OAR 736-020-0060
Review and Issuance of Emergency Permit
(1)
Upon inspection of the site by a Department employee or authorized representative of the Department, an emergency permit may be issued, written or oral, by an employee specifically designated by the Director to issue an Ocean Shore Permit. Any emergency permit granted orally shall be reduced to writing by the Department within 10 days. An emergency permit shall name the property owner of record and the applicant, if other than the property owner, and list required conditions.(2)
In accordance with Statewide Planning Goal #18, Beaches and Dunes, emergency permits for beachfront protective structures may be issued only where development existed on January 1, 1977, or where an exception to this Goal 18 implementation requirement has been approved by the appropriate local jurisdiction.(3)
Prior to issuance of an emergency permit, the Department shall contact the local government to describe the proposed emergency measures and obtain certification that the proposed measures are in compliance with the local comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances. When local government cannot be reached due to the time of day, day of week, or failed communications systems, the Department may issue an emergency permit without local certification of compliance with the local comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances. In such cases, the Department shall advise the permittee that the Department’s emergency permit is provisional and may be rescinded if the proposed emergency measures are determined to be not in compliance with the local comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any required permits from the local government. The emergency permit issued by the Department shall not be considered valid until all local permits have been obtained.(4)
Prior to issuance of an emergency permit, the Department shall request recommendations from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on minimizing adverse impacts to wildlife or habitat values, and the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, for information on geologic hazards.(5)
Upon issuance of an emergency permit, the Department shall provide notice to the local government, the Department of Land Conservation and Development, the Division of State Lands, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.
Source:
Rule 736-020-0060 — Review and Issuance of Emergency Permit, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=736-020-0060.