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Marion County Septic commented: An authorization for a hardship connection will be required. Drainfield must be located and staked out on ground, tank must be pumped and inspected, provide pumping document and create a map showing proposed connection to septic system as well as current connection. All other commenting agencies either did not respond or stated no objection to the proposal. 7. In order to approve a recreational vehicle for use as a medical hardship dwelling the applicant must demonstrate compliance with the specific criteria listed in MCC 17.120.040. These include: A. This subsection contains definitions for the section and is not applicable as a criterion. B. This subsection contains various requirements for application submission, including “a signed statement from a licensed medical professional indicating whether the aged or infirm person has a hardship as defined in subsection (A) of this section. The statement shall also attest whether the licensed medical professional is convinced the person(s) with the hardship must be provided the care so frequently or in such a manner that the caregiver(s) must reside on the same premises” and “identify whether the aged or infirm person(s) and/or caregiver(s) will be residing in the hardship permit dwelling.” The applicant has submitted a signed Primary Care Provider Certificate for John Hohnstein indicating he has medical conditions that preclude him from maintaining a separate and detached dwelling apart from his family. Susan Maloch is a friend who asserts they are capable of assisting John with trips to the doctor and physical care. John will reside in the hardship dwelling which is a recreational vehicle. The criterion is met. C. In the EFU, SA, FT and TC zones, occupancy of a hardship permit dwelling is limited to the term of the hardship suffered by the existing resident or a relative as defined in ORS 215.283(2)(L). The application is in an AR zone, the criterion does not apply. D. When the aged or infirm person must be provided care so frequently or in such a manner that caregiver(s) must reside on the same premises, the aged or infirm person and/or those caregivers providing care for the aged or infirm person may temporarily reside in the hardship permit dwelling for the term necessary to provide care. 1. Those providing the care must show that they will be available and have the skills to provide the care required, as described by the licensed medical professional. 2. Caregivers may reside within a hardship permit dwelling during periods of absence and medically necessary absence. 3. Caregivers shall not have any financial or expense obligation increased for residing in the hardship dwelling during periods of absence and medically necessary absence. The applicant has attested in submission of this application that she (Susan Maloch) possesses the necessary skills to provide the requisite care. The applicant understands the rest of these requirements. The criterion is met. E. A temporary absence or medically necessary absence from the property by the aged or infirm person(s) will not result in the revocation or denial of a hardship permit. 1. When a medically necessary absence results in the aged or infirm person(s) living off of the property for more than 165 days in one calendar year or 165 consecutive days they must provide notice of the medically necessary absence to prevent the absence from being considered an extended absence. 2. Notice of a medically necessary absence that will result in the aged or infirm person(s) living off of the property for more than 165 days in one calendar year or 165 consecutive days must be provided within 14 days of learning that the absence from the property will result in the aged or infirm person having to live away from the property for more than 165 days in one calendar year or 165 consecutive days. 3. Notice of a medically necessary absence must: