Commission debates where to allow farm stands and how to define urban agriculture in Lake Oswego

Planning staff presented two distinct but related proposals for allowing farm stands and a new “urban agriculture” use on residential lots, and the Lake Oswego Planning Commission debated where and how to permit those uses during a work session.

The proposals - Farm stands: Staff proposes permitting farm stands (defined as a structure for sale of fresh produce and seasonal items) as an accessory use in the lowest‑density residential zones (R10 and R15). The existing specific‑use regulation limits farm‑stand structures to 800 square feet, and staff is not proposing to change that size limit but asked whether the allowance should be expanded to additional residential zones. - Urban agriculture: Staff proposed a new use for sites where food is grown for sale. Serving or tasting would be allowed under limits: hours 7 a.m.–8 p.m., up to 70 days per…