6-3A-4: APPROVAL OF FARM OR RANCH DWELLINGS:
The resource dwellings identified in subsections 6-3A-2A of this article may be approved subject to a determination that the dwellings are in conjunction with the respective commercial farm or ranch use based on subsection A of this section and subsection 6-3A-5A of this article and that the property and improvements constitute a commercial resource operation based on subsection C of this section.
   A.   Primary Resource Dwelling Determination: When determining whether a proposed primary dwelling to be permanently located on the property is "customarily provided in conjunction" with the farm or ranch use, the following factors shall be considered:
The size of the entire resource unit including all contiguous land in the same ownership; the types of farm crops and acreage for each type; operational requirements for the particular farm activity; the number of other permanent or temporary dwellings on or serving the entire farm or ranch unit (permanent and seasonal); the extent and nature of the work to be performed by occupants of the proposed dwelling.
   B.   Farm Hand Or Secondary Resource Dwelling: When determining whether a proposed farm hand or secondary dwelling may be provided, the following criteria shall apply:
An affidavit by the farm owner or operator making it clear the occupant will be an employee shall be signed and submitted.
   C.   Commercial Resource Determination: When determining whether an existing or proposed parcel is a commercial farm or ranch unit, the standards of subsection A shall be met and the following factors shall be considered:
      1.   Soil productivity; drainage; terrain; special soil or land conditions; availability of water; type and acreage of crops grown; crop yields; number and type of livestock; processing and marketing practices; and the amount of land needed to constitute a commercial farm or ranch unit.
      2.   ORS 215.213(1)(g) and 215.283(1)(f) authorize a farm dwelling in an EFU zone only where it is shown that the dwelling will be situated on a parcel currently employed for farm use as defined in ORS 215.203. Land is not in farm use unless the day to day activities on the subject land are principally directed to the farm use of the land. Where land would be principally used for residential purposes rather than for farm use, a proposed dwelling would not be "customarily provided in conjunction with farm use" and could only be approved according to ORS 215.213(3) or 215.283(3).
   D.   Notice Of Proposed Ministerial Approval: Notice of the proposed ministerial approval of a dwelling in conjunction with farm use shall be mailed to adjoining property owners. Within ten (10) days following notice to adjoining property owners, the application shall be considered for approval by the planning director. An objection by an adjoining property owner shall require any further action to be conducted by the planning commission as a conditional use permit. (Ord. 86, 12-7-1993)