# ORS § 196.110: 196.110 Land use regulation in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.110

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 196.110
- **Heading:** 196.110 Land use regulation in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.110

## Text

(1) Notwithstanding any provision setting forth criteria or conditions for approval of a permit or requiring action by the county in ORS chapter 92, 195, 196, 197, 197A or 215 or in a local ordinance or charter, a county may deny any permit or otherwise refuse to take any action that is inconsistent with the purposes and standards as provided in sections 3 and 6(d) of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663, or the scenic area management plan adopted pursuant to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663. When taking action on a permit application, a county shall follow procedures consistent with the procedures set out in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) and shall comply with the time limitations set out in ORS 215.427 (Final action on permit or zone change application) . The authority of a county to deny a permit or otherwise take action under this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other authority for denial that may be exercised by the county pursuant to the provisions of ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A. Any action of a county taken pursuant to this subsection shall be appealed to the Columbia River Gorge Commission as provided in section 15(a)(2) of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a state agency may not take action that must be reviewed for compatibility with an acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulation in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area until the agency determines through written findings that the action is consistent with the purposes and standards as provided in sections 3 and 6(d) of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663, and the interim guidelines or the scenic area management plan.

(3) A state agency may seek any of the administrative or judicial remedies or participate in any proceeding provided by the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663.

(4) The provisions of ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) do not apply to the Columbia River Gorge Commission. [1987 c.856 §2; 2003 c.181 §1]

Source: Section 196.110 — Land use regulation in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 196.105 196.105 Definitions for ORS 196.105 to 196.125](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.105.md)
- [ORS § 196.107 196.107 Legislative findings on management plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.107.md)
- [ORS § 196.109 196.109 Effect of revision of urban area boundaries within scenic area on management plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.109.md)
- [ORS § 196.110 196.110 Land use regulation in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.110.md)
- [ORS § 196.115 196.115 Appeal from decision of Columbia River Gorge Commission or county](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.115.md)
- [ORS § 196.120 196.120 Exercise of eminent domain](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.120.md)
- [ORS § 196.125 196.125 Buffer by regulation around Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.125.md)
- [ORS § 196.150 196.150 Compact provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.150.md)
- [ORS § 196.155 196.155 Authority for state officers and agencies to carry out duties under compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.155.md)
- [ORS § 196.160 196.160 Membership on Columbia River Gorge Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.160.md)
- [ORS § 196.165 196.165 Status of commission employees for purposes of certain benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.165.md)
- [ORS § 196.175 196.175 Pacific Ocean Resources Compact ratified](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.175.md)
- [ORS § 196.180 196.180 Compact provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.180.md)
- [ORS § 196.185 196.185 Representation on compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.185.md)

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