OAR 690-051-0250
Land Resources

In order to approve an application, the Director shall apply the following standards:

(1)

Adverse impacts on high value or important farmlands or agricultural land as identified in OAR Chapter 660, Division 33, shall be avoided, minimized or offset by acceptable mitigation.

(2)

Adverse impacts on prime forestlands as defined by the city or county and by the Oregon Forestry Department shall be avoided, minimized, or offset by acceptable mitigation.

(3)

Adverse impacts on wetlands as defined by OAR 141 085 or identified by the Department of State Lands will be avoided, minimized, or offset by acceptable mitigation.

(4)

Project facilities shall be designed and located to avoid or minimize adverse impacts on:

(a)

Outstanding scenic and aesthetic views and sights inventoried in city and county comprehensive plans as required by Statewide Planning Goal 5; and

(b)

Scenic and aesthetic resources identified by state or federal agencies as outstanding, significant or deserving special protection including natural areas designated under ORS 273.563 (Definitions for ORS 273.563 to 273.591) to 273.591 (Natural Areas Program Account).

(5)

Project facilities will be designed and located to blend with adjacent features.

(6)

Mechanical noise caused by the project complies with applicable noise standards in OAR Chapter 340, Division 35.

(7)

The location, design, construction or operation of the project will not:

(a)

Disturb fragile or unstable soils; or

(b)

Cause soil erosion which would impair other water uses.

(8)

Project facilities located in geologically unstable areas are designed with appropriate safeguards.

(9)

Project facilities located in areas subject to naturally occurring conditions or hazards, such as flooding or ice formation are designed to withstand damage to project facilities and allow reasonable access for project maintenance or operation under such conditions.

Source: Rule 690-051-0250 — Land Resources, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=690-051-0250.

690‑051‑0000
Purpose 690‑051‑0010
Definitions 690‑051‑0020
Projects to be Considered by the Commission 690‑051‑0030
Restriction on Filing 690‑051‑0040
Preliminary Permit not Required 690‑051‑0050
Applications: Filing Procedure 690‑051‑0060
Consultation 690‑051‑0070
Applications for Preliminary Permits: Contents and Scope of Evaluation 690‑051‑0080
Application of Standards to Preliminary Permits 690‑051‑0090
Applications for Minor Projects: Contents, Scope of Evaluation and Application of Standards 690‑051‑0095
Applications for Major Projects: Scope of Evaluation and Application of Standards 690‑051‑0100
Application for Major License or Permit: Contents, Scope of Evaluation 690‑051‑0130
Hearings Requirements for Preliminary Permits, Licenses and Permits 690‑051‑0140
Time and Place of Hearings 690‑051‑0150
Filing of Protest and Remonstrances 690‑051‑0160
Standards for Evaluation 690‑051‑0170
Protection of Designated Resource Areas and Special Management Areas 690‑051‑0180
Mitigation, No Net Loss 690‑051‑0190
Water Resources 690‑051‑0200
Fish Resources 690‑051‑0210
Wildlife 690‑051‑0220
Plant Life 690‑051‑0230
Recreation 690‑051‑0240
Hist.: Cultural and Archaeological Resources 690‑051‑0250
Land Resources 690‑051‑0260
Land Use 690‑051‑0280
Need for Power 690‑051‑0290
Consolidated Review 690‑051‑0300
Interim Orders 690‑051‑0320
Competing Applications 690‑051‑0350
Minor Projects, Waiver of Provisions of Act Where the Licensee is Not a Public Utility 690‑051‑0380
Water Rights 690‑051‑0390
Failure to Construct Project or Utilize Water 690‑051‑0400
Fees: Filing and Annual 690‑051‑0410
Agreements Between Municipal and Private Applicants
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 690-051-0250’s source at or​.us