Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024
Section 736-016-0015 - Special Use Permit Application Form and Requirements(1) A person proposing an activity or use on park land subject to a special use permit under this division must apply to the department on a form provided by the department. The form will provide: (a) Space to fill in the information required under section (5); and(b) A current rate sheet listing overnight, day use and group rates from OAR chapter 736, division 15;(c) A list of insurance requirements including the activities or uses considered as high risk for purposes of insurance limits and the department criteria for evaluation of insurance adjustments; and(d) An explanation of the process and criteria used by the department in evaluating a special use permit application under this division; and(e) Examples of activities that are allowed without a special use permit, activities that will require a special use permit and activities that will not be allowed, to assist applicants in determining if they need a special use permit.(2) An application for a special use permit must fully complete the form described in section (1) and be accompanied by an application fee in the amount of $100 unless the department waives such fee under OAR 736-016-0025.(3) The department will not accept applications more than nine months in advance of the activity or use commencement date.(4) Unless an exception is approved by the park manager or designee, the department will not consider a special use permit application received less than 30 days prior to the commencement date of the activity or use.(5) To be accepted by the park manager or designee for consideration, an application must include the following information or an explanation why the information is not applicable to the proposed activity or use: (b) Name of park, ocean shore or other recreation area where the activity or use on park land is proposed;(c) Name and address of applicant;(d) Name, address and phone number of the person who will be on site and responsible for the permit compliance during the activity or use;(e) Purpose for which the permit is being requested;(f) Date(s) and hour(s) of activity, including setup and cleanup times;(g) Description of the activities to be performed on park land;(h) The number of participants involved;(i) A site plan indicating the location of activities and construction of all facilities, structures and utilities, including staging areas;(j) Description of parking and security arrangements;(k) Description of plans for use of amplified sound, alcohol, participant entry/ticket fees and sale of food, beverages, souvenirs, goods or other services;(l) A plan for timely cleanup and restoration of park area;(m) Subsections (a) through (l) are not an exclusive list of the elements required for a permit. The applicant shall anticipate other measures necessary to ensure public safety and protect park resources, depending upon the character of the park area and conditions existing at the time.(6) Any activity or use shall comply with applicable state and local codes, rules and ordinances. The applicant will obtain any additional state and local permits required for the activity or use prior to the beginning of the activity or use. The applicant must provide the park manager proof that all required permits have been obtained upon request.(7) Within 14 calendar days of receiving a complete application, the park manager or designee, based on an evaluation of the criteria in OAR 736-016-0010 (4), will approve, approve with conditions, request additional information, or deny the permit application consistent with the policies set forth in this division.(8) If the department determines the application will not meet evaluation criteria provided in OAR 736-016-0010 (4) the applicant may modify and resubmit the application.(9) The department will return a denied application to the applicant with an explanation listing one or more reasons for denial. (10) An applicant may appeal a permit application denied by a department manager to that manager's supervisor for reconsideration.(11) The department will not require an additional application fee if an application is resubmitted to the department within 120 days from the date the department returned the application.Or. Admin. R. 736-016-0015
PR 11-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 6-26-81; PR 15-1981, f. & ef. 11-20-81; PR 11-1986, f. & ef. 7-9-86; PR 5-1992, f. & cert. ef. 9-24-92; PR 7-1994, f. & cert. ef. 7-11-94; PRD 7-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-17-12Stat. Auth.: ORS 184 & 390.124
Stats. Implemented: ORS 390.111, 390.121 & 390.124