18.110.010_PurDose
18.110.020 Seventh Mou. ntain/Widgi Creek And Black Butte Ranch Resort Districts
18.110.030 Widgi Creek Residential District
18.110.040 Black Butte Ranch Surface Mining/Limited Use Combining District
18.110.050 Black Butte Ranch-Utility/Limited Use Combining District
18110060 Development Standards
18.110.020 Seventh Mountain/Wid •i Creek And Black Butte Ranch Resort Districts
A. Uses permitted outright. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted subject
to the applicable provisions of DCC 18.110.050:
1. A single -unit dwelling.
2. Residential home.
3. Timeshare units existing as of January 1, 1984 at Black Butte Ranch.
4. Timeshare units at the Inn of the Seventh Mountain.
5. The following resort recreational facilities: Recreational path, picnic and barbecue
area, park, playground, and sport courts for basketball, volleyball, and similar
small-scale recreation activities.
6. Livestock and horse grazing on common area in Black Butte Ranch,
7. Police or security facility.
8. Temporary Hardship Dwelling subject to DCC 18.116.090.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2001-048 §2 on 1211012001
Amended by Ord. 2014-009 §1 on 81612014
Amended by Ord. 2014-025 §1 on 911512014
Amended by Ord. 2020-001 §13 on 412112020
Amended by Ord. 2024-008 §14 on 11712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §27 on 312812025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 §11 on 512112025
10.110030_Widgi Creek Residential District
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted subject to the applicable provisions of
DCC 18.110.060:
A. A single -unit dwelling.
B. Residential home.
C. Residential facility.
D. Timeshare units.
E. Temporary Hardship Dwelling, subject to DCC 18.116.090.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2001-048 §2 on 1211012001
Amended by Ord. 2025-002 §27on 312812025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 §11 on 512112025
Exhibit K to Ordinance 2025-005
xhibit L to Ordinance 2025-005
18.116.090 _welling _AaATempDraryHardship
Dwelling
A. As used in this section, "hardship" means a medical hardship or hardship for the care of an
aged. or infirmed person or persons experienced by the existing resident or relative
B. As used in this section, "relative" means a grandparent, step -grandparent, grandchild, step-
grandchild, parent, step-parent, child, step -child, brother, sister, sibling, step -sibling, either
blood or legal relationship, niece, nephew, uncle, aunt, or first cousin.
C. , A temporary use permit for
the term of the hardship for one of the followin hardship dwelling types- may be granted on
a tot or parcel in_addition teconjunction with an existing primary dwelling unit:
1. One manufactured dwelling of any class;
2. -of-aQne recreational vehicle subject to the criteria under subsection (F - or
3. afta iat or parcel in addition t he temporary residential use of an existing
building subject to the following_
a. -.An existing dweRi rr building is one that was constructed at least two vears
prior to the date of application for the subject temporary residential use
permit -For the purposes of this section ."constructed" means the Building
Division approved the final infection at least two years_prior to the date of
application for the subject temporary use permit.Anv modifications to the
existing building for the hardship dwelling must be contained within the.
existing -building -floor area..
�b.This type of hardship-4 welling is not permitted_on properties within the
Multiple Use A ricultura[-(MUA-10J or Rural Residential RR-1%zones.n-ray
be granted when a medical condition --- Ists. in the Exclusive Farm Use and
Forest zones onir, an existing building may be used as a ternporary dwelling.
For the purposes of this section, "existing" means the building vv i
A-.D. The hardship dwelling must use the same onsite septic disposal system used by the
existing primary dwelling unit, provided that the existin nsite septic system -is adequate —to -
accommodate the hardship dwelling ,lf the hardship dwelling wilt be connected to a
community sewer system this requirement does not apply.
eonditoon must be either one of the property owners or a reiative of one of the property
owners.
E. Prior to initiating the use�the property owner must obtain all_necessarv_-pe_r_mits_fromthe
Deschutes County Building aOsite Wastewater Divisions. For the purposes of this
F. A recreation vehicle hardship dwelling must comply withal[ of the following requirements:
1. The recreational vehicle must have a sink and toilet:
2. The recreational vehicle must comply with all setbacks of the underlying zone (s)-
3._._ The recreationat vehicle must be fully licensed;
4. The recreational vehicle must be ready for highway use, on its wheels or jacking
system, and must be attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and
security devices;
5. A recreational vehicle hardship dwelling located in a special flood hazard area must
comply with DCC 18.96; and
6. Permanent attached additions are prohibited.
G. One temporary use permit for a hardship dwelling is permitted provided there is no guest
house recreational vehicle as a rental dwelling, or accessory dwelling unit on the subject
lot or parcel. A recreational vehicle permitted under DCC 18.116.095(C) is allowed in
addition to a hardship dwelling.
&H..._The hardship shall be verified by a state -licensed __ medical practitioner's written
statement.
Dd. The temporary use permit shall be reviewed anntiaRy-every two years. to ensure orgoin fer
compliance with the terms of DCC 18.116.090.
J. Within three months of the end of the hardship, one of the fo-Ilowina must occur:
1_The manufactured dwelling shalt be removed, _demolished._or converted to an
allowed use in the underlying zone(s):
2 oHThe recreational vehicle shall be vacated; and disconnected from any electric,
water or septic sewer facility connection
4-3. for whieh a perrmit has been issued siat iater tham 90 days foRavving the date the
medieal eendition requiring the temporary tise permit eeases to exist. in tile
Exettisave Farm Use and Forest -_m__ t"eFor an- existing building used -as a
hardship dwellings, the building_must-vM be converted to a permitted rterrP
res4dentiai use in the undert zone(s).within 90 days following the date the
Exhibit L to Ordinance 2025-005
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HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. PL-15 on 111111979
Amended by Ord. 89-004 §5 on 3/24/1989
Amended by Ord. 91-005 §45 on 3/4/1991
Amended by Ord. 2008-022 §2 on 1111012008
Amended by Ord. 2012-007§5 on 51212012
Amended by Ord. 20.17-001 §1 on 212712017
Amended by Ord. 2023-001 §16 on 513012023
Amended by Ord 2025-002 §30 on 312812025
Amended by Ord. 2025-004 §2 on 51712025
Amended by Ord. 2025-005 §12 on 512112025
Exhibit L to Ordinance 2025-005
Exhibit M to Ordinance 2025-005
FINDINGS
HARDSHIP DWELLING TEXT AMENDMENTS
I. APPLICABLE CRITERIA:
Title 22, Deschutes County Development Procedures Ordinance
II. BACKGROUND:
This is a legislative text amendment to Deschutes County Code (DCC), Title 18, County Zoning. The
primary purpose of the amendment is to conform local requirements to state law and provide
consistency for the review of hardship dwellings across multiple county zones. Notable changes
include:
• Reorganized content for readability;
• Amended outdated references;
• Clarified hardship dwelling can be used for the "aged" as well as the "infirmed";
• Clarified "existing building" use and definition for the purpose of the section;
• Clarified hardship dwelling can be the only second dwelling on the property;
• Amended renewal requirement from every one year to two years;
• Listed the use in all permissible Title 18 zones for readability.
Since 1979, Deschutes County has allowed property owners to obtain a temporary use permit for a
secondary dwelling on a property, with the intent the dwelling would be used for the care of a
property owner or relative of the property owner with a medical condition. This would allow for the
person with the medical condition to maintain independence and continue to live on a rural
property while also receiving necessary medical attention.
The current requirements for hardship dwellings were drafted in 2008. Since that time, the state
has undergone rulemaking in farm and forest (resource) zones, providing more detailed guidance
on the eligibility and requirements for establishing the use.
OAR 660-004-0040(8)(f) provides limited guidance on hardship dwellings in rural residential
exception areas, only noting that the dwelling type for such use is limited to Recreational Vehicle
(RV)s and manufactured dwellings. To staff's understanding there is no other state guidance for
regulation of temporary hardship dwellings in zones that allow for a single -unit dwelling as a
permitted use and are outside of farm, forest, and rural residential exception areas.
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The purpose of this proposal is to amend the code for greater consistency with state rules and
statutes and to establish a consistent review process for hardship dwelling applications across all
County zones in which the use is permitted.
III. STATE REQUIREMENTS AND LOCAL INTERPRETATIONS
As noted above, the state of Oregon regulates hardship dwellings in both Oregon Administrative
Rule (OAR) and in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS). These regulations only apply to hardship dwellings
in resource zones - the Exclusive Farm Use Zone (DCC 18.16) and Forest Zones (18.32 and 18.40).
ORS 215.283(2)(L) - Uses Permitted in Exclusive Farm Use Zones and ORS 215.755(2) - Other
Forestland Dwellings require:
• The use is subject to ORS 215.296 (Farms Impacts Test) for the EFU zone.
• One manufactured dwelling, recreational vehicle, or temporary residential use of an existing
building, in conjunction with the existing dwelling as a temporary use for the term of a hardship
suffered by the existing resident or a relative of the resident.
• Within three months of the end of the hardship, the manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle
shall be removed or demolished or in the case of the existing building, the building shall be
removed or returned to an allowed nonresidential use.
• The governing body or designee shall provide for periodic review of the hardship claimed under
this paragraph.
• A temporary residence is not eligible for replacement under subsection (1)(p) of this section.
OAR 660-006-0025(4)(t) - Forest Lands - Uses Authorized in Forest Zones and OAR 660-033-01300 0)
-Agricultural Lands - Minimum Standards for Permitted and Conditional Uses require•
• As used in this section, "hardship" means a medical hardship or hardship for the care of an aged
or infirm person or persons experienced by the existing resident or relative as defined in ORS
chapter 215.
o ORS 215 definition for relative: a relative is defined as a grandparent, step grandparent,
grandchild, parent, step-parent, child, step -child, brother, sister, sibling, step -sibling, either
blood or legal relationship, niece, nephew, uncle, aunt or first cousin.
• The temporary residence may include a manufactured dwelling, or recreational vehicle, or the
temporary residential use of an existing building.
• A manufactured dwelling shall use the some subsurface sewage disposal system used by the
existing dwelling, if that disposal system is adequate to accommodate the additional dwelling. If
the manufactured home will use a public sanitary sewer system, such condition will not be
required.
• Governing bodies shall review the permit authorizing such manufactured homes every two years.
• Within three months of the end of the hardship, the manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle
shall be removed or demolished or, in the case of an existing building, the building shall be
removed, demolished or returned to an allowed nonresidential use.
• Department of Environmental Quality review and removal requirements also apply.
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The state provides ;imited guidance on regulations pertaining to hardship dwellings on non -
resource lands. The requirement below, which was presented to the Planning Commission during
the deliberation process, applies to rural residential exception areas (MUA-10 and RR-10 zones) but
does not provide guidance for the use in other nonresource zones, such as in unincorporated
communities.
OAR 660-004-0040(8)(f) - Application of Goal 14 to Rural Residential Areas requires:
Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section or section (10) of this rule, a local government shall not
allow more than one permanent single-family dwelling to be placed on a lot or parcel in a rural residential
area. Where a medical hardship creates a need for a second household to reside temporarily on a lot or
parcel where one dwelling already exists, a local government may authorize the temporary placement of
a manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle.
In approaching the amendments, staff has integrated state requirements where possible, for all
zones in Title 18 in which a hardship dwelling is permitted, to ensure a consistent and clear process
for property owners and county staff.
Deschutes County can provide local interpretation of requirements that are not expressly
addressed in OAR or ORS. In coordination with the County's Building, Code Enforcement,
Coordinated Services, and Onsite Wastewater Divisions, staff identified several policy choices for
consideration.
Use of Existing Building as a Temporary Hardship Dwelling
Property owners can currently utilize an RV or manufactured dwelling for a temporary hardship
dwelling in all zones. In farm and forest zones, existing buildings (sheds, accessory structures, barns)
are also permitted to be converted for use as a temporary hardship dwelling, per the OAR and ORS.
The proposed text amendment package proposes to allow the use of existing buildings in the
following zones, which currently allow for single -unit dwellings:
• 18.65.020, 021, 022: Rural Service Center Unincorporated Community Zones
• 18.66.020, 030, 040, 050: Terrebonne Rural Community Zones
• 18.67.020, 030, 040: Tumalo Rural Community Zones
• 18.74.020: Rural Commercial Zone
• 18.108.030, 110: Sunriver Unincorporated Community Zones
• 18.110.020, 030: Resort Community Zones
During Planning Commission deliberations, staff discovered the restriction in OAR 660-004-040
noted above and amended the original proposal to exclude the use of existing buildings as hardship
dwellings in the RR-10 and MUA-10 zones. To staff's understanding, there are no state restrictions
on the zones listed above.
Existing Building Definition
State regulations do not define "existing buildings" for temporary hardship dwellings. Currently, the
code definition is a building "in existence on or before March 29, 2017". To provide additional
flexibility, while still seeking to avoid a scenario in which a new building is constructed for temporary
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use, the proposed text amen6rrients alter the definition to be a rolling; eligibility date of two years
from the date of final inspection of a build;!m, to the submittal date of the temporary use permit for
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a hardship dwelling. If the application is s:,bmitted prior to the two-year date, it does not constitute
an "existing building."
Modification of Existing Buildings
The proposed text amendments would add a restriction on the modification of existing buildings to
be used as temporary hardship dwellings. The intent of the requirement is to limit modifications to
minor improvements in the existing building floor area (such as the installation of kitchen facilities)
to ensure the use can be converted back to a nonresidential use if the temporary hardship dwelling
is no longer needed. The limitation is drafted as follows: "Any modifications to the existing building for
the hardship dwelling must be contained within the existing building floor area."
RV Component Requirements
Code Enforcement has processed several cases involving non -operational RVs that are unfit for
habitation. The text amendments preserve existing requirements related to the necessary
components and siting of an RV and also clarify that an RV must have a sink and a toilet. Although
more restrictive than state law, CDD staff are supportive of carrying forward these requirements to
ensure RVs are safe for occupants when used as a temporary hardship dwelling. The proposed text
amendments include the following component language:
A recreational vehicle hardship dwelling must comply with all of the following requirements:
1. The recreational vehicle must have a sink and toilet;
2. The recreational vehicle must comply with all setbacks of the underlying zone(s);
3. The recreational vehicle must be fe,,lly licensed;
4. The recreational vehicle must be ready for highway use, on its wheels or jacking system, and
must be attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices;
5. A recreational vehicle hardship dwelling located in a special flood hazard area must comply
with DCC 18.96,
6. Permanently attached additions are prohibited.
The Planning Commission supported the proposed text amendment package in its entirety, with
the minor amendment to exclude the use of existing buildings as a hardship dwelling type in the
MUM 0 and RR-10 zones. Staff requests the Board evaluate these policy options during the hearing
process.
IV. BASIC FINDINGS:
The Planning Division determined minor changes were necessary to clarify existing standards and
in various sections of the Deschutes County Code (DCC). Staff initiated the proposed changes and
notified the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development on February 6, 2025 (File
no. 247-24-000078-TA). As demonstrated in the findings below, the amendments remain consistent
with the Deschutes County Code, the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, and the Statewide
Planning Goals.
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V. FINDINGS:
CHAPTER 22.12, LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES
Section 22.12.010.
Hearing Required
No legislative change shall be adopted without review by the Planning Commission and a
public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. Public hearings before the
Planning Commission shall be set at the discretion of the Planning Director, unless
otherwise required by state law.
FINDING: This criterion will be met because a public hearing was held before the Deschutes
County Planning Commission (Commission) on March 13, 2025, and a public hearing was held
before the Board of County Commissioners (Board) on April 23, 2025.
Section 22.12.020, Notice
Notice
A. Published Notice
1. Notice of a legislative change shall be published in a newspaper of general
circulation in the county at least 10 days prior to each public hearing.
2. The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and contain a
statement describing the general subject matter of the ordinance under
consideration.
FINDING: This criterion will be met as notice will be published in The Bulletin newspaper at least 10
days prior to each public hearing.
B. Posted Notice. Notice shall be posted at the discretion of the Planning Director and
where necessary to comply with ORS 203.045.
FINDING: Posted notice was determined by the Planning Director not to be necessary.
C. Individual notice. Individual notice to property owners, as defined in DCC
22.08.010(A), shall be provided at the discretion of the Planning Director, except as
required by ORS 215.503.
FINDING: The proposed amendments are legislative and do not apply to any specific property.
Therefore, individual notice is not required.
D. Media notice. Copies of the notice of hearing shall be transmitted to other
newspapers published in Deschutes County.
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FINDING: Notice was provided to the County public information official for wider media
distribution. i his criterion has been rnet.
Section 22.12.030 Initiation of Legislative Changes.
A legislative change may be initiated by application of individuals upon payment of
required fees as well as by the Board of County Commissioners.
FINDING: The application was initiated by the Deschutes County Planning Division at the direction
of the Board and has received a fee waiver. This criterion has been met.
Section 22.12.040. Hearings Body
A. The following shall serve as hearings or review body for legislative changes in this
order.
1. The Planning Commission.
2. The Board of County Commissioners.
B. Any legislative change initiated by the Board of County Commissioners shall be
reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to action being taken by the Board of
Commissioners.
FINDING: This criterion is met as the Commission held a public hearing on March 13, 2025. The
Board held a public hearing on April 23, 2025.
Section 22.12.050 Final Decision
All legislative changes shall be adopted by ordinance
FINDING: The proposed legislative changes included in file no. 247-25-000078-TA will be
implemented by ordinances upon approval and adoption by the Board.
OAR 660-015, STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS AND GUIDELINES
Goal 1: Citizen Involvement:
FINDING: The amendments do not propose to change the structure of the County's citizen
involvement program. Notice of the proposed amendments was provided to the Bulletin for the
Board public hearing.
Goal 2: Land Use Planning:
FINDING: The purpose of the amendment is to integrate requirements from Oregon Administrative
Rule and Oregon Revised Statutes. The proposal has a factual base and is consistent with the intent
of the Comprehensive Plan and zoning districts. This goal is met.
Goal 3: Agricultural Lands:
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FINDING: The proposed amendments integrate requirements from Oregon Administrative Rule
and Oregon Revised Statute for hardship dwellings on agricultural lands. Additionally, the rules
provide more express guidance for hardship dwellings on non-agricultural lands to avoid conflicts
to farm operations on neighboring properties. This goal is met.
Goal 4: Forest Lands:
FINDING: The proposed amendments integrate requirements from Oregon Administrative Rule
and Oregon Revised Statute for hardship dwellings on forest lands. Additionally, the rules provide
more express guidance for hardship dwellings on non -forest lands to avoid conflicts to forest
operations on neighboring properties. This goal is met.
Goal 5: Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources:
FINDING: The proposed amendments do not include changes to the County's Comprehensive Plan
policies or implementing regulations for compliance with Goal 5. This goal does not apply.
Goal 6: Air, Water and Land Resources Quality:
FINDING: The proposed amendments do not include changes to the County's Comprehensive Plan
policies or implementing regulations for compliance with Goal 6. This goal does not apply.
Goal 7: Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards:
FINDING: The proposed amendments do not include changes to the County's Comprehensive Plan
policies or implementing regulations for compliance with Goal 7. This goal does not apply.
Goal 8: Recreational Needs:
FINDING: The proposed amendments do not include changes to the County's Comprehensive Plan
policies or implementing regulations for compliance with Goal 8. This goal does not apply.
Goal 9: Economic Development:
FINDING The proposed amendments do not include changes to the County's Comprehensive Plan
policies or implementing regulations for compliance with Goal 9. This goal does not apply.
Goal 10: Housing:
FINDING: The proposed amendments provide more flexibility for hardship dwellings, as allowed by
state law. The amendments will provide clarity on a housing type for vulnerable populations in the
rural county. This goal is met.
Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services:
FINDING: The proposed amendments do not include changes to the County's Comprehensive Plan
policies or implementing regulations for compliance with Goal 11. This goal does not apply.
Goal 12: Transportation:
FINDING: The proposed amendments do not include changes to the County's Comprehensive Plan
policies or implementing regulations for compliance with Goal 12. This goal does not apply.
Goal 13: Energy Conservation:
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FINDING: he proposed amendments do not include changes to the County's Comprehensive Plan
policies or implementing regulations for compliance �,,vith Goal 13. This goal does not apply.
Goal 14: Urbanization:
FINDING: The proposed amendments integrate requirements from Oregon Administrative Rule
and Oregon Revised Statute for hardship dwellings. The use is already permitted in the underlying
zoning districts, there is no alteration to allowance of development density on rural lands. This goal
does not apply.
Goals 15 through 19
FINDING: These goals are not applicable to the proposed plan and text amendments because the
County does not contain these types of lands.
