TITLE 7
SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND PARTITIONING

CHAPTER 1
PURPOSES, GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

SECTION:

7-1-1:   Adoption, Title And Revision Policy

7-1-2:   Purposes

7-1-3:   Ordinance Relationships

7-1-4:   Construction Of Words

7-1-5:   Definitions

7-1-1: ADOPTION, TITLE AND REVISION POLICY:

There is hereby adopted, as provided herein, a subdivision and partitioning ordinance for Malheur County, a political subdivision of the state of Oregon.

This title shall be known as the SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF MALHEUR COUNTY and shall be reviewed and, if necessary, revised to keep consistent with legislative change and the changing needs and desires of the citizens of Malheur County. (Ord. 25, 3-2-1983; amd. 1989 Code)

7-1-2: PURPOSES:

In accordance with the provisions of ORS chapters 92 and 215, this title sets forth the minimum standards governing the approval of land development, including subdivisions and partitions, within Malheur County as necessary to carry out the county's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance 1 and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. The purposes of these provisions and regulations are to:

   A.   Encourage well planned subdivision and partition development so that good livable neighborhoods with all needed facilities and amenities may be provided.

   B.   Encourage development in harmony with the natural environment and within the carrying capacities of natural resources.

   C.   Safeguard the interests of the public, the applicant and the future lot owner.

   D.   Improve land records and boundary monuments.

   E.   Ensure equitable processing of subdivision plats and partitioning plans.

   F.   Provide for orderly and efficient development, and to coordinate development with public facility and service plans and capabilities.

No person may subdivide or partition land within the county of Malheur except in accordance with ORS chapters 92 and 215, and the provisions of this title and title 6 of this code. (Ord. 25, 3-2-1983; amd. 1989 Code)

 

Notes

1	1. See title 6 of this code.

7-1-3: ORDINANCE RELATIONSHIPS:

   A.   To The Comprehensive Plan: A subdivision plat shall conform to the policies of the comprehensive plan, as adopted by the county court.

   B.   To The Comprehensive Plan Map And Transportation System Plan: A subdivision plat shall conform with plans for the location, widening or extension of streets, highways and for other projects of a similar nature as shown on the comprehensive plan map and in the Malheur County transportation system plan, as adopted by the county court.

   C.   To The Zoning Ordinance: A subdivision plat shall conform in all respects with applicable regulations of the zoning ordinance 1 , as adopted by the county court. (Ord. 125, 6-20-2000)

 

Notes

1	1. See title 6 of this code.