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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: 7. The applicants should contact the Sublimity 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. The comments from the Sublimity Fire District can be found under Finding #6 and within the case file. 8. 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 February 2nd, 2026. If you have questions about this decision contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective February 3rd, 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 southern side of Hwy 214, roughly a quarter mile west of the intersection between Hwy 214 and Anderson Rd SE. The subject parcel is nearly 200-acres in size, most of which is dedicated to large grass seed and other row crop fields. The developed portion of the property contains a 1967 stick built dwelling, a garage, and 2 other accessory structures. In this area, there is also a patch of fir trees and within this grove is a mobile home, which according to the information of the Marion County Tax Assessor is a 1971 Statler model single wide. The parcel has been in the same configuration since at least January 30th, 1943, when it was purchased by Ivan and Marie Elam (Vol 273 Page 298). The parcel is legal for land use purposes. During research into the permit history of the parcel, it was discovered that the dwelling was established through a building permit R71-140 dated February 10th, 1971, and was therefore legally established. 3. Surrounding uses consist of properties in use as farming operations, mostly involving traditional row crops and grass seed fields. All surrounding properties, with the exception of a P (Public) zoned cemetery parcel are zoned EFU. 4. Soil Survey of Marion County Oregon indicates that 76.5% of the soils on the parcel are comprised of high-value farm soils. 5. The applicant is proposing to replace a mobile home that currently exists on the property with a new dwelling. 6. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given and opportunity to comment. Sublimity Fire District provided comments with their fire district standards.