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.
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

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