ZDO 407: Ag/Forest District (AG/F)

407.01 Purpose

Section 407 is adopted to implement the policies of the Comprehensive Plan for Forest and Agriculture areas.

407.02 Applicability

Section 407 applies to land in the Ag/Forest (AG/F) District.

407.03 Definitions

The definitions set forth in Subsections 401.03 and 406.03 apply to Section 407. Unless specifically defined in Subsection 401.03, Subsection 406.03, or Section 202, Definitions, words or phrases used in Section 407 shall be interpreted to give them the same meaning as they have in common usage and to give Section 407 its most reasonable application.

407.04 Uses Permitted

Uses permitted in the AG/F District are listed in Table 407-1, Permitted Uses in the AG/F District. 

1. As used in Table 407-1:
   1. "A" means the use is allowed.
   2. "Type I" means the use requires review of a Type I application, pursuant to Section 1307, Procedures.
   3. "Type II" means the use requires review of a Type II application pursuant to Section 1307.
   4. "Type III" means the use requires review of a Type III application, pursuant to Section 1307.
   5. "C" means the use is a conditional use, approval of which is subject to Section 1203, Conditional Uses.
   6. The "Subject To" column identifies any specific provisions of Subsection 401.05 or 406.05 to which the use is subject.
   7. Numbers in superscript correspond to the notes that follow Table 407-1.
2. Permitted uses are subject to the applicable provisions of Subsection 406.07, Dimensional Standards; Subsection 406.08, Development Standards; Section 1000, Development Standards; and Section 1100, Development Review Process.
3. C.  Dwellings are subject to the applicable provisions of Section 401, Exclusive Farm Use District (EFU), if the predominant use of the subject tract was agriculture on January 1, 1993. Dwellings are subject to the applicable provisions of Section 406, Timber District (TBR), if the predominant use of the subject tract was forestry on January 1, 1993.

Table 407-1:  Permitted Uses in the AG/F District

Farm and Forest Uses

Type	Use	Subject To
A	Forest operations or forest practices including, but not limited to, reforestation of forest land, road construction and maintenance, harvesting of a forest tree species, application of chemicals and disposal of slash where such uses pertain to forest uses and operations. Inside the Portland Metropolitan Urban Growth Boundary, refer to Subsection 1002.02 regarding a development restriction that may apply if excessive tree removal occurs.
A	Temporary on-site structures which are auxiliary to and used during the term of a particular forest operation.
A	Physical alterations to the land auxiliary to forest practices including, but not limited to, those made for the purposes of exploration, mining, commercial gravel extraction and processing, landfills, dams, reservoirs, road construction, or recreational facilities.
A	Farm use as defined in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 215.203. Marijuana production is subject to Section 841, Marijuana Production, Processing, and Retailing.
A	Uses and structures customarily accessory and incidental to a farm or forest use, only if the primary farm or forest use exists.
TYPE II	Temporary portable facility for the primary processing of forest products.	406.05(B)(1)
TYPE II	A facility for the processing of farm products. Marijuana processing is subject to Section 841.1	401.05(B)(1) & (2)
C	Permanent facility for the primary processing of forest products.	406.05(A)(1), (6) & (B)(2)
C	Permanent facilities for logging equipment repair and storage.	406.05(A)(1) & (6)
C	Log scaling and weigh stations.	406.05(A)(1) & (6)

Natural Resources Uses

Type	Use	Subject To
A	Uninhabitable structures accessory to fish and wildlife enhancement.
A	Creation of, restoration of, or enhancement of wetlands.
TYPE II	The propagation, cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of aquatic species that are not under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission.	401.05(A)(1)
C	Forest management research and experimentation facilities.	406.05(A)(1) & (C)(1)

Residential Uses

Type	Use	Subject To
A	Uses and structures customarily accessory and incidental to a dwelling, only if a lawfully established dwelling exists.
Varies	Dwellings	407.04(C)
TYPE II	Temporary forest labor camp for a period not to exceed one year.
TYPE II	Room and board arrangements for a maximum of five unrelated persons in existing dwellings.	401.05(A)(1) & (3)
TYPE II	Residential home as defined in ORS 197.660, in existing dwellings.	401.05(A)(1) & (3)

Commercial Uses

Type	Use	Subject To
A	Family child care home.
A	Dog training classes.	401.05(D)(6)
A	Dog testing trials.	401.05(D)(7)
TYPE I	A license for an approved cider business, farm brewery, or winery to carry out the first six days of the 18-day limit for agri-tourism and other commercial events, subject to: ORS 215.451(6)(a) for a cider business; ORS 215.449(6)(a) for a farm brewery; and ORS 215.237 and 215.452(6)(a) for a winery.
TYPE II	Farm stands	401.05(D)(8)
TYPE II	Home occupation, subject to Section 822, Home Occupations.	406.05(A)(1), (2), (5) & (E)(1)
TYPE II	A landscape contracting business.	401.05(A)(1) & (D)(2)
TYPE I	Expedited license for a single agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity on a tract in a calendar year, subject to ORS 215.237 and 215.283(4)(b), (6)(a), and (6)(c)
TYPE II	Single agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity on a tract in a calendar year, subject to ORS 215.237 and 215.283(4)(a), (6)(a), and (6)(c)	401.05(A)(1) & (D)(3)
TYPE II	Up to six agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities on a tract in a calendar year, subject to ORS 215.237 and 215.283(4)(c) and (6)	401.05(A)(1) & (D)(3)
C	Up to 18 agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities on a lot of record that is a minimum of 80 acres, subject to ORS 215.237 and 215.283(4)(d), (5), (6)(a), and (6)(c)	401.05(A)(1) & (D)(3)
TYPE II	A cider business as described in and subject to ORS 215.451.
TYPE II	A farm brewery as described in and subject to ORS 215.449.
TYPE II	A winery as described in and subject to ORS 215.452 or 215.453, whichever is applicable, but not a restaurant open more than 25 days per calendar year.
TYPE II	A large winery with a restaurant in conjunction with a winery as described in ORS 215.453 that is open to the public for more than 25 days in a calendar year or; agri-tourism or other commercial events in conjunction with a winery as described in ORS 215.453 that occur on more than 25 days in a calendar year.	401.05(A)(1)
TYPE II	A bed and breakfast facility as a home occupation in association with a cider business, farm brewery, or winery, subject to: ORS 215.448 and ORS 215.451(10) for a cider business; ORS 215.448 and ORS 215.449(10) for a farm brewery; and ORS 215.448 and either ORS 215.452 or 215.453, whichever is applicable, for a winery.	401.05(A)(1) & (D)(4)
TYPE II	Cider business, farm brewery, or winery agri-tourism or other commercial events for days seven through 18 of the 18-day limit, subject to: ORS 215.451(6)(c) for a cider business; ORS 215.449(6)(c) for a farm brewery; and ORS 215.237 and 215.452(6)(c) for a winery.
TYPE II	Equine and equine-affiliated therapeutic and counseling activities.3	401.05(A)(1) & (D)(9)
C	Home occupation to host events, subject to Section 806, Home Occupation to Host Events.	406.05(A)(1), (2), (5) & (E)(1)
C	Commercial activities in conjunction with farm use that exceed the standards of ORS 215.203(2)(b)(K) or Subsection 401.05(B)(1), such as the processing of farm crops into biofuel.4	401.05(A)(1)
C	Private accommodations for fishing on a temporary basis.	406.05(A)(1), (2), (5) & (E)(2)
C	Private seasonal accommodations for fee based hunting.	406.05(A)(1), (5) & (E)(3)
C	An aerial fireworks display business.	401.05(A)(1) & (D)(5)
C	Commercial dog boarding kennels.	401.05(A)(1)
C	Dog training classes or testing trials that cannot be established under Subsection 401.05(D)(6) or (7).	401.05(A)(1)

Mineral, Aggregate, Oil, and Gas Uses

Type	Use	Subject To
A	Exploration for mineral and aggregate resources as defined in ORS chapter 517 and subject to the requirements of the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.
A	Operations for the exploration for, and production of, geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005, including the placement and operation of compressors, separators and other customary production equipment for an individual well adjacent to a wellhead. Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732(1)(a) or (b).
A	Operations for the exploration for minerals as defined by ORS 517.750. Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732(1)(a) or (b).
C	Operations conducted for mining, crushing, or stockpiling of aggregate and other mineral and other subsurface resources subject to ORS 215.298.	401.05(A)(1), (E)(1) & (E)(1)(a)
C	Processing as defined by ORS 517.750 of aggregate into asphalt or Portland cement.	401.05(A)(1), (E)(1) & (E)(1)(b)
C	Processing of other mineral resources and other subsurface resources.	401.05(A)(1), (E)(1) & (E)(1)(c)
C	Operations conducted for mining and processing of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005 not otherwise permitted under Section 407.	401.05(A)(1), (E)(1) & (E)(1)(d)
C	Mining and processing of oil, gas, or other subsurface resources.	406.05(A)(1), (6) & (F)(1)
C	Exploration for and production of geothermal, gas, and oil.	406.05(A)(1), (6) & (F)(2)

