Property Ownership

A 'riparian buffer' requirement along Oregon waterways means:

AProperty owners must pay a special tax for waterfront access
BA minimum setback must be maintained between development and the water's edge to protect water quality and habitat✓ Correct
CAll waterfront property must be dedicated to public use
DDevelopment within 500 feet of a river requires a federal permit

Explanation

Oregon's Goal 5 and local regulations often require riparian buffers — undisturbed setback areas adjacent to streams, rivers, and wetlands — to protect water quality, prevent erosion, and preserve wildlife habitat. Development within the buffer zone is typically restricted or prohibited.

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