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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-129-Minutes for Meeting March 14,2012 Recorded 4/9/2012FICIAL NANCYDESCHUBLANKENSHIPTES COUNTY CLERKDS CJ 2012'J29 COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 04109/2012 09;14;51 AM 11111111-1II T 12- Do not remove this page from original document. Deschutes County Clerk Certificate Page Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012 Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend Present were Commissioners Alan Unger and Tammy Baney; Commissioner Anthony DeBone was out of the office. Also present was Interim County Administrator Erik Kropp; Laurie Craghead, County Counsel; Tom Anderson, Nick Lelack, Paul Blikstad and Will Groves, Community Development; Capt. Tim Edwards, Darryl Nakahira and Roger Dosier, Sheriff's Office; and approximately forty other citizens. Vice Chair Unger opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. Before the Board was Citizen Input. Bill Rainey, a volunteer with Red Cross and Sisters Community Action Team, said their goal is for Sisters country to have the highest individual preparedness level in Oregon. They are planning their preparedness fair, which is free. (A copy of his statement is attached for reference) Since funding from some sources is no longer available, he requested funding of $5,000 from the County to be able to have this event. Commissioner Baney thanked him for bringing this to the Board's attention. Preparation and prevention are the way to go before there is actually a disaster. She advised Mr. Rainey to make application for economic development discretionary grant funds through County Administration. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 1 of 24 Pages 3. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Resolution No. 2012- 015, Declaring a Sole Source Procurement for the Sheriffs Office Video Surveillance System Upgrade. Darryl Nakahira and Roger Dosier explained the item. The sole source procurement makes financial sense because there is only one vendor to service and provide upgrades for the current system. It is already budgeted. A new system would be at least twice as costly, per inquiries with other vendors. BANEY: Move signature of Resolution No. 2012-015. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: UNGER: Yes. Vice Chair votes yes. 4. Before the Board was a Public Hearing and Consideration of First and Second Readings, by Title Only, and Adoption by Emergency, of Ordinance No. 2012-003, Clarifying the Geographic Area for Representatives of the Historic Preservation and Historical Landmarks Commission. Vice Chair Unger read the opening statement. In regard to conflicts of interest, neither Commissioner had any to disclose. Nick Lelack explained that a new Landmarks Commission has been established, since the cities of Bend and Redmond have formed their own. The County's group would cover areas outside of the city limits of most of the cities. Eleven applications have been received. The City of Sisters is not required to appoint a member but can do so; otherwise the County can appoint that member. The name will be changed to Historic (rather than Historical) Landmarks Commission. The request is for this to be an emergency adoption, to make it effective at the same time as the ordinance adopted earlier on the same issue, so that membership can be consistent. Citizen William Kuhn testified that about a mile from his property is the historic dam. He would like to see the old control tower added to the list. He said that the control tower has been the subject of significant vandalism, and he wants to raise it to a level of being included as having historical significance. Commissioner Baney said the Juvenile Justice detention group may be able to take care of graffiti in these types of instances. Mr. Kuhn stated that it now has graffiti on it, and any help would be appreciated. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 2 of 24 Pages Being no further testimony, Vice Chair Unger closed the public hearing. BANEY: Move first and second readings of Ordinance No. 2012-003, by title only. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: UNGER: Yes. Vice Chair votes yes. Vice Chair conducted the first and second readings of the Ordinance, by title only. BANEY: Move adoption of Ordinance No. 2012-003, by emergency. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: UNGER: Yes. Vice Chair votes yes. 5. Before the Board was a Public Hearing and Consideration of First and Second Readings, by Title Only, and Adoption by Emergency, of Ordinance No. 2012-004, Establishing Provisions for Agri-Tourism and Other Commercial Events and Activities, to Amend the Winery Standards in the Exclusive Farm Use Zone. Vice Chair Unger read the opening statement on this item. Regarding conflicts of interest, Commissioner Baney said that they have had a number of work sessions and business meetings at which this issue was discussed, but all are on the record. Vice Chair Unger indicated the same. No challenges were offered from the public. Mr. Lelack provided a staff report, and indicated Chair DeBone said he would be watching this hearing either live or from the recording. Mr. Lelack indicated there are documents available to the public; and then gave a PowerPoint presentation on the history of this issue. (A copy of handouts and the presentation are attached for reference) Another consideration is, if the ordinance is felt to be appropriate, whether it should be adopted by emergency so that it would be effective immediately. Mr. Lelack explained how the Senate Bill 960 has affected what the County can and cannot do. However, some issues were still not clearly explained, so the County will have to define certain things, such as direct access, and how these situations fit with the outdoor mass gathering ordinance. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 3 of 24 Pages State laws regarding farm use means that the land's primarily purpose would be to obtain obtaining a profit in money from farm-related uses. HB 3280 has to do with wineries. Those provisions expire in January 2014. Local jurisdictions must assure public health and safety. Anyone can apply for a winery even if the County has not yet adopted this; and those applicants would not be subject to health and safety requirements until such time the County adopts the ordinance. So for that reason, it is important to move forward. DLCD notified the County that the prohibition regarding combining events was not clear; so a single permit, stand-alone section was added. DLCD feels that the County is more restrictive than the DLCD thinks is necessary. Mr. Lelack stated that letters and other testimony have been received from various entities and individuals, and these documents are now a part of the record. If the ordinance is adopted by emergency, it would allow those who wish to schedule some events the time to do so this year. It will still take time for permitting and inspections. In regard to the process, an Administrative Determination is proposed. It is not a conditional use permit issue. The fee is $785 at this time. If the criteria is not met in the application or it is contentious, a hearing before a Hearings Officer may be required, at a cost of up to $3,000. If it is then appealed, it would go to the State. There is a renewal requirement every two to four years, and that fee has not yet been determined. The Board can keep the public hearing open to a date and time certain, close the oral record and keep the written open for a specific period of time, or close the hearing and do first reading only, or conduct the first and second readings and move adoption by emergency. Commissioner Unger asked how the potential cost of services will be conveyed to the public. Mr. Lelack stated that they hope to put a brochure together detailing what farm use actually is, how a use qualifies, the process and the cost. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 4 of 24 Pages Commissioner Baney asked if there is a way to link growing hay with a wedding event; in effect, what the minimum standards are. If someone raises cattle and intends to serve those steaks at a wedding, are there also health issues to consider. Mr. Lelack said agri-tourism has to have a direct link. They have to have a farm use on the property. One thing in the application, based on State law, is a written description of the proposal, duration, structures, etc., but they are not going to require paved parking or ADA access, and similar things. State law did not require these to be addressed. Commissioner Baney asked about farm tax deferral and what happens if they intend to use an acre or two for other things. Mr. Lelack said this was not discussed because the uses are temporary and of limited duration, unlike a home occupation that may be more permanent. It depends whether the use affects the overall use of the land. Commissioner Unger asked about the DLCD notification. Mr. Lelack feels the County's prohibition was greater, but the two Bills cancel each other out regarding the number of events. Laurie Craghead said she is not clear on what DLCD wants. She thought if these events were approved, you could not combine others with them. But DLCD feels this is more restrictive than they meant. What she thinks they mean is that you can't have another outdoor mass gathering if it is agricultural- related, but this is not clear either. It seems that you'd either need to prohibit other kinds of gatherings or you don't have to, but it is hard to interpret and lacks clarity. Mr. Lelack provided a copy of staff s suggestions and the DLCD response. Vice Chair Unger opened the meeting for testimony. Capt. Tim Edwards of the Sheriff s Office said that the Sheriff s Office is opposed to any ordinance that requires a certain decibel level determination. Also, a 100-foot setback seems silly to them. It is too minimal to be effective in many cases, and they oppose this wording. Mr. Lelack stated the winery provisions are for 100 feet. There were no setbacks established in the other Bill, so they made it consistent. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 5 of 24 Pages Capt. Edwards asked about access to the property. Mr. Lelack said that law enforcement would be the only ones allowed to do so. Capt. Edwards would like other agencies to also have access when appropriate and not have the burden fall totally on the Sheriff s Office. John Shepherd of Sisters said he is concerned about non-agricultural use of land. His land is very private, but he has no irrigation and no way to make a profit from his land. He is also a pastor and has had weddings there before. He does not have true agricultural or winery land due to the lack of irrigation, and wondered if there is a way to continue this type of use. He could have chickens but the predators would make short work of them. He feels his land is perfect for weddings because it is private, that type of activity would not displace farm land, and is about the only viable use of his land. Gretchen Pederson of Tumalo testified she lives on ten acres. She has a lot to lose if neighbors have events, but she knows they want to make extra money in this economic climate. She is concerned about noise and lighting. She loves the night sky and would want to see lights directed downward and not onto adjacent properties. She agrees with the Sheriff that setbacks should be greater. Robert Pederson of Tumalo is mostly concerned about the noise issue. Determining decibel levels is not that accurate. Some noises vary according to terrain or the type of music, and a loud noise can occur off and on. A much better way to deal with the noise is to have a setback of one-quarter of a mile or more. Otherwise there would need to be acoustic noise only. He is speaking only of music; other farm uses would not apply. It is easy to determine one- quarter mile, making enforcement much easier. Kerry Downs of Dodds Road, said they have been dealing with this issue for five years, involving a lot of time, effort and money. His biggest concern is that the State saw fit to pass a law that gave the County discretion whether to use the law. The Planning Commission has done its work and now it is back to the Board again. It is time to let this go through. They are talking about up to six events. He feels no one will qualify for anything more than that. He also urged, as an applicant under SB 960, the hurdle is not that he has to relate the hay he grows with a wedding; he merely has to prove that he has a farm activity going on. That direct connection is not needed, but only that he has a farming activity there. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 6 of 24 Pages Regarding noise, the Sheriff's testimony and decibel levels, that decibel level gives the Sheriff s Office more authority rather than less. The nuisance law is much more subjective, and the decibel level gives them more power. The same meter could be used as it is in the outdoor mass gathering ordinance. The decibel level option gives them more rather than less control. The nuisance noise law does not work well. He said that the State did its due diligence regarding the 100-foot setback. One hundred feet is a minimum level to the property line, not necessarily from a house. People say they moved to the country for a peaceful, rural lifestyle. But they had to get a conditional use permit to have a house there. They are subject to all of the noises, smells and activities that go along with farming. There is no guarantee of quiet in a farming area. He wants this to pass and move on. Commissioner Baney said that it is good that the State finally took action, but the County is tasked with having to figure out the details. Harry Ketrenos of Powell Butte, read a statement (a copy of which is attached). He the Board to slow down, as he feels it is already too late for this season, so it is not an emergency. The Planning Commission felt the vendors would police themselves, but they do not follow regulations or consideration of neighbors. They use inappropriate parking and toilet facilities. Wineries may be different but they had events before paying permit fees. He added that if this is approved, funding needs to be there for enforcement. The event operators need to provide funding for code enforcement. All health, safety and other agencies should have full access. He feels the acreage requirement is too small unless someone is holding small dinner parties. Otherwise there needs to be a lot of land. He added that the neighbors have rights to not have property values decrease, and deal with noise, pollution, obstructions to views, unsafe roads, etc. Gigi (Janet) Meyer of Sunflower Farms in Alfalfa said she grows vegetables, eggs and dairy goats, to sell to a local resort and others. She had a question regarding whether these uses require the payment of the $750 fee. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 7 of 24 Pages As a small scale farmer, she would benefit from hosting small dinners using local produce and products, at her property. Many farmers like her can't make it. Local food farms are protective of the community and should be fostered and encouraged. Small scale agriculture and ag-related uses should be able to waive the fee. She could not make $750 doing this work to pay the fee. She moved to the country for quality of life, and she appreciates farming and the natural surroundings. If a mass gathering and amplified music was next door, she'd be chased back into her house. However, she is a small scale farmer. The County should encourage small farmers to continue farming by removing barriers for them to supplement their income. They do need to be careful, however, of other large, intrusive events in the countryside. Commissioner Baney noted that she does not think they are trying to police small dinner parties. Ms. Meyer said hers would be chef dinners. Brasada Ranch would like to do a few small events there. The ideas behind pumpkin patches, farm stands, etc. are supportive of this kind of thing. Commissioner Baney suggested that she work with staff on this. John Blanchard of Bend stated that they live in a cluster of MUA zoned homes, on about two- acre lots, and their personal experience was a desire for peace and quiet. These lots were fully developed over the years, with a stable level of sanctuary. The Christian Life Center built nearby. They live about 3700 feet behind the stage. They get a lot of residual noise from the Center's events. Another bed & breakfast lies to the northeast and has mass gatherings occasionally, and can be heard. In addition to the noise, the traffic at Hamby and Ward Road, driveways and other roads is a landing spot for car accidents. The State proposed closing their ingress to Highway 20 because of this. Nothing was really done, partly because it was their only northern egress. There are no turn lanes, so turns are a big problem. Susan Blanchard added that when people live where there is farming, they should be used to noise. However, it is minimal and they knew this was to be expected. Other things are creeping up that are not farming. (A copy of their statement is attached for reference) Paul Dewey, Central Oregon Landwatch, submitted six letters, each addressing a separate issue such as road access, the number of events, sanitation, etc. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 8 of 24 Pages Landwatch has supported the efforts of small farmers like Ms. Meyers, who provide a real service to the community. They deserve more flexibility. He is not sure this ordinance gets to that. She and others like her need this support. What is driving this is not the needs of small farmers, but people who want commercial events on their land. There might need to be another effort to specifically address situations like the one she is in. He is not sure this ordinance as written will help her and others, as it is a little too open-ended. People anticipate weddings, but what other things can go on for 72 hours. He feels they are opening the door a bit too widely at the beginning and this may result in unintended consequences. He also wanted to echo the problem regarding the Christian Life Center's events. He represented some of the neighbors. This was supposed to be a maximum of 70 db for 3 hours, four times a year max. The fact that this can be heard 7/10 of a mile away was not contemplated. 70 db is loud and carries a long way. What they are looking at here is up to 18 times a year over 72 hours each time. He understands the Sheriff s issue, not wanting to have to police this kind of thing. Just because the outdoor mass gathering ordinance allow this, it is not appropriate for dozens of other events. He asked that the record be kept open for at least additional written comments. Brenda Pace, Bend, knows this has been going on for a long time, as she was previously on the Planning Commission. She said there still apparently needs some tweaking to be done. The Central Oregon Food Council deserves respect. A few were for the events ordinance and most of them were concerned about it. The decibel level being the same as a mass gathering, 72 hours, on ten acres is too much. The State set no limits on the size, but ten acres still seems too small. The element of agri-tourisrri linking into allowing an event is a concern. If these are agriculturally related operations, why does someone have to get a permit if they have someone else come in to help. She did not assume this definition needs a permit. Agri-tourism does not allow commercial events such as weddings. She thought they were trying to permit the things that are truly agri-tourism with a strong connection. If they have to get a permit, it is entirely different than she thought it was. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 9 of 24 Pages Some events will do better in some locations, and some neighbors will get along okay, so this seems to be a trial balloon. To do this, there needs to be a clear understanding of what a violation is, so a permit can be terminated or not renewed. This part needs to be very clear. In terms of violations, if there is a $720 per day fee for a violation, they can pay the fee; but do they have to keep paying this as a cost of doing business. Lisa McDonald, Neff Road, said she held a wedding event but got shut down by the County. She thinks this, has been talked to death, since the State has opened the door for decisions. She has personally submitted fourteen letters for the public record from various entities and businesses. These are people who are looking at this as a broad brush for the County, not just considering farm or non-farm. She has a stack of 350 letters not yet submitted. They do not have a text amendment reference on them, but provide support for broad use of the land. (The letters are attached for reference) She said all of the letters are pro-wedding. She wants these to be heard. They have worked hard to fine-tune this situation, from music, traffic, lighting, safety and health. They can talk these issues to death but it has taken five years to get to this amendment. They are not trying to replace farmland or destroy the rural feel. They want to give farmers on this side of the mountains a chance to make a living. The State realized this and have given the locals an opportunity to address this. It is clean, but has become way too complicated. In any economic place, if there is a void that needs to be filled, someone will fill it. This gives the County control. Otherwise the six or seven places now doing this that are not being controlled will continue. Or this can be addressed and everyone follows the rules. Best case, this opens the County to economic benefit and allows people access to beautiful places without taking farm ground away. Since they are limited to six events, neighbors might have to listen to life's joy and music six nights a year. As citizens and Commissioners, she asked that they put this into effect as required through the State law. Too much time, money and effort has already been spent. She encouraged the Board to get this thing done. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 10 of 24 Pages Cerstin Cheatham of Moonlight Catering agreed. She supports having weddings on farmland. This would advance her business but also an entirely local wedding industry, as well as the community economy. Open spaces connect people to the natural setting that make Central Oregon unique. She was here to comment five years ago to look for a logical recommendation. She urges that they seize this opportunity to allow weddings to take place on farmland. James Gindlespearth of Bend stated that he is not opposed to real farmers making money to support their farms. What is lacking is that no one put out a clear definition of a farmer. A doctor who has a hobby farm is not a farmer. A farmer's primary occupation should be farming or making most of his or her income from farming. They deserve support. He feels the noise restriction is way out of line. In regard to mass gatherings, he feels County Counsel made it up. Oregon has OAR's, including a list of 340 tables for industry and commercial use, 60 db for six minutes out of every hour. They say they will abide by this. He asked if this number if real, or if there is a reason that it is not used. He bought rural farm land expecting some noise from farming. He did not choose this lifestyle to listen to music. People can't have a rooster in the city, so it is also inappropriate to have loud music in the country. He added that 26 db is a standard number for rural areas; 30 to 40 is twice as loud. 70 db is 16 times louder than normal rural noises. He bought a db meter to find out what normal noise levels are. If he is in the country, he expects 30 db. Awbrey Butte is 40 db. Condos downtown are 50 db. Someone who lives in the country sees a remarkable difference. He offered to demonstrate how invasive different levels of noises are. The 100-foot setback or 70 db is not reasonable. Ed (James) Criss of La Pine and a Planning Commission member, stated he is a rural person. He has had lots of experience dealing with music and db. He feels the noise limit for all those areas is conservative. It is much higher in urban settings. This is a starting point, a compromise. The bottom line is that in the comprehensive plan, it is clear that it is intended to address expectations and the rights of property owners. They try to reach a place where all can live with it. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 11 of 24 Pages It is important that he did not see a lot of tolerance. As a sound engineer, people are subjective about noise; much depends on the type of music or noise and whether you like it. There needs to be some tolerance of others. 70 db at a property line is not that bad. His speaking today is at 78 db. If you are on ten acres instead of 100 acres, obviously you will reach 70 faster. It is very hard to regulate, and there is responsibility on both sides. They need to start somewhere and go from there. 70 db is consistent with the mass gathering law, so there should be no confusion. They tried to reach compromise, and it can work. One economic thing not discussed is the effect on the art community. Most venues have gone away. This offers work to artists and others. The Planning Commission did agonize over these decisions. It was not easy, and they considered all opinions. Commissioner Unger noted that the recommendation was a vote of 4 to 3; he asked that Mr. Criss speak to this split. Mr. Criss indicated that they all wavered at some point. They went through a lot of deliberations regarding activities supplemental to agriculture. It does not deal with just a product you can sell or use at an event. It is whether you can keep your agricultural land in use. He does not want to see marginal agricultural lands go to waste. These owners need to be able to keep their land. He was in the middle of the issue, since involved all have property rights. Leslie Ketrenos of Powell Butte asked that the Board please not adopt this as written. She feels it is bad policy for agricultural lands, and they would not gain any financial benefit. Local businesses already in this business will lose. Most vendors offering an outdoor setting do not require you to use their vendors and caterers. Neighbors will have property values decrease, livestock will be stressed, and there will be negative impacts on rural roads and traffic. She indicated she feels that ten acres is too small except for small dinner parties. Perhaps they should allow one person per acre. This would help with a number of things, and is a good alternative for smaller acreages. 70 db is too loud for small parcels and the timeframe. In a rural setting, they expect neighbors to accept the standards of a rural setting. If they want rural tranquility, sound amplification is not appropriate. There are the issues of road maintenance and litter. They should be required to spend more towards road costs. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 12 of 24 Pages There is no provision for children being injured if they wander off the event property onto a farm. The vendor insures the party, but what about the neighbors. Easements are not built for traffic, so they should have direct access. They have had no consideration towards the neighbors, who could hear events every weekend. There are also potential environmental issues. Deschutes County's EFU lands were never intended to make a profit. Some do, but the people work to do so, instead of opening the doors to events at the expense of neighbors and others. Becky Wilkins of Sunriver is the owner/operator of two wedding related companies, and she publishes a weddings and events resource guide; 72 businesses belong to this group. She has testified at every meeting for the past five years. She has statistics from across the country relating to weddings during the summer and fall. People spend about $44,000 per wedding. In Central Oregon it is about $14,000 directly related to the wedding event. This includes equipment rental, catering, food, music and entertainment for the wedding and reception. Lots of businesses have already struggled and had to close their doors. She urged adoption by emergency. Ten facilities have been shut down; at $14,000 per wedding, this is a lot of lost revenue, in the millions over five years. Businesses need this support. The cost of resort weddings is out of reach for the average person. There is a market for that, but others can't afford it. They need to get people back to work. A wedding does not last for 72 hours; it would be usually four hours or less. The 72 hour factor is not relevant. This allows for the tent company to set up, deliver chairs, etc. There would be only four or five hours of actual sound, maybe six times a year. (She brought a letter signed by many business owners) Commissioner Baney indicated they don't want to shut down events, but are looking for ways to make this work. There are a myriad number of things that are not allowed. How important is that music in the evening? Does every event need this? What is the level of responsibility of those providing the music? The property owner? Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 13 of 24 Pages Ms. Wilkins stated that they have a db meter and monitor their events. They know how to contain the sound. Different types of music have a different impact. No one complains if they like the music. Some is softer; but other people want to dance. It comes back to using responsible vendors. Some do this under the radar, but she wants to do it all up front. Clear definitions are needed so people can comply. They need to move forward with this. Matt Cyrus of Sisters said that regarding the db meters, the Sheriff does not want to do this. Smart phones have this application included for free. Testimony here has been around 60-70 db. Setbacks, noise and light can be mitigated. It is not so much the distance as the impact. If everyone had been neighborly, they would not be here today. EFU zones are the issue. They are commercial agricultural zones, and residents in that zone are guests. Agriculture is anything but quiet. This involves tractors, cattle and other animals, and is not peaceful. It is messy, smelly and goes on all the time. This is not MUA. Most of the opposition does not live in EFU zones. This involves a limited licensed permit. He encouraged the Board to approve this and move forward. It can be readdressed and modified if necessary. He would like to see this adopted sooner rather than later. He noted that the one section includes assurances that a traffic control person be there for 250 people. He suggested they use the number of vehicles instead. There could be a bus full of people and not many cars. In regard to setback notifications, he suggested that all residents within 500 feet of the event site be notified. A property could be a thousand acres with no nearby residents. Pam Hardy of 1,000 Friends of Oregon, indicated that staff and the Planning Commission did a good job following what was written into state law. However, she has a few recommendations. There should be provisions for very small scale events. Small farmers want to be sure they can have a farm dinner. There should be a new section that is very specific on this. This would cover small dinners, agricultural tours (like school children touring a farm), and those kinds of things. There is a new face of farming, and this issue is a big problem here. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 14 of 24 Pages Also, there seems to be a loophole in the notice requirements. They are to notify the County of all planned events by April 1, but amendments can be made up to 72 hours ahead. That is basically no notice. It seems that they will end up with a lot of last-minute amendments. She recommends finding a way to clarify this. She asked that they look carefully at enforcement. When an application is made, the exact enforcement mechanism is presented to the resident. She hears from neighbors that they are helpless to do anything. One idea is that if an event is not appropriate, there has to be a phone number of someone of authority on site. Penalties need to be significant enough to truly deter a lack of future compliance. Regarding noise and setbacks, she recommended a standard that allows larger setbacks in most cases. The County has to regulate the bad apples. A variance can be allowed if all the neighbors agree. This is not a veto, but if they play well together, they get special privileges. Tony Aceti thanked all for their work. Farm use is a privilege, but people want to have their cake and eat it too. The issues are how to compromise. This has been going on for years. Some people are not happy with that or with restrictions. Retaining personal property farm land as open space is an issue. His land has turned into that because it is not profitable for him to farm it. He agrees this should be adopted. There has been talk at State level about what constitutes a building or farm structure; and whether someone has to meet commercial health and safety regulations. For instance, would a gazebo be allowed. He is in a different situation. He owns a piece of farmland surrounded by highways and commercial uses. He is at a disconnect between agri-tourism and commercial. He had questions about the potential $3,000 cost for a hearings officer. He wants to have a BMX event, but is not sure if it would be allowed. It is almost like you spend your money and take your chances. He would rather have something decided administratively. Something needs to be established to allow for this; it now lacks clarity. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 15 of 24 Pages Perhaps they are trying to put too many issues into one bag. Some issues might have a lower bar. For amplified sound, the bar is higher. But for a weekend farmers' market with no amplified sound, there should be some logical method of allowing it. Nick Lelack said that in the Green vs. Douglas County case, which was remanded back to the county, dealt with the definition of a building. Laurie Craghead added that a decision was made that a gazebo could be an agricultural building if it was a normal accessory use in the zone. Tony Oliver indicated he would submit written testimony. William Kuhn of Tumalo thanked all for the quality of the discussion. He said he is a member of the Soil and Water Conservation District, but is not speaking for that group. He wants to improve political discourse at all levels, and tries to be frank and fair. Both sides need to be heard and listened to. He wondered if it is possible to promote neighborhoodliness. Regarding the concept of distance from an event, he concurs that a homeowners' agreement would be helpful. He is bringing this concept up because he respects the length of time people have owned their properties. He was opposed to Measure 37 but had great sympathy for people who have owned land for many years. He stated that the County would be changing the rights of people through this legislation, and are taking away the rights of people who have enjoyed not having to deal with events next to them in the past. He feels this is a taking. The concept of being a good neighbor, courtesy and sensitivity need to be a part of this. Maybe there should be an overlay zone so people will know what to expect. Requiring a homeowners' association would encourage conversation. He speaks from experience due to a neighbor who has caused problems over the years. He feels that everyone would win if this is in place. He has communicated with people who have individual needs and desires. Every event is different. Some event planners will do a good job while others won't. Those things need to be considered. He asked about the legality of what is going on. The text amendment number is 11-3 but it has been around for five years. There have been other things talked about for five years. He is wondering if the proper process has been followed. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 16 of 24 Pages He asked why the County would permit a farm event within the wildlife area overlay. Nothing in the document talks about this. In the past, Steven George of the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife submitted letters regarding the overlay area. He is also concerned about the impact on wildlife. These kinds of things are too urban and he opposes any action that allows these events within or adjacent to wildlife overlay zones. Commissioner Baney explained that it is not the same text amendment today that it was years ago. The new one was appropriately noticed. They have talked about the general issue for years, but there was no final text amendment until now. These wide issues have been the subject of discussion for a long time. The earlier one dealt with MUA-10 land, so is quite different. Ms. Craghead said the overlay issue is a good one to address. The previous issue was about a private park provision, which is not the same thing. That is not addressed under the new State statute. The one for MUA-10 was proposed and declined. Regarding the one for EFU, the applicant withdrew. Mr. Kuhn suggested that there be a set beginning and ending time for events, with a maximum of 12 hours; perhaps a sliding 12-hour period. Start early and end early. It seems inappropriate for them to need 15 hours. He also asked how the $750 fee was determined, as well as where it goes and how it is used. Commissioner Unger suggested that Mr. Kuhn discuss this with Mr. Lelack of Community Development. Matthew Lisignoli of Sisters said that a recurrent theme is property rights and personal rights. The opposition should remember that there is farmland because someone dedicated themselves to that. The cost of doing so cannot be ignored, Years ago in this area there were potatoes and mint, all there is now is a little wheat and hay. Agri-tainment and other things should be considered a new crop. Grass does not care about the view. It is a great asset. Neighbors are impacted by an event, so the size of acreage should be considered. 10 acres is very small for this. He doesn't think most people living in Bend who go to an event cares about the impacts on the land, which is a concern of the landowner. Complaints by residents outside of that immediate area, however, should be considered harassment. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 17 of 24 Pages He said that traditional farming is on life support. There is nothing viable here that allows someone to purchase farmland and take care of a family with that land. There are not many full-time farmers who can make it; it is necessary to do other things to make a basic living. Some of this can work together well. Richard Klyce, NW Chinook, said he is on the Planning Commission, but his views today are his own. He has EFU land across the street from his home. After five years this may come to a close. Event venues are now explicitly allowed by State law. He is a proponent of this as an acceptable compromise that provides clarity. He added that the best thing about it is that permission is revocable. He personally feels the issue of noise will be proven to be overblown. However, the County process could cause this to fail. (He provided a handout at this time) Most complaints have been filed by one person who had to travel for miles to another location to complain; in one case, twenty miles away. Access to the complaint process needs to be limited to the neighbors; otherwise it should be considered harassment. During Planning Commission deliberations, some said that noise is an issue. But these complaints should be minimal and are far outweighed by the economic benefits to the area. Deschutes County has already lost millions in economic activity in the past five years due to this ongoing issue. State law now allows it. Deschutes County needs every job and every nickel. We have 12% unemployment. Out of 160,000 people, approximately 31,000 received food stamp assistance last month. The County's decision can make these numbers better or worse. According to the same statistics, many children live in poverty. That is what should keep people awake at night, not music on a summer breeze. Keith Cyrus of Sisters said that there has been some great testimony. The noise issue can be real, and people need to be good neighbors. Some noise is more tolerable than others. He would rather listen to music than hear someone baling hay. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 18 of 24 Pages They need to keep in mind that agriculture is an international market with lots of competition. Some has gone from here forever; and others survive only by having huge operations. The lumber mills went away, farms and packing plants went away, and equipment dealers left because there was not enough business for them. This is the core of the problem. Everyone here should be looking at what they can do to help agriculture, and how to keep farming healthy, in order to preserve the open areas the public now enjoys. Some farmers may also get assessed more for irrigated land to pay for a local project that went bad. Most farmers want to continue farming, but it is getting more difficult for them all the time. Debbie Downs of Dodds Road said she has been following this issue for five years. She takes offense to claims of not being good neighbors. They have tried to do so as part of a wedding association. They have rules such as no bass sound, no music after 9:30, with guests gone by 10. They are diligent about monitoring sound. The 72-hour piece is not for the sound part. People have to come to set up equipment and get ready for the event. Most leave to do other work. Noise is a small impact. Also, regarding potential stress on animals, she knows her own horses look forward to these events. It is no more stressful than a noisy farm activity. Nunzie Gould of Tumalo said she lives on EFU land. She feels it is important to notify adjacent landowners of what is coming, regardless of the size of the parcel. She thinks an overlay zone is appropriate. Events are already allowed in destination resorts, and they are set up for them. Delaying the passage of this ordinance this year would not hurt anyone. She wants to find out if the wording of the text amendment has been submitted for agency comments. In Deschutes County there is monitoring for golden eagle nesting sites, since they are sensitive to sound and human encroachment. Some areas are off limits to recreation or human access due to this. The BLM should be consulted, as well as the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. The concept is that this should be done as a secondary farm use. She asked how this will be quantified; on an income level, or just as an additional revenue stream. If the concept is for this to be a lesser revenue stream, the current revenue stream needs to be analyzed. They need to show what the farm makes. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 19 of 24 Pages Regarding the fee, she asked if the cost for the permit is associated with the cost of the service. She asked what it costs the Sheriff's Office for their services. If sanitation has to come out, what about that cost. In regard to enforcement, the music event people need to be toned down. As a landowner, it is the landowner's responsibility to see that this happens. They can't blame it on the musician or the guests. There needs to be accountability and responsibility to the neighbors. The County can shut something down, but the question is whether they have the will, and whether the tools are in place to enforce it. She does not believe that enforcement works on the weekends. So, as a part of this, will a person be brought on board when needed. For example, the BLM has enforcement issues but a small team, Their highest priorities are health, safety and welfare. The reality is that they don't always work on the weekends and no one is around to take stock when they are most needed. If the fee is associated with the cost of service, how does this fit in. What will the County do as a part of the fee, and will adequate staff be available when needed to do enforcement, if the County has the will to do so. She feels that gist of this new text is similar to what occurred in the overlay zones for destination resorts, and people don't know the impacts. She encouraged the County to do a mailing in the next tax statement so the community can be aware of the potential impacts. She does not feel the County has done notice or due diligence on this issue, and does not think the broader community has been aware of this process. The impact of locating an event on farmland is irreparable. She sees the use of ATV's, often utilized on farmland, being drawn into this. And where there are hunting preserves within Deschutes County, shooting for sport may also be brought into this. It is important that staff and the Commissioners consider the impacts. ATV's are allowed for private use on farmland. Are they going to be allowed to bring in more ATV's for an event? She asked that the County consider the ramifications of this action. At this point they are only allowed for personal use. An unidentified woman testified that she has no problem with weddings per se. But in regard to claims of lost revenue, were other venues then used instead. There should be some available. And she does not see the connection between poverty and this issue. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 20 of 24 Pages Commissioner Unger said that is it the job of the Board to filter this information. They need to implement the State laws as required. Commissioner Baney stated that she knows there is a huge number of folks involved in this business, and they need the work. Mr. Lelack noted that there is a lot to address. The only thing he wanted to point out is that the purpose of the Senate Bill is that it is to cover any and all agri-tourism and related activities, with no definition. It has to be related to and/or supportive of agriculture, and incidental and subordinate to farm use. The problem is that no one seems to know exactly what all that means. It will be a burden on the property owner to make his or her case, and at times it could end up at LUBA for them to interpret. No matter what the proposed activity is, the property owner will have to make the connections work. This is coming from State law, and there are no tests for income or the number of days per year, etc. Commissioner Baney asked if any agency comments were sought. Mr. Lelack replied that they sought comments from LCDC and the Farm Bureau, but did not seek others because they were not mentioned in the Senate Bill or House Bill, and the activities would be on land that is already in use. Commissioner Baney said there are a lot of questions, such as farm dinners, a wildlife overlay zone, and questions regarding the fee. Mr. Lelack responded that the Board approved the fee structure. Administrative determination fees were discussed with DLCD and were felt to be straightforward, part of the average for CDD time. This fee, like others, is not intended to cover Sheriff services or those of other departments. The fee covers the conditions of approval, but are not meant to cover all costs. BANEY: Move that oral testimony be closed, and that written testimony be allowed until 5:00 p.m., March 28, 2012. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. UNGER: Vice Chair votes yes. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 21 of 24 Pages Commissioner Unger thanked all for their testimony and input over the past five or so years. The Board will do its best to determine how to best implement State law. 6. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Document No. 2012- 162, a Thirty-day Notice of Default for Tetherow Phase V for Failure to Complete Required Roads and Utilities Improvements by the Agreed-upon Deadline. Laurie Craghead explained the item, and added that the Tetherow party asked for a two-week delay. The letter has to be done before June, and two weeks keeps this barely within the limits. BANEY: Move that this item be delayed to the March 28, 2012 agenda. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: UNGER: Yes. Vice Chair votes yes. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of the Consent Agenda. BANEY: Move approval. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: UNGER: Consent Allenda Items Yes. Vice Chair votes yes. 7. Signature of Order No. 2012-013, regarding the Sale of Certain Properties Acquired by Deschutes County 8. Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting of March 7, 2012 Work Session of March 7, 2012 Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 22 of 24 Pages CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 9-1-1 COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 9. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for the 9-1-1 County Service District, in the Amount of $90,554.16. BANEY: Move approval, subject to review. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. UNGER: Vice Chair votes yes. CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION AND 4-H COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 10. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for the Extension/4-11 County Service District, in the Amount of $2,084.19. BANEY: Move approval, subject to review. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. UNGER: Vice Chair votes yes. RECONVENED AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 11. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for Deschutes County, in the Amount of $821,032.09. BANEY: Move approval, subject to review. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. UNGER: Vice Chair votes yes. 12. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA None were offered. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 23 of 24 Pages The 1:30 work session was delayed until 1:45 due to the length of the business meeting. The meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m. DATED this Z 0 - Day of -YnaIL- cA- 2012 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. - z;A~16~ Anthony DeBone, Chair dil~cv, u(6zf~~ 6d&~ Recording Secretary Alan Unger, Vice Chair Tammy aney, Com Toner Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business' Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 24 of 24 Pages Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012 Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CITIZEN INPUT This is the time provided for individuals wishing to address the Board, at the Board's discretion, regarding issues that are not already on the agenda. Please complete a sign-up card (provided), and give the card to the Recording Secretary. Use the microphone and clearly state your name when the Board calls on you to speak. PLEASE NOTE: Citizen input regarding matters that are or have been the subject of a public hearing will NOT be included in the official record of that hearing. 3. CONSIDERATION of Signature of Resolution No. 2012-015, Declaring a Sole Source Procurement for the Sheriff s Office Video Surveillance System Upgrade - Darryl Nakahira and Roger Dosier, Sheriff's Office Suggested Action: Move signature of Resolution No. 2012-015. 4. A PUBLIC HEARING and Consideration of First and Second Readings, by Title Only, and Adoption by Emergency, of Ordinance No. 2012-003, Clarifying the Geographic Area for Representatives of the Historic Preservation and Historical Landmarks Commission - Nick Lelack, Community Development Suggested Actions: Open hearing and take testimony. If appropriate, close hearing and conduct first and second readings by title only of Ordinance No. 2012-003. Move adoption of Ordinance No. 2012-003. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 1 of 6 Pages 5. A PUBLIC HEARING and Consideration of First and Second Readings, by Title Only, and Adoption by Emergency, of Ordinance No. 2012-004, Establishing Provisions for Agri-Tourism and Other Commercial Events and Activities, to Amend the Winery Standards in the Exclusive Farm Use Zone - Nick Lelack, Community Development Suggested Actions: Open hearing and take testimony. If appropriate, close hearing and conduct first and second readings by title only of Ordinance No. 2012-004. Move adoption of Ordinance No. 2012-004. 6. CONSIDERATION of Signature of Document No. 2012-162, a Thirty-day Notice of Default for Tetherow Phase V for Failure to Complete Required Roads and Utilities Improvements by the Agreed-upon Deadline - Laurie Craghead, County Counsel; Will Groves, Community Development Suggested Action: Move Board signature of Document No. 2012-162. CONSENT AGENDA 7. Signature of Order No. 2012-013, regarding the Sale of Certain Properties Acquired by Deschutes County 8. Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting of March 7, 2012 Work Session of March 7, 2012 CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 9-1-1 COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 9. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for the 9-1-1 County Service District CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION AND 4-H COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 10. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for the Extension/4-H County Service District Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 2 of 6 Pages RECONVENE AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 11. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for Deschutes County 12. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA PLEASE NOTE: At any time during this meeting, an executive session could be called to address issues relating to ORS 192.660(2) (e), real property negotiations; ORS 192.660(2) (h), litigation; ORS 192.660(2)(d), labor negotiations; ORS 192.660(2) (b), personnel issues; or other executive session items. Deschutes County meeting locations are wheelchair accessible. Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. For deaf, hearing impaired or speech disabled, dial 7-1-1 to access the state transfer relay service for TrY. Please call (541) 388-6571 regarding alternative formats or for further information. FUTURE MEETINGS: (Please note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. All meetings take place in the Board of Commissioners ' meeting rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. If you have questions regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572.) Wednesday, March 14 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Monday, March 19 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 3 of 6 Pages Monday, March 26 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Wednesday, March 28 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Monday, April 2 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) 3:30 p.m. Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting Tuesday, April 3 9:00 a.m. Annual Board Retreat Wednesday, April 4 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Thursday, April 5 8:00 a.m. Regularly Scheduled Meeting with the City of Sisters Council, in Sisters Tuesday, April 10 12:00 noon Annual Family Access Network Luncheon - St. Charles Medical Center Wednesday, April 11 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 4 of 6 Pages Monday, April 16 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Thursday, April 19 12:00 noon Annual Meeting with Black Butte Ranch Board, at Black Butte Ranch Monday, April 23 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Wednesday, April 25 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Mondgy, April 30 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Wednesday, May 2 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Monday, May 7 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Wednesday, May 9 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s) Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 5 of 6 Pages Thursday, Mq~10 7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting with the City of Redmond Council, at Redmond City Council Chambers Monday, May 21 throw Friday, May 25 9:00 a.m. (All Day) Budget Meetings Monday, May 28 Most County offices will be closed to observe Memorial Day Deschutes County meeting locations are wheelchair accessible. Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. For deaf, hearing impaired or speech disabled, dial 7-1-1 to access the state transfer relay service for TTY. Please call (541) 388-6571 regarding alternative formats or for further information. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Page 6 of 6 Pages BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING REQUEST TO SPEAK Agenda Item of Interest: C/ LZeo Date: Name Address G~ pzs- Phone #s E-mail address q/ - r )k? ~71, -IROO sC 04t-7,1 z In Favor Neutral/Undecided -1 Opposed Submitting written documents as part of testimony? Yes No If so, please give a copy to the Recording Secretary A06rt record. V_ CUB O<o Z{ BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING REQUEST TO SPEAK Agenda Item of Interest: Date: Name ~onr\ Address \,17~( 5 Phone #s ~jy ~1~ y J~ E-mail address "'Jv leo \I\e- f((' 5 ~N <,~C~ -CL)n-\ In Favor ❑ Neutral/Undecided Opposed Submitting written documents as part of testimony? 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Can you communicate when your cell phone dies and you can't recharge it? a Geologists tell us that we're due for a major subduction- zone earthquake in the Pacific Northwest. Even if Sisters Country escapes the catastrophic damage such a quake will cause, our lives are likely to be affected. The supply chain for food and other necessities will be disrupted. If the trucks can't roll across Oregon, the grocery store may come up short. A stream of quake refugees could put a strain on local resources. If you are ready to shelter in place right at home, you and your family can ride out the crisis. U& a A pandemic flu outbreak could keep your family at home for an extended period of time. Do you have everything you need if you can't leave the house for days? Flooding, fire or a tree down on your house can create a personal emergency. If you are prepared and ready with a plan and emergency supplies, your family will make it through in comfort and safety. 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SistersCountryPreparedandReady org Sisters Country: ]Prepared & Ready Leadership Team American Red Cross Black Butte Ranch THERE IS A PLACE The Nugget )Partnering Organizations & Businesses- w~v~J-rES co`2-~ o•`° o < S!F" of ~o" G CENTRAL ELECTRIC 1~Oregen O CenturyLink~ Department t' o/ hansportation Also in partnership with Crossroads Property Owners Association, Tollgate Property Owners Association, High Meadow Homeowners Association and others. American Red Cross Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St. Bend, OR 97701-1960 Dear County Commissioners: PO Box 6839, Bend OR 97708 268o NE Twin Knolls Dr Bend OR 977oi Tel. (541) 392-2142 Fa x (541) 3822405 www.oregonredcross.org March 14, 2012 The Sisters Country: Prepared & Ready Leadership Team is planning our second annual Preparedness Fair on September 15, 2012 at Sisters Elementary School. The Fair is free and educational. We know that the individuals who best survive a disaster of any kind are those who are prepared. In the event of a major disaster, prepared individuals will not burden the city, fire departments, county agencies, FEMA, and other larger scale first responders who can then focus on their broader objectives knowing that individual citizens will be able to survive for a significant period of time on their own. The 2012 SCPAR Fair will educate and encourage individuals to become prepared. Last year the Fair was the beneficiary of a 1 time FEMA Grant that fully funded all costs of the Fair. We have reduced our budget this year to the bare minimum since neither FEMA nor Red Cross funds are available. We believe we can present at high-quality Emergency Preparedness Fair that will be even better than last year's event for about $5,000. We are asking that the County Commissioners grant us funding in that amount from your discretionary (or other) funds. Attached is more information about our extremely successful 2011 Preparedness Fair in Sisters and our plans to improve the 2012 Preparedness Fair to attract even more people to the event. Included is our list of "interested parties" supporting our event. All of Sisters Country is supportive of our efforts. If you choose to support our event, Deschutes County would be included in all the publicity (advertising, website, banner at the event, etc.) for the event. We would also welcome a Deschutes County booth at the event. The most important benefit of sponsorship is the education provided for our community, the 10,000 people in Sisters Country, on how to be prepared - and having the community become prepared ensuring a better chance of survival in the event of any disaster. Your contribution should be made to the American Red Cross and restricted to the Sisters Preparedness Fair. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 541-549-1800 or sisters16675@gmail.com. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your reply. Sincerely, 4, / 1 '7 _Tr Bill and Cindy Rainey SCPAR Leadership Team Member Prepared ('READY i Information about Sisters Country: Prepared & Ready SCPAR's Mission: Sisters Country will have the highest level of individual preparedness in Oregon based on: 15% of households with emergency kits 60% of households with CPR/First Aid training 80% of households with emergency plans Challenge Goal: Sisters Country will surpass Manzanita-Wheeler-Nehalem in having the highest level of emergency preparedness in the state of Oregon by September 2012. Leadership: Sisters Country: Prepared & Ready (SCPAR) is led by volunteer representatives of the American Red Cross, the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department, Sisters School District #6, Black Butte Ranch and the Nugget. In addition, SCPAR has the support and involvement of over 50 other interested individuals and groups including, among others, various homeowner associations, ODOT, the Pet Evacuation Team, Century Link, the United States Forest Service, and many others. SCPAR was established in May 2011 and conducted a door-to-door preparedness awareness campaign in August 2011 followed by an Emergency Preparedness Fair on the Village Green in Sisters on September 17, 2011. 2011 Preparedness Fair: Approximately 500 people attended the 2011 Fair which included 26 booths providing information about all aspects of individual preparedness, free Citizen CPR classes, lectures about the Cascadia Subduction Zone Fault earthquake and tsunami potential and the possible impact on those living in Central Oregon, wild fire and extreme cold disaster events and a simulated Red Cross disaster shelter. Publicity included a website, sisterscountnj)reparandready.org, newspaper articles and ads in the Sisters Nugget, radio promotions, posters and brochures in stores throughout Sisters and Camp Sherman as well as displays in five participating local stores who offered discounts on disaster kit items. New for the 2012• We intend to build on the success of last year's fair by adding a component focusing on kids, arranging for blood donations at the Fair, and increasing the number of participant booths. In addition to the promotions/marketing done for last year's fair, we have added a Facebook page for SCPAR, and plan to add newspaper coverage in The Bulletin and preparedness classes in the Sisters' schools. With the added children's events, we would hope to attract more families; we anticipate that 2012 fair attendance will be 750 American Red Cross Sponsorship Form Sisters Country: Prepared & Ready Preparedness Fair, September 15, 2012 Yes! I/We want to help Sisters Country become the most prepared community in the state of Oregon and help save lives in the event of any disaster. I/We make a pledge of $ payable by June 30, 2012. (If you have any questions, please give us a call at 541-549-1800.) Contribution Information: Payable by April 30, 2012 Please make checks out to the American Red Cross and note that it is for the Sisters Preparedness Fair on the memo line. Cash enclosed Check enclosed Charge my account. (Please fill out information in the following box.) Please charge $ to my credit card: MasterCard VISA Card Expiration Date Security Code (The security code is the last 3 or 4 digits on the signature panel) Name Company Address City State Zip Code Phone Email Contact person for banner Phone Email Your name as it should appear for recognition: Signature Date Gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Please send your gift along with this form ta~ American Red Cross, Oregon Chapters P.O.Box4125 Portland, Oregon 97208-4125 SCPAR -PARTICIPANTS AND SUPPORTERS 2011 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR 1. American Red Cross 2. Sisters Drug and Gift 3. Bi-Mart 4. Ray's Food Place Market 5. Lutton's Ace Hardware 6. Hoyt's Hardware and Building Supply 7. Les Schwab Tire Center (Sisters) 8. Pet Evacuation Team 9. Blank Butte Ranch. 10. Deschutes County Sheriffs Department 11. Black Butte Ranch Police Department 12. Black Butte Ranch Fire Department 13. Aspen Lakes Homeowners Association 14. High Meadows Homeowners Association 15. Crossroads. Homeowners Association 16. Junipine Homeowners Association 17. Tollgate Homeowners Association 18. Sno-Cap Homeowners Association 19. Squaw Creek Canyon Recreational Estates Homeowners Association 20. Crooked Horseshoe Homeowners Association 21. Sisters Camp Sherman Fire Department 22. Sisters Kiwanis Club 23. Sisters Rotary Club 24. City of Sisters 25. St. Charles Healthcare Emergency Preparedness 26. Jefferson County Sheriffs Office Camp Sherman 27. Sisters School- District 28. Sisters Chamber of Commerce 29. Boy Scout Troop 139 (Sisters) 34. Sisters Trail Alliance. 31. Sisters Girl Scouts 32. Bend Girl Scouts 33. Century Link 34. Nugget Newspaper 35. Central Electric Cooperative 36. United States Forest Service (Sisters) 37. Deschutes County Emergency Coordinator 38. Project Wildfire 39. Hoodoo Ski 40. Sisters Area HAM Radio Operators 41. Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) 42. Horizon Restoration 43. Sisters High School Key Club (Kiwanis) 44. Sisters Ham Radio Operators 45,. LOS Church Sisters Sisters Country: Prepared and Ready! F7 American Red Cross Oregon Chapters Purpose: To increase the emergency preparedness and disaster readiness of Sisters Country by providing individuals and communities a model to increase resources, skills, knowledge, and sustainable practices to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies ranging from single family fires to seasonal flooding and wildfires to a large-scale subduction zone earthquake. individuai preparedfless a Emergency Awareness Campaign Prior to the Fair, provide individuals with information about general emergency preparedness, fire safety, and local relevant disasters through articles in the Nugget, presentations in the community, and displays in local stores. Make a Plan, Build a Kit, Get Informed! Community Preparedness Activities A community outreach & training event that provides emergency preparedness information from various emergency groups in the community combined with community collaboration to develop community citizen preparedness. Blood drive, citizen CPR classes, speakers on different aspects of preparedness, volunteer recruitment, information on kit building, new focus on children's educational activities, and much more. Let's Do It Together! Community Preparedness Activities • Neighborhood Mapping • Volunteer Recruitment • Preparedness Fair Individual Preparedness & Emergency Awareness Campaigns • Public Awareness and Education • Promote Individual Preparedness and household • Clarify Red Cross Services • Clarify Emergency Response Services Sisters Country: Prepared and Ready.! Mission and Goals Sisters Country will have the highest level of individual preparedness in Oregon based on: 15% of households with emergency kits 60% of households CPR/First Aid trained 80% of households with emergency plans North Tillamook County Challenge: Sisters Country will beat Manzanita- Wheeler- Nehalem for highest level of preparedness a.+ 'It P%W opw Z r4'I dook a*--- Piz Q~ A w W oA o ~x t W W o3 ,n - Is b to P CO +j > En (U -En ~ it 0 0 O ~ + 0 0 ~ O r °~ao2S ~ ~ aq 4-J O s" A D WD x o 4 ~`IS ,n cz c , A o o co Cl) o a~ a) 0 cd CO a P. 1:1 a a a U) ° NO a ril " d •ri a? b b U ,b [~A y 0 rA O 4, ca G 0 v b ID 0 O y •N 4 U •r•~ c I 0 P, O 0 a a ti ri) ,d co o c a co a o °i ~o e o ~ a, a O ° b U 0 U A 4-1 a s CZ ~ C's bb - 6 Q 0 0 U •d O 0 t: 0 0 0 ti i a 79 a°i 0 ° C,3 o b ° ( U a a, o °o w a cz ~0, A x 3 ' c • ^b..iD 4,, ° 'b 4-4 - 44~ ` 0 " D U ~ ' cz ° ~ as u o 3 0 w a' Z 0 w° a° rA r as :a ° 0 a .p v A ar v~ c v ~ •v as ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ OjovrDeamDuLvDaivdoj.iAijuno-isjoi b a 0 N O P4 c. 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The Oregon Red Cross: • Responds every 15 hours to disaster in our community • Trains 126,000 Oregonians each year in life-saving and preparedness skills • Provides more than 00% of Oregon's blood supply • Supports 10,000 rn]Htary members and their families with resources every year • Annually reconnects 4. families separated by armed conflict and disasters around the world • Puts to work 112 voluntears for every paid staff member Oregon Winter Storms Disaster Response: • Opened 11 Red Cross and Red Cross supported Community shelters • Drew on supplies prepositioned in over 50 locations across the state • Over 100 Red Cross volunteers and staff from around the state worked on the response - with several hundred more on alert, if needed • Provided clean-up kits, comfort kits and other supplies to clients who needed them Oregon Mountain River Chapter - Disaster Responses -12/11 and 1/12: • Grant County - Two volunteers responded to single family fire with 2 clients in December. • Deschutes County - In December, Four volunteers responded to 3 single family fires and assisted 7 clients. • Deschutes County - In January, two volunteers responded to 1 single family fire and assisted 4 clients. Have a Nan! Build a kit! Get Trained! TOGETHER.W E p repare~0,pj29°r This booklet will guide you through the steps you and your family need to take to be self-sufficient for the first three days after a major disaster. By taking these. steps, you'll be able to respond safe and with confidence in a variety of emergency situations. SIMPLE STEPS THAT CAN SAVE LIVES Make a plan This guide talks extensively about different disasters that could affect the Pacific Northwest. Having a plan in place will make it easier to locate or communicate with your loved ones. The more you have planned ahead of time, the calmer and safer your family will feel in an emergency or disaster (page 3). ® Build a kit Building a three-day emergency supplies kit is an important first step in preparing.This booklet explains what to put in your kit; how to store it; and why it is vital that each nm family has at least one kit for home, work and car. You can build a kit or buy one from your local Red Cross (page 5). Get trained ` In the event of a disaster, emergency medical response may be delayed for numerous \3i/ reasons. While precious minutes slip by, your emergency training could mean the difference between life and death. For class descriptions, times and costs, contact your local Red Cross chapter (page 8). r Volunteer Every day, Red Cross volunteers make a di Terence in our community.They help provide disaster relief, collect lifesaving blood and assist people in preventing, preparing for and responding to emergencies. Consider giving your time and talent to people in need (page 9). Give blood + Scheduling regular blond donations ensures that a safe and stable blood supply is available for Oregonians at all times. Blood donated before disaster strikes is critical to immediate needs during relief and recovery efforts. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE to schedule a blood donation or visit www.nwblood.redcross.org (page 13). American Red Cross This comprehensive booklet is not only a guide to taking t! steps to prepare, but also an explanation of what to prepare for in the Pacific Northwest. The greatest risk here in Oregon could be complacency, as many people are not aware of the potential for natural and hurnzin-made disasters in our communities. By taking these simple steps, you can help. prepare your family, community, neighborhood, school and workplace. THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED CONTENT TO THIS BOOKLET: /N"-' Portland Gen-r-' El-etrk Oregon Society of CPAs COLUMBIA COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 4} C Tlualatin Valley Fire & Rescue NW Natural" REGIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL COMMITTEE a Of ell 9 CITY OF PORTLAND OFFICE, OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Make a Plan 3 Evacuation 3 Utilities 13 Water Storage and Food Safety 15 Pets and Disaster 4 Planning for Specific Disasters 17 Your Mental Health 4 Fires at Home - - 17 Build a Kit 5 Disaster Supplies Kit Basics 5 First Aid Kits 5 Additional Disaster SuppCies 6 Get Financially Prepared 6 Get Trained 8 First Aid and CPR Training 8 Other Lifesaving Classes 8 Basic Lifesaving Tips 8 Winter Weather and Severe Storms 18 Floods 19 Earthquakes 20 Hazardous Materials 22 Wildfires 23 Terrorism 24 Volcanoes 24 Tsunamis 25 Pandemic Flu 26 Volunteer 9 Additional Resources - 27 Disabilities & Special Needs 10 Emergency Contacts 28 Give Blood 13 The more 'you have planned out ahead of time, the calmer an -i re assured your farnily will be during a disaster or emergency. X ❑ Take the tfte to talk. about 's ❑ Practice evacuating yo*%ome places potential disasterg, 13 Determindi'two ; Establish -emergence ntacts where your'~'family will meeting 13 reunite Five Steps to Family Disaster Punning 1. Talk - with your family about disasters that could happen in the Pacific Northwest, such as home fires, wildfires, severe winter weather, flooding, earthquakes, terrorism and hazardous material accidents. All of these disasters are covered in detail in this guide. 2. Train _ all family members. Learn to use afire extinguisher. Locate your utility shut-off valves and know when and how to turn off your gas, electricity and water. Make sure all responsible people in the household have this knowledge or training. Pick two places to meet: (1) right outside of your home in case of a sudden emergency, like a fire. (2) outside of your neighborhood in case you can't return home or are asked to leave your neighborhood. Everyone must kn6w the address and phone number of the meeting locations. 