2011 DESCHUTES COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Chapter 3 Rural Growth Management, Section 3.3. Rural Housing Policies
Policy 3.3.5 Maintain the rural character of the County while ensuring a diversity of
housing opportunities, including initiating discussions to amend State Statute and/or
Oregon Administrative Rules to permit accessory dwelling units in Exclusive Farm Use,
Forest and Rural Residential Zones.
FINDING: The intent of the text amendment is to amend regulations for temporary hardship
dwellings to be consistent with state law and administrative rule for resource zones. The
amendments will also provide a consistent process for regulation of hardship dwellings in both
nonresource and resource zones. These requirements will ensure development continues to
comply with all state rules and will maintain the rural character of the County through intentional
placement of temporary housing associated with a hardship.
VI. CONCLUSION:
Based on the information provided herein, the staff recommends the Board of County
Commissioners approve the proposed text amendments as drafted.
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E S COGZ�
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MEETING DATE: May 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Consideration of second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-005: Temporary
Hardship Dwelling Text Amendments
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
1. Move to conduct second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-005 by title only.
2. Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-005.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
On May 21, 2025, staff will present Ordinance No. 2025-005 to the Board for consideration
of second reading and adoption.
On April 23, 2025, the Board conducted a public hearing and deliberations to consider
legislative text amendments to Title 18 of the Deschutes County Code relating to temporary
hardship dwellings (file no. 247-25-000078-TA). The Board voted 2-0 to adopt the proposed
package as drafted by staff. The Board conducted first reading of the ordinance on May 7,
2025.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
None
ATTENDANCE:
Will Groves, Planning Manager
MEMORANDUM
TO: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Nicole Mardell, AICP, Senior Planner
DATE: May 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Consideration of Second Reading: Temporary Hardship Dwelling Text
Amendments
On May 21, 2025, staff will present Ordinance No. 2025-005 to the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) for consideration of second reading. On April 23, 2025, the Board
conducted a public hearing and deliberations to consider legislative text amendments to
Title 18 of the Deschutes County Code relating to temporary hardship dwellings (file no. 247-
25-000078-TA). The Board voted 2-0 to adopt the proposed package as drafted by staff. The
Board conducted first reading of the ordinance on May 7, 2025. Second reading is scheduled
for May 21, 2025.
Staff submitted a Post -Acknowledgement Plan Amendment (PAPA) notice to the Department
of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) on February 6, 2025. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on March 13, 20251. The Commission held deliberations
on March 27, 20252 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the proposed amendments
drafted by staff, with a revision to exclude the use of existing buildings as a hardship dwelling
type in the RR-10 and MUA-10 zones3.
RECORD
The record, which contains all memoranda, notices, and written testimony received, is
available at the following website: https://bit.ly/25-78-TA.
1 https://www.deschutes.org/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-63
2 https://www.deschutes.orR/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-64
3 As noted below, the package reviewed by the Board included this revision.
11. OVERVIEW OF ORDINANCE
This is a legislative text amendment to Deschutes County Code (DCC), Title 18, County Zoning.
The primary purpose of the amendment is to conform local requirements to state law and
provide consistency for the review of hardship dwellings across multiple county zones.
Notable changes include:
• Reorganized content for readability;
• Amended outdated references;
• Clarified hardship dwelling can be used
for the "aged" as well as the "infirmed';
• Clarified "existing building" use and
definition for the purpose of the section;
• Clarified hardship dwelling can be the
only second dwelling on the property;
• Amended renewal requirement from
every one year to two years;
• Listed the use in all permissible zones for
readability.
The original version of the amendments, reviewed by the Planning Commission, proposed to expand use
of an existing building as a hardship dwelling type to several zones, including the RR-10 and MUA-10
zones. OAR 660-004-0040(8)(f) provides specific guidance for hardship dwellings in these zones, noting
the dwelling type must be either a Recreational Vehicles (RVs) or manufactured home. Upon discovering
this provision, the Planning Commission (in consultation with staff) recommended the Board exclude this
proposed allowance. Staff updated the proposed text amendment package to reflect the
recommendation prior to the Board's public hearing.
M. NEXT STEPS
The ordinance will become effective 90 days following the second reading. The tentative effective date is
August 19, 2025.
Attachments:
• Ordinance No. 2025-005 and Corresponding Exhibits
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