OAR 736-020-0020: Recreation Use Standards

The following recreation use standards shall be applied, where applicable, to each application for an ocean shore permit. (1) Recreation Use — The project shall not be a detriment to public recreation use opportunities within the ocean shore area except in those cases where it is determined necessary or legally required to protect sensitive biological resources such as state or federally listed species. (2) Recreation Access — The project shall avoid blocking off or obstructing public access routes within the ocean shore area except in those cases where it is determined necessary or legally required to protect sensitive biological resources such as state or federally listed species.