ORS 836.623
Local compatibility and safety requirements more stringent than state requirements

  • criteria
  • water impoundments
  • report to federal agency
  • application to certain activities

(1)

A local government may adopt land use compatibility and safety requirements that are more stringent than the minimum required by Land Conservation and Development Commission rules for issues other than water impoundments where such regulations are within its authority. Local government action regarding new water impoundments shall comply with subsection (2) of this section. If a local government receives information in a hearing on a land use application alleging that public safety requires a higher level of protection than the minimum established in commission rules and if the information is supported by evidence, the governing body shall consider the information and adopt findings explaining the bases for any decision regarding the need for more stringent requirements. Land use requirements regarding safety and compatibility shall consider the effects of mitigation measures or conditions that could reduce safety risks and incompatibility.

(2)

The following requirements and conditions shall apply to safety risks associated with potential bird strike hazards resulting from new water impoundments proposed in close proximity to an airport identified under ORS 836.610 (Local government land use plans and regulations to accommodate airport zones and uses) (1):

(a)

No new water impoundments of one-quarter acre or larger shall be allowed:

(A)

Within an approach corridor and within 5,000 feet from the end of a runway; or

(B)

On land owned by the airport or airport sponsor where the land is necessary for airport operations;

(b)

A local government may adopt regulations that limit the establishment of new water impoundments of one-quarter acre or larger for areas outside an approach corridor and within 5,000 feet of a runway only where the local government adopts findings of fact, supported by substantial evidence in the whole record, that the impoundments are likely to result in a significant increase in hazardous movements of birds feeding, watering or roosting in areas across the runways or approach corridors. The local government shall consider the effects of mitigation measures or conditions that could reduce safety risks and incompatibility;

(c)

A local government may adopt regulations that limit the establishment of new water impoundments of one-quarter acre or larger between 5,000 feet and 10,000 feet of a runway outside an approach corridor and between 5,000 feet and 40,000 feet within an approach corridor for an airport with an instrument approach only where the local government adopts findings of fact, supported by substantial evidence in the whole record, that the impoundments are likely to result in a significant increase in hazardous movements of birds feeding, watering or roosting in areas across the runways or approach corridors. The local government shall consider the effects of mitigation measures or conditions that could reduce safety risks and incompatibility;

(d)

If a local government receives information and supporting evidence in the hearing process that alleges a significant increase in hazardous movements of birds feeding, watering or roosting in areas across the runways or approach corridors, the local government shall consider the information and evidence and adopt findings as required by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection explaining the bases for any decision regarding the need to limit the establishment of new water impoundments of one-quarter acre or larger; and

(e)

Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection, wetlands mitigation required for projects located within the areas identified in paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection shall be authorized where it is not practicable to provide off-site mitigation.

(3)

A local government that receives information under subsection (2)(d) of this section shall forward the information to the Federal Aviation Administration for review and comment prior to any final action by the local government to impose a compatibility or safety standard more stringent than required by rule of the Land Conservation and Development Commission.

(4)

Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to a storm water management basin established by an airport identified under ORS 836.610 (Local government land use plans and regulations to accommodate airport zones and uses) (1) or agricultural water impoundments in which the water is used directly for growing crops such as cranberries or rice.

(5)

Subsection (2)(a) to (c) of this section does not apply to seaplane landing areas.

(6)

As used in this section, “significant” means a level of increased flight activity by birds across approach corridors and runways that is more than incidental or occasional, considering the existing ambient levels of flight activity by birds in the vicinity. [1997 c.859 §9]
Note: See note under 836.608 (Airport operation as matter of state concern).

Source: Section 836.623 — Local compatibility and safety requirements more stringent than state requirements; criteria; water impoundments; report to federal agency; application to certain activities, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors836.­html.

836.005
Definitions
836.010
Availability of services of department
836.015
Financial assistance by director
836.020
Department as municipal agent
836.025
Establishment of airports and air navigation facilities by department
836.030
Disposal of property
836.035
Effect of statute on airport zoning
836.040
Joint exercise of power
836.045
Condemnation by department
836.050
Condemnation of railroad or public utility property
836.055
Commercial concessions at state airports and air navigation facilities
836.060
Operation of state airports by private persons
836.065
Liens of state for repairs, improvements or services to personal property
836.070
Use of federal and other moneys
836.072
Use of moneys from increase in taxes
836.075
State airway system
836.080
Exemptions from ORS 836.085 to 836.120
836.085
Approval of airport sites
836.090
Application for site approval
836.095
Approval criteria and conditions
836.100
Revocation of approval
836.105
Licensing of airports
836.110
Revocation of license
836.115
Public hearing regarding site or license
836.120
Unlicensed airport operation prohibited
836.200
Authority to establish airports
836.205
Acquisition of lands declared to be for public purpose
836.210
Delegation of authority to develop and maintain airports
836.215
Municipal acquisition of property for airports
836.220
Source of airport funds
836.230
Use of funds from operation
836.240
Authorization to budget and levy taxes
836.245
Authority as supplemental
836.250
Acquisition by municipality of real property contiguous to airport
836.340
Procedure for relocation of public utility property
836.410
Permanent closure of public use airport
836.500
Marks and lights on structures or obstructions
836.505
Designation of landing places on public lands
836.510
Use of certain ocean beaches as landing fields
836.515
Petition to set aside shore as landing field
836.520
Action on petition
836.525
Enforcement of ORS 836.510 and 836.520
836.530
Rules and standards
836.535
Hazards to air navigation prohibited
836.600
Policy
836.605
Definitions for ORS 836.600 to 836.630
836.608
Airport operation as matter of state concern
836.610
Local government land use plans and regulations to accommodate airport zones and uses
836.612
Approval or expansion of land use activities subject to prior court decisions
836.616
Rules for airport uses and activities
836.619
State compatibility and safety standards for land uses near airports
836.623
Local compatibility and safety requirements more stringent than state requirements
836.625
Application to airport uses of land use limitations in farm use zones
836.630
Siting of new airports to comply with land use laws
836.640
Definitions for ORS 836.640 and 836.642
836.642
Program for through the fence operations
836.990
Civil penalties
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