Land Use & Zoning
What is the purpose of Oregon's 'exclusive farm use' (EFU) zoning designation?
ATo allow commercial farming businesses in urban areas
BTo protect high-value agricultural land from non-farm development✓ Correct
CTo require all rural landowners to farm their properties
DTo designate land for future industrial development
Explanation
Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) zoning, required by Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 3 and ORS Chapter 215, protects Oregon's most productive agricultural land from non-farm development. In EFU zones, permitted uses are primarily agricultural, and residential development is extremely limited.
Related Oregon Land Use & Zoning Questions
- In Oregon, which Statewide Planning Goal protects open spaces, scenic and historic areas, and natural resources?
- Under Oregon land use law, a 'non-conforming use' is best described as:
- Oregon's Goal 5 (Natural Resources, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Open Spaces) requires local governments to:
- Oregon's Statewide Planning Goal 10 (Housing) requires local governments to:
- A property owner in Portland wants to build a use not permitted in their current zone. The owner seeks permission for an exception to the zoning rules. This is called a:
- In Oregon, a 'mixed-use zone' typically allows:
- Oregon's Statewide Planning Goal 7 addresses Natural Hazards. Which of the following is an example of a natural hazard addressed by Goal 7?
- Under Oregon's Statewide Planning Goal 3, which land use is protected from conversion to urban uses?
Practice More Oregon Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Oregon Quiz →