Or. Admin. Code § 350-082-0700 - General Management Area Recreation Resources Review Criteria
(1) Recreation
Intensity Class 1 (Very Low Intensity)
(a)
Social Setting: Visitors in this designation have a high chance of finding
solitude and opportunities to experience activities that rely on self-reliance,
challenge and risk. Encounters with other visitors is low throughout the
designation. Perceived crowdedness is low to non-existent away from roads and
recreation sites. Visitor encounters and perceived crowdedness is low to
moderate at or near (within one mile) roads and recreation sites.
(b) Physical and Managerial Setting:
Predominately natural or natural appearing landscapes with rustic improvements
characterize this designation. Nodes of developed recreation facilities are
allowed. Developed recreation site regulations and controls (signing,
regulations or other regimentation) are noticeable but harmonize with the
natural environment. Away from developed recreation sites there is minimal or
subtle control of users.
(c) Trail
development is simple and typically accommodate low use levels. Users are
highly skilled with a high degree of orienteering skills.
(d) The following uses may be permitted
subject to compliance with
350-082-0720.
(A) Parking areas, not to exceed a site-wide
capacity of ten vehicles, when associated with any allowed uses in Recreation
Intensity Class 1. Accommodations for mass transportation facilities should be
considered where compatible with the social and physical settings.
(B) Trails for hiking, equestrian, and
mountain biking use.
(C) Pathways
for pedestrian and bicycling use.
(D) Trailheads (with provisions for hitching
rails and equestrian trailers at trailheads accommodating equestrian
use).
(E) Scenic viewpoints and
overlooks.
(F) Wildlife and
botanical viewing and nature study areas.
(G) River access areas.
(H) Boat docks, piers, or wharfs.
(I) Picnic areas.
(J) Restrooms and comfort
facilities.
(2) Recreation Intensity Class 2 (Low
Intensity)
(a) Social Setting: RIC 2 is
characterized by opportunities to experience relaxation, physical fitness and
outdoor learning and where there is a moderate probability to experience
solitude. Typically encounters with other visitors throughout the designation
is Low to Moderate. Visitor encounters are low to moderate on trails and away
from developed recreation sites and roads, and moderate to high near (within
one mile) recreation sites and roads.
(b) Physical and Managerial Setting:
Predominately natural or natural appearing landscapes with rustic improvements
characterize this designation. Nodes of highly developed recreation facilities
may be allowed. Developed recreation site regulations and controls (signing,
regulations or other regimentation) are noticeable but harmonize with the
natural environment. Away from developed recreation sites there is minimal or
subtle control of users.
(c) Trails
are moderately developed (native surface or gravel, trail bridges and other
facilities are provided for user convenience). Trail use is typically low to
moderate. Trails are suitable for a wide range of users and are challenging and
involve intermediate to advance skills.
(d) The following uses may be permitted
subject to compliance with
350-082-0720.
(A) All uses permitted in Recreation
Intensity Class 1.
(B) Parking
areas, not to exceed a site-wide capacity of 25 vehicles, when associated with
any allowed uses in Recreation Intensity Class 2. Parking spaces for campground
units shall be included in this number. Accommodations for mass transportation
facilities should be considered where compatible with the social and physical
settings.
(C) Boat ramps, not to
exceed two lanes.
(D) Campgrounds
for 20 units or less, tent sites only.
(3) Recreation Intensity Class 3 (Moderate
Intensity)
(a) Social Setting: A high degree
of interaction with other visitors with opportunities to experience relaxation
and activities that provide little challenge or risk in a natural appearing
environment characterizes this designation. Visitor encounters are moderate to
high on trails away from developed recreation sites and roads.
(b) Physical and Managerial Setting: Changes
to the natural landscape may be evident but in harmony with characteristics of
the landscape setting. Highly developed recreation facilities and trails are
constructed for visitor convenience. On-site regulation and controls are
noticeable but harmonize with the natural characteristics of the
landscape.
