For purposes of complying with ORS 285C.074, a zone sponsor shall submit the following documentation to the Department to designate or re-designate an enterprise zone under ORS 285C.065 or 285C.250 or a zone or city for electronic commerce under ORS 285C.095 or 285C.100, respectively:

1. (1) A completed “Enterprise Zone Designation Local Submission Form” available from the Department’s website on the Enterprise Zone program webpage.
2. (2) Contact information and the name of the zone based on place names or common geographic terms (which if the same as a previous or terminating zone’s name will include a “II, III, IV, …” suffix, but only in the context of this submission);
3. (3) Identification of the Sponsoring Governments and consenting jurisdictions for purposes of OAR 123-650-0500, and hotel/resort elections by city or county sponsors, including but not limited to enclosing or attaching an executed copy of the resolution duly adopted by the governing body of each Sponsoring Government according to OAR 123-650-4800(1) and (2) and of any consenting jurisdiction, under the charter, by-laws or ordinances of the city, port or county;
4. (4) Evidence of timely notice and consultation with local taxing districts consistent with OAR 123-650-5000 to 123-650-5200;
5. (5) Evidence of the establishment of a school support fee rate with every school district that has territory inside the zone boundary consistent with OAR 123-650-5300;
6. (6) Map and clear designation of the zone boundary, size and dimensions consistent with OAR 123-650-1500;
7. (7) Data and statistics applicable to the Local Area of the zone that provide evidence demonstrating a need for economic development consistent with OAR 123-650-4200 and the criteria of ORS 285C.090(1).
8. (8) Information regarding additional zone attributes such as hotel, motel or destination resort operations election under ORS 285C.070, eligible industries, establishment of pilot program allowing for eligible business activities, 10-year extended exemption periods, and alternative performance criteria thresholds allowable under OAR 123-674-0300(2)(b) (rather than standard employment thresholds).

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 285A.075, 285C.060(1) & 285C.067(2)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 285C.060, 285C.065, 285C.066, 285C.067, 285C.074, 285C.135, 285C.160 & 285C.200

History

OBDD 10-2026, temporary amend filed 06/05/2026, effective 06/05/2026 through 12/01/2026
OBDD 29-2024, minor correction filed 10/17/2024, effective 10/17/2024
OBDD 14-2024, amend filed 06/10/2024, effective 06/10/2024
OBDD 15-2023, amend filed 07/05/2023, effective 07/05/2023
OBDD 11-2017, amend filed 11/29/2017, effective 11/29/2017
OBDD 15-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-12-15