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Mazama Ranch Development at Smith Rock State Park

Could This Be the FINAL Decision on the Mazama Ranch Development at Smith Rock?

Could This Be the FINAL Decision on the Mazama Ranch Development at Smith Rock?

Yesterday the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners split the difference on the appeal of the formerly approved Mazama Ranch B&B and Campground development. Yes to the B&B, no to the campground application.

The Mazama Ranch Record is Now Officially Closed. What's Next.

The Mazama Ranch Record is Now Officially Closed. What's Next.

The record is now officially closed on the appeal of the formerly approved Mazama Ranch B&B and Campground proposal on the non-easement portion of a 2.2-acre parcel (net 1.97 acres). The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners has all the materials to consider and deliberate on.

Mazama Ranch B&B + Campground Proposal Got Another Day in Court

Mazama Ranch B&B + Campground Proposal Got Another Day in Court

This week the Mazamas Foundation presented their modified proposed conditional use permit in a new public hearing to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. As further detailed in the link above, the layout of the campground in relation to the adjoining property, including the outdoor gathering area and the parking lot, was shifted to eliminate the need for one setback waiver out of 4, as well as provide additional noise buffering.

7 Final Input Days on the Mazama Ranch Appeal

7 Final Input Days on the Mazama Ranch Appeal

Yesterday the Mazama Ranch Foundation finished up their rebuttal to the appeal hearing mid-December on their proposed B&B and Campground directly across from Smith Rock State Park. What happened and what's next? 

The Future is Now—Waivers for Land Use on Mazama Ranch Development Provoke a Discussion of the Changing Complexion of the Smith Rock Area

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The Future is Now—Waivers for Land Use on Mazama Ranch Development Provoke a Discussion of the Changing Complexion of the Smith Rock Area

While those for and against the proposed Mazama Ranch Development concentrate on whether or not this single project's approval should be turned down in appeal, there are some other voices focused on the bigger picture.

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