Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 215 § 215.459 — Private campground in forest zones and mixed farm and forest zones; yurts;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 215 ·
Oregon Code § 215.459·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Private campground in forest zones and mixed farm and forest zones; yurts;
rules.
(1)(a)
Subject to the approval of the county governing body or its designee, a private
campground may be established in an area zoned for forest use or mixed farm and
forest use. Subject to the approval of the county governing body or its
designee, the campground may provide yurts for overnight camping. No more than
one-third or a maximum of 10 campsites, whichever is smaller, may include a
yurt. The yurt shall be located on the ground or on a wood floor with no
permanent foundation.
(b) A public park
or campground may be established as provided in ORS 195.120 in an area zoned
for forest use or mixed farm and forest use.
(2) Upon request
of a county governing body, the Land Conservation and Development Commission
may provide by rule for an increase in the number of yurts allowed on all or a
portion of the campgrounds in a county if the commission determines that the
increase will comply with the standards described in ORS 215.296 (1).
(3) As used in
this section, yurt means a round, domed shelter of cloth or canvas on a
collapsible frame with no plumbing, sewage disposal hookup or internal cooking
appliance. [1999 c.758 §4]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Private campground in forest zones and mixed farm and forest zones; yurts;
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 215.459
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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