Land Use & Zoning
An Oregon property owner wants to subdivide their rural land into lots of 5-19 acres near a small city. This action is most likely subject to:
AOnly city zoning regulations
BThe county subdivision ordinance and compatibility with state statewide planning goals✓ Correct
CNo regulations — 5-acre parcels are too small to regulate
DAutomatic approval if within a UGB
Explanation
In Oregon, subdivisions of land — even in rural areas — are subject to county subdivision regulations and must comply with Oregon's statewide planning goals. If the land is outside a UGB, it may be subject to Goal 3 (agricultural land), Goal 4 (forest land), or other resource goals that restrict subdivision and development.
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