Section 390.310 – Definitions for ORS 390.310 to 390.368.

As used in ORS 390.310 to 390.368, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Channel” includes any channel that flows water at ordinary low water. (2) “Unit of local government” means an incorporated city, county or any other political subdivision of this state. (3) “Willamette River” means that portion of the Willamette River, including all channels […]

Section 390.314 – Legislative findings and policy.

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that, to protect and preserve the natural, scenic and recreational qualities of lands along the Willamette River, to preserve and restore historical sites, structures, facilities and objects on lands along the Willamette River for public education and enjoyment and to further the state policy established under ORS 390.010, it is […]

Section 390.318 – Preparation of development and management plan; content of plan.

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with units of local government that have lands along the Willamette River within their respective boundaries, shall prepare a plan for the development and management of the Willamette River Greenway as described in ORS 390.314. Such plan may be prepared for segments of the Willamette River […]

Section 390.322 – Submission of plan to Land Conservation and Development Commission; revision, approval and distribution of plan.

(1) Following the preparation of the plan or any segment thereof under ORS 390.318, the State Parks and Recreation Department shall submit such plan or segment to the Land Conservation and Development Commission. The commission shall investigate and review such plan or segment as it considers necessary. If the commission finds that the plan or […]

Section 390.330 – Grants for acquisition of lands by local government units; acquisition of water rights or use of condemnation powers limited.

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Department may enter into agreements with units of local government and make grants of money to assist units of local government in acquiring lands or any interest in lands situated within the boundaries of the Willamette River Greenway for exclusive public use for scenic and recreational purposes and to […]

Section 390.332 – Acquisition of scenic easements near Willamette River; nature of easement; restriction on use of condemnation.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4) of this section, the State Parks and Recreation Department may acquire scenic easements on any lands situated within 150 feet from the ordinary low water line on each side of each channel of the Willamette River and on any lands situated within 150 feet from the ordinary […]

Section 390.334 – Acquisition of scenic easements in lands subject to development plan; farmlands not to be acquired by condemnation; nature of easement; acquisition of other interests.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, after the date of the approval of the plan for the Willamette River Greenway or any segment thereof under ORS 390.322, the State Parks and Recreation Department may acquire scenic easements in any lands described in such plan or segment pursuant to ORS 390.318 […]

Section 390.338 – Limitations on use of condemnation power; acquisition of certain farmlands; disposition of acquired lands; compensation for acquired lands.

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 390.121, the State Parks and Recreation Department may only exercise the power of eminent domain in the acquisition of lands or interests therein that are situated within the boundaries of the Willamette River Greenway for state parks or recreation areas in the parcels of land described in section 8a, chapter 558, Oregon […]

Section 390.340 – Department rules.

The State Parks and Recreation Department shall make and promulgate rules and regulations that it considers necessary in carrying out ORS 390.310 to 390.368. [1967 c.551 §4; 1973 c.558 §11]

Section 390.350 – Intergovernmental agreements; use of gifts and grants.

Units of local government may enter into agreements with the State Parks and Recreation Department and with each other in carrying out the purposes of the Willamette River Greenway, and may accept and use gifts and grants from the department or others. [1967 c.551 §5; 1973 c.558 §12]

Section 390.360 – Title to, and use and disposition of, lands acquired by local governmental units.

All lands or interests in lands acquired and all historical sites, structures, facilities and objects preserved and restored by the units of local government pursuant to ORS 390.330 with grants of money from the State Parks and Recreation Department, may be used only for the purposes of the Willamette River Greenway as set forth in […]

Section 390.364 – Taxation of lands subject to scenic easements.

For ad valorem tax purposes, land that is subject to a scenic easement acquired under ORS 390.332 or a scenic or public easement acquired under ORS 390.334 shall be valued at its real market value, less any reduction in value caused by the easement, and assessed in accordance with ORS 308.232. The easements shall be […]

Section 390.368 – Authority to contract landscaping and repair of damage to lands subject to scenic easement.

In carrying out the purposes of ORS 390.310 to 390.368 the State Parks and Recreation Department may enter into contracts with any agency of the United States, this state or a political subdivision thereof, or with any private person, agency or corporation to perform natural vegetative landscaping or to perform work to restore damage resulting […]