Meeker v. BD. OF COM'RS OF CLATSOP COUNTY

Petitioners in this writ of review proceeding appeal from an order of the circuit court affirming the county commissioners’ approval of a tentative plat for the subdivision of 82 acres of agricultural land along the Nehalem River in Clatsop County. The issue is whether the proposed subdivision complies with statutes and state regulations pertaining to preservation of agricultural lands.

The proposed subdivision would create seven parcels ranging in size from 8 to 20 acres. The planning commission initially considered the subdivision application as a proposal for suburban-residential use, and…