Bill > SB337

This bill modifies Oregon state law regarding the subdivision of resource lands (farmland and forestland) by allowing counties more flexibility in determining minimum parcel sizes. Specifically, the bill permits counties to authorize land divisions that create parcels smaller than the current statewide minimums (80 acres for most farmland, 160 acres for rangeland, and 80 acres for forestland), provided that the new parcels are no smaller than the average size of existing lots in the county for that specific type of land use. The bill adds a new provision that requires any parcels created under this new rule to be subject to a restriction preventing further subdivision by the landowner or their successors. This change is designed to provide counties with more local control over land use decisions while still maintaining constraints that prevent excessive fragmentation of agricultural and forest lands. The bill aims to balance the need for land use flexibility with the preservation of resource lands, allowing counties to adapt parcel size requirements to their specific local contexts and agricultural or forestry needs.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB337