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3. The applicant is requesting to conduct Super Game, a paintball gaming event, as a small mass gathering event. According to information submitted with the application: a) sound amplification will be used; b) no alcohol will be available; and c) no fireworks will be used or shown. AGENCY COMMENTS: Comments on the request for renewal received from various governmental agencies and other interested parties are summarized in the section below. The full comments can be reviewed in the planning file. 4. Marion County Septic commented: “Do not use the existing drain field. Chain and lock the door to facilities connecting to the drain field and bring in portable toilets for use. Also, Under OAR 340-071-0130(12) the absorption area should be free of vehicular traffic or any other activity that may adversely affect the soil or functioning of the system. Therefore, cordon off the area of the septic system to prohibit parking or driving on the drainfield. Note: The septic RV dump indicated on the provided site plan is unpermitted and not allowed per OAR 340-071” All other contacted agencies either failed to respond or stated no objection to the proposal at the time this report was prepared. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which the decision was based are noted below. 5. Section 9.25.030 of the Marion County Code (MCC) contains the definition of large and small outdoor mass gatherings: “Small gathering” means any assembly of persons whose actual number is, or reasonably can be anticipated to be, less than or equal to 3,000 but more than 750 persons at any time, for a period that continues or can reasonably be expected to continue for more than six hours but not more than 120 hours within any continuous three month period, and that is held primarily in open spaces and not in any permanent structure in the unincorporated areas of Marion County. Included in the six to 120 hours is any time in excess of 48 hours necessary to set up the event or any time in excess of 48 hours necessary to clean up afterward.” The applicant indicates this event will take place from Friday May 2nd to Sunday May 4th, 2025. Daily hours are 7 am to 9:30 pm and overnight camping will be allowed. Estimated attendance is 1,500 people per day and 500 camping at night Based on this information, the proposed event meets the definition of a “small gathering.” 6. MCC 9.25.070 through 9.25.200 contains the following criteria for reviewing an outdoor mass gathering application: MCC 9.25.070: (C) If the application is for a large gathering, the applicant must obtain a conditional use permit for a temporary use in accordance with Marion County Zoning Ordinance chapters 119 and 126 before the large gathering permit application will be approved. The procedure to obtain a conditional use permit will be independent of the procedure to obtain an outdoor mass gathering permit under this ordinance, except that the Board may, at its discretion, elect to consider applications for both permits at one public hearing. If the Board does not elect to consider applications for both permits at one hearing, the application for the outdoor mass gathering for a large gathering shall not be processed until the conditional use permit has been obtained. MCC 9.25.070(C) is not applicable.