OAR 350-081-0032
Application for Review and Approval

(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 (Application for Review and Approval).

(2)

The Executive Director shall accept and review the application pursuant to 350-081-0030 (Standards for Applications) through 350-081-0046 (Changes or Alterations to an Approved Action) 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 (Notice of Application Requirements).

(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 (General Management Area Scenic Review Criteria)(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 (General Management Area Scenic Review Criteria)(1)(f), (2)(o), and (2)(bb).

(c)

A grading plan that complies with the requirements of 350-081-0520 (General Management Area Scenic Review Criteria)(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 (General Management Area Scenic Review Criteria)(4)(d).

(e)

Large-scale uses as defined by guideline 350-081-0540 (General Management Area Cultural Resource Review Criteria)(1)(c)(C) shall include reconnaissance survey reports, pursuant to 350-081-0540 (General Management Area Cultural Resource Review Criteria)(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 (General Management Area Cultural Resource Review Criteria)(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 (Indian Tribal Treaty Rights and Consultation)(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 (General Management Area Wetland Review Criteria)(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 (General Management Area Stream, Pond, Lake and Riparian Area Review Criteria)(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 (General Management Area Sensitive Wildlife Review Criteria)(1)(b). Large-scale uses as defined by 350-081-0580 (General Management Area Sensitive Wildlife Review Criteria)(2) shall also include field survey information, pursuant to 350-081-0580 (General Management Area Sensitive Wildlife Review Criteria)(2)(e).

(k)

In the General Management Area, any review use within 1000 feet of a sensitive plant, pursuant to 350-081-0590 (General Management Areas Rare Plant Review Criteria)(1)(b). Large-scale uses as defined by 350-081-0590 (General Management Areas Rare Plant Review Criteria)(2) shall also include field survey information, pursuant to Commission Rule 350-081-0590 (General Management Areas Rare Plant Review Criteria)(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 (Review Uses — Agricultural Land)(1)(h), and if applicable, 350-081-0190 (Review Uses — Agricultural Land)(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 (Review Uses — Agricultural Land)(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 (Review Uses — Agricultural Land)(1)(k).

(o)

In the General Management Area, on lands designated Large-Woodland, a single-family dwelling, pursuant to 350-081-0270 (Review Uses — Forest Land)(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 (Review Uses — Forest Land)(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 (Review Uses — Forest Land)(2)(x).

(r)

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

(s)

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

(t)

In the General Management Area, on lands designated Agriculture-Special, a single-family dwelling pursuant to 350-081-0232 (Review Uses for Lands Designated Agriculture-Special)(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 (Review Uses — Agricultural Land)(2)(c).
(v)
In the Special Management Area, on lands designated Agriculture, Forest, or Public Recreation, farm labor housing, pursuant to 350-081-0190 (Review Uses — Agricultural Land)(2)(d).

(w)

In the General Management Area, on lands designated Small Woodland, a single-family dwelling pursuant to 350-081-0270 (Review Uses — Forest Land)(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 (Review Uses — Forest Land)(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 (Review Uses — Forest Land)(1)(s) and on lands designated Large-Scale Agriculture or Small-Scale Agriculture, pursuant to 350-081-0190 (Review Uses — Agricultural Land)(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 (Range Conservation Plans).

(aa)

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

Source: Rule 350-081-0032 — Application for Review and Approval, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=350-081-0032.

