Brentmar v. Jackson County

Petitioner seeks review of LUBA’s decision affirming Jackson County’s denial of Peace Garden Institute’s application for a conditional use permit to operate an agricultural and horticultural school, together with related facilities and “commercial activities,” in an exclusive farm use (EFU) zone.

Initially, petitioner and the county have moved to strike all or parts of one another’s briefs. We deny the motions.

On the merits, only one of petitioner’s arguments calls for discussion. He asserts that the county erred by applying criteria in its own legislation that are more restrictive of the…