40.240.250    Approval Criteria for Life Estates – Gorge Large-Scale or Small-Scale Agriculture Zones (REPEALED)

A landowner who sells or otherwise transfers real property on lands zoned Gorge Large-Scale or Small-Scale Agriculture may retain a life estate in a dwelling and a tract of land surrounding the dwelling. The life estate tract shall not be considered a parcel as defined in Section 40.240.060. A second dwelling in conjunction with agricultural use may be allowed, subject to compliance with guidelines in Sections 40.240.490 through 40.240.590 for the protection of scenic, cultural, natural, and recreation resources and upon findings that:

A.    The proposed dwelling is in conjunction with agricultural use, using guidelines from Section 40.240.230(A)(5).

B.    Upon termination of the life estate, the original or second dwelling shall be removed.