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8. The applicants are advised that this permit is granted for a period of one year and must be renewed for successive one-year periods upon submittal of a Physician's Certificate verifying that the hardship conditions continue to exist. In addition, every five years the Marion County Building Inspection Division requires a septic evaluation for shared systems prior to renewal of hardship conditional uses. OTHER PERMITS, FEES, AND RESTRICTIONS: This approval does not remove or affect covenants or restrictions imposed on the subject property by deed or other instrument. The proposed use may require permits and/or fees from other local, State or Federal agencies. This decision does not take the place of, or relieve the responsibility for, obtaining other permits or satisfying any restrictions or conditions thereon. It is recommended that the agencies mentioned in Finding #6 below be contacted to identify restrictions or necessary permits. The applicant is advised of the following: 10. The applicants should contact the Salem Suburban Fire District to obtain a copy of the District’s Recommended Building Access and Premise Identification regulations and the Marion County Fire Code Applications Guide. Fire District access standards may be more restrictive than County standards. APPEAL PROCEDURE: The Marion County Zone Code provides that certain applications be considered first by the County Planning Director. If there is any doubt that the application conforms with adopted land use policies and regulations the Director must condition or deny the application. Anyone who disagrees with the Director's decision may request that the application be considered by a Marion County hearings officer after a public hearing. The applicant may also request reconsideration (one time only and a fee of $200) on the basis of new information subject to signing an extension of the 150 day time limit for review of zoning applications. A public hearing is held on appeals subject to the appellant paying a $250.00 fee. Requests for reconsideration, or consider- ation by a hearings officer, must be in writing (the form is available from the Planning Division) and received in the Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, by 5:00 p.m. on July 17th, 2026. If you have questions about this decision contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective July 18th, 2026, unless further consideration is requested. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which the decision was based are noted below. l. The subject property is designated Special Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan. The major purpose of this designation and the corresponding SA zone is to promote the continuation of commercial agricultural and forestry operations. A temporary manufactured dwelling or RV under hardship conditions may be approved as a conditional use provided the need is justified and the residence will not have a detrimental impact upon the existing or potential farming and timber activity in the area. 2. The subject property is located on the west side of Moore Road S, approximately one quarter of a mile north of the interstation of Cole Road S and Moore Rd. S. The parcel contains a 2000 dwelling, at least two accessory structures and has a portion of Battle Creek running along the northern property line. The property had an Administrative Review case in the year 2000 (AR00 -035) to replace a mobile home that was originally placed on the property in 1976. The replacement dwelling was approved, and the parcel and dwelling are considered legal for land use purposes. 3. Surrounding properties are similarly zoned SA and are principally engaged in agricultural uses while some lots are smaller wooded lots and used as small acreage residences. 4. Soil Survey of Marion County, Oregon indicates 100% of the subject property is composed of high-value farm soils. 5. A signed Primary Care Provider Certificate has been submitted for Katherine Draper, indicating she has medical conditions that preclude her from maintaining a completely separate and detached dwelling apart from her family. 6. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given an opportunity to comment.