Crook County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

Farm use, as defined in ORS 215.203.

Public reserve areas of natural, historical or geological significance.

Public wildlife reserve or management area.

Single-family dwelling, including a manufactured dwelling in compliance with CCC § 18.132.010, located within Juniper Hills, Jasper Knolls or Bottero Park subdivisions, and Indian Rock planned unit development.

Minor betterments and general improvements of existing park or recreational facilities.

Maintenance and repair of reservoir facilities.

Residential homes.

Noncommercial wind energy systems and meteorological towers that meet the requirements of CCC § 18.162.010.

Noncommercial photovoltaic energy systems that meet the requirements of CCC § 18.162.020.

Private parks, playgrounds, and hunting and fishing preserves.

Parks, playgrounds or community centers owned and operated by a governmental agency or a nonprofit community organization.

Utility facilities necessary for public service.

Public or private golf courses.

Boat launching facilities.

Public or private riding stable.

Public group camping facility.

Hiking, biking or nature trail.

Single-family dwelling or vacation cabin subject to CCC § 18.36.060, including a mobile home subject to CCC § 18.132.010.

Noncommercial wind energy systems and meteorological towers that do not meet the requirements of CCC § 18.162.010 are subject to any additional standards of the zone and Chapter 18.160 CCC.

Noncommercial photovoltaic energy systems that do not meet the requirements of CCC § 18.162.020 are subject to any additional standards of the zone and Chapter 18.160 CCC.

There shall be a setback of a minimum of 60 feet from an arterial or collector street or road right-of-way; and a 20-foot setback from a street within a duly platted and recorded subdivision.

The setback from the high-water mark of a perennial stream or lake shall be a minimum of 200 feet and 100 feet from the high-water mark from an intermittent stream channel.

Each side setback shall be a minimum of 15 feet, except on a corner lot it shall be 30 feet on the street side.

The rear setback shall be 30 feet.

The applicant shall demonstrate that a location in close proximity to the recreation resource to be served is essential to the public interest and to the full development of the resource.

The planning commission may require establishment and maintenance of fire breaks, the use of fire-resistant materials in construction and landscaping, or may attach other similar conditions or limitations that will serve to reduce fire hazards or prevent the spread of fire to surrounding areas.

The planning commission may limit changes in the natural grade of land, or the alteration, removal or destruction of natural vegetation in order to prevent or minimize erosion, pollution or degradation of the natural attractiveness of the area.

The proposed use shall not exceed the carrying capacity of the area or be detrimental to the natural features or resources of the area.

The proposed use shall be in compliance with the county's comprehensive plan and the overall development and management plan for the area.

The planning commission shall find that the use will not force a significant change in farm practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm use and that the use will not significantly increase the cost of accepted farm practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm use.

Is compatible with farm uses described in ORS 215.203(2) and is consistent with the intent and purposes set forth in ORS 215.243;

Does not interfere seriously with accepted farming practices, as defined in ORS 215.203(2)(C), on adjacent lands devoted to farm use;

Does not materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern of the area;

Is situated upon generally unsuitable land for the production of farm crops and livestock, considering the terrain, adverse soil and land conditions, drainage and flooding, vegetation, location and size of the tract; and

Complies with such other conditions as the county considers necessary.