(c) Trails typically
accommodate moderate to high use and are well developed (native, gravel or
paved surfaces, trail facilities such as bridges are provided for convenience).
Trails are easily traveled by a wide range of users who have intermediate skill
level and minimal orienteering skills.
(d) The following uses may be permitted
subject to compliance with
350-082-0720.
(A) All uses permitted in Recreation
Intensity Classes 1 and 2.
(B)
Parking areas, not to exceed a site-wide capacity of 75 vehicles, when
associated with any allowed uses in Recreation Intensity Class 3. Parking
spaces for campground units shall be included in this number.
(C) Accommodation of facilities for mass
transportation (bus parking, etc.) shall be required for all new Recreation
Intensity Class 3 day-use recreation sites, and improvements to existing Class
3 day-use recreation sites where the improvement would increase the use of the
site, except for sites predominantly devoted to boat access. The number and
size of the mass transportation facilities shall reflect the physical capacity
of the site.
(D) Boat ramps, not to
exceed three lanes.
(E) Concessions
stands consistent with the following:
(i)
Private concessions and other commercial uses at public recreation sites may be
allowed pursuant to adopted policies of the public agency owning or managing
the site. If a different agency manages the site, that agency's policies shall
apply, unless superseded by provisions of the owning agency's
policies.
(ii) For commercial
recreation sites and public recreation sites not owned or managed by a public
park agency with adopted concession policies, the following policies shall
apply:
(I) Retail sales at campgrounds shall
be limited to camping supplies for overnight guests in dedicated space within
the registration or central office building.
(II) Private concessions in permanent
structures shall be limited to one structure per park site. Sales shall be
limited to those items necessary for enjoyment and use of recreation
opportunities at the site, including food and beverages and recreation
equipment rental.
(III) Mobile
vendors may be permitted, subject to local government approvals. Local
government review shall address solid waste disposal, visual impacts of signs,
traffic circulation, and safety. Such uses shall be limited to the term of the
recreation season, and sales shall be limited to food and beverages and
recreation equipment rental.
(F) Campgrounds for 50 individual units or
less, for tents and recreational vehicles, with a total density of no more than
ten units per acre (density to be measured based on total size of recreation
facility and may include required buffer and setback areas). Class 3
campgrounds may also include one group campsite area, in addition to the
allowed individual campground units or parking area maximums.
(4) Recreation
Intensity Class 4 (High Intensity)
(a) Social
Setting: This designation is characterized by highly developed facilities where
there is little challenge or risk associated with being in the outdoors. There
is a high degree of interaction with other visitors. Encounters are high in
recreation sites, on roads and trails within in this designation.
(b) Physical and Managerial Setting: Changes
to the natural landscape may be evident but in harmony with characteristics of
the landscape setting. Highly developed recreation facilities and trails are
constructed for visitor convenience and ease of movement. On-site regulation
and controls are noticeable but harmonize with the natural characteristics of
the landscape.
(c) The maximum site
design capacity for parking areas shall not exceed 250 vehicles for any allowed
uses in Recreation Intensity Class 4. Parking spaces for campground units are
to be included in this number.
(d)
Trails are highly developed (gravel or paved surfaces, trail facilities such as
bridges are provided for convenience) and accommodate heavy to intensive use.
Users are typically inexperienced with little or no orienteering skills. Trails
are easily traveled by a wide range of users.
(e) The following uses may be permitted
subject to compliance with
350-082-0720.
(A) All uses permitted in Recreation
Intensity Classes 1, 2, and 3.
(B)
Parking areas, not to exceed a site-wide capacity of 250 vehicles, when
associated with any allowed uses in Recreation Intensity Class 4. Parking
spaces for campground units shall be included in this number.
(C) Accommodation of facilities for mass
transportation (bus parking, etc.) shall be required for all new Recreation
Intensity Class 4 day-use recreation sites and improvements to existing Class 4
day-use recreation sites where the improvement would increase the use of the
site, except for sites predominantly devoted to boat access. The number and
size of the mass transportation facilities shall reflect the physical capacity
of the site.
