Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 736 - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Division 20 - BEACH CONSTRUCTION/ALTERATION STANDARDS
Section 736-020-0015 - Scenic Standards

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 736-020-0015

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

Projects on the ocean shore shall be designed to minimize damage to the scenic attraction of the ocean shore area. The following scenic standards shall be applied, where applicable, to each application for an ocean shore permit.

(1) Natural Features -- The project shall retain the scenic attraction of key natural features, for example, beaches, headlands, cliffs, sea stacks, streams, tide pools, bedrock formations, fossil beds and ancient forest remains.

(2) Shoreline Vegetation -- The project shall retain or restore existing vegetation on the ocean shore when vital to scenic values.

(3) View Obstruction -- The project shall avoid or minimize obstruction of existing views of the ocean and beaches from adjacent properties.

(4) Compatibility with Surroundings -- The project shall blend in with the existing shoreline scenery (type of construction, color, etc.).

Stat. Auth.: ORS 390.124

Stats. Implemented: ORS 390.605 -- ORS 390.770 & ORS 390.990 - ORS 390.995

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