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6. 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 regulations the Director must deny the application. Anyone who disagrees with the Director's decision may appeal the decision to a 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 applications. 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 March 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 March 3rd, 2026, unless appealed. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which the decision was based are noted below. 1. The subject tract is designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and zoned Exclusive Farm Use (EFU). 2. The subject parcel is located directly south of Rambler Dr NE, approximately 700 feet west of the intersection with Howell Prairie Rd NE. The property contains one residence built in 1925 and a few accessory structures. The property contains a berry farming operation and is predominately flat, with one wooded patch of land. The parcel has been described in its current configuration since 1966 (Vol. 623 Pg. 229). The parcel is therefore legal for land use purposes. 3. Surrounding properties consist of large parcels involved in farm operations with a few containing dwellings; all are zoned EFU. 4. The applicants propose a secondary farm dwelling for family members who are principally engaged in operating the farm. 5. According to Marion County Soil Survey, the subject tract consists of 99.8% high value soils. 6. Various agencies were contacted with request for comments: Marion County Building Inspection commented: “No Building Inspection concerns. A manufactured home placement permit would be required to be obtained, as well as separate utilities permits for those systems exceeding 30 ft from the proposed manufactured home, such as electrical, water, sewer, or gas or propane utilities, prior to the placement or installation of systems.” Marion County Fire District #1 commented regarding the standard fire district requirements for new dwelling construction. These can be found in full in the case file. Marion County Septic commented: “Will require septic site and soils evaluation.” Public Works Land Development and Engineering Permits (LDEP) requested that the following be included in the land use decision. ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS A. An Access Permit will be required for the proposed residence. The area of the proposed driveway appears over-grown with vegetation that will require clearing. An existing mapped 8-inch diameter drainage culvert at that location will need to be replaced to meet the minimum standard of 12-inch diameter. Addition of gravel and/or optional paving will also be necessary.