Chapter 17.12
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SUBDIVISION REVIEW COMMITTEE

Sections:

17.12.010    Scope of regulation.

17.12.020    Minimum standards.

17.12.030    Subdivision review committee.

17.12.040    Duties of committee.

17.12.050    Subdivision conference.

17.12.060    Committee review factors.

17.12.010 Scope of regulation.

Before a plat of any subdivision or the map of any partition may be made and recorded, the person proposing the subdivision or the partition or his authorized agent or representative shall make an application in writing to the county for approval of the proposed subdivision or the proposed partition in accordance with the requirements and procedures established by this title. (Ord. 19 § 2.010, 2003)

17.12.020 Minimum standards.

No proposed subdivision or partition shall be approved unless said subdivision or partition complies with the comprehensive plan for the county, the applicable zoning, and the requirements and standards set forth in this title and Chapter 92 ORS. (Ord. 19 § 2.020, 2003)

17.12.030 Subdivision review committee.

There is hereby established a subdivision review committee to review all tentative subdivision plans and make recommendations to the planning commission. The committee shall consist of the following members:

(1) County planning director (who will be chairman).

(2) County engineer or designated representative.

(3) County legal counsel.

(4) County roadmaster.

(5) County sheriff.

(6) Fire chief.

(7) County sanitarian.

(8) County assessor.

(9) City engineer, planner, and/or street superintendent.

(10) State Forestry Representative for fire protection.

(11) Other members or ex officio members of the committee may be designated by the county planning commission and may include, among others, as follows:

(a) Public utility representative(s).

(b) Irrigation district representative(s).

(c) School district representative.

(d) Department of Environmental Quality.

(e) Department of Transportation.

(f) Postal department.

(g) Other state or federal agencies. (Ord. 231 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 19 § 2.030, 2003)

17.12.040 Duties of committee.

It shall be the duty of the committee to examine and review all tentative subdivision plans and make recommendations to the planning commission prior to submittal thereto. (Ord. 231 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 19 § 2.040, 2003)

17.12.050 Subdivision conference.

The planning director shall schedule a meeting with the subdivision review committee and the subdivider or his authorized agent and engineer or surveyor prior to submittal to the commission. (Ord. 19 § 2.050, 2003)

17.12.060 Committee review factors.

In review of proposed subdivisions, the committee shall consider the follow factors:

(1) Preliminary plat requirements.

(2) Conformance to the zoning ordinance.

(3) Quantity and quality of existing or proposed water supply, adequacy of the existing or proposed sewage disposal system to support the projected population; or in the event that subsurface sewage disposal is proposed for any or all of the parcels of the development, the capability of the soil for the proper long-term support of such a system or systems.

(4) Adequacy of public services, existing or committed and funded, in the area of the proposed development, such as schools, police and fire protection, health facilities, highway and arterial road networks, and other transportation facilities, parks and other recreational facilities, to serve the increase in population expected to be created by the development.

(5) Effect of the development on the scenic or natural beauty of the area, historic sites or rare and irreplaceable natural areas.

(6) Location of development in relation to industrial plants, livestock feedlots, solid waste disposal sites (existing and proposed), mining and quarrying operations and other possible conflicting land uses, particularly agricultural and forestry use.

(7) Possible adverse effects on the development by natural hazards, such as floods, slides or faults, etc.

(8) Possible adverse effects of the development on adjacent or area agricultural, grazing, forest or industrial lands and operations.

(9) Design and development for retention of the maximum feasible amount of vegetation and other natural amenities.

(10) Possible environmental damage to the area or possible effects on fish, wildlife or their habitat.

(11) Possible conflicts with easements acquired by the public for access through or use of property within or adjacent to the proposed development.

(12) Unusual conditions of the property involved such as high water table, slope, bedrock, or other topographic or geologic conditions, which might limit the capability to build on the land using ordinary and reasonable construction techniques.

(13) Marketable title or other interest contracted for.

(14) Adequate financial arrangements for on-site and off-site improvements proposed or required.

(15) Evidence that each and every parcel can be used for the purpose for which they are intended and to be offered.

(16) Agreement or bylaws to provide for management, construction, maintenance, or other services pertaining to common facilities or elements in the development.

(17) Protective covenants or deed restrictions. (Ord. 19 § 2.060, 2003)