350–081–0010
Purposes and Applicability 350–081–0012
Affected Area 350–081–0014
Maps 350–081–0016
Review and Approval Required 350–081–0018
Uniform Application of Management Plan 350–081–0020
Definitions 350–081–0030
Standards for Applications 350–081–0032
Application for Review and Approval 350–081–0034
Pre-Application Conference 350–081–0036
Acceptance of Application 350–081–0038
Notice of Development Review 350–081–0040
Comment Period 350–081–0042
Decision of the Executive Director 350–081–0044
Expiration of Approvals 350–081–0046
Changes or Alterations to an Approved Action 350–081–0050
Development Eligible for Expedited Review 350–081–0052
Resource and Treaty Rights Protections Guidelines 350–081–0054
Procedures for Expedited Review Process 350–081–0060
Emergency/Disaster Response Actions 350–081–0070
Exempt Land Uses and Activities 350–081–0072
Prohibited Land Uses and Activities 350–081–0074
Uses Allowed Outright 350–081–0076
Agricultural Buffer Zones in the General Management Area 350–081–0078
Variances 350–081–0080
Applying New Less-Stringent Regulations to Development Approved Under Prior Scenic Area Regulations 350–081–0082
Existing Uses and Discontinued Uses 350–081–0084
Indian Tribal Treaty Rights and Consultation 350–081–0086
Buffers from Existing Recreation Sites 350–081–0090
Agricultural Buildings 350–081–0092
Temporary Use — Hardship Dwelling 350–081–0094
Sewer and Water Services 350–081–0096
Docks and Boathouses 350–081–0098
Home Occupations and Cottage Industries 350–081–0100
Bed and Breakfast Inns 350–081–0102
Small-Scale Fishing Support and Fish Processing Operations 350–081–0104
Resource Enhancement Projects 350–081–0106
Disposal Sites for Spoil Materials from Public Road Maintenance Activities 350–081–0108
Commercial Events 350–081–0110
Columbia River Bridge Replacement 350–081–0112
Signs 350–081–0114
Special Uses in Historic Buildings 350–081–0120
Consolidation of Lots 350–081–0124
Land Divisions and Cluster Development 350–081–0126
Lot Line Adjustments 350–081–0170
Agricultural Land Designations 350–081–0180
Uses Allowed Outright — Agricultural Land 350–081–0182
Uses Allowed through the Expedited Development Review Process — Agricultural Land 350–081–0190
Review Uses — Agricultural Land 350–081–0200
Review Uses with Additional Approval Criteria — Large-Scale or Small-Scale Agriculture 350–081–0210
Approval Criteria for Life Estates — Large-Scale or Small-Scale Agriculture Designations 350–081–0220
Approval Criteria for Specified Review Uses on Lands Designated Large-Scale or Small-Scale Agriculture 350–081–0230
Uses Allowed Outright for Lands Designated Agriculture — Special 350–081–0231
Uses Allowed through the Expedited Development Review Process — Agriculture-Special 350–081–0232
Review Uses for Lands Designated Agriculture-Special 350–081–0234
Approval Criteria for Review Uses on Lands Designated Agriculture-Special 350–081–0236
Uses Prohibited on Lands Designated Agriculture-Special 350–081–0240
Range Conservation Plans 350–081–0250
Forest Land Designations 350–081–0260
Uses Allowed Outright — Forest Land 350–081–0262
Uses Allowed through the Expedited Development Review Process — Forest Land 350–081–0270
Review Uses — Forest Land 350–081–0280
Review Uses with Additional Approval Criteria — Commercial Forest Land, or Large or Small Woodland Designations 350–081–0290
Approval Criteria for Specified Review Uses on Lands Designated Commercial Forest Land or Large or Small Woodland 350–081–0300
Approval Criteria for Fire Protection in GMA Forest Designations 350–081–0310
Approval Criteria for Siting of Dwellings on Forest Land in the GMA 350–081–0320
Approval Criteria for Life Estates in Commercial Forest Land or Small or Large Woodland 350–081–0330
Open Space Designations 350–081–0335
Uses Allowed Outright — Open Space 350–081–0338
Uses Allowed through the Expedited Development Review Process — Open Space 350–081–0340
Review Uses — Open Space 350–081–0350
Residential Land Designations 350–081–0360
Uses Allowed Outright — Residential Land 350–081–0365
Uses Allowed through the Expedited Development Review Process — Residential Land 350–081–0370
Review Uses — Residential Land 350–081–0380
Review Uses with Additional Approval Criteria — Residential Land 350–081–0390
Approval Criteria for Specified Review Uses on Lands Designated Residential 350–081–0400
Rural Center 350–081–0410
Uses Allowed Outright — Rural Center 350–081–0415
Uses Allowed through the Expedited Development Review Process — Rural Center 350–081–0420
Review Uses — Rural Center 350–081–0430
Commercial Land 350–081–0440
Uses Allowed Outright — Commercial Designations 350–081–0445
Uses Allowed through the Expedited Development Review Process — Commercial Designations 350–081–0450
Review Uses — Commercial Designations 350–081–0460
Approval Criteria for Review Uses on Lands Designated on Lands Designated Commercial 350–081–0470
Recreation 350–081–0480
Uses Allowed Outright — Public Recreation and Commercial Recreation 350–081–0485
Uses Allowed through the Expedited Development Review Process — Public Recreation and Commercial Recreation 350–081–0490
Review Uses — Public Recreation and Commercial Recreation 350–081–0500
Approval Criteria for Non-Recreation Uses in GMA-Public Recreation Designations 350–081–0510
Approval Criteria for Non-Recreation Uses in GMA-Commercial Recreation Designations 350–081–0520
General Management Area Scenic Review Criteria 350–081–0530
Special Management Area Scenic Review Criteria 350–081–0540
General Management Area Cultural Resource Review Criteria 350–081–0550
Special Management Area Cultural Resource Review Criteria 350–081–0560
General Management Area Wetland Review Criteria 350–081–0570
General Management Area Stream, Pond, Lake and Riparian Area Review Criteria 350–081–0580
General Management Area Sensitive Wildlife Review Criteria 350–081–0590
General Management Areas Rare Plant Review Criteria 350–081–0600
Special Management Areas Natural Resource Review Criteria 350–081–0610
General Management Areas Recreation Resource Review Criteria 350–081–0620
Special Management Area Recreation Resource Review Criteria 350–081–0630
Notice of Application Requirements
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 350-081-0032’s source at or​.us