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round flow of at least one cubic foot per second. The applicant shall provide verification from the Water Resources Department that any permits or registrations required for water diversion or storage have been obtained or that permits or registrations are not required for the use. (2)Road access to the water supply required in para- graph (a) of this subsection shall be provided to within 15 feet of the water's edge for fire-fight- ing pumping units. The road access shall accommo- date the turnaround of fire fighting equipment during the fire season. Permanent signs shall be posed along the access route to indicate the loca- tion of the emergency water source. The subject 19.89 acre parcel is situated within the Silverton Fire Protection District. Thus, this requirement is satis- fied. Fire Hazard Reduction: (a)The owners of a dwelling, or structure occupying more than 200 square feet, shall maintain a primary fuel-free break area on land surrounding the dwelling that is owned or controlled by the owner in accordance with the provision in "Recommended Fire Siting Standards for Dwellings and Structures and Fire Safety Design Standards for Roads" dated March 1, 1991 and published by the Oregon Department of Forestry. (b)The dwelling shall have a fire retardant roof. (c)The dwelling shall not be sited on a slope of greater than 40 percent. (d)If the dwelling has a chimney or chimneys, each chimney shall have a spark arrester. Requirements noted above can be placed as conditions of approval. Road and Drainage Standards: (a)Public road access to structures of more than 200 square feet in area or a dwelling shall comply with Section 4 of the Marion County Department of Public Works Engineering Standards adopted by the Board of County Commissioners April 11, 1990.