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lines and is entirely located on the same Tax Lot 600, including the septic system. This applies to both the existing configuration and potential future lot configurations. 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: 8. The applicants should contact the Stayton 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. 9. The applicants should contact Marion County Land Development and Engineering (503-584-7714) for additional Engineering Requirements and Advisories, listed in Finding #6 below, that may be required. 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 regula- tions 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 $200.00 fee) on the basis of new information subject to signing an extension of the 150 day time limit for review of zoning applicat- ions. 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 July 21st, 2025. If you have questions about this decision contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective July 22nd, 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. The subject property is located on the south and east side of Shaff Rd SE, where the road chicanes 1,600 feet east of the intersection of Brick Rd and Shaff Rd. The property contains two dwellings, which were identified in case PLA22-032, a property line adjustment that is currently approved but has not yet been executed. Since the property was the subject of an approved land use case, and has not changed in configuration since that approval, it is considered legal for land use purposes. 3. Surrounding uses consist mainly of commercial farm fields, currently devoted to grass seed and other row crops. 1,000 feet to the west along Brick Rd SE is a section of smaller EFU parcels not dedicated to commercial agriculture, but function as small rural homesites. 4. Soil Survey of Marion County Oregon indicates 100% of the soils on the subject property are considered high value for farming. 5. The applicant is proposing to replace a dwelling that currently exists on the property with a new dwelling. 6. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given an opportunity to comment. Public Works Land Development and Engineering Permits (LDEP) requested that the following be included in the land use decision. Requirements: