ORS 459.243: Restrictions on issuance of permits under ORS 459.245.

(1) As used in this section:

      (a) “Property line” has the meaning given that term in ORS 92.010.

      (b) “School” means:

      (A) A public or private institution of learning providing instruction in kindergarten through grade 12, or any combination of those grade levels; and

      (B) The surrounding buildings, other structures, playgrounds, athletic fields, parking lots and any other areas of the institution that are accessed by students of the institution on a regular basis.

      (2) The Department of Environmental Quality may not issue a disposal site permit under ORS 459.245 to establish a commercial disposal site for composting if:

      (a) The property line of the proposed disposal site for composting is located within 1,500 feet of a property line of a school that is within an exception area for rural residential uses; and

      (b) The proposed disposal site for composting requires approval from a metropolitan service district under ORS 268.318.