HB 3158
Allows certain photovoltaic solar power generation facilities on lands zoned for exclusive farm use to operate alongside farm or allowed nonfarm uses on a tract.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
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Bill overview
This bill allows certain photovoltaic solar power generation facilities to be built on land zoned for exclusive farm use alongside existing farm or nonfarm operations. It establishes specific requirements for siting these facilities, including a minimum size of 15 acres and a plan demonstrating compatibility with existing land uses, such as agrivoltaics. The bill also amends existing zoning regulations to accommodate these solar facilities and other uses, such as dog training facilities and certain types of commercial activities.
Key provisions
- Allows photovoltaic solar facilities of 15 acres or larger on farmland zoned for exclusive farm use.
- Requires a plan demonstrating compatibility with existing farm or nonfarm uses.
- Modifies ORS 215.213, 215.283, and 215.447 to include solar facilities.
- Establishes requirements for land conservation and development commission rules regarding solar facility siting.
- Permits certain agri-tourism and commercial activities on farmland.
- Allows for the establishment of residential dwellings on farmland under specific conditions.
- Addresses the siting of utility facilities, including transmission towers.
- Provides exceptions for certain existing uses, such as dog training facilities and historical structures.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Solar energy developers
- Landowners
- Local governments (county governing bodies)
- Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
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