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Attention Property Owner: A land use proposal has been submitted for property near where you live or near property you own elsewhere. State law requires that the county notify property owners within a certain distance from this property. The proposal and address of the property is described in the "Application" section below. The decision in this case does not directly affect the zoning or use of your property. If you object to the decision, refer to the "Appeal" section. If you have questions, contact the staff person listed at the end of this report. NOTICE OF DECISION CONDITIONAL USE CASE NO. 24-029 APPLICATION: Application of George Baker for a conditional use permit to establish a campground on a 100-acre portion of the Elkhorn Golf Course in a P (Public) zone located at 32295 North Fork Rd SE, Lyons (T9S; R3E; Section 10; Tax lots 200 & 500; Section 11; Tax lots 401 & 200). EXPIRATION DATE: This Conditional Use Permit is valid only when exercised by November 1st, 2026. The effective period may be extended for an additional year subject to approval of an extension (form available from the Planning Division). Additional extensions may not be granted if the regulations under which this decision was granted have changed since the original approval. WARNING: A decision approving the proposed use is for land use purposes only. Due to septic, well, and drain field replacement areas, this parcel may not be able to support the proposed use. To ensure the subject property can accommodate the proposed use the applicant should contact the Building Inspection Division, (503) 588-5147. This decision does not include approval of a building permit. CONDITIONS: The following conditions must be met before the approved use established: 1. The applicant shall obtain any required permits from the Marion County Building Inspection Division. 2. The applicant shall follow all applicable state and federal laws. 3. The applicant shall provide evidence to Marion County Planning that animal resistant trash cans have been installed. 4. Development of dedicated specific campsites will require a new site plan provided to Marion County Planning and approved by the Planning Director. 5. Expansion of the campground to include recreational vehicle, travel trailer, and/or yurt sites will require a new conditional use application for expansion of the campground. Use of recreational vehicles, travel trailers and/or yurt sites are not approved as part of this conditional use permit. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: Once the approved use is established the following conditions must be continually satisfied: 6. The applicant shall ensure campsites maintain a 50-foot minimum setback to the Little North Fork of the Santiam, and a 30-foot minimum setback to all perennial and intermittent streams and ponds. 7. The maximum capacity of the entire campground area will be 100 persons while utilizing the number of portable toilets required by Marion County Health. 8. A permanent bathroom facility may be installed to accommodate up to 100 persons in compliance with any septic standards required by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Marion County Septic. 9. Any commercial structures associated with the campground cannot exceed a cumulative limit of 3,500 square feet without taking an exception to Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 14 (Urbanization).