2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 11, Chapters 431 - 470
ORS Chapter 433
433.763 Compliance with land use regulations required; criteria for approval.

(1) Any gathering of more than 3,000 persons which continues or can reasonably be expected to continue for more than 120 hours within any three-month period and any part of which is held in open spaces shall be allowed by a county planning commission if all of the following occur:

(a) The organizer makes application for a permit to the county planning commission.

(b) The applicant demonstrates to the county planning commission that the applicant has complied or can comply with the requirements for an outdoor mass gathering permit set out in ORS 433.750.

(c) The county planning commission shall make findings that:

(A) Any permits required by the applicable land use regulations have been granted; and

(B) The proposed gathering:

(i) Is compatible with existing land uses; and

(ii) Does not materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern of the area.

(2) The provisions of ORS 433.755 apply to any gatherings reviewed or approved under this section.

(3) A decision granting or denying a permit under this section may be appealed to the county governing body as provided in ORS 215.402 to 215.438.

(4) If a county has not created a planning commission as provided in ORS 215.030, the county governing body, or such other person as the governing body designates shall receive the application and make the findings and decision required by this section. [1985 c.758 7]