(A) Preliminary review.
(1) Prior to creating any new lots or parcels, the developer should obtain the checklist for partition or subdivision requirements, and discuss his or her intent with the Planning Administrator. It is desirable to prepare sketch maps and assemble other information as needed to discuss the proposal.
(2) If any parcel of land abuts Oregon State Highway 203 and/or 237, then the applicant shall notify and consult with the city and the ODOT District Manager prior to submitting any land use application. The purpose for this contact is to involve ODOT at the beginning of the application process so that the property owner/developer has the benefit of ODOT comments prior to submitting a site plan, conditional use application, or tentative plat map.
(3) In considering possible partition or subdivision activities, the developer should recognize:
(a) That the proposal may be denied, unless it meets all conditions; and
(b) That the factors below will be considered to determine suitability of the proposal:
1. Land Use Plan and zoning provisions;
2. Initial and potential future development of the area;
3. Initial and potential future area street design and related requirements;
4. Type of sewage disposal and water supply provisions required under § 152.07(G)(2) and (3);
5. School district service capability;
6. Consistency with the Transportation System Plan; and
7. Other information as may be pertinent.
(B) Initiation of an application. A developer shall submit an application on forms provided by the city accompanied by a tentative plan showing the general design of the proposed subdivision or partition accompanied by the prescribed fee. Partition or subdivision activities may be initiated if the developer satisfies the following:
(1) Is in accord with the area Land Use Plan and zoning requirements; and
(2) Is suitable for partitioning or subdividing and does not materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern of the area, not initiate or encourage a pattern of development incompatible with existing area uses. In determining suitability, the following policies shall be recognized:
(a) Access and provisions for water supply, sewage disposal, school capacity, surveying and possible other requirements must be satisfied;
(b) The development will not adversely affect the economic and social conditions and other characteristics which make the city desirable in which to live; and
(c) The proposal is consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
(C) Tentative plan.
(1) A tentative plan and at least ten copies (unless a lesser number is determined acceptable by the Planning Administrator), for distribution to other departments and agencies shall be submitted along with supplementary materials as required and the prescribed fee. The tentative plan shall include the items indicated in this chapter. Within 30 days, or at the next available regularly scheduled Council meeting after the tentative plan is determined complete by the Planning Administrator, the Council shall set a hearing date to consider the request. The Planning Administrator shall mail notice of the hearing to all interested agencies and departments, Council members, area landowners within 300 feet of the proposed development and to the other vicinity residents as he or she determines may be affected.
(2) All plans that include road and street improvements shall provide the nature and findings regarding the desired improvements in a notice to each transportation facility provider as follows:
(a) Notice will be provided to ODOT regarding any land use action on or adjacent to a state facility;
(b) All actions potentially affecting a jurisdiction’s road/street shall require notice to that jurisdiction’s Public Works and Planning Department; and
(c) Notice will be given to providers of public transit and special interest transportation groups, such as railroad, bicyclists, pedestrians, and the disabled, on any roadway or other transportation project. Transportation interest groups must request notice in writing and may be subject to a fee.
(Ord. 418, passed 3-12-1990; Ord. 481, passed 9-13-2004)