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A buyer's broker in Eugene, Oregon is representing Chen, who is purchasing a 5-acre parcel that straddles the city's Urban Growth Boundary — two acres are inside the UGB and three acres are outside. Chen plans to build a single-family home and operate a small organic farm. Which of the following statements best describes the land use implications for this parcel?

Correct Answer

A) The two acres inside the UGB may be eligible for urban uses such as a single-family home, while the three acres outside the UGB remain subject to rural land use restrictions

Under Oregon's statewide land use planning system, UGB boundaries apply parcel-by-parcel and even within a single parcel. The portion of the parcel inside the UGB may be eligible for urban uses (subject to local zoning), while the portion outside the UGB remains subject to rural land use restrictions — typically farm or forest use. Chen's plan to build a home on the urban portion and farm the rural portion is potentially consistent with this split designation, though Chen should consult with the local planning department for specific zoning requirements on each portion.

Answer Options
A
The two acres inside the UGB may be eligible for urban uses such as a single-family home, while the three acres outside the UGB remain subject to rural land use restrictions
B
Because any portion of the parcel is inside the UGB, Chen may develop the entire parcel for urban residential use without restriction
C
Because the majority of the parcel is outside the UGB, the entire parcel is subject to rural land use restrictions and no urban development is permitted
D
Oregon law prohibits the sale of parcels that straddle a UGB boundary, so the transaction cannot proceed without first resolving the boundary issue

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