HB 2705
Allows counties to authorize construction of accessory dwelling units on lands zoned for rural residential use.
| Status | In House Committee (HHOUS) |
| Sponsors | Jack Zika (Republican) (Chief), David Brock Smith (Republican) (Chief), Vikki Breese-Iverson (Republican), Rep Leif, Lily Morgan (Republican), Boomer Wright (Republican), Janelle Bynum (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Allows counties to authorize construction of accessory dwelling units on rural residential zoned lands and establishes fire protection standards for them.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Jack Zika, David Brock Smith
Co-Sponsors: Vikki Breese-Iverson, Unknown Legislator, Lily Morgan
Overview#
Allows counties to authorize construction of accessory dwelling units on lands zoned for rural residential use. Establishes conditions of approval for accessory dwelling units. Requires Department of Consumer and Business Services to map wildfire risk and to develop appropriate fire protection standards within state building code for accessory dwelling units based on fire risk identified in maps. Requires department and Oregon State University College of Forestry to report to interim committee of Legislative Assembly on updates to maps and state building code no later than September 15, 2022.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moey Newbold | Central Oregon LandWatch | Oppose | 2021-02-03 |
| Mary Kyle McCurdy | 1000 Friends of Oregon | Neutral | 2021-02-03 |
| Emma Land | Department of Land Conservation and Development | Unknown | 2021-02-03 |
| Roger Kaye | Freinds of Marion County | Oppose | 2021-02-03 |
| Racquel Rancier | Oregon Water Resources Department | Neutral | 2021-02-04 |
| Nick Lelack | Deschutes County | Support | 2021-02-04 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2021-02-04 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-11 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2021-01-19 | H | Referred to Housing with subsequent referral to Veterans and Emergency Management. |
| 2021-02-04 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-06-26 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |