Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 629 - DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
Division 623 - SHALLOW, RAPIDLY MOVING LANDSLIDES AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Section 629-623-0800 - Hazard Mitigation and Risk Reduction Projects
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Completed landslide mitigation projects can be used to lower the shallow, rapidly moving landslide impact rating as described in OAR 629-623-0250.
(2) Landowners may remove trees on high landslide hazard locations above habitable structures or paved public roads where the public safety risk from trees blowing over is equal to or higher than the public safety risk from landslides. Supporting evidence for removing these trees must be included in the written plan required by OAR 629-623-0700.
(3) A homeowner may submit evidence in the form of a risk management plan to the State Forester to lower the exposure category (OAR 629-623-0200) from Exposure Category A to Exposure Category B. Risk management plans shall include:
Stat. Auth.: ORS 527.710(10)
Stats. Implemented: ORS 527.630(5) & ORS 527.714