Land Use Public Hearings
Please Note: In order to conform to COVID-19 protocols, there is limited seating available in the hearing room. We ask that any interested person (or representative) wishing to provide comments or testimony in person attend by themselves.
You can also comment or testify during the hearing by phone by pre-registering on the following website: Public Hearing Registration no later than 4:00 pm on the day before the Hearing. If you wish to view a live stream of the hearing please visit:
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Submitting Written Testimony or Requesting Information via Email:
Policy on Written Testimony and/or Additional Written Comments Submitted for Public Hearings
Any form of communication (mail, fax, email, etc.) for a land use hearing must be received in the Planning Division office by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the hearing. If you must submit written testimony or comments or request information via email, make sure you receive confirmation that the email was received. It is possible the county's anti-virus or spam software will block an email or slow delivery. Either request a reply or call our office to confirm at (503) 588-5038. If you have questions or need information on a particular case, call our office and ask to speak to the staff contact for that case. Written comments can be submitted via email at planning@co.marion.or.us or via us mail to:
Marion County Planning Division
5155 Silverton Rd NE
Salem, OR 97305
Marion County Board of Commissioners
Click on this link for hearings being held before the
Marion County Board of Commissioners
Day and Time: Wednesdays; 9:30a.m.
Location: Senator Hearing Room, first floor, Courthouse Square Building, 555 Court St. NE, Salem
Note: Hearing dates, time and location are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. The schedule listed below may not be complete. Confirmation with Planning Division staff at (503) 588-5038 is advised.
Marion Board of Commissioners Schedule
September 30, 2020
Case: Legislative Amendment 20-002
Request: to amend the Marion County Comprehensive plan by adopting the Aurora-Donald Interchange Area Management Plan into the Marion County Rural Transportation System Plan and adopting conforming amendments.
Staff contact: Brandon Reich; breich@co.marion.or.us
Aurora-Donald Interchange Area Management Plan
August 26, 2020
Case: Administrative Review 20-022
Request: to determine whether the provision of water service from an existing city utility facility is consistent with Comprehensive Plan Rural Services Policies: Special District Policy #7 on land zoned SA (Special Agriculture) located at 7209 Combest Lane SE, 7251 Witzel Road SE, and 7281 Witzel Road SE, Turner.
Staff contact: Brandon Reich; breich@co.marion.or.us
Notice of Public Hearing
Application
Site Plan
Zone Map
August 12, 2020
Case: Zone Change / Comprehensive Plan Change 20-002
Request: to change the zone from EFU (Exclusive Farm Use) to TC (Timber Conservation) and to change the Comprehensive Plan designation from Primary Agriculture to Forest Land on a 187 acres located in 18,900 block of Old Mehama Road SE, Stayton.
Staff contact: Alyssa Schrems; aschrems@co.marion.or.us
Notice of Public Hearing
Application
Site Plan
Zone Map
July 29, 2020
Case: Subdivision/Adjustment 20-001
Request:to receive testimony on a request to appeal the Planning Commissions denial of an application to subdivide a 21,700 square foot parcel into seven lots, with an adjustment to reduce the minimum lot width, in a RM (Multiple-Family Residential) zone located at 4165 and 4167 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem.
Staff contact: Joe Fennimore; gfennimore@co.marion.or.us
Notice of Public Hearing
PC Decision
Application
Site Plan
Zone Map
June 3, 2020
Case: Zone Change/ Comprehensive Plan Change/ Conditional Use 19-002
Request: to change the zone from EFU (Exclusive Farm Use) to P (Public), change the Comprehensive Plan designation from Primary Agriculture to Public and Semi Public, with an exception to Statewide Planning Goal 3 (Agricultural Lands) and Goal 14 (Urbanization), and a Conditional Use to construct an airport-related facility on a 16.54 acre parcel located at 22515 Airport Road NE, Aurora.
Staff contact: Joe Fennimore;
gfennimore@co.marion.or.us
Written Testimony PT3
Written Testimony PT2
Written Testimony
Applicants Additional Submittal for BOC
City of Aurora BOC Submittal
Applicants Submittal for BOC
Presentation for BOC
Hearing Officers Recommendations
Application
Marion County Hearings Officer
Day and Time: Wednesdays; 4:00 p.m.
Location: Senator Hearing Room, first floor, Courthouse Square Building, 555 Court St. NE, Salem
Note: Hearing dates, time and location are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. The schedule listed below may not be complete. Confirmation with Planning Division staff at (503) 588-5038 is advised.
Marion County Hearings Officer Schedule
September 3, 2020
Case: Zone Change / Comprehensive Plan Change 20-004
Request: to receive testimony on request to change the zone from EFU (Exclusive Farm Use) to AR-10 (Acreage Residential 10-Acre Minimum) and to change the Comprehensive Plan designation from Primary Agriculture to Acreage Residential on a 20 acre portion of the 164.98 acre property located in the 1400 block of 84th Place SE.
Staff contact: Alyssa Schrems; aschrems@co.marion.or.us
Notice of Public Hearing
Application
Site Plan
Zone Map
August 20, 2020
Case: Conditional Use 20-025
Request: to receive testimony on a request to establish a civic organization on a 2.45 acre property in a UT-1 (Urban Transition 1-acre minimum) zone located at 22057 Emma St SE, Stayton.
Notice of Public Hearing
Staff Decision
Application
Site Plan
Zone Map
August 20, 2020
Case: Administrative Review 20-019
Request: to receive testimony on a request to place a lot of record dwelling on a 4.71 acre property in the SA (Special Agriculture) zone located in the 6300 block of Skyline Road S. Salem.
Staff contact: Alyssa Schrems; aschrems@co.marion.or.us
Notice of Public Hearing
Application
Site Plan
Zone Map
Staff Report
August 13, 2020
Case: Zone Change / Comprehensive Plan Change 20-003
Request: to change the zone from SA (Special Agriculture) to C (Commercial) and to change the Comprehensive Plan designation from Special Agriculture to Commercial, with an exception to Statewide Planning Goal 3 (Agricultural Lands) on 21 acres located at 5695-5775 Gaffin Road SE, Salem.
Staff contact: Lindsey King; lking@co.marion.or.us
Notice of Public Hearing
Application
Transportation Impact Study
Site Plan
Zone Map
Staff Report
June 18, 2020
Case: Floodplain/Greenway 20-003
Request: to install a dock and gangway in identified 100 year floodplain of the Willamette River at Butteville Landing (River Mile 42.9), in the 10,500 block of Butte Street NE, Aurora.
Staff contact: Brandon Reich; breich@co.marion.or.us
Written Testimony PT13
Written Testimony PT12
Written Testimony PT11
Written Testimony PT10
Written Testimony PT9
Written Testimony PT8
Written Testimony PT7
Written Testimony PT6
Written Testimony PT5
Written Testimony PT4
Written Testimony PT3
Written Testimony PT2
Written Testimony PT1
Notice of Public Hearing
Appeal Application
Staff Decision
Application
Site Plan
Zone Map
