Conditional use permits (CUP) are for more than just building. Deschutes County along with most counties in Oregon have specific rules and regulations concerning what can and can not be done to or on the land surrounding our waterways.
The reasoning is for this is not only to protect the view along the water with what types of structures are placed on the banks but how the wildlife will respond to such things.
Many river front properties on the rivers in Deschutes County especially in La Pine, Three Rivers South and Bend are on the Big Deschutes. These properties often time have an area of wet lands on them.
Most homeowners and buyers of these properties do not realize just how protected this area of their property is. I recently wrote a contract for a home with a large area of wetlands, my buyer and I did our due diligence and discovered just how restrictive the uses of this land can be.
If part of your property is in wetlands in Deschutes County - can not do anything and I mean anything without a conditional use permit. This week in Three Rivers South (the Bulletin mistakenly calls it Sunriver) a home owner thought he was protecting his land by removing willows on the wetland area of his property. A tree had been hit b
y lighting during the summer and burst into flames. This homeowner hired a back hoe to come in and remove the willows, he was afraid the same thing would happen (my guess is he wanted to improve his view of the river).
As a REALTOR® in Central Oregon it is my duty to be sure that my clients, know where to find the land use rules and codes. If you are seeking riverfront or riverview property it is best to be sure what your view will be or can be. Do not assume that you can take out vegetation or build on all areas of your land, there are several restrictions that could cause you a head ache later. Deschutes County offers the a website to assist click here to research the codes that may effect you CLICK HERE>>>>>>>.
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Thesa - I'm not sure I knew that - great article - you're the Central Oregon Real Estate expert I can count on.
Thesa - Great info to know before you make the purchase. I am always amazed how much you know about the land laws in Sunriver and LaPine.
Thesa - You are absolutely correct in doing due diligence on that property! There are just too many risks otherwise. You have good instincts.
Thesa with views like the photos you have it is no wonder they are so careful to protect them. Working with a knowledgeable agent is so important.
Thesa - this is great infomation to be sharing with the community and others who are considering moving there. I bet there are a lot of people who didn't know this! Great post, hope all is well!! B-)
Thesa - This is great information for your market place. These type of restriction does apply in my market place. The effect on wildlife is a big consideration for the regulator bodies. I once lost an 8 million dollar deal because of a protected species (Rattle Snake).
My what beautiful photos! I'll have to add this to my places to visit list.
We have tremendous restrictions, too, along the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. I've never been "up" on those, and shy away from selling them for that reason. I take the continuing ed courses on selling waterront property, but they just convince me I'm not well-informed enough.
Thesa, Great post along with awesome info. Those pictures are great
Thesa, beautiful pictures of land in Central Oregon. Ditto, working with a Realtor like you will guide the buyers in understanding the land use rules.
Nice post Thesa. Great pictures. Your area certainly is beautiful. We have similar permitting in Florida.
Thesa, you are so on the ball. =) It pays to have a Realtor who knows their stuff on your side.
Thesa, This is great that Deschutes County is looking out for the wild animals and is doing its best to save the area.
Thesa--It is amazing to me that people don't realize that wetlands and waterways are protected. In Minnesota, Land of 10,000+ Lakes, the DNR is very serious about maintaining wetlands and preserving the shore and open space. Nice to know that Oregon has similar laws and concerns to protect our natural resources.
Thesa, I love Oregon. Those pics make my homesick. And again, top quality info.
its funny what you can and can't do with properties for various reasons. But hey, what can we do? I hear people say "well, that would be perfect to subdivide and sell the lots" but they haven't even checked to see if they are ALLOWED to do that!
Thesa, it sounds like you really look out for your clietns. Someone in your area would be NUTS not to have representation with so many conditions at risk.
Willows are always a sign of wetlands, and the Army Corps of Engineers treats it accordingly. They don't like you messing with their wetlands at all! You do a great job for your clients Thesa.
Thesa~I think you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned due diligence. Agents and buyers should never assume anything, go to your municipality and get everything confirmed. Absolutely gorgeous pictures by the way, your post was a pleasure to read.
Thesa,
The photos are beautiful - protecting land like that is important. Nice to know that the beauty of the Big Deschutes River is being protected.