Public Hearings

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: CCTV Video Streaming

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; 9:30 AM

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

February 24, 2021

Case: Zone Change/Comprehensive Plan Change/Partition 19-005

Request: To receive testimony on a request to change the zone from SA (Special Agriculture) to AR-2 (Acreage Residential - 2 Acre Minimum) with an exception to statewide Goal 3 (Agricultural Land) and Goal 14 (Urbanization) on a 20.46 acre parcel, and then a partition to divide the 20.46 acre parcel into three parcels containing 2 acres, 2 acres, and 16.46 acres each on property located in the 2400 block of 62nd Avenue SE, Salem. 

Staff contact: Joe Fennimore; gfennimore@co.marion.or.us

Notice of Public Hearing

Hearings Officer's Recommendation

Applicant's Supplemental Information

Board of Commissioner's Decision