Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 736 - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Division 16 - NON-TRADITIONAL PARK ACTIVITIES
Section 736-016-0005 - Purpose and Applicability

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 736-016-0005

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

This division is intended to secure public health and safety, protect park resources and facilities and assist in maintaining facilities and services in instances where a person requests to use state park land or facilities for a non-traditional park use. These special use permit rules:

(1) Allow access to park land for a wide variety of non-traditional park uses by requiring a special use permit if the event or activity, including commercial filming:

(a) Is an organized group activity or event attended by over 50 people; however, groups larger than 50 people that reserve overnight or day use facilities do not require a special use permit under this division unless one or more of the conditions listed in subsections (b) through (i) also exist;

(b) Is an activity associated with a construction project that is not specifically provided for under contract with the department, including contracts related to natural resource projects, placement of utilities, access roads and structures on park land;

(c) Uses park lands, structures or facilities in a manner not expressly provided for under OAR chapter 736, divisions 10, 15, 20 and 21;

(d) Substantially restricts department or public access to or use of park lands, structures or facilities;

(e) Requires placement of structures, facilities, or both, other than those normally used in recreational activities the department traditionally allows on the site;

(f) Could disturb the natural, cultural, scenic or recreational resources on park land;

(g) Could pose a safety concern for other park users or for those involved in the event or activity;

(h) Includes temporary, short-term and non-exclusive vending, advertising or sales activities; or

(i) Includes non-exclusive commercial uses when financial transactions are conducted on park land.

(2) Establish department procedures for considering applications for authorizing non-traditional park uses by special use permit; and

(3) Pertain to all non-traditional park uses as described in section (1) unless otherwise authorized by a contract or other agreement between the department and the person conducting the activity or use.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184 & 390.124

Stats. Implemented: ORS 390.111, 390.121 & 390.124

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Oregon may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.