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6. Prior to recording the deed all taxes due must be paid to the Marion County Assessor Tax Section (contact them at (503) 588-5215 for verification of payments). 7. The applicants should contact the Jefferson 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 regulations 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 Road NE, Salem, by 5:00 p.m. on July 1st, 2026. If you have questions about this decision, contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective July 2nd, 2026, unless further consideration is requested. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which decision was based are noted below. 1. The subject property is designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and correspondingly zoned EFU (Exclusive Farm Use). 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 subject parcels are located on the north side of Jefferson-Marion Road SE, approximately one quarter of a mile east of the intersection of Jefferson-Marion Rd SE and Skelton Road SE. Tax lot 800 (Tax Account 537005; Parcel 103W01A000800) contains a 1964 dwelling, at least three outbuildings and a barn. The parcel was created in its current configuration by a property line adjustment case in 2011 via PLA11- 006 and is reflected in Survey 38171. Therefore, this parcel is legal for land use purposes. Tax lot 1100 (Tax Account 537007; Parcel 103W01AA01100) contains a 1974 dwelling, an attached accessory structure and at least one additional accessory structure. The parcel was created in its current configuration by a property line adjustment case in 2006 by PLA06-014 and is reflected in Survey 37102. Therefore, this parcel is legal for land use purposes. 3. The surrounding properties are similarly zoned Exclusive Farm Use and are mostly small acreage residential properties along Jefferson-Radion Road with some larger agricultural parcels mixed in. Further away from the road, the parcel sizes increase significantly and appear to be engaged in farming and agricultural uses. Further south and west along the road is the urban growth boundary of the City of Jefferson. 4. Soil Survey for Marion County, Oregon, indicates approximately 98% of the soils on the subject tax lots are classified as high value. 5. The applicants are proposing to adjust the property lines on a 1.02 acre and a 7.12-acre parcel to create a 2.42-acre and a 5.73-acre parcel. 6. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given an opportunity to comment. Marion County Surveyor’s Office commented: