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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 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW CASE NO. 25-010 APPLICATION: Application of Locust Rental I LLC for an administrative review to place a primary farm dwelling on a 10.8-acre parcel of land in an SA (Special Agriculture) zone located at 6620 Heritage Hill Rd SE, Salem (T8S; R2W; Section 10B; Tax lot 400). DECISION: The Planning Director for Marion County has APPROVED the above-described Administrative Review, subject to certain conditions. EXPIRATION DATE: This decision is valid only when exercised by July 17th, 2029, an extension is granted. The effective period may be extended for one year subject to approval of an extension. Request for an extension must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to expiration of the approval (form available from the Planning Division). WARNING: A decision approving the proposal is for land use purposes only. Due to septic, well and drainfield replacement areas, this parcel may not be able to support the proposal. To be sure the subject property can accommodate the proposed use the applicant should contact the Building Inspection Division, (503) 588-5147. This decision does not include approval of a building permit. CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall obtain all permits, including subsurface sewage disposal, required by the Marion County Building Inspection Division. 2. The dwelling approval shall only be exercised by the individuals that qualified for the dwelling through the farm use on the tract and is not transferable, prior to building permits being issued. 3. The dwelling shall continuously be occupied by a person engaged in the farm activity on the subject parcel. 4. The applicants shall sign and submit a Farm/Forest Declaratory Statement, acknowledging the presence of farm and forest operations present around the subject parcel. The applicants shall record the Statement with the Marion County Clerk after it has been reviewed and signed by the Planning Director. 5. Prior to the issuance of any building permit for the primary single-family farm dwelling, the applicants shall sign and submit a Declaratory Statement (Use of Agriculture Land for Dwelling Qualification). The applicants shall record the statement with the Marion County Clerk after it has been reviewed and signed by the Planning Director. The property will be considered one unit of land for land use purposes as a condition of approval. The declaratory statement recognizes that the parcels cannot be used to qualify for a farm dwelling on a different tract. OTHER PERMITS, FEES AND RESTRICTIONS: This approval does not remove or affect covenants or restrictions imposed on the subject property by deed or other instrument. The proposed use may require permits and/or 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 restrictions or conditions thereon. It is recommended that the agencies mentioned in Finding # below be contacted to identify restrictions or necessary permits. The applicant is advised of the following: 6. The applicants should contact the Marion County No. 1 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. Paula Smith at MCFD#1/(503) 588-6513 as the contact person.