Transportation Uses

Type	Use	Subject To
A	Widening of roads within existing rights-of-way in conformance with Chapter 5, Transportation System Plan, of the Comprehensive Plan.
A	Climbing and passing lanes within the right of way existing as of July 1, 1987.
A	Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways, including the placement of utility facilities overhead and in the subsurface of public roads and highways along the public right-of-way, but not including the addition of travel lanes, where no removal or displacement of buildings would occur, or no new land parcels result.
A	Temporary public road and highway detours that will be abandoned and restored to original condition or use at such time as no longer needed.
A	Minor betterment of existing public road and highway related facilities such as maintenance yards, weigh stations, and rest areas, within right of way existing as of July 1, 1987, and contiguous public-owned property utilized to support the operation and maintenance of public roads and highways.
TYPE II	Parking of up to seven dump trucks and seven trailers, subject to ORS 215.311.	406.05(A)(1)
TYPE II	Parking of no more than seven log trucks, subject to ORS 215.311.	401.05(A)(1)
TYPE II	Construction of additional passing and travel lanes requiring the acquisition of right-of-way but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels.	406.05(A)(1)
TYPE II	Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways involving the removal or displacement of buildings but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels.	406.05(A)(1)
TYPE II	Improvement of public roads and highway-related facilities, such as maintenance yards, weigh stations, and rest areas, where additional property or right-of-way is required but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels.	406.05(A)(1)
C	Aids to navigation and aviation.	406.05(A)(1) & (6)
C	Personal-use airports for airplanes and helicopter pads, including associated hangar, maintenance, and service facilities.	401.05(A)(1) & (F)(2)
C	Expansion of existing airports.	406.05(A)(1)
C	Temporary asphalt and concrete batch plants as accessory uses to specific highway projects.	406.05(A)(1)
C	Roads, highways, and other transportation facilities and improvements not otherwise allowed under this Ordinance.	401.05(F)(1)

Utility and Solid Waste Disposal Facility Uses

Type	Use	Subject To
See Table 835-1	Wireless telecommunication facilities (other than essential public communication services, as defined in Section 835, Wireless Telecommunication Facilities), subject to Section 835.
TYPE II	Essential public communication services, as defined in Section 835.	406.05(A)(1)
A	Local distribution lines (i.e., electric, telephone, natural gas) and accessory equipment (i.e., electric distribution transformers, poles, meter cabinets, terminal boxes, pedestals), or equipment which provides service hookups, including water service hookups.
A	Irrigation reservoirs, canals, delivery lines and those structures and accessory operational facilities, not including parks or other recreational structures and facilities, associated with a district as defined in ORS 540.505.
A	Water intake facilities, canals and distribution lines for farm irrigation and ponds.
A	Solar energy systems as an accessory use.
A	Rainwater collection systems as an accessory use.
A	Electric vehicle charging stations for residents and their non-paying guests.
A	Meteorological towers.
TYPE II	Wind energy power production systems as an accessory use.	406.05(H)(1)
TYPE II	Composting operations and facilities that are accepted farming practices in conjunction with and auxiliary to farm use on the subject tract.	401.05(G)(3)
C	Water intake facilities, related treatment facilities, pumping stations, and distribution lines.	406.05(A)(1) & (6)
C	Reservoirs and water impoundments.	406.05(A)(1),(2) & (6)
C	A disposal site for solid waste for which the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has granted a permit under ORS 459.245, together with equipment, facilities, or buildings necessary for its operation.  A composting facility is subject to Section 834, Composting Facilities.	406.05(A)(1) & (6)
C	Commercial utility facilities for the purpose of generating power.	406.05(A)(1), (6) & (H)(2)
C	New electric transmission lines.	406.05(A)(1) & (H)(3)
C	Television, microwave, and radio communication facilities.	406.05(A)(1), (6) & (H)(4)

