10.923 Riparian Corridors, Location.
(1) The riparian corridor of 50 feet shall be measured horizontally from the top-of-bank, as defined herein, on both sides of those waterways meeting the following criteria:
(a) Identified in Section 10.922(1) “Riparian Corridors, Applicability,” and in the Comprehensive Plan as being fish-bearing; and
(b) Having an average annual stream flow of less than 1,000 cubic feet per second (cfs); and
(c) Waterways having riparian areas determined to be significant in the Comprehensive Plan.
(2) The 50-foot riparian corridor may be reduced if a request to reduce the setback has been approved according to section 10.927, “Riparian Corridors, Reduction or Deviation.”
(3) Where the top-of-bank has been relocated as part of an approved waterway restoration project, at the request of affected property owners, the riparian corridor shall extend 50 feet from the original top-of-bank.
(4) In lieu of the provisions of Sections 10.924 through 10.928, the degree of protection for significant riparian corridor reaches may be determined per the provisions of OAR 660-023-0050. Such a proposal shall be pursued through a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, consistent with Sections 10.214-10.228.