(A) Approval criteria. The Planning Commission may approve, approve with conditions or deny a preliminary plat. The Planning Commission decision shall be based on findings of compliance with all of the following approval criteria:
(2) All proposed lots, blocks and proposed land uses shall conform to the applicable zoning provisions of this chapter;
(3) Access to individual lots and public improvements necessary to serve the development, including, but not limited to, water, sewer and streets, shall conform to the development and design standards of this chapter);
(4) The proposed plat name is not already recorded for another subdivision, and satisfies the provisions of ORS Chapter 92;
(5) The proposed streets, utilities and surface water drainage facilities conform to city adopted master plans and applicable engineering standards and allow for transitions to existing and potential future development on adjacent lands. The preliminary plat shall identify all proposed public improvements and dedications;
(6) All proposed private common areas and improvements, if any, are identified on the preliminary plat and maintenance of such areas is assured through appropriate legal instrument;
(7) Evidence that any required state and federal permits, as applicable, have been obtained or can reasonably be obtained prior to development; and
(8) Evidence that improvements or conditions required by the city, road authority, the county, special districts, utilities and/or other service providers, as applicable to the project, have been or can be met.
(B) Conditions of approval. The Planning Commission may attach such conditions as are necessary to carry out provisions of this chapter and other applicable ordinances and regulations.
(Ord. 1267, passed 1-3-2012)