Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 350 - COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE COMMISSION
Division 81 - LAND USE ORDINANCE
Section 350-081-0076 - Agricultural Buffer Zones in the General Management Area

(1) All new buildings in the GMA shall comply with the following guidelines when proposed to be located on a parcel adjacent to lands that are designated Large-Scale or Small-Scale Agriculture and are currently used for or are suitable for agricultural use: [Table not included. See ED. NOTE.]

(2) Earth berms may be used to satisfy, in part, the setback guidelines. The berm shall be a minimum of 8 feet in height, and contoured at 3:1 slopes to look natural. Shrubs, trees, and/or grasses shall be employed on the berm to control erosion and achieve a finished height of 15 feet.

(3) The planting of a continuous vegetative screen may be used to satisfy, in part, the setback guidelines. Trees shall be at least 6 feet high when planted and reach an ultimate height of at least 15 feet. The vegetation screen shall be planted along the appropriate parcel line(s), and shall be continuous.

(4) The necessary berming and/or planting shall be completed during the first phase of development and maintained in good condition.

(5) If several crops or crop rotation is involved in the adjacent operation, the greater setback shall apply.

(6) A local government may grant a variance to the buffer guidelines upon a demonstration that the variance guidelines in 350-081-0078 have been satisfied.