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Attention Property Owner: A land use proposal has been submitted for property near where you live or near property you own elsewhere. State law requires that the county notify property owners within a certain distance from this property. The proposal and address of the property is described in the "Application" section below. The decision in this case does not directly affect the zoning or use of your property. If you object to the decision, refer to the "Appeal" section. If you have questions, contact the staff person listed at the end of this report. NOTICE OF DECISION CONDITIONAL USE CASE 25-049 APPLICATION: Application of Antonio Ceja Lopez and Belia Barocio for a conditional use permit to operate a roofing contractor business as a home occupation on a 0.71-acre parcel in an EFU (Exclusive Farm Use) zone located at 6430 Lardon Rd NE, Salem (T7S; R2W; Section 16A; Tax lot 500). DECISION: On January 6th, 2026, the Marion County Planning Commission DISMISSED the application finding that it was not warranted. APPEAL PROCEDURE: This decision may be appealed to the Marion County Board of Commissioners by submitting a written appeal explaining wherein the Marion County Planning Commission decision is in error, along with a fee of $500.00. The appeal must be received in the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 555 Court St. NE, Salem, by 5:00 p.m. on February 12th, 2026. If an appeal is received it will be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners to determine if it merits further hearing and consideration by the Board. Questions regarding this decision or the appeal procedure should be directed to the Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Road NE, Salem, (503) 588-5038. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The Planning Commission decision is based on the following findings and conclusions. 1. The subject property is zoned exclusive farm use (EFU) and correspondingly designated primary agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the EFU zone is to provide areas for continued practice of commercial agriculture. These areas are generally well suited for large-scale farming. The EFU zone is also intended to allow other uses that are compatible with agricultural activities, to protect forests, scenic resources and fish and wildlife habitat, and to maintain and improve the quality of air, water and land resources of the county. 2. The property is located south of Lardon Rd NE, approximately 200 feet west of Lardon Rd’s intersection with 64th Pl NE. The parcel is developed with a single-family dwelling built in 1955 and one accessory building. 3. Surrounding properties immediately adjacent to the east, south, and west are zoned Exclusive Farm Use. The eastern parcels are developed with acreage homesites, and the western parcel is undeveloped and in active farm use. Properties directly north are zoned Acreage Residential and consist of rural residences, while the northwestern properties are zoned Exclusive Farm Use and are in active farm use. All properties to the north are separated from the subject parcel by Lardon Rd NE. 4. The applicants are proposing to park two work trucks and store various equipment associated with their roofing business on their property. The trucks involved are one work truck, one dump truck, and a flatbed trailer. The various tools and equipment include a portable potty, three roofing guns, two gas air compressors, one electric air compressor, one generator, four ladders, skill saw, one drill, and various personal protective clothing equipment. AGENCY COMMENTS: 5. Marion County Planning requested comments from various agencies. Those comments provided are included as follows in this section. Marion County Septic commented: “Condition of Approval: An authorization is required. Note: Marion County has no history on the existing septic system serving the property. The authorization must contain a proposal similar to what was submitted for this request for comment stating what operations are proposed at the residence. A full 8-page existing system report must also be submitted in full, completed by a licensed and certified individual.”