As used in ORS 197.435 to 197.467: (1) “Developed recreational facilities” means improvements constructed for the purpose of recreation and may include but are not limited to golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, marinas, ski runs and bicycle paths. (2) “High value crop area” means an area in which there is a concentration of commercial […]
The Legislative Assembly finds that: (1) It is the policy of this state to promote Oregon as a vacation destination and to encourage tourism as a valuable segment of our state’s economy; (2) There is a growing need to provide year-round destination resort accommodations to attract visitors and encourage them to stay longer. The establishment […]
A destination resort is a self-contained development that provides for visitor-oriented accommodations and developed recreational facilities in a setting with high natural amenities. To qualify as a destination resort under ORS 30.947, 197.435 to 197.467, 215.213, 215.283 and 215.284, a proposed development must meet the following standards: (1) The resort must be located on a […]
In accordance with the provisions of ORS 30.947, 197.435 to 197.467, 215.213, 215.283 and 215.284, a comprehensive plan may provide for the siting of a destination resort on rural lands without taking an exception to statewide planning goals relating to agricultural lands, forestlands, public facilities and services or urbanization. [1987 c.886 §5]
(1) A destination resort may be sited only on lands mapped as eligible for destination resort siting by the affected county. The county may not allow destination resorts approved pursuant to ORS 197.435 to 197.467 to be sited in any of the following areas: (a) Within 24 air miles of an urban growth boundary with […]
A county shall ensure that a destination resort is compatible with the site and adjacent land uses through the following measures: (1) Important natural features, including habitat of threatened or endangered species, streams, rivers and significant wetlands shall be retained. Riparian vegetation within 100 feet of streams, rivers and significant wetlands shall be retained. Alteration […]
A portion of a tract that is excluded from the site of a destination resort pursuant to ORS 197.435 (7) shall not be used or operated in conjunction with the resort. Subject to this limitation, the use of the excluded property shall be governed by otherwise applicable law. [1993 c.590 §7]
An acknowledged comprehensive plan that allows for siting of a destination resort shall include implementing measures which: (1) Map areas where a destination resort described in ORS 197.445 (1) to (5) is permitted pursuant to ORS 197.455; (2) Limit uses and activities to those defined by ORS 197.435 and allowed by ORS 197.445; and (3) […]
(1) If a tract to be used as a destination resort contains a resource site designated for protection in an acknowledged comprehensive plan pursuant to open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resource goals in an acknowledged comprehensive plan, that tract of land shall preserve that site by conservation easement sufficient to protect the […]
