247-25-000425-TA - Repeal of State Wildfire Hazard Map Text Amendments

Background & Proposal Summary

During the 2021 state legislative session, Senate Bill (SB) 762 was passed to help modernize and improve wildfire preparedness across Oregon. SB 762 was subsequently modified by the passage of SB 80 in 2023. These pieces of legislation were developed to address wildfire issues through three key strategies: creating fire-adapted communities, developing safe and effective responses, and increasing the resiliency of Oregon’s landscapes. One of the primary components of SB 762 and SB 80 was the creation of a comprehensive State Wildfire Hazard Map to guide new wildfire regulations for development.

However, due to public concern the state legislature repealed the State Wildfire Hazard Map requirements in 2025 with the passage of SBs 83 and 75. Pursuant to SBs 83 and 75, text amendments are required to remove local references to the State Wildfire Hazard Map. The text amendments would also remove all wildfire mitigation standards for Rural Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which were previously governed by the State Wildfire Hazard Map.

Proposal Status & Public Hearing Information

A public hearing will be held before the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on August 13, 2025. Members of the public may listen, view, and/or participate in this hearing either in person, or by using Zoom at the following link: bit.ly/3h3oqdD

Additional remote attendance information for all public hearings, including specific start times for agenda items, can also be found at www.deschutes.org/meetings approximately one week prior to each meeting. Videos of past meetings are available at the same link.

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Staff Contact

Kyle Collins, Senior Planner - Long Range
Kyle.Collins@deschutes.org
(541) 383-4427