The general purpose of this Code is to set forth and coordinate
regulations governing the
and
of land. The Code is more specifically intended to do the following:
A. Serve as the principle tool for implementing the
’s
in a manner that protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Forest Grove;
B. Satisfy relevant requirements of federal, state and regional law, goals and rules;
C. Facilitate prompt review of
proposals and the
of clear and specific standards;
D. Provide for public information, review and comment on
proposals that may have a significant impact on the community;
E. Guide public and private planning policies and actions to ensure provision of adequate water, sewerage, transportation, drainage, parks,
and other public facilities for each
;
F. Provide for the review of the transportation impacts of land
, with particular emphasis on not exceeding the planned capacities of the transportation system;
G. Require that
and
designs provide reasonable protection from fire,
, landslide, erosion or other natural hazards; and
H. Require that
provides for reasonable preservation, enhancement or
of sensitive resources.
(Ord. 2009-01, passed 3-9-2009)