3. Take stock _ of supplies you may already have on hand that would be helpful in a disaster. Involve the whole family in collecting and assembling supplies of food, water and emergencyto6s (see pages 5 and 6). 4. fell - everyone in the household where emergency contact infQV oration will be kept. Post a copy on your refrigerator, keep another with your disaster supplies kit and in your purse, wallevor backpack. Complete the Emergency Contacts section on the back of this booklet and make copies for each member of your family. Make sure you have included an out- of-state contact. You may be able to reach them when local phone lines are down, 5. Tlst _ your readiness on a regular basis. Review your family disaster plan and go through supplies at least once a year. Commit to a day or weekend to update phone numbers, hold family fire and earthquake drills and.check supplies. In certain emergencies, you may need to evacuate your home. Listen to the local radio Emergency Alert System or television and follow theInstructions of emergency officials. Evacuate immediately if told to do so. Authorities do not ask people to leave unless they truly feel lives may be in danger. Follow their advice. Before Evacuating Lock your home. If instructed, turn off water, gas and electricity. • Post a message on the door (and put one on your voicemail or answering machine) indicating where you can be found Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes and take your disaster supplies kit with .you. Use travel routes specified by local authorities. Make arrangements for your pets. Pets, other than service animals who assist people with disabilities, are not allowed in Red Cross shelters for health and safety reasons. It is recommended that you pre-identify friends or relatives who agree to take your pets temporarily. Include contact information for these people and your, animals' veterinarian in your emergency contact information (see Pets andDlsasteron page 4). 3 If you have to evacuate your home for an extended period of time because of a disaster, your local Red Cross will open a shelter at a church, school, recreation center or other public building. Listen for shelter locations announced over the radio' Emergency Alert System. Make sure the following items are in your disaster supplies kit, which you will take with you when you evacuate. They will be particularly important if you stay in a shelter or temporary lodging, • Prescription drugs in childproof containers • Pillows • Eyeglasses/Eontact lenses Toys and games • Phone numbers/addresses of people you'll want'l contact while in the shelter (see page 7 for a list of important documents you'll need) Be Aware A disaster will be traumatic for your pets as well'as you. Pets, other than service animals who assist people with disabilities, are not allowed in Red Cross shelters for health and safety reasons. Please take the following steps to assure your pets are well-cared for, whether you'll be staying in your home, or you have to evacuate. Prepare , Assemble a disaster supplies kit for your pet that includes these items: • Portable carrier (essential for cats), leashes • Food, potable water, bowls and can opener • Litter and litter box for cats • Medications, pet first aid kit (available from your local Red Cross) • Health records, including vaccination records • Instructions on feeding schedule and diet for-your pet, medications and any special needs • Current photos of you with your pets in case they get lost Take the following steps: • Make sure your pet is wearing a securely fastened cgllar with current ID Information. • Ask friends or relatives if they would be willing to take your pet temporarily in case of a disaster. • Contact motels and hotels outside your local area about their policies on pets staying with you. Keep a list of pet-friendly places.. Prepare a list of boarding facilities or veterinarians who could shelter a pet in the event of an emergency. Include 24-hour contact numbers. Be Aware Disasters may cause highly emotional,responses among family members. Normal responses include: • Disorientation • Numbness, apathy or depression • Sleep disturbance • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions . Fatigue • Anxiety, restlessness, irritability, fear Prepare You can reduce the emotional impact of a disaster by being prepared. Review this booklet with your family. Practice your evacuation plans. Make sure your supplies are in order and emergency contact information is up-to-date. You can't take away the feeling of shock after a disaster, but you can reduce the feeling that everything is out of control. Respond After you and your family are out of danger, sit down together and collect yourselves. Limit family decisions to today's needs. Avoid discussions of long-term disaster recovery issues. Mental Health Survival Tips • Stay calm and assured • Don't stay by yourself if you can avoid it • Accept help from others • Notice positives; don't blame • Talk about your feelings For Your Long-Term Adjustment • Allow yourself to cry • Get. some exercise Avoid excessive alcohol/drugs • Seek counseling if you continue to feel depressed, anxious or debilitated 4 What.you,have on hand whena disaster strikes fined at home, it may take some time for can b4k blg difference for your comfort and ® professional emergency responders to get to you, so safety in the hours and days following a disaster, plan on storing enough supplies for everyone in the Basic services, such as Q(ectricity, gas, water and l ' ty for at least three days. Your family will cope ik f b for r te ephones, may be cuiff, or you may have to Ef e it str es. or disaster e st by preparing evacuate at a moment's notice. If you are con- Disaster Supplies Kit Basics The following list provides the basic supplies you need to have ;hand in case of an emergency (see page 6 for an expanded list). Keep these items in a rugged but easy to carry container sins a large covered trash can, overnight backpack or duffel bag. Keep smaller versions of the'kit in the trunk of your car and at work. If you become stranded or are not able to return home, having some items will-help you to be more comfortable until help arrives. Store your kit in astructurally sound location. ❑ Water - one gallon per person per day, for drinking, cooking and sanitary needs ❑ Food - ready to eat, non-perishable, high-protein, high-calorie foods that you enjoy (peanut butter, canned meats, energy bars, canned fruits and vegetables, e.tO ❑ First aid kit (see list of items below) and first aid referenwide (available from your local Red Cross) ❑ Portable battery-operated radio and spare batteries ❑ Flashlights and spare batteries ❑ List of emergency contacts (use worksheet on the back page of this booklet to create a list) ❑ Blankets, extra clothing, sturdy shoes and gloves ❑ Can opener (non-electric) ❑ Three-day,supply of critical medications, an extra pair of eyeglasses, copies of Important documents (see page 6 for a list) and comfort items such as toys,;b~ogks and games ❑ Food and water for pets ❑ A Together We Prepare Oregon booklet ❑ Map of local area in case evacuation to shelters is necessary ❑ Crescent wrench for utility shut-off ❑ Duct tape and plastic sheeting or large plastic garbage bags for sheltering-in-place ❑ Extra cash and coins for emergency purchases and pay phones (see pages 4 and 6 for items you may need in an evacuation) First Aid Kits You can buy a first aid kit or build one using the list below. Check and replenish first aid supplies yearly. Consider enrolling your family in a first aid class. Children over the age of 10 can be enrolled in Red Cross basic first aid training. Call your local Red Cross to buy a kit or register for a class. ❑ disposable gloves, 2 pairs ❑ Scissors and safety pins ❑ Roller gauze and elastic bandages ❑ Non-stick sterile pads (different sizes) ❑ Assorted adhesive bandages ❑ Triangle bandages, 3 ❑ Aspirin or substitute* ❑ Antibiotic ointment- 13 Current prescription medicines* ❑ Disinfectant (for cleaning wounds)* ❑ Petroleum jelly ❑ Cotton balls ❑ sunscreen ❑ Thermometer ❑ Tongue depressors, 2 ❑ Soap and clean cloth / moistened towelettes ❑ Tweezers / needle ❑ Eye dressing or pad ❑ Paper tape ❑ Small plastic cup ❑ Pen and note paper ❑ Emergency phone numbers ❑ American Red Cross first aid reference guide or first aid manual ❑ Include usual non-prescription medications, including pain relievers, antacids, ipecac, laxatives, hydrocortisone cream and vitamins "Keep all medications in original containers. Check expiration dates and replace as needed. 5 Additional Disaster Supplies Sanitation ❑ Large plastic trash bags (for trash, waste and water protection) ❑ Large trash can ❑ Bar soap and liquid detergent ❑ Shampoo ❑ .Toothpaste/toothbrushes ❑ Feminine and infant supplies ❑ Toilet paper ❑ Household liquid bleach for water purification, plus eyedropper for measuring (see WoteiStoioge, page 16) ❑ Newspaper to wrap garbage and waste ❑ Pre-moistened towelettes ❑ Bucket, plastic trash bags, bleach and two boards to construct a makeshift toilet Safety and Comfort ❑ Heavy gloves for cleaning up debris ❑ Sturdy shoes (keep pair by bed) ❑ Clothes for protection from cold and rain or extreme heat ❑ Matches, kept in waterproof, child-resistant container ❑ Glowsticks or lightsticks ❑ Garden hose with shut-off nozzle for fighting fire ❑ Tent and tarps ❑ Whistle to signal for help Tools and Supplies Crescent wrench, 12 Inches or longer (store near natural gas shut-off in waterproof container) ❑ Axe,-thovel, pry bar, b!-oom ❑ Screwdrivers, pliers, hammer ❑ Coil of 1/2 inch nylon rope (SO feet) ❑ Pocket knife and staple gun ❑ Pen and paper (stored in watertight container) ❑ Change for telephone or telephone calling card Emergency Supplies For Your Vehicle & Work (keep in plastic tub or other container that can be closed) ❑ Blanket(s) and/or sleeping bag ❑ Booster cables and tool kit (car only) ❑ Bottled water (use a heavy plastic bottle specifically made for water storage and fill with tap water) ❑ Canned fruits/nuts and can opener 13 Critical prescriptions ❑ Emergency flares and distress flag/sign ❑ First aid kit and reference guide `The following information provided courtesy of the Oregon Society of CPAs Financial Preparedness Another important part of building a kit is to include copies of important documents that can help you be prepared financially for emergency situations. When disaster strikes, having your financial documents in order will help sustain your family during the emergency and streamline the recovery process. You may not be able to do everything suggested below - and that's OK. Do what you can. Taking even limited action now will go a long way toward preparing you financially before a disaster strikes. Evacuation Box Buy a lockable, durable.box to grab in the event of an emergency. You don't have to wait until you have a special box - even a cardboard box will do to get started. Put important documents in sealed, waterproof plastic bags. Store the box in your home where you can easily get to it. Keep this box with you if you are away from home for an extended period, but don't leave it in an unattended car. ❑ A small amount of cash in small denominations and/or traveler's checks and a few rolls of quarters ❑ Copies of driver's licenses and social security cards ❑ A list of emergency contacts that includes doctors, financial advisors, teputable repair contractors, and family members who live outside your area ❑ Copies of important prescriptions for medicines and eyeglasses, and copies of children's immunization records ❑ Copies of health, dental or prescription insurance cards or information ❑ Copies of your auto, flood, renter's or homeowner's insurance policies (or at least policy numbers), and a list of insurance company telephone numbers 6 D Negatives for Irreptac#able photographs, Q Copies of other important financial and family protected in plastic sleeves records or a list of their locations. These would Q ; ckaps of computerized financial records include deeds, titles, wills, a letter of instruction, in_ of bank account, loan, credit card and birth and marriage certificates, passports, I JA tment account (brokerage and mutual funds) relevant employee benefits documents, the first numbers two pages of the previous year's federal and ❑ Safe deposit box key state income tax returns, etc. Originals, other than wills, should be kept in a safe deposit box or at another location. Emergency Cash After a disaster, you may need cash for the first few days, or even several weeks. A disaster can shut down local ATMs and banks. Keep a small amount of cash and/or traveler's checks at home in a place where you can quickly get to them, such as in your evacuation box. Money should be in small denominations including a couple rolls of quarters. Emergency Fund Set aside money in an emergency fund. This can be diffict ltto do on a tight budget, but can be well worth the. effort. The fund can be very helpful, not only in a disaster, but in other financial crises as well. Keep your emergency funds in a safe, easily accessible account, such as a passbook savings or money market account. Credit Try to keep your credit cards paid off. You may have to draw on-them to tide you over. Consider Renting a Safe Deposit Box Safe deposit boxes are invaluable for protecting originals of important documents. If you don't have a safe deposit box, keep copies in your evacuation box and originals at a separate location, such as with family or friends. Home safes and fire boxes can be convenient places to 3Eore important papers. However, some disasters, such as hurricanes, floods or tornadoes, could destroy your home. It is usually better to store original papers in a safe deposit box or at another location that is not likely to be affected by the same disaster. Keep the key to the safe deposit box in your evacuation box. Original Documents to Store in a Safe Deposit Box ❑ Deeds, titles and other ownership records for your home, autos, RVs, boats, etc. ❑ Birth certificates and naturalization papers ❑ Marriage license/divorce papers and child custody papers ❑ Passports and military/veteran papers ❑ Appraisals of expensive jewelry and heirlooms ❑ Certificates for stocks, bonds and other ihvestments ❑ Trust agreements' ❑ Living wills, powers of attorney and health care powers of attorney ❑ Insurance policies (copies are sufficient) ❑ Home improvement records ❑ Household inventory documentation ❑ Copies of wills Orlglnals of wills should not be keptln a safe deposit boxs/nce the boxmay be sealed temporarllyafter death . Keep orlglna/s ofwllls wlth your/oca/reg/strarofwllls oryourattorney. Professional Advice May be Necessary Depending on your situation, you may need the advice of a professional financial advisor. There is free financial counseling available when a disaster occurs, or you may want to hire your own professional advisor. When selecting a financial advisor, ask for recommendations from family or friends, or contact the Oregon Society of CPAs at 503-641-7200 / 1-800-255-1470 or www.orcpa.org for professionals in your area. For more financial tips 7 and ideas, please visit the OSCPA Financial Literacy Web site at www.orcpa.org/resources_tools.html. First Aid and CPR Training Learn the emergency action steps: Check the scene and the victim; Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number; Care for the victim. Teach children how to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. 'r Properly administered first aid or CPR can help stabilize an injured or ailing family member until help arrives. Make sure at least one family member is trained in first aid and CPR and how to use an automated external defibri{tator (AED). It could save a life. Your lifesaving skills will not only be critical 0 during a disaster, but also in an emergency situation, which could happen anywhere and at anytime. There are many potentially hazardous situations that could occur where you live and work. Being prepared to respond will help you learn how to ' keep your family and co-workers safe. Other Safety Courses In addition to staying current in first aid and CPR training, the Red Cross encourages individuals to get trained in other lifesaving skills: AED Training Babysitter'sTraining (ages 11-15) Basic Aid Training (for ages 10 and up) Family Caregiving Infant/Child CPR Lifeguard Training Basic Lifesaving Tips Pet First Aid Wator Safety When I'm in Charge (for youth ages 8 to 11 to learn to be safe when at home alone) Many of these courses are also offeredidSpanish. Ca//yourlocal Red Cross chauter for more information. By itself, this text material does not constitute comprehensive Red Cross training or certification. To receive training and certification in first aid and CPR, call your local Red Cross chapter to register for a class. If you encounter someone who is injured or ill, apply the emergency action steps: Check-Call-Care. Check: the scene to make sure it is safe for you to approach. Then check the victim for unconsciousness and life-threatening conditions. Someone who has a . life-threatening condition, such as not breathing or severe bleeding, requires immediate care by people trained in first aid and CPR and may require treatment by medical professionals. Call out for bystanders to help, if possible. Call 9-1-t, thq workplace emergency number or your local emergency number. If you are unable to get through to 9-1-1, call local fire, police or a local hospital. In a disaster situation, you may not be able to get through to the emergency medical services system at all. Also, you may not have access to telephones. In these situations, you. should shout for help to alert nearby neighbors or others who may be able to help you. The American Red Cross offers a wide range of classes that can help you be safe and learn how to save lives. 8 DISEASE PREVENTION. The risk of getting a disease while giving first aid is ex r *r ly rare. The following precautions can further reduce the risk: • Avoid direct contact with blood and other body fluids. • Use protective equipment, such as disposable gioyg and breathing barriers. • Whenever possible, thoroughly wash your hands scrap and water immediately after giving care. Here are some steps t4~ou can take to care for someone who is NO whose injuries are not life-threatening. CONTROL BLEEDING SYMPTOMS OF SHOCK • .Coverthe wound with a clean dressing and press Shock is a life threatening condition in which not enough firmly against the wound (direct pressure). blood is being delivered to all parts of the body. Symptoms • Elevate the injured area above the level of the include: heart if you do not suspect that the victim has a broken bone. • Cover the dressing with a roller bandage. • If the bleeding does not stop: (1) Apply additional dressings and bandages. (2) For leg or arm Injuries, squeeze a pressure point at the artery against the bone. • Provide care for shock. CARE FOR INJURIES TO MUSCLES,13ONES AND JOINTS • Support the injured area. • Control any external bleeding. • Apply Ice or a cold pack to control swelling and reduce pain. • Avoid any movement or activity that causes pain. • If you must move the victim because the scene is becoming unsafe, try to immobilize the injured area to keep it from moving. • Restlesstress and Irritability • Alte level of consciousness • Pair ashen, cool, moist skin • Blue tinge to lips and nail beds • Rapid breathing • Rapid pulse . CARE FOR SHOCK Keep the victim from getting chilled or overheated. * Elevate the legs about 126nches (if broken bones are not suspected). • Continue to monitor for airway, breathing and circulation (ABCs). • Do not give food or drink to the. victim. CARE FOR.'OURNS • Stop a burning by cooling the burn with large amounts of water. • Cover the burn with dry, clean dressings or cloth. + Treat for shock. BE AWARE OF BIOLOGICAURADIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE • Listen to local radio and television reports for the most accurate information from responsible governmental and medical authorities about what's happening and what actions you will need to take. • The Web sites referenced at the end of this booklet can give you more Informatiowon how to protect yourself from biological or radiological hazards. When a disaster occurs, many volunteers may be areas where they are needed. The Red Cross Loss Verification Mass Care Ready Set Roll! Driving an Emergency Response Vehicle Family Services needed to provide assistance to affected ,..f provides training in various functions that will be communities. Being trained before disaster strikes needed when a large disaster occurs. Some of the enables relief organizations to situate volunteers in courses include: Introduction to Disaster Mobile Feeding Shelter Operations Red Cross disaster volunteers are needed on a continual basis to serve the community. Local Red Cross volunteers respond to a residential fire every 36 hours on average. They provide cash assistance for lodging, meals, clothing and other immediate needs. In addition to disaster relief, Red Cross volunteers help collect life-saving blood, teach health and safety courses, drive seniors and the disabled to medical appointments and more. Call your local Red Cross to volunteer. 9 For the millions of Americans who have physical!, medical, sensory or cognifwe disabilities, emergencies such .8s fires, floods and acts of terrorism present a real challenge.The same challenge also applies to the elderly and other special needs populations. Protecting yourself and your family when disaster strikes requires planning ahead. The following information will help you etstarted. Discuss these ideas with your family, friends and/or your personal care attendant, or anyone else in your support network,and prepare an emergency plan. Post the plan where everyone will see it, keep a copy with you and make sure everyone in your plan has a copy. , CREATE A PERSONAL SUPPORT NETWORK: Organize a personal support network of relatives, co-workers, friends and neighbors who can help you prepare for a disaster and assist you after a disaster happens. They should know your capabilities and needs, and be able to provide help within minutes. COMPLETE A PERSONAL ASSESSMENT Decide what you will be able to do for yourself and.what assistance you may need before, during and after a disaster. This will be based on the environment after the disaster, your capabilities and your limitations. • Personal Care - Do'you regularly need assistance with personal care, such as bathing and grooming? Do you need adaptive equipment to help you get dressed? • Water Service - What will you do if water service is cut off for several days or you are unable to heat water? + Personal Care Equipment - Do you use a shower chair, tub transfer bench or similar equipment? Adaptive Feeding Devices Do you use special utensils that'help you prepare or eat food independently? • Electricity-Dependent Equipment - How will you continue to use equipment that runs on electricity, such as dialysis, electrical lifts, etc.? Do you have a safe back-up power supply and how long will it last? 10 Disaster`Debris - How will you cope with the debris {r home or along your planned exit route following the disaster? • Transpdrtadon - Do you need a specially-equipped vehicle or accessible transportation? L3, • Errands - Do you need to get groceries, medications and medical supplies? What if your caregiver cannot reach you because roads are blocked or the disaster has affected him or her as well? t, • Bui ing.Evacuation - Do you need help; o leave your home or office? Can you reach and activate an alarm? Will you be able to evacuate independently without relying on auditory cues (such as noise from a machine near the stairs -'these cues may be absent if the electricity is off or alarms are sounding)? • Building Exits - Are there other exits (stairs, windbvvs or ramps) if the elevator is not working or cannot be used? Can you read emergency signs in print or Braille? Do emergency alarms have audible and visible features (marking escape routes and exits) that will work even if electrical service is disrupted?. • Getting Help - How will you call or summon the help you will need to leave the building? Do you know the locations of text telephones and phones that have amplification? Will your hearing aids work if they get wet from emergency sprinklers? Have you determined how to communicate with emergency personnel if you don't have an interpreter, your hearing aids aren't working or you don't have a word board or other augmentative communication device? • Mobility Aids / Ramp Access - What will you do if you cannot find your mobility aids? What will you do if your ramps are shaken loose or become separated from the building? • Service Animals/Pets - Will you be able to care for your animal (provide food, shelter, veterinary attention, etc.) during and after a disaster? Do you have another caregiver for your animal if you are unable to meet its needs? Do you have the appropriate licenses for your service animal so you will be permitted to keep it with you should you need or choose to use an emergency public shelter? . 11 Action Checklist - items-To Do Before a Disaster CONSIDERATIONS FOR PEOPLE.WITN DISABILITIES Those with disabilities or other special needs-often have unique needs that require more detailed planning in the event of a disaster. Consider the following actions as you prepare: • Learn what to do in case of power outages and personal injuries. Know how to connect and start a back-up power supply for essential medical equipment. . • Consider getting a medical alert system that will allow you to call for help if you are immobilized in an emergency. Most alert systems require a working phone line, so have a back-up plan, such as a cell phone or pager, if the regular landlines are disrupted.. • If you use an electric wheelchair or scooter, have a manual wheelchair for back-up. Teach those who may need to assist you in an emergency how to operate necessary equipment. Also, label equipment and attach laminated instructions for equipment use. • Store back-up equipment (mobility, medical, etc.) at your neighbor's home, school or your workplace. • Arrange for more than one person from your personal support network to check on you in an emergency, so there is at least one back-up if the primary person cannot. • if you are vision impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, plan ahead for someone to convey essential emergency information to you if you are unable to use the TV or radio. • If you use a personal care attendant obtained from an agency, check to see if the agency has special provisions for emergencies (e.g., providing services at another location should an evacuation be ordered). • If you live. in an apartment, ask,the management to identify and mark accessible exits and access to all areas designated for emergency shelter or safe rooms. Ask about plans for alerting and evacuating those with sensory disabilities. • Have a cell phone with an extra battery. If you are unable to get out of a building, you can let someone know where you are and guide them to you. Keep the numbers you may need to call with you if the 9-1-1 emergency number is overloaded. A whistle is another good way of alerting people that you need assistance if phones are not working. • Learn about devices and other technology available (PDAs, text radio, pagers, etc.) to 12 assist you in receiving emergency instructions and warnings from local officials. Tf e American Red Cross Pacific Northwest Regional Blood Services must collect at least 5,000 pints of blood each week", meet the needs of local patients. The organiion is the sole supplier of blood and blood products to more than 80 hospitals in Oregon, Washington and southeast Alaska. To schedule a blood donation, call 1-800 GIVE LIFE. In the Portland metro area, call (503),284-4040. dition to whole blood, the Red Cross collects elets for patients undergoing special treatment. atelets are one component of blood that aid in the clotting process. Platelets prevent or stop bleeding and help treat patients with cancer, leukemia and other diseases. Since platelets can be stored for only five days, there is a constant need. To schedule a platelet donation at the Portland Donor Center, please call (503) 280-1446. Eligible donors can give every 56 days. Blood is a cornerstone of medicine and critical to public health, but whole blood has a limited shelf life. The need for blood is constant. Through the power of the Red Cross national system, Wood can quickly be shipped from one area of the cuuntry to another - wherever it is needed most. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood regularly. Visit www.nwblood.redcross.org for more information. Natural Gas The following Information provided courtesy of NW Natural Nw Natural• Your gas company injects an odorant into your gas before it is distributed. The odorant is so highly concentrated that even the smallest amounts of natural gas can be detected. The odorant'gives off a foul smell like rotten eggs. Any odor of natural.gas inside your home may indicate a leak. Follow these steps if you detect a leak: . Open windows and doors. . Evacuate all persons from the building. . Call NW Natural at (800) 882-3377 or your local gas company from a neighbor's phone or a phone far away from the building. . Don't use the telephone in the building with the odor (including cell phones and other portable communication devices with a battery). These can spark and create an Ignition source. . Don't light matches or create any other source of Ignition. . Don't turn lights off or on, or operate any electrical switches (either off or on). This could create a source of Ignition. 13 If there is a strong gas odor in your home, or yoa'can see or hear a break, follo instructions above, Meanwhile, turn off the gas valve located at the"gas meter (see instructions and illustration below) with a wrench or other suitable tool. If the leaking gas ignites, do not attempt to put out the flames. Get to safety, call 9-1-1, and then call your local gas company. NOTE: Turn off the gas valve only if you smell a strong gas odor orbea r gas leaking. Shutting Off Your Gas If you need to have your gas shut off, call your gas company to do it, if'possible. However, in an emergency, when you need the gas shut off immediately, take these steps: . Locate the shut-off valve on the riser pipe (the pipe running out of the ground to your meter). To turn the valve, you will need a crescent wrench, pipe wrench or a special wrench available from NW Natural or your local gas company. • When the valve head is parallel to the riser pipe, it is in the "on" position. Turn the valve head crosswise to the pipe and it will be in the "off" _aj x r- ~ I~ position (see illustr ti bo Th 1 h a on a ve). ereare a so s ut- off valves on the lines feeding individual gas appliances. • Once the gas is off, leave it off. Call the nearest gas company office when you are ready for the gas to be turned back on. A qualified technician will check your system, turn on your service and re-fight the' pilot for you. Water Earthquakes or severe freezing weather can interrupt water supplies. It's important to turnoff the water quickly to avoid flooding or possible contamination of your water system. Locate the main water valve, often near the wall in a basement or garage. Label it for quick identification. If you need to turn the water off, turn the valve clockwise until it stops. /PGE Electricity The following information provided courtesy of Portland General Electric IF THE POWER GOES OUT: 1. Check your fuse or breaker box for blown fuses or tripped circuits-Af they're okay, check to see if your neighbors are without power. 2. Call your power company immediately (record utility outage contact numbers on back page) to report the outage. Please call only once so other customers can get through. 3. Turn off all electrical equipment including your water heater, electric furnace or heaters, stove, washer and dryer, stereo and TV to help prevent overloading the system when power is restored (major appliances can be turned off at the breaker box). Do, however, turn on a porch light and one inside light so you and repair crews will know wheniservice is restored. 4. Listen to the radio (battery-powered) for updates on major storm outages. You can also call your power company for information on when power will be restored. S. If your neighbor's power comes back on but yours does not, call your power company again. 6. If your lights are very dim or very bright once power is restored, turn off the power at the breaker or fuse box and call your power company. 14 Downed Fewer Line Safety Never touch a do 'power line - electricity can travel through your body causing serious injury or death. If you see any line on e ground, assume that it:might be live and stay away. Take the following precautions: • Expect every line to be live. If you see a dowAed7lne, call the local power company immediately. • If a line is touching someone, stay away, you ct gld.become a victim if you touch the person. Call 9-1-1 for emergency medical help. ~ • If a line falls across your vehicle, do not get outl'i'It for emergency help to arrive. If you have to get out of your car, (example: Its on fire) don't touch the car and the ground at the same time. This would give the electricity a path to the ground. • Keep on the lookout for crews repairing downed lines. Slow dgwn when approaching work areas and always obey fiaggers. Special, Instructions For Life Support Patients If someone in your hortte is on life support, it is critical that you have a back-up generator. If the power goes out, the utility company will not be able to help and povyer will have to be found from another source. Generator Safety Owners of portable or auxiliary generators should note these precautions. • Never plug your generator into a wall outlet. It can result in Injury to you or others and damage to your electrical system. • Portable generators are gasoline-powered and.should always be placed in a well-ventilated area. Use an indoor/outdoor, grounded (three-prong) extension cord to connect your generator to an appliance. • Permanently installed auxiliary generators must meet electrical codes and have a transfer switch to prevent dangerous back feed of electricity Into power lines. Contact a licensed electrician. Also, please notify your power company if you have a permanent generator. You will need more water than you might think in an emergency. Store a minimum of three days worth of water ' per person: one gallon per person per day (and the same amount for each pet). IF YOU ARE RUNNING H2O LOW ON WATER IN AN EMERGENCY, DO NOT RATION. DRINK WHAT YOUNEED TODAY, TRY TO FIND MORE FOR TOMORROW. FILL UP THE TUB IF YOU HAVE TIME, BUT DO NOT USE FOR DRINKING. Toilet tank (not the bowl). Do not use if you have added chemical treatments to the tank ice cubes - melt and use Liquids from canned goods such as fruit and vegetable juices UNSAFE WATER SOURCES: radiators, waterbeds and swimming pools 15 Other Indoor Water Sources , Proper Water Storage }y • Store bottled drinking water out 6 sunlight, away from cheORMF h might permeate the container and In an area not likely to freeze. , • If bottling tap water, buy empty containers or use well-washed plastic soda bottles (do not use empty bleach, detergent or milk containersl). Every six moo, empty tap water from containers, wash containers and refill. • Pouring water back and forth between two containers will add oxygen and make the wattaiaste better. Treating Water If you are-uncertain about the purity of any water source, treat it before you use it for drinking, food preparation or hygiene. In addition to having a bad odor and taste, water from questionable sources may be contaminated by a variety of microorganisms that can cause dysentery, cholera, typhoid and hepatitis. TO TREAT,-WATER, FOLLOW THESE STEPS: 1. Filter the water using a piece of cloth or coffee filter to remove solid particles. 2. Bring it to a rolling boil for about one full ' minute. 3. Let it cool at least 30 minutes. Water must be cool or the chlorine treatment described below will not work. 4. Add 16 drops of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water, or 8 drops per 2-liter bottle of water. Stir to mix. Sodium hypochlorite (concentration 5.25% to 6%) should be the only active ingredient in the bleach. There should be no added soap or fragrance. S. Let stand 30 minutes. 6. If the water smells of chlorine, you can use it. If it does not smell of chlorine, repeat steps 4 and 5 above. If after this second try the water smells of'chlorine, you can use it. Otherwise, discard and find another source of water. People with certain medical conditions may need distilled or sterile water. Your physician can tell you whether you fall in this category. If so, the Red Cross can provide you with instructions on how to distill water. Food Safety in An Outage While the power is out, your food supplies can be saved by following these simple steps: If your freezer is full, food will stay frozen for about two days. If it is less than half full, food will stay frozen for about one day. Cover the freezer with blankets, quilts or sleeping bags to further insulate the freezer and help food stay frozeh longer. After power is restored, check all frozen foods to determine the extent of thawing. Dispose of any food that is discolored or smells spoiled. If in doubt, throw it out. To avoid losing the cold air in your refrigerator, don't unnecessarily open its doors. Meat and fish spoil quickly at temperatures above 40°F. Other quick-spoiling foods include milk, custard, creamed foods and any foods containing mayonnaise or eggs. Cooked and cured meat will keep for several days in a closed refrigerator. Hard cheeses keep well, even at room temperature. Again, if in doubt, throw it out. You might also try placing bags of ice in the refrigerator, or place food in a cooler or ice chest with ice. Cooking During An Outage Never use barbecues or liquid fuel stoves to cook/heat food indoors. Cooking with these types of appliances will produce carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless; colorless and deadly.' 16 PLANNI' Be Aware Fire is the fifth lead-cause of unintentional injury and death n First cause of death E the home for children under the age of 15. Prepare f DISASTERS the United States. It also ranks as the- Install working smoke alarms that have long-life lithium batteries and a hush button on each level of your home (on the ceiling, inside each bedroom, in the basement, near but not in the kitchen). • deck smoke alarms once a month by pressing the test n. If alarm doesn't sound, replace battery inilpedlately. Change batteries yearly unless using' lithiutteries. Replace smoke alarms after ten years of use. • Make an escape plan. Identify two exits from every room in your home. • Agree on a reunion site immediately outside of the house where family members will meet. • Remind everyone to exit quickly and call 9-1-1 from a safe location away from the home. • Practice crawling out of the home with your eyes shut. Heavy smoke and poisonous gases make it hard to see and breathe. Staying low,increases your chance of escape. FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Purchase an A-B-C type fire extinguisher and teach all responsible family members how to use it. Fire extinguishers are for small fires only. When using one, stand back ten feet from the fire, keep your back to an exit and remember the PASS sequencer • Pull the pin out. • Aim the extinguisher at the base of fire. • Squeeze or press the handle. • Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire. Respond ESCAPE: If you are in a building and smell smoke or see fire, get out quickly and call 9-1-1 from a safe place: • Sleep with bedroom doors closed. If the smoke alarm sounds, crawl to the door, the freshest air will be closer to the floor. • Before opening a door in a burning building, kneel down and check the air coming under the door and also feel the door handle and door with the back of your hand. If the air, handle and door are cool and you don't smell smoke, kneel behind the door while you open it just a little with your face turned away from the opening. Listen and smell for fire and smoke. If smoke is present, use another exit. • Close doors behind you as you leave. • Use a stairway, NOT AN ELEVATOR, to escape from a burning building. IF YOU'RE TRAPPED BY FIRE AND HEAVY SMOKE: • Stay low under the smoke and close the doors STAY LOW AND GO between you and the fire (see illustration at right). Open a window slightly and hang something out of it (like a shirt or towel) to attract attention. Stay low and leave the window slightly open for ventilation. • If your clothes catch on fire, stop where you are, cover your face, drop to the ground and roll back 17 and forth. STOP, DROP AND ROLLI Your local fire department can answer further questions about smoke alarms, fire extinguishers or fire safety. Be Aware Heavy snowfall, ice storms or extreme cold can immobilize our entire region. Even with our mild Northwest winters, we can have paralyzing cold. Results can range from isolation to riiajor traffic hazards on icy highways. Prepare Understanding weather warnings on the radio or TV: TRAVELERS ADVISORY is issued when ice and snow are expected to hinder travel. WINTER STORM WATCH means severe weather conditions - such as freezing rain, sleet or heavy snow - could affect your area. Avoid unnecessary travel before or during the storm. WINTER STORM WARNING means severe weather _is occurring or about to occur. Stay indoors during the storm and avoid travel. You should .')c ready for winter weathci by November 1 t Check home and car disaster supplies kits (see pages 5 and 6). • Review family backup plans for cooking, heating and lighting. Choose safe alternate sources (flashlights or electrically-powered lanterns, NOT candles or gas lantemsl). • If you have a fireplace or wood stove, stock up on seasoned wood and have your chimney or stovepipe checked and cleaned by a profetsional. • insulate water pipes with fiberglass or foam insulation. • Winterize your cars - check and adjust or replace antifreeze before November 1. • Keep your car's gas tank full for emergency use and to keep the fuel line from freezing. Respond Outages can occur at any time of the year, but during cold weather the temperature inside your home, can drop rapidly. Take these simple precautions to safely stay warm if you do lose power. SAVE BODY HEAT - Wear a hat, even while sleeping. Wear loose layers of clothing to trap body heat. Keep moving: exercise generates body heat. Use plenty of blankets and a hot-water bottle if you're able to heat water. BE ALERT - Watch for signs of hypothermia (a drop in core body temperature) especially in infants and the elderly. Even air temperatures of 65°F can trigger hypothermia, and some medical conditions can make people more susceptible. If someone has a body temperature below 95°, call for medical help. Check on elderly neighbors, too. SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA: Be aware of shivering, slow and irregular pulse, numbness, glassy stare, apathy or impaired judgement, loss of muscle control, no shivering or loss of consciousness (late stages). LOCK IN HOME HEAT - Pick one room on the sunny side of the house and close it off to keep the heat in. Use blankets to insulate window's and doors. USE HEAT SOURCES SAFELY - Keep fire-fighting materials handy: baking soda and a fire extinguisher. Local laws prohibit the use of kerosene heaters indoors. HAVE A BACK-UP PLAN - If your neighborhood experiences an extended outage, can you stay with friends of relatives in another area of town? Before and During a Severe Storm: The Northwest has experienced several devastating windstorms in the past four decades. If high winds are forecast for your area, you should: • Identify a shelter or safe place within your home, away from windows, that will provide you with maximum protection. • Identify items that must be secured or brought inside during high winds (such as toys, lawn furniture or tarps). Bring these objects Inside or anchor them. • Know what to do if the power goes out (see page 14). • Stay indoors and away from windows. • Do not drive. 18 • Stay tuned to a local TV or radio station for weather and emergency information. DC swarm Floods claim dozens of lives in the United States every year, Blood waters only half a foot deep can be strong enough to sweep you off your feet. Prepare • Check with your local emergency manager to find out if your home is on a -flood plain. Even if it is not, you should be prepared fora flood. • If you do live on a flood plain, assemble materials such as plywood,'plastic sheeting and sandbags that you may need in a flood. • Discuss flood insurance coverage with your agent. Normal, 0044owners insurance does not cover flooding and there is a 30-day waiting period. • Plan your evacuation (see Evacuation on page 3). • Make sure you have disaster supply kits at home, your workplace and your car. For more information about the National Flood Insurance Program managed by FEMA, contact your local emergency management office. Understand flood forecasts, warnings and watches broadcast on local TV and radio. Consider purchasing an NOAA weather radio. FLOOD FORECAST means rainfall is heavy enough that rivers will overflow their banks. . ACTION: Discuss a possible evacuation. FLOOD WATCH means flooding is possible in your area. ACTION: Fill your car's gas tank in case an evacuation notice is issued. FLOOD WARNING means flooding is occurring or will occur very soon. ACTION: If instructed by local authorities, turn off utilities if your Home is likely to be flooded. FLASH FLOOD WATCH means heavy rains are occurring or expected,and are likely to cause flash flooding in specific areas. ACTION: Prepare for evacuation if you are in the watch area. FLASH FLOOD WARNING means flash flooding is occurring or imminent in designated areas. ACTION: If your area is affected, evacuate immediately-to higher ground. If you are driving, stay away from storm drains and irrigation ditches. Never drive around a police barricade. If your car stalls in rapidly-rising water, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground. ' Respond DURING HEAVY RAINS • Listen carefully to the radio Emergency Alert System for speciflc instructions from emergency officials, such as filling your bathtub with water for flushing the toilet, washing the floor or clothing, securing your house, putting out sandbags or evacuating to higher ground. • If told to evacuate, follow all evacuation instructions carefully (see page 3). • Keep in mind that 6" of water will reach the bottom of most cars, causing loss of control and possible stalling. It's hard to tell how deep water is or how stable the ground is beneath. EVACUATING TO HIGHER GROUND • If you see any possibility of a flash flood occurring, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move. • Walking or driving through flood waters is the most dangerous thing you can do. AFTER THE FLOOD • Contact your local emergency management office and Insurance companyfor guidance on safely returning to a flood-damaged home. • Avoid contact with flood waters and throw away food, cosmetics or medications that have touched flood waters. 19 Be Aware The threat of earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest is real. Scientists predict a magnitude 8.0 or greater earthquake cbuld occur at an} time. Prepare v • 'Pick "safe spots" in each room of your home. A safe spot could be under a sturdy table or desk or against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases or tall furniture that could 'fall on you. • Practice DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON in each safe spot. Drop under a sturdy desk or table, hold on and protect your eyes by pressing you ce against your arm. • Discuss the possibility of an earthquake wit your family, and go through the disaster supplies checklists (see pages 5 and 6) to make sure you have everything you need to be self-sufficient for three days. • Does anyone need training, such as first aid or instruction in turning utilities off? Make a list of who needs to learn what and set aside a time for training. At least one household member should be certified in first aid and CPR. • Review and update your family. plan yearly or as needed. Are phone numbers current? Are safety spots still practical? Has the plan for reuniting the family changed? • Conduct a home hazard hunt. Bolt bookcases and china cabinets to wall studs and place heavier objects on lower shelves. Install strong latches on cupboards. Secure wall hangings with special hooks (don't hang anything over the bed). Respond • When the ground begins to shake, DROP, COVER AND HOLD ONI DROP • • • 20 -COVER If inside during an earthquake, stay there. Move only a few steps to a nearby safe spot (10 feet or less). If you are In bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. If outdoors during an earthquake, stay there. Find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, street lights and power lines. Drop to the ground until the shaking stops. If you are in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location, stop and stay therewith your seatbelt fastened until the shaking has stopped. Once the shaking has stopped,. proceed with caution. When the shaking has stopped, check for Injuries and provide first aid. Protect yourself from further danger by putting on shoes and work gloves. This will protect you from further injury by broken objects. Look for and extinguish small fires. Eliminate fire hazards. Leave the gas on at the main valve unless you smell gas or think It is leaking. Turn off water If necessary (see pages 14 and 15). Assume any downed power lines are live and STAY AWAY (see page 15). Immediately clean up dangerous spills such as medicine, bleach, gasoline or other flammable liquids. Turn on a portable radio and listen for instructions from public-safety agencies., Use phones ONLY for emergencies. Unnecessary calls can prevent others from getting emergency help. Watch animals closely. Leash dogs and place them in a fenced yard. The behavior of pets may change dramatically after an earthquake. Don't turn on any electricity after a major earthquake. . HOLD ON Strapping Your Water,Heater A water heater that is not strapped to the frame of your home can over in an earthquake, potentially causing a gas explosion hazard and wasting a possible source of water if city'~supplies are interrupted. You can get advice and materials for strapping your water heater at most hardware/home ir'nprovement stores. There are many methods for strapping water heaters. The method described below is recommended for fire safety so no flammable materials are in direct contact with the water heater. Before You Start First ensure that your water heater is fitted with a flexible gas supply line. If your water heater does not have a flexible gas supply line, contact a licensed plumber to install one. MATERIALS NEEDED • (2) Six-foot lengths of 1-1/2-inch, 16-gauge pre-drilled strap • (1) 10-foot length of 1/2-inch EMT'tube (conduit) • (4) 5/16-inch lag screws with washers • (4) 5/16-inch x 3/4-inch long hex head machine bolts with four nuts and eight washers each (2) 5/16-inch x 1-1/4-inch long hex-head machine bolts with one nut and two washers each TOOLS NEEDED • Tape measure • Power drill • "ammer • ksaw • Crescent wrench • Vise or clamp • 3/8-inch drill bit • 3/16-Inch drill bit • Center punch.'.- Strapping Instructions The following instructions are for strapping a 30-40 gallon water heater located within 12 inches of a wall stud. 1. Measure 6 inches down from top of the water heater and about 18 inches up from bottom. Do this on both sides of the water heater. Make marks on both sides of the water heater. 2. Mark the location of the studs in the wall (you may want to use a stud locator) at the same height .as the four marks you made on the water heater. 3. Drill four holes, using a 3/16-inch drill bit, three- inches deep into the center of the wood studs. 4. Measure the distance around the water heater and add two inches to the measurement. Using a hack saw, cut the two 1-1/2-inch x 16 gauge metal straps to the measurement. 5. Mark 1-1/2 inches from each end of the two metal straps. Insert each end ina vise (or under a heavy object) and bend the 1-1/2-inch ends outward into a right angle. 6. Bend the two straps into a curve to surround the water heater. , 21 (continued) 7. Measure the distance from a point halfway on each side of the water heater to the two upper holes drilled in the wall (these may be different lengths.) Add 1-112 inches to each measurement. Use a hack saw to cut two pieces of conduit to each of these two lengths. g. Take the two pieces of tubing and flatten approximately 1-1/2 inches at each end. Simply lay the tube on a flat metal or concrete surface and flatten the ends with a hammer. 9. With a hammer and the center punch, make a mark 3/4"from each of the flattened tubing ends. Drill a 3/8" hole through the marks. Be sure the tube is clamped down while drilling. Use th'e vise or clamp to bend the EMT conduit to allow the flattened ends to fit flush against the wall and. water heater (about 45°F). 10. Wrap the straps around the heater and inserta 5/16-inch x 1 1/4-inch bolt with washers into the bent ends. Tighten nuts with fingers. 11. Insert 5/46-inch x 3/4-inch bolts through strap from the inside at the mid-point on each side of water heater. Attach one end of each flattened j tube to a.protruding bolt. Add a washer and nut and tighten with fingers. 12. Insert a 5/16-inch lag screw in the opposite end of each tube strut and screw it into the wall stud. You may need to tap the lag screw gently, into the hole with a hammer to start. it, then .tighten the screws with a crescent wrench. 13. Adjust straps to proper height and tighten Outs snugly, but not too tight. Be Aware Hazardous materials come in the form of explosives, flammable and combustible substances, poisons and radioactive materials. These substances are most often released.as a result of transportation accidents or because of chemical accidents in manufacturing plants. Prepare Discuss the potential for a hazardous material accJdent in your community. The risk is split between trucks and trains passing through your area and material stored in the area. Your local emergency management office can help you identify sites in your area where hazardous materials are stored or processed, what kind of materials they are and what risk they cant'. + Review your family's evacuation plan. Make sure you understand the specialized procedures for responding to a hazardous materials accident. Respond If you witness or become aware of a hazardous materials accident, immediately call 9-1-1. Turn on your television or radio and exactly follow directions. Hazardous materials incidents often involve substances that you cannot see or smell. You maybe exposed to a toxic chemical through breathing, touching, eating or drinking without being immediately aware of the exposure. Stay away from the incident site to avoid getting contaminated. If you are asked to evacuate, do so immediately. You may be instructed to stay indoors rather than evacuate. This is called sheltering-in-place. If told to shelter-in- place, immediately get inside your home or office and close and lock all windows and exterior doors. Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems. Close the fireplace damper. Get your family disaster supplies Idt and make sure the radio is working. . Go to an interior room with the fewest windows that's above ground level. In the case of a chemical threat, an above-ground location is preferable because some chemkals are heavier than air, and may seep into basements. Bring your pets with you, and be sure to bring additional food and water supplies for them. Use duct tape and plastic sheeting (heavier than food wrap) to seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room. Keep listening to your radio or television until you are told all is safe or you are told to evacuate. Remember that instructions to sheker-in-place are usually provided for durations of a few hours, not days or weeks. 22 There is little danger that the room in which you are taking shelter will run out of oxygen. Be Aware If your home is near a forest, prairie, valley or hillside, you need to be prepared for wildfire. Prepare You should safeguard your home by taking the following precautions: _ • Roofing should be made of noncombustible' material, such as composition shingles, tile, slate, cement shingle, sheet metal or aluminum. • Trees need to be trimmed away from your roof. Limbs should reach no closer than 10 feet from the house. • Plant low, less flammable plants near the house, 30 FT higher, more flammable plants at a distance (contact your local Forestry Department for a 30 FT 30 FT specific plant recommendations and distance IF I guidelines). • Flammables should be stored away from the SAFETY ZONE home. Stack firewood at least 100 feet away and (flammable vegetation cleared) uphill from your home. Yard should be well-trimmed and free of SLOPE debris - keep trees and bushes well-trimmed and free of dead branches. Remove woody 100 FT debris on a regular basis. • You should have a 30-foot noncombustible fire break around the home. If you live in a forested area within a city, you may need a permit to cut vegetation because of environmental zones. • If your home is on a slope, you should leave a 100-foot buffer zone (see illustration above), since wildfire travels fastest uphill. • Make sure you have an adequate water supply to fight a fire (i.e., cistern, hydrant, or swimming pool with a high-volume pump). Keep a hose with a nozzle connected to an exterior water source at all times. • Make sure to provide good access for emergency vehicles. Your driveway should be 12 feet wide with a vertical clearance of 15 feet. • Make sure exterior walls are made of fire-resistant material, such as brick, stone, aluminum or treated wood. Your local Forestry Department can recommend materials. Respond Fight or flight? In remote areas it may be up to you to put out a small fire before it spreads. Read through these steps to make sure you are ready to respond: • Know how to contact your local fire fighting agency. • Decide where you would go and what you would take if you have to evacuate (see page 3). • Plan .at least two escape routes by car and another. by foot. • Have a ladder available that is long enough to reach your roof. • Have fire tools handy: long-handled round-point shovel, rake, axe, gas chainsaw and a 2 112 gallon water bucket. 23 Be Aware There are many things you can do to prepare for the unexpected and reduce the stress that you may feel when there is a change in the'Department of Homeland Security Alert System. Prepare • Build a disaster supplies kit • Establish family reunion sites Create an emergency communications plan • ..Understand evacuation and sheltering- In-place procedures Respond FolloW'the advice of local emergency officials. Listen to your radio or television for news and instructions. If the disaster occurs near you, check forinjuries. Give first aid and gethelp for seriously injured people. If the disaster occurs near your home while you are there, check for damage using a flashlight. Do not light matches or candies* - r turn on electrical switches. Check for fires, fire hazards and other household hazards. Sniff for gas leaks,'starting at the water heater. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, turn off the main gas valve, open,wlndows, and quickly get everyone outside. • Call your family contact - do not usethe telephone again unless it is a Iffe-threatening emergency. • Limit the amount of news coverage children watch. Raw, unedited footage of terrorism events and reactions can be very ' upsetting toddIdren.If the news show images over and over again, young children may not realize it is repeated video foooge• Adults may also need to give themselves a break from the news. Take turns with other adult household members (see Yourhfenta/Hedlth on page 4). Be Aware Explosive volcanoes blast hot solid and molten rock fragments and gases into the air. As a result, ashflows can occur and ash can fall hundreds of miles downwind. Prepare • Learn about your community warning systems and emergency plans. Be prepared for the hazards that can accompany volcanoes, such as mudflows, flash floods, landslides, rockfalls, earthquakes, ashfall and acid rain. • If you live in a known volcanic hazard area, plan a route out and have a backup route. Get disposable breathing masks for each member of the household incase of ashfall. Respond Although it may seem safe to stay at home and wait out an eruption, if you are in a hazardous zone, doing so could be very dangerous. Follow authorities' instructions and put your disaster plan into action. Ashfall Volcanic ash is not poisonous, but it can 'irritate your respiratory system. Take precautions to protect your lungs if volcanic ash is present by wearing single-use (disposable) paper dust masks. If you have a respiratory ailment. avoid contact with any amount of ash. Stay indoors until local health officials advise it is safe to go outside: Close all windows, doors and dampers. Put all machinery inside a garage or barn. Bring animals and livestock into closed shelters. • Clear roofs of ashfall. Ashfall is very heavy and can cause buildings to collapse. Exercise great caution when working on a roof. • Avoid driving in heavy ashfall. Driving will stir up more ash that can clog engines and stall vehicles. • Avoid areas downwind and river valleys downstream of the volcano. • Stay indoors when possible. 24 Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance - infants, elderly people and people with disabilities. A tsunami is a sies:oFocean waves usually caused by earquakes or underwater landslides. Tsunami waves may trave t* tp 600 miles per hour in open water. As they enter shallow water near land, they get higher and can cause great loss of life and property damage. Experts believe a tsunami could hit the Northwest coast with as little as five minutes warning. In low-lying arethout a tsunami warning system, an earthquake may be the only sign a tsunami is approaching. Contact your local emergency management office to find out if there isi a tsunami warning system in your area. UNDERSTANDING TSUNAMI WARNINGS ON RADIO AND TV Tsunami Advisory; An earthquake has occurred in the Pacific Basin, which might generate a tsunami. bulletins will be issued to advise you of the situation. Hourly Tsunami Watch: A tsunami was or may have been. generated, but is at least two hours travel time to the area in watch status. Local officials should prepare for possible evacuation if their area is upgraded to a warning. Tsunami Warning: A tsunami was or may have been generated, which could cause damage; therefore, people In the warned area are strongly advised to evacuate. Prepare • Become familiar with the tsunami warning signs. A strong'earthquake may generate a tsunami. A noticeable rapid rise or fall in coastal waters is a sign that i1sunami is approaching, in addition to a loud rumbling sound such as rocks being overturned as the water returns. • Plan an evacuation route from your home, school, workplace or any other place you'll be where tsunamis present a risk. • If you are visiting an area at risk from tsunamis; become familiar with tsunami evacuation information and how you would be warned. • Assemble a disaster supplies kit (see page 5) and keep it handy in your home or vehicle. • Train all family members over the age of 10 in first'aid. • While deadly, tsunamis are also very infrequent. Be aware of the risk, but don't let It compromise your plans. • Tsunami evacuation maps are available for many coastal communities. Check with your local emergency management office for a map of your area. • If you live in an area that may be impacted by a tsunami, consider discussing flood insurance with your insurance agent. Homeowners insurance may not cover flooding from a tsunami. Respond • If you feel an earthquake while you are on the coast, DROP, COVER and HOLD ON if inside, and avoid-failing objects if outside (see Earthquakes, page 20): • When the shaking has stopped, move quickly inland and to higher ground. Go on foot if possible. Take your disaster supplies kit, but don't delay leaving. • If a tsunami watch is issued, listen to a NOAA weather radio, Coast Guard emergency frequency station or other reliable sources for updated emergency information,and be ready to evacuate. • Remain inland and on higher ground until an official 'all clear' announcement is made by local officials. Typically there are multiple, large waves and tsunamis may last for hours. 25 Get to higher ground as far inland as possible. Watching a tsunami from the beach or cliffs could put you in grave danger. Return home only after local officials tell you it is safe. Pandemic Flu Pandemic flu is more serious than a "typical" flu. It, is caused by a new flu strain that humans have not been exposed to, so they have no natural resistance or immunity to it. Pandemic flu is different from seasonal flu because it infects large numbers of people of different ages all over the world and causes serious illness and possible death. THE SYMPTOMS OF PANDEMIC FLU ARE LIKELY TO BE SIMILAR TO THE SEASONAL FLU VIRUS: Fever Cough • Runny nose • Muscle pain • Sore throat Call your healthcare professional at the first sign of the flu. YOU CAN MAKE GOOD HYGIENE A HABIT AND TAKE ACTIONS TO PREVENTTHE SPREAD OF GERMS, INCLUDING: • Washing`your hands with soap'and water or cleaning them with a hand sanitizer. • Covering, your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and cleaning your hands afterwards. - • Coughing or sneezing into your upper sleeve if you don't have, a tissue. • Staying home if you are sick. Get plenty of rest and drink a lot of fluids. • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick. • Keeping your living and work area clean. During a flu pandemic, public officials may impose community-level restrictions to prevent the flu virus from spreading. You may be asked to stay home for an extended period of time even though you are not Sick. Schools, workplaces and places of worship may be closed temporarily and mass transportation such as bus, trains and air . travel may be limited. MAKE PLANS NOW FOR A FLU PANDEMIC. THESE ACTIONS MAY LESSEN THE IMPACT ON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY: • Figure out what you will do if members of your household have to stay home from work or school or stay separated from others for a period of time. Talk with family members and loved ones about how they, would be cared for if they got sick. • Store extra supplies of water and food. ' Store a supply of non-prescription drugs such as pain relievers, cough and cold medicines, stomach remedies and fluids with electrolytes and vitamins. • Store health supplies such as bleach, tissue, a thermometer, disposal gloves, soap and alcohol-based hand cleaners. Ask your doctor and insurance company if you can get an extra supply of your regular prescription drugs. WHEN PREPARING FOR A PANDEMIC FLU, MAKE SURE THAT YOU PUT SUPPLIES ASIDE FOR A PERIOD OF 14 DAYS OR LONGER. 26 Oregon Climate Service: (541) 737-5705 www.ocs.orst.edu/ Oregon Department of'Environmental Quality: (800) 452-4011 www.deq.state.or.us/lq/cu/emergency/indox.htm Infonoatlonregarding theprourdon andenhancementofOregon s water andoliqualloy clean Upondrelease ofhazardousmatenolsand . management ofpmper d/sposo/ ofhazordous and solid wastes The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries: (971) 673-1555 www.or*gongeology.com/sub/earthquakes/earthquakehome.htm Imbrmotion on eorthquakesandothernatumldlsostersln thepadbc Narthwest. Oregon Disaster Center: www.dIsestorc*hter.com/oregon/or*gon.htm Informadon on disasters In Oregon. Oregon Emergency Management: (503) 378-2911 , www.or*gon.gov/OMD/OEM/ind*x.shtm InfonneVon oboutthepreventlon, mltlgotlon, andmanagementof emergendes or d/sasters that present a threet to the lives and property of cltlzensand v/sitorsto the State ofOregan, American National Red Cross www.redcross.org/services/disaster Extensive information on disaster preparedness, response and relief, educator information and much more. Safe and Well http://disastersafe.redcross.org Online registration that enables family and friends to search for loved ones following a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency - FEMA www.fema.gov A great clearinghouse for information on all types of disasters. Institute for Business and Home Safety www.disastersafety.org Extensive "how-to" information to protect your home and business from natural disasters. U.S. Department of Homeland Security www.ready.gov Up-to-date information on homeland security activities and national threat levels. Oregon Office of Public Safety and Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal: (503) 378-3473 www.oregon~gov/OSP/SFM lnlomtdtlon regarding the protection of oregonlons'llves and property from fireg4o'hawndousmaterlo/s. _ Oregon Poison Center: (800) 222-1222 www.ohsu.edu/poison/ Oregon Safe Kids: (971) 673-1001 ,,,.www.or*9*n.gov/DHS/ph/safeki.ds/Index.shtmI Partnership for Disaster Resilience: showcase@uoregon.edu www.or*gonshowcase.org Provides a comprehenslve framework forgo vemment and the private sector to"pa& for and minimize the risk and Impact ofnatum/hazards Center for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov Information on emergency preparedness and flu pandemic. • National Fire Protection Association www.nfpa.org or www.sparky.org Extensive fire prevention and safety information. "Sparky the' Fire Dog" site contains several multimedia educational activities for kids. 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Fill in the 'names and Doctor(s): Neighbor(s): niy (-;m- E-mail(s): Other: Insurance Agent(s): Family Meeting Places: Outside your home in case of fire: Outside.your neighborhood in case you can't return home: Caretaker for Pets: Veterinarian: Utilities:, Water District (broken water pipes in street): Local Fire Bureau: Other Utility: Other Emergency Contacts: Red Cross Chapters Serving Oregon Oregon Trail Chapter . Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, Washington, Yamhill (503) 284-1234 www.redcross-pdx.org Oregon Mountain River Chapter Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Wheeler, Wallowa, Wasco, Warm Springs (541) 382-2142 www.mountainriver.redcross.org Oregon Pacific Chapter . Benton, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln, Linn (541) 344-5244 www.oregonpacific.redcross.org 28 Southern Oregon Chapter Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake (541) 779-3773 www.soredcross.org Willamette Chapter Marion, Polk (503) 585-5414 www.redcross-salem.org The programs of the American Red Cross are made possible by the voluntary services and financial support of the American people. 3/14/2012 Ordinance 2012-004, Text Amendment File # TA-11.3 I March 14, 2012 Presentation.:. s,) Background a)PIanning Commission Recommendations s)Staff Revision x)Emergency? u* Letters Options for Next Steps Background 1990-2011 County Hearings Officer denied a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Private Park for a commercial wedding event venue Code complaints filed for commercial weddings in 2 zones Property owners applied for 2 text amendments to County Code to allow "Event Venue," 1 denied,1 withdrawn g Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) takes leadership role in assembling statewide task force to address uses on farmland; initiates legislation (SB 960) to adopt task force recommendations 1 3/14/2012 2011 a, SB 960 (agri-tourism and commercial activities and events) and HB 3280 (updated winery standards) adopted so Board directs staff to work with Planning Commission to develop text amendments to implement SB 960, HB 3280, and Private Parks in the EFU Zone Planning Commission conducts first work session, and votes to direct staff to also Initiate a text amendment for a new Type 4 Home Occupation for commercial events TA-11.3 initiated for 4 text amendments & definitions -v-T II mfr' 7 7 {1_ Planning?Com'mission 6':} Mow 2011.12 Conducted public hearing on Dec. 8; closed record on Jan. 5; began deliberations on Jan. 12 and finished Feb. 9 so Voted to recommend ending consideration of private parks and home occupations text amendments by a vote of 5.2. g, Voted 4-3 to recommend a package of text amendments to implement SB 960 & HB 3280, including definitions. Board supported Planning Commission's recommendation to end consideration of private parks and home occupations during this process Planrnng Commission Recommendations 18.04: DEFINITIONS "Agri-Tourism" and "Commercial Events or Activity" 18.16: EXCLUSIVE FARM USE (EFU) ZONE Incorporates SB 960 (agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities) text as a new "limited use permit," and establishes standards to protect public health and safety. Discretionary for counties to adopt. Counties may be more restrictive - not less. Requires established farm use. Updates winery provisions by incorporating HB 3280 text, and establishes standards to protect public health and safety. Counties cannot be more restrictive. 2 3/14/2012 18.04 DEFINITIONS -AGRI-TOURISM Means a commercial enterprise at a working farm or ranch that is incidental and subordinate to the existing farm use of the tract that promotes successful agriculture, generates supplemental income for the owner and complies with Oregon Statue and Rule. Any assembly of persons shall be for the purpose of taking part in agriculturally based operations or activities such as animal or crop care, picking fruits or vegetables, cooking or cleaning farm products, tasting farm products; or learning about farm or ranch operations. Agri-tourism does not Include "commercial events or activities." Celebratory gatherings, weddings, parties, or similar uses are not agri-tourism. Planning Commission Recommendations 18.04 DEFINITIONS-COMMERCIAL EVENT OR ACTIVITY s~ Means any meeting, celebratory gathering, wedding, party, or similar uses consisting of any assembly of persons and the sale of goods or services. It does not include agri-tourism. In DCC 18.16.042, a commercial event or activity shall be related to and supportive of agriculture. Planning Commission Recommendations AGRI-TOURISM 3 COMMERCIAL EVENTS OR ACTIVITES (SB 960) t. Related to & supportive of agriculture farm use x Limited Use Permit- Renewed Every 2 or 4 Years z. Number of Events (1-6, 7.18); Duration of Events; Set-Up Take Down 4. Lot Size (10 acres up to 6 events; 160 acres more than 6 events) s. Notification of Events a. Hours of Operations (7:00 am.-10:00 pm.) r. Noise (70 dBA during hours of operation, Noise Control Ordinance ail other times) e. Transportation) Traffic Control -DfrsclAccess(definition); naggers 11250 attendees e. Health&Safety (structures and facilities subjectto fire, health& life safety requirements) to. Single Permit n. Inspection of EventPremises Authorization 3 3/14/2012 x) Current employment of land for the primary purpose of obtaining a profit in money by o Raising, harvesting and selling crops or by the feeding, breeding, management and sale of, or the produce of, livestock, poultry, fur-bearing animals or honeybees or for dairying and the sale of dairy products or any other agricultural or horticultural use or animal husbandry or any combination thereof. o Current employment of the land for farm use also includes those uses listed under ORS 215.203(2)b} lan iI §^,,Commission Recommendation i s. L 4 P it n WINERY (HB 3280) t. 18.16.038 (B)(2.8) directly from HB 3280; event provisions expire Jan. 1, 2014 2. Section 9: Public Health & Safety (same as SB 960) a Hours of operation b. Noise c TransportationI traffic control (direct access) d. Structures e Inspection of event premises authorization r "e-, - Staff Revision t. DLCD notified staff the prohibition of combining events under SB 960 and HB 3280 did not appear clear in the text amendments 2. Staff proposed a new "Single Permit" stand alone section to clarify the issue (handout) 3. DLCD responded (handout) that the "Single Permit" section is fine but need not be as restrictive as staff proposed 4. Question for the Board -does the County want to allow Outdoor Mass Gatherings to be combined with SB 960 & HB 3280 for additional events? 4 6 'ft 1. Central Oregon I-andWatch-3 letters 2 Central Oregon Winegrowers Association 3. Andrew Stamp 4. Stuart Monson Adopt by Emergency? ORDINANCE 2012.004 Effective immediately or in 90 days? r. Provides an opportunity for agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities for late summer and early fall 2012 rather than 2013 due for property owners able to submit applications immediately. Updated winery standards from HB 3280 are already in State Law. However, the County's new public health and safety standards applicable to wineries, as allowed by HB 3280, will not be required until the Ordinance is in effect. z Amendments are intended to provide additional opportunities for agricultural property owners with a farm use to supplement their income and support the agricultural economy through agri-tourism and other commercial events and activities immediately. Fees? Hearings? PROPOSED "ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION" 1. $785 (subject to change based on the annual adopted fee schedule) 2. If criteria are not met or the application is contentious, a public hearing before a hearings officer may be required, including a $3000 deposit to cover costs. 3. TBD: a renewal permit fee for the limited use permits (agri-tourism and commercial events or activities) 3/14/2012 5 t. Continue the public hearing to a date and time certain z. Close the oral record and keep the written record open to a specific date. (Planning Commission's approach) s. 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(1) A winery may be established as [an outright] a permitted use under ORS 215.213 (1)(p) and 215.283 (1)(n) in an area zoned for exclusive farm use [under ORS 215.213 (1)(p) and 215.283 (1)(n)] if the winery produces wine with a maximum annual production of: (a) Less than 50,000 gallons and [that]: (A) Owns an on-site vineyard of at least 15 acres; (B) Owns a contiguous vineyard of at least 15 acres; (C) Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the grapes from at least 15 acres of a vineyard contiguous to the winery; or (D) Obtains grapes from any combination of subparagraph (A), (B) or (C) of this paragraph; or (b) At least 50,000 gallons and [no more than 100,000 gallons and that] the winery: (A) Owns an on-site vineyard of at least 40 acres; (B) Owns a contiguous vineyard of at least 40 acres; (C) Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the grapes from at least 40 acres of a vineyard contiguous to the winery; or (D) Obtains grapes from any combination of subparagraph (A), (B) or (C) of this paragraph. (2) A winery described in subsection (1) of this section may [sell only]: (a) [Wines produced in conjunction with the winery; and] Market and sell wine produced in conjunction with the winery, including the following activities: (A) Wine tours; (B) Wine tastings in a tasting room or other location at the winery; (C) Wine clubs; and (D) Similar activities conducted for the primary purpose of promoting wine produced in conjunction with the winery; (b) Market and sell items directly related to the sale [and] or promotion of wine produced in conjunction with the winery, the marketing and sale of which is incidental to retail sale of wine on-site, including food and beverages served by a limited service restaurant, as defined in ORS 624.010[•]; and Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 1 (c) Provide services, including private events, hosted by the winery or patrons of the winery, at which wine produced in conjunction with the winery is featured, that: (A) Are directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in conjunction with the winery; (B) Are incidental to the retail sale of wine on-site; and (C) Are limited to 25 days or fewer in a calendar year. (3) The gross income of the winery from the sale of incidental items pursuant to sub- section (2)(b) of this section and services provided pursuant to subsection (2)(c) of this sec- tion may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery. (4) A winery operating under this section shall provide parking for all activities or uses of the lot, parcel or tract on which the winery is established. [(3)] (5) Prior to the issuance of a permit to establish a winery under this section, the applicant shall show that vineyards described in subsection (1) of this section have been planted or that the contract has been executed, as applicable. [(4)] (6) A local government shall adopt findings for each of the standards described in [para- graphs (a) and (b) ol] this subsection. Standards imposed on the siting of a winery shall be limited solely to each of the following for the sole purpose of limiting demonstrated conflicts with accepted farming or forest practices on adjacent lands: (a) Establishment of a setback[, not to exceed] of at least 100 feet[,] from all property lines for the winery and all public gathering places; and (b) Provision of direct road access[,] and internal circulation [and parking]. [(5)] (7) A local government shall [also] apply: (a) Local criteria regarding floodplains, geologic hazards, the Willamette River Greenway, solar access[,] and airport safety [or other]; (b) Regulations for the public health and safety; and (c) Regulations for resource protection acknowledged to comply with any statewide goal re- specting open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resources. (8)(a) A local government may issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the local government issued permits to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before the effective date of this 2011 Act. (b) A local government may not issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the local government did not issue permits to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before the effective date of this 2011 Act. (9) As used in this section, "private events" includes, but is not limited to, facility rentals and celebratory gatherings. SECTION 3. ORS 215.452, as amended by sections 1 and 2, chapter 97, Oregon Laws 2010, and section 2 of this 2011 Act, is amended to read: 215.452. (1) A winery may be established as a permitted use under ORS 215.213 (1)(p) and 215.283 (1)(n) in an area zoned for exclusive farm use if the winery produces wine with a maximum annual production of: (a) Less than 50,000 gallons and: (A) Owns an on-site vineyard of at least 15 acres; (B) Owns a contiguous vineyard of at least 15 acres; (C) Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the grapes from at least 15 acres of a vineyard contiguous to the winery; or (D) Obtains grapes from any combination of subparagraph (A), (B) or (C) of this paragraph; or (b) At least 50,000 gallons and the winery: (A) Owns an on-site vineyard of at least 40 acres; (B) Owns a contiguous vineyard of at least 40 acres; Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 2 (C) Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the grapes from at least 40 acres of a vineyard contiguous to the winery; or (D) Obtains grapes from any combination of subparagraph (A), (B) or (C) of this paragraph. (2) A winery described in subsection (1) of this section may: (a) Market and sell wine produced in conjunction with the winery, including the following ac- tivities: (A) Wine tours; (B) Wine tastings in a tasting room or other location at the winery; (C) Wine clubs; and (D) Similar activities conducted for the primary purpose of promoting wine produced in con- junction with the winery; (b) Market and sell items directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in con- junction with the winery, the marketing and sale of which is incidental to retail sale of wine on-site, including food and beverages served by a limited service restaurant, as defined in ORS 624.010; and (c) Provide services, including private events, hosted by the winery or patrons of the winery, at which wine produced in conjunction with the winery is featured, that: (A) Are directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in conjunction with the winery; (B) Are incidental to the retail sale of wine on-site; and (C) Are limited to 25 days or fewer in a calendar year. (3)(a) The gross income of the winery from the sale of incidental items pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this section and services provided pursuant to subsection (2)(c) of this section may not ex- ceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery. (b) At the request of a local government with land use jurisdiction over the site of a winery, the winery shall submit to the local government a written statement, prepared by a certified public accountant, that certifies compliance with paragraph (a) of this subsection for the previous tag year. (4) A winery operating under this section shall provide parking for all activities or uses of the lot, parcel or tract on which the winery is established. (5) Prior to the issuance of a permit to establish a winery under this section, the applicant shall show that vineyards described in subsection (1) of this section have been planted or that the con- tract has been executed, as applicable. (6) A local government shall adopt findings for each of the standards described in this sub- section. Standards imposed on the siting of a winery shall be limited solely to each of the following for the sole purpose of limiting demonstrated conflicts with accepted farming or forest practices on adjacent lands: (a) Establishment of a setback of at least 100 feet from all property lines for the winery and all public gathering places; and (b) Provision of direct road access and internal circulation. (7) A local government shall apply: (a) Local criteria regarding floodplains, geologic hazards, the Willamette River Greenway, solar access and airport safety; (b) Regulations for the public health and safety; and (c) Regulations for resource protection acknowledged to comply with any statewide goal re- specting open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resources. (8)(a) A local government may issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the local government issued permits to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before the effective date of this 2011 Act. (b) A local government may not issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the local Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 3 government did not issue permits to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before the effective date of this 2011 Act. (9) As used in this section, "private events" includes, but is not limited to, facility rentals and celebratory gatherings. SECTION 3a. ORS 215.452, as amended by sections 1 and 2, chapter 97, Oregon Laws 2010, and sections 2 and 3 of this 2011 Act, is amended to read: 215.452. (1) A winery may be established as a permitted use under ORS 215.213 (1)(p) and 215.283 (1)(n) in an area zoned for exclusive farm use if the winery produces wine with a maximum annual production of: (a) Less than 50,000 gallons and: (A) Owns an on-site vineyard of at least 15 acres; (B) Owns a contiguous vineyard of at least 15 acres; (C) Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the grapes from at least 15 acres of a vineyard contiguous to the winery; or (D) Obtains grapes from any combination of subparagraph (A), (B) or (C) of this paragraph; or (b) At least 50,000 gallons and the winery: (A) Owns an on-site vineyard of at least 40 acres; (B) Owns a contiguous vineyard of at least 40 acres; (C) Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the grapes from at least 40 acres of a vineyard contiguous to the winery; or (D) Obtains grapes from any combination of subparagraph (A), (B) or (C) of this paragraph. (2) A winery described in subsection (1) of this section may: (a) Market and sell wine produced in conjunction with the winery, including the following ac- tivities: (A) Wine tours; (B) Wine tastings in a tasting room or other location at the winery; (C) Wine clubs; and (D) Similar activities conducted for the primary purpose of promoting wine produced in con- junction with the winery; and (b) Market and sell items directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in con- junction with the winery, the marketing and sale of which is incidental to retail sale of wine on-site, including food and beverages served by a limited service restaurant, as defined in ORS 624.010.[; and] [(c) Provide services, including private events, hosted by the winery or patrons of the winery, at which wine produced in conjunction with the winery is featured, that:] [(A) Are directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in conjunction with the winery;] [(B) Are incidental to the retail sale of wine on-site; and] [(C) Are limited to 25 days or fewer in a calendar year.] [(3)(a) The gross income of the winery from the sale of incidental items pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this section and services provided pursuant to subsection (2)(c) of this section may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery.] [(b) At the request of a local government with land use jurisdiction over the site of a winery, the winery shall submit to the local government a written statement, prepared by a certified public ac- countant, that certifies compliance with paragraph (a) of this subsection for the previous tax year.] [(4)] (3) A winery operating under this section shall provide parking for all activities or uses of the lot, parcel or tract on which the winery is established. [(5)] (4) Prior to the issuance of a permit to establish a winery under this section, the applicant shall show that vineyards described in subsection (1) of this section have been planted or that the contract has been executed, as applicable. Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 4 V01 (5) A local government shall adopt findings for each of the standards described in this subsection. Standards imposed on the siting of a winery shall be limited solely to each of the fol- lowing for the sole purpose of limiting demonstrated conflicts with accepted farming or forest practices on adjacent lands: (a) Establishment of a setback of at least 100 feet from all property lines for the winery and all public gathering places; and (b) Provision of direct road access and internal circulation. [(7)] (6) A local government shall apply: (a) Local criteria regarding floodplains, geologic hazards, the Willamette River Greenway, solar access and airport safety; (b) Regulations for the public health and safety; and (c) Regulations for resource protection acknowledged to comply with any statewide goal re- specting open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resources. [(8)(a)] (7)(a) A local government may issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the local government issued permits to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before the effective date of this 2011 Act. (b) A local government may not issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the local government did not issue permits to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before the effective date of this 2011 Act. 1(9) As used in this section, `;private events" includes, but is not limited to, facility rentals and celebratory gatherings.] SECTION 4. Section 5 of this 2011 Act is added to and made a part of ORS chapter 215. SECTION 5. (1) A winery may be established as a permitted use under ORS 215.213 (1)(p) or 215.283 (1)(n) in an area zoned for exclusive farm use if- (a) The winery owns and is sited on a tract of 80 acres or more, at least 50 acres of which is a vineyard; (b) The winery owns at least 80 additional acres of planted vineyards in Oregon that need not be contiguous to the acreage described in paragraph (a) of this subsection; and (c) The winery has produced annually, at the same or a different location, at least 150,000 gallons of wine in at least three of the five calendar years before the winery is established under this section. (2) A winery described in subsection (1) of this section may: (a) Market and sell wine produced in conjunction with the winery, including the following activities: (A) Wine tours; (B) Wine tastings in a tasting room or other location at the winery; (C) Wine clubs; and (D) Similar activities conducted for the primary purpose of promoting wine produced in conjunction with the winery; (b) Market and sell items directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in conjunction with the winery, the marketing and sale of which is incidental to retail sale of wine on-site, including food and beverages served by a limited service restaurant, as defined in ORS 624.010, wine not produced in conjunction with the winery and gifts; and (c) Provide services, including private events, hosted by the winery or patrons of the winery, at which wine produced in conjunction with the winery is featured, that: (A) Are directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in conjunction with the winery; (B) Are incidental to the retail sale of wine on-site; and (C) Are limited to 25 days or fewer in a calendar year. Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 5 (3) The gross income of the winery from the sale of incidental items pursuant to sub- section (2)(b) of this section and services provided pursuant to subsection (2)(c) of this sec- tion may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery. (4) A winery operating under this section: (a) Shall provide parking for all, activities or uses of the lot, parcel or tract on which the winery is established. (b) May operate a restaurant, as defined in ORS 624.010, in which food is prepared for consumption on the premises of the winery. (5)(a) A winery shall obtain a permit from the local government if the winery operates a restaurant that is open to the public for more than 25 days in a calendar year or provides for private events occurring on more than 25 days in a calendar year. (b) In addition to any other requirements, a local government may approve a permit ap- plication under this subsection if the local government finds that the authorized activity: (A) Complies with the standards described in ORS 215.296; (B) Is incidental and subordinate to the retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery; and (C) Does not materially alter the stability of the land use pattern in the area. (c) If the local government issues a permit under this subsection for private events, the local government shall review the permit at least once every five years and, if appropriate, may renew the permit. (6) A person may not have a substantial ownership interest in more than one winery operating a restaurant under this section. (7) Prior to the issuance of a permit to establish a winery under this section, the appli- cant shall show that vineyards described in subsection (1) of this section have been planted. (8) A local government shall require a winery operating under this section to provide for: (a) Establishment of a setback of at least 100 feet from all property lines for the winery and all public gathering places; and (b) Direct road access and internal circulation. (9) A local government shall apply: (a) Local criteria regarding floodplains, geologic hazards, the Willamette River Greenway, solar access and airport safety; (b) Regulations for the public health and safety; and (c) Regulations for resource protection acknowledged to comply with any statewide goal respecting open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resources. (10) The local government may authorize a winery described in subsection (1) of this section to sell or deliver items or provide services not described in subsection (2)(b) or (c) or (3) of this section under the criteria for a commercial activity in conjunction with farm use under ORS 215.213 (2)(c) or 215.283 (2)(a). (11)(a) A local government may issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the local government issued permits to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before the effective date of this 2011 Act. (b) A local government may not issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the local government did not issue permits to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before the effective date of this 2011 Act. (12) As used in this section, "private events" includes, but is not limited to, facility rentals and celebratory gatherings. SECTION 5a. Section 5 of this 2011 Act is amended to read: Sec. 5. (1) A winery may be established as a permitted use under ORS 215.213 (1)(p) or 215.283 (1)(n) in an area zoned for exclusive farm use if: Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 6 (a) The winery owns and is sited on a tract of 80 acres or more, at least 50 acres of which is a vineyard; (b) The winery owns at least 80 additional acres of planted vineyards in Oregon that need not be contiguous to the acreage described in paragraph (a) of this subsection; and (c) The winery has produced annually, at the same or a different location, at least 150,000 gal- lons of wine in at least three of the five calendar years before the winery is established under this section. (2) A winery described in subsection (1) of this section may: (a) Market and sell wine produced in conjunction with the winery, including the following ac- tivities: (A) Wine tours; (B) Wine tastings in a tasting room or other location at the winery; (C) Wine clubs; and (D) Similar activities conducted for the primary purpose of promoting wine produced in con- junction with the winery; (b) Market and sell items directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in con- junction with the winery, the marketing and sale of which is incidental to retail sale of wine on-site, including food and beverages served by a limited service restaurant, as defined in ORS 624.010, wine not produced in conjunction with the winery and gifts; and (c) Provide services, including private events, hosted by the winery or patrons of the winery, at which wine produced in conjunction with the winery is featured, that: (A) Are directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in conjunction with the winery; (B) Are incidental to the retail sale of wine on-site; and (C) Are limited to 25 days or fewer in a calendar year. (3)(a) The gross income of the winery from the sale of incidental items pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this section and services provided pursuant to subsection (2)(c) of this section may not ex- ceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery. (b) At the request of a local government with land use jurisdiction over the site of a winery, the winery shall submit to the local government a written statement, prepared by a certified public accountant, that certifies compliance with paragraph (a) of this subsection for the previous tax year. (4) A winery operating under this section: (a) Shall provide parking for all activities or uses of the lot, parcel or tract on which the winery is established. (b) May operate a restaurant, as defined in ORS 624.010, in which food is prepared for con- sumption on the premises of the winery. (5)(a) A winery shall obtain a permit from the local government if the winery operates a res- taurant that is open to the public for more than 25 days in a calendar year or provides for private events occurring on more than 25 days in a calendar year. (b) In addition to any other requirements, a local government may approve a permit application under this subsection if the local government finds that the authorized activity: (A) Complies with the standards described in ORS 215.296; (B) Is incidental and subordinate to the retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery; and (C) Does not materially alter the stability of the land use pattern in the area. (c) If the local government issues a permit under this subsection for private events, the local government shall review the permit at least once every five years and, if appropriate, may renew the permit. (6) A person may not have a substantial ownership interest in more than one winery operating a restaurant under this section. Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 7 (7) Prior to the issuance of a permit to establish a winery under this section, the applicant shall show that vineyards described in subsection (1) of this section have been planted. (8) A local government shall require a winery operating under this section to provide for: (a) Establishment of a setback of at least 100 feet from all property lines for the winery and all public gathering places; and (b) Direct road access and internal circulation. (9) A local government shall apply: (a) Local criteria regarding floodplains, geologic hazards, the Willamette River Greenway, solar access and airport safety; (b) Regulations for the public health and safety; and (c) Regulations for resource protection acknowledged to comply with any statewide goal re- specting open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resources. (10) The local government may authorize a winery described in subsection (1) of this section to sell or deliver items or provide services not described in subsection (2)(b) or (c) or (3) of this section under the criteria for a commercial activity in conjunction with farm use under ORS 215.213 (2)(c) or 215.283 (2)(a). (11)(a) A local government may issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the local government issued permits to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before the effective date of this 2011 Act. (b) A local government may not issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the local government did not issue permits to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before the effective date of this 2011 Act. (12) As used in this section, "private events" includes, but is not limited to, facility rentals and celebratory gatherings. SECTION 6. (1) A use or structure that is lawfully established at a winery located in an exclusive farm use zone and that exists on the effective date of this 2011 Act, including events and activities that exceed the income limit imposed by ORS 215.452, may be continued, altered, restored or replaced pursuant to ORS 215.130. (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not affect the lawful continuation, alteration, res- toration or replacement of the winery sited on the same tract. SECTION 7. ORS 215.213 is amended to read: 215.213. (1) In counties that have adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), the following uses may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use: (a) Churches and cemeteries in conjunction with churches. (b) The propagation or harvesting of a forest product. (c) Utility facilities necessary for public service, including wetland waste treatment systems but not including commercial facilities for the purpose of generating electrical power for public use by sale or transmission towers over 200 feet in height. A utility facility necessary for public service may be established as provided in ORS 215.275. (d) A dwelling on real property used for farm use if the dwelling is occupied by a relative of the farm operator or the farm operator's spouse, which means a child, parent, stepparent, grandchild, grandparent, stepgrandparent, sibling, stepsibling, niece, nephew or first cousin of either, if the farm operator does or will require the assistance of the relative in the management of the farm use and the dwelling is located on the same lot or parcel as the dwelling of the farm operator. Notwithstanding ORS 92.010 to 92.192 or the minimum lot or parcel size requirements under ORS 215.780, if the owner of a dwelling described in this paragraph obtains construction financing or other financing secured by the dwelling and the secured party forecloses on the dwelling, the se- cured party may also foreclose on the homesite, as defined in ORS 308A.250, and the foreclosure shall operate as a partition of the homesite to create a new parcel. (e) Nonresidential buildings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use. Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 8 M Primary or accessory dwellings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use. For a primary dwelling, the dwelling must be on a lot or parcel that is managed as part of a farm opera- tion and is not smaller than the minimum lot size in a farm zone with a minimum lot size acknowl- edged under ORS 197.251. (g) Operations for the exploration for and production of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005, including the placement and operation of compressors, separators and other customary production equipment for an individual well adjacent to the wellhead. Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (2)(a) or (b). (h) Operations for the exploration for minerals as defined by ORS 517.750. Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (2)(a) or (b). (i) One manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle, or the temporary residential use of an existing building, in conjunction with an existing dwelling as a temporary use for the term of a hardship suffered by the existing resident or a relative of the resident. Within three months of the end of the hardship, the manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle shall be removed or demol- ished or, in the case of an existing building, the building shall be removed, demolished or returned to an allowed nonresidential use. The governing body or its designee shall provide for periodic re- view of the hardship claimed under this paragraph. A temporary residence approved under this paragraph is not eligible for replacement under paragraph (q) of this subsection. 0) Climbing and passing lanes within the right of way existing as of July 1, 1987. (k) Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways, including the placement of utility facilities overhead and in the subsurface of public roads and highways along the public right of way, but not including the addition of travel lanes, where no removal or displacement of buildings would occur, or no new land parcels result. (L) Temporary public road and highway detours that will be abandoned and restored to original condition or use at such time as no longer needed. (m) Minor betterment of existing public road and highway related facilities, such as maintenance yards, weigh stations and rest areas, within right of way existing as of July 1, 1987, and contiguous public-owned property utilized to support the operation and maintenance of public roads and high- ways. (n) A replacement dwelling to be used in conjunction with farm use if the existing dwelling has been listed in a county inventory as historic property as defined in ORS 358.480. (o) Creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands. (p) A winery, as described in ORS 215.452 or section 5 of this 2011 Act. (q) Alteration, restoration or replacement of a lawfully established dwelling that: (A) Has intact exterior walls and roof structure; (B) Has indoor plumbing consisting of a kitchen sink, toilet and bathing facilities connected to a sanitary waste disposal system; (C) Has interior wiring for interior lights; ,(D) Has a heating system; and (E) In the case of replacement: (i) Is removed, demolished or converted to an allowable nonresidential use within three months of the completion of the replacement dwelling. A replacement dwelling may be sited on any part of the same lot or parcel. A dwelling established under this paragraph shall comply with all applicable siting standards. However, the standards shall not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the dwelling. If the dwelling to be replaced is located on a portion of the lot or parcel not zoned for exclusive farm use, the applicant, as a condition of approval, shall execute and record in the deed records for the county where the property is located a deed restriction prohibiting the siting of a dwelling on that portion of the lot or parcel. The restriction imposed shall be irrevocable unless a statement of release is placed in the deed records for the county. The release shall be signed by the county or its designee and state that the provisions of this paragraph regarding replacement Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 9 dwellings have changed to allow the siting of another dwelling. The county planning director or the director's designee shall maintain a record of the lots and parcels that do not qualify for the siting of a new dwelling under the provisions of this paragraph, including a copy of the deed restrictions and release statements filed under this paragraph; and (ii) For which the applicant has requested a deferred replacement permit, is removed or demol- ished within three months after the deferred replacement permit is issued. A deferred replacement permit allows construction of the replacement dwelling at any time. If, however, the established dwelling is not removed or demolished within three months after the deferred replacement permit is issued, the permit becomes void. The replacement dwelling must comply with applicable building codes, plumbing codes, sanitation codes and other requirements relating to health and safety or to siting at the time of construction. A deferred replacement permit may not be transferred, by sale or otherwise, except by the applicant to the spouse or a child of the applicant. (r) Farm stands if: (A) The structures are designed and used for the sale of farm crops or livestock grown on the farm operation, or grown on the farm operation and other farm operations in the local agricultural area, including the sale of retail incidental items and fee-based activity to promote the sale of farm crops or livestock sold at the farm stand if the annual sale of incidental items and fees from pro- motional activity do not make up more than 25 percent of the total annual sales of the farm stand; and (B) The farm stand does not include structures designed for occupancy as a residence or for activity other than the sale of farm crops or livestock and does not include structures for banquets, public gatherings or public entertainment. (s) An armed forces reserve center, if the center is within one-half mile of a community college. For purposes of this paragraph, "armed forces reserve center" includes an armory or National Guard support facility. (t) A site for the takeoff and landing of model aircraft, including such buildings or facilities as may reasonably be necessary. Buildings or facilities shall not be more than 500 square feet in floor area or placed on a permanent foundation unless the building or facility preexisted the use approved under this paragraph. The site shall not include an aggregate surface or hard surface area unless the surface preexisted the use approved under this paragraph. An owner of property used for the purpose authorized in this paragraph may charge a person operating the use on the property rent for the property. An operator may charge users of the property a fee that does not exceed the operator's cost to maintain the property, buildings and facilities. As used in this paragraph, "model aircraft" means a small-scale version of an airplane, glider, helicopter, dirigible or balloon that is used or intended to be used for flight and is controlled by radio, lines or design by a person on the ground. (u) A facility for the processing of farm crops, or the production of biofuel as defined in ORS 315.141, that is located on a farm operation that provides at least one-quarter of the farm crops processed at the facility. The building established for the processing facility shall not exceed 10,000 square feet of floor area exclusive of the floor area designated for preparation, storage or other farm use or devote more than 10,000 square feet to the processing activities within another building supporting farm uses. A processing facility shall comply with all applicable siting standards but the standards shall not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the processing facility. (v) Fire service facilities providing rural fire protection services. (w) Irrigation canals, delivery lines and those structures and accessory operational facilities associated with a district as defined in ORS 540.505. (x) Utility facility service lines. Utility facility service lines are utility lines and accessory fa- cilities or structures that end at the point where the utility service is received by the customer and that are located on one or more of the following: (A) A public right of way; (B) Land immediately adjacent to a public right of way, provided the written consent of all ad- jacent property owners has been obtained; or Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 10 (C) The property to be served by the utility. (y) Subject to the issuance of a license, permit or other approval by the Department of Envi- ronmental Quality under ORS 454.695, 459.205, 468B.050, 468B.053 or 468B.0551 or in compliance with rules adopted under ORS 468B.095, and as provided in ORS 215.246 to 215.251, the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids for agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural production, or for irrigation in connection with a use allowed in an exclusive farm use zone under this chapter. (2) In counties that have adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), the following uses may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use subject to ORS 215.296: (a) A primary dwelling in conjunction with farm use or the propagation or harvesting of a forest product on a lot or parcel that is managed as part of a farm operation or woodlot if the farm op- eration or woodlot: (A) Consists of 20 or more acres; and (B) Is not smaller than the average farm or woodlot in the county producing at least $2,500 in annual gross income from the crops, livestock or forest products to be raised on the farm operation or woodlot. (b) A primary dwelling in conjunction with farm use or the propagation or harvesting of a forest product on a lot or parcel that is managed as part of a farm operation or woodlot smaller than re- quired under paragraph (a) of this subsection, if the lot or parcel: (A) Has produced at least $20,000 in annual gross farm income in two consecutive calendar years out of the three calendar years before the year in which the application for the dwelling was made or is planted in perennials capable of producing upon harvest an average of at least $20,000 in annual gross farm income; or (B) Is a woodlot capable of producing an average over the growth cycle of $20,000 in gross an- nual income. (c) Commercial activities that are in conjunction with farm use, including the processing of farm crops into biofuel not permitted under ORS 215.203 (2)(b)(L) or subsection (1)(u) of this section. (d) Operations conducted for: (A) Mining and processing of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005, not otherwise permitted under subsection (1)(g) of this section; (B) Mining, crushing or stockpiling of aggregate and other mineral and other subsurface re- sources subject to ORS 215.298; (C) Processing, as defined by ORS 517.750, of aggregate into asphalt or portland cement; and (D) Processing of other mineral resources and other subsurface resources. (e) Community centers owned by a governmental agency or a nonprofit community organization and operated primarily by and for residents of the local rural community, hunting and fishing pre- serves, public and private parks, playgrounds and campgrounds. Subject to the approval of the county governing body or its designee, a private campground may provide yurts for overnight camping. No more than one-third or a maximum of 10 campsites, whichever is smaller, may include a yurt. The yurt shall be located on the ground or on a wood floor with no permanent foundation. Upon request of a county governing body, the Land Conservation and Development Commission may provide by rule for an increase in the number of yurts allowed on all or a portion of the campgrounds in a county if the commission determines that the increase will comply with the standards described in ORS 215.296 (1). A public park or campground may be established as provided under ORS 195.120. As used in this paragraph, "yurt" means a round, domed shelter of cloth or canvas on a collapsible frame with no plumbing, sewage disposal hookup or internal cooking appli- ance. (f) Golf courses on land determined not to be high-value farmland as defined in ORS 195.300. (g) Commercial utility facilities for the purpose of generating power for public use by sale. (h) Personal-use airports for airplanes and helicopter pads, including associated hangar, main- tenance and service facilities. A personal-use airport as used in this section means an airstrip re- Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 11 stricted, except for aircraft emergencies, to use by the owner, and, on an infrequent and occasional basis, by invited guests, and by commercial aviation activities in connection with agricultural op- erations. No aircraft may be based on a personal-use airport other than those owned or controlled by the owner of the airstrip. Exceptions to the activities permitted under this definition may be granted through waiver action by the Oregon Department of Aviation in specific instances. A personal-use airport lawfully existing as of September 13, 1975, shall continue to be permitted sub- ject to any applicable rules of the Oregon Department of Aviation. (i) A facility for the primary processing of forest products, provided that such facility is found to not seriously interfere with accepted farming practices and is compatible with farm uses de- scribed in ORS 215.203 (2). Such a facility may be approved for a one-year period which is renewable. These facilities are intended to be only portable or temporary in nature. The primary processing of a forest product, as used in this section, means the use of a portable chipper or stud mill or other similar methods of initial treatment of a forest product in order to enable its shipment to market. Forest products, as used in this section, means timber grown upon a parcel of land or contiguous land where the primary processing facility is located. 0) A site for the disposal of solid waste approved by the governing body of a city or county or both and for which a permit has been granted under ORS 459.245 by the Department of Environ- mental Quality together with equipment, facilities or buildings necessary for its operation. (k) Dog kennels. (L) Residential homes as defined in ORS 197.660, in existing dwellings. (m) The propagation, cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of aquatic species that are not under the jurisdiction of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission or insect species. Insect species shall not include any species under quarantine by the State Department of Agriculture or the United States Department of Agriculture. The county shall provide notice of all applications under this paragraph to the State Department of Agriculture. Notice shall be provided in accordance with the county's land use regulations but shall be mailed at least 20 calendar days prior to any adminis- trative decision or initial public hearing on the application. (n) Home occupations as provided in ORS 215.448. (o) Transmission towers over 200 feet in height. (p) Construction of additional passing and travel lanes requiring the acquisition of right of way but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels. (q) Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways involving the removal or dis- placement of buildings but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels. (r) Improvement of public road and highway related facilities such as maintenance yards, weigh stations and rest areas, where additional property or right of way is required but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels. (s) A destination resort that is approved consistent with the requirements of any statewide planning goal relating to the siting of a destination resort. (t) Room and board arrangements for a maximum of five unrelated persons in existing resi- dences. (u) A living history museum related to resource based activities owned and operated by a gov- ernmental agency or a local historical society, together with limited commercial activities and fa- cilities that are directly related to the use and enjoyment of the museum and located within authentic buildings of the depicted historic period or the museum administration building, if areas other than an exclusive farm use zone cannot accommodate the museum and related activities or if the museum administration buildings and parking lot are located within one quarter mile of the metropolitan urban growth boundary. As used in this paragraph: (A) "Living history museum" means a facility designed to depict and interpret everyday life and culture of some specific historic period using authentic buildings, tools, equipment and people to simulate past activities and events; and (B) "Local historical society" means the local historical society, recognized as such by the county governing body and organized under ORS chapter 65. Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 12 (v) Operations for the extraction and bottling of water. (w) An aerial fireworks display business that has been in continuous operation at its current location within an exclusive farm use zone since December 31, 1986, and possesses a wholesaler's permit to sell or provide fireworks. (x) A landscape contracting business, as defined in ORS 671.520, or a business providing land- scape architecture services, as described in ORS 671.318, if the business is pursued in conjunction with the growing and marketing of nursery stock on the land that constitutes farm use. (y) Public or private schools for kindergarten through grade 12, including all buildings essential to the operation of a school, primarily for residents of the rural area in which the school is located. (3) In counties that have adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), a single-family residential dwelling not provided in conjunction with farm use may be established on a lot or parcel with soils predominantly in capability classes IV through VIII as determined by the Agricultural Capability Classification System in use by the United States Department of Agri- culture Soil Conservation Service on October 15, 1983. A proposed dwelling is subject to approval of the governing body or its designee in any area zoned for exclusive farm use upon written findings showing all of the following: (a) The dwelling or activities associated with the dwelling will not force a significant change in or significantly increase the cost of accepted farming practices on nearby lands devoted to farm use. (b) The dwelling is situated upon generally unsuitable land for the production of farm crops and livestock, considering the terrain, adverse soil or land conditions, drainage and flooding, location and size of the tract. A lot or parcel shall not be considered unsuitable solely because of its size or location if it can reasonably be put to farm use in conjunction with other land. (c) Complies with such other conditions as the governing body or its designee considers neces- sary. (4) In counties that have adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), one single-family dwelling, not provided in conjunction with farm use, may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use on a lot or parcel described in subsection (7) of this section that is not larger than three acres upon written findings showing: (a) The dwelling or activities associated with the dwelling will not force a significant change in or significantly increase the cost of accepted farming practices on nearby lands devoted to farm use; (b) If the lot or parcel is located within the Willamette River Greenway, a floodplain or a geological hazard area, the dwelling complies with conditions imposed by local ordinances relating specifically to the Willamette River Greenway, floodplains or geological hazard areas, whichever is applicable; and (c) The dwelling complies with other conditions considered necessary by the governing body or its designee. (5) Upon receipt of an application for a permit under subsection (4) of this section, the governing body shall notify: (a) Owners of land that is within 250 feet of the lot or parcel on which the dwelling will be established; and (b) Persons who have requested notice of such applications and who have paid a reasonable fee imposed by the county to cover the cost of such notice. (6) The notice required in subsection (5) of this section shall specify that persons have 15 days following the date of postmark of the notice to file a written objection on the grounds only that the dwelling or activities associated with it would force a significant change in or significantly increase the cost of accepted farming practices on nearby lands devoted to farm use. If no objection is re- ceived, the governing body or its designee shall approve or disapprove the application. If an ob- jection is received, the governing body shall set the matter for hearing in the manner prescribed in ORS 215.402 to 215.438. The governing body may charge the reasonable costs of the notice required by subsection (5)(a) of this section to the applicant for the permit requested under subsection (4) of this section. Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 13 (7) Subsection (4) of this section applies to a lot or parcel lawfully created between January 1, 1948, and July 1, 1983. For the purposes of this section: (a) Only one lot or parcel exists if. (A) A lot or parcel described in this section is contiguous to one or more lots or parcels de- scribed in this section; and (B) On July 1, 1983, greater than possessory interests are held in those contiguous lots, parcels or lots and parcels by the same person, spouses or a single partnership or business entity, separately or in tenancy in common. (b) "Contiguous" means lots, parcels or lots and parcels that have a common boundary, includ- ing but not limited to, lots, parcels or lots and parcels separated only by a public road. (8) A person who sells or otherwise transfers real property in an exclusive farm use zone may retain a life estate in a dwelling on that property and in a tract of land under and around the dwelling. (9) No final approval of a nonfarm use under this section shall be given unless any additional taxes imposed upon the change in use have been paid. (10) Roads, highways and other transportation facilities and improvements not allowed under subsections (1) and (2) of this section may be established, subject to the approval of the governing body or its designee, in areas zoned for exclusive farm use subject to: (a) Adoption of an exception to the goal related to agricultural lands and to any other applicable goal with which the facility or improvement does not comply; or (b) ORS 215.296 for those uses identified by rule of the Land Conservation and Development Commission as provided in section 3, chapter 529, Oregon Laws 1993. SECTION 8. ORS 215.283 is amended to read: 215.283. (1) The following uses may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use: (a) Churches and cemeteries in conjunction with churches. (b) The propagation or harvesting of a forest product. (c) Utility facilities necessary for public service, including wetland waste treatment systems but not including commercial facilities for the purpose of generating electrical power for public use by sale or transmission towers over 200 feet in height. A utility facility necessary for public service may be established as provided in ORS 215.275. (d) A dwelling on real property used for farm use if the dwelling is occupied by a relative of the farm operator or the farm operator's spouse, which means a child, parent, stepparent, grandchild, grandparent, stepgrandparent, sibling, stepsibling, niece, nephew or first cousin of either, if the farm operator does or will require the assistance of the relative in the management of the farm use and the dwelling is located on the same lot or parcel as the dwelling of the farm operator. Notwithstanding ORS 92.010 to 92.192 or the minimum lot or parcel size requirements under ORS 215.780, if the owner of a dwelling described in this paragraph obtains construction financing or other financing secured by the dwelling and the secured party forecloses on the dwelling, the se- cured party may also foreclose on the homesite, as defined in ORS 308A.250, and the foreclosure shall operate as a partition of the homesite to create a new parcel. (e) Primary or accessory dwellings and other buildings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use. (f) Operations for the exploration for and production of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005, including the placement and operation of compressors, separators and other customary production equipment for an individual well adjacent to the wellhead. Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (2)(a) or (b). (g) Operations for the exploration for minerals as defined by ORS 517.750. Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (2)(a) or (b). (h) Climbing and passing lanes within the right of way existing as of July 1, 1987. Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 14 (i) Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways, including the placement of utility facilities overhead and in the subsurface of public roads and highways along the public right of way, but not including the addition of travel lanes, where no removal or displacement of buildings would occur, or no new land parcels result. (j) Temporary public road and highway detours that will be abandoned and restored to original condition or use at such time as no longer needed. (k) Minor betterment of existing public road and highway related facilities such as maintenance yards, weigh stations and rest areas, within right of way existing as of July 1, 1987, and contiguous public-owned property utilized to support the operation and maintenance of public roads and high- ways. (L) A replacement dwelling to be used in conjunction with farm use if the existing dwelling has been listed in a county inventory as historic property as defined in ORS 358.480. (m) Creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands. (n) A winery, as described in ORS 215.452 or section 5 of this 2011 Act. (o) Farm stands if: (A) The structures are designed and used for the sale of farm crops or livestock grown on the farm operation, or grown on the farm operation and other farm operations in the local agricultural area, including the sale of retail incidental items and fee-based activity to promote the sale of farm crops or livestock sold at the farm stand if the annual sale of incidental items and fees from pro- motional activity do not make up more than 25 percent of the total annual sales of the farm stand; and (B) The farm stand does not include structures designed for occupancy as a residence or for activity other than the sale of farm crops or livestock and does not include structures for banquets, public gatherings or public entertainment. (p) Alteration, restoration or replacement of a lawfully established dwelling that: (A) Has intact exterior walls and roof structure; (B) Has indoor plumbing consisting of a kitchen sink, toilet and bathing facilities connected to a sanitary waste disposal system; (C) Has interior wiring for interior lights; (D) Has a heating system; and (E) In the case of replacement: (i) Is removed, demolished or converted to an allowable nonresidential use within three months of the completion of the replacement dwelling. A replacement dwelling may be sited on any part of the same lot or parcel. A dwelling established under this paragraph shall comply with all applicable siting standards. However, the standards shall not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the dwelling. If the dwelling to be replaced is located on a portion of the lot or parcel not zoned for exclusive farm use, the applicant, as a condition of approval, shall execute and record in the deed records for the county where the property is located a deed restriction prohibiting the siting of a dwelling on that portion of the lot or parcel. The restriction imposed shall be irrevocable unless a statement of release is placed in the deed records for the county. The release shall be signed by the county or its designee and state that the provisions of this paragraph regarding replacement dwellings have changed to allow the siting of another dwelling. The county planning director or the director's designee shall maintain a record of the lots and parcels that do not qualify for the siting of a new dwelling under the provisions of this paragraph, including a copy of the deed restrictions and release statements filed under this paragraph; and (ii) For which the applicant has requested a deferred replacement permit, is removed or demol- ished within three months after the deferred replacement permit is issued. A deferred replacement permit allows construction of the replacement dwelling at any time. If, however, the established dwelling is not removed or demolished within three months after the deferred replacement permit is issued, the permit becomes void. The replacement dwelling must comply with applicable building codes, plumbing codes, sanitation codes and other requirements relating to health and safety or to Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 15 siting at the time of construction. A deferred replacement permit may not be transferred, by sale or otherwise, except by the applicant to the spouse or a child of the applicant. (q) A site for the takeoff and landing of model aircraft, including such buildings or facilities as may reasonably be necessary. Buildings or facilities shall not be more than 500 square feet in floor area or placed on a permanent foundation unless the building or facility preexisted the use approved under this paragraph. The site shall not include an aggregate surface or hard surface area unless the surface preexisted the use approved under this paragraph. An owner of property used for the purpose authorized in this paragraph may charge a person operating the use on the property rent for the property. An operator may charge users of the property a fee that does not exceed the operator's cost to maintain the property, buildings and facilities. As used in this paragraph, "model aircraft" means a small-scale version of an airplane, glider, helicopter, dirigible or balloon that is used or intended to be used for flight and is controlled by radio, lines or design by a person on the ground. (r) A facility for the processing of farm crops, or the production of biofuel as defined in ORS 315.141, that is located on a farm operation that provides at least one-quarter of the farm crops processed at the facility. The building established for the processing facility shall not exceed 10,000 square feet of floor area exclusive of the floor area designated for preparation, storage or other farm use or devote more than 10,000 square feet to the processing activities within another building supporting farm uses. A processing facility shall comply with all applicable siting standards but the standards shall not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the processing facility. (s) Fire service facilities providing rural fire protection services. (t) Irrigation canals, delivery lines and those structures and accessory operational facilities as- sociated with a district as defined in ORS 540.505. (u) Utility facility service lines. Utility facility service lines are utility lines and accessory fa- cilities or structures that end at the point where the utility service is received by the customer and that are located on one or more of the following: (A) A public right of way; (B) Land immediately adjacent to a public right of way, provided the written consent of all ad- jacent property owners has been obtained; or (C) The property to be served by the utility. (v) Subject to the issuance of a license, permit or other approval by the Department of Envi- ronmental Quality under ORS 454.695, 459.205, 468B.050, 468B.053 or 468B.055, or in compliance with rules adopted under ORS 468B.095, and as provided in ORS 215.246 to 215.251, the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids for agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural production, or for irrigation in connection with a use allowed in an exclusive farm use zone under this chapter. (w) A county law enforcement facility that lawfully existed on August 20, 2002, and is used to provide rural law enforcement services primarily in rural areas, including parole and post-prison supervision, but not including a correctional facility as defined under ORS 162.135. (2) The following nonfarm uses may be established, subject to the approval of the governing body or its designee in any area zoned for exclusive farm use subject to ORS 215.296: (a) Commercial activities that are in conjunction with farm use, including the processing of farm crops into biofuel not permitted under ORS 215.203 (2)(b)(L) or subsection (1)(r) of this section. (b) Operations conducted for: (A) Mining and processing of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005 not otherwise permitted under subsection (1)(f) of this section; (B) Mining, crushing or stockpiling of aggregate and other mineral and other subsurface re- sources subject to ORS 215.298; (C) Processing, as defined by ORS 517.750, of aggregate into asphalt or portland cement; and (D) Processing of other mineral resources and other subsurface resources. (c) Private parks, playgrounds, hunting and fishing preserves and campgrounds. Subject to the approval of the county governing body or its designee, a private campground may provide yurts for Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 16 overnight camping. No more than one-third or a maximum of 10 campsites, whichever is smaller, may include a yurt. The yurt shall be located on the ground or on a wood floor with no permanent foundation. Upon request of a county governing body, the Land Conservation and Development Commission may provide by rule for an increase in the number of yurts allowed on all or a portion of the campgrounds in a county if the commission determines that the increase will comply with the standards described in ORS 215.296 (1). As used in this paragraph, "yurt" means a round, domed shelter of cloth or canvas on a collapsible frame with no plumbing, sewage disposal hookup or internal cooking appliance. (d) Parks and playgrounds. A public park may be established consistent with the provisions of ORS 195.120. (e) Community centers owned by a governmental agency or a nonprofit community organization and operated primarily by and for residents of the local rural community. A community center au- thorized under this paragraph may provide services to veterans, including but not limited to emer- gency and transitional shelter, preparation and service of meals, vocational and educational counseling and referral to local, state or federal agencies providing medical, mental health, disabil- ity income replacement and substance abuse services, only in a facility that is in existence on Jan- uary 1, 2006. The services may not include direct delivery of medical, mental health, disability income replacement or substance abuse services. (f) Golf courses on land determined not to be high-value farmland, as defined in ORS 195.300. (g) Commercial utility facilities for the purpose of generating power for public use by sale. (h) Personal-use airports for airplanes and helicopter pads, including associated hangar, main- tenance and service facilities. A personal-use airport, as used in this section, means an airstrip re- stricted, except for aircraft emergencies, to use by the owner, and, on an infrequent and occasional basis, by invited guests, and by commercial aviation activities in connection with agricultural op- erations. No aircraft may be based on a personal-use airport other than those owned or controlled by the owner of the airstrip. Exceptions to the activities permitted under this definition may be granted through waiver action by the Oregon Department of Aviation in specific instances. A personal-use airport lawfully existing as of September 13, 1975, shall continue to be permitted sub- ject to any applicable rules of the Oregon Department of Aviation. (i) Home occupations as provided in ORS 215.448. 0) A facility for the primary processing of forest products, provided that such facility is found to not seriously interfere with accepted farming practices and is compatible with farm uses de- scribed in ORS 215.203 (2). Such a facility may be approved for a one-year period which is renewable. These facilities are intended to be only portable or temporary in nature. The primary processing of a forest product, as used in this section, means the use of a portable chipper or stud mill or other similar methods of initial treatment of a forest product in order to enable its shipment to market. Forest products, as used in this section, means timber grown upon a parcel of land or contiguous land where the primary processing facility is located. (k) A site for the disposal of solid waste approved by the governing body of a city or county or both and for which a permit has been granted under ORS 459.245 by the Department of Environ- mental Quality together with equipment, facilities or buildings necessary for its operation. (L) One manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle, or the temporary residential use of an existing building, in conjunction with an existing dwelling as a temporary use for the term of a hardship suffered by the existing resident or a relative of the resident. Within three months of the end of the hardship, the manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle shall be removed or demol- ished or, in the case of an existing building, the building shall be removed, demolished or returned to an allowed nonresidential use. The governing body or its designee shall provide for periodic re- view of the hardship claimed under this paragraph. A temporary residence approved under this paragraph is not eligible for replacement under subsection (1)(p) of this section. (m) Transmission towers over 200 feet in height. (n) Dog kennels. (o) Residential homes as defined in ORS 197.660, in existing dwellings. Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 17 (p) The propagation, cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of aquatic species that are not under the jurisdiction of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission or insect species. Insect species shall not include any species under quarantine by the State Department of Agriculture or the United States Department of Agriculture. The county shall provide notice of all applications under this paragraph to the State Department of Agriculture. Notice shall be provided in accordance with the county's land use regulations but shall be mailed at least 20 calendar days prior to any adminis- trative decision or initial public hearing on the application. (q) Construction of additional passing and travel lanes requiring the acquisition of right of way but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels. (r) Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways involving the removal or dis- placement of buildings but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels. (s) Improvement of public road and highway related facilities, such as maintenance yards, weigh stations and rest areas, where additional property or right of way is required but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels. (t) A destination resort that is approved consistent with the requirements of any statewide planning goal relating to the siting of a destination resort. (u) Room and board arrangements for a maximum of five unrelated persons in existing resi- dences. (v) Operations for the extraction and bottling of water. (w) Expansion of existing county fairgrounds and activities directly relating to county fairgrounds governed by county fair boards established pursuant to ORS 565.210. (x) A living history museum related to resource based activities owned and operated by a gov- ernmental agency or a local historical society, together with limited commercial activities and fa- cilities that are directly related to the use and enjoyment of the museum and located within authentic buildings of the depicted historic period or the museum administration building, if areas other than an exclusive farm use zone cannot accommodate the museum and related activities or if the museum administration buildings and parking lot are located within one quarter mile of an ur- ban growth boundary. As used in this paragraph: (A) "Living history museum" means a facility designed to depict and interpret everyday life and culture of some specific historic period using authentic buildings, tools, equipment and people to simulate past activities and events; and (B) "Local historical society" means the local historical society recognized by the county gov- erning body and organized under ORS chapter 65. (y) An aerial fireworks display business that has been in continuous operation at its current location within an exclusive farm use zone since December 31, 1986, and possesses a wholesaler's permit to sell or provide fireworks. (z) A landscape contracting business, as defined in ORS 671.520, or a business providing land- scape architecture services, as described in ORS 671.318, if the business is pursued in conjunction with the growing and marketing of nursery stock on the land that constitutes farm use. (aa) Public or private schools for kindergarten through grade 12, including all buildings essen- tial to the operation of a school, primarily for residents of the rural area in which the school is located. (3) Roads, highways and other transportation facilities and improvements not allowed under subsections (1) and (2) of this section may be established, subject to the approval of the governing body or its designee, in areas zoned for exclusive farm use subject to: (a) Adoption of an exception to the goal related to agricultural lands and to any other applicable goal with which the facility or improvement does not comply; or (b) ORS 215.296 for those uses identified by rule of the Land Conservation and Development Commission as provided in section 3, chapter 529, Oregon Laws 1993. SECTION 9. ORS 215.455 is amended to read: 215.455. Any winery approved under ORS 215.213, 215.283, 215.284 and 215.452 and section 5 of this 2011 Act is not a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (2)(a) or (b). Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 18 SECTION 10. ORS 308A.053 is amended to read: 308A.053. As used in ORS 308A.050 to 308A.128: (1) "Exclusive farm use zone" means a zoning district established by a county or a city under the authority granted by ORS chapter 215 or 227 that is consistent with the farm use zone pro- visions set forth in ORS 215.203 to 215.311, 215.438, 215.448, 215.452, 215.455 or 215.700 to 215.780 or section 5 of this 2011 Act. (2) "Exclusive farm use zone farmland" means land that qualifies for special assessment under ORS 308A.062. (3) "Homesite" means the land, including all tangible improvements to the land under and ad- jacent to a dwelling and other structures, if any, that are customarily provided in conjunction with a dwelling. (4) "Nonexclusive farm use zone farmland" means land that is not within an exclusive farm use zone but that qualifies for farm use special assessment under ORS 308A.068. (5) "Remediation plan" means a plan certified by an extension agent of the Oregon State Uni- versity Extension Service to remediate or mitigate severe adverse conditions on farmland. (6) "Severe adverse conditions on farmland" means conditions that render impracticable con- tinued farm use and that are not due to an intentional or negligent act or omission by the owner, tenant or lessee of the farmland or the applicant for certification of a remediation plan. SECTION 11. (1) The amendments to ORS 215.452 by section 3 of this 2011 Act become operative January 1, 2013. (2) The amendments to section 5 of this 2011 Act by section 5a of this 2011 Act become operative January 1, 2013. (3) The amendments to ORS 215.452 by section 3a of this 2011 Act become operative January 1, 2014. SECTION 12. This 2011 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2011 Act takes effect on its passage. Passed by House April 29, 2011 Received by Governor: Repassed by House June 27, 2011 Ramona Kenady Line, Chief Clerk of House M.,.......................................................... 2011 Approved: M............................................................ 2011 Bruce Hanna, Speaker of House John Kitzhaber, Governor Arnie Roblan, Speaker of House Passed by Senate June 8, 2011 Filed in Office of Secretary of State: M 2011 Repassed by Senate June 27, 2011 Peter Courtney, President of Senate Kate Brown, Secretary of State Enrolled House Bill 3280 (HB 3280-BCCA) Page 19 76th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2011 Regular Session Enrolled Senate Bill 960 Sponsored by Senator THOMSEN (at the request of Association of Oregon Counties, Oregon Farm Bureau) CHAPTER AN ACT Relating to uses on lands zoned for exclusive farm use; creating new provisions; amending ORS 197.015, 215.213, 215.246, 215.283 and 215.296; and declaring an emergency. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. ORS 215.213 is amended to read: 215.213. (1) In counties that have adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), the following uses may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use: (a) Churches and cemeteries in conjunction with churches. (b) The propagation or harvesting of a forest product. (c) Utility facilities necessary for public service, including wetland waste treatment systems but not including commercial facilities for the purpose of generating electrical power for public use by sale or transmission towers over 200 feet in height. A utility facility necessary for public service may be established as provided in ORS 215.275. (d) A dwelling on real property used for farm use if the dwelling is occupied by a relative of the farm operator or the farm operator's spouse, which means a child, parent, stepparent, grandchild, grandparent, stepgrandparent, sibling, stepsibling, niece, nephew or first cousin of either, if the farm operator does or will require the assistance of the relative in the management of the farm use and the dwelling is located on the same lot or parcel as the dwelling of the farm operator. Notwithstanding ORS 92.010 to 92.192 or the minimum lot or parcel size requirements under ORS 215.780, if the owner of a dwelling described in this paragraph obtains construction financing or other financing secured by the dwelling and the secured party forecloses on the dwelling, the se- cured party may also foreclose on the homesite, as defined in ORS 308A.250, and the foreclosure shall operate as a partition of the homesite to create a new parcel. (e) Nonresidential buildings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use. (f) Primary or accessory dwellings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use. For a primary dwelling, the dwelling must be on a lot or parcel that is managed as part of a farm opera- tion and is not smaller than the minimum lot size in a farm zone with a minimum lot size acknowl- edged under ORS 197.251. (g) Operations for the exploration for and production of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005, including the placement and operation of compressors, separators and other customary production equipment for an individual well adjacent to the wellhead. Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (2)(a) or (b). Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 1 (h) Operations for the exploration for minerals as defined by ORS 517.750. Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (2)(a) or (b). (i) One manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle, or the temporary residential use of an existing building, in conjunction with an existing dwelling as a temporary use for the term of a hardship suffered by the existing resident or a relative of the resident. Within three months of the end of the hardship, the manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle shall be removed or demol- ished or, in the case of an existing building, the building shall be removed, demolished or returned to an allowed nonresidential use. The governing body or its designee shall provide for periodic re- view of the hardship claimed under this paragraph. A temporary residence approved under this paragraph is not eligible for replacement under paragraph (q) of this subsection. 0) Climbing and passing lanes within the right of way existing as of July 1, 1987. (k) Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways, including the placement of utility facilities overhead and in the subsurface of public roads and highways along the public right of way, but not including the addition of travel lanes, where no removal or displacement of buildings would occur, or no new land parcels result. (L) Temporary public road and highway detours that will be abandoned and restored to original condition or use at such time as no longer needed. (m) Minor betterment of existing public road and highway related facilities, such as maintenance yards, weigh stations and rest areas, within right of way existing as of July 1, 1987, and contiguous public-owned property utilized to support the operation and maintenance of public roads and high- ways. (n) A replacement dwelling to be used in conjunction with farm use if the existing dwelling has been listed in a county inventory as historic property as defined in ORS 358.480. (o) Creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands. (p) A winery, as described in ORS 215.452. (q) Alteration, restoration or replacement of a lawfully established dwelling that: (A) Has intact exterior walls and roof structure; (B) Has indoor plumbing consisting of a kitchen sink, toilet and bathing facilities connected to a sanitary waste disposal system; (C) Has interior wiring for interior lights; (D) Has a heating system; and (E) In the case of replacement: (i) Is removed, demolished or converted to an allowable nonresidential use within three months of the completion of the replacement dwelling. A replacement dwelling may be sited on any part of the same lot or parcel. A dwelling established under this paragraph shall comply with all applicable siting standards. However, the standards shall not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the dwelling. If the dwelling to be replaced is located on a portion of the lot or parcel not zoned for exclusive farm use, the applicant, as a condition of approval, shall execute and record in the deed records for the county where the property is located a deed restriction prohibiting the siting of a dwelling on that portion of the lot or parcel. The restriction imposed shall be irrevocable unless a statement of release is placed in the deed records for the county. The release shall be signed by the county or its designee and state that the provisions of this paragraph regarding replacement dwellings have changed to allow the siting of another dwelling. The county planning director or the director's designee shall maintain a record of the lots and parcels that do not qualify for the siting of a new dwelling under the provisions of this paragraph, including a copy of the deed restrictions and release statements filed under this paragraph; and (ii) For which the applicant has requested a deferred replacement permit, is removed or demol- ished within three months after the deferred replacement permit is issued. A deferred replacement permit allows construction of the replacement dwelling at any time. If, however, the established dwelling is not removed or demolished within three months after the deferred replacement permit is issued, the permit becomes void. The replacement dwelling must comply with applicable building Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 2 codes, plumbing codes, sanitation codes and other requirements relating to health and safety or to siting at the time of construction. A deferred replacement permit may not be transferred, by sale or otherwise, except by the applicant to the spouse or a child of the applicant. (r) Farm stands if: (A) The structures are designed and used for the sale of farm crops or livestock grown on the farm operation, or grown on the farm operation and other farm operations in the local agricultural area, including the sale of retail incidental items and fee-based activity to promote the sale of farm crops or livestock sold at the farm stand if the annual sale of incidental items and fees from pro- motional activity do not make up more than 25 percent of the total annual sales of the farm stand; and (B) The farm stand does not include structures designed for occupancy as a residence or for activity other than the sale of farm crops or livestock and does not include structures for banquets, public gatherings or public entertainment. (s) An armed forces reserve center, if the center is within one-half mile of a community college. For purposes of this paragraph, "armed forces reserve center" includes an armory or National Guard support facility. (t) A site for the takeoff and landing of model aircraft, including such buildings or facilities as may reasonably be necessary. Buildings or facilities shall not be more than 500 square feet in floor area or placed on a permanent foundation unless the building or facility preexisted the use approved under this paragraph. The site shall not include an aggregate surface or hard surface area unless the surface preexisted the use approved under this paragraph. An owner of property used for the purpose authorized in this paragraph may charge a person operating the use on the property rent for the property. An operator may charge users of the property a fee that does not exceed the operator's cost to maintain the property, buildings and facilities. As used in this paragraph, "model aircraft" means a small-scale version of an airplane, glider, helicopter, dirigible or balloon that is used or intended to be used for flight and is controlled by radio, lines or design by a person on the ground. (u) A facility for the processing of farm crops, or the production of biofuel as defined in ORS 315.141, that is located on a farm operation that provides at least one-quarter of the farm crops processed at the facility. The building established for the processing facility shall not exceed 10,000 square feet of floor area exclusive of the floor area designated for preparation, storage or other farm use or devote more than 10,000 square feet to the processing activities within another building supporting farm uses. A processing facility shall comply with all applicable siting standards but the standards shall not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the processing facility. (v) Fire service facilities providing rural fire protection services. (w) Irrigation canals, delivery lines and those structures and accessory operational facilities associated with a district as defined in ORS 540.505. (x) Utility facility service lines. Utility facility service lines are utility lines and accessory fa- cilities or structures that end at the point where the utility service is received by the customer and that are located on one or more of the following: (A) A public right of way; (B) Land immediately adjacent to a public right of way, provided the written consent of all ad- jacent property owners has been obtained; or (C) The property to be served by the utility. (y) Subject to the issuance of a license, permit or other approval by the Department of Envi- ronmental Quality under ORS 454.695, 459.205, 468B.050, 468B.053 or 468B.055, or in compliance with rules adopted under ORS 468B.095, and as provided in ORS 215.246 to 215.251, the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids for agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural production, or for irrigation in connection with a use allowed in an exclusive farm use zone under this chapter. Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 3 (2) In counties that have adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), the following uses may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use subject to ORS 215.296: (a) A primary dwelling in conjunction with farm use or the propagation or harvesting of a forest product on a lot or parcel that is managed as part of a farm operation or woodlot if the farm op- eration or woodlot: (A) Consists of 20 or more acres; and (B) Is not smaller than the average farm or woodlot in the county producing at least $2,500 in annual gross income from the crops, livestock or forest products to be raised on the farm operation or woodlot. (b) A primary dwelling in conjunction with farm use or the propagation or harvesting of a forest product on a lot or parcel that is managed as part of a farm operation or woodlot smaller than re- quired under paragraph (a) of this subsection, if the lot or parcel: (A) Has produced at least $20,000 in annual gross farm income in two consecutive calendar years out of the three calendar years before the year in which the application for the dwelling was made or is planted in perennials capable of producing upon harvest an average of at least $20,000 in annual gross farm income; or (B) Is a woodlot capable of producing an average over the growth cycle of $20,000 in gross an- nual income. (c) Commercial activities that are in conjunction with farm use, including the processing of farm crops into biofuel not permitted under ORS 215.203 (2)(b)(L) or subsection (1)(u) of this section. (d) Operations conducted for: (A) Mining and processing of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005, not otherwise permitted under subsection (1)(g) of this section; (B) Mining, crushing or stockpiling of aggregate and other mineral and other subsurface re- sources subject to ORS 215.298; (C) Processing, as defined by ORS 517.750, of aggregate into asphalt or portland cement; and (D) Processing of other mineral resources and other subsurface resources. (e) Community centers owned by a governmental agency or a nonprofit community organization and operated primarily by and for residents of the local rural community, hunting and fishing pre- serves, public and private parks, playgrounds and campgrounds. Subject to the approval of the county governing body or its designee, a private campground may provide yurts for overnight camping. No more than one-third or a maximum of 10 campsites, whichever is smaller, may include a yurt. The yurt shall be located on the ground or on a wood floor with no permanent foundation. Upon request of a county governing body, the Land Conservation and Development Commission may provide by rule for an increase in the number of yurts allowed on all or a portion of the campgrounds in a county if the commission determines that the increase will comply with the standards described in ORS 215.296 (1). A public park or campground may be established as provided under ORS 195.120. As used in this paragraph, "yurt" means a round, domed shelter of cloth or canvas on a collapsible frame with no plumbing, sewage disposal hookup or internal cooking appli- ance. (f) Golf courses on land determined not to be high-value farmland as defined in ORS 195.300. (g) Commercial utility facilities for the purpose of generating power for public use by sale. (h) Personal-use airports for airplanes and helicopter pads, including associated hangar, main- tenance and service facilities. A personal-use airport as used in this section means an airstrip re- stricted, except for aircraft emergencies, to use by the owner, and, on an infrequent and occasional basis, by invited guests, and by commercial aviation activities in connection with agricultural op- erations. No aircraft may be based on a personal-use airport other than those owned or controlled by the owner of the airstrip. Exceptions to the activities permitted under this definition may be granted through waiver action by the Oregon Department of Aviation in specific instances. A personal-use airport lawfully existing as of September 13, 1975, shall continue to be permitted sub- ject to any applicable rules of the Oregon Department of Aviation. Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 4 (i) A facility for the primary processing of forest products, provided that such facility is found to not seriously interfere with accepted farming practices and is compatible with farm uses de- scribed in ORS 215.203 (2). Such a facility may be approved for a one-year period which is renewable. These facilities are intended to be only portable or temporary in nature. The primary processing of a forest product, as used in this section, means the use of a portable chipper or stud mill or other similar methods of initial treatment of a forest product in order to enable its shipment to market. Forest products, as used in this section, means timber grown upon a parcel of land or contiguous land where the primary processing facility is located. (j) A site for the disposal of solid waste approved by the governing body of a city or county or both and for which a permit has been granted under ORS 459.245 by the Department of Environ- mental Quality together with equipment, facilities or buildings necessary for its operation. (k) Dog kennels. (L) Residential homes as defined in ORS 197.660, in existing dwellings. (m) The propagation, cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of aquatic species that are not under the jurisdiction of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission or insect species. Insect species shall not include any species under quarantine by the State Department of Agriculture or the United States Department of Agriculture. The county shall provide notice of all applications under this paragraph to the State Department of Agriculture. Notice shall be provided in accordance with the county's land use regulations but shall be mailed at least 20 calendar days prior to any adminis- trative decision or initial public hearing on the application. (n) Home occupations as provided in ORS 215.448. (o) Transmission towers over 200 feet in height. (p) Construction of additional passing and travel lanes requiring the acquisition of right of way but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels. (q) Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways involving the removal or dis- placement of buildings but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels. (r) Improvement of public road and highway related facilities such as maintenance yards, weigh stations and rest areas, where additional property or right of way is required but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels. (s) A destination resort that is approved consistent with the requirements of any statewide planning goal relating to the siting of a destination resort. (t) Room and board arrangements for a maximum of five unrelated persons in existing resi- dences. (u) A living history museum related to resource based activities owned and operated by a gov- ernmental agency or a local historical society, together with limited commercial activities and fa- cilities that are directly related to the use and enjoyment of the museum and located within authentic buildings of the depicted historic period or the museum administration building, if areas other than an exclusive farm use zone cannot accommodate the museum and related activities or if the museum administration buildings and parking lot are located within one quarter mile of the metropolitan urban growth boundary. As used in this paragraph: (A) "Living history museum" means a facility designed to depict and interpret everyday life and culture of some specific historic period using authentic buildings, tools, equipment and people to simulate past activities and events; and (B) "Local historical society" means the local historical society, recognized as such by the county governing body and organized under ORS chapter 65. (v) Operations for the extraction and bottling of water. (w) An aerial fireworks display business that has been in continuous operation at its current location within an exclusive farm use zone since December 31, 1986, and possesses a wholesaler's permit to sell or provide fireworks. (x) A landscape contracting business, as defined in ORS 671.520, or a business providing land- scape architecture services, as described in ORS 671.318, if the business is pursued in conjunction with the growing and marketing of nursery stock on the land that constitutes farm use. Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 5 (y) Public or private schools for kindergarten through grade 12, including all buildings essential to the operation of a school, primarily for residents of the rural area in which the school is located. (3) In counties that have adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), a single-family residential dwelling not provided in conjunction with farm use may be established on a lot or parcel with soils predominantly in capability classes IV through VIII as determined by the Agricultural Capability Classification System in use by the United States Department of Agri- culture Soil Conservation Service on October 15, 1983. A proposed dwelling is subject to approval of the governing body or its designee in any area zoned for exclusive farm use upon written findings showing all of the following: (a) The dwelling or activities associated with the dwelling will not force a significant change in or significantly increase the cost of accepted farming practices on nearby lands devoted to farm use. (b) The dwelling is situated upon generally unsuitable land for the production of farm crops and livestock, considering the terrain, adverse soil or land conditions, drainage and flooding, location and size of the tract. A lot or parcel shall not be considered unsuitable solely because of its size or location if it can reasonably be put to farm use in conjunction with other land. (c) Complies with such other conditions as the governing body or its designee considers neces- sary. (4) In counties that have adopted marginal lands provisions under ORS 197.247 (1991 Edition), one single-family dwelling, not provided in conjunction with farm use, may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use on a lot or parcel described in subsection (7) of this section that is not larger than three acres upon written findings showing: (a) The dwelling or activities associated with the dwelling will not force a significant change in or significantly increase the cost of accepted farming practices on nearby lands devoted to farm use; (b) If the lot or parcel is located within the Willamette River Greenway, a floodplain or a geological hazard area, the dwelling complies with conditions imposed by local ordinances relating specifically to the Willamette River Greenway, floodplains or geological hazard areas, whichever is applicable; and (c) The dwelling complies with other conditions considered necessary by the governing body or its designee. (5) Upon receipt of an application for a permit under subsection (4) of this section, the governing body shall notify: (a) Owners of land that is within 250 feet of the lot or parcel on which the dwelling will be established; and (b) Persons who have requested notice of such applications and who have paid a reasonable fee imposed by the county to cover the cost of such notice. (6) The notice required in subsection (5) of this section shall specify that persons have 15 days following the date of postmark of the notice to file a written objection on the grounds only that the dwelling or activities associated with it would force a significant change in or significantly increase the cost of accepted farming practices on nearby lands devoted to farm use. If no objection is re- ceived, the governing body or its designee shall approve or disapprove the application. If an ob- jection is received, the governing body shall set the matter for hearing in the manner prescribed in ORS 215.402 to 215.438. The governing body may charge the reasonable costs of the notice required by subsection (5)(a) of this section to the applicant for the permit requested under subsection (4) of this section. (7) Subsection (4) of this section applies to a lot or parcel lawfully created between January 1, 1948, and July 1, 1983. For the purposes of this section: (a) Only one lot or parcel exists if: (A) A lot or parcel described in this section is contiguous to one or more lots or parcels de- scribed in this section; and (B) On July 1, 1983, greater than possessory interests are held in those contiguous lots, parcels or lots and parcels by the same person, spouses or a single partnership or business entity, separately or in tenancy in common. Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 6 (b) "Contiguous" means lots, parcels or lots and parcels that have a common boundary, includ- ing but not limited to, lots, parcels or lots and parcels separated only by a public road. (8) A person who sells or otherwise transfers real property in an exclusive farm use zone may retain a life estate in a dwelling on that property and in a tract of land under and around the dwelling. (9) No final approval of a nonfarm use under this section shall be given unless any additional taxes imposed upon the change in use have been paid. (10) Roads, highways and other transportation facilities and improvements not allowed under subsections (1) and (2) of this section may be established, subject to the approval of the governing body or its designee, in areas zoned for exclusive farm use subject to: (a) Adoption of an exception to the goal related to agricultural lands and to any other applicable goal with which the facility or improvement does not comply; or (b) ORS 215.296 for those uses identified by rule of the Land Conservation and Development Commission as provided in section 3, chapter 529, Oregon Laws 1993. (11) The following agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities that are related to and supportive of agriculture may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use: (a) A county may authorize a single agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity on a tract in a calendar year by an authorization that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferable with, a conveyance of the tract, if the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity meets any local standards that apply and: (A) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity is incidental and subordinate to existing farm use on the tract; (B) The duration of the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity does not ex- ceed 72 consecutive hours; (C) The maximum attendance at the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity does not exceed 500 people; (D) The maximum number of motor vehicles parked at the site of the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity does not exceed 250 vehicles; (E) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity complies with ORS 215.296; (F) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity occurs outdoors, in tempo- rary structures, or in existing permitted structures, subject to health and fire and life safety requirements; and (G) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity complies with conditions es- tablished for: (i) Planned hours of operation; (ii) Access, egress and parking; (iii) A traffic management plan that identifies the projected number of vehicles and any anticipated use of public roads; and (iv) Sanitation and solid waste. (b) In the alternative to paragraphs (a) and (c) of this subsection, a county may author- ize, through an expedited, single-event license, a single agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity on a tract in a calendar year by an expedited, single-event license that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferable with, a conveyance of the tract. A decision concerning an expedited, single-event license is not a land use decision, as defined in ORS 197.015. To approve an expedited, single-event license, the governing body of a county or its designee must determine that the proposed agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity meets any local standards that apply, and the agri-tourism or other com- mercial event or activity: (A) Must be incidental and subordinate to existing farm use on the tract; (B) May not begin before 6 a.m. or end after 10 p.m.; (C) May not involve more than 100 attendees or 50 vehicles; Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 7 (D) May not include the artificial amplification of music or voices before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.; (E) May not require or involve the construction or use of a new permanent structure in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity; (F) Must be located on a tract of at least 10 acres unless the owners or residents of ad- joining properties consent, in writing, to the location; and (G) Must comply with applicable health and fire and life safety requirements. (c) In the alternative to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, a county may authorize up to six agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities on a tract in a calendar year by a limited use permit that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferable with, a conveyance of the tract. The agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities must meet any local standards that apply, and the agri-tourism or other com- mercial events or activities: (A) Must be incidental and subordinate to existing farm use on the tract; (B) May not, individually, exceed a duration of 72 consecutive hours; (C) May not require that a new permanent structure be built, used or occupied in con- nection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities; (D) Must comply with ORS 215.296; (E) May not, in combination with other agri-tourism or other commercial events or ac- tivities authorized in the area, materially alter the stability of the land use pattern in the area; and (F) Must comply with conditions established for: (i) The types of agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities that are authorized during each calendar year, including the number and duration of the agri-tourism or other commercial events and activities, the anticipated daily attendance and the hours of opera- tion; (ii) The location of existing structures and the location of proposed temporary structures to be used in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities; (iii) The location of access and egress and parking facilities to be used in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities; (iv) Traffic management, including the projected number of vehicles and any anticipated use of public roads; and (v) Sanitation and solid waste. (d) In addition to paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection, a county may authorize agri- tourism or other commercial events or activities that occur more frequently or for a longer period or that do not otherwise comply with paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection if the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities comply with any local standards that apply and the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities: (A) Are incidental and subordinate to existing commercial farm use of the tract and are necessary to support the commercial farm uses or the commercial agricultural enterprises in the area; (B) Comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(C), (D), (E) and (F) of this subsection; (C) Occur on a lot or parcel that complies with the acknowledged minimum lot or parcel size; and (D) Do not exceed 18 events or activities in a calendar year. (12) A holder of a permit authorized by a county under subsection (11)(d) of this section must request review of the permit at four-year intervals. Upon receipt of a request for re- view, the county shall: (a) Provide public notice and an opportunity for public comment as part of the review process; and Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 8 (b) Limit its review to events and activities authorized by the permit, conformance with conditions of approval required by the permit and the standards established by subsection (11)(d) of this section. (13) For the purposes of subsection (11) of this section: (a) A county may authorize the use of temporary structures established in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities authorized under subsection (11) of this section. However, the temporary structures must be removed at the end of the agri-tourism or other event or activity. The county may not approve an alteration to the land in connection with an agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity authorized under subsection (11) of this section, including, but not limited to, grading, filling or paving. (b) The county may issue the limited use permits authorized by subsection (11)(c) of this section for two calendar years. When considering an application for renewal, the county shall ensure compliance with the provisions of subsection (11)(c) of this section, any local stand- ards that apply and conditions that apply to the permit or to the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities authorized by the permit. (c) The authorizations provided by subsection (11) of this section are in addition to other authorizations that may be provided by law, except that "outdoor mass gathering" and "other gathering," as those terms are used in ORS 197.015 (10)(d), do not include agri-tourism or other commercial events and activities. SECTION 2. ORS 215.283 is amended to read: 215.283. (1) The following uses may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use: (a) Churches and cemeteries in conjunction with churches. (b) The propagation or harvesting of a forest product. (c) Utility facilities necessary for public service, including wetland waste treatment systems but not including commercial facilities for the purpose of generating electrical power for public use by sale or transmission towers over 200 feet in height. A utility facility necessary for public service may be established as provided in ORS 215.275. (d) A dwelling on real property used for farm use if the dwelling is occupied by a relative of the farm operator or the farm operator's spouse, which means a child, parent, stepparent, grandchild, grandparent, stepgrandparent, sibling, stepsibling, niece, nephew or first cousin of either, if the farm operator does or will require the assistance of the relative in the management of the farm use and the dwelling is located on the same lot or parcel as the dwelling of the farm operator. Notwithstanding ORS 92.010 to 92.192 or the minimum lot or parcel size requirements under ORS 215.780, if the owner of a dwelling described in this paragraph obtains construction financing or other financing secured by the dwelling and the secured party forecloses on the dwelling, the se- cured party may also foreclose on the homesite, as defined in ORS 308A.250, and the foreclosure shall operate as a partition of the homesite to create a new parcel. (e) Primary or accessory dwellings and other buildings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use. (f) Operations for the exploration for and production of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005, including the placement and operation of compressors, separators and other customary production equipment for an individual well adjacent to the wellhead. Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (2)(a) or (b). (g) Operations for the exploration for minerals as defined by ORS 517.750. Any activities or construction relating to such operations shall not be a basis for an exception under ORS 197.732 (2)(a) or (b). (h) Climbing and passing lanes within the right of way existing as of July 1, 1987. (i) Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways, including the placement of utility facilities overhead and in the subsurface of public roads and highways along the public right of way, but not including the addition of travel lanes, where no removal or displacement of buildings would occur, or no new land parcels result. Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 9 0) Temporary public road and highway detours that will be abandoned and restored to original condition or use at such time as no longer needed. (k) Minor betterment of existing public road and highway related facilities such as maintenance yards, weigh stations and rest areas, within right of way existing as of July 1, 1987, and contiguous public-owned property utilized to support the operation and maintenance of public roads and high- ways. (L) A replacement dwelling to be used in conjunction with farm use if the existing dwelling has been listed in a county inventory as historic property as defined in ORS 358.480. (m) Creation, restoration or enhancement of wetlands. (n) A winery, as described in ORS 215.452. (o) Farm stands if (A) The structures are designed and used for the sale of farm crops or livestock grown on the farm operation, or grown on the farm operation and other farm operations in the local agricultural area, including the sale of retail incidental items and fee-based activity to promote the sale of farm crops or livestock sold at the farm stand if the annual sale of incidental items and fees from pro- motional activity do not make up more than 25 percent of the total annual sales of the farm stand; and (B) The farm stand does not include structures designed for occupancy as a residence or for activity other than the sale of farm crops or livestock and does not include structures for banquets, public gatherings or public entertainment. (p) Alteration, restoration or replacement of a lawfully established dwelling that: (A) Has intact exterior walls and roof structure; (B) Has indoor plumbing consisting of a kitchen sink, toilet and bathing facilities connected to a sanitary waste disposal system; (C) Has interior wiring for interior lights; (D) Has a heating system; and (E) In the case of replacement: (i) Is removed, demolished or converted to an allowable nonresidential use within three months of the completion of the replacement dwelling. A replacement dwelling may be sited on any part of the same lot or parcel. A dwelling established under this paragraph shall comply with all applicable siting standards. However, the standards shall not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the dwelling. If the dwelling to be replaced is located on a portion of the lot or parcel not zoned for exclusive farm use, the applicant, as a condition of approval, shall execute and record in the deed records for the county where the property is located a deed restriction prohibiting the siting of a dwelling on that portion of the lot or parcel. The restriction imposed shall be irrevocable unless a statement of release is placed in the deed records for the county. The release shall be signed by the county or its designee and state that the provisions of this paragraph regarding replacement dwellings have changed to allow the siting of another dwelling. The county planning director or the director's designee shall maintain a record of the lots and parcels that do not qualify for the siting of a new dwelling under the provisions of this paragraph, including a copy of the deed restrictions and release statements filed under this paragraph; and (ii) For which the applicant has requested a deferred replacement permit, is removed or demol- ished within three months after the deferred replacement permit is issued. A deferred replacement permit allows construction of the replacement dwelling at any time. If, however, the established dwelling is not removed or demolished within three months after the deferred replacement permit is issued, the permit becomes void. The replacement dwelling must comply with applicable building codes, plumbing codes, sanitation codes and other requirements relating to health and safety or to siting at the time of construction. A deferred replacement permit may not be transferred, by sale or otherwise, except by the applicant to the spouse or a child of the applicant. (q) A site for the takeoff and landing of model aircraft, including such buildings or facilities as may reasonably be necessary. Buildings or facilities shall not be more than 500 square feet in floor area or placed on a permanent foundation unless the building or facility preexisted the use approved Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 10 under this paragraph. The site shall not include an aggregate surface or hard surface area unless the surface preexisted the use approved under this paragraph. An owner of property used for the purpose authorized in this paragraph may charge a person operating the use on the property rent for the property. An operator may charge users of the property a fee that does not exceed the operator's cost to maintain the property, buildings and facilities. As used in this paragraph, "model aircraft" means a small-scale version of an airplane, glider, helicopter, dirigible or balloon that is used or intended to be used for flight and is controlled by radio, lines or design by a person on the ground. (r) A facility for the processing of farm crops, or the production of biofuel as defined in ORS 315.141, that is located on a farm operation that provides at least one-quarter of the farm crops processed at the facility. The building established for the processing facility shall not exceed 10,000 square feet of floor area exclusive of the floor area designated for preparation, storage or other farm use or devote more than 10,000 square feet to the processing activities within another building supporting farm uses. A processing facility shall comply with all applicable siting standards but the standards shall not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the processing facility. (s) Fire service facilities providing rural fire protection services. (t) Irrigation canals, delivery lines and those structures and accessory operational facilities as- sociated with a district as defined in ORS 540.505. (u) Utility facility service lines. Utility facility service lines are utility lines and accessory fa- cilities or structures that end at the point where the utility service is received by the customer and that are located on one or more of the following: (A) A public right of way; (B) Land immediately adjacent to a public right of way, provided the written consent of all ad- jacent property owners has been obtained; or (C) The property to be served by the utility. (v) Subject to the issuance of a license, permit or other approval by the Department of Envi- ronmental Quality under ORS 454.695, 459.205, 468B.050, 46813.053 or 46813.055, or in compliance with rules adopted under ORS 46813.095, and as provided in ORS 215.246 to 215.251, the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids for agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural production, or for irrigation in connection with a use allowed in an exclusive farm use zone under this chapter. (w) A county law enforcement facility that lawfully existed on August 20, 2002, and is used to provide rural law enforcement services primarily in rural areas, including parole and post-prison supervision, but not including a correctional facility as defined under ORS 162.135. (2) The following nonfarm uses may be established, subject to the approval of the governing body or its designee in any area zoned for exclusive farm use subject to ORS 215.296: (a) Commercial activities that are in conjunction with farm use, including the processing of farm crops into biofuel not permitted under ORS 215.203 (2)(b)(L) or subsection (1)(r) of this section. (b) Operations conducted for: (A) Mining and processing of geothermal resources as defined by ORS 522.005 and oil and gas as defined by ORS 520.005 not otherwise permitted under subsection (1)(f) of this section; (B) Mining, crushing or stockpiling of aggregate and other mineral and other subsurface re- sources subject to ORS 215.298; (C) Processing, as defined by ORS 517.750, of aggregate into asphalt or portland cement; and (D) Processing of other mineral resources and other subsurface resources. (c) Private parks, playgrounds, hunting and fishing preserves and campgrounds. Subject to the approval of the county governing body or its designee, a private campground may provide yurts for overnight camping. No more than one-third or a maximum of 10 campsites, whichever is smaller, may include a yurt. The yurt shall be located on the ground or on a wood floor with no permanent foundation. Upon request of a county governing body, the Land Conservation and Development Commission may provide by rule for an increase in the number of yurts allowed on all or a portion of the campgrounds in a county if the commission determines that the increase will comply with the Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 11 standards described in ORS 215.296 (1). As used in this paragraph, "yurt" means a round, domed shelter of cloth or canvas on a collapsible frame with no plumbing, sewage disposal hookup or internal cooking appliance. (d) Parks and playgrounds. A public park may be established consistent with the provisions of ORS 195.120. (e) Community centers owned by a governmental agency or a nonprofit community organization and operated primarily by and for residents of the local rural community. A community center au- thorized under this paragraph may provide services to veterans, including but not limited to emer- gency and transitional shelter, preparation and service of meals, vocational and educational counseling and referral to local, state or federal agencies providing medical, mental health, disabil- ity income replacement and substance abuse services, only in a facility that is in existence on Jan- uary 1, 2006. The services may not include direct delivery of medical, mental health, disability income replacement or substance abuse services. (f) Golf courses on land determined not to be high-value farmland, as defined in ORS 195.300. (g) Commercial utility facilities for the purpose of generating power for public use by sale. (h) Personal-use airports for airplanes and helicopter pads, including associated hangar, main- tenance and service facilities. A personal-use airport, as used in this section, means an airstrip re- stricted, except for aircraft emergencies, to use by the owner, and, on an infrequent and occasional basis, by invited guests, and by commercial aviation activities in connection with agricultural op- erations. No aircraft may be based on a personal-use airport other than those owned or controlled by the owner of the airstrip. Exceptions to the activities permitted under this definition may be granted through waiver action by the Oregon Department of Aviation in specific instances. A personal-use airport lawfully existing as of September 13, 1975, shall continue to be permitted sub- ject to any applicable rules of the Oregon Department of Aviation. (i) Home occupations as provided in ORS 215.448. (j) A facility for the primary processing of forest products, provided that such facility is found to not seriously interfere with accepted farming practices and is compatible with farm uses de- scribed in ORS 215.203 (2). Such a facility may be approved for a one-year period which is renewable. These facilities are intended to be only portable or temporary in nature. The primary processing of a forest product, as used in this section, means the use of a portable chipper or stud mill or other similar methods of initial treatment of a forest product in order to enable its shipment to market. Forest products, as used in this section, means timber grown upon a parcel of land or contiguous land where the primary processing facility is located. (k) A site for the disposal of solid waste approved by the governing body of a city or county or both and for which a permit has been granted under ORS 459.245 by the Department of Environ- mental Quality together with equipment, facilities or buildings necessary for its operation. (L) One manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle, or the temporary residential use of an existing building, in conjunction with an existing dwelling as a temporary use for the term of a hardship suffered by the existing resident or a relative of the resident. Within three months of the end of the hardship, the manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle shall be removed or demol- ished or, in the case of an existing building, the building shall be removed, demolished or returned to an allowed nonresidential use. The governing body or its designee shall provide for periodic re- view of the hardship claimed under this paragraph. A temporary residence approved under this paragraph is not eligible for replacement under subsection (1)(p) of this section. (m) Transmission towers over 200 feet in height. (n) Dog kennels. (o) Residential homes as defined in ORS 197.660, in existing dwellings. (p) The propagation, cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of aquatic species that are not under the jurisdiction of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission or insect species. Insect species shall not include any species under quarantine by the State Department of Agriculture or the United States Department of Agriculture. The county shall provide notice of all applications under this paragraph to the State Department of Agriculture. Notice shall be provided in accordance with the Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 12 county's land use regulations but shall be mailed at least 20 calendar days prior to any adminis- trative decision or initial public hearing on the application. (q) Construction of additional passing and travel lanes requiring the acquisition of right of way but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels. (r) Reconstruction or modification of public roads and highways involving the removal or dis- placement of buildings but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels. , (s) Improvement of public road and highway related facilities, such as maintenance yards, weigh stations and rest areas, where additional property or right of way is required but not resulting in the creation of new land parcels. (t) A destination resort that is approved consistent with the requirements of any statewide planning goal relating to the siting of a destination resort. (u) Room and board arrangements for a maximum of five unrelated persons in existing resi- dences. (v) Operations for the extraction and bottling of water. (w) Expansion of existing county fairgrounds and activities directly relating to county fairgrounds governed by county fair boards established pursuant to ORS 565.210. (x) A living history museum related to resource based activities owned and operated by a gov- ernmental agency or a local historical society, together with limited commercial activities and fa- cilities that are directly related to the use and enjoyment of the museum and located within authentic buildings of the depicted historic period or the museum administration building, if areas other than an exclusive farm use zone cannot accommodate the museum and related activities or if the museum administration buildings and parking lot are located within one quarter mile of an ur- ban growth boundary. As used in this paragraph: (A) "Living history museum" means a facility designed to depict and interpret everyday life and culture of some specific historic period using authentic buildings, tools, equipment and people to simulate past activities and events; and (B) "Local historical society" means the local historical society recognized by the county gov- erning body and organized under ORS chapter 65. (y) An aerial fireworks display business that has been in continuous operation at its current location within an exclusive farm use zone since December 31, 1986, and possesses a wholesaler's permit to sell or provide fireworks. (z) A landscape contracting business, as defined in ORS 671.520, or a business providing land- scape architecture services, as described in ORS 671.318, if the business is pursued in conjunction with the growing and marketing of nursery stock on the land that constitutes farm use. (aa) Public or private schools for kindergarten through grade 12, including all buildings essen- tial to the operation of a school, primarily for residents of the rural area in which the school is located. (3) Roads, highways and other transportation facilities and improvements not allowed under subsections (1) and (2) of this section may be established, subject to the approval of the governing body or its designee, in areas zoned for exclusive farm use subject to: (a) Adoption of an exception to the goal related to agricultural lands and to any other applicable goal with which the facility or improvement does not comply; or (b) ORS 215.296 for those uses identified by rule of the Land Conservation and Development Commission as provided in section 3, chapter 529, Oregon Laws 1993. (4) The following agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities that are related to and supportive of agriculture may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use: (a) A county may authorize a single agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity on a tract in a calendar year by an authorization that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferable with, a conveyance of the tract, if the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity meets any local standards that apply and: (A) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity is incidental and subordinate to existing farm use on the tract; Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 13 (B) The duration of the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity does not ex- ceed 72 consecutive hours; (C) The maximum attendance at the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity does not exceed 500 people; (D) The maximum number of motor vehicles parked at the site of the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity does not exceed 250 vehicles; (E) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity complies with ORS 215.296; (F) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity occurs outdoors, in tempo- rary structures, or in existing permitted structures, subject to health and fire and life safety requirements; and (G) The agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity complies with conditions es- tablished for: (i) Planned hours of operation; (ii) Access, egress and parking; (iii) A traffic management plan that identifies the projected number of vehicles and any anticipated use of public roads; and (iv) Sanitation and solid waste. (b) In the alternative to paragraphs (a) and (c) of this subsection, a county may author- ize, through an expedited, single-event license, a single agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity on a tract in a calendar year by an expedited, single-event license that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferable with, a conveyance of the tract. A decision concerning an expedited, single-event license is not a land use decision, as defined in ORS 197.015. To approve an expedited, single-event license, the governing body of a county or its designee must determine that the proposed agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity meets any local standards that apply, and the agri-tourism or other com- mercial event or activity: (A) Must be incidental and subordinate to existing farm use on the tract; (B) May not begin before 6 a.m. or end after 10 p.m.; (C) May not involve more than 100 attendees or 50 vehicles; (D) May not include the artificial amplification of music or voices before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.; (E) May not require or involve the construction or use of a new permanent structure in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity; (F) Must be located on a tract of at least 10 acres unless the owners or residents of ad- joining properties consent, in writing, to the location; and (G) Must comply with applicable health and fire and life safety requirements. (c) In the alternative to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, a county may authorize up to six agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities on a tract in a calendar year by a limited use permit that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferable with, a conveyance of the tract. The agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities must meet any local standards that apply, and the agri-tourism or other com- mercial events or activities: (A) Must be incidental and subordinate to existing farm use on the tract; (B) May not, individually, exceed a duration of 72 consecutive hours; (C) May not require that a new permanent structure be built, used or occupied in con- nection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities; (D) Must comply with ORS 215.296; (E) May not, in combination with other agri-tourism or other commercial events or ac- tivities authorized in the area, materially alter the stability of the land use pattern in the area; and (F) Must comply with conditions established for: Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 14 (i) The types of agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities that are authorized during each calendar year, including the number and duration of the agri-tourism or other commercial events and activities, the anticipated daily attendance and the hours of opera- tion; (ii) The location of existing structures and the location of proposed temporary structures to be used in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities; (iii) The location of access and egress and parking facilities to be used in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities; (iv) Traffic management, including the projected number of vehicles and any anticipated use of public roads; and (v) Sanitation and solid waste. (d) In addition to paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection, a county may authorize agri- tourism or other commercial events or activities that occur more frequently or for a longer period or that do not otherwise comply with paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection if the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities comply with any local standards that apply and the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities: (A) Are incidental and subordinate to existing commercial farm use of the tract and are necessary to support the commercial farm uses or the commercial agricultural enterprises in the area; (B) Comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(C), (D), (E) and (F) of this subsection; (C) Occur on a lot or parcel that complies with the acknowledged minimum lot or parcel size; and (D) Do not exceed 18 events or activities in a calendar year. (5) A holder of a permit authorized by a county under subsection (4)(d) of this section must request review of the permit at four-year intervals. Upon receipt of a request for re- view, the county shall: (a) Provide public notice and an opportunity for public comment as part of the review process; and (b) Limit its review to events and activities authorized by the permit, conformance with conditions of approval required by the permit and the standards established by subsection (4)(d) of this section. (6) For the purposes of subsection (4) of this section: (a) A county may authorize the use of temporary structures established in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities authorized under subsection (4) of this section. However, the temporary structures must be removed at the end of the agri-tourism or other event or activity. The county may not approve an alteration to the land in connection with an agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity authorized under subsection (4) of this section, including, but not limited to, grading, filling or paving. (b) The county may issue the limited use permits authorized by subsection (4)(c) of this section for two calendar years. When considering an application for renewal, the county shall ensure compliance with the provisions of subsection (4)(c) of this section, any local standards that apply and conditions that apply to the permit or to the agri-tourism or other commer- cial events or activities authorized by the permit. (c) The authorizations provided by subsection (4) of this section are in addition to other authorizations that may be provided by law, except that "outdoor mass gathering" and "other gathering," as those terms are used in ORS 197.015 (10)(d), do not include agri-tourism or other commercial events and activities. SECTION 3. If a winery sited on land zoned for exclusive farm use under ORS 215.452 conducts events or activities authorized by ORS 215.213 (11) or 215.283 (4), the winery may not conduct events or activities, if any, that are: (1) Authorized by ORS 215.452; and (2) Subject to the conditional approval of a county. Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 15 SECTION 4. Notwithstanding ORS 30.938, in an action or claim for relief alleging nui- sance or trespass and arising from a practice that is alleged by either party to be a farming or forest practice, the prevailing party is not entitled to judgment for reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred at trial and on appeal i$ (1) The party owns, operates or attends an agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity authorized under ORS 215.213 (11) or 215.283 (4); and (2) The action or claim arises from the event or activity. SECTION 5. The uses authorized by ORS 215.213 (11) or 215.283 (4) may be allowed on lands that are planned and zoned for exclusive farm use and designated as rural reserves under ORS 195.141 or as urban reserves under ORS 195.145. SECTION 6. (1)(a) A use or structure in an area zoned for exclusive farm use that exists on the effective date of this 2011 Act may be lawfully continued, altered, restored or replaced pursuant to ORS 215.130 if the use or structure is located on the same tract, as defined in ORS 215.010, as a winery established under ORS 215.213 (1)(p) or 215.283 (1)(n) that produced more than 250,000 gallons of wine in calendar year 2010. (b) This subsection does not affect the lawful continuation, alteration, restoration or expansion of the winery sited on the same tract. (2) A winery established under ORS 215.213 (1)(p) or 215.283 (1)(n) that produced more than 150,000 gallons and not more than 250,000 gallons of wine in calendar year 2010 does not require a permit under ORS 215.213 (2)(c) or 215.283 (2)(a). However, the winery must comply with all provisions of ORS 215.452 except the annual production requirements. SECTION 7. ORS 197.015 is amended to read: 197.015. As used in ORS chapters 195, 196 and 197, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Acknowledgment" means a commission order that certifies that a comprehensive plan and land use regulations, land use regulation or plan or regulation amendment complies with the goals or certifies that Metro land use planning goals and objectives, Metro regional framework plan, amendments to Metro planning goals and objectives or amendments to the Metro regional frame- work plan comply with the goals. (2) "Board" means the Land Use Board of Appeals. (3) "Carport" means a stationary structure consisting of a roof with its supports and not more than one wall, or storage cabinet substituting for a wall, and used for sheltering a motor vehicle. (4) "Commission" means the Land Conservation and Development Commission. (5) "Comprehensive plan" means a generalized, coordinated land use map and policy statement of the governing body of a local government that interrelates all functional and natural systems and activities relating to the use of lands, including but not limited to sewer and water systems, trans- portation systems, educational facilities, recreational facilities, and natural resources and air and water quality management programs. "Comprehensive" means all-inclusive, both in terms of the geographic area covered and functional and natural activities and systems occurring in the area covered by the plan. "General nature" means a summary of policies and proposals in broad catego- ries and does not necessarily indicate specific locations of any area, activity or, use. A plan is "co- ordinated" when the needs of all levels of governments, semipublic and private agencies and the citizens of Oregon have been considered and accommodated as much as possible. "Land" includes water, both surface and subsurface, and the air. (6) "Department" means the Department of Land Conservation and Development. (7) "Director" means the Director of the Department of Land Conservation and Development. (8) "Goals" means the mandatory statewide land use planning standards adopted by the com- mission pursuant to ORS chapters 195, 196 and 197. (9) "Guidelines" means suggested approaches designed to aid cities and counties in preparation, adoption and implementation of comprehensive plans in compliance with goals and to aid state agencies and special districts in the preparation, adoption and implementation of plans, programs and regulations in compliance with goals. Guidelines shall be advisory and shall not limit state agencies, cities, counties and special districts to a single approach. Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 16 (10) "Land use decision": (a) Includes: (A) A final decision or determination made by a local government or special district that con- cerns the adoption, amendment or application of (i) The goals; (ii) A comprehensive plan provision; (iii) A land use regulation; or (iv) A new land use regulation; (B) A final decision or determination of a state agency other than the commission with respect to which the agency is required to apply the goals; or (C) A decision of a county planning commission made under ORS 433.763; (b) Does not include a decision of a local government: (A) That is made under land use standards that do not require interpretation or the exercise of policy or legal judgment; (B) That approves or denies a building permit issued under clear and objective land use stand- ards; (C) That is a limited land use decision; (D) That determines final engineering design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair or preservation of a transportation facility that is otherwise authorized by and consistent with the comprehensive plan and land use regulations; (E) That is an expedited land division as described in ORS 197.360; (F) That approves, pursuant to ORS 480.450 (7), the siting, installation, maintenance or removal of a liquefied petroleum gas container or receptacle regulated exclusively by the State Fire Marshal under ORS 480.410 to 480.460; (G) That approves or denies approval of a final subdivision or partition plat or that determines whether a final subdivision or partition plat substantially conforms to the tentative subdivision or partition plan; or (H) That a proposed state agency action subject to ORS 197.180 (1) is compatible with the ac- knowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations implementing the plan, if: (i) The local government has already made a land use decision authorizing a use or activity that encompasses the proposed state agency action; (ii) The use or activity that would be authorized, funded or undertaken by the proposed state agency action is allowed without review under the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations implementing the plan; or (iii) The use or activity that would be authorized, funded or undertaken by the proposed state agency action requires a future land use review under the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations implementing the plan; (c) Does not include a decision by a school district to close a school; (d) Does not include, except as provided in ORS 215.213 (13)(c) or 215.283 (6)(c), authorization of an outdoor mass gathering as defined in ORS 433.735, or other gathering of fewer than 3,000 persons that is not anticipated to continue for more than 120 hours in any three-month period; and (e) Does not include: (A) A writ of mandamus issued by a circuit court in accordance with ORS 215.429 or 227.179; (B) Any local decision or action taken on an application subject to ORS 215.427 or 227.178 after a petition for a writ of mandamus has been filed under ORS 215.429 or 227.179; or (C) A state agency action subject to ORS 197.180 (1), if- (i) The local government with land use jurisdiction over a use or activity that would be au- thorized, funded or undertaken by the state agency as a result of the state agency action has al- ready made a land use decision approving the use or activity; or (ii) A use or activity that would be authorized, funded or undertaken by the state agency as a result of the state agency action is allowed without review under the acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations implementing the plan. Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 17 (11) "Land use regulation" means any local government zoning ordinance, land division ordi- nance adopted under ORS 92.044 or 92.046 or similar general ordinance establishing standards for implementing a comprehensive plan. (12) "Limited land use decision": (a) Means a final decision or determination made by a local government pertaining to a site within an urban growth boundary that concerns: (A) The approval or denial of a tentative subdivision or partition plan, as described in ORS 92.040 (1). (B) The approval or denial of an application based on discretionary standards designed to reg- ulate the physical characteristics of a use permitted outright, including but not limited to site re- view and design review. (b) Does not mean a final decision made by a local government pertaining to a site within an urban growth boundary that concerns approval or denial of a final subdivision or partition plat or that determines whether a final subdivision or partition plat substantially conforms to the tentative subdivision or partition plan. (13) "Local government" means any city, county or metropolitan service district formed under ORS chapter 268 or an association of local governments performing land use planning functions under ORS 195.025. (14) "Metro" means a metropolitan service district organized under ORS chapter 268. (15) "Metro planning goals and objectives" means the land use goals and objectives that a metropolitan service district may adopt under ORS 268.380 (1)(a). The goals and objectives do not constitute a comprehensive plan. (16) "Metro regional framework plan" means the regional framework plan required by the 1992 Metro Charter or its separate components. Neither the regional framework plan nor its individual components constitute a comprehensive plan. (17) "New land use regulation" means a land use regulation other than an amendment to an acknowledged land use regulation adopted by a local government that already has a comprehensive plan and land regulations acknowledged under ORS 197.251. (18) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdi- vision or agency or public or private organization of any kind. The Land Conservation and Devel- opment Commission or its designee is considered a person for purposes of appeal under ORS chapters 195 and 197. (19) "Special district" means any unit of local government, other than a city, county, metropol- itan service district formed under ORS chapter 268 or an association of local governments per- forming land use planning functions under ORS 195.025, authorized and regulated by statute and includes but is not limited to water control districts, domestic water associations and water coop- eratives, irrigation districts, port districts, regional air quality control authorities, fire districts, school districts, hospital districts, mass transit districts and sanitary districts. (20) "Urban unincorporated community" means an area designated in a county's acknowledged comprehensive plan as an urban unincorporated community after December 5, 1994. (21) "Voluntary association of local governments" means a regional planning agency in this state officially designated by the Governor pursuant to the federal Office of Management and Budget Circular A-95 as a regional clearinghouse. (22) "Wetlands" means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration that are sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. SECTION 8. ORS 215.246 is amended to read: 215.246. (1) The uses allowed under ORS 215.213 (1)(y) and 215.283 (1)(v): (a) Require a determination by the Department of Environmental Quality, in conjunction with the department's review of a license, permit or approval, that the application rates and site man- agement practices for the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 18 water or biosolids ensure continued agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural production and do not reduce the productivity of the tract. (b) Are not subject to other provisions of ORS 215.213 or 215.283 or to the provisions of ORS 215.275 or 215.296. (2) The use of a tract of land on which the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids has occurred under this section may not be changed to allow a different use unless: (a) The tract is included within an acknowledged urban growth boundary; (b) The tract is rezoned to a zone other than an exclusive farm use zone; (c) The different use of the tract is a farm use as defined in ORS 215.203; or (d) The different use of the tract is a use allowed under: (A) ORS 215.213 (1)(b), (d) to (fl, W to (n), (p) to (r), (u), (w) or (x); (B) ORS 215.213 (2)(a) to (c), (i), (m) or (p) to (r); (C) ORS 215.213 (11); [(C)] (D) ORS 215.283 (1)(b), (d), (e), (h) to (L), (n) to (p), (r), (t) or (u); [or] [(D)] (E) ORS 215.283 (2)(a), 0), (L) or (p) to (s)[.]; or (F) ORS 215.283 (4). (3) When a state agency or a local government makes a land use decision relating to the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids under a license, permit or approval by the Department of Environmental Quality, the applicant shall explain in writing how alternatives identified in public comments on the land use decision were considered and, if the alternatives are not used, explain in writing the reasons for not using the alternatives. The applicant must consider only those alternatives that are identified with sufficient specificity to afford the applicant an adequate opportunity to consider the alternatives. A land use decision re- lating to the land application of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids may not be reversed or remanded under this subsection unless the applicant failed to consider identified alternatives or to explain in writing the reasons for not using the alternatives. (4) The uses allowed under this section include: (a) The treatment of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids that occurs as a result of the land application; (b) The establishment and use of facilities, including buildings, equipment, aerated and nonaerated water impoundments, pumps and other irrigation equipment, that are accessory to and reasonably necessary for the land application to occur on the subject tract; (c) The establishment and use of facilities, including buildings and equipment, that are not on the tract on which the land application occurs for the transport of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids to the tract on which the land application occurs if the facili- ties are located within: (A) A public right of way; or (B) Other land if the landowner provides written consent and the owner of the facility complies with ORS 215.275 (4); and (d) The transport by vehicle of reclaimed water or agricultural or industrial process water to a tract on which the water will be applied to land. (5) Uses not allowed under this section include: (a) The establishment and use of facilities, including buildings or equipment, for the treatment of reclaimed water, agricultural or industrial process water or biosolids other than those treatment facilities related to the treatment that occurs as a result of the land application; or (b) The establishment and use of utility facility service lines allowed under ORS 215.213 (1)(x) or 215.283 (1)(u). SECTION 9. ORS 215.296 is amended to read: 215.296. (1) A use allowed under ORS 215.213 (2) or (11) or 215.283 (2) or (4) may be approved only where the local governing body or its designee finds that the use will not: Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 19 (a) Force a significant change in accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use; or (b) Significantly increase the cost of accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use. (2) An applicant for a use allowed under ORS 215.213 (2) or (11) or 215.283 (2) or (4) may demonstrate that the standards for approval set forth in subsection (1) of this section will be satis- fied through the imposition of conditions. Any conditions so imposed shall be clear and objective. (3) A person engaged in farm or forest practices on lands devoted to farm or forest use may file a complaint with the local governing body or its designee alleging: (a) That a condition imposed pursuant to subsection (2) of this section has been violated; (b) That the violation has: (A) Forced a significant change in accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands de- voted to farm or forest use; or (B) Significantly increased the cost of accepted farm or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use; and (c) That the complainant is adversely affected by the violation. (4) Upon receipt of a complaint filed under this section or ORS 215.218, the local governing body or its designee shall: (a) Forward the complaint to the operator of the use; (b) Review the complaint in the manner set forth in ORS 215.402 to 215.438; and (c) Determine whether the allegations made in a complaint filed under this section or ORS 215.218 are true. (5) Upon a determination that the allegations made in a complaint are true, the local governing body or its designee at a minimum shall notify the violator that a violation has occurred, direct the violator to correct the conditions that led to the violation within a specified time period and warn the violator against the commission of further violations. (6) If the conditions that led to a violation are not corrected within the time period specified pursuant to subsection (5) of this section, or if there is a determination pursuant to subsection (4) of this section following the receipt of a second complaint that a further violation has occurred, the local governing body or its designee at a minimum shall assess a fine against the violator. (7) If the conditions that led to a violation are not corrected within 30 days after the imposition of a fine pursuant to subsection (6) of this section, or if there is a determination pursuant to sub- section (4) of this section following the receipt of a third or subsequent complaint that a further violation has occurred, the local governing body or its designee shall at a minimum order the sus- pension of the use until the violator corrects the conditions that led to the violation. (8) If a use allowed under ORS 215.213 (2) or (11) or 215.283 (2) or (4) is initiated without prior approval pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the local governing body or its designee at a minimum shall notify the user that prior approval is required, direct the user to apply for approval within 21 days and warn the user against the commission of further violations. If the user does not apply for approval within 21 days, the local governing body or its designee shall order the suspen- sion of the use until the user applies for and receives approval. If there is a determination pursuant to subsection (4) of this section following the receipt of a complaint that a further violation occurred after approval was granted, the violation shall be deemed a second violation and the local governing body or its designee at a minimum shall assess a fine against the violator. (9)(a) The standards set forth in subsection (1) of this section do not apply to farm or forest uses conducted within: (A) Lots or parcels with a single-family residential dwelling approved under ORS 215.213 (3), 215.284 (1), (2), (3), (4) or (7) or 215.705; (B) An exception area approved under ORS 197.732; or (C) An acknowledged urban growth boundary. (b) A person residing in a single-family residential dwelling which was approved under ORS 215.213 (3), 215.284 (1), (2), (3), (4) or (7) or 215.705, which is within an exception area approved Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Page 20 1 -1 under ORS 197.732 or which is within an acknowledged urban growth boundary may not file a complaint under subsection (3) of this section. (10) [Nothing in] This section [shall] does not prevent a local governing body approving a use allowed under ORS 215.213 (2) or (11) or 215.283 (2) or (4) from establishing standards in addition to those set forth in subsection (1) of this section or from imposing conditions to [insure] ensure conformance with [such] the additional standards. SECTION 10. This 2011 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2011 Act takes effect on its passage. Passed by Senate June 2, 2011 Robert Taylor, Secretary of Senate Peter Courtney, President of Senate Passed by House June 17, 2011 Bruce Hanna, Speaker of House Received by Governor: M........................................................... , 2011 Approved: M............................................................ 2011 John Kitzhaber, Governor Filed in Office of Secretary of State: M........................................................... , 2011 Arnie Roblan, Speaker of House Enrolled Senate Bill 960 (SB 960-A) Kate Brown, Secretary of State Page 21 Nick Lelack From: Daniels, Katherine <katherine.daniels@state.or.us> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 2:25 PM To: Swirsky, Karen; Nick Lelack Cc: Jinings, Jon Subject: RE: Revisions to TA-11-3 - Event Venue TA Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hi Nick, What you've written is fine but need not be as restrictive as you propose, unless you prefer. If you want only to adhere to the requirements of SB 960 and HB 3280, you could make the changes in red below (or not) - up to you. At this late date, you may not want to. I like that you have home occupations on the list because it makes sense; SB 960 events are in conjunction with agriculture and HB 3280 events are in conjunction with a winery, whereas home occupation events should be in conjunction with a residence. I really like part A - the maximum limit when events are combined - again making good sense. Hope this helps. Katherine 18.16.043 Single Permit. A. The maximum number of aeri-tourism and other commercial events or activities on a lot. parcel or tract may not exceed the total number of commercial events allowed by any individual land use approval, including a winery authorized under DCC 18.16.038(B), and events, outdoor mass gatherings or extended outdoor mass gatherings authorized under DCC Chapter 8.16. B. The following permits may not be combined: 1. Agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities under DCC 18.16.042, 2. Conditionally-permitted events at a winery under DCC 18.16.038(B), 3. Events, outdoor mass gatherings and extended outdoor mass gatherings authorized under DCC Chapter 8.16 if these are events or activities that are related to and sWortive of agriculture, 4. Home occupation for commercial events or activities. Katherine Daniels, AICP I Farm and Forest Lands Specialist Planning Services Division Oregon Dept. of Land Conservation and Development 635 Capitol Street NE, Suite 150 Salem, OR 97301-2540 Office: (503) 373-0050 ext. 329 Fax: (503) 378-5518 katherine.daniels@state.or.us www.oregon.gov/LCD From: Nick Lelack [mailto:Nick. Lelack@deschutes.org] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:58 PM To: Daniels, Katherine; Swirsky, Karen Cc: Jinings, Jon Subject: Revisions to TA-11-3 - Event Venue TA Katherine, Karen: Please see the change we made to our text amendments related to your most recent comment to ensure event permits cannot be combined. In sum, we removed the proposed text from the HB 3280 and SB 960 sections and created one new section, titled, "Single Permit" and apply it to both sections. Please let me know if this addresses your concerns prior to or at our public hearing on Wed., March 14 at 10:00 a.m. Thanks! Nick Lelack, AICP, Planning Director Deschutes County Community Development Dept. PO Box 6005 117 NW Lafayette, Bend, OR 97701 Office: 541.385.1708 / Cell: 541.639.5585 / Fax: 541.385.1764 www.deschutes.org/cdd Denotes portions of the code not amended by Ordinance 2012-004. Chapter 18.16. EXCLUSIVE FARM USE ZONES 18.16.010. Purpose. 18.16.020. Uses Permitted Outright. 18.16.025. Uses Permitted Subject to the Special Provisions Under DCC Section 18.16.038 and a Review Under DCC Chapter 18.124 For Items C Through M. 18.16.030. Conditional Uses Permitted - High Value and Nonhigh Value Farmland. 18.16.031. Nonresidential Conditional Uses on Nonhigh Value Farmland Only. 18.16.033. Nonresidential Conditional Uses on High Value Farmland Only. 18.16.035. Destination Resorts. 18.16.037. Guest Ranch. 18.16.038. Special Conditions for Certain Uses Listed Under DCC 18.16.025. 18.16.040. Limitations on Conditional Uses. 18.16.042 Agri-Tourism and Other Commercial Events or Activities Limited Use Permit 18.16.050. Standards for Dwellings in the EFU Zones. 18.16.055. Land Divisions. 18.16.060. Dimensional Standards. 18.16.065. Subzones. 18.16.067. Farm Management Plans. 18.16.070. Yards. 18.16.080. Stream Setbacks. 18.16.090. Rimrock Setback. Denotes sections of the Deschutes County Code not amended by Ordinance 2011-004. 18.16.025. Uses Permitted Subject to the Special Provisions Under DCC Section 18.16.038 or DCC Section 18.16.042 and a Review Under DCC Chapter 18.124 where applicable. A. Dwellings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use (farm-related dwellings), subject to DCC 18.16.050. B. A relative farm assistance dwelling, subject to DCC 18.16.050. C. Churches and cemeteries in conjunction with churches consistent with ORS 215.441, that are not within 3 miles of an acknowledged urban growth boundary, on non-high value farmland. D. Churches and cemeteries in conjunction with churches consistent with ORS 215.441, that are within 3 miles of an acknowledged urban growth boundary, subject to the approval of an exception pursuant to ORS 197.732 and OAR chapter 660, division 004, on non-high value farmland. E. Expansion of an existing church or cemetery in conjunction with a church on the same tract as the existing use. F. Utility facilities necessary for public service, including wetland waste treatment systems, but not including commercial facilities for the purpose of generating electrical power for public use by sale and transmission towers over 200 feet in height. A utility facility necessary for public service may be established as provided in DCC 18.16.038(A). G. Winery, as described in ORS 215.452. H. Farm stands, subject to DCC 18.16.038. Chapter 18-16 1 (/2011) Page 1 of 8 - EXHIBIT B to Ordinance 2012-004 I. A site for the takeoff and landing of model aircraft, including such buildings or facilities as may be reasonably necessary. J. A facility for the processing of farm crops, or the production of biofuel as defined in ORS 315.141, that is located on a farm operation that provides at least one-quarter of the farm crops processed at the facility. a. The building established for the processing facility shall not exceed 10,000 square feet of floor area exclusive of the floor area designated for preparation, storage or other farm use or devote more than 10,000 square feet to the processing activities within another building supporting farm uses. b. A processing facility shall comply with all applicable siting standards but the standards shall not be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the processing facility. c. The County shall not approve any division of a lot or parcel that separates a processing facility from the farm operation on which it is located. K Agri-tourism and other commercial events and activities subject to DCC 18.16.042. (Ord. 2012-004, §2, 2012; Ord. 2010-022 §2, 2010; Ord. 2009-014 §l, 2009; Ord. 2008-001 §2, 2008; Ord. 2004-001 §2,2004) 18.16.038. Special Conditions for Certain Uses Listed Under DCC 18.16.025. A. A utility facility necessary for public use allowed under DCC 18.16.025 shall be one that is necessary to be situated in an agricultural zone in order for service to be provided. To demonstrate that a utility facility is necessary, an applicant must show that reasonable alternatives have been considered and that the facility must be sited in an exclusive farm use zone due to one or more of the following factors: 1. Technical and engineering feasibility; 2. The proposed facility is locationally dependent. A utility facility is locations ly dependent if it must cross land in one or more areas zoned for exclusive farm use in order to achieve a reasonably direct route or to meet unique geographical needs that cannot be satisfied on other lands; 3. Lack of available urban and non-resource lands; 4. Availability of existing rights of way; 5. Public health and safety; and 6. Other requirements of state and federal agencies. 7. Costs associated with any of the factors listed in 1-6 above may be considered, but cost alone may not be the only consideration in determining that a utility facility is necessary for public service. Land costs shall not be included when considering alternative locations for substantially similar utility facilities that are not substantially, similar. 8. The owner of a utility facility approved under this section shall be responsible for restoring, as nearly as possible, to its former condition any agricultural land and associated improvements that are damaged or otherwise disturbed by the siting, maintenance, repair or reconstruction of the facility. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent the owner of the utility facility from requiring a bond or other security from a contractor or otherwise imposing on a contractor the responsibility for restoration. 9. In addition to the provisions of 1-6 above, the establishment'or extension of a sewer system as defined by OAR 660-011-0060(1)(0 in an exclusive farm use zone shall be subject to the provisions of OAR 660-011-0060. 10. The provisions above do not apply to interstate gas pipelines and associated facilities authorized by and subject to regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 11. The County shall impose clear and objective conditions on an application for utility facility siting to mitigate and minimize the impacts of the proposed facility, if any, on surrounding lands devoted to farm use, in order to prevent a significant change in accepted farm practices or a significant increase in the cost of farm practices on surrounding farmlands. Chapter 18-16 2 (/2011) Page 2 of 8 - EX MIT B to Ordinance 2012-004 B. Wineries are subject to the following: 1. A winery, authorized under DCC 18.16.025 is a facility that produces wine with a maximum annual production of a. Less than 50,000 gallons and that: i. Owns an on-site vineyard of at least 15 acres; ii. Owns a contiguous vineyard of at least 15 acres; iii. Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the grapes from at least 15 acres of a vineyard contiguous to the winery; or iv. Obtains grapes from any combination of i, ii or iii of this subsection; or b. At least 50,000 gallons and ne more than 100,000 galle the winery: i. Owns an on-site vineyard of at least 40 acres; ii. Owns a contiguous vineyard of at least 40 acres; iii. Has a long-term contract for the purchase of all of the grapes from at least 40 acres of a vineyard contiguous to the winery; or iv. Obtains grapes from any combination of i., ii, or iii of this sub-section. 4 The a shall all...... rAy the sale e b. Reffis dir-eefly related to vdne, the sales of vvMeh are ineidental te f:etail sale of wine e" site. by e as defined in ORS 624.GW. 4. Pr-ieF tO issuanee efa peFmit to ess-ah-li-sh _a 10.4nery, the applieant shall show that vineyards, deseribed under- either- 1 or- 2 above, have b n Y S. Standards impesed on the siting of a winery shall be limited solely to eaeh ef the fellewing fer the Aaeentlands! a Establishment of a sett v not to a eed 100 &R., from all r r > e lines F the > and 11 site plan r-eview under- DCC 18.12C 6 Approval of a winer-y shall net be a basis for an exeeption under- ORS 197.732(l)(a) or- (b). 2. A winery may; a. Market and sell wine produced in conjunction with the winery including the following activities: i. Wine tours; ii. Wine tastings in a tasting room or other location at the winery; iii. Wine clubs; and iv. Similar activities conducted for the primary ppmose of promoting wine produced in conjunction with the winery; b. Market and sell items directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in conjunction with the winery, the marketing and sale of which is incidental to retail sale of wine on-site including food and beverages served by a limited service restaurant as defined in ORS 624.010; and c. Provide services, including private events hosted by the winery or patrons of the wineryat which wine produced in conjunction with the winery is featured that: i. Are directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in conjunction with the winery; ii. Are incidental to the retail sale of wine on-site; and iii. Are limited to 25 days or fewer in a calendar year. li.xu4~+~-t L el • Pi=..". 1•« C" , ft18 }{j 912 -hJ tt toEiri i}13 td ~3Eh Chapter 18-16 3 (/2011) Page 3 of 8 - EXHIBIT B to Ordinance 2012-004 r l Events Aeti-vities. and nrr Chwer 8.16, Evert Pry and OtAdOOF MOSS 3. Gross Income. a The gross income of the winery from the sale of incidental items pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this section and services provided pursuant to subsection (2)(c) of this section may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery. b The winery shall submit to the Deschutes County Community Development Department a written statement, prepared by a certified public accountant, that certifies compliance with this section for the previous tax year by April 15 of each Year in which private events are held. 4 A winery operating under this section shall provide parking for all activities or uses on the lot parcel or tract on which the winery is established. 5 Prior to the issuance of a pennit to establish a winery under this section the applicant shall show that vineyards described in subsections 03)(1) of this section have been planted or that the contract for the purchase of grapes has been executed as applicable 6 The siting of a winery shall be subject to the following standards: a Establishment of a setback of at least 100 feet from all property lines for the winery and all public gathering places. b Shall comply with DCC Chapter 18 80 Airport Safety Combining Zone, and DCC 18.116.180, Building Setbacks for the Protection of Solar Access. 7 A permit may be issued for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals or celebratory events if the permits were issued to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before July 31, 2011. 8 As used in this section "private events" includes but is not limited to, facility rentals and celebratory gatherings. 9 A winery is subject to the following public health and safety standards: a Sanitation facilities shall include at a minimum portable restroom facilities and stand-alone hand washing stations. b No event, gathering or activity may begin before 7:00 a.m. or end after 10:00 p.m., including set-wand take-down of temporary structures. c All noise including the use of a sound producing device such as but not limited to, loud Meakers and public address systems musical instruments that are amplified or unamplified, shall: i Not exceed seventy (70) dB,A at any time between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. at the boundary of the property on which the winery is located. ii Comply with DCC Cher 8.08 Noise Control between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day. iii Be measured in dB A which means the sound level in decibels measured using the A- weighted network as specific in American National Standard Specification for Sound Level Meters using a standard sound level meter in good condition. d. Transportation. L Demonstrates that the parcel lot or tract has direct access such that the lot, parcel or tract on which commercial events or activities at the winery will occur: 1. Fronts on a public road; or 2. Is accessed by an access easement or private road and all underlying property owners and property owners taking access between the subject property and the public road consent in writing to the use of the road for commercial events or activities at the time of initial application. ii. Adequate traffic control must be provided by the property owner to address the following: Chapter 18-16 4 (/2011) Page 4 of 8 - EXHIBIT B to Ordinance 2012-004 1. There shall be one traffic control person for each 250 persons expected or reasonably expected to be in attendance at any time. 2. All traffic control personnel shall be certified by the State of Oregon and shall comply with the current edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. e. Structures. i. All permanent and temporary structures and facilities are subject to fire, health and life safety uirements, and shall comply with all requirements of the Deschutes County Building Safety Division and the Environmental Soils Division and any other applicable federal, state and local laws. ii. Compliance with the requirements of the Deschutes County Building Safety Division shall include meeting all building occupancy classification requirements of the State of Oregon adopted building code. f. Inspection of event premises authorization. The applicant shall provide in writing a consent to allow law enforcement, public health, and fire control officers to come upon the premises for which the Limited Use Permit has been granted for the purposes of inspection and enforcement of the terms and conditions of the permit and DCC Chapter 18.16 Exclusive Farm Use Zone and DCC Chapter 8.08 Noise Control, and any other applicable laws or ordinances. 10. DCC Chapter 18.16.038(B), Sections (2c),(3), (8) and (9) sunset on January 1, 2014. (Ord. 2012-004 §2, 2012, Ord. 2010-022 §2, 2010; Ord. 2009-014 §1, 2009; Ord. 2008-001 §2, 2008; Ord. 2004-001 §2, 2004) 18.16.042 Agri-Tourism and other Commercial Events or Activities Limited Use Permit A. Agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities related to and supportive of agriculture may be approved in an area zoned for exclusive farm use only if the standards and criteria in this section are met. B. Application. The application shall include the following, I. The General Provisions information required in DCC 22.08.010. 2. A written description of- a. The proposal. b. The types of agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities that are proposed to be conducted, including the number and duration of the agri-tourism and other commercial events and activities, the anticipated maximum daily attendance and the hours of operation. c The types and locations of all permanent and temporary structures access and egress parking facilities, and sanitation and solid waste to be used in connection with the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities. 3. A traffic management plan that: a. Identifies the projected number of vehicles and any anticipated use of public roads; b. Provides an assurance that one traffic control person shall be provided for each 250 persons expected or reasonably expected to be in attendance at any time during the a ii- tourism and other commercial event or activity. The traffic control personnel shall be certified by the State of Oregon and shall comply with the current edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. c. Demonstrates that the parcel, lot or tract has direct access such that the lot, parcel or tract on which commercial events will occur: i. Fronts on a public road; or Chapter 18-16 5 (/2011) Page 5 of 8 - EXHIBIT B to Ordinance 2012-004 ii Is accessed by an access easement or private road, and all underlying property owners and property owners taking access between the subject property and the public road consent in writing to the use of the road for agd-tourism and other commercial events or activities at the time of initial application. 4 InMection of Event Premises Authorization. The applicant shall provide in writing a consent to allow law enforcement, public health, and fire control officers and code enforcement staff to come upon the premises for which the Limited Use Permit has been granted for the p=oses of inVection and enforcement of the terms and conditions of the permit and DCC Chapter 1816 Exclusive Farm Use Zone and DCC Chapter 8.08 Noise Control and any other applicable laws or ordinances. C. Approval Criteria. 1. Up to six (6) agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities in a calendar year on a tract may be approved by a limited use permit that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by, or transferred with a conveyance of the tract, if in compliance with: a. Minimum lot or parcel size: 10 acres. b. Agri-tourism events may not, individually, exceed a duration of 72 consecutive hours, excluding set-up and take down of all temporary structures and facilities. The limitation on the hours of operations is included within the duration of 72 consecutive hours. c. Commercial events or activities may not, individually, exceed a duration of 30 consecutive hours excluding set-up and take down of all temporary structures and facilities. The limitation on the hours of operations is included within the duration of 30 consecutive hours. d. Must be incidental and subordinate to existing farm use of the tract. e. Set-up and take down of all temporary structures and facilities shall occur up to one business day prior to the agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities and one business day after the apri-tourism and other commercial events or activities between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. f. Mgy not require that a new permanent structure be built, used or occupied in connection with the apri-tourism or other commercial events or activities. g. May _not, in combination with other agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities authorized in the area materially alter the stability of the land use pattern in the area. h. Must comply with ORS 215.296. i. Limited Use Permits approved under this section expire two years from the date of approval. g Limited Permits may be renewed for an additional two years subject to: i. An application for renewal: and ii Demonstration of compliance with conditions that apply to the limited use permit and applicable provisions in this section, DCC Chapter 18.16.042. 2. Ali-tourism or other commercial events or activities mgy be approved by a limited use permit that is personal to the applicant and is not transferred by or transferred with, a conveyance of the tract more frequently or for a longer period than allowed under 18.16.042(C)(1) if the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities is in compliance with: a. Criteria set forth in 18.16.042(C)(1)(d)(e)(fl(g) and (h). b. Must be incidental and subordinate to existing commercial farm use of the tract and are necessary to sport the commercial farm uses or the commercial agricultural enterprises in the area. c. Minimum lot or parcel size: 160 acres. d. Do not exceed 18 commercial events or activities in a calendar year. e. Commercial events or activities may not individually, exceed a duration of 24 consecutive hours excluding set-up and take down of all temporary structures and facilities. The limitation on the hours of operations is included within the duration of 24 consecutive hours. f. No more than two commercial events or activities may occur in one month. Chapter 18-16 6 (!2011) Page 6 of 8 - EXHIBIT B to Ordinance 2012-004 g. Limited Use Permits W roved under this section expire four ears from the date of approval. h. Limited Use Permits may be renewed at four year intervals subject to: L An application for renewal: ii. Public notice and public comment as part of the review process iii. Demonstration of compliance with conditions that apply to the limited use permit and Mlicable provisions in this section DCC Chanter 18.16.042. 3. The area in which the agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities are located shall be setback at least 100 feet from the pmpgft line. 4. Notification of agd-tourism and other commercial events or activities. a. The property owner shall submit in writing the list of calendar days scheduled for all agri- tourism and other commercial events or activities by April 1 of the subject calendar year or within 30 days of new or renewed limited use permits, if after April 1 to Deschutes County's Community Development Department and Sheriff's Office and all property owners within 500 feet of the subiect property; b. The list of calendar dates for all agri-tourism, commercial events and activities may be amended by submitting the amended list to the same entities at least 72 hours prior to any date change. c. If such notice is not provided the property owner shall provide notice by Registered Mail to the same list above at least 10 days prior to each agri-tourism and other commercial event or activity. d. The notification shall include a contact person or persons for each agri-tourism and other commercial event or activity who shall be easily accessible and who shall remain on site at all times, including the person(s) contact information. 5. Sanitation facilities shall include, at a minimum, portable restroom facilities and stand-alone hand washing stations. 6. Hours of Operation. No agri-tourism and other commercial event or activity may begin before 7:00 a.m. or end after 10:00 p.m. 7. Overnight camping is not allowed. 8. All noise, including the use of a sound producing device such as, but not limited to loud speakers and public address systems musical instruments that are amplified or unamplified shall: a. Not exceed seventy (70) dB,A at any time between 7:00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. at the boundary of the property on which the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity is located. b. Comply with DCC Chapter 8.08 Noise Control between the hours of 10.00 p.m. and 7.00 a.m. the following day, c. Be measured in dB.A. which means the sound level in decibels measured using the A-weighted network as specific in American NationaY Standard Specification for Sound Level Meters using a standard sound level meter in good condition. 9. Transportation Management. a. Roadways, driveway aprons, driveways and parking surfaces shall be surfaces that prevent dust and may include paving-gravel cinders or baiVwood chips b. Driveways extending from paved roads shall have a paved apron requiring review and approval by the County Road Department. c. The parcel, lot or tract has direct access as defined in DCC Chapter 18 16 042(3)(c) d. Adequate traffic control must be provided by the property owner to address the following: i. There shall be one traffic control person for each 250 persons expected or reasonably expected to be in attendance at any time. ii. All traffic control personnel shall be certified by the State of Oregon and shall comply with the current edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Chapter 18-16 7 (/2011) Page 7 of 8 - EXHIBIT B to Ordinance 2012-004 10. Health and Safety Compliance a All permanent and temporary structures and facilities are subiect to fire, health and life saLdy reouirements and shall comply with all requirements of the Deschutes County Building Safety Division and the Environmental Soils Division and any other applicable federal, state and local laws. b Compliance with the requirements of the Deschutes County Building Safety Division shall include meeting all building occupancy classification requirements of the State of Ore og n adopted building code. (Ord. 2012-004.62, 2012) 18.16.0433 Single Permit. A The maximum number of agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities on a lot, parcel or tract may not exceed the total number of commercial events allowed by any individual land use approval including a winery authorized under DCC 18 16 038(B) and events outdoor mass gatherings or extended outdoor mass gatherings authorized under DCC Chanter 8.16. _ B The following permits may not be combined: 1. aAgri-tourism and other commercial events or activities under DCC 18.16.042, 2 wWinM under DCC 18.16.038(B), 3 eFvents outdoor mass gatherings 7w extended outdoor mass gatherings, parades or funeral processions authorized under DCC Chapter 8.16, 4 hHome occupation for commercial events or activities. (Ord. 2012-004, 62, 2012) ssss Chapter 18-16 8 (/2011) Formatted: Font: Bold, NQ Under lire Page 8 of 8 - EXHIBIT B to Ordinance 2012-004 Definition: Taking Taking. In criminal law and torts, the act of laying hold upon an article, with or without removing the same. It implies a transfer of possession, dominion, or control. There is a "taking" of property when government action directly interferes with or substantially disturbs the owner's use and enjoyment of the property. Brothers v. U.S., C.A.Or., 594 F.2d 740, 741. To constitute a "taking, within constitutional limitation, it is not essential that there be physical seizure or appropriation, and any actual or material interference with private property rights constitutes a taking. Board of Com'rs of Lake County v. Mentor Lagoons Inc., Com.Pl., 6 Ohio Misc. 126, 216 N.E.2d 643, 646; Aris Gloves, Inc. v. U.S., Ct.CI., 420 F.2d 1386. For example, the noise of jet aircraft in process of landing or taking off can amount to a "taking" or "damaging" of property for which the constitution requires that compensation be made. Martin v. Port of Seattle, 64 Wash.2d 309, 391 P.2d 540, 543. Also, "taking" of property is affected if application of zoning law denies property owner of economically viable use of his land, which can consist of preventing best use of land or extinguishing fundamental attribute of ownership. Van-Build, Inc. v. City of Reno, D.C.Nev., 596 F.Supp. 673, 679. See also Condemnation; Constructive taking; Eminent domain; Take. Black's Law Dictionary Who owned the property first? Whose rights have been taken? Taking. In criminal law and torts, the act of laying hold upon an article, with or without removing the same. It implies a transfer of possession, dominion, or control. There is a "taking" of property when government action directly interferes with or substantially disturbs the owner's use and enjoyment of the property. Broth• ers v. U.S., C.A.Or., 594 F.2d 740, 741. To constitute a "taking, within constitutional limitation, it is not essen- tial that there be physical seizure or appropriation, and any actual or material interference with private proper- ty rights constitutes a taking. Board of Com'rs of Lake County v. Mentor Lagoons Inc., Com.PI., 6 Ohio Misc. 126, 216 N.E.2d 643, 646; Aris Gloves, Inc. v. U.S., Ct.CI.. 420 F.2d 13136. For example, the noise of jet aircraft in process of landing or taking off can amount to a "taking" or "damaging" of property for which the constitution requires that compensation be made. Mar- tin v. Port of Seattle, 64 Wash.2d 309, 391 P.2d 540, 543. Also, "taking" of property is affected if application of zoning law denies property owner of economically viable use of his land, which can consist of preventing best use of land or extinguishing fundamental attribute of owner- ship. Vari-Build. Inc. v. City of Reno, D.C.Nev., 596 F.Supp. 673, 679. See also Condemnation; Constructive taking; Errninent domain; Take. OREGON WINEGROWERS ASSOCIATION 12oo NW Naito Parkway Suite 4oo Portland, Oregon 97209 503.228.8336 www.oregonwine.org March 13, 2012 Mr. Nick Lelack Planning Director Deschutes County Coin innnity Development Department 117 NW Lafayette Avenue Bend, OR 97701 Dear Mr. Lelack: I am writing again on behalf of the Oregon Winegrowers Association regarding the county's review of proposed code amendments to HB 3280. The Oregon Winegrowers Association ("OWA") worked with state legislators and stakeholders to develop 2011 House Bill 3280 governing land uses at permitted-use wineries in Exclusive Farm Use ("EFU") zones. We are pleased that Deschutes County is taking steps to implement this new law. We are offering perspective on four specific aspects of the law that may come tip tomorrow. 1) All parties who came to agreement on the legislation wanted to avoid unnecessary parking problems on public roads. The result was language that enabled wineries to allow sensible solutions such as off-site parking, if needed, and shuttle services to wineries. The language proposed by the county however would seem to require wineries to build new parking lots on-site. We request that the language be amended to reflect the original intent and offer flexibility when reducing the impact of parking on public roads. 2) A proposed amendment requiring a neighbor's permission for an event (when it involves a common access road) is clearly at odds with the approved language in HB 3280. We request that this unworkable permission provision be removed. 3) We request clarification that the county will still allow wineries to acquire conditional use permits ("commercial activity in conjunction with faun use") as a means of comprehensively permitting their activities. 4) The county has also proposed regulations for event hours, noise and traffic control. While reasonable, such rules have the effect of isolating wineries and treating winery events differently from other permitted uses. In our previous letter (January 4, 201.2), we pointed out that HB 3280 only allows counties to apply general health and safety rules to wineries, not create special rules, We request that the commission not isolate and target wineries in this manner. 0 EGON a~ 1 ASSOCIATION We also offer the following comments to provide context regarding our industry, the history of Oregon winery land use law and the intent behind HB 3280. The Oregon wine industry generates substantial economic activity throughout our state, creating good jobs while preserving valuable farmland. A 2011 economic.study commissioned by the Oregon Wine Board calculated. that the wine industry generates $2.7 billion annually in Oregon. This figure is nearly double what our industry contributed to the state economy only five years ago. In 201:0, wine related-jobs in Oregon totaled at least 13,518. Vineyards and wineries have. also, played a signifrcantrole in the history of Oregon's land use laws. 1111989, the. Oregon Supreme Court held in Craven v. Jackson County that a winery and its associated retail activities qualify as a conditional use "commercial activity in conjunction with faun use" on EFU land. HB 3280 amended the ORS 215.452 rules governing permitted-use wineries, but still allows counties to also approve wineries as conditional uses in EFU zones. Today, we are concerned that Deschutes County's proposed rules implementing HB 328,01mproperly seek to impose conditional use-type requirements on wineries that:qualify as permitted uses in the EFU zone, thus applying something more than applicable state rules. Specifically, the County's proposed access,.traffic, event.hours and sound amplification rules for wineries appear to exceed the County's authority under ORS 215.452. Although FIB 3280 allows counties to apply general health and safety laws to permitted-use wineries, this provision does not give the County authority to create winery-specific land use'restrictions. In addition, as a matter of public policy, it is,unjust to treat wineries differently than other types of uses. with similar potential for land use impacts. Health and. safety laws should apply uniformly to all similarly situated permitted-use businesses in farm zones. OWA believes that reasonable land use regulation helps our industry to flourish and creates a positive impact on the larger community. We support the County's efforts to plan for the growth of vineyards and wineries in Central Oregon. OWA asks the County to reconsider proposed winery rules that exceed the County's authority under state law and unnecessarily burden wineries that qualify as'perrnitted uses in the EFU zone. We encourage the County to instead utilize the conditional use process to evaluate and regulate winery proposals that fall outside of the boundaries of the state permitted use winery rules. Sincerely, Tom Danowski Executive Director Oregon Wine Board & Oregon Winegrowers Association • OREGON ' ASSOCIATION ANDREW H. STAMP, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW Kruse-Mercantile Professional Offices, Suite 16 4248 Galewood St. Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Admitted in Oregon. VIA U.S. MAIL Deschutes County Attn: Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall Street, Suite 200 Bend, OR 97701 Re: Ord. 2012-004 Dear Honorable Members of the Board: 14 MARCH 2012 Tele: 503.675.4318 Fax: 503.675.4319 andrewstamp@comcast.net I am a land use attorney. I previously represented Mrs. Cindy Grossmann and Faith Hope & Charity winery in a successful effort to obtain permit for the first "ORS 215.452 Winery" In Deschutes County. My comments set forth herein are entirely my own, however, and I represent no one in this legislative process. I have reviewed the draft of Ord. 2012-004 with interest. Most of the language proposed for adoption follows state law, as set forth in HB 3280, and should not be controversial. However, I noticed three areas in particular that warrant comment and further reflection by the Board of Commissioners. 1. DCC 18.16.038(7) is Unnecessary. The language proposed at DCC 18.16.038(7) reads as follows: "a permit may be issued for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts for which admission is charged, facility rentals, or celebratory events if the permits were issued to wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before July 31, 2011." For the reasons set forth in more detail below, there were no event permits issued to "wineries operating under this section in similar circumstances before July 31, 2011" in Deschutes County, and therefore, the language has no applicability in Deschutes County. DCC 18.16.038(7) is, therefore, unnecessary. Ltr to: Board of Commissioners 14 March 2012 Page 2 This language set forth DCC 18.16.038(7) originates in state law. See ORS 215.452(8). ORS 215.452(8) applies to large-scale events that are not counted under ORS 215.452(2)(c)&(3). ORS 215.452(2)(c) & (3) allows a winery to have 25 annual events as of right, subject to the following four conditions: • The events must be hosted by the winery or patrons of the winery, • The events must be directly related to the sale or promotion of wines produced in conjunction with the winery, • Incidental to the retail sale of wine on-site, and • Limited to 25 days per calendar year. Events that are too big to meet these four limiting criteria are only allowed under ORS 215.452(8), and are only allowed after the applicant has obtained a separate permit beyond the basic ORS 215.452 winery permit. In this regard, note that ORS 215.452(8) is written in such a way that it assumes that the winery seeking a special event permit already is "operating" under ORS 215.452: A local government may issue a permit for a winery operating under this section to host outdoor concerts * * Thus, ORS 215.452(8) has no direct applicability to an application for a winery under ORS 215.452(1)-(7). ORS 215.452(8) only comes into play after a winery has been approved and is seeking additional permits for special events not covered under ORS 215.452(2)(c). In this regard, it is important to reiterate that the events permitted under ORS 215.452(8) are not subject to the restrictions set forth in ORS 215.452(2)(c) & (3). Rather, these types of events can be more large-scale in nature, and do not have to be "directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in conjunction with the winery." I ORS 215.452(2)(c) and (3) provide: (c) Provide services, including private events, hosted by the winery or patrons of the winery, at which wine produced in conjunction with the winery is featured, that: (A) Are directly related to the sale or promotion of wine produced in conjunction with the winery, (8) Are incidental to the retail sale of wine on-site; and (C) Are limited to 25 days or fewer in a calendar year. (3) The gross income of the winery from the sale of incidental items pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this section and services provided pursuant to subsection (2)(c) of this section may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on-site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction with the winery. Ltr to: Board of Commissioners 14 March 2012 Page 3 Since no winery ever obtained one of these "permits" for large scale events in Deschutes County, DCC 18.16.038(7) is unnecessary and simply adds confusion to an already confusing topic. 2. The Noise Limit Set Forth in DCC 18.16.038(7) Is Too Strict Because It Does Not Include a Reasonable Averaging Time. Under the proposed ordinance, events would not be allowed to generate more than 70 dB(A) at any time between 7 am and IOpm. However, the ordinance does not explain what averaging time is to be used to measure DbA. Typically noise limits are stated in terms of a given sound pressure level which is equaled or exceeded a stated percentage of the time. (OAR 340-035-0015(59). For instance, Lp] is the noise level that can be equaled or exceeded only 1% of the time, or for 36 second in any hour. Lpol is the noise level that can be equaled or exceeded only 10% of the time, or for 6 minutes in any hour. L[501 is the noise level that can be equaled or exceeded only 50% of the time, or for 30 minutes in any hour. L[ ma,]2 is the limit applied to instantaneous sounds that lasts only for an short instant (such as a gun-shot, explosion, etc). LUBA has previously found that when a land use ordinance does not specify what averaging time is to be used, it is error for a decision-maker to select anything other than L[m.j as the standard. Watts v. Clackamas County, 51 Or. LUBA 166 (2006). As a practical matter, the result of LUBA's ruling is that any numeric threshold such as 60dB(A) refers to the decibel limit that can be created by any instantaneous sound. This is unnecessarily strict and could have unintended consequences. For example, if - during an otherwise quiet / compliant wedding event - the event owner's dog were to wander within 100 feet or so of the property line and bark once, that sound would more than likely exceed the proposed code standard of 70 dB(A). This is due to the fact that a typical dog bark is roughly 80 dBA. Thus, the sole dog bark could trigger a code violation, if sound is measured as a function of L[ma,,]. I believe that any evaluation of noise levels from business / event activities on the site should be based, at the very least, on Lpol averaging times. This discounts the spikes of peak noise produced periodically or for very short periods (such as occasional clapping or cheering sounds), but it does not allow excessive noise levels to predominate any hour (music being the most obvious example). The County may want to follow the DEQ model and include a different numeric standard for multiple L[x] times. The maximum sound level (Lmax) metric represents the highest instantaneous noise level heard at a receiver site during a single noise event. Ltr to: Board of Commissioners 14 March 2012 Page 4 3. DCC 18.16.038(9)(d)(i)(2) Is I11-Advised because It Is Vague and Appears to Give a DeFacto Veto Power to Neighbors in Cases Where Access is Achieved from an Easement or Private Road. As currently proposed, ordinance 2012-004 reads as follows: 9. A winery is subject to the following public health and safety standards: d. Transportation. L Demonstrates that the parcel, lot, or tract has direct access, such that the lot, parcel or tract on which commercial events or activities at the winery will occur: 1. Fronts on a public road, or 2. Is accessed by an easement or private road, and all of the underlying property owners and property owners taking access between the subject property and the public road consent in writing to the use of the road for commercial events or activities at the time of initial application. I believe that requiring "consents" is generally bad use policy, because it creates de-facto veto authority. It is far preferable to create objective standards, or at the very least, subjective standards - focused on assessing impact and compatibility - that are evaluated and decided by county decision-makers As an initial matter, I fail to see the purpose or public policy underlying this provision. Apparently, it expresses the sentiment that persons owning the servient estate of an easement - as well as those folks taking access from that easement or any private road - should all have a say in whether a proposed winery should use that same access for "commercial events or activities." The term "commercial activity" is not defined, but appears on its face to be very broad. It strikes me as odd that the county would want to create a special veto-power for neighbors whose access roads are being used for "commercial activity" associated with a winery, but then not include that same type of policy limitation for any other type of commercial activity allowed in an EFU zone, such as farming. ORS 215.452 (1989) granted County's authority to create approval standards governing this "direct access" issue. The statute was originally written as follows: (5) A local government shall adopt findings for each of the standards described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection. Standards imposed on the siting of a winery shall be limited solely to each of the following for the sole purpose of limiting demonstrated conflicts with accepted farming or forest practices on adjacent lands: Ltr to: Board of Commissioners 14 March 2012 Page 5 (a) Establishment of a setback, not to exceed 100 feet, from all property lines for the winery and all public gathering places; and (b) Provision of direct road access, internal circulation and parking. The goal at the time was to make sure that wineries did not create impacts for other farmers. The only legislative history from 1989 that addresses this states as follows. See Minutes of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Work Session, May 25, 1989, tape counter 002: Sen. Jim Bunn: So, those findings then, if the out-of-state attorney doesn't want a winery next door, he is limited to challenges based on those specific findings? Nelson (Oregon Wine Growers): Yes. Sen. Jim Bunn: What do we mean by direct road access? Nelson: It means that any standard imposed would have to relate to direct access. Unfortunately, the legislature was not very clear about what it meant by "direct access." Over the years, these provisions have been shuffled around in the winery statute, and their meaning is now even less clear. Nonetheless, I believe that the focus of the policy should remain on ensuring that conflicts between wineries and other agricultural enterprises are minimized. The proposed Ordinance goes well beyond that limited purpose by creating unqualified NIMBY veto authority. That is simply bad land use policy. Furthermore, easements by their very nature are a creature of contract, and I believe it ill- advised to change the bargained-for agreement by adopting this provision into law. For example, in Cindy Grossmann's case, the predecessor in interest to Mr. and Mrs. Grossmann (the "Yeagers") essentially agreed, in the 1970s, to help out their neighbor out by consenting to a request by the neighbor to vacate a County road serving both properties. In exchange, the neighbor gave the Yeagers a 60-foot access easement. Fast forward 40 years and the neighbor opposed the Grossmann's winery application on the grounds that it violated the terms of the easement. Nice way to return the favor! Of course, the easement gave up the equivalent of a 60- foot County road, and, given the circumstances, it is obvious why it was not limited in the manner that the neighbor suggested. The fact that the parties had contemplated 60 feet of right- of-way, as opposed to some lesser number (10-20 feet, for example), provided a strong indication that the parties were anticipating something far beyond a mere driveway for one or two residences. There would be no need to have reserved a full 60 feet of ROW if the original intent was merely to allow a private driveway. For these reasons, the proposed language in (9)(d) should be deleted, or at the very least, limited to situations where the neighbors are using the road for commericial agricultural pursuits. Ltr to: Board of Commissioners 14 March 2012 Page 6 In this later situation, the standard should not be written as requiring "consent," but rather should be focused on ensuring compatibility. Conclusion. It is my sincere hope that staff, counsel, and the Board will find these comments helpful and informative, and will give them consideration in their deliberations on this matter. Sincerely, ANDREW H. STAMP, P.C. Andrew H. Stamp AHS:ahs cc: Nick Lelack Cindy Grossmann Oregon Wine Growers Stuart A. Monson 9:53 AM (4 hours ago) Cindy I trust that you're doing well in 2012. Sorry for the long interlude but we've been awaiting the client's decision concerning our proposal for an Oasis facility in Central Oregon and wanted to bring some closure to our discussions. Over the last year and a half, we've performed our due diligence and feasibility and presented a host of positive data supporting facility location, costs, access to transportation and hub proximity requirements. In my estimation, everything that we offered met or exceeded those expectations and they've made a determination regarding our Central Oregon proposal last week. Considering the resources that we've invested, I was unprepared but not entirely surprised at the direction that they've ultimately decided. Despite the strong business case that we've made, they've rejected the western region (Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and California) altogether due to persistent unemployment and the effect of that on their revenue forecasts. The essential issue is the weak economy and the Obama administration, Governor Kitzhaber and state legislature's inability to focus on economic growth and job creation, in addition to unsupportive factors such as Oregon State land use law, property, corporate income and business taxes. In brief, Oasis is unwilling to risk a +$25 million investment in Central Oregon, no matter how beautiful, pristine, culturally compatible, etc. If I understand correctly, their position is that of timing, in relation to revenue potential of this market. Despite my argument that the timing couldn't be better from a cost standpoint, they (especially their attorney) remain unconvinced and for the reasons previously described, it seems very unlikely that they would circle back to a Central Oregon location. Oasis choose rather to modify their business plan and shift their focus to a larger regional population center with revenue potential that supports the level of investment that they require. They're speaking with a Dallas Texas group about a potential southeast location where construction and operating costs are lower, cheaper land and zoning is easier. They're also expecting income and property tax abatement (as an inducement to locate there), along with a choice of transportation hubs and greater market revenue potential. It's hard to argue with this position and makes a strong case against Central Oregon because nobody including the governor, state legislature, EDCO or the counties will step up to the plate. I've talked to them all and I find the lack of support stunning: Doesn't Oregon desperately need a project like this? While Oasis assures us that these developments have nothing to do with our performance, it isn't much consolation, as this was on our dime (figurative speech: several thousands of unrecoverable dollars). While it's hard to dispute this decision, we're disappointed that we have no opportunity going forward as our investors are unwilling to participate in a real estate development project on the other side of the country. Thank you for your positive energy and contribution to this effort. In my opinion, Central Oregon, and the Boulder Lake property, is a home run on many levels. If it's any consolation, I'll keep you in mind for any future projects we may have there. Best regards, Stuart A. MonsonPresident - CEOVoice: 425.239.4866Pacific Gateway Development IlcBeaverton - Bend - Port Orchard http://pacificgatewaydevelopment.com Oregon Ted Kulongoska Go~ August 25, 2008 Deschutes County Community Development Department 117 NW Lafayette Avenue Bend, Oregon 97701-1925 Attn: Anthony Raguine RE: TA083 Department of Fish and Wildlife High Desert Region 61374 Parrell Road Bend, OR 97702 (541) 388-6363 FAX (541) 388-6281 It has recently come to our attention that a residence that is located within a WA zone is conducting events similar to those that are being requested in application TA083. In our previous correspondence we were under the impression that this application would not include any properties located within or adjacent to any WA zoned land. The particular area in question is located off of the Powell Butte Highway on Someday Way. This area is located within an Antelope protection area. According to the individual who informed us of this situation, he was told by County Code Enforcement that no action would be taken until the County made a ruling on TA083. . We oppose any action by the County that would allow any of these type of events proposed in TA083 to occur within or adjacent to WA zoned lands. Furthermore, if WA lands are not being 'proposed to be included within this application, we would support any enforcement action to occur now rather than waiting until TA083 was acted on. If we can be of any further assistance please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Steven George Deschutes District Wildlife Biologist steven.w.george@state.or.us ~Y„4L ~ S r J Oregon TedKidongosld., November 3, 2008 Deschutes County Community Development Department 117 NW Lafayette Avenue Bend, Oregon 97701-1925 Attn: Kristen Maze RE: TA089 Department of Fish and Wildlife High Desert Region 61374 Parrell Road Bend, OR 97702 (541) 388-6363 FAX (541) 388-6281 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application. The application, as we understand it, would allow event venues as a conditional use within the EFU zone. This is an application which appears to be very similar to the TA083 which requested the allowance of these types of events in the MUA zone. We are extremely concerned about the impacts that these types of events would have on sensitive wildlife habitat. These events dramatically increase traffic, noise, and just general human impacts that are similar to impacts associated with urban activities. We oppose any action by the County that would allow any of these type of events proposed in this application to occur within or adjacent to WA zoned lands. If we can be of any further assistance please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Steven George Deschutes District Wildlife Biologist steven.w.george@state.or.us Re: TA-11-3 Event Venues 3-12-2012 Dear County Commissioners This text amendment under consideration is more liberal than the past ones and is very flawed. Please slow down and really consider the impacts before approving such a liberal text amendment. It is already too late for this "season" since events are normally booked more than 6 months ahead so it's not an emergency. The planning commission felt that the vendors would police themselves. That is like asking the fox to guard the chicken coop. They have shown in the past that they do not follow regulations and have little regard to neighbors and safety and health issues. They have no concerns about taking agriculture land out of production to park cars on. They have no concerns about parking on septic leach lines or using restrooms that are not approved for the high flow volume of events to name a few. If you approve this text amendment then the county must make sure that funding is there to enforce and monitor that the regulations are followed. Event venue permit holders should be required to pay for the privilege of holding events by paying a fee to finance county code enforcement officers to monitor events when they take place. This is to assure neighbors are not the ones that have to do the policing. The text amendment needs to have a section requiring that code enforcement officers as well as Sheriff's deputies and fire personnel can come on the property before, during and after an event to ensure health, safety, noise pollution and other issues are in accordance with regulations. Please SLOW down and think seriously about the damages this text amendment as written will cause. The acreage is MUCH to small for events unless they were small dinner parties, the number of attendees is much to large for a rural setting unless on extremely large parcels of land. The noise level is much to high for rural settings or even an urban setting for that matter. AND to me the biggest concern is actual enforcement of any regulations you put in effect. Neighbors should NOT be required to do the policing just to maintain a livable life on their own property... WE HAVE RIGHTS TOO!!! We have rights to not have our property values decreased, the right to enjoyment of our properties free from noise pollution of a commercial event, the right to views not obstructed or cluttered with sun glinting off vehicles, circus like tents and mobs of people to name just a few. County residence have a right to safe roads and our beautiful views not marred by parking lots and circus tents throughout. Thank you for your considerations. 1-~- eater, Harry Ketrenos Deschutes County Land Owner Outdoor Events in Deschutes County My wife Susan and I moved to Bend in 1987 where we purchased a house and a couple of acres east of town in a subdivision called Misty Meadows. We were grateful to find a place like this as it gave us quiet sanctuary from our people-intensive jobs. Our subdivision has been fully developed (11 two-plus acre lots) for a long time, so the peace and quite afforded by our home and property has remained fairly consistent over the years. However, in recent years there has been a noticeable introduction of new sources of noise and traffic to the surrounding area: 1. The Christian Life Outdoor Events Venue. This facility is situated northwest of our home, which places us behind the stage about 0.7 miles (3700 feet). On days that events are held, we are "treated" to an annoying level of garbled sound. It is as if someone tuned into a weak radio station, and then amplified it way up. 2. A bed and breakfast inn, situated about 450 feet from our northeast property line has had large parties or mass gatherings on occasion. These events are clearly heard. In addition to the noise, increased traffic to these venues creates additional hazards on the Highway 20 corridor east of Bend. Accidents along this corridor have always been a problem. In fact, because of the accident rate, the State held hearings a few years ago to consider closing off our road (Torkelson/Erickson - 0.5 miles east of Christian Life). As of now, the intersection is still open (it would have removed our only fire egress route to the north). The accidents continue, and we make every effort to not use this stretch of Highway 20 in its current design. John Blanchard Susan Blanchard 22010 Stormy Lane Bend, OR 97701 CENTRAL OREGON LANDWATCH 623 NW HILL ST. #1 BEND. OR 97701 PHONE: (541) 647-1567 WWW.CENTRALOR EGON LAN DWAT FI ORG rotecting Central Oregon's natural environment nd working for sustainable communities. March 13, 2012 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners c/o Nick Lelack Deschutes County Community Development 117 NW Lafayette Bend, OR 97701 Re: Farm Events; TA 11-3 Subject No. 3: Number and Duration of Events Dear Commissioners: On behalf of Central Oregon LandWatch I am writing to provide comments on your proposed event venue legislation. This is the third in a series of letters I am planning to write on separate subjects for this matter. In this letter I wish to address provisions regarding the number and duration of events. We frankly do not know what the County is contemplating with regard to these events. Most of the discussion about events on farm land have concerned weddings and similar events. If what is being contemplated (or allowed) are rock concerts, then we question whether such events would qualify under any definition of agri-tourism or other commercial events or activities related to existing farm use. DCC 18.16.042(C)(1)(b) refers to agri-tourism events that may not exceed a duration of 72 consecutive hours, excluding setup and takedown of temporary facilities. Subsection (c) refers to commercial events or activities not exceeding a duration of 30 consecutive hours, again excluding setup and takedown of facilities. We would appreciate it if the Commissioners would discuss exactly what kind of agri-tourism events or commercial events or activities which would have such a long duration. Even more extreme is the provision of DCC 18.16.042(C)(2) which allows up to 18 such events which may last 24 consecutive hours excluding setup and takedown of facilities. LandWatch urges the County to go slow with these changes to our Code. Initially, only events which can be completed within a few hours of a single day should be allowed. As evidenced by the impacts of the Christian Life Center concerts, even just a few events in a year with a duration of only three hours can have a substantial effect. 2 LandWatch thus proposes not allowing the 18 commercial events or activities in a calendar year but keeping the total of all agri-tourism and commercial events or activities at a level of six. In addition, the duration of these events should not exceed eight hours in a single day. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, PAUL DEWEY PD:ao cc: Board %2= Central Oregon LandWatch 623 NW Hill St #1 Bend, OR 97701 Phone (541) 647-1567 Fax (541) 647-1568 CENTRAL OREGON LANDWATCH 623 NW HILL ST. #1 BEND. OR 97701 PHONE: (541) 647-1567 WWW.C E NTRALO REGON LAN DWATC H.ORG rotecting Central Oregon's natural environment Ind working for sustainable communities. March 9, 2012 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners c/o Nick Lelack Deschutes County Community Development 117 NW Lafayette Bend, OR 97701 Re: Farm Events; TA 11-3 Subject No. 1: Access from a Public Road I am writing on behalf of Central Oregon LandWatch to provide comments on your proposed event venue legislation. This is one in a series of letters I am planning to write on discrete subjects for this matter. In this letter I wish to address the issue of access from or frontage on a public road as provided in proposed DCC 18.16.3038(B)(9)(d)(i) and 18.16.042(B)(3)(c). The language of the latter provision (which is virtually identical to the former) is: "c. Demonstrates that the parcel, lot or tract has direct access such that the lot, parcel or tract on which commercial events will occur: i. Fronts on a public road; or ii. Is accessed by an access easement or private road, and all underlying property owners and property owners taking access between the subject property and the public road consent in writing to the use of the road for agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities at the time of initial application." The purpose of this provision is obviously to require that the access to be used for an event be from 1) a public road, or 2) an access easement (with consent), but your language on the first option which is public road access does not work. Just because part of a lot, parcel or tract "fronts on a public road" does not mean that there is an access driveway from a public road that connects to where an event would be held. All that subsection (i) requires is that there be lot frontage with a public road. The Code requirement would be satisfied by a remote section of the lot or parcel touching a public road, even if the only true access route is elsewhere. Also, even if the true access is "an access easement or private road" that you would think subsection (ii) controls, an applicant could avoid getting consent for that route because he would be complying with the subsection (i) public road access instead. 2 Though this may seem like an over-technical point, I assure you that it is not. In fact, a Deschutes County Hearings Officer recently ruled that a similar provision in your partition code that requires "access from a public road" only means that a lot or parcel somewhere touches a public road, even though there is no true access at that point where one could turn off the public road onto a driveway on the parcel to drive to where a house would be. In that case, the only true access was going to be a much more remote private road, defeating the original purpose for requiring access from a public road. To accomplish what I believe to be your true intent, I propose the following language: "Demonstrates that the parcel, lot or tract has direct access such that the site where the agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities will occur on the lot, parcel or tract: i. Is accessed from a public road by a driveway that connects to the site; or...." Note that I also changed "commercial events" to "agri-tourism and other commercial events or activities" since I assume you want the provision to apply to everything. Thank you for your consideration on this matter. Very truly yours, PAUL DEWEY PD:ao cc: Board Central Oregon LandWatch 623 NW Hill St. #1 Bend, OR 97701 Phone (541) 647-1567 Fax (541) 647-1568 CENTRAL OREGON L.ANDWATCH 623 NW HILL ST. #1 BEND. OR 97701 PHONE: (541) 647-1567 WWW.CE NTRALO REGO N LAN DWATC H.ORG 'rotecting Central Oregon's natural environment )nd working for sustainable communities. March 12, 2012 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners c/o Nick Lelack Deschutes County Community Development 117 NW Lafayette Bend, OR 97701 Re: Farm Events; TA 11-3 Subject No. 2: Noise Limits Dear Commissioners: I am writing on behalf of Central Oregon LandWatch to provide comments on your proposed event venue legislation. This is the second in a series of letters I am planning to write prior to your hearing on March 14. LandWatch believes that the proposed "noise" provisions in DCC 18.16.038(B)(9)(c)(i) and 18.16.042(C)(8) fail to adequately protect adjoining and surrounding properties from impacts of the possible events. The language of the latter provision (which is virtually identical to the former) is: "All noise, including the use of a sound producing device such as, but not limited to, loud speakers and public address systems, musical instruments that are amplified or unamplified, shall: a. Not exceed seventy (70) dB,A at anytime between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. at the boundary of the property on which the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity is located. b. Comply with DCC Chapter 8.08 Noise Control between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., the following day. c. Be measured in dB,A, which means the sound level and decibels measured using the A-weighted network as specified in American National Standard Specification for Sound Level Meters using a standard sound level meter in good condition." There are several problems with these terms. But before addressing them, I think it would be helpful to give you an example of another similar arrangement which has not worked well. I represented a client who opposed a Christian Life Center Church amphitheater just to the east of the Bend urban growth boundary which proposed to have several concerts each year. We successfully negotiated a settlement agreement with the church which provided that the dBA at the boundary of the subject property could not exceed 73 (for 36 seconds out of an hour) or 70 (for 6 minutes out of an hour). The settlement agreement also provided that concert events would not exceed three hours in duration 2 and that there would be no more than four concert events per calendar year. What has not worked in this arrangement is the impact of those noise levels since it turns out that they can be heard for up to one mile away from the boundary of the property. Were it not for the fact that events are limited to three hours in duration and only four events per year, the impact of the noise would be completely unacceptable. In comparison, the proposed code language allowing duration of 24 to 30 hours and 6 to 18 events per year, with a beginning time of 7 a.m. and closing at 10, results in an excessive impact on surrounding lands. It is also not clear to us exactly what kinds of events are contemplated that would require such intense noise levels of such frequency and duration. For example, wedding events should never be that long and would not normally begin at 7 in the morning. Furthermore, the decibel level of 70 is what rock concerts produce. Christian Life Center built its amphitheater specifically for rock concerts and identified the 70 decibel level as what the amplification would be at the nearest property line (approximately 400 feet from the amphitheater). LandWatch would be in favor or a more cautious approach that would reward property owners who do events with less impacts on adjoining and surrounding properties. For example, events which involve no amplification or amplification at only 40 dBA should be allowed more events than one which would be at a 70 decibel level. Accordingly, LandWatch proposes not allowing amplified sound or at least this change in subsection (8)(a): "Not exceed forty (40) dB,A at any time between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. at the boundary of the property [nearest] to where the agri-tourism or other commercial event or activity is located." Note that we also added the word "nearest" to the definition. Currently, the definition applies the decibel level at "the boundary of the property" without specifying which boundary. It could very well be that the most remote boundary of a property is one mile away, while the boundary closest to where the event is being held is within 100 feet of an adjoining property. Obviously, whatever decibel level is chosen by the County for measurement should be the property line closest to where the event is being held. In most situations where there are decibel or noise limits the point of reference is a nearby dwelling rather than just a boundary line. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, PAUL DEWEY PD:ao cc: Board Central Oregon LandWatch 623 NW Hill St. #1 Bend, OR 97701 Phone (541) 647-1567 Fax (541) 647-1568 SuPri ~V o ia-87707 To: Deschutes County Commissioners March 14, 2012 My name is Becky Wilkins and with my husband Dave Wilkins, I am the owner/operator of 3 small businesses in Deschutes County. All of these businesses are focused on the wedding and event industry. Star Productions Entertainment Services NW-DJ Company Star Limousine-limousine transportation Celebrations Wedding & Event Resource Guide-magazine and association I am the current president of the Central Oregon Event Professionals Association which is comprised of 72 wedding related businesses. These businesses are represented in our magazine as advertisers and are promoted throughout the area as wedding professionals. Our website serves thousands each month at www.centraloregonevents.net with photos, articles and links to our member's websites. I am representing my own companies and those of our association in support of EFU Zone Events. We support the addition of weddings on EFU land throughout the state and specificially in Deschutes County. If this can be resolved quickly, we can reverse the negative affects currently impacting Deschutes County EFU land businesses and increase revenue streams immediately. I have 12 resorts and private country clubs within our group as well. Although there is a possibility of reducing competition for weddings, we have found that the customers for these venues are very different with very different budgets. A resort/private club setting is primarily a catering facility and the average minimum cost starts at $15,000 per event. This is in stark contrast to the individually owned private settings and "Park & Recreation" buildings where they start at an average of $1000 with no minimum on services or food and beverage. In fact, most allow a wide array of catering options as well as the opportunity to do everything on their own. This can reduce an average budget by $15,000 to $20,000 or more and make a wedding affordable to even the tightest budgets. The overall financial impact of a single wedding is stated at $44,000 from theweddingreport.com, a respected voice in the industry. The direct wedding costs average $14,000 in Deschutes County and include facility rental, apparel, catering, cake, flowers, photography, wedding coordinators, entertainment and rental equipment. All of these businesses are the ones affected in the area when these facilities are unable to hold weddings on their properties. The tourism income from these same weddings accounts for the additional revenue to the local area. When guests attend a wedding they contribute to the local economy through hotel rental, shopping, restaurants, gas, entertainment and social activities such as golf, skiing, canoeing, spa's, etc. And we all know that when guests visit the area and fall in love with what we have to offer, that in turn creates a new opportunity for people that eventually want to vacation and/or move to the area. Positives for EFU land wedding venues • Homeowner beautification - average $10,000-$40,000 • Small business success and growth • Opportunity to attract additional revenue to county • Enhance tourism in county • Showcase beautiful areas of the state or county that may bring potential home buyers our business owners who may bring more businesses to the area Current negatives for not being able to operate Personally - loss of $4000 advertising revenue each year from up to 10 venues told they could not promote their businesses for 2009 and now through 2012. Total loss of approx. $15,000 personally. • Personally - Cancelled weddings booked in 2009 when this started that could not find replacement facilities and moved out of the area. 2009 cancellations for our companies: 4 for Star Productions and Star Limo for a total of $5000 plus! Plus continued loss for 2010 - 2012. Over $20,000. • Moved weddings that we were able to maintain, but now have additional expenses to travel to Hood River area and other non Central Oregon locales. • Property Owners - Loss of income for property owners that have invested in these facilities and have been operating successfully with minimal impact to neighbors. • County Economic Impact - Loss of weddings in Deschutes County each summer at these venues - potentially 10 each at these facilities for a total of $140,000 direct wedding costs per facility and over $1.4 million in Shs- wi lk` Ion ~ VA r/ 1)1e1? 7161 revenue. This represents a total of $5.2 million loss in small business and tourism revenue for Deschutes County each year- now a total loss of over $15 million since 2008. Solution: Specific property approval to operate to control negative impact • County obtains fee for each permit • Determine acceptable sound levels at property line at 60 decibels • Ensure traffic concerns with proper line of sight for driveways • Determine adequate parking spaces and surface material • Limit number of guests and/or vehicles on property • Monitor waste disposal • OLCC monitoring on site • Building and Fire codes maintained • Any violations result in negative impact, fines up to and including revocation of permit • Frequency of use is estimated at approximately 10 times/summer or 3% of available use of the property. In tough economic times, we need to be promoting potential revenue streams for our small business owners, our county and our state, not turning them away. You need to find a way to make this work for all involved quickly or we will be impacted for an additional year in our industry. Respectfully Submitted, Dave & Becky Wilkins P.O. Box 3111 Sunriver, OR 97707 (541) 419-6151 Central Oregon Event Professionals Association -ftIAT WA'^ 0 14 March 2012 County Commissioners, County Planners and Staff, Please accept this letter on record of my support of the latest revision SB960. As well as the signatures that are listed below in this petition letter. As a business owner here in Central Oregon (Star Productions DJ's), I have seen a major drop in events on farm lands over the last several years due to no text amendment to allow farms and ranches to host wedding celebrations as they had in the past. Additionally, the delay in doing something about this has gone on way too long ...we need leadership to make the decision to move forward ...this issue has been delayed too long! The negative fiscal effect on my business (and other businesses listed below) has made us loose thousands of dollars in revenue over the last several years. Not just my business, but others have been affected too ( some listed below) . It's not just loss of dollars, but loss of jobs and tourism spending in an already down economy. Over the last few years brides who simply could not afford our beautiful Central Oregon indoor commercial event facilities were forced (due to lower budgets and or lack of facilities available) to have their weddings outside the area. Now is the time to move forward and allow these property owners to return to the business of agri-tourism. NAME/Business ADDRESS 111 ~V/12t Iz(,ez w4tpn 1©v~ c 02 < < « << Lo l( &qva ~0 S'~ ~9 WO-od 9,Drn (5r,- 0tZ7,o Amass ~ of \J04YI r64 a"✓i lq l to m e4, euhue-- /1110 11111 `GW(aw_ D" , 0 ✓ - ~/~~6 aZ TO: Deschutes County Commissioners Subject: TA 11-3 From: James Gindlesperger 13 Mar 2012 The following is taken from "THE NOISE POLLUTION CLEARINGHOUSE" whose motto is "good neighbors keep their noise to themselves" Noise is unwanted sound. It is derived from the Latin word "nausea," The immediate cause of noise pollution is a failure of individuals and businesses to recognize that the air around us is "common property" shared by everyone. No one has a right to fill it with noise any more than they have the right to fill it with noxious fumes. Although they often don't realize it, noisy neighbors are in fact bullies, claiming rights and freedoms that are not theirs, while degrading a precious resource, peace and quiet, that belongs to everyone. Noise that is experienced by people who did not produce it is "second-hand sound," and is among the most pervasive pollutants today. Like second-hand smoke, it has detrimental effects on people who had no part in creating it. Your right to make noise ends where your neighbor's right to peace and quiet begins. I bought property in farmland knowing that there would be noise associated with farming: tractors, and a wide variety of animals. I did not choose farmland to listen to music or event noise. Some noise is appropriate while others is not. Having roosters in Bend is not allowed because it is an inappropriate noise, the same thing is to be said of loud music in the rural community. If events are allowed without the permission of their neighbors then you "The Commissioners" are the bullies being described in the previous statement. Changing the noise standards without the permission of neighbors is giving some people more rights while removing the rights of their neighbors. 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Oxygen torch (121 dB). 120 Painful. 32 times as bud as 70 dB. Steel mill, auho horn at 1 meter. Turbo-fan aircraft at I Average human pain takeoff power at 200 it (118 dB). Riveting machine (110 110 j threshold. 16 times as dB); five rock music (108 - 114 dB). bud as 70 dB. Jet take-off (at 305 meters), use of outboard motor, power l 8 times as bud as 70 fawn mower, motorcycle, farm tractor, jackhammer, d6. Serious damage a garbage truck Boeing 707 or DC-8 aircraft at one nautical i 100 possible in 8 mile (6080 ft) before landing (106 dB); jet flyover at 1000 exposure feet (103 dB); Bell J-2A helicopter at 100 ft (100 dB). ~ Boeing 737 or DC-9 aircraft at one nautical mile (6080 ft) 1 j 4 times as bud as 70 before landing (97 dB); power mower (96 dB); motorcycle 90 dB. Likely damage 8 hr at 25 ft (90 dB). Newspaper press (97 dB). exp - - - - - - Garbage disposal, dishwasher, average factory, freight f train (at 15 meters). Car wash at 20 it (89 dB); propeller 1 2 times as bud as 70 plane flyover at 1000 ft (88 dB); diesel truck 40 mph at 50 ! 80 dB. Possible damage in ft (84 dB); diesel train at 45 mph at 100 it (83 dB). Food blender (88 dB); milling machine (85 dB); garbage disposal, 8 hr exposure. (80 dB). Passenger car at 65 mph at 25 ft (77 dB); freeway at 50 ft ! Arbitrary base of comparison. Upper 70s from pavement edge 10 a.m. (76 dB). Living room music + 70 are annoyingly bud to (76 dB); radio or TV-audio, vacuum cleaner (70 dB). some people - . - - Conversation in restaurantoffice, background music, Air 60 T Hal as bud as 70 dB. conditioning unit at 100 ft Fairy quiet Quiet suburb, conversation at hone. Large electrical i 50 ! One-forth as bud as transformers at 100 it 1 _ 70 dB. - - - - Library, bird calls 44 dB); lowest limit of urban ambient 40 1 One-eighth as bud as sound 70 d8 Quiet rural area - - 30 One-sixteenth as bud as 70 dB. 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I North Aurora, IL 60542 1 630.84419991 Fax 630-966.97101 Email Industrial Internet Marketing by Top Floor Technologies 1 of 1 3/14/2012 8:30 AM TO: Deschutes County Commissioners Subject: TA 11-3 From: James Gindlesperger 13 Mar 2012 During the planning Commission Meetings the number of 70 db for noise was brought up. Counsel for the county said she just picked a number and it was not based on anything. OAR 340-35-035 (Table 7 & 8) sets specific noise levels for Industrial and Commercial events. I do not think that the limits set forth for mass gatherings noise is in line with the OAR. DCC 8.16.290 C. The use of amplification for the Outdoor Mass Gathering or Extended Mass Gathering shall be regulated so that it will not interfere with the normal use of any school, church, residence or other permanent place of human habitation unless prior written consent is obtained from all affected persons. A sound level in excess of 70 decibels prior to 10:00 p.m. and in excess of 50 decibels after 10:00 p.m. (as measured upon the A scale of a standard sound level meter on affected property) shall constitute interference. (Ord. 2006-020 §3, 2006; Ord. 2005-003 §1, Based on this, I recommend that noise levels established for these events be those established in OAR 340-35-035 and that applicants for permits have the written consent of all neighbors affected. James Gindlesperger To: Deschutes County Commissioners Subj: TA 11-3 ORD 2012-004 From: James Gindlesperger 6 Mar 2012 Protecting Public Health and Safety OSHA prescribes that if a business experiences more that 85 dBA noise they must have a hearing conservation program. The EPA "INFORMATION ON LEVELS OF ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE REQUISITE TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE WITH AN ADEQUATE MARGIN OF SAFETY" March 1974 Table 4, lists 70 d6 as the threshold where hearing may be damaged and that a level of 45 db will interfere with normal activity. The acceptable level of noise varies by the context. The World Health Organization has established standards for maximum acceptable noise levels, which the following table summarizes Dwelling, indoors Speech intelligibility and moderate Inside bedrooms annoyance, daytime and evening 30 86 45 Sleep disturbance, night-time Outside bedrooms Sleep disturbance, window open 45 8 60 (outdoor values) School class rooms Speech intelligibility, disturbance of and pre-schools, information extraction, message 35 during class - indoors communication Pre-school Bedrooms, Sleep disturbance 30 sleeping- 45 indoors time http://www.euro.who.int/-data/assets/pdf file/0008/136466/e94888.pdf WHO Noise Study Serious annoyance, daytime and Outdoor living area evening 55 16 _ Moderate annoyance, daytime and 50 16 evening The following statement is taken from the web site of the Oregon Office of Environmental Public Health. Although the report is addressing wind turbines it state's some information which is pertinent to all noise. Noise is sound that is perceived as unwanted, annoying, or disturbing [7]. Environmental noise in community settings is linked to sleep disturbance, annoyance, stress, and decreased cognitive performance [7-9]. These effects, undesirable in their own right, can in turn adversely affect physical health. Chronic sleep disturbance and stress from environmental noise exposures can increase risks for cardiovascular disease, decreased immune function, endocrine disorders, mental illness, and other effects [8-12]. • Objective measures of sound do not necessarily correlate with subjective experiences of sound. When comparing similar sounds, a 3 dB increase correlates to a doubling in objective sound energy levels, but is considered the threshold of perceivable difference in sound levels [10, 13]. A 10 dB increase equates to a 10-fold increase in sound energy, but is perceived as a doubling in sound loudness [10]. • The perception of sound as noise is a subjective response that is influenced by factors related to the sound, the person, and the social/environmental setting. These factors result in considerable variability in how people perceive and respond to sound at the individual and community level [7, 14]. Factors that are consistently associated with negative community response are fear of a noise source [15], noise sensitivity [15], changes in noise exposure (i.e., the introduction of a new sound, or a noticeable change in a sound's loudness or quality) [14], and increases in human-generated sound [14]. Table 1: Summary of Oregon's noise limits for Maximum Allowed* Change in Sound wind turbine facilities using assumed Levels background level of 26 dBA. Assumed Background* Landowner does not waive standard 26 dBA 36 dBA +10 dBA Landowner waives standard 26 dBA 50 dBA +24 dBA (evening) *Median Normal speech is about 60 db and using the above the following can be calculated. 2 People talking 63 db 16 People 72 db 128 people 81 4 People 66 db 8 People 69 db 32 People 75 db 64 People 78 db The proposes TA allows for 499 people. If only 1/4 are talking you are already generating 81 db of noise. How small is 10 acres? A 10 acre parcel is 660 feet by 660 feet. HB 3280 dictates a 100 foot setback for all activity leaving 460 by 460 or 4.85 acres. Now subtract parking for 250 vehicles (250 x 10 x 20= 50,000 or 1.15 acres) and you have a useable acreage of 3.7 acres. That's 135 people per acre. If the property happens to be 330 feet by 1320 (also 10 acres) the usable space becomes 2.19 or 228 people per acre. The population density of Portland is 6.79 people per acre and Los Angeles is 12.64 people per acre. / suggest that 10 acres is too small if a parcel to allow events. In your position of authority I think it is your responsibility to protect the public. In TA 11-3 it is recommended to allow 70 dBA at the property line for 13 hours. ; How loud will the noise be at the source?? These OSHA and EPA limits are mainly aimed at adults but since there will,be children and adolescence at these events it is safer to err on the lower side. think you should ft Lt the noise at the source to the 70 dBA limit Prescribed by the EPA. I also believe that unwanted noise should not be forced down the throat of people who do not want it. I therefore suggest that the applicant obtain letters of consent from all of his/her neighbors before applying unless the event set back is over 1000 feet. This will reduce or eliminate noise complaints. According to Nick Lelack, when he addressed the Planning Commission, most neighbors of the event sites do not have a problem with them. T To: Deschutes County Commissioners Subject: TA 11-3 Fm: James Gindlesperger 6 Mar 2012 Ref: ORS 467 OAR 340-35-035 Noise Control Regulations for Industry and Commerce The noise standard (70 dBA) as recommended by the planning commission appears to be contrary to ORS 467 and OAR 340-35-035. It is also not in line with the desires of the Legislative Assemble as stated in ORS 467.010. ORS 467 gave authority to the Environmental Quality Commission to establish noise limits. The DEQ established limits as described in OAR 340-35-035. 467.010 Legislative findings and policy. The Legislative Assembly finds that the increasing incidence of noise emissions in this state at unreasonable levels is as much a threat to the environmental quality of life in this state and the health, safety and welfare of the people of this state as is pollution of the air and waters of this state. To provide protection of the health, safety and welfare of Oregon citizens from the hazards and deterioration of the quality of life imposed by excessive noise emissions, it is hereby declared that the State of Oregon has an interest in the control of such pollution, and that a program of protection should be initiated. To carry out this purpose, it is desirable to centralize in the Environmental Quality Commission the authority to adopt reasonable statewide standards for noise emissions permitted within this state and to implement and enforce compliance with such standards. 467.020 Prohibition on emission of noise in excess of prescribed levels. Except as provided in ORS 467.131 and 467.133, no person may emit, cause the emission of, or permit the emission of noise in excess of the levels fixed therefor by the Environmental Quality Commission pursuant to ORS 467.030. [1971 c.452 §3; 1995 s.s. c.3 §40c; 1996 c.8 §2] TABLE 8 (340-35-035) New Industrial and Commercial Noise Source Standards Allowable Statistical Noise Levels in Any One Hour 7am-10 pm 10 pm-7 am L so- 55 dBA L so- 50 dBA L lo- 60 dBA L lo- 55 dBA L,-75 dBA L,-60 dBA What does Table 8 mean? From 7 am to 10 pm - L50-55 dBA Noise may exceed 50 dBA for 50% of the time, may exceed 60 dBA for 10% of the time i.e. 6 minutes per hour and 75 dBA for 1 % of the time i.e. 36 seconds per hour. Measures using the A criteria on a db meter. Decibels meters dBA versus dbC Ref: Washington County Noise Control Task Force (WCNTF) Final Report July 2005 OAR 340 OAR 340 established the ambient background level in a rural environment as 26 dBA. The WCNTF report table 4 and 5 demonstrates what people want and what the are willing to live with regarding noise. Rural residents would like 35 dBA daytime and 25 dBA at night but will normally tolerate 35 dBA -45 dBA daytime and 25 dBA -35 dBA at night. Table 6 shows that when these levels are exceeded by 10 dBA there are widespread complaints. Low Frequency Noise Low frequency noise has significant acoustic energy in the frequency range 8 to 100Hz. Noise of this kind is typical for large diesel engines in trains, ships, and power plants and, since the noise is hard to muffle and spreads easily in all directions, it can be heard for miles. Since the low frequency noise is more annoying than would be expected from the A-weighted sound pressure level measurements, the C-weighted scale is often used when documenting these sound emissions. (bass guitars and drums also fall into this category). (This paragraph taken from WCNTF "Sound Level Measurements for Livability vs Safety) Recommendations: 1. Any noise limit (db level) be set according to OAR 340-35-035 Table 8 2. Sound to be measured using a decibel meter using either dBA or dBC. To: Deschutes County Commissioners Subject: TA 11-3 From: James Gindlesperger In 2005 the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a report Burden of Disease from Environmental Noise. The following it taken from this report. DALYs: the sum of the potential years of life lost due to premature death and the equivalent years of "healthy" life lost by virtue of being in states of poor health or disability. After reviewing the available scientific evidence supporting causal association, the following outcomes were selected for inclusion: • cardiovascular disease • cognitive impairment • sleep disturbance • tinnitus • annoyance. In their study expert scientists mathematically quantified the shortening of life expediency due to noise. Their findings were that in Western Europe 1.0-1.6 MILLION DALYs were lost ANNUALLY due to noise. The easiest way to abate noise is to not create it in the first place. Please do not add any more noise to our rural settings. Dear County Commissioners, For the record TA 11-3 (SB 960 & HB 3280) 6 Mar 2013 I spent 32 years in the US Navy, most of it in a the submarine force, defending our way or life and the right of each individual. I now see that if you approve TA 11-3 as proposed by the Planning Commission you will undo everything I served for. Allowing one person to have more rights in holding events and creating noise and disturbance while reducing the rights of their neighbors is not right. Yes, the new legislation allows for events but at what cost? You must decide between helping some people while hurting others. I have firsthand knowledge of the disruptive nature these events can cause. People who bought rural property have the right that it stay that way. Conclusion: A condition of getting a permit must require consent signatures of all neighbors!!! From the start the sheriff's department has said that they do not want to be the middle man in these conflicts between neighbors, having to determine what is or is not disruptive. By requiring neighbors to sign off before a permit is issued you have solved the problem before it occurred. Yes, there will be some applicants that complain because their neighbors won't sign, but isn't this right? Shouldn't a person have as much right to stop noise and commotion as the person who wants to have it? If you allow one property to have noise that violates current DCC noise parameters while depriving their neighbors the protection of these codes you are agreeing with George Orwell. "All animals are equal, but s me animals are more eq "I than others." David W. Cockfield Rear Admiral USN, Retired f concerned county resident a b 2 b taw A~~W~ H E\~,S 7CZ N~ 0 tL Ci 7-) a) RE: TA-11-3 March 12, 2012 Dear County Commissioners, Please don't adopt TA-11-3 as written. It is bad policy for the county and our agricultural lands. The county will not gain any financial benefit. Local business already in this market legally will lose and from my research unlike in previous testimony given most of these vendors that offer an outdoor setting do NOT require you to use their caterers and vendors although of course they encourage you to do so. Neighbors to event venues will have their property values decreased, livestock are stress by noise which reduces reproduction and growth rates, rural roads are not designed to handle the large volume of traffic to name just a few reasons. 10 acres is way to small for events unless very small dinner parties. Perhaps if you allowed one person for every acre of land it would be more fitting to each EFU property instead of making it 499 people which is way too many except for maybe a 500 acre parcel. This one little thing of allowing one person per acre of land would help with a number of issues related to events. Small dinner parties using local products or seminars like 1,000 Friends of Oregon suggested seems like a good alternative for smaller acreages. 70 decibels of noise is way to high especially for the long hours of operation and for a small parcel of land. They are coming to a rural setting but yet expect neighbors to accept the standards of urban living... that is against the majority of EFU landholders way of life. If they wish the rural tranquility for their event then they should accept that sound amplification is not part of that tranquility. There is no provision for the higher demands on our country roads nor for the event centers to be required to contribute for the roads upkeep from liter to maintenance that they will be generating a profit from. It seems that an event center should be required to pay more towards the upkeep of a road system they will be using heavier than a normal agriculture landowner. There is no provisions for safety of children injured by agricultural practices if they wander off onto adjacent farms, ie, drown in a pond, electric fences, kicked, stomped or injured by livestock or by farm machinery. The vendors have the party insure but what about the neighbors? They will have to live in fear. What about shared driveways/easements? Most were granted years ago without thought to event centers and the heavy traffic and use event centers would create. Event centers should have direct access and not cross another parcel of land off from a paved road to even be considered. I have not seen any consideration for environmental hazards, soil compaction, septic leach lines, taking land out of production, wildlife and a host of other issues to numerous to list here. In conclusion, Deschutes County EFU lands were NEVER intended to make a profit. I do know of a few EFU landowners that do make a profit but they WORK to do so instead of just opening the doors to events and letting the money roll in at the expense of neighbors and other county residence. Please do not approve this text amendment as written it is much to liberal and does not preserve agriculture lands for what it was intended to be. Thank you Leslie Ketrenos Deschutes County Land Owner too 133 SW Second Ave, #201 - Portland, OR 97204 - (503) 497-1000 - fax (503) 223-0073 - www.friends.org Southern Oregon Office - PO Box 2442 - Grants Pass, OR 97528 - (541) 474-1 155 - fax (541) 474-9389 friends Willamette Valley Office - 220 East 1 11h Avenue, Suite 5 - Eugene, OR 97401 - (541) 520-3763 - fax (503) 575-2416 Of orequon Central Oregon Office - 115 NW Oregon Ave #21 - Bend, OR 97701 - (541) 719-8221 - fax (866) 394-3089 March 14, 2012 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 97701 VIA EMAIL Re: TA-11-3; Commercial Events on EFU Dear Commissioners, Thank you for taking testimony on events at wineries and EFU land. We were impressed with the time and effort that the Planning Commission put into this effort. We believe that the proposal you have before you today is a good one that clearly complies with the intent of SB 960 and HB 3280. After listening to fanners all over the state, 1000 Friends agrees that limited agriculturally related events on working farms can add to the financial stability of fanns, and be supportive of keeping farm land in farm use. We commend the County for its implementation of these two new statutes. We also commend the County for listening carefully to the residents of Deschutes County regarding how they want their communities to work. Our primary interest in this matter is to ensure that all the voices of Deschutes County residents are heard. Deschutes County is a coveted place to live because of the quality of life. A big part of that quality comes from the pastoral settings outside of city limits. Who could not love our rolling hills, and open pastures framed by the snow capped mountains of the Cascade Range? Even though the farmland may not be as good as the Willamette Valley, residents work hard to make this their home because of their deep commitment to place. Our largest concern in this process is that the citizens whose property adjoins properties potentially engaged in agricultural events have not spoken as loudly as those who stand to profit from the new code. Many people moved here because they like Deschutes County as it is, and do not understand the impacts that neighboring events might have on their rural quiet or their agricultural operations. While limited events are allowed under SB 960 and HB 3280 they should only be permitted where there is truly enough space to ensure that they don't come at the expense of the neighbors. Both event holders and those who want to live quiet rural lives benefit our local economy. Noise & Setbacks: A big draw to have events on rural land is the ambient quiet in the community. Unless the parcel is exceptionally large, that quiet is not created by a single land owner. However, only one person benefits financially from an event. Those who help contribute to the quality of life should not be repaid by being asked to endure only the negative overflow of someone else's business. We believe that the 100 foot setback is too small and the 70 decibel limit is too high. As a reasonable health and safety measure we encourage the County to increase this setback to at least 500 feet, possibly more. We would have no objection to allowing variances in cases where neighbors concur that an event will not be problematic. Parking: It appears that there is no requirement that parking be on site for agritourism and other commercial events. (On site parking is required of events at wineries.) Although Deschutes County does not allow parking on the sides of County roads, we believe that this omission could lead to some unfortunate misunderstandings that may have a negative effect on the public's acceptance of this code amendment. Notice: The notice requirements could be more clearly written. While the original vision appears good - notice must be provided by April 1 of each year - it appears there is a significant loophole that could result in neighbors experiencing loud events with no notice. If amendments are made a mere 72 hours in advance of an event, it does not appear that notice to neighbors is required. This seems inconsistent with the statement that notice shall be given at least 10 days before an event. We encourage the County to respect the neighboring property owners by requiring more advance notice. Enforcement. We encourage the County to specifically contemplate enforcement mechanisms, and spell them out in the code. The inclusion of a contact number for someone on the property who can address issues in real time is excellent. However, if that number isn't answered, or the person is unable to remedy the situation, further actions should be clear; We understand that it is often unrealistic to break up an event that has become too loud at the time that it is occurring. However, there should be significant penalties that strongly discourage events from getting out of hand in the first place. In cases where a four year pen-nit is issued for up to 18 events per year, simply allowing neighbors to weigh in on the next pen-nit renewal is not adequate deterrence. The permit fees should be set to include enough money for adequate enforcement when events get out of hand. Small Scale Events: Another concern we have is that this code is primarily written for the regulation of large events with upwards of 100 people. We agree that this is the type of event that most needs regulation. However, we have heard numerous times from small fanners that what they need is a simple affordable way to have small gatherings such as faun dinners and educational programs on their property. We strongly recommend including a whole new element under the agritourism section that allows up to 18 events per year for less than four hours and less than 30 people with no amplified music to be allowed either outright or with minimal permitting that lasts up to four years. The code and permit fees as written now preclude these events for all practical purposes. However, our small farmers tell us that this type of small scale event is precisely what is needed to create quality relationships with customers. Conclusion: We commend the County for moving to adopt code implementing the recently passed legislation. If events are allowed on EFU land as outlined by SB 960 and HB 3280 we believe that it will provide our local farmers an opportunity for a secondary source of income, supplemental to the 1.000 Central Oregon Office • 115 NW Oregon Ave #21 • Bend, OR 97701 friends (541) 719-8221 • fax (866) 394-3089 of Oregon Page 2 farm use income. There is plenty of space in Deschutes County for both events and the quiet rural life people expect. We ask that you carefully consider the burdens you place on the neighbors of events. Those neighbors are actively contributing to the quality of life in our county as well. We look forward to working with you to guide our county to a future of natural beauty, envirorunental health and economic prosperity. Best Re rds Pare Ha d StaffAttorney & Central Oregon Advocate / 1Q00 \ Central Oregon Office • 115 NW Oregon Ave #21 • Bend, OR 97701 fri2nds (541) 719-8221 • fax (866) 394-3089 of Ore;ov Page 3 L m A M ri e-1 Is 13 = ~ t7 Q. 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I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment it Name:-_ 11!! j~ 1=r'~1C--~ Address:-]-7 LJ 1 q.Ju 40c,a l Phone Number: 15`I I - 71( 5 Attention Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: I am writing to urge your cooperation in the passing of the text amendment which is currently being presented to you, that will allow weddings and events on EFU farm land. I feel there is a great need for these services, on very many levels. They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment II Name: Address: f~ ' , Phone Number: A Bend Cottage Experience From: t u I I I s p h o t o [tuilisphoto@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 10:38 PM To: A Bend Cottage Experience Subject: Fwd: an IMPORTANT letter was sent {IMPORTANT} www.tullisphoto.com Begin forwarded message: From: "Tullis Photo 13109" <wordpressOa tullisr)hoto.com> Date: January 4, 2009 10:37:36 PM PST To: fullisnhoto(c7gmail.com Subject: an IMPORTANT letter was sent {IMPORTANT} Reply-To: tullisohoto (a)gmpil.com an IMPORTANT letter has been sent on January 4, 2009, via: http://tuilisphoto.com/blog/new., JIP 75.164.205.171] Attention Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: I am writing to urge your cooperation in the passing of the text amendment which is currently being presented to you, that will allow weddings and events on EFU farm land. I feel there is a great need for these services, on very many levels. They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment l l Name Michelle Tullis Email tullisphoto ~c,gcnail.com address 20124 Wapiti Ct. Bend, OR. phone 5413185377 li ,erc-0 by crorms I No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - littp://www.ava.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.3/1877 - Release Date: 1/5/2009 7:20 PM A Bend Cottage Experience From: t u I I i s p h o t o Itullisphoto@gmaii.com] Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 10:35 PM To: A Bend Cottage Experience Subject: Fwd: an IMPORTANT letter was sent (IMPORTANT) Id ii s www.tullis hoto Cam Begin forwarded message: From: tulliSph0100amail com_ Date: December 29, 2008 7:41:39 AM PST To: tullisuhoto(ftmail.com Subject: an IMPORTANT letter was sent (IMPORTANT) Reply-To: d.warrin on eomcast.net an IMPORTANT letter has been sent on December 29, 2008, via: hftp://tuilisphoto.com/hion/news/ [IP 24.22.88.188] Attention Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: I am writing to urge your cooperation in the passing of the text amendment which is currently being presented to you, that will allow weddings and events on EFU farm land. I feel there is a great need for these services, on many levels and I am concerned that your "no" vote on this decision will limit my or my friends options for having an event in Central Oregon. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment!! Name Jackie Warrington Email d.warrinaton@comcasr net address 1642 SW Dolph Street Ptld 97219 phone 503-312-0331 powerud by ctomisil No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - httpa/wVwv.a coitt Version: 8.0, 176 / Virus Database. 270.10.3/1877 - Release Date: 1/5/2009 7:20 PM Attention Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: I am writing to urge your cooperation in the passing of the text amendment which is currently being presentedto you, that will allow weddings and events on EFU farm land. I feel there is a great need for these services, on very many levels. They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment r a " o Name: Addr ss: VV 4 L V Phone Number: a J~~~ Atintion Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: 1 am writing to urge your cooperation in the passing of the text amendmenj which is currently being presented to you, that will allow weddings and events on EFU farm land. i feel there is a great need for these services, on very many levels. They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment I I Name:_ Address:. z~ v: Phone Nurt*er: A-'j ..,d.Z'JSA" Attention Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: I am writing to urge your cooperation in the passing of the text amendment which is currently being presented to you, that will allow weddings and events on EFU farm land. I feel there is a great need for these services, on very many levels. They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. 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Phone Number:__ -00242 Attention Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: I am writing to urge your cooperation in the passing of the text amendment which is currently being presented to you, that will allow weddings and events on EFU farm land. I feel there is a great need for these services, on very many levels. They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment Name: Address: Phone Number: ` 0-C a,-) Attention Deschutes. County Planners and Commissioners: I am writing to urge your cooperation in the pasng of the, text amendment which is currently being presented to you, that will allow v dc!Mgs and events on EFU farm land. I feel there is a great need for these services, on very many levels. They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment H Name.: Addre: Phone Number:_. / S &Z7 ° °l Yo 1--O • f l Attention Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: I am writing to urge your cooperation in the passing of the text amendment which is currently being presented to you, that will allow weddings and events on EFU farm land. I feel there is a great need for these services, on very many levels. They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment!! Name: Addre; IV Lf Phone Number: -0 1 To: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners From: ~Lr--,. t o o, n c-/r ~05 L~3A I am a citizen of Deschutes County and I urge you to vote yes on the text amendment which would allow Wedding Venues on EFU zoned property in Deschutes County. These venues. provide a positive influence to the economy of Deschutes County and should be allowed to continue as a vital resource to the economic health of Deschutes County. cy s sign Date I 1 O l Csry~ 9anuaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family! I We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish- In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! Name: Address: 72 Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 r, Name: Address: (,P-- -176 1 i Date: f' Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YE on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Address: 4001 P&,cC Date: l- l - 6 -~-`7 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to ycu today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendmer n. now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It u Es made clear at the last.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The focal business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their Weiihood will'be drasEicaliy reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to govrrts, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clei-:n, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Nanne:-L 6L'V~'L_ Ile, Ad c. r ess:.f 4~ l2[~/! lLy~ttw r Date l.? Many Affacted By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people CO my wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The Iocai business's which spoke: we -e eloquent in their support because their livelihood wili'be drasf'rcally reduced if you prohibit these vent. es from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts.-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as f;olf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Cc-ntra, Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clepri, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote- YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Date: ; Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes Couni:y Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I ani writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It w2s made dear at the last.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, otl;er local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors than will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wiil'be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickie clown economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In U-11tra! Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clez:n, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. r Nanne: Adoress: ~../.qtr ...7 :J - Date: f ..J Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, r egarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I ur e you to vote YES on this amendment! It as made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors tha,. will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood w(1ll`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clezn, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area- Narne:__ )iCct Address: ~U t r C.'li~ . Date Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES1 To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. i urge you to vote ES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please bear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wilt'be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: A-\. Address: i aJ`!,it" ;73Z. 1%7r-Ji Date: i Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Manners, Commissioners, and Staff: 1 am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a.great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing'their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke we;-e eloquent in their support because their livelihood wili'be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickid down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. iJarne: -G 44e- =111/ " 4 Address: _C%w! C/ Date. I Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote £'S on this amendment! It was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers-spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic Impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wiltse drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel r6oms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as It serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name:` 1K 77f, Address: of Date: ~v j Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendmentl It was made clear at the Iast,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic Impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County Wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will'be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: Date: / _i c/ H. ny Af -?cteJ i3y %Vedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! 10 eschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I m writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the Text arr;endment r:%% be cre you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. ir?a yo:i to vote YES on this amendment! It wzs rmi de clear at the last.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great :Demand for ui;t services rhat framers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. 'rhe s:.)e•akers spol.:e out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, ,air f,nnilies, oilier local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors iriat evil' ire directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. }i ~co gamic irnPact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people ay;nil ide. Yot. are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spaic e:ca Eloquent in their support because their livelihood rntill`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these r;r.Ges horn upasatir? Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to is, jk.ers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such L;,ulf, rifting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. it Ctntrw Gregory, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this ciz,:yy, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! yvu to vote: YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in.the best w: y, b,e, and is a perfixt way to showcase your exceptional area. NI rass. It.~, O 0 iJ;. t a • ~1~.3d16 ~f To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I ani writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment not/ before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment) It was made clear at the last.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent In their support because their livelihood w1II a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this cleim, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I ur a you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Nam 111"`--- C_Crr Date: luny Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment noW before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It u as made clear at the Iast,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by. sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood W111`6e drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to govIlls, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this cleim, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. fVarn2: l ~f 0-4;'f W ~ Adcress: i ~i4r. Date: il3C '6 %19 v y f Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Jsschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I an writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urga you to vote YES on this amendment[ It tics made clear at the Iast,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great dema nd for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will'be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel riioms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In C:e;ntraf Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it) I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. , Name: ''11c~ 1rLQ i c~ s t P c Adcress: r o I t-1 3 cT r I F JnLL1 Lb, Date: -_2 7 - 09 Marcy Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I an; writing to ycu today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I ur;e you to vote YES on this amendment! It wes made clear at the Iast.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful !and with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will{be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to govms, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel r6oms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In C'entral'Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I un- you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way Possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Nalle: Adcress: A '7 1~1 ZI,2~ - Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To -schutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I air writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendmen: nova before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I ur;s you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the Iast.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors than will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic Impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these ver:r.es from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to govrns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clezm, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. AdCress: Date' Cr> f~.. > - C `c.~. Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Jesch.ites County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I aril writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the next amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the Iast,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great dernand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors tha t will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke we;,e eloquent in their support because their livelihood will{be drastically reduced if you prohibit these veni.es from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to go~--nns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as [;olf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clez:n, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urgo you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Naine: Adcress: L~, Date:f Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to ycu today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. 1 ur;e you to vote YES on this amendment! It w2s made clear at the !ast,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will{be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, nd is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. 1 / wtr:: ,j t~ Name: U~ Adcress:.!'' d Y Date Many Affected By \Vedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To 0eSChJtes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I arr writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the Text amendment novi before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by, sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people Cot.rrty wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wil!`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel r6oms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as gulf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clet:n, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Isar ne: Adcr2ss: !!~D()~j~ - e Oct.-,, aot,• ~S Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. 1 urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wili`be drasf6ily reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, Us and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County In the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: C . Address: 1 ~ Dater D Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are wilting to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: _ ~ ~ (/A El,1i X11' l 0 Address: 110 ~irYAM , Date: -AIM 6111 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment J VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YE5 on this amendment! It was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers.,The local business's which spoke were eloquent In their support because their livelihood wil(Ve drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting Itl l urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County In the best way possible, and Is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: Yom`- ~j `i.~. •4' -7 -7 Date: ~r~ G1 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment) it was made clear at the Iast,Planning public meeting January 22, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers.,The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood Wlf a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting It] I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: 61*~z-'L'U Address: i u'1 L4 Ze Date: ' 3c) , '2 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendmentI it was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic Impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affpc)s multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken If you think this affects only farmers..The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood WHI a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it] I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: r21, Address:-%)-,-S N1" 'f vfge4 q2702 Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES I To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. 1 urge you to vote YES on this amendment[ It was made clear at the last,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affgcls multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers.,The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will''be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting Itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: /T C; Address:-(,, Date: / Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff. I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote nS.,on this amendmentl It was made clear at the Iast,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This afftcjs multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers..The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wilfbe drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rdoms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting iti I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address:J Date: r Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affEls multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers..The Iota! business's which spoke were eloquent In their support because their livelihood will`b+e drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itI I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name• Address: Date: Z5 C7 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote won this amendmentl It was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 1.2, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affecis multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers..Tbe local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood W10 ;e drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rdoms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: Date: 3G Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendmentl It was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affgc)s multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood WHI' a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting It] I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: L1 Address: ) 2. X `'-s Date: _ 4>0(~ i. Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES] To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote Mon this amendment] It was made clear at the last,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many fanners, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affpc;s multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers..The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood WHI a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rdoms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and Is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: ~ , Address: / 241 AI- n Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands In Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendmentl it was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent In their support because their livelihood will' a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Q QA Address: Ind Date: I ! J~•,c` C % Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote won this amendmentl it was made clear at the Iast,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This aff!,C)s multitudes of people 'L- County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will'Ve drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rdoms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: /V/) 0It _DV , Ot -7 Date: I Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: ru r' yam.. vk'. 7~. r.~ Date: R Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm !ands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: i' Address: Z6 YIN N/~ : - b , pr_ _E m . LP -lIb( Date: 4~1184 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands In Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: 1/ 1195-)//J•e Address: Date: f 1 fll Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote ,M,,S on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: ' Address: Luc, -C( I-) 1\; Lk~l. L-C( J-j 'y-( V' Date: - -.G%~ Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. i Name: -Aj"~-` Address: ~I „L_ `t~:+- ~ L/ Date: 0 k , I, 0 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. L. ~ Name: Address: ✓n.~~c,j r Date: _ l l / 0 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES1 To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other focal people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affgcls multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wilfVe drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rdoms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting ftl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County In the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: l/i S C.2f~xo ox Address:---_c°79'(7' ~~cttll~ '1+~~ Date. /,~31.~u q Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. 1 urge you to vote YES on this amendment) It was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3•-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affecls multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers., The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name Addre Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES I To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. i urge you to vote YES on this amendmentl It was made clear at the last•Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many fanners, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers..The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood willve drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic Impacts- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. l Name: Address: cV' l~V~ TZ Date: 3 1 Cj Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff. I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands In Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendmentl It was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This af" multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood willo6e drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel moms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as It serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: G lGtd`I%Lwf 1- 4 Address: 3 2 4"e 1 Date: ' ~f~ 0 2 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: 1 am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendmentl It was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affec;s multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers._Ttie local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood willVe drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic Impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel roams, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl i urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: 6vU l Address: -f ~UUU ~~ul~ Date: 1 ' i 2 DD Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the Iast,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood willlbe drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County In the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: .a`a),~~ o l ~ Address: I 6L 976' 112, Date: 1131101 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote yMon this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: Date: !~•%f `1 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent In their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Fd Z)• I~''a T/t elm Address: to of nell 4W, ,LZ BeAdf 7ZQ2_ -4 a Date., Z 41 Of Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment J VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: 1 am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County In the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Document Reproduces Poorly Address: (Archived) Date: Many Affected By Wedding Tent Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: , Address: Document P!F~Nrcduces Poorly (Archived) Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands In Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. 1 believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written i understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County forthe betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address: a A, i t ~v~ C i S Signature: Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. i urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name Addri Signa- Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. if the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name' Address: 50 /V >5- uligl 7Z Signature: Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank youl Name:=:c Address: 1 Signature: : / Date: "bi A-;A Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: J'2 `Z , lam' "T `r r r-~, N,/\ Date: { CU Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendmentl It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. ! urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2004 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: _ ..L, ~'~f i~ 1 `ten r S Address: Q n Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote Y Mon this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: t?-15 d1 ~ ~ trv'►'~ Date: 6 ,4 C Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: tRC h l► raf,e rl Address: I rAl qz?o Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. in Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: A2 Address: Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: -7 _70all Date• ____~L-7100 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment J VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Gt1 Address: 1-1-2e) Z z-7u Date: `f'`/ 7 e l Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. 1 urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. dress: ~l `Z o 1 Na Ad Date: 1S~ Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: f. .i Address: 4 '^t• Date: Document Reproduces Poorly (Archived) Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: Docurnent Reproduces Poorly (Archived) Date. j t C V 4 C. Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Named c~~~Cr.S f. L(,Gf rC-C l~Gt: Address: -n~- 3 &IJJ 1 5 ti~ b`~^DD 775(-, Date: Z1171 ''3 1 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands In Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as It serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: ~j0 ~(th r I Ve. r C)I , 7 0 7 Date: C al f29 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendmentl It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic Impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: Date: - # 0c, Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES[ To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the. far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote XMon this amendmentl It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use the$,e lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as It serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a peifect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: !_~l ~~~~j~ff~r P Address: / I T - Date: f ~ l ~(~-'U Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, In favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: ►rYl ` 1C C L.+ Address: , B L`~ J Date. Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands In Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YLS on this amendmentl It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: v` 1 1 ~ (1.~ ~ C~~ Address: Date: l Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the. far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YE.S on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! 1 urge you to vote YES on this amendment as It serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: 1`V// <=Z'ay , Address: Date: / f~! Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote Y„ FS on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting Itl i urge you to vote YES on this amendment as It serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name:- i ell t) Address: Date: G-~ Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: fODlOON G,/~_ 97702. Date: r Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. t -ft, Name: Address: l Z ~ Can c>n CN Gy 6-1p. Date: U/0~ Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment) It was made clear at the last•Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent In their support because their livelihood wlilll a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic Impacts--, from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, Us and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: I n a k 1 Address: I % /'e1~ ~a~, t^ C~ ' ~u40 b J f Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendmentl It was made clear at the Iast.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic Impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people s County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent In their support because their livelihood wili a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic Impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel moms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itI I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address. l v~ Date: ! - Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I ur;e you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the Iast,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood u(III e drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ`s and musicians, to motel roams, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rGfting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. NarnE Adcrc Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. 1 ur;e you to vote YES on this amendment! It A-as made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a Great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by, sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke wel-e eloquent in their support because their livelihood wil!`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these ver:ues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to govrrzs, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as Lolf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that reties so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl 1 urda you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. ~f 9 Narne: Adc:ress: T 7 7 Dst~~~ 3v Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. i ur;e you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the iast,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by, sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people Country wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will'be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to govins, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Marne Adore. Data' Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: 1 am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment[ It was made clear at the last.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other focal people wishing. to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This-affects multitudes of people County Wide. You are mistaken If you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will'be drastlcally reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel r6oms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: r is iU I l Address: 60 Q ro V'G C) Date: t ~ 3 y 0 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote Mon this amendment! It was made clear at the Iast.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic Impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood vJili`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting IV I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: - cr h ~f Address: ~<-l Or- Date: 1:1l.2--..q , r 6 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far=reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendmentl It was made clear at the Iast.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood WHI' a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, Dl's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as It serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name, C~ Address: d 2 '-i 7 7 c}/ Date: U 1 Z:2c;ZZ6 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff. I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment) It was made clear at the last,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people ;r s County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wili a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. in Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Document Reproduces Poorly (Archived) Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: 1 am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! it was made clear at the last.P!anning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The lotai business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wilt`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. in Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: 1/ Address: l-.,-.~'GG' Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: ! am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YFS on this amendment! It was made clear at the Iast.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wIR a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! ! urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and Is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: ~►f ! t~G ~S Address: Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff. I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. 1 urge you to vote .M5 on this amendment! It was made clear at the Iast.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle dawn economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, D.I's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl 1 urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: CiAl l-. ~~Al , Address: -)N 'L-J(:4 k t 1Qz 1,~~ Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment f VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm !ands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear atthe last.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent In their support because their livelihood will'be drast'icaily reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County In the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Ar.'~t'w A1,9 Address: Date: f Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. 1 urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there Is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wili'be dras lically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting €V I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County In the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: I"\t A'A"A J~ C VIS~nrn~ r Address: _ . 1 ~ 4 ~ie LQ: nl ~ ov_ 01-10 1 Date: Many Affected By Wedding Tent Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! it was made clear at the iast.P!anning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wlll`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. in Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Gl Address: Date: 1-- Z j - t'' Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: 1 am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! it was made clear at the Iast,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speaker* spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will` a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl - I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: S 2 C;.em at i c;-' t ~V of-7 70 Date: "1 'S i~ 0 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name. _ ti ,U-`j~rv_~ Address: `i ~V~ Date:? Attention Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: I am writing to urge your cooperation in the passing of the text amendment which is currently being presented to you, that will allow weddings and events on EFU farm land. I feel there is a great need for these services, on very many levels. They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment H Name: Address:-/e//,-3N ~L%~~ GG.~ rl~-t~. ,L✓ 49 WI ttZ f fir' Phone Number: 6-4, Attention Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: I am writing to urge your cooperation in the passing of the text amendment which is currently being presented to you, that will allow weddings and events on EFU farm land. I feel there is a great need for these services, on very many levels. They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. 1 urge you to vote YES on this text amendment 11 Nan Add Phone Number:-. Attention Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: I am writing to urge your cooperation in the passing of the text amendment which is currently being presented to you, that will allow weddings and events on EFU farm land. I feel there is a great need for these services, on very many levels. They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. i urge you to vote YES on this text amendment Nan Add Phoi Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / vOTE YES 1 To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: 1 am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote =on this amendmentl it was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic Impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wile drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name- RA _ Address: C:~ 5 ?tJVQI"4„_~ Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment J VOTE YES] To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff. 1 am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment] It was made clear at the Iast,Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affit-4s multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers..The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood WHI a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YyMon this amendment! it was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wiil`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel riioms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. , In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl 1 urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: I ~1~ l '91~f 1.x.2 ( A t Address: Date: ' o3`t d t it was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: J"(/ Address: : Z 1// ef') . C)4 Date: I -,Z`% - 01 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic Impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood w1lin a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel r6oms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting It! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: S'z✓ J''r~• /C i ,Ui~: Date: 1 - . " C~> ' Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! it was made clear at the last.Planning public meeting January 22, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood VA-111 a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic Impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DA and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting Itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Addres Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood u ..iii'be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting W I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: ~ t tee, 1~-ILrll 4e I ~h/C Address: ,z 0'54, '54, ~h 1 r ~y 0~ 770-2. Date: 1 2 p c Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES[ To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff. I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last-Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken If you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wIII a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, Di's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address' L Z7 b-Z Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands In Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent In their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: ( J C-- Address: 02 U Date: _ 0 Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff. I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. i urge you to vote YES on this amendment) It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and Is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Nam( Addr( Date: pl Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it] I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as It serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect w4 to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: vZ--' IV-- 7 el-)11 Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as It serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a pel fect way to showcase your exceptional area. .~i Name: Address: 27 3 Z. `7 77 Date: ; Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment J VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic Impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. in Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: Date:c _ ZZ_L Cry Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there Is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: 1 ` Address: 2--0 Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! 1 urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Address: f r J O 4 Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment/ VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote Y lon this amendmentl it was made clear at the last Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood will be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: ! c, , Address: l.' Date: Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YESI To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. 1 urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the last.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent in their support because their livelihood wIIt a drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts-- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DJ's and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting itl I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as it serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: W 4 J ~4'Y1`~ S~ Address: Date: Z D UC Many Affected By Wedding Text Amendment / VOTE YES! To Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am writing to you today as a person concerned with the far-reaching effects of the text amendment now before you, regarding allowing weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I urge you to vote YES on this amendment! It was made clear at the Iast.Planning public meeting January 12, 2009 that there is a great demand for the services that farmers are willing to provide by sharing their beautiful land with the public. The speakers spoke out loudly and well, over 3-1, in favor of this amendment. There were many farmers, their families, other local people wishing to use these lands for their celebrations, and endless vendors that will be directly affected by your decision. Please hear their message. The economic impact to Deschutes County was well documented. This affects multitudes of people County wide. You are mistaken if you think this affects only farmers. The local business's which spoke were eloquent In their support because their livelihood w<li`be drastically reduced if you prohibit these venues from operating. Weddings have far reaching trickle down economic impacts--- from venues to gowns, bakers and caterers, DA and musicians, to motel rooms, restaurants, shops, and activities such as golf, rafting, and visitor sights, to mention a few. In Central Oregon, an area that relies so heavily on tourism, you should not only be supporting this clean, safe, and joyous business, you should be promoting it! I urge you to vote YES on this amendment as It serves the whole of Deschutes County in the best way possible, and is a perfect way to showcase your exceptional area. Name: Az,4-c~ zl f Address: 4 1r' i. C ~_d~.i. Sf Date: l - .;76 -'6.7 . To: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners From: r I am a citizen of Deschutes County and I urge you to vote yes on the text amendment which would allow Wedding Venues on EFU zoned property in Deschutes County. These venues provide a positive influence to the economy of Deschutes County and should be allowed to continue as a vital resource to the economic health of Deschutes County. 1. r ' Signed Date i~ Document Renrodu6es Poorly (Archived). To: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners From: 7-)0 I am a citizen of Deschutes County and I urge you to vote yes on the text amendment which would allow Wedding Venues on EFU zoned property in Deschutes County. These venues provide a positive influence to the economy of Deschutes County and should be allowed to continue as a vital resource to the economic health of Deschutes County. Si I Date C~ To: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners From: 0 1 I am a citizen of Deschutes County and I urge you to vote yes on the text amendment which would allow Wedding Venues on EFU zoned property in Deschutes County. These venues provide a positive influence to the economy of Deschutes County and should be allowed to continue as a vital resource to the economic health of Deschutes County. Signed Date 2 (Z. To: Deschutes County Commissioners From. De'b' l.r~PaCc •Sis-'eC-5, CR9 9/ 77S9 With regard to the proposed text amendment, to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed -9-o'Y' Date To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: t/e, DP I~lC\ES O C' `7 CU With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed Date G,2 To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed L/ Date To:. Deschutes County Commissioners From: With regard to the pmPosed text amendment-to allow Wedding venues on EFU land in Deschutes County Ply register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote X S for this text amendment. / eN 4-- k C,"~~ Date ra-tu 0 d ~ To: Deschutes County Board of Cominissioners From: I am a citizen of Deschutes County and I urge you to vote yes on the text amendment which would allow Wedding Venues on EFU zoned property in Deschutes County. These venues provide a positive influence to the economy of Deschutes County and should be allowed to continue as a vital resource to the economic health of Deschutes County. 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These venues provide a positive influence to the economy of Deschutes County and should be allowed to continue as a vital resource to the economic health of Deschutes County. st signed Date To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: &Z,ai With regard to. the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote _FS for this text amendment. Signed Date ~/j'" To: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners From: 4 I am a citizen of Deschutes County and I urge you to vote yes on the text amendment which would allow Wedding Venues on EFU zoned property in Deschutes County. These venues provide a positive influence to the economy of Deschutes County and should be allowed to continue as a vital resource to the economic health of Deschutes County. I Y ~ r~ l Signed C Date To: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners From: O V enr' ter 7 20 1 I am a citizen of Deschutes County and I urge you to vote yes on the text amendment which would allow Wedding Venues on EFU zoned property in Deschutes County. These venues provide a positive influence to the economy of Deschutes County and should be allowed to continue as a vital resource to the economic health of Deschutes County. Sign 1Z1Z6 d Date 5 To: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners From: Ix- -7-~ I am a citizen. of Deschutes County and I urge you to vote yes on the text amendment which would allow Wedding Venues on EFU zoned property in Deschutes County. These venues provide a positive influence to the economy of Deschutes County and should be allowed to continue as a vital resource to the economic health of Deschutes County. Signed Date To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: C_ /,57q, 0 With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in.Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed Date To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: L f'2 /-''F _ Z--.4 r--A Ye lv~ l With regard to the proposed text amendment, to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes Coln : - strongly a you to vote YES for this text amendment Signed - -1 t - y 4 Date L t D To: Deschutes county Board of Commissioners From: 51 (0 As a concerned citizen of Deschutes County I would like to voice my opinion concerning the proposedtext amendment to allow Wedding. Venues on EFU zoned land in Deschutes County. These venues are good for the people who utilize them, provide for and contribute to tourism dollars for the businesses in the county, and are a healthy positive contribution to the economic health of Deschutes County. I urge you to allow this text amendment for EFU zoned land ' Deschutes County: JA. f Signed Date- L To: Deschutes County Commissioners J With regard to the proposed. text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. 'These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed 1 l~ Date t ~ . A To: Deschutes County Commissioners From- With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. .I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed ' S ! A `ti Date r To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: 02 1770I With regard' to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action- These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. r Signed Hate } 05 o ~3 To: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners From: , T r It ~l . /vl uL fz So S-(A-IqT- - f- ' ~OD, Of--- '7/7701 As a concerned citizen of Deschutes County I would like to voice my opinion concerning the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU zoned land in Deschutes County. These venues are good for the people who utilize them, provide for and contribute to tourism dollars for the businesses in the county, and are a healthy positive contribution to the economic health of Deschutes County- I urge you to allow this tent amendment for EFU zoned land in Deschutes Coun% Signed Date To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: SOIUm,P. ~ -P✓LIr C ---U V 0 z n h-e-~ t K,, . --t3.C yuk 0 K- 01 10 With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed ! C Date r, it ch To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: ~g tOO 7044, Olt With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed %✓L~-Q VAW0-~~ Date D g To: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners From: - 11 I am a citizen of Deschutes County and I urge you to vote yes on the text amendment which would allow Wedding Venues on EFU zoned property in Deschutes County. These venues provide a positive influence to the economy of Deschutes County and should be allowed to continue as a vital resource to the economic health of Deschutes County. i ~ Signed Date ~ J,t) b To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: ~4,/ A BAM 1 Yo- fox t5 m, 'SvNPiOEe- 4 q?1~ With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed S . s ~ Date Z To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: i I<e At I " SO 3-am ~s D~. bald, or VIK- With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes ty. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed o- Date To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: X C9 C) 6 With regard to the proposed text amendment, to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. i strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed Date To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: 4110 With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Sign J Date To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: , Scar l h a 7A TV OAJ ~f . 2- With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes Co ty. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed Date Z _ 0 . d To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vow YES for this text amendment. Signed ^ Date 7Z- '3--0~ To: Deschutes County Commissioners From:► j V ✓v! y Y 'no 10414. 1~5-4 With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed ~/~iTjyf ¢ ~ . Date To:. Deschutes County Commissioners From: 'With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land m Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote IM for this text amendment. Signed Date , 2~ 2 /v~ VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. 1 also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. 1 urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank youi Name: r a! Address: 12 Signature: Date: % ' 0 9 VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of Input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for ail concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank yowl Chi 0 t; ~-44 0 Name: 400 Address: /p N, Gy A~f~- a~2 Signal Date: Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Name:.- `hit ~ Address: V52-2J6 SW « Gk JA. 19Qa'UQArk0Vt\t~~ Date: - 42 3 Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We, should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Na me : Address. 1 ~ h11~J i n Date: Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 ' r Name: K 4'm . Address: BeJ-d Date: 01 /01 ~0C/ Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special....-the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful.that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Name: I A Address Date: 1/, ag Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that.own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Name: %iyr rr~ Address: z io z.s s~.rr~ ~n~ cM n2 &jlv crp-u 7,7el Date: _ ~ 96C Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA--48-9 Name:.--N~ ? c Address: Z 0 iVlcl,~ ~cs~s` VDr- Date : 11- 31 - 0 Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Name: Address: -i I' Date: 1;~i~ VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. if the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4`Y0 of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: 1. V ,1 v~~'`~ Address:E uL' VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: chri Address:1,~~?,1 iv U) Ak& Signatur . Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 49'0 of the days In the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! ice(--~-- 73 ' Address: _ l2~ Signal Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: r~'tNi7l~tt `f Address: Signature:' Date: r 1.~/~ r VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you I }...r, fits Name: Address:~517Ir Signature: Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. i understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. 1 urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable'for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: t~ 12 ir1 Address: a,,,_ m'v Signal Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you? Name: G!( XY ( Y1A.. Address: ~J'Zt~ lA~ tr ay-YVur1'1 Signal Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: KtYY) . Address: LOZ-( 79 VAC-ClAth r PXM b R- q -7-70/ Signature: Date: Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on to a en m t "TA-o8-9 Name: / .S V(qocI15~ Address: Q-9526- Date: r January!, 2009 To whom It may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current tent amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The Income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my famllyl I We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes Countyl Name, yt a ~u Address: _ 1-7 7c:~, Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family! I We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sitesl We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! S Name: ~r e ^ C Address: ! -rj lanuaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department i am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family!! We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! Nan Add Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family! 1 We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! rG~ Nam 6 Address: (,~L - '?l ) 7~' Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family! 1 We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites) We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please---- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes Countyl G Address: 7,031 4CIC/24 ~ " ~7 Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my familyl I We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes Countyl Name: Address: ~"1711 1 &4QK Il - VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. if the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in `the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank youI Name: l~,fel-ia- Address: 2.60 i! (S 9-77201 Signature: Date: ,(,Z `lG VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. . I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name:=it f;J~f,f X-- Address: y 1 Signal Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! I Name: (7 C ` ro S'S Gt rl 4-A -0~ Address:-7 N 4 Uu~e r rEr, ~ ~r y .e.. ~a r► n ~ d/~ 9 ~ 7 ~ C~ Signature: L, Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address: 5/S--I- /i, a-J . . Signature: Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: b" Address:_ t}i i1 Signature:, Date: 1-- 1 "4 VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: 1 am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farmlands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. if the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Nam( Add r( Signal Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL, LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: 1 am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: -E,439 Addr Signa Date: ess: ture: f „1~1 CIc Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my familyl1 We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There Is a large community need forthese outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy In Deschutes County! Name: Address: Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family!! We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sitesl We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! Name: l Address: 2 0 Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family!! We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! Name: Address: C\)S S`~ Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family!! We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sitesl We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! Name:. t`A@J A V A L~,TD Address: I ~ 0 ~ p (SAC Cj ~r Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my familyl! We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! Name:-Mr, 1 L 161 )e-/1 Address: 0) lanuaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern J Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family! I We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! Name: &r7,U) C. Cch Address: oZ 1 Cv (v cc Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family]] We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites] We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes Countyl Name: L~"- ~ Address: p `jG~ L--l 1 ~ 21 P VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. if the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank youl Name Addre Signat Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written i understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: J' L;1) Address: Signature: ,t. Date: U VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! J C:HC Name: l , Address: 1 /~"tiV G'l ;'tea 0 06'. Signature: Date: c, VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address: Signature: j . Date: ; t Document Reproduces Poorly (Archived) VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. if the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomena[ economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address: -4ry % -7 -70 Signature: - Date: 1' 1 ; 7 / G~~ VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address: Document R~,produccs Poorly (A.-citived) t VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address: -o Signature: Dater ~ ~ j VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 1S weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: y) Address: C~N: N (i C4 tY' Signal Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff- I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it Is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum ZS weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! zxl Name: Date: d11111'4 VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank youl Name: r~cJ n Addre Signal Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address: _~~J Signal Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name Addre Signal Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address: V::,O - Signature: Date: l VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. i urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only IS weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank youl Name: & 't,l,\, Address: ~V plita SeSs Signal Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: -J O/~ -Dl MUn17 Address: i fo S;- Signature: i a Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written l understand that the limit would be only 1S weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank youl Name: X- PA-,o Address: c 17'702._. Signature: Date: O 9 VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: 1 am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. 1 also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: _ KA"'t,V A-- M Address:- j?•(,~_ f(,j P. al'. 1972 °1 0 Signature:. JA Date: I ' ~11. VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to focal people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. if the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address: L)C,Ato 11 K- D r D2-- Signature: C^ Date: I . -T) Wk- L VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. if the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address: Signature: r Document Reproduces POCriy (Archived) Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: t Address: -i,:t Signaturk. Date: \ 1~ J9 VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. 1 understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address: Signal Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. i also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written 1 understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! BOJ7 J Name: 9"? m I cu_ Address: y- 5 G/ I C 1 IF Signature: Date: 1 / ~a cl VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address:` Signature: Date: ' VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. if the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Address: Document Raprodu,-,r~T',Qwr,y r (Archived) Signature: Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: F- Address: Signature: Date: _ 2,?, LO VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. 1 understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: Luf Address: r- 0-,E l l r I LI`~ C\-neN L, Signature: Date: V l' Z-U • o J VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 40/0 of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! ~~Arch v Signature: Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. 1 understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. 1 believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: cart 1~ c~ Address: 9 2(D Al L-i g v~ is t d ~ mac( ?**6 1 Signature: Date: t ~l Zoe VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08.9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: 15-) ~5e gv~ 14 Address: OW ~770~ Signature: Date: ~`7C)~ . VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written 1 understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank youl Name: Address: n(ci. -1-) n 1 Signature:Q,,1,-,, , Date: _ i i " c c`l VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this Is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. ! urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it Is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! Name: 11t1 A- A/ 0 Address: c;~ ? S !V co'~Ci7~-~vY3 Signature: a Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL. LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. if the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank yowl Name: Ci Address: 7S Signature: ~ P, 17 -0/ Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: i am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written 1 understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that Is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank yowl Name: _ Address: dl Signature: gall Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive Issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. 1 urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 49o' of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank youI Name: C5~ Address: ZZ Z' Signature: ,~i. Date: / . _ c VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you! r. Name:,," Address: 6 Signature: Date: Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family!! We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! Name: Ct Address: i~~ Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family!! We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there Is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sitesl We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! Name Add re Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family!! We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sitesl We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! Name: Address:- Pl 1,5 0~ 04 -4 re 14.4 OIL T70 lanuaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department 1 am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family!! We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! i I,, 1 - (Ylkt Name: l~ 1G~ Address: f2 w m2-, q 7 Z0 1 Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family! 1 We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENTTA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes Countv! Nam Addr ""J!~E~ L,D & - I /-)E 9272o Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family! I We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. in our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! Name: 1 ~40~~ Address: 1262 3~, C-710 Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family!! We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! /E~~1Cfi Name: Address: P 6j, Januaryl, 2009 To whom it may concern J Deschutes County Commissioners and Development Department I am writing as a concerned person whose livelihood will be affected by the current text amendment before Deschutes County, regarding the usage of farm lands for weddings. The income provided from these weddings at family farms greatly affects my family!! We make a living working for a catering company which contracts to do these events. Especially in these unsettling economic times we should be promoting these well run business's and enable them to flourish. In our years of service to these hosting farms we have found them to be a blessing to the community. They provide safe, well run, beautiful, events that enable local brides to be married in their home town. Most of these farms started allowing weddings after being repeatedly approached by couples seeking outdoor venues. Even with the farms currently operating there is a shortage of venues and we get asked constantly for referrals. There is a large community need for these outdoor sites! We encourage you to find a way to allow these weddings to take place. We encourage you to provide the leadership that this County needs in promoting well run family enterprises. Please----- VOTE YES ON TEXT AMMENDMENT TA-08-9 and let us promote a healthy economy in Deschutes County! Name Address:_ I Aq P~ cff~,, GyZ k 1 VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would tike you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that It Is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written 1 understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank youl Name: lma-%y Address: Signature: Date: [~3 VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank youl Name: Address: /LJ7Z / VZz;, P Signature: Date: VOTE YES ON TA-08-9 and ALLOW WEDDINGS ON RURAL LANDS Deschutes County Planners, Commissioners, and Staff: I am a concerned citizen of Deschutes County and would like you to approve the passage of TA-08-9 that would allow weddings on farm lands in Deschutes County. I understand that this is a sensitive issue and it should be approached with a great deal of input from all those involved. I urge an open mind when dealing with the proposed code changes. I believe that there is a way to host weddings on farm lands, providing a valuable service to local people and our local economy, and also be good neighbors. I also believe that it is the job of the Deschutes County Commissioners to find the method that will best enable this to happen. I urge you to listen to the economic facts. The outdoor wedding business provides a great deal to the local economy, with very limited impact, as it is mainly on Saturdays for four months of the summer. If the amendment passes as written I understand that the limit would be only 15 weddings per year. If the farms managed do the maximum 15 weddings allowed per season, that is a mere 4% of the days in the year. There has to be a way to make that minimal impact work for the phenomenal economic return to Deschutes County business's, especially in these economic times. Please devote your time, attention, and energy into finding a way to make this amendment workable for all concerned. I urge you to vote yes on TA-08-9 and allow weddings on farms in Deschutes County for the betterment of Deschutes County. Thank you] Name:-- f it-~►V ~C Address: Signal Date: Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Name: .5Wannm ,A Address: Igo sgL~ 1frnotci to r . Date: c ,te-i ~2~0, Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Name: Address: Date: :f R D'C' Blt Reproduces Pouf,!Y (Archived) Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Name: Address. r. Date: t- nt Reprc6Lcas Jam: . Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote Yvon the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Name: Address: t Date: '~TChiV Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We shoul,#,be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which wo4ld°allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Name; Address: ,i Date: , . < Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Name: Address: Date: Attention Deschutes County Commissioners and Planners: This letter is one of support for the text amendment currently before you which would allow weddings on farm lands. Our small farms and ranches are one of the things that make Bend so special.....the feeling of rural beauty and land, the endless views, the fields and animals, the ponds etc. Some of the people that own this land have been generous enough to share their homes with couples seeking to be married in this beautiful outdoor setting, with limited impact on neighbors. We should be so grateful that they allow us that privilege and joy! We urge you to vote YES on the text amendment which would allow weddings on farms and which would allow us the pleasure of hosting our most treasured gatherings there. YES on text amendment TA-08-9 N a m e : ,Flenn 4/1, -e Ss e4 Address: -1-Ou ci to r),eca s tAcIl e L4,, J?-*;I C, o ye- Date: I / ZO Q Mark L. & Carrie J. Christiansen 2784 NW Fairway Heights Bend, OR 97701 (541) 389-4075 October 26, 2008 Deschutes County Community Development Planning Department 117 NW Lafayette Ave Bend, OR 97701 Re: Country Land Use To Whom It May Concern: We have had many opportunities to enjoy the beautiful scenery and outdoor activities that can be found in Bend and the surrounding areas of Deschutes County, Oregon. As active members of our Community we also attend and/or participate in many gatherings and functions that are held in those same areas. We would encourage the Deschutes County Planners to consider allowing Country Gathering Associates to use their properties to hold outdoor events and provide a service to private parties and organizations that are looking for these services. There is a need for these services. As a members of several organizations, we have found it is becoming increasingly difficult to find locations that can accommodate sizable groups and/or offer a scenic outdoor venue. One would anticipate that such an offering would take into consideration the need for rules, regulations and guidelines to protect both the Country Gathering Associates and their neighbors. With proper implementation and consideration to detailed planning an endeavor such as this could be beneficial to the community, the County, the Country Gathering Associates and the many tourists and visitors that come to Central Oregon. Think of the boost such offerings could give to tourism in Central Oregon and our Bend economy. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Carrie j. ristiansen 44~jt -6e 4 - Mark L. Christiansen October 15, 2008 Planning Commission To those in concern: I have read in our local paper the issues of many of our rural area land owners, who are attempting to provide a service by preparing their large acreage areas for use of those wishing to be married in a beautiful environment. This certainly is a need in Central Oregon. Interestingly, Bend, Oregon as well as the city of Redmond has developed major advertising campaigns to enhance visitors to come to see our beautiful cities and sights. We, as a community are always happy to show off our beautiful Cascade Mountains, our gorgeous lakes and rivers. It stands to reason that many would want to come here to use these wonderful natural settings for their weddings. From experience, in planning one of our daughter's weddings in Napa/Sonoma area, it was interesting to note that weddings held there are very seldom held indoors. Consequently, there are few buildings to house an event such as weddings, so most are done outside. Why? The answer is the beauty of the vineyards, and hills of the wine country. These two cities are doing a tremendous business in the wedding market. Not to mention, catering, florists, rental equipment, wedding coordination, etc. This means jobs for many people, and monies in the city treasury. Let us not forget the wedding guests filling up hotel rooms and spending money in our towns. The concerns are that the noise, car dust can be disturbing. This should be a consideration. However, if guidelines were set up by those interested in providing this wedding service on their property and they were upheld by their own security or other measures it could be a very beneficial and profitable situation for everyone concerned. I highly recommend that this situation be explored so that all could benefit. Sincerely, orchid Macri Bend, Oregon j.G' .fir... ~.i:~.~ifvSl;~i:. n.. October 16, 2008 Deschutes County Bend, OR 97701 To Whom It May Concern: I would like to address the issue of the county allowing property owners to use their land for outdoor events. I think that it would be a mutually beneficial relationship where the county could be paid a fee, the landowner could profit from business and the purchaser would have an incredible lifetime memory. We are fortunate enough to live in one of the most magnificent landscapes in this country. With the right guidelines issued, our county could still preserve our beautiful land as well as profit economically. With the financial issues that lay ahead of Deschutes County at present, this avenue could help improve budget shortfalls. It will also greatly benefit those who are seeking to hold larger events and have so little too choose from. I urge you to consider an opportunity that is highly needed and most beneficial to all parties involved. Sincerely, 4,;-el Kim. Potter Deschutes County resident To whom it may concern; This letter is regarding the possibility of having weddings or events on E.F.U property. In my opinion by allowing property owners to have these gatherings it would open visitors eye's to the beauty of the area. This area is more than capable to handling traffic flow, and is a great opportunity to increase tourism within Central Oregon. This also has the potential to increase jobs and generate business for local caterers, florist, event coordinators and supply companies. Being self employed, I know the importance of generating new business. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and please consider the;idea presented above. Elizabeth Wilson October 22, 2008 To Deschutes County Commissioners Subject: Events held on country property in Deschutes County - Deschutes County property tax is increasing and yet many, many property owners are being penalized in their attempt to legally use their property to provide a variety of services. These small (and some times large) farms are critically important to the Central Oregon area (undeveloped open spaces). They provide services at a reduced expense over an event formally held in the city. Many people will not schedule an event unless it is in the country due to cost and location. - The newspaper accounts of events held on country property in Deschutes County portray an uneven enforcement of code regarding use (catered weddings, musical events, etc.). In these troubled times it is important that the scheduled and licensed events have support from even enforcement of county code. Most events occur several times during the May through September once or twice a month. The property owners are normally responsible people that work very hard at making certain that traffic and noise are controlled. From the newspaper accounts, it seems that some property owners are continuing to operate ignoring code requirements while those that are law abiding property owners are being penalized waiting for the county to accept recommendations put before them. This begs a questions about, Why??? Who is asking for money???? Other counties in Oregon have resolved these issues and provided a clear and fair quide line to property owners. Sincerely, Donna Trussell (city dweller that loves the county.) Deschutes County property tax payer 61399 Blakely Rd. Bend, OR James G. Louden 8181 Sora Court Redmond, Oregon 97756 1-541-519-0448 January 4, 2009 To: Deschutes County Planning Department Subject: Wedding Events in the EFU Zone If a family owning EFU acreage can supplement their farm income by providing wedding events at their ranch then all gain. A service is provided for the marrying couple. Friends and family traveling to Deschutes County for the events provide local support to businesses utilized and funds are generated for farm maintenance and irrigating. For several years I raised cattle and alfalfa in Tumalo. The financial returns where slim on 80 acres, if any, and the hours are long. In this era of urban lifestyle, exposing more people to farm environment will be beneficial. Jim Louden bendbulletin.com Weddings at the ranch Published: July 29. 2008 4:00AM PS The, Bulletin I am writing in response to the articles and letters written recently regarding owners of small farms having weddings in a rural environment. My husband and i live directly south of The Gardens at Flying Diamond Ranch. We have lived next door to Kelly and J.R. for nearly three years and have had no problems as a result of the weddings there. Our neighbors are courteous, keep their property well- maintained and the festivities are always over before 11:00 p.m. I actually look forward to the summer weddings with their celebration of love, hope and great music. We have not experienced added traffic, dust or visits from law enforcement. The horses and livestock on the surrounding properties create more dust and more noise than the wedding parties. The county didn't seem to have a problem allowing hundreds of motor coaches to use the same road and park rows of recreation vehicles on the corner of Elk Horn and South Canal during the Family Motorcoach Convention. The slow- moving vehicles created a lot more dust and extra traffic in our neighborhood.than any of the weddings. Our county officials need to consider each wedding business individually and not make judgements until they have asked their neighbors. Debbie Byers Redmond Published Daily in Bend Oregon by Western Communications, Inc. © 2008 www.bendbulletin.c®m Deschutes County Community Development 117 NW Lafaette Ave, Bend, OR 97701 Jan 3, 200$• Deschutes County, This letter is in support of TA-0$-9. I have spent my entire life working in the agricultural industry in Central Oregon. I know first hand how challenging it is to make a living off of farm land in this area. If allowing EFU zoned land owners to host a regulated number of events per year can generate enough additional income to help maintain their farms, then I believe that is a better use of the land then seeing it dried up or developed. John Henry 408-0221 Community Development Department/ Deschutes County January 1, 2009 Re: Text amendment TA-08-9 / Wedding and Event venues on EFU land in Deschutes County To whom it may concern: i am taking the time to write this letter as I feet you should be aware of my situation, and many future brides like me. Recently t started looking state wide for an outdoor venue to host my wedding, and because Bend is a favorite spot of my families it was suggested that I look In that direction. It was our hope that vacations could be combined with our celebration as it is centrally located for many of the perspective guests coming from up and down the entire west coast. I researched several different wedding places and was quite excited to begin making personal visits. Bend's family farms had so much to offer!! Imagine my disappointment and disbelief when I called to make these arrangements and was told that farm / outdoor weddings in Deschutes County were on hold pending permitting. I cannot imagine such a thing! I am so disappointed. The reason Bend is often chosen as a destination for visitors is the beauty of the natural surroundings, and the uniqueness of the area. It seems very short sighted as a county seeking to promote tourism, to throw up hurdles which discourage this very suitable business. Each of the venues I spoke with were very up front on their requirements and restrictions, explaining that they must be aware of being good neighbors. We had no problem with their requirements, timelines, or noise restrictions, as we really want to be able to be married in one of those beautiful areas. The most appealing farms all had very definite rules which we are prepared to adhere to. If this is the case I am a loss as to why a few people can be responsible for shutting down such a valuable and desirable service. I understand that you will be holding public meetings soon regarding this issue and I wanted you to hear this side of the story. Please know that if this text amendment is defeated it will be a sad loss to the local quality of life you currently enjoy there, and to the future economic growth of your area. I urge your councils to vote YES on this amendment and keep Bend, Bendl Sincerely, Megan Buechler 6612 SW Canyon Lane Portland, Oregon 97225 From: Dan Dubay [dj@dandubay.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 8:34 PM To: A Bend Cottage Experience Subject: Re: Wedding News It is with deep concern that I write regarding the situation that faces not only the venues that will be effected by the amendment decision, but the effect we will see on others that are struggling in our current economy. The effect will be immediate should residential venues be declined the opportunity to provide a professional service to local couples and those planning destination events. When one venue is put out of business, the other existing venues will certainly pick up the bookings. But when those venues reach there saturation points, clients will be forced to move elsewhere, taking with them one-hundred to two-hundred guests from Central Oregon who would have stayed in our resorts and hotels, dined at our restaurants, fueled their vehicles and fueled our economy. Yes, thinks will get better eventually, but I don't believe denying business in our present state is wise. Lastly, many of the venues being discussed have not ignored comments from neighbors, but tried to create a workable environment for all concerned. In over three years of providing music at outdoor events in Central Oregon, I have yet to have a law enforcement official arrive to state that there was a sound issue. Respectfully, Dan Dubay Dan Dubay Professional DJ Service January 7, 2009 Deschutes County Commissioners: With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a small business owner of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County. My business over the last year has been impacted in a positive manor due to venues of these types. By not allowing weddings at these venues my business is impacted by a 25% loss of revenue, an amount of approximately $45000.00 per wedding season, this is a loss that cannot be replaced when there are no other venues of this type being allowed to operate in Deschutes County. After the recent decision on the Lopez's property, known as Lavender Pond, I had immediate cancellations of weddings the day following the decision. These cancellations have resulted in $7500.00 loss of revenue for my business and loss of income for my family. This amount does not include the amount loss for other vendors that will have also lost revenue due to this decision. These weddings have moved to venues out of the area which impacts us all. We have the opportunity to bring destinations weddings to the Central Oregon area which in translates into economic growth for our area. Please realize you have the opportunity in your hands to assist Central Oregon in bringing economic growth and create jobs in Deschutes County. Thank you, Deanna Brainerd Flowers by Deanna 63213 Eastview Drive Bend, Oregon 97701 r ( j`°`'°r„3 ~~1:•~~: fir _ .h... ~~f`~ ..t i- ;~,~it ~ :1~" t `Irv r 1•.,. (~-•."^.1 i/' ~ t,..~ ~ f 'l~rrp,,.f ~~~i.~''~~ .f',u+~d'`J ko •r,CA~ -t: ~~~.:~'r f Air^' ~ ~ - ~ " ~ . ^`...x~ \ i->~ '''•`I 3~~.~t S~••~. .;n ,r ti. . ~~d r ~ f' 4 ...E . A ~/\ll i.,,.... E `~E i f ~F~< r ' ~:m,... ~..1''t •r? ♦ni'~ ~ ~ E .4•k~~~... f r" r. y ::.:...:.....f 1/) G r~ + s b, ! e' (Archavatr Deschutes County Commissioners- My great-great grand parents came to Oregon in 1850, as farmers. In 1871 my great- grandfather moved to Central Oregon to farm and ranch. Today my father, my three brothers, a brother- in-law, and I still work the land. We are native Oregonians. We ARE farmers and ranchers. Farming and ranching has changed over the years from raising wheat and chickens, to crops such as turf for lawns and flower seeds. Beef and sheep are joined by ostrich meat. Diversity is good for the land. What has not changed is the need to survive on our lands and be good stewards at the same time. I believe that being able to combine farming and ranching with the enterprise of people gathering, IS an appropriate way for people to enjoy the farm while being good stewards. I am looking for a "YES" vote in support of this amendment. i believe that a "YES" vote will PRESERVE a way of life for me and m.y;grand children. Thank you. First of all I want to thank you for this opportunity to speak on a topic I feel strongly about. As you can see by the number of people in attendance this is a polarizing topic. What this is about to me is about protecting a tradition that is fading away more and more in Central Oregon. Growing up in an agricultural area you learn from and early age sustaining a family on a small farm is difficult if not impossible. Allowing EFU zoned land owners to hold events gives people an oppurtunity to protect a tradition that is some cases has been in the family for many generations. 1 think it is important to emphasize that these venues are not looking to use a loop hole to get rich. Rather, its a sensible, safe, and much needed side business, perfect to generate the income necessary to recoup the losses many small farms take throughout the year. With the trying economic times everyone in our area is facing I think it is imperative that the zoning board to allow for these venues to continue operating on larger EFU zoned properties. The business generated by these venues reaches far beyond just the families on who's land they are held. Florists, rental places, caterers, photographers, hair-dressers just to name a few, and the public in general, benefit from these events. As someone who is engaged to be married this summer, I can say there is no other place I would want to spend the most important day of my life then on a little cattle rach in the country..We looked at other venues at resorts, churches and the like but this one felt like home. My bride and I both loved the simple, rural and relaxed feel it offered. I am lucky enough to have the owners, JR and Kelly Brown, as close friends and they are allowing us the use of their property at no charge. Having grown up with JR I cannot believe the changes that have been made on there acreage since they have been holding events. The proceeds have allowed them to beautify their property and use a true family business to hold on to their family farm. Many weekends JR, Kelly and family are in the garden doing the tedious work needed to upkeep the property, when you know JR would rather be roping steers or watching his kids activities. I think it is great their business has allowed their children to run the same 40 acres that their father, grandmother and great-grandfather did before them. October 2, 2008 Attention: Deschutes County Planners Deschutes County Commissioners RE: Ranch Weddings and Events Our family recently had the incredible pleasure of hosting our daughter's wedding reception at A Silver Moon Ranch out on Neff Road. It was an extraordinary day for us - and the perfect venue for a family that loves our community. It's with sadness that I've learned of the possibility these ranch wedding may be unable to continue. I know from our own experience in shopping for a venue, that there really aren't that many places in Central Oregon for wedding receptions, particularly given our growing population. And when you factor in cost, there are even. fewer that could be considered affordable. Golf clubs'and restaurants are beyond the means of most - and most people's private residences can't accommodate a wedding crowd. It's my understanding the issues are mostly with traffic and noise. Our gathering was only 100 people and the traffic impact certainly seemed negligible. The block of Neff, on which A Silver Moon sits, probably experienced only 10 minutes of increased traffic congestion when people arrived - in less than 45 cars. People leave weddings at different times, so a car here and there would go virtually unnoticed. Furthermore, ours was an alcohol free celebration, so there were no potentially impaired drivers. Regarding noise, I found our DJ's speaker volume to be actually quite low. Conversations were easy and there was no need to speak "over" the music. Our reception was over at 8:30 p.m. - a totally decent hour in anybody's book. I find it hard to believe that neighboring ranches, if they could even hear music or voices, would be bothered at that hour. As with most weddings, we had friends and family visiting from all over the country. Many had never been to Bend before. I must say that our community wowed them, and the natural beauty of a Central Oregon ranch showcases our area at its finest. Any town can offer an- event At an unremarkable banquet room, but Central Oregon is truly unique and special. I think we as a community should capitalize on this. Our friends will return to Bend and-they will spend -their money here - and possibly buy real estate. I know there is even a market for Bend as a destination wedding city - again, good for our local economy and for all the support services involved in weddings. We certainly don't want untitled my name is xzac Rodgers and z am in support of allowing the weddings and events to continue on farms in Deschutes county z think that the venues themselves offer something unique and needed in central Oregon. As a young man I have had the opportunity to go a few of the events at various places, and felt that when and if r get married, i would like the chance to be married in the country as my older relatives have been. Relatives from more urban areas have been to these same events and have said how unique and beautiful these places are. I think as central Oregonians we should do all we can to keep such places open for future generations to enjoy. Page 1 JR Brown Jan.6, 2009 4691 SW Helmholtz Way Redmond, OR 97756 Deschutes County Development, I am in favor of TA-08-9. I am asking you to please consider the implications involved with denying EFU land owners the opportunity to host events. This is not the time to be regulating income opportunities for the land owners and the vendors involved. I am also asking that you please separate the EFU issue from the MUA issue and that you give the applicants of TA-08-9 a fair chance. Sincerely, JR Brown untitled Thank you for taking the time to read this, as it is something i feel strongly about. Members of my family have been involved in agriculture in the Bend area for many years, and I think that allowing EFU zoned properties to hold events are a great way to keep the farmin gg tradition of Central Oregon alive in a time where you are seeing more and more o-F them go under. From another standpoint I also see the value that these venues hold in their ability to create income for a number of different business people. I have a friend in Redmond who has done numerous weddings as a hairdresser, and I know she is thankful for the opportunity that having more venues available has given her. Please take into consideration not only those affected first-hand by your decision, but also those who might be affected further down the line. I understand the difficult decision you are faced with, and I hope you can come together and decide to allow these events to continue Resx D rev page 1 From the ruling made previously on this topic which prevents MUA zoned properties from holding events, it is evident that all involved understand that no two properties are the same. In no way do I feel that one property owners should have their rights infringed upon because of a neighbor's desires to have these events. That being said, when there is no problem with neighbors, the county and its commissioners should not stand in the way of a landowners right to use his or her property to its fullest potential. In closing the last 20 years has brought great changes to Central Oregon. The same way a city must grow, so must its citizens. Many of these land owners are simply looking for a way in which to change with the times while still holding onto the farming and ranching traditions of the past. Please allow these small farm owners to continue holding their events. When considering this topic remember the time when a man could go to his neighbors and say 'We are having some people over for a wedding tonight. Once you hear the music, come over, grab a plate of food and enjoy a dance." Thank you for your time. • Y~ ~3 ' ~Gr vv v~~ Michael Aid Date: 01/08/2009 4:30 PM From: "Michael Aid" <MichaelAid@topproducer.com> To: kellybrown97756@yahoo.com Subject: Wedding Venues To Whom It Might Concern, I am writing this letter in support of the Wedding Venues in Deschutes County. There is a need in Deschutes County for places where people can meet and have a social function. As the population grows, public parks and rent able indoor venues are becoming less available and expensive. Many people would like to have their wedding or other social gathering out doors, in a safe and secure space. Many of the Bend City Parks are available, but the space is shared with other park visitors. Our Founding Fathers and the Law Makers that followed them have done there best to preserve our way of life, and protect the rural lands. They did not foresee that the small acreages in Central Oregon would not support their owners as agricultural lands. The cost of production of crops and hay exceed the value of the crop in many cases. The only reason to continue is because of the fann defend benefits, and the cost of the back taxes. The Wedding Venues are a great way for owners to cover the costs of maintaining the land and help sustain the rural nature of the land. I understand that these venues need to be regulated to preserve the rural atmosphere and rights of their neighbors. Many smaller parcels would not lend themselves to this use. I see many of these venues as a successful and creative way to fill a need. I. urge the Deschutes County leadership to find a way for these venues and their owners to continue. I believe in property rights, and the right of people to assemble. Michael Aid, ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI. Principal Broker Residential and Commercial Oregon CRS Chapter President. 2008 685 SE Third St., Bend,OR 97702 Direct 541-815-1605 Office 541-388-8989 Fax 541-388-1771 Mai chae]Aid @Tol)Pi-oducer.com www.RelocateToCentra]Oregon.com www.OregonCRS.org If you do not wish to receive future emails, please click the link to Unsubscribe: Unsubscribe. Untitled To whom it may concern-- be I am writing this to give my support to the wedding venues you are going to holding a hearing on in the near future. As a life long Dechutes county resident, T think it is important to keep the agriculuture aspect of life in central Oregon alive. My family has owned property between send and Redmond for nearly thirty years, and recently we had to make the hard decision to stop farming the land, as it was no longer profitable. it is important to not take the focus away from farming in EPU zonesd areas, but z feel i n no way does allowing families to supplement their income by holding events seem deteremntal to the country way of life many of us grew up in. Thank you Samantha Rodgers Page 1 untitled To the Board-- I am writing regarding the tough decision you will be faced with in the near future concerning EFU land, and the le ality of being able to hold events on land zoned as such. I think that in times like these we are facing economically, anything that a family can do to hold onto their land is the right decision. In talking with my older relatives and friends, the have stated that in times past many people were married on farms throughout central Oregon, and I think this is a tradition we should hold onto. Furthermore, I understand that if surrounding properties have a problem with the events, something needs to be done, as no owneer deseerves for their rights to be infringed upon. However, I think that in many of these areas you would be hard pressed to find a neighbor who has a problem with the venues, as they know first-hand how hard it is to keep a small farm going with nothing but agriculture. Thank you for reading this and I hope it has helped in the tough decision you must make. sincerely Randy Berry rf: Page 1 DEC-09-2008 12:23 PM October 10, Zoos Deschutes County To Whom It Msv Concern: % 2m writing this letter in support of Deschutes County albwing wedding and event venues to be located on EFU zoned land. In Nde of 2006 we -were rnuuTled at Gardena at the Flying Dian=d in Redmond. Not only where the 0"Mrs more than a ccoxzuthodating to our needs, but the venue itself was absolutely bemuaful. V* originally chose this site because it was one of the only venues in Ceatral Oregon that could accommodate the number of guest we had at our wedding. Another factor in our decision was; by resting this venue they did not male us use specific vendors. This gave us the 4tk to choose the vendors we wanted to male our day perfect. Anyone that takes the time to visit Gardens at the Flying Diamond wiU see the pride in ownership that the owners taise in their property it truly is a one of a lard event velure. WAtt all the hard work twee, and effort that the awners have put into the venue, it would be a tragedy if they were unable to share the location with others. V* strongly suggest that you tale: the time to visk this venue. Please don't take array the right for rural land owners to Operate these types of venues on their propert.% as you would be doing the general public a hKa disservice. & KendA Homing 1,01 P. 93 122+ NF 59*N STIkfET • REDMOND, OREGON • 97756 PKONEi 341.921.4978 January 9, 2009 To Whom it May Conce . Hello! I am writing this weddings on farms/outd, ! 17, 2008. Having growl ..........................._~f1.... space and the environme fittin g that my wedding . aside from golf courses. reasonable cost... ' ....................................1' .1 ~J...~,~. . Finding A Silver Moon key to the most special,., venue for us as well as it captures the beauty of ...ti . transformed for any occ ) (4f venues in Bend. _ . r _ ......a. _u~~ , •,.,z _ ¢ f ~J Lisa and Dave were als< they were on a farm, the a reasonable level and h they conveyed their rest community. I strongly urge the Des( gatherings to continue E unique nature of the Ce incorporate it into our n ^ " Y--2 ~ i t . I you need any additio: Sincerely, Amy Rewick Goldschn P t ~ J 1/8/0V' As property owners of EFU land in Deschutes County we feel that the request to hold events within the limits and restrictions that have been proposed should be approved. The proposed text amendment is reasonable for a wedding event venue and we feel the text amendment should therefore be approved. Darrin and Terese Kelley 6655 NE 33rdSt. Redmond, OR 97756 Attention; Deschutes County My husband and I, along with our three children, were married during the summer of 2007 at Silver Moon Ranch, owned and operated by Lisa and David McDonald. The intent of this letter is to address Deschutes County Conunissioners in regard to weddings being held on farmland in Deschutes County, As we all know, finding the person of your dreams and blending your lives together is a rare gift. I realize that a marriage is defined by the complete journey over a lifetime, not necessarily by the wedding ceremony itself, However, both history and tradition have proven that the wedding ceremony is critical. It is a celebration of the great fortune of love, the introduction and sharing of that love to fancily and friends, and the beginning steps to the journey of a lifetime together. It is representative of a very sacred conuilitment. For us, our commitment of marriage went beyond that of just man and wife. We were creating a new family by "blending" three existing children. We had made a very conscious decision to prioritize the upbringing of our children by remaining in Central Oregon, despite the limit of professional opportunities and the cost of living in a resort community. It was critical to hold our ceremony in a location that represented our commitment to Central Oregon, reflected our reverence for the natural environment of Central Oregon and our love for family and community. Having our wedding on the farmland at A Silver Moon Ranch reflected to our extended family and friends the natural wonder of Central Oregon and our decision to call this "home" for ourselves and otu children. Perhaps what we were looking for in a venue sounds like an unrealistically tall order. I assure. you that the majority of locations provided and available in the area would not have sufficed and could not have delivered the experience we had at A Silver Moon Ranch. Had Deschutes County restricted use of farmlands for wedding/ceremony venues and had we not been able to enjoy the professionalism and genuine investment of Lisa and David McDonald, our dream would not have been possible. We are eternally grateful to Che McDonalds for allowing us the use of their property at a price that our burgeoning family could afford. To think of someone else missing that opportunity to begin their lives so beautifully, saddens me deeply. At the risk of sounding overly sentimental, I'd like to share that on our wedding day my beautiful 10 year old step-daughter wrote "this was the best day of my life" on otu- wedding quilt. Clearly without the help of the McDonald's and the use of their property, our dream wedding would have gone unrealized. The McDonalds work tirelessly to insure that their couples begin their lives according to their dreams, however it is never at the expense of the well-being of their neighbors. They are consummate professionals and run their weddings with great respect to their community. This is proven by their unyielding adherence to county rules and regulations in regard to time and noise ordinances, vehicle parking, etc. 4 to make it difficult for people to get married here and have them take their dollars elsewhere! I believe that ranch weddings fill an important need in our community, not only socially and culturally, but economically as well. The U.S. wedding industry is a huge one and it's been growing here. To prohibit ranch weddings will undoubtedly have a ripple effect to other local businesses and not be good for Bend in the long run. Respectfully submitted, r Barbara S efen 18-year Bend resident and local business owner DEC-09-2009 12:55 PM Dear Deschutes County Commissioners, P. 05 This latter is sent in support of keeping our Rural Event Venues, Lasing this freedom of choice for rural events would have a huge negative financial Impact on the focal vendors and business community that beneRt greatly from the out of town visitors. We have been photographing weddings locally for over i5 years and t can tell you without a doubt that it is these wonderful rural locations coupled with out stunning outdoor backdrops that draw people from for & wide, This is a huge wedding destination area and not everyone wants to have their weddings at big resorts as lovely as they are, We really nggd these rural event venue locations. It we do not allow the rural event venues to continue I fear that this will push future business out of this area to places that do allow it. Therefore, our community loses, it would be very foolish to turn this business away, most especielly in this time of economic crisis. Respectfully submitted, Julianne Meyers 11 J"M~ untitled I am stating my opinion about the upcoming hearing on wedding and event venues. z feel that it is important to allow every citizen the every advantage that their property allows them. I have lived near areas in which weddings have been help for many years, and have had no problem with them. z don't want to ramble on about my thoughts, but I think all can agree that in the current economic state we are in around central oregon, to stop a safe, harmless means of income is in noone's best interest. Thank you Cody Pearson page 1 Central Oregon is a resort community. Much of our economy relies on the influx of tourism and the desire of people to come and experience our natural wonders and community. T cannot fathom how, in such lean economic times, it would be in the best interest of our community to restrict the use of farmlands for wedding venues. Not only would this eliminate beautiful venues for locals to utilize. it would also dissuade couples from outside our region to come to Central Oregon and invest their money in our local economy. The decision to do so would be a direct contradiction to the towisni economy we thrive on and directly conflict with the entrepreneurial spirit of this country and individuals like the McDonalds. I caluiot imagine that we can afford such a reckless decision at any point in time, let alone in such a frightening economy. PLEASE VOTE YES on text amendment TA-08-9 Name: Shaylynne &.1ason Kalberg Address: 20651 Couples Lane; Bend. OR 97702 Date: January„7, 2009 Signatures: MA.iL Ctass;c Land Use Issue/ Wedding Venues in Deschutes Co. Thursday, January 8, 2009 4:08 PM From: "Jeannene Brown-Aid" <jeannene@topproducer.com> To: kellybrown97756@yahoo.com Dear Kelly and JR, Please pass this on- REF; WEDDING VENUES IN DES. COUNTRY To whom ever it may concern: Rural life in Central Oregon is a special way of living. It is not easy to have a piece of EFU property and maintain it in a feasible manner to maintain its character and economically survive. As a real estate broker and resident of rural Central Oregon I can not count on one (1) hand the number of property owners that can maintain their small ranches and farms without the input of additional outside funds. Especially when the acreage has irrigation water, the cost, time and hard labor to maintain beneficial water rights applied to the appropriate lands is not light. I commend you if finding a way to help offset these expenses so the land can stay green and beautiful, and also so your neighbors are your advocates and friends. In maintaining your property with your wedding venue entwined with your hay acreage and pastures you have also help maintain a beneficial rural lifestyle for you and your family as a stay at home Mom enhancing your children's lifestyle. I know that you have made many and numerous contacts with your neighbors who support your consideration of their lifestyle. I personally have been told by many of them that they value you as a neighbor and they support the success of your wedding venue which does not infringing on their personal rights either. It has been a win/ win situation for all. I hope the county realizes that there needs to be a method of conditionally approving these wedding venues so all surrounding property owners are comfortable. These rules need to be formalized by the individuals who they actually impact in conjuntion with county planners - and not the urban dweller of Bend and Redmond. I hope that citizens that are urban dwellers realize they are dealing with a lifestyle that needs to be maintained. Closing these venues down will only encourage the selling of these parcels in the path of progress. Small rural lands can only survive with red numbers at the bottom of their income statement so long. I know for a fact that parks and rec does not have sufficent venues for these wonderful outside events when I went looking for a place to have my younger sons wedding and everything was booked a year in advance. I am one that is definitely in favor of regulated approval for the wonderful venue that you offer the residences of Central Oregon. Good Luck With Your Venue Jeannene Brown-Aid ABR, CRS, GRI, WCR Principal Broker CRS Regional Vice-President 2008/09 Region 3 Oregon CRS Chapter President 2006 Oregon 2007 CRS of the Year steveasvott' 685 SR Third St., Bend, OR 97702 Cell: 541-420-0103 Direct: 541-322-6143 Office: 541-388-8989 Fax: 541-388-1771 Toll Free: 1-800-606-9245 Jeannene c(r~To~~Producer.com www.Relocate 1"oCentralOi-egon..coni If you do not wish to receive future emails, please click the link to Unsubscribe: Unsub.scribe. Reproidl0.vces - cc 1 Ann P. Louden 8181 Sora Court Redmond, Oregon 97756 1-541-519-7195 To: Deschutes County Planning Department Subject: EFU Land Use - "The Gardens" at the Flying Diamond Ranch Owners: James & Kelly Brown - Redmond, Oregon Kelly Brown had a dream and a new goal to be a stay at home mom, to help financially support the ranch and turn her yard into an affordable venue for brides and small events in the Redmond area. Kelly inquired with her neighbors about what she desired to do and with their support pursued her dream. Redmond Chamber of Commerce supported her idea and felt it would be a great addition to the . area and "The Gardens" is listed on their website. Kelly has created an affordable and local site for brides to have their ideal wedding at their ranch. Numerous businesses benefit from the weddings or events that take place at "The Gardens" from caterers, florist, cake bakers and hotels providing out of town guest with accommodations and of course, in general business is generated into the county. The loss of revenue to these businesses would be great and effect the entire county. Not everyone can afford the high cost of a wedding at the "Resorts" or larger hotels in the area and "The Garden's" at Flying Diamond Ranch offers a lovely alternative for the brides and their families. The setting is beautiful and the sight of the Cascade Mountains in the background adds to the ambience of a wonderful day filled with memories for all attending the event. I am grateful that my daughter has been able to be a hands on full time mother raising her children on the ranch. With the economy as it is I ask that you try and place yourselves into the lives of the persons trying to add to their income and stay a float during these very hard tames. Just to maintain a small ranch raising horses and hay with the high cost of fertilizer and electrically pumping the water to the pastures needs outside support to maintain. The profit margin is not enough to live off and raise a family. Thank you for your time and consideration, Sincerely, Ann Louden Kelly Brown's Mother DEC-09-2008 12:24 PM October 21,2008 Deschutes County Community Development 117 NW Lafayette Ave Bead, OR. 97701 Deschutes County, P. 05 I am writing in favor of the upcoming Deschutes County debate which would allow wadding and event venues to be held on privately owned EFU zoned land. As a former client of Tlie Gm-dens at Flying Diamond Ranch I find it hard to express the sheer gratitude I have for fbe use of their facility during our 2006 wedding. My husband and I desperately searched the Bend, Redmond and Sisters area to find a venue that would facilitate the large wedding that we were planning. We spent many, many months researching, calling and visiting other commercial event centers. To our frustration we found that we were unable to book anything. Most were too small, and the others were booked a year plus in advance. Trust me when I say there are not a lot of event venues to choose from in Cenral Oregon. We were turned onto The Gardens at Flying Diamond and felt as though our prayers were answered. They had availability, they were affordable, and they were able to hold the number of guests we were planning to (invite. The Browns were completely Mfling to.faoilitate the outdoor custom wedding we were dreaming of. Because they are a private facility we had complete control of the decor, catering, and beverage selection. This is NOT an option at a commercial center, but a feature we were insistent on. They were extremely professional and the grounds we so beautiful it exceeded any ideas we had. The day was truly magical, perfect and memorable, so mach so that I still have people complimenting us on brow fun and amazing our wedding was. I can honestly say it would not have been such a magnificent event and such a perfect day if it were not for the Browns and their wonderful facility. Weddings an hard and stressful enough to plan as it is. But the Gardens at Flying Diamond made our experience incredibly enjoyable and remarkably easy. If local rural properly owners are willing and able to open up their land to allow events such as ours to happen I emphatically support their ability to continue to do so. If the high cost of operating a rural property can be supplemented by seasonal events land owners should be able to utilize this opportunity if they so choose. The work, professionalism and dedication that it takes to upkeep such a facility as The Gardens at Flying Diamond is not for everyone. I'm sure its very hard work, but as long as the Browns are willing, I will continue to recommend The Gardens at Flying Diamond Ranch to anyone I know who is geWng married. Please permit a text amendment that would be agreeable to all while continuing to allow facilities like The Gardens at Flying Diamond Ranch to operate in such a professional manner. Sin rely, . ,7,••L Tdsa Lindsay Cc: The Gardens at Flying Diamond Ranch Mike Louden 4691 SW Helmholtz Way Redmond, OR 97756 To Whom It may Concern: I'm writing to show my support of EFU zoned properties being allowed to host events. If this business idea let's property owners make a little extra money to supplement their ranches and farms then I'm in favor. I would rather see a place kept up and properly taken care of, rather then one that can't be maintained due to high overhead. Sincerely, Mike Louden Untitled Dear Zoning Board-- I want to voice my opinion concerning the upcoming hearing on events being held on EFU land. I have friends who hold events, and I know what a true blessing it has been for them. I think it is important to state that these events are not a way for people to get rich, but rather are a way for people to keep their farms, and manage to show a profit at the end of the year. I understand that in your jobs you are faced with many tough issues, that can affect a large number of people. Please keep in mind the number of people who truly need these events to continue the life that many generations of their fami lies have lived, and those who benefit from the work that goes into putting htese events on. 'thank you for your time, corie Rod ers Page 1 February 12, 2009 County Planning Commission Deschutes County 1300 NW Wall St. Bend, Or 97701 Ref: FILE NUMBER: TA-08-9 I am writing this letter in support of TA-08-9. I am a native Oregonian who has lived in Central Oregon virtually my entire life. I have been involved in agriculture for the majority of my life and am personally aware of the difficulties involved in making a living off the land, especially in Deschutes County which has very little high value farmland. One can apply whatever guidelines they want to define high value farmland but the only true test is the actual income one can make off the land. I have lived within 1-2 miles of the Cyrus Venue, in Cloverdale, for approximately 18 years and have attended weddings, receptions and other public activities at their site as well as other sites in the county. Activities have been held there as long as I can remember and while from time to time I hear some noise from that area it is minimal and never runs late. I wish I could say the same about the noise I hear from the rodeo grounds which are more than twice that distance. As far as I can tell the noise from the Cyrus Venue has been very well contained and I never hear event sounds at night. On the other hand when there are activities at the rodeo grounds it is not uncommon to hear bands running 'til nearly midnight. There is a need to be able to hold such activities in Deschutes County. With the occurring economic crisis it is incumbent on the county to make a thoughtful and objective plan that will, hopefully, enable individuals to be able to maintain independence and continue to make a living as long as their activities are reasonable and controlled. Wedding/Event Venues and EFU grounds are compatible and in fact co-beneficial when properly run. It concerns me when I hear it stated that some County Commissioners have already made a decision without the benefit of a concrete proposal to review. (see attached) and that individuals who are not only non- residents of the area, but non-residents of the state who would not be directly impacted either economically or physically, are being encouraged to provide input and defeat this issue regardless of potential benefits to, and positive impact on the area.. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County on a case by case basis with reasonable controls to maintain the integrity of the community and neighbor relations. T strongly urge you to vote yes for this text amendment. M. Kay Knott 68308 Cloverdale Rd Sisters, Or. 97759 541-923-6438 Untitled Zoning Board-- z am writing in regards to your ruling about EFU zoned properties and their ability to hold events. r am in support of these properties, as they provide -income to numerous other people through these events. Decorators, rental places, photographers, DJ's, caterers, and even pastors just to name a few. Being a cake decorator myself, z hope you can find the benefit of allowing these events to continue. I understand if neighbor ahve a problem, that needs to be addressed, but i think the pro's definately outweigh the con's in this arguement. sincerely Angela Rodgers ' - Ie Page 1 i A Bend Cotta a ~x erience To: board a@co.deschutes.or.us Subject: Wedding venues in Deschutes County November 12, 2008 Deschutes County Commissioners- We are concerned farmers that are were, until recently, using our 20 acre EFU farm to host weddings in order to subsidize our farm income. We raise hay, have pasture ground, raise cattle and have a host of chickens, ducks, turkeys etc. In almost all cases you will find that farms ARE being farmed and events are a supplement to this income. With the prices of fuel, fertilizer, water, haying, and insurances doubling in the last 4 years we have had to become creative to make smaller farm ends meet. We are good, concerned and inter-active neighbors, and are very careful to be respectful of those that live around us. Our weddings are fun and wonderful family oriented gatherings, and not the massive partying, raucous events that they have been made out to be by some Powell Butte neighbors. Our immediate neighbors repeatedly tell us how much they enjoy our events. There has to be a way to accommodate all sides of this issue and to foster good neighbor relations, we just have to be smart enough to compromise and find them. There are several such event sites currently operating on EFU lands, which are providing a much needed and valuable service in our county. At a lengthy public testimony on this issue (to the planning commission regarding MUA events) ) it was established without a doubt that weddings bring several million dollars annually into the Central Oregon economy thru the trickle down associated with vendors, venues, caterers, music providers, equipment rental companies, cakes, flowers, planners, clothing rentals, etc. There is also the economic impact from required lodging, restaurants, shopping, golfing, sight-seeing, etc, which result from multi-night stays of large groups of guests related to these events. This impact is clearly and deeply felt by the local economy and should be encouraged. If you limit weddings to pre-existing commercial venues you are eliminating that of which we are most proud. The mom and pop, outdoor wedding, in our own beautiful Central Oregon, at reasonable (non-resort) prices. Our local brides will be forced to pay exorbitant prices to the few venue choices left, and many will be forced to leave their own home town as there is currently a vast shortage of venues for the peak summer months. That is actually the very reason some of the current event venues began in the first place---supply and demand. As you consider the new EFU text amendment I urge you to go to the minutes from the July 2008 planning commission meeting and see just why the planning commission decided to deny the text amendment for the MUA listings. They clearly state that they denied this amendment "as written" because certain stipulations needed to be ironed out in order to be a fair and practical text change, and quite clearly encouraged (several different times) the EFU farmers to band together, organize and bring a matrix type text amendment before the planning commission. They stated this several times as well as their consensus that there is a dire need to address this issue at a County level. They expressed their hope that Commissioners open this to a public hearing so that we may start to move forward on changes that would be acceptable to all concerned. To this end eight farms have joined to form a group called The Country Gatherings Associates, and have presented a text amendment for consideration based on the stipulations we were asked to address by Deschutes County. It is with great respect for the hard decisions that you are faced with daily, that i encourage you proceed with this process and keep an open mind during this process so that all concerned may find a voice. That was the clear intent of your planning commission and the heartfelt wish of many of your county members who will be being greatly affected by this decision. Then we ask for a YES vote on a completed _amendment, that will enable farmers, and Deschutes County, to reap the benefits of these hard working farmers. It Is my sincere wish that Deschutes County be recognized as one that does respond to the people it serves, for the good of the whole. Thank you for your time and attention-sincerely, Alycia McDonal~ 480-8133 DEC-69-2068 12:33 PM Robert & Samantha Bronson 3049 SW Cascade Ave. Redmond, Or 97756 Kelly Brown 4691 SW Helmholtz Wav Redmond, Or 97756 To Whom It May coneem: MY husband and 3 had our weddint; reception at the Flying Diamond Ranch in 2W4. We chose this venue because of Its beautifirl outdoor scenery and its r6ordabi lacy. At the time there were no affordable outdoor wedding +ve ues in Central Oregon. The local rftorts' prices were out of our budget. We had a great tirrne, a beautiful country sunset, and a great cxperience doing business with a local ranch.. It is one of the things that we would never change about our wedding clay. Sincerely, Ssmarn ha Bronson i" IM, P.62 October 22, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this letter out of deep concern for the three hotels that I manage and the possibility of lost business due to the lack of available wedding/event venues in Central Oregon. We count on such business from overnight event guests to fill our rooms and it would be a shame to take venues away that are promoting people to come to Central Oregon for their leisure when attending a family event or wedding. In a struggling economy, the loss of business from these groups will be felt deeply in the hotel industry. As a lifelong Central Oregonian I can attest to the difficulty in finding available venues for events. It would be hard felt if these people that chose our beautiful area to hold their event had to go elsewhere to find locations that can accommodate them. Not only are they taking current and potential repeat guests from my hotels, but they are also taking revenue generated to caterers, florists, retail shops, restaurants and local attractions out of the area at a time when these businesses cannot afford to lose potential earnings. There is already of lack of suitable venues for events in the Central Oregon area and by not allowing these current venues to operate their business will have a negative water fall effect on so many other businesses. I urge you to support these event venues like so many people in Central Oregon do. Sincerely, Anna Martin General Manager Direct: (541) 388-4114 • Reservations: 888-678-BEND (2363) • Fax: (541) 389-3261 15 NE Butler Market Road • Bend, Oregon 97701 • www.bendinnsuites.com To Whom it may concern: October 13, 2008 Deschu-tes County Planners We have been thinking about the outdoor country gatherings that we have enjoyed in Central Oregon. It has been a delight to share what we have with others. We have heard about restrictions in holding outdoor events on our properties and would like to encourage developing guidelines that will allow carefully planned events to occur with much thoughtfulness to neighbors on adjoining properties, etc. We look forward to your proposals and trust your planning will be a benefit to all concerned. Thank you so much. October 14, 2008 Deschutes County Commissioners Dear Commissioners, My name is Gary Hughes I have lived in rural Bend for 25 years, from 1989 to 2001 on Nelson Road and from 2001 until present on Walker Road in Alfalfa. So for the last 19 years I have been driving on Powell Butte Highway and Dodds Road daily, commuting to and from town. About 5 years ago I began to notice a house located at 62279 Powell Butte Highway. A pond was dug, trees were planted, lawn was planted, the driveway was paved, lighting, irrigation and gates installed and fencing erected. I also noticed a gazebo constructed. The house was sited so that it looked out over this whole dazzlingly beautiful property. It became the highlight of my daily commute to see the improvements being made to this property. I am sure that the beauty and tranquility of what has been created by the owners of this property is a daily enjoyment to all of the people who travel the Powell Butte Highway, as I do. I have noticed that the property is being used occasionally for weddings and I have read where there have been complaints of traffic congestion, noise and dust, made about these gatherings. My experience driving past when these functions have been under way does not support these complaints. In my opinion in no event would the items outlined above outweigh the enjoyment experienced by the hundreds of people who pass by this property on a daily basis. I also commute often on Dodds Road to and from town and am aware of another property located at 24885 Dodds Road where weddings have been held. The owners have expended a lot of time and money creating a literal golf course setting on their property including beautiful landscaping around a pristine pond. This is the type of setting necessary to attract these types of gatherings. While a gathering was in progress I have driven past this location and have not been aware of any loud noise, dust or traffic congestion. My belief is that we should encourage uses with the least negative impacts and that most positively affect the aesthetics of our community while contributing to the economic vitality necessary to support these facilities. These types of economic activity I believe offer a wonderful opportunity to achieve these goals. Zry ou for your con=4n 'ghe October 15, 2008 Planning Commission To those in concern: I have read in our local paper the issues of many of our rural area land owners, who are attempting to provide a service by preparing their large acreage areas for use of those wishing to be married in a beautiful environment. This certainly is a need in Central Oregon. Interestingly, Bend, Oregon as well as the city of Redmond has developed major advertising campaigns to enhance visitors to come to see our beautiful cities and sights. We, as a community are always happy to show off our beautiful Cascade Mountains, our gorgeous lakes and rivers. It stands to reason that many would want to come here to use these wonderful natural settings for their weddings. From experience, in planning one of our daughter's weddings in Napa/Sonoma area, it was interesting to note that weddings held there are very seldom held indoors. Consequently, there are few buildings to house an event such as weddings, so most are done outside. Why? The answer is the beauty of the vineyards, and hills of the wine country. These two cities are doing a tremendous business in the wedding market. Not to mention, catering, florists, rental equipment, wedding coordination, etc. This means jobs for many people, and monies in the city treasury. Let us not Forget the wedding guests filling up hotel rooms and spending money in our towns. The concerns are that the noise, car dust can be disturbing. This should be a consideration. However, if guidelines were set up by those interested in providing this wedding service on their property and they were upheld by their own security or other measures it could be a very beneficial and profitable situation for everyone concerned. 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We believe it would be beneficial to the community to allow structured events to be held outdoors in Deschutes County. We would ask that the county commissioners develop guidelines for these events that would include provisions for the protection of the surrounding neighbors, the environment, and the attendees. We have attended several outdoor events that were very beautifully organized and enjoyable. If these standards can be upheld, then we would be in favor of allowing property owners to hold such events. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Lewis and Carla Settle 60915 Granite Drive Bend, OR 97702 (541) 389-8606 October 16, 2008 Deschutes County Bend, OR 97701 To Whom It May Concern: I would like to address the issue of the county allowing property owners to use their land for outdoor events. I think that it would be a mutually beneficial relationship where the county could be paid a fee, the landowner could profit from business and the purchaser would have an incredible lifetime memory. We are fortunate enough to live in one of the most magnificent landscapes in this country. With the right guidelines issued, our county could still preserve our beautiful land as well as profit economically. With the financial issues that lay ahead of Deschutes County at present, this avenue could help improve budget shortfalls. It will also greatly benefit those who are seeking to hold larger events and have so little too choose from. I urge you to consider an opportunity that is highly needed and most beneficial to all parties involved. Sincerely, Kim Potter Deschutes County resident October 18, 2008 Deschutes County Commissioners Deschutes County Planning Commission TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: As Deschutes County residents for the last 19 years, we have experienced much growth. It has become increasingly difficult to secure venues for outdoor events such as weddings, family reunions and other events. We would urge you to give strong consideration to allowing these types of events to occur on residential acreage within the County where feasible. We know that this would allow many couples contemplating marriage to enjoy our beautiful Central Oregon area with an outdoor wedding. In addition, this could provide continued employment for wedding planners, florists, caterers, etc. We feel this is greatly needed in this critical time in our economy. It would also provide additional revenue for the County as well as our local hotels, motels and restaurants. Thank you for your consideration. We hope that you would find a way to allow this use to proceed on Ian where it is appropriate. *r r , e Rick an~y Coffin oa- lf, aov d' a 4-1~ Venwy zy hte-r S<- c4 i ~GJk.s~-c~CvG~,e,-,.~c~64 • Irv,, Brad and Shannon Evert 61165 River Bluff Trail Bend, OR 97702 October 10, 2008 Deschutes County Commissioners 1300 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 97701 RE: Weddings and social gatherings on rural properties Dear Commissioners Daly, Luke and Melton, Rural properties in Deschutes County deserve approval as venues for weddings and social gatherings I have personally experienced wedding receptions at an EPU zoned farm parcel east of Bend. Not only did the neighbors not object to the family gathering, but they were invited to (and did) attend the receptions. There is a large demand for wedding and reception venues in Deschutes County in the summer months. So many weddings, anniversaries, and reunions are planned during our summer in Central Oregon, that the use of these private venues is an absolute necessity. Secondly, I am one of the owners of a lodging property in the City of Bend. Our property contributes substantial amounts to the City budget in the form of transient lodging taxes. Our collections exceed $50,000 on an annual ongoing basis. The availability of these reception venues in close proximity has a major positive impact on our business, and therefor on transient lodging tax receipts. Allowing rural social gatherings is a big positive for residents, tourists, and families throughout the local area and the region. Please offer your assistance in continuing support of these activities in Deschutes County. Thank , Brad and Shannon Evert cc: file 10-10-08 7`im O'Neil 24524 Dodds Road Bend, Oregon 97701 541-480-3682 Deschutes County Commissioners, My name is Tim O'Neil a Bend Resident on Dodds Road. I am writing you in regards to the text amendment presented to you by C.O.E.P.A. to allow Wedding Venues on EFU property. I live across the street from 2 EFU properties that have had weddings this year. These events have in no way caused any problems or even any inconvenience for me or my family. Not only do I believe that the EFU zoning should be amended to allow for weddings. I do fully support the amending of EFU usage. You may contact anytime if you would like further testimony. Signed Timothy O'Neil 2~`a September 25, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: I always thought when I got married I would get married in a church, just like my parents did. It wasn't until I moved to Central Oregon that I quickly changed my mind. I knew that when I got married I wanted the ceremony and reception to be outside. When my husband and I were looking around for a wedding location we discovered A Silver Moon Ranch. I knew the second I stepped out of my car that that was the place I wanted to get married. It took my breath away!! When I met Lisa and David McDonald it made my decision even more solid. They are the most wonderful people. Planning a wedding with Lisa was so much fun and relaxing. I never once felt stressed or worried about things falling into place. They will always have a special place in my heart. To take away the dream of anyone wanting to get married outdoors is horrible. Many brides plan their entire life for that one special day. A Silver Moon Ranch will always be a place that my husband and I cherish and we want many more people to experience what we did. Speaking from A Silver Moon Ranch bride please don't take that dream away. Lindsay Pearson A Bend Cottage Experience From: Linda Hickman [Ihickman@bendcable.com] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 7:06 PM To: asilvermoon@clearwire.net Subject: maintaining meeting places in county Lisa, The Cake Lady as been in business in Bend, Oregon since 1976. We have baked thousands of cakes for brides and other occasions. The larger the community has become the more complicated the arrangements became because of the lack of places to accommodate the receptions and weddings. Thankfully, many of the innovative residents developed their property to accommodate the weddings. What a wonderful asset. The broadening of the base for wedding locations also broaded the amount of revenue that came into our business and into the city and county. It is with great concern we understand the county is trying to take this away. Because we are a large destination resort area, we need to accommodate the brides. Over the last 32 years of our experience in the wedding industry these new areas have met the need for lack of space for the destination resort brides. We provide a great service to the community and the large amount of revenue brought in through this avenue has helped us support and broaden the financial base of business. We ask you to please retain these meeting areas in our county. Thank you Linda Hickman Deanna Hickman Kinsey THE CAKE LADY 357 N.B. Dekalb Avenue Bend, Or. 97701 641-389-8453 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avq.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.7.6/1710 - Release Date: 10/6/2008 9:23 AM DEC-09-2008 12:35 PM Dec.8, 2008 Deschutes County, My name is Kelly Brown and my husband and I own The Gardens at Flying Diamond Ranch, a wedding and event Bite in Redmond. I am writing on behalf of the issue involving wedding and events on EFU zoned property, , We opened our wedding venue S years ago after having tried several other businesses on our property, We had raised hay, boarded horses, raised natural beef, leased the pastures to a farmer, teased the barns to a horse trainer and rented parking spaces to the RV Rally. Nothing proved to be very profitable until we started the wedding business, It has been successful. It's allowed me to be a stay-at-home-mom. It's allowed us to finally do something profitable with our land and utilize all the expensive water we have to pur- chase from the water district. It's allowed us to give back to our community by donating the use of our facilities to the local firefighters, the schools, the MOPS organization , the 4-H group, and to other fellow gardeners as a place to get free plants, In addition, the wedding business has been the motivation behind beautifying our place. We've added trees, flowers, sod, fences, water features, barb and gravel. Now that our place has to sell itself our pastures are kept greener, our weeds are all sprayed yearly, our fences are kept up. The entire place has had a face lift, so to speak, one noticeable enough that our neighbors have commented on the increased value that they feel our place brings to theirs. Our neighbors are perfectly fine with what we have chosen to do with our property They gave us their blessings when we started avid continue to support what we do. From day one we have been respectful of the any noise issues by turning the music off at 10:30. We have man- aged any dust with bark and gravel and we have been consciousness of any traffic problems by adding, a large parking lot with easy access from the main road, It's apparent that we have cho- sen to add beauty when we could have chosen to add dust, dirt, weeds and who knows what other kinds of undesirable factors had we decided to run a feed lot or a dairy farm. We have created a place often described as a "sanctuary" and "paradise like", a place where people from all over the country have come to enjoy their various events. Unfortunately, all that we have created is on the line and it is quite frustrating because 6 years ago when we were first'contemplating this business venture we were told by Deschutes County that there wasn't any kind of permit to get because we were outside of the city limits. We were told that we were at the mercy of our neighbors and that as long as they did not com- plain we could carry on with the weddings and events. We trade the effort to speak with each neighbor, they all said it was Q.K. and they have all confirmed that it is still OX Several have even offered to write letters stating; their approval of what we are doing, 'Mat being said I am simply asking that you please come up with a fair and reasonable way in which those of us in this wedding venue industry can continue to do business. I be- lieve we are adding, esthetics and economic benefits to our communities, and in our particular case, also trying to make a living off of our land that has been in the family for 43 years, while raising the 4th generation on the property. Please work with us and we'll gladly work with you, Sincerely. P. 06 Kelly Brown A Bend Cottage Experience From: Jeff and Juli Meyers [cascadephoto@bendcable.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 6:39 AM To: A Silver Moon Ranch Subject: Letter of Support for Rural Event Venues Dear Deschutes County Commissioners, This letter is sent in support of keeping our Rural Event Venues. Losing this freedom of choice for rural events would have a huge negative financial impact on the local vendors and business community that benefit greatly from the out of town visitors. We have been photographing weddings locally for over 15 years and I can tell you without a doubt that it is these wonderful rural locations coupled with out stunning outdoor backdrops that draw people from far & wide. This is a huge wedding destination area and not everyone wants to have their weddings at big resorts as lovely as they are. We really need these rural event venue locations. If we do not allow the rural event venues to continue I fear that this will push future business out of this area to places that do allow it. Therefore, our community loses. It would be very foolish to turn this business away, most especially in this time of economic crisis. Respectfully submitted, Julianne Meyers Cascade Photography No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.0/1685 - Release Date: 9/22/2008 4:08 PM DEG-09-2008 12:32 PM To whom it may concern, We are writing in regards to the controversy over private parties having weddings and celebrations on their private properties. These events not only benefit the property owners but also the small businesses in Central Oregon who cater to :these parties such as equipment rental, caterers, florist, etc. With the current economy we all need to work together to keep the locally owned businesses afloat Local owned businesses should be the most supported by owe county officials. The elimination of the right to use rural property in this manner would be unfair not only to the property owners but also to a great many businesses. County officials need to consider all of the businesses this wuuld dIA;4,i. P. 01 Josh O'Brien - Owner O'Brien Events !no, 541-48fl-634 DEC-09-2808 12:34 PM .1n) 01-, i'.lUbfl3i4WJ~n~eC~nu $ RatlmnnU. UH 97766 PhOrto f54 U 441,6077 r,fiC~i~(FcthOrl,pgm 6 Owl NoveMW 1, 2008 Deschutes Caun►y Cofnmunity Development Land Use PlanniniVZondng Door Friend Of Deschutes county, I am wAt➢ngthis letter to urge you to continue to allow them of local small family farms as wedding locations. My good friends lames and Kelly Brown, AKA The Weddings at Flying Diamond Ranch, have come upwdthe fantesifcwaytopreserve thefamily farm by renting the property as awedding venue. This income allows them to maintain tha Property ss James' mother andgrandfatherdld. I r'An s+Keare you that each year the ImPxevamertts made by the tfrowns both to the property grid in the areas of noise and tr6 Ift Oanb+a) are made with the extreme comWerebw of the neighborhoad and aurr wadi tg.areas. The Browns bring a souse of class and style to Redmand consistent edit the growth the eommurfthas seen. The gardens are bonuftlacrd location Is Ideal. I also mould she you to consider the positive etlecton the economy thatthelr business has. Thlcwgh the Weddings hold at the Fying Diamond. each week, a cafee decorator. wadding attire stores, Flower shops, oft, caterers and a preeoAer are empk yad st lw W wedding We in Redmond and Deschutes Couny►needtlreae Jabal Please vote to allow the use of the local family farm pwperVas EwAVeem7b&Mq w faryeurtdnteand oonatderetion otthis matter. Sincerely, Richard l Suzanne M Mai P.04 November 13, 2008 Dear Deschutes County: I am writing this letter in support of wedding venues within Deschutes County. I. have been to numerous weddings at different private venues and was impressed with the organization, professionalism, and service provided. As a long time resident of Central Oregon I don't know where else many of these couples could have held a reception on their budget. They live in the area, work in the community and support our economy so it makes sense that they should be able to have a place to celebrate their wedding with the budget that they have created. Isn't one of the greatest things about Central Oregon the fact that we have everything we need right here? As a community we need to support each other, especially in these difficult times. Let us keep Central Oregonian money in Central Oregon! ! Best Regards, {,Judi Knapp November 15, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: I am a native Oregonian, having life. I am writing this letter the resources that are provided, the Silver Moon Ranch. lived in Central Oregon my whole in support of Central Oregon and specifically wedding venues and I have been to numerous events held at the Silver Moon Ranch and have been impressed both as a resident of the area and as a guest of the event being held. In fact I held my own wedding there. The owners of the venue were very clear up front about what could and couldn't be done out of respect for the neighbors and those nearby. They took into account things that as a bride get overlooked such as traffic, parking, and noise. They took a lot of pride in the presentation of their place, highlighting the natural beauty of the Central Oregon landscape. All of the events attended (including my own) were spectacular. As a native Central Oregonian it is important to me to not only have places such as the Silver Moon Ranch for their beauty and functionality, but to support our local population and economy. Places such as the Silver Moon Ranch have been good stewards of the land and put a lot of work into making their place attractive. This is good for nearby properties and tourism, both necessary components to the health of the City of Bend and Deschutes County. I urge you to seriously consider the negative impact of not allowing these businesses to move forward. The assets of businesses such as these are far too numerous to let slip away. It generates large amounts of revenue from both locals and visitors that gets cycled through and strengthens our local economy. As a resident and taxpayer I am constantly hearing about job creation/retention and affordability of living. To close down these venues would be in direct opposition to what is touted as goals of the city and county. These venues support other local businesses (shops, caterers, musicians, entertainment, hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, etc.). When the money is spent locally it stays locally. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 541-389-9240. Sincerely, Eilean F. Karpstein December 11, 2008 Brett Evert / Owner Entrada Lodge Inc. 20364 Strawline Rd. Bend, OR 97702 Deschutes County Planning Board and Deschutes County Commissioners: I have been following the County land use decisions regarding the wedding and event issues currently facing the Commissioners, and am writing as a concerned citizen. I am the owner of three local motels in the Bend area, serve on the COVA board of directors, and am a former long-time board member of the Oregon Lodging Association. That being said I am most interested and therefore very active in, the development of tourism to our area, for the benefit of our citizens. In my opinion when there is the opportunity for the County to allow development of a business which has far reaching economic impact on the community, we should all be on board to make sure that it happens, within guidelines, restrictions, codes, etc. As a body of citizens we should be actively searching for these opportunities and promote them in every way possible. This is, and justifiably should be, a goal of the Deschutes County Commissioners. Weddings today are big business with far reaching economic impacts to the communities which promote them. If our community refuses to accommodate this pressing need for Central Oregon outdoor venues that promote our area immensely, then others will. It would be a great loss in many ways to Deschutes County. Please accept this letter as my request to hear a YES vote on the text amendment allowing event venues on EFU lands in Deschutes County. Sincerely, Brett Evert o re nw,-,g;ow wedding b-1 iss By Mimya Navarra New York Tirnes News Service For their wedding. at Oz Farm in Mendocino County, Calif., Kate Schatz and Jason Pontius came up with unusual gift baskets, which included head lamps, flashlights, walkie-talkies and other items better suited for construction workers than teary-eyed guests. But this was a farm wedding, without hotel like . amenities, and the couple from Oakland, Calif., wanted to make the 30 or so friends and relatives staying the weekend as comfortable as possible. Weddings celebrated at farms are not exactly new, but just as the wine craze decades ago sparked a vineyard wedding industry, the green crusade, with its emphasis on organic and local products, seems to be spurring interest in farms as the ideal venue for vows. But these weddings are not for every bride and groom. The cou- ple must want not onlyan outdoor setting, but also a close - some might say too close connec- tion with the land. While working farms may offer romantic sunsets over golden fields, and truly local, organic food and flowers, couples must also be game for some rural challenges, like uncertain elec- tricity and plumbing and the oc- casional runaway chicken or pig, not to mention a family of bats. In other words, Bridezillas need not bother. "If you're the kind of person who wants everything to work out exactly right, I wouldn't let you have it here," said Judy Lessler, the owner of Harlanes Creek Farm, a historic site in Pittsboro, N,C„ which she is preparing for weddings starting next year. "This venue is for people who like the outdoors, love the romance of it and are willing to be somewhat flexible." The farm as a wedding site owes much to agritourism. About 50,000 farms, or roughly 2 per- cent of all farming operations in the country, were open to the public in 2004, offering weddings, lodging, hayrides and horseback riding, according to a survey re- leased last year by the Depart- ment of Agriculture. The survey is the first to quantify farm-based recreation. While some farms hold only a few weddings a year, others can't keep up with demand. Kruger's Farm, on a river island near Port- land, started holding weddings six years ago and as many as 50 weddings are now held there an- nually. It. has requests for three timacthntmanv. said Don Kruger. country clubs, her magazine reg Marl receives wedding submi sions setiri farxris ard'ranches.' "People want :a relaxed atm sphere and they want to. ha fun," said Jane Eckert, an agrit urism consultant who last su. mer launched 12uralBountyca a database of farms, ranch wineries and other sites open t the public. Schatz, 30, and Pontius, 38 who invited 140 guests, were als drawn to the idea that all their o ganic flowers, salad greens, herb and apples for pies (in lieu of the wedding cake) were grown at O Farm, which is host to a few wed dings a year. ".We.. wanted to support a that. does this organic work rathe than -have the inoney going -to hotel," said Schatz, a fiction write who lectures at the University of s- California„Santa.Cruz, . Schatz andpontius, a Web de- o- signer, also., liked the laid-back ve attitude. They. could; decorate any o way they wanted, sing karaoke m in the barn as late as they wished m, and generally have the run of the es, place. "We spent half the time on a o river drinking beer," Pontius said. Farm weddings can cost a frac- tion of nuptials at more traditional o sites, because couples usually r- take care of services like cater- s ing and music. And small farmers like pulling out the hay-covered z welcome wagon because it helps - them survive. "This is the future," said Kru- ger, noting these activities provide r .a third of Kruger Fann's net in- i come. "It's what farms are doing r to try to make it!, At Oz Farm, weddings and retreats provide half the farm's revenues. "It's been. a big help," said Shauna Boyd, who leases the business with her husband. But farms trying to expand their operations beyond the strict- ly agricultural sometimes face op- position from neighbors or county officials worried about issues like increased traffic, and find them- selves battling zoning and, land- use laws. "Crowds can sometimes sur- prise farmers new to agritour- ism," said Barbara Berst Adams, the author of "The New Agrito- urism: Hosting Community and Tourists on Your Farm." "People need bathrooms, first-aid kits and a place for trash. City kids don't seem to know the goats aren't video games - they can bite back. And liability coverage for both the bride and groom and the farmer really are issues that need to have been dealt with ahead of time:' Not every farm wedding is glamour free. George Winborn and Glenn Goodfellow, of Port- land, wanted a Kentucky Derby- style garden party with women in hats and chiffon and men in seer- sucker suits. The couple staged their stylish celebration at Kru- ger's last August with 135 guests on a lawn surrounded by a field of dahlias, blueberries, a pigpen and chicken coop. The two grooms made the cloth napkins, center- pieces and hand-stamped place cards, while friends made the des- serts and party favors. "We're a very do-it-yourself couple and there was a lot of room for us to leave our mark on it," said Winborn, 35, awriter. G Dacuvit Reproduces Poor7,,, 14, //,AP_ (Archived) Donald Totto / New York Times News Service Wedding treats at the wedding of Kate Schatz and Jason Pontius at the Oz Farm in Mendocino. County, Calif. Weddings at working farms are becoming popular.with couples who want not only the outdoors but a connection with the land and with the food they eat. SLEEP INN OF SEND November 21, 2008 Deschutes County Commissioners 1300 NW Wall Street Bend, Oregon 97001 Dear Commissioners, Rural properties in Deschutes County deserve approval as venues for weddings and social gatherings. I have personally experienced wedding receptions at an EPU zoned farm parcel east of Bend. Not only did the neighbors not object to the family gathering, but they were invited to (and did )attend the receptions. There is a large demand for wedding and reception venues in Deschutes County in the summer months. So many weddings, anniversaries, and reunions are planned during our summer in Central Oregon, that the use of these private venues is an absolute necessity. Secondly, I am one of the owners of a lodging property in the City of Bend. Our Property contributes substantial amounts to the City budget in the forni of transient lodging taxes. Our collections exceed $50,000 on an annual ongoing basis. The availibility of these reception venues in close proximity has a major positive impact on our business, and therefor on transient lodging tax receipts. Allowing rural social gatherings is a big positive for residents, tourists, and families throughout the local area and the region. Please offer your assistance in continuing support of these activities in Deschutes County. Thy Ink ou; ' f . Brad Evert cc: file 600 N.E, Btwvve BEND, OR 97701 PRONE 541.330.0050 FAx 541.3838109 For reservations worldwide: 1.80011CHOICE choicehotels.com November 14, 2008 Deschutes County Planners Deschutes County commissioner To those concerned, I am a professional photographer, and have enjoyed working at various venues throughout Deschutes County. It has come to my attention that some of these venues are in jeopardy of losing their ability to operate in this County. I would like to go on record as stating that this would bring significant economic hardship to me and family. Over the last few years, weddings at outdoor venues (i.e. A Silver Moon, Lavender Pond, etc.) have become quite popular, and therefore, have comprised most of my revenue as a photographer. Without these popular locations, my income will be drastically reduced. I also know that there must be many other venders who have come to the same conclusion. As a resident and a business owner, I believe the withdrawal of the many private event venues in Central Oregon would result in personal income loss for many businesses associated with the wedding and special events industry. Additionally, the lack of generated business for all involved would reduce the economic health of Central Oregon. That would be a difficult position to support in the tough economic times we are now facing. I hope those involved in the decision making process regarding the fate of the many event venues in Deschutes County will take the points I have discussed into consideration. Thank you for your time and consideration of this issue. Sincerely, Rob Schmitt rob a. schinitt hoto.net www.schtnittphoto.net (541) 312-9530 December 28, 2008 Attention: Deschutes County Officials I am writing as the mother of 3 teenage daughters. Three daughters which someday will be married here at home, in Bend, if I am fortunate enough to have County Commissioners that respond to the many voices of reason on this subject. These are the voices that insist there is room for country weddings and good farm practices on the same land. As a citizen of Deschutes County I strongly recommend a YES vote on the current text amendment to allow weddings and events on EFU lands in this County. It would be a shame to prohibit this use on our beautiful lands, and it would also be a huge hardship for those seeking venues of quality, at a reasonable price. Thank you for taking the time and interest to understand what it means to our community to be able to celebrate our very best, joyous occasions in our beautiful outdoors, here at home. Please vote YES On text amendment TA-08-9 and allow weddings on EFU lands in Deschutes County. Sincerely, Rayna Evert 20364 Strawline Bend, OR 97702 Kris Karpstein 167.1 NE Watson Bend, OR 97701 Deschutes County Commissioners: I am writing to encourage you to vote YES on the text amendment TA-o8-9, regarding allowing EFU farms and ranches to host events. One of the greatest thing about living in Bend is that we are surrounded by so much natural beauty. In order to fully appreciate and highlight this beauty I believe that weddings should be allowed outside on our local farms. This has a two-fold benefit as it allows smaller mom and pop farms to expand their income from the land, (enabling them to keep their farms as farms) and it enriches our entire community as we celebrate weddings in our own home town. I have attended several local outdoor weddings that were joyous, family occasions and caused little disruption to anyone else. Please don't let a few (minority) individuals over rule the silent majority. The majority that believes we can accommodate outdoor events and still have good neighbor relations. I encourage you to vote YES on the text amendment and bring common sense back to this whole situation! Thank you for your time- Kris Karpstein December 17, 2008 Deschutes County Planners and Deschutes County Commissioners: Re: EFU farm ground and wedding venue designation I am a third generation rancher. My grandparents came to Oregon and homesteaded in the late 1800's. I was born and raised on a large ranch at Ashwood Oregon and have been a steward of the land my entire life. I believe that there is a place in our state to combine farming/ranching with other enterprises that will allow for the continuation of farming practices on smaller acreages. I am looking to my elected officials to provide the leadership, vision, and commitment to make sure that each voice is heard during this process. Please consider this a resounding YES on allowing EFU land to host weddings and events in Deschutes County. Thank you- David McDonald 22122 Neff Rd. Bend, OR 97701 December 29, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: I am a long time Bend resident and very proud that I have lived in this town for the past 15 years. I have seen Bend grow and expand, and along with it, come challenges and changes. It is always a constant struggle with the members of our community to find a balance between keeping the small town feel of this area while still allowing. for growth and development to increase jobs, build our infrastructure, and provide needed amenities and services for the residents here. This is why I urge you to vote YES on the new text amendment that will allow outdoor weddings and events on EFU farm land. With changes in our economy and our community comes the need to change unclear rules and regulations. One of the many reasons why 1 love this area is the outlaying plots of land that surround it. You can drive three minutes out of town and be surrounded by cows, horses, and hay. However, i am not naive enough to think that these small farms provide enough substance for a family to live on. One cannot make enough on hay and cattle alone to continue to carry these small farms. As responsible citizens, we must take a look at a compromise in which we can keep the nostalgia and small town feel with our outlaying plots of land, but also make keeping and maintaining that land in pristine condition worthwhile for its owners. If we can do both of those things while also providing a valuable service for the members of our community by allowing outdoor events, it makes even more sense. The people who are proposing this text amendment are not asking the county to allow them to turn their land into something that would ruin the landscape or change the feel of our community. They are instead asking the county to allow the land owner to subsidize their Income by using their land to generate additional income opportunities, using the land and the resources that are already here to better our community. With the self imposed rules that these small farm owners are bringing forward, including quiet hours, limits on number of events and attendees per anchorage, and parking regulations, they are making all the concessions that we hoped they would make in order to make this fair for everyone. We cannot continue to have loose rules about these outdoor events. As a community, it is up to us to bring into governance rules and regulations in order to create a platform for enforcing those rules. We need a place to start in order to move forward. This is a needed amenity and a needed service in this area. With a population continually on the rise in one of the fastest growing communities in the west, the people in Bend and Deschutes County must be realistic in how we would like our community to take shape. Change is inevitable. This new text amendment is a practical and rational step towards providing our community with needed services by using existing land that would benefit our own citizens. It is good for the farms, good for the people looking to take advantage of these outdoor event services, and good for our community to keep these areas that we all appreciate in up-kept conditions for the enjoyment of us all. Sincerely Jeffrey B. Woods 1630 SE Tempest Dr #6 Bend, OR 97702 541-550-9693 Married on a Farm! To whom it may concern at Deschutes County: I have been asked to address the Deschutes County Commissioners on the subject of weddings being held on farm land in Deschutes County. As a person that was married at a country venue 1 am happy to do that. When I became engaged I immediately searched for a local venue that met my needs. I was looking for a beautiful outdoor site that would truly reflect my Central Oregon home to my many guests, and that would be affordable enough for us to use. It was a difficult search as there seems to be a shortage of such venues. Luckily I found the perfect spot and held my dream wedding there. The place we chose was well run, beautiful, and very organized. They guided us thru the planning stages and made sure we stayed focused on having a joyous day that reflected our marriage vows. From the parking, to the set Lila of tents, to the music and food, they followed thru on all the details that made our day special, and allowed us to gather as family and friends. They were always concerned in being good neighbors as well, as we planned the details. There is a definite need to allow this usage on our rural grounds--- PLEASE VOTE YES on text amendment TA-08-9 so we can allow more such events and the happiness they bring. Name: Address: Date:. i D,,)cu nt r-lepIroLkxes Poc r'N (Al<'cNv a) A Bend Cottage Experience From: josh obrien [josh@obrienevents.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 2:27 PM To: bendcoftages@clearwire.net Subject: Letter from O'Brien Events Inc. To whom it may concern, We are writing in regards to the controversy over private parties having weddings and celebrations on their private properties. These events not only benefit the property owners but also the small businesses in Central Oregon who cater to these parties such as equipment rental, caterers, florist, etc. With the current economy we all need to work together to keep the locally owned businesses afloat. Local owned businesses should be the most supported by our county officials. The elimination of the right to use rural property in this manner would be unfair not only to the property owners but also to a great many businesses. County officials need to consider all of the businesses this would affect. Josh O'Brien - Owner O'Brien Events Inc. 541-480-6302 iosh(@obrienevents.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http:/Zwww.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.1/1869 - Release Date: 12/30/2008 12:06 PM 1 December 27, 2008 Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: We are both long time property owners and residents of Deschutes County, so have seen many changes over the last 40 years. We strongly believe that as Deschutes County grows and expands that it should maintain good livability for its citizens. To us that means a smart use of lands for the benefit of the maiority of its people. One of the main reasons we all choose to live here is the outdoor beauty and uniqueness of Bend. We have attended numerous outdoor weddings/events on farms and ranches throughout the years and have always been SO proud that this is our home. The fact that this 'right to gather' may be eliminated disturbs us strongly. We would like to ask for a very strong YES vote on the text amendment currently before you. It should be the right of the people of Deschutes County to enjoy their home. There is a very loud voice, but actually very few people, that are trying to defeat this measure. Please do not allow those that scream to drown out the opinions of the silent majority. Please give us the right to celebrate our family's events in the beauty that is ours. Please vote YES on the proposed text amendment allowing weddings on farms and ranches. August and Beverly Evert 3156 NW Quiet River Lane Bend, OR 97701 Ron Audette 2565 NW Foley Court Bend, OR 97701 December 26, 2008 To whom it may concern / Deschutes County Commissioners Please accept this letter as a request for a YES vote on the text amendment which would allow events and weddings on EFU farm land. (File Number TA-08-9) As a long time resident of this County I appeal to your sense of justice to see that our small farms and ranches are able to use their land to support their families, while at the same time keeping our farmlands green and growing. We would be short sighted indeed to let this opportunity pass to help all the residents of Deschutes County........ the farmers, the community, the local businesses and economy, and the families seeking to host their special moments on their home ground. This is a win-win for Deschutes County and should supported by the commissioners fully. I urge a YES vote on the text amendment to allow weddings on farm ground. Thank you- Ron Audette December 17, 2008 TO: Community Development Department / Deschutes County It disturbs me greatly that we may not be able to host weddings at our local farms and ranches in Deschutes County any more, if this proposed text amendment is defeated. Truly I cannot even imagine the great loss to our rural way of life and to the community if you allow this to happen! Please... consider the huge number of good people that will be greatly affected by these very few negative ones. Please... allow us the right to enjoy our lands for family gatherings as we have for many years. PLEASE........ VOTE YES ON THIS AMENDMENT allowing weddings/events on farm lands in Deschutes County. Sincerely, McKoy Martin Bend, OR. Jan. 2, 2009 Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners 1300 NW Wall Street Ste.200 Bend, OR 97701 Dear Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: As a local business owner, dependent on the viability of wedding/event venues on farm lands, I urge you to please vote yes on text amendment TA-08-9 which would allow weddings and events on such properties. We hope you will see the beauty of these properties as wonderful settings and memories for newlyweds, their families, and their friends. The truly minimal impact on neighbors is clear and their necessary availability helps keep local suppliers such as us in business. Thank you for considering our livelihood as an important issue when voting YES on text amendment TA-08-9. Sincerely, C)a( John/and Jan n Fuqua Central Event Rentals llc. 19990 McClellan Rd. Bend, OR 97702 December 29, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: I urge you to vote YES on the new text amendment that will allow outdoor weddings and events on EFU farm land. I have lived in Bend for 25 years and have a deep love for this area. i enjoy the many ways our community comes together in support of one another, and I take special pride in supporting local businesses and vendors in my own job and in my everyday life. I got engaged almost three years ago with my longtime best friend who also grew up in Bend. When looking for a place to have our wedding, we looked all over the area at different Resorts and venues. What we continued to find was that we could not afford any of them. The Resorts required us to use their vendors, their catering companies, their accommodations, and their staff. The total cost of our wedding grew exponentially when looking at even the most modest sized wedding. We even considered moving our wedding to Portland because they have more venue options at reasonable prices, a very last resort since we both love Bend and wanted to support our community by hosting our event here. Fortunately, we found exactly what we wanted at A Silver Moon Ranch owned by Lisa and David McDonald. They provided a service that we could not find anywhere else. We were able to keep the costs down for renting the venue. Lisa took the time to explain all the rules to us and walked us through our event from set up, to guest list sizes, to quiet hours and our departure. She gave us exactly what we needed and helped put us in touch with other Bend area vendors so we could continue our personal goal of supporting local businesses and vendors. Everything from our tent company to our caterer to our rental car were all Central Oregon owned companies. We felt like we got the wedding we wanted, at a price we could afford, without having to go somewhere else to do it. Our wedding was absolutely amazing. We got married at a church in Bend in the early afternoon and came out to A Silver Moon Ranch afterwards for our reception. It was amazing to be surrounded by the natural beauty of the area and to look upon the bright green fields, rolling wildflower hills, and cows grazing in the distance. Our wedding was surrounded by a true working farm, and our guests still have not been able to stop talking about it. I really felt like the town in which I grew up was an integral part of our day. I was lucky to have had the opportunity to hold our event here, but I am worried for the future people in our community who may not have the opportunity if this text amendment does not pass. I do believe that people have a responsibility to use their land in an appropriate manner; one that will benefit the entire community and provide valuable services and amenities. I think that this text amendment allows people to use their land in such a way, to continue to provide a service that a person cannot find elsewhere. It would have been a shame to move our wedding to a different place just because the options here in Central Oregon were cut, and I hope that future residences will have the opportunity to support their community as well. Sincerely, Erin B.M. Woods 1630 SE Tempest Dr. #6 Bend, OR 97702 541-550-9947 XT Mkl ml)-- 42)'2oc'A rU1 t~1N Z P . `fir=.,Pq A ~ r NJ A- ~ nom{ r o Lk ti C, tu January 1, 2009 Deschutes County Re: Land use To Whom it may concern: In 1997, through a series of events and a trade, we ended up with one of the most beautiful 33 acre parcels in Tumalo (Deschutes County). We have an unobstructed view from Mt Bachelor to Mt. Jefferson, with a large canal running the full length of one of the boundries. My wife loves gardening and we now have a very large lawn area and pond and gardens everywhere around a large new barn with nice permitted living quarters. Even though the land is considered " High Yield" farm land, about all it yields is rock and sand. I've talked to the extension service about what I could grow, with any possibility of making a profit. They told me that with the short season and at least one or two hard freeszes every summer, that about the only crop would be grass or hay. We only have 11 acres of water rights. We have put in some pasture to keep the dust down with marginal results. I'm almost 65 years old, and it doesn't make slot of sense to invest 50 to $100,000 on equiptment to grow 11 acres of poor quality hay. I've even offered independent farmers the land just for the price of the water, but it's not big enough for them to bother with. Contrary to what the "activist" (mostly city dwellers) say, farms were created to make money. I think that could mean a "Commercial enterprise". In about 2000 we converted the property to a registered "Wildlife Habitat" We planted more trees, created cover, large rock piles, (which came with the property) and a lot bird houses and feeders. Within no time, we had a pond full of ducks and geese and many other verities of birds and animals. "Feed them and they will come". We love all of it and many other people come out to visit us and enjoy the country we have all been blessed with. We would like others, especially from out of town, to be able to enjoy it also. The setting is perfect for weddings, family reunions or other "controlled" gatherings. By the way, the Fish and Wildlife Dep. has no problem with events on our property. You already have many letters about the benifits to the County and tourism, so I won't duplicate them. We haven't had any "paid" events here, but we believe in what "Country Gatherings" is trying to accomplish and have joined them, both financially and in spirit. We also voted in favor of the "Gin Distillery" that you approved next door to us. Thank you for considering our ability to make an income, while providing a service to our community. Rick and Marsha Briggs 19320 Pinehurst Rd. (Tumalo) Deschutes County (5,4.1 1 -5494 December 15, 2008 Deschutes County; Wow !l! What beauty to behold ! The drive between Bend and Sisters captivates the visual senses with everchanging vistas and majestic splendor. Suddenley I'm drawn into a vision capturing lifes cherished moments. Family reunions, weddings, milestone celebrations and events, against this awe inspiring backdrop. Serene and majestic, compelling treasured memories of "Lifes Moments". Where was:this scene to be captured ? This became my quest. I come to you requesting consideration for specific EFU properties to be permitted for such use, fufilling the cherished dreams and memorable moments these settings will so spectacularly provide. Honoring your consideration, Respectfully Marsha Briggs ' Tumalo, Oregon duanan From: "Denise Reilly" <dr@teleport.com> To: <DDRANCH@iBENDNET.COM> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 7:01 PM Subject: WEDDING EXPERIENCE To Whom it May Concern: This letter is written to support the DD Ranch and their weddings and other events being held at their ranch in Terrebonne. My son and daughter-in-law were the very first couple to be wed at the DD Ranch back in July, 2006. The grounds and facility were perfect for a rustic elegant outdoor wedding. Mike, Diane and their help worked very hard to make the grounds beautiful for our occasion. The ranch is located in my opinion in a perfect spot for weddings, etc. It is located away from other neighbors so that noise would not be a problem. By the way we were told that we needed to respect the neighbors and keep the party to a minimum after 10:00 p.m. which we did. We moved into the barn area. There is ample parking off of the road. We had approximately 200 people attend this wedding and there was never an issue of traffic problems. We were well off the main road so that was not a problem. When we have occasion to need a facility again for any function, I'm hoping that the DD Ranch will be available. There is a' very limited number of places to hold large events and it would be a shame if the Duggan's were not allowed to continue what they have worked so hard to put together. Thank you for your consideration. Denise Reilly 797 C. Ave. Terrebonne, OR 97760 1/5/2009 6 cl- /t_ l Af_.~1~3 1.4 (3 A-IN f..~(~~} i•7L iir- G l r v AL A 1---5 -5,J IM 10 s I S jnt~,.rri/4 t~vL~ d,.Il/# ~l 7~ f"---x ("p-A-1 D v t ..A f.r 11-5 T XC, t.; f3L. Tb r.=14, i /S ~,_r p lilvrtt'`!~l /1M1-J ~-1 f f tS c-J rl a ~mnt Repress ccr! . D To: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners From: I am a citizen of Deschutes County and I urge you to vote yes on the text amendment which would allow Wedding Venues on EFU zoned property in Deschutes County. These venues provide a positive influence to the economy of Deschutes County and should be allowed to continue as a vital resource to the economic health of Deschutes County. Signed Date To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: ~p N lilJ'r~•o~v ~~••C. With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. Ibese venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here is Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. Signed ri~ C Gt C 6 t.~ .ate Date To: Deschutes County Commissioners From:: With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote US for this text amendment. Signed Date `Z To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: !-"i'✓J /c 7 7 G' i With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote M for this text amendment. Signed CIL : a Date r To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: "?CU-t,;y With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor ofthis action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. Y strongly urge you to vote YES for this text amendment. r v Signed bate 1 -7. C"`r To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: 7 7 With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow ''Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. X strongly urge you to vote ES for this tent amendment. Signed r / ` A Date ~ To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on R FU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. I strongly urge you to vote US for this text amendments Signed ~ 1~.~..:. .-r•'`~... . Date _ i l e,;4, To: Deschutes County Commissioners From: 6C-11~~ . ~ ~ G~ •JLG~1.7 l~~ !r i~e' With regard to the proposed text amendment to allow Wedding Venues on EFU land in Deschutes County please register my voice as a concerned citizen of Deschutes County in favor of this action. These venues are a positive addition to the economic well being of businesses in Deschutes County and should be allowed to occur and continue here in Deschutes County. d strongly urge you to vote YES for this feat amendment. 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They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment ! Name kara Jensen Email karaj@cr bendbroadband.coin address 15151 wagon wheel Sisters, OR 97759 phone 541-549-5462 powered by dormsii No virus found in this incoming message. 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They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment H Name Ray Page Email rpagenbend.k 12._ar_us address 20117 Wapiti Ct Bend, OR 97702 phone 389-2119 po e ed by dotmsil No virus found in this incoming message. 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I feel there is a great need for these services, on many levels and I am concerned that your "no" vote on this decision will limit my or my friends options for having an event in Central Oregon. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment!! Name Amanda Tacchini Email mand liska ,hotmail.conl address 352 Derby St SE Albany, OR 97322 phone 541-791-1944 Powered by dorms 1 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.av.q.com Version: 8.0.1761 Virus Database: 270.10.3/1877 - Release Date: 1/5/2009 7:20 PM Attention Deschutes County Planners and Commissioners: I am writing to urge your cooperation in the passing of the text amendment which is currently being presented to you, that will allow weddings and events on EFU farm land. I feel there is a great need for these services, on very many levels. They provide a wonderful service to our local brides, encourage out of town visitors that spend a great deal, and enhance our livability locally by enabling small farms and ranches to be successful in their operations. Deschutes County should be able to recognize and implement the balance it takes to achieve such a worthwhile goal. I urge you to vote YES on this text amendment 11 Name Address: '5- / Phone Number: