SB 88

Allows counties to authorize construction of accessory dwelling units on lands zoned for rural residential use.

Status	In Senate Committee (JWM)
Session	2019 Regular Session
Requested by	(at the request of Senate Interim Committee on Environmental and Natural Resources)
Fiscal impact	Fiscal impact issued
Revenue impact	No revenue impact
Emergency clause	Yes

Bill Text

Allows counties to authorize construction of accessory dwelling units on rural residential lands and establishes fire protection standards for them.

Original Bill Text

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, 2020. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Legislative History

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-01-14	S	Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
2019-01-15	S	Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.
2019-01-31	S	Public Hearing held.
2019-03-19	S	Work Session held.
2019-04-02	S	Work Session held.
2019-04-04	S	Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
2019-04-04	S	Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
2019-06-30	S	In committee upon adjournment.