(D) Horseback riding
stables and associated facilities.
(E) Boat ramps.
(F) Campgrounds for 175 individual units or
less, for tents and recreational vehicles, with a total density of no more than
ten units per acre (density to be measured based on total size of recreation
facility and may include required buffer and setback areas). Class 4
campgrounds may also include up to three group campsite areas, in addition to
allowed individual campsite units or parking area maximums.
(5) Approval Criteria
for Recreation Uses. All proposed recreation projects outside of Public or
Commercial Recreation designations shall comply with the following:
(b) Cumulative effects of proposed recreation
projects on landscape settings shall be based on the "compatible recreation
use" guideline for the landscape setting in which the use is located.
(c) For proposed recreation projects in or
adjacent to lands designated Large-Scale Agriculture, Small-Scale Agriculture,
Commercial Forest Land, Large Woodland, or Small Woodland:
(A) The use would not seriously interfere
with accepted forest or agricultural practices on surrounding lands devoted to
forest or farm uses. Provision of on-site buffers may be used to partially or
fully comply with this criterion, depending upon project design and site
conditions.
(B) A declaration has
been signed by the project applicant or owner and recorded with county deeds
and records specifying that the applicant or owner is aware that operators are
entitled to carry on accepted forest or farm practices on lands designated
Large-Scale Agriculture, Small-Scale Agriculture, Commercial Forest Land, Large
Woodland, or Small Woodland.
(d) For proposed projects including
facilities for outdoor fires for cooking or other purposes, or for proposed
campgrounds, compliance with the following:
(A) The project applicant shall demonstrate
that a sufficient quantity of water necessary for fire suppression (as
determined pursuant to applicable fire codes or the county fire marshal) is
readily available to the proposed facility, either through connection to a
community water system or on-site wells, storage tanks, sumps, ponds or similar
storage devices. If connection to a community water system is proposed, the
project applicant shall demonstrate that the water system has adequate capacity
to meet the facility's emergency fire suppression needs without adversely
affecting the remainder of the water system with respect to fire suppression
capabilities.
(B) To provide access
for firefighting equipment, access drives shall be constructed to a minimum of
12 feet in width and a maximum grade of 12 percent. Access drives shall be
maintained to a level that is passable to firefighting equipment.
(e) For proposed trail or
trailhead projects, compliance with the following:
(A) Where applicable, new trails should
incorporate existing segments of older or historic trails, abandoned roads and
railroad rights-of-way, and other previously developed areas suitable for
recreation use to the maximum extent practicable.
(B) Trails that are intended for multiple
user groups shall be required to post signs at trailheads alerting users that
multiple user groups may be present on the trail. Trails shall be designed such
that user conflicts and safety issues are minimized.
(C) Applications for new trails or trailheads
shall include measures to minimize the potential spread of noxious
weeds.
(D) Applications for new
trails or trailheads shall consider the potential of fire risk during critical
fire hazard periods in developing the physical and managerial setting of the
site.
(f) For proposed
projects providing recreation access to the Columbia River or its tributaries,
applicants shall demonstrate that the new facility is consistent with and does
not affect or modify tribal treaty rights.
(g) For proposed projects on public lands or
proposed projects providing access to the Columbia River or its tributaries:
compliance with the guidelines in
350-082-0130.
(h) For proposed projects that include
interpretation of natural or cultural resources: A demonstration that the
interpretive facilities will not adversely affect natural or cultural resources
and that appropriate and necessary resource protection measures shall be
employed.
(i) Applications for
public recreation development in Recreation Intensity Classes 3 and 4 shall
demonstrate how the proposed recreation development will be equitable and
accessible (regardless of income level, ethnicity, gender, ability, or age).
Applications for public recreation development in Recreation Intensity Classes
1 and 2 shall meet this standard to the maximum extent practicable.
(j) Applications shall demonstrate compliance
with the social, physical and managerial setting characteristics in the
applicable Recreation Intensity Class description.
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