Right to Farm in Lane County, OR (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lane County, Oregon.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lane County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Lane County's Exclusive Farm Use (EFU-RCP) zone, Lane Code § 16.212, protects commercial agriculture on land the Rural Comprehensive Plan designates Agriculture. New parcels must meet minimum sizes of 25, 30, 40 or 60 acres by sub-zone, and any conditional use must not force a significant change in, or raise the cost of, accepted farming practices on neighboring farmland.
EFU Zoning Protects Farming in Lane County
Some RestrictionsLane Code § LC 16.212(1)
The purpose of the Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) Zone is to protect and maintain agricultural lands for farm use, consistent with existing and future needs for agricultural products. The EFU zone is also intended to allow other uses that are compatible with agricultural activities, to protect forests, scenic resources and fish and wildlife habitat, and to maintain and improve the quality of air, wat...
Right to Farm by City in Lane County
1 cities in Lane County have their own right to farm rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Lane County ordinances
See every category we cover for Lane County: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Lane County Ordinance Hub →