Bill > HB3858

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) to clarify and expand the definition of "lawfully established unit of land" in land use regulations. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that allows the remaining land after dividing off a portion of a lawfully established unit of land to be considered a lawfully established unit of land, even if this remaining land is not separately described in the deed or land sales contract. This means that when a landowner splits off a portion of their property to create a new parcel, the original remaining portion will automatically be considered a legal land unit, provided the division was done in compliance with existing zoning and subdivision regulations. The bill modifies definitions in ORS 92.010 and ORS 215.010 to accommodate this change, which aims to provide more flexibility for landowners in managing their property and creating new parcels without creating legal complications for the remaining land. The modification is particularly relevant for rural and agricultural land use, where property divisions are common but can sometimes create complex legal scenarios regarding land ownership and use.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3858