Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 350 - COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE COMMISSION
Division 81 - LAND USE ORDINANCE
Section 350-081-0032 - Application for Review and Approval

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 350-081-0032

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) Prior to initiating any use or development which requires review and approval by the Executive Director, an application shall be completed pursuant to 350-081-0032.

(2) The Executive Director shall accept and review the application pursuant to 350-081-0030 through 350-081-0046 for consistency with the appropriate guidelines of this rule.

(3) The Commission may charge a fee for review of applications after a public hearing. The Gorge Commission shall set the fee.

(4) Standard application forms shall be available at the Commission Office, and shall be provided to county and city planning offices and the Forest Service.

(5) Applications for the review and approval of a proposed use or development shall provide the following information:

(a) The applicant's name, address and telephone number;

(b) The land owner's name, address and telephone number (if different from applicant's);

(c) The county in which the proposed use or development would be located;

(d) The section, quarter section, township and range in which the proposed development would be located;

(e) The street address of the proposed use or development;

(f) The tax lot number(s) and size in acres of the parcel(s) involved;

(g) A description of the current land use for the parcel(s) involved and adjoining lands;

(h) A written description of the proposed use or development, including details on the height, exterior color(s), and construction materials of the proposed structures.

(i) A list of Key Viewing Areas from which the proposed use would be visible.

(j) A map of the project area. The map shall be drawn to scale. The scale of the map shall be large enough to allow the Executive Director to determine the location and extent of the proposed use or development and evaluate its effects on scenic, cultural, natural, and recreation resources. The map shall be prepared at a scale of 1 inch equals 200 feet (1:2,400), or a scale providing greater detail. If a parcel is very large, the map does not need to show the entire parcel. Rather, it can show only those portions of the parcel affected by the proposed use. The map shall include the following elements:
(A) North arrow.

(B) Map scale.

(C) Boundaries, dimensions, and size of the subject parcel.

(D) Significant terrain features or landforms.

(E) Groupings and species of trees or other vegetation on the parcel.

(F) Location and species of vegetation that would be removed or planted.

(G) Bodies of water and watercourses.

(H) Location and width of existing and proposed roads, driveways, and trails.

(I) Location and size of existing and proposed structures.

(J) Location of existing and proposed services including wells or other water supplies, sewage disposal systems, power and telephone poles and lines, and outdoor lighting.

(K) Location and depth of all proposed grading and ditching.

(k) Elevation drawings, which shall show the appearance of proposed structures and shall include natural grade, finished grade, and the geometrical exterior of at least the length and width of structures as seen from a horizontal view. Elevation drawings shall be drawn to scale.

(l) A list of names and addresses of the adjacent property owners within a distance of the subject parcel as determined in 350-081-0630.

(m) Any additional information that the applicant feels will assist in the evaluation of the proposal, including but not limited to, maps, drawings, and development plans.

(n) The signature of the applicant and property owner or a statement from the property owner indicating that he is aware of the application being made on his property.

(o) The signature of the property owner on a statement that authorizes the Executive Director or the Executive Director's designee reasonable access to the site in order to evaluate the application.

(6) Applications for the following uses or developments shall include additional information as required by the appropriate guidelines in Commission Rule 350-81 or by the Executive Director:

(a) In the General Management Area, for all buildings visible from key viewing areas, pursuant to 350-081-0520(2)(n).

(b) In the General Management Area, production and/or development of mineral resources and expansion of existing quarries pursuant to 350-081-0520(1)(f), (2)(o), and (2)(bb).

(c) A grading plan that complies with the requirements of 350-081-0520(2)(aa)(A) and (B) is required for the following:
(A) In the General Management Area, all applications for structural development involving more than 100 cubic yards of grading with slopes over 10 percent shall include a grading plan;

(B) In the General Management Area, all proposed structural development on sites visible from key viewing areas and involving more than 200 cubic yards of grading, regardless of slope; and

(C) In the Special Management Area, all applications for structural development involving more than 100 cubic yards of grading with slopes greater than 10 percent (except trails) shall include a grading plan.

(d) In the General Management Area, vegetation management projects in public rights of way along Scenic Travel Corridors, pursuant to 350-081-0520(4)(d).

(e) Large-scale uses as defined by guideline 350-081-0540(1)(c)(C) shall include reconnaissance survey reports, pursuant to 350-081-0540(1)(c)(F), and (G).

(f) Proposed uses that would alter the exterior architectural appearance of buildings and structures that are 50 years old or older, or would compromise features of the surrounding area that are important in defining the historic or architectural character of buildings that are 50 years old or older, pursuant to 350-081-0540(1)(c)(H)(iii).

(g) In the General Management Area, new uses located in, or providing recreational access to the Columbia River or its fishbearing tributaries, pursuant to 350-081-0084(1)(a)(A).

(h) In the General Management Area, any review use in a wetland or within a wetland buffer zone, pursuant to 350-081-0560(1)(b).

(i) In the General Management Area, any review use in a stream, pond, lake, or within their buffer zones, pursuant to 350-081-0570(1)(b).

(j) In the General Management Area, any review use within 1000 feet of a sensitive wildlife area or site, pursuant to 350-081-0580(1)(b). Large-scale uses as defined by 350-081-0580(2) shall also include field survey information, pursuant to 350-081-0580(2)(e).

(k) In the General Management Area, any review use within 1000 feet of a sensitive plant, pursuant to 350-081-0590(1)(b). Large-scale uses as defined by 350-081-0590(2) shall also include field survey information, pursuant to Commission Rule 350-081-0590(2)(e).

(l) In the General Management Area, on lands designated Large-Scale Agriculture, a single-family dwelling in conjunction with agricultural use, pursuant to 350-081-0190(1)(h), and if applicable, 350-081-0190(1)(i).

(m) In the General Management Area, on lands designated Large-Scale Agriculture, a single-family dwelling not in conjunction with agricultural use, pursuant to Commission Rule 350-081-0190(1)(q).

(n) In the General Management Area, on lands designated Large-Scale Agriculture, a single-family dwelling for an agricultural operator's relative, pursuant to Commission Rule 350-081-0190(1)(k).

(o) In the General Management Area, on lands designated Large-Woodland, a single-family dwelling, pursuant to 350-081-0270(1)(a).

(p) In the Special Management Area, on lands designated Agriculture, Forest, or Public Recreation, a single-family dwelling, pursuant to 350-081-0270(2)(j).

(q) In the Special Management Area, on lands designated Agriculture, Forest, Residential, or Public Recreation, clearing trees for new agricultural use, pursuant to 350-081-0270(2)(x).

(r) In the Special Management Area, on lands designated Agriculture, Forest, Residential, or Public Recreation, forest practices, pursuant to 350-081-0270(2)(y).

(s) In the Special Management Area, on lands designated Open Space, any new use or development, pursuant to 350-081-0340(4).

(t) In the General Management Area, on lands designated Agriculture-Special, a single-family dwelling pursuant to 350-081-0232(1)(g).

(u) In the Special Management Area, on lands designated Agriculture, Forest, or Public Recreation, a single-family dwelling necessary and accessory to agricultural use, pursuant to 350-081-0190(2)(c).

(v) In the Special Management Area, on lands designated Agriculture, Forest, or Public Recreation, farm labor housing, pursuant to 350-081-0190(2)(d).

(w) In the General Management Area, on lands designated Small Woodland, a single-family dwelling pursuant to 350-081-0270(1)(b).

(x) In the General Management Area, on lands designated Commercial Forest, Large Woodland, or Small Woodland, a single-family dwelling in conjunction with agricultural use pursuant to 350-081-0270(1)(c).

(y) In the General Management Area, on lands designated Commercial Forest, Large Woodland, or Small Woodland, agricultural labor housing, pursuant to 350-081-0270(1)(s) and on lands designated Large-Scale Agriculture or Small-Scale Agriculture, pursuant to 350-081-0190(1)(p).

(z) In the General Management Area, on lands designated Agriculture-Special, new livestock grazing, new fences, livestock watering facilities, and corrals; or soil, water, and vegetation conservation activities, pursuant to 350-081-0240.

(aa) In the General Management Area and Special Management Area, agricultural buildings, pursuant to 350-081-0090(2).

(bb) Other uses as deemed necessary by the Executive Director.

(7) Completed application forms shall be submitted directly to the office of the Columbia River Gorge Commission.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 196.150, RCW 43.97.015 & 16 U.S.C. sec. 544c(b)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 196.150

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