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9. All outdoor light fixtures shall be directed downward and into the subject property to minimize excessive light spillover onto adjacent properties, roads, and highways. 10. Signs are permitted consistent with Chapter 17 .191 MCC. 11. All required permits shall be obtained from the Marion County Health Department or the Department of Agriculture, as required. 12. When requested by the planning director, the farm stand operator/landowner shall submit a statement demonstrating how the farm stand complies with this policy, certified by the landowner's/operator's accountant or attorney as being accurate and complete. 13. The farm stand shall be established and operated in accordance with Marion County Code Chapter 17.136.040(A), as outlined in Finding #7. 14. Failure to continuously comply with the conditions of approval may result in this approval being revoked. Any revocation can be appealed to a county hearings officer for a public hearing. OTHER PERMITS, FEES AND RESTRICTIONS: This approval does not remove or affect any covenants or restrictions imposed on the subject property by deed or other instrument. The proposed use may require permits and/or fees from other local, state, or federal agencies. This decision does not take the place of, or relieve the responsibility for, obtaining other permits or satisfying any restrictions or conditions thereon. It is recommended that the agencies mentioned in Finding #6 below be contacted to identify restrictions or necessary permits. The applicant is advised of the following: 15. The applicants should contact the Woodburn Fire District to obtain a copy of the District’s Recommended Building Access and Premise Identification regulations and the Marion County Fire Code Applications Guide. Fire District access standards may be more restrictive than County standards. 16. The applicants should contact Marion County Building Inspection (503-588-5147) to speak with a plans examiner for additional information regarding requirements listed in Finding #6 below. 17. The applicants should contact Marion County Land Development and Engineering (503-584-7714) regarding Engineering Requirements as found in Finding #6 below. APPEAL PROCEDURE: The Marion County Zone Code provides that certain applications be considered first by the County Planning Director. If there is any doubt that the application conforms with adopted land use policies and regulations the Director must deny the application. Anyone who disagrees with the Director's decision may appeal the decision to the Marion County Hearings Officer. The applicant may also request reconsideration (one time only and a $250.00 fee) on the basis of new information subject to signing an extension of the 150-day time limit for review of zoning applications. A public hearing is held on appeals subject to the appellant paying a $250.00 fee. Appeals must be in writing (form available from the Planning Division) and received in the Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem by 5:00 p.m. on January 10th, 2025. If you have questions about this decision, contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective January 13th, 2025, unless appealed. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which the decision was based are noted below. 1. The subject property is designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and zoned EFU (Exclusive Farm Use). The intent of both designation and zone is to promote and protect commercial agricultural operations. 2. This property is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Waconda Road NE and Portland Road NE. The property contains a house, shop building with an office, several accessory structures, well and septic system. The subject property consists of two legal parcels that have existed in their current configuration since at least 1975. The properties also have a history of legal building permits and land use determinations. The applicants are currently