(A) Subdivision and partition approval through 2-step process. Applications for subdivision or partition approval shall be processed by means of a preliminary plat evaluation and a final plat evaluation, according to the following 2 steps:
(1) The preliminary plat must be approved before the final plat can be submitted for approval consideration; and
(2) The final plat must demonstrate compliance with all conditions of approval of the preliminary plat.
(B) Compliance with O.R.S. Chapter 92. Subdivisions and partitions shall conform to O.R.S. Chapter 92, Subdivisions and Partitions.
(C) Future re-division plan. When subdividing or partitioning tracts into large lots (i.e., greater than 3 times or 300% the minimum lot size allowed by the underlying land use district), the lots shall be of such size, shape, and orientation as to facilitate future re-division and extension of streets and utilities. The applicant shall submit a future re-division plan, or shadow plan, indicating how re-division of dividable lots and extension of planned public facilities to adjacent parcels can occur in the future, in accordance with this Code.
(D) Adequate utilities.
(1) All lots created through land division shall have adequate public utilities and facilities, including streets, water, sewer, gas, and electrical systems, consistent with the Public Works Design Standards Manual. Water system improvements shall conform to the Banks Water Master Plan.
(2) For land divisions that anticipate new water service connections, the applicant shall provide written confirmation from the City Engineer verifying that the city's public water system has adequate capacity to serve the proposed number of new water service connections. Alternatively, the applicant may provide documentation satisfactory to the City Engineer of its own alternative source of water that is legally capable of being dedicated to and annexed to the city's municipal water system and of sufficient capacity to serve the proposed number of new water service connections.
(E) Adequate drainage. All lots created through land division shall have adequate surface water drainage facilities that avoid exposure to flood damage and protect water quality. Water quality or quantity control improvements shall conform to the requirements of Clean Water Services.
(F) Adequate access. All lots created or reconfigured shall have adequate vehicle access and parking, as may be required, consistent with the Public Works Design Standards Manual.
(G) Underground utilities. All new lots shall be served with utilities located and constructed underground, consistent with the Public Works Design Standards Manual, except where the City Engineer determines that underground placement of utilities is infeasible.
(Ord. 2021-08-02, passed 10-12-2021)