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County opts out of new Division 33 solar siting rules for Eastern Oregon
Umatilla County Board of Commissioners · November 6, 2025
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Summary
Umatilla County staff recommended and the board voted to opt out of newly updated state Division 33 solar siting standards for Eastern Oregon, citing staff workload and preference to retain the county's existing thresholds and standards.
County Community Development staff briefed commissioners on state changes to Division 33 solar siting rules for Eastern Oregon and recommended that the county opt out rather than adopt the broader new standards, which would raise acreage…
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