Derry v. Douglas County

Douglas County seeks review of LUBA’s remand of the county’s decision that the applicant Busch’s proposal to raise pigs in a confined area is a use that is permitted outright in the exclusive farm use zone. Respondents, who oppose the application, cross-petition. We reverse on the petition and affirm on the cross-petition.

The county planning commission granted the application, based on its interpretation that the proposed use did not involve a “feedlot,” as defined in the county zoning ordinance, and therefore did not require approval as a conditional use. Respondents appealed the decision to…