Central Point City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
68 EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURE EA OVERLAY
§ 17.68.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the Exclusive Agriculture (EA) Overlay and Holding Zones is to preserve and continue active agricultural use within the City's Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) during the transition from county to city jurisdiction.
The EA Overlay allows land to be annexed into the city while maintaining farming operations until the land is ready for urban development. The Residential Holding Zone (R-00) and Employment Holding Zone (E-00) provide interim zoning districts that limit urban development until infrastructure, facilities, and market conditions are adequate.
Together, the EA Overlay and Holding Zones ensure that:
A.
Farming can continue during the transition from rural to urban use;
B.
Land is preserved in large, manageable parcels to avoid premature or inefficient subdivision; and
C.
Future development occurs in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, zoning requirements, and public facility planning.
(Ord. 2136, 1/8/2026)
§ 17.68.020 Applicability.
A.
The EA Overlay and Holding Zones may only be applied to lands:
1.
Located within the City's Urban Growth Boundary (UGB);
2.
Zoned Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) in Jackson County at the time of annexation; and
3.
In active farm use at the time of annexation.
B.
Application of the EA Overlay and Holding Zones shall occur at the time of annexation and only upon request of the property owner. Application requires a Zoning Map Amendment (Chapter 17.10) to designate the land as R-00 Residential Holding Zone and/or E-00 Employment Holding Zone.
(Ord. 2136, 1/8/2026)
§ 17.68.030 Residential Holding Zone (R-00).
A.
Permitted Uses.
1.
Existing legally established uses at the time of annexation.
2.
One single-family dwelling unit and one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) per parcel that existed at the time of annexation.
3.
Agricultural uses and improvements directly related to farming, as defined in § 17.08.010.
B.
Conditional Uses.
1.
On-site farm product sales and/or small wineries, provided the site includes a vineyard and/or farm of at least 10 contiguous acres and all of the following are met:
a.
Any sales or winery buildings are less than 4,000 square feet and located at least 100 feet from property lines not within the EA Overlay;
b.
Structures are used only for agricultural sales or winery operations, not residences;
c.
Sales may include incidental items promoting farm products or wine;
d.
Signage complies with Chapter 15.24 (Sign Code).
C.
Development Standards.
1.
Minimum area: three contiguous acres.
2.
Reserve acreage tracts may be created consistent with Chapter 16.26.
3.
No new urban development, subdivision, or individual utility service connections are permitted until the EA Overlay and Holding Zone are removed.
(Ord. 2136, 1/8/2026)
§ 17.68.040 Employment Holding Zone (E-00).
A.
Permitted Uses.
1.
Existing legally established uses at the time of annexation.
2.
Agricultural uses and improvements directly related to farming.
3.
Limited non-structural uses, including:
a.
Mobile Food Businesses (per Chapter 5.44);
b.
Temporary retail sales not more than 45 consecutive days or 60 days total in a calendar year (e.g., Christmas tree lots, farmers markets);
c.
Park-and-ride lots;
d.
Utilities for public service providers;
e.
Special events (per Chapter 5.42).
B.
Conditional Uses.
1.
On-site farm product sales and/or small wineries, provided the site includes a vineyard and/or farm of at least 10 contiguous acres and all of the following are met:
a.
Any sales or winery buildings are less than 4,000 square feet and located at least 100 feet from property lines not within the EA Overlay;
b.
Structures are used only for agricultural sales or winery operations, not residences;
c.
Sales may include incidental items promoting farm products or wine;
d.
Signage complies with Chapter 15.24 (Sign Code).
C.
Development Standards.
1.
Minimum area: three contiguous acres.
2.
Reserve Acreage tracts may be created consistent with Chapter 16.26.
3.
No new urban development, subdivision, or individual utility service connections are permitted until the EA Overlay and Holding Zone are removed.
(Ord. 2136, 1/8/2026)
§ 17.68.050 Land divisions and property line adjustments in holding zones.
A.
Land Divisions. Land within R-00 or E-00 Holding Zones may be partitioned or subdivided into Reserve Acreage parcels consistent with Chapter 16.26.
B.
Property Line Adjustments. Property line adjustments may be approved, provided the minimum three contiguous acre requirement for parcels holding zones is maintained.
(Ord. 2136, 1/8/2026)
§ 17.68.060 Removal of EA Overlay and Holding Zones.
The EA Overlay and associated Holding Zones shall remain in effect until they are replaced with an urban intensity zoning district consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Removal requires approval of a Minor Zone Map Amendment pursuant to Chapter 17.10. Upon approval, the EA Overlay and Holding Zone designation shall be removed from the property and replaced with the appropriate urban zoning district.
(Ord. 2136, 1/8/2026)