Parks, Public, and Quasi-Public Uses

Type	Use	Subject To
A	Private hunting and fishing operations without any lodging accommodations.
A	Towers and fire stations for forest fire protection.
A	Land application of reclaimed water, agricultural process or industrial process water, or biosolids for agricultural, horticultural, or forest production, or for irrigation in connection with a use allowed in the EFU zoning district, subject to the issuance of a license, permit, or other approval by the Department of Environmental Quality under ORS 454.695, 459.205, 468B.050, 468B.053, or 468B.055, or in compliance with rules adopted under ORS 468B.095.
A	Onsite filming and activities accessory to onsite filming for 45 days or less.
TYPE II	A site for the takeoff and landing of model aircraft, including such buildings or facilities as may reasonably be necessary.	401.05(H)(1)
TYPE II	Community centers.	401.05(A)(1), (5)& (H)(3)
TYPE II	Living history museum.	401.05(A)(1), (5)& (H)(4)
TYPE II	Expansion of existing county fairgrounds and activities directly relating to county fairgrounds governed by county fair boards established pursuant to ORS 565.210.	401.05(A)(1)
TYPE II	A county law enforcement facility that lawfully existed on August 20, 2002, and is used to provide rural law enforcement services primarily in rural areas, including parole and post-prison supervision, but not including a correctional facility as defined under ORS 162.135.	401.05(A)(1)
TYPE II	Churches and cemeteries in conjunction with churches, consistent with ORS 215.441, which does not include private or parochial school education for prekindergarten through grade 12 or higher education.	401.05(A)(5)
TYPE II	Fire service facilities providing rural fire protection services.
C	Operations for extraction and bottling of water.	401.05(A)(1)
C	Onsite filming and activities accessory to onsite filming for more than 45 days as provided for in ORS 215.306.	401.05(A)(1)
C	Public or private schools for kindergarten through grade 12, including all buildings essential to the operation of a school, primarily for residents of the rural area in which the school is located.	401.05(A)(1) & (5)
C	Golf courses.	401.05(A)(1), (5)& (H)(6)
C	Youth camps on 40 acres or more, subject to Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 660-006-0031.	406.05(A)(1) & (3)
C	Cemeteries	406.05(A)(1) & (6)
C	Firearms training facility as provided in ORS 197.770(2).	406.05(A)(1) & (6)
C	Private parks and campgrounds.	406.05(A)(1),(2),(6) & (I)(1)
C	Public parks.	406.05(A)(1), (6) & (I)(2)

Outdoor Gatherings

Type	Use	Subject To
A	An outdoor mass gathering as defined in ORS 433.735, subject to ORS 433.735 to 433.770. However, an outdoor mass gathering permit under ORS 433.750 is not required for agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities permitted under ORS 215.283(4), 215.449, 215.451, and 215.452.
TYPE III	An outdoor mass gathering of more than 3,000 persons any part of which is held outdoors and which continues or can reasonably be expected to continue fora period exceeding that allowable for an outdoor mass gathering as defined in ORS 433.735, subject to ORS 433.763.

¹The processing, compounding, or conversion of marijuana into cannabinoid extracts is prohibited.

²Farming of a marijuana crop shall not be used to demonstrate compliance with the approval criteria for a dwelling. (See ORS 475B.526.)

³The use is prohibited in an urban or rural reserve established pursuant to OAR chapter 660, division 27.

⁴A commercial activity carried on in conjunction with a marijuana crop is prohibited. (See ORS 475B.526.)

407.05 Prohibited Uses

1. Uses of structures and land not specifically permitted are prohibited.
    
2. An agricultural building, as defined in Oregon Revised Statutes 455.315, customarily provided in conjunction with farm use or forest use may not be converted to another use.

407.06 Dimensional Standards

Subsection 406.07, which establishes dimensional standards in the TBR District, shall apply in the AG/F District.

407.07 Development Standards

Subsection 406.08, which establishes development standards in the TBR District, shall apply in the AG/F District.

407.08 Land Divisions

Subsection 406.09, which establishes land division standards in the TBR District, shall apply in the AG/F District.

407.09 Submittal Requirements

Subsection 406.10, which establishes submittal requirements in the TBR District, shall apply in the AG/F District.

407.10 Approval Period and Time Extension

Subsection 406.11, which establishes approval period and time extension standards in the TBR District, shall apply in the AG/F District.

[Amended by Ord. ZDO-224, 5/31/11; Amended by Ord. ZDO-230, 9/26/11; Amended by Ord. ZDO-234, 6/7/12; Amended by Ord. ZDO-241, 1/1/13; Amended by Ord. ZDO-245, 7/1/13; Amended by Ord. ZDO-247, 3/1/14; Amended by Ord. ZDO-248, 10/13/14; Amended by Ord. ZDO-254, 1/4/16; Amended by Ord. ZDO-262, 5/23/17; Amended by Ord. ZDO-263, 5/23/17; Amended by Ord. ZDO-264, 8/22/17; Amended by Ord. ZDO-266, 5/23/18; Amended by Ord. ZDO-268, 10/2/18; Amended by Ord. ZDO-276, 10/1/20; Amended by Ord. ZDO-283, 9/5/23; Amended by Ord. ZDO-286, 11/20/23]