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7. The applicants should contact the Aumsville 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. 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 condition or deny the application. Anyone who disagrees with the Director's decision may request that the application be considered by a Marion County hearings officer after a public hearing. The applicant may also request reconsideration (one time only and a fee of $200) 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. Requests for reconsideration, or consideration by a hearings officer, 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 September 25th, 2025. If you have questions about this decision contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective September 26th, 2025, unless further consideration is requested. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which the decision was based are noted below. l. The property is designated Rural Residential in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of this designation and the corresponding AR (Acreage Residential) zone is to allow for the creation of acreage home sites at a density that maintains the character and environmental quality of the County's rural residential areas. 2. The property is located directly southeast of the intersection between Jordan St SE and 71st Ave SE and has access off Jordan St SE. The parcel is developed with one single-family dwelling and one accessory structure. The dwelling was constructed prior to land use planning in 1969. 3. Surrounding properties to the north, east, and south and are in use as rural residences. To the west of the subject parcel, across 71st Ave SE, are large SA (Special Agriculture) zoned parcels and appear to be commercial farming operations. 4. A signed Primary Care Provider Certificate has been submitted for Casey Gray indicating she has medical conditions that preclude her from residing on a separate property from her caregiver. 5. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given an opportunity to comment. Marion County Septic commented: “All dwellings must be connected to an approved septic system. Holding tanks may only be utilized when all other methods of wastewater disposal are unavailable. In order to connect the RV hardship dwelling to the existing septic system on the property, an authorization will be required. Authorizations are valid for up to 5 years, not exceeding the cessation of the hardship. If a new system is desired for the hardship instead of connecting to the existing system, a new Site Evaluation followed by a construction- installation permit is required.” Public Works Land Development, Engineering, and Permits commented: a. In conjunction with impending placement of the proposed hardship dwelling, complete access work under issued permit #555-25-000732-PW. All other contacted agencies either stated no objection to the proposal or failed to comment. 6. In order to approve a manufactured home/RV under medical hardship the applicant must demonstrate compliance with the specific criteria listed in Section 17.120.040 of the Marion County Code (MCC). These include: Use of a temporary mobile home, recreational vehicle, or existing building for the care of someone with a hardship may be approved as a conditional use subject to meeting the following criteria: