ORS 30.930 to 30.947 protect farm and forest practices from most nuisance and trespass claims when conducted on land zoned for those uses.
Oregon's Right to Farm law, originally enacted in 1981 and strengthened by SB 1010 (2001), bars private nuisance and trespass claims arising from generally accepted farming or forest practices on land zoned for exclusive farm use, forest, or mixed use. ORS 30.937 invalidates conflicting local ordinances purporting to declare such practices a nuisance. ORS 30.936 protects practices that comply with applicable laws and good practices. Plaintiffs who lose Right-to-Farm cases may be liable for the prevailing farmer's attorney fees. Aerial pesticide application and certain non-accepted practices remain outside the law's protection.
Plaintiffs filing barred nuisance claims may face dismissal and adverse fee awards under ORS 30.938.
Eugene, OR
Eugene Code §4.083 prohibits construction activities between 7 PM and 7 AM. Operating pile drivers, pneumatic hammers, and heavy equipment is restricted duri...
Eugene, OR
Eugene addresses barking dogs through its noise disturbance ordinances and animal control regulations. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors is a violat...
Eugene, OR
Eugene Code §4.083 and §6.750 regulate noise disturbances. Residential heat pumps and mechanical devices must not exceed 60 dBA at the property line. Lawn eq...
Eugene, OR
Eugene requires driveways to meet city engineering standards. Vehicles must not block sidewalks. Driveway construction requires permits from Public Works.
Eugene, OR
Eugene regulates on-street parking through its traffic code. Vehicles may not park in one location for more than 24 hours in some zones. Downtown has metered...
Eugene, OR
Eugene limits fences per its land use code. Front yard fences are typically limited to 3.5 feet. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Chain link an...
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