Land Use Public Hearings

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 VideoStreaming

Submitting Written Testimony or Requesting Information via Email:

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 the day of a public hearing, 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.  

Policy on Written Testimony and/or Additional Written Comments Submitted for Public Hearings

Marion County Planning Commission 

Click on this link for hearings being held before the Marion County Planning Commission

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

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.  (T4S; R1W; Section 02D; tax lots 800 and 900).

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

Applicants Additional Submittal for BOC

City of Aurora BOC Submittal

Applicants Submittal for BOC

Presentation for BOC

Hearing Officers Recommendations

Application

May 27, 2020 

Case: Zone Change/ Comprehensive Plan Change20-001

Request: to change the zone from IUC-LU (Unincorporated Community Industrial – Limited Use) to IUC (Unincorporated Community Industrial), with an exception to Statewide Planning Goal 3 (Agricultural Lands) on a 2.63 acre parcel located at 8685 Portland Road NE, Salem.  (T6S; R2W; Section 17DC; tax lot 1100).

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

Please Note: Due to COVID-19 issues, public hearings will not be open to the public, for in person comments. Any interested persons may comment on the proposal via written testimony which must be received in the Planning Division office by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the hearing. Written comments can be submitted via email at planning@co.marion.or.us or via us mail to: