Deschutes County currently allows temporary hardship dwellings to provide care for relatives with medical conditions. The purpose of the amendment is to revise code to be consistent with state requirements and provide consistency for regulation of hardship dwellings across the zones in the rural county.
Numerous sections and language included in the Deschutes County Code (DCC) do not currently meet the identified thresholds for “clear and objective standards” as required by House Bill (HB) 3197 and Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 197A.400. The primary focus of the Clear and Objective Code Compliance Project is to ensure the DCC complies with state statute and the objectives of the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan.
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