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This bill establishes a streamlined approval process for replacing or altering dwellings in areas zoned for exclusive farm or forest use. The bill allows local governments to approve an application to alter, restore, or replace a dwelling if certain conditions are met. Specifically, the former dwelling must have had intact walls, roof, indoor plumbing, electrical wiring, and a heating system, and must have been legally established through building permits or property tax assessment. The proposed new dwelling can be up to 25% larger than the original structure, must be adequately served by utilities, and should be located within or near the footprint of the former dwelling. Local governments can delegate the approval process to a hearings officer, planning commission, or building official, and the approval is not considered a formal land use decision. The bill aims to simplify the process for homeowners looking to rebuild or modify existing dwellings in rural agricultural or forest zones, reducing bureaucratic hurdles while maintaining basic regulatory standards for construction and land use.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB464