Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 350 - COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE COMMISSION
Division 81 - LAND USE ORDINANCE
Section 350-081-0234 - Approval Criteria for Review Uses on Lands Designated Agriculture-Special

(1) A range conservation plan pursuant to 350-081-0240 shall be prepared before new livestock grazing commences; new fences, livestock watering facilities, and corrals are constructed; or soil, water, and vegetation conservation activities are undertaken (350-081-0232(1)(a), (b) and (c)). Range conservation plans are described under 350-081-0240.

(2) The Executive Director shall submit all land use applications and range conservation plans to the Oregon or Washington Natural Heritage Program. The state heritage program will have 20 days from the date that an application and/or plan is mailed to submit written comments to the local government. The Executive Director shall record and address any written comments submitted by the state heritage program in its development review order.

(3) Based on the comments from the state heritage program, the Executive Director shall make a final decision on whether the proposed use is consistent with the Agriculture -- Special policies and guidelines. If the final decision contradicts the comments submitted by the state heritage program, the local government shall justify how it reached an opposing conclusion.