OAR 629-044-1095
Written Evaluation


(1)

Pursuant to ORS 477.059 (Obligation of landowner to comply with standards), the forester shall provide to the owners of lands classified by a committee a copy of OAR 629-044-1000 (Wildland-Urban Interface — Purpose) to 629-044-1110 (Special Assessments) and an evaluation form:

(a)

Two years before the obligations of ORS 477.059 (Obligation of landowner to comply with standards)(4) become effective on the lands for the first time;

(b)

Every five years thereafter; and

(c)

When requested by an owner.

(2)

The intent of an evaluation form provided pursuant to subsections (1), (5) or (6) of this rule is to allow owners to self-certify compliance with the standards of OAR 629-044-1060 (Default Standards) to 629-044-1085 (Fuel Break Requirements). Completion and return of the evaluation form to the forester is optional.

(3)

In lieu of completing and returning an evaluation form provided pursuant to subsections (1), (5) or (6) of this rule, an owner may have it completed and returned by an accredited assessor.

(4)

Completed and returned evaluation forms shall become void:

(a)

Five years after they are provided by the forester;

(b)

When the ownership of a tax lot changes;

(c)

When a structure is added to a tax lot; or

(d)

Pursuant to a determination made in accordance with the provisions of subsection (3) of OAR 629-044-1100 (Certification).

(5)

When the ownership of a tax lot changes, the previous owner shall notify the new owner of the voiding of the evaluation form under subsection (4)(b) of this rule. The new owner may, as provided in subsection (1)(c) of this rule, request that the forester provide a current copy of OAR 629-044-1000 (Wildland-Urban Interface — Purpose) to 629-044-1110 (Special Assessments) and a new evaluation form.

(6)

When a structure is added to a tax lot, the owner may request that the forester provide a current copy of OAR 629-044-1000 (Wildland-Urban Interface — Purpose) to 629-044-1110 (Special Assessments) and a new evaluation form.
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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