Chapter 17.110
CONVERSION PLAN REGULATIONS
Sections:
17.110.015 Preapplication conference.
17.110.020 Application for approval.
17.110.040 Findings and conditions.
17.110.050 City council decision.
17.110.010 Purpose.
All lands within the urban growth boundary of the city of Rogue River are intended for future annexation and development to urban standards and densities. In some cases, land divisions and limited development will occur prior to annexation. It is the intent of this chapter to assure that any such land divisions will be designed to maximize the long-range urban development potential of the parcel and general area and will not preclude further divisions, development or urban use of adjacent properties. The required conversion plan will also assure that any development of streets or utilities will be easily integrated into the urban system when the property is eventually annexed to the city.
The applicant for any land division within the urban growth boundary of the city of Rogue River that will result in a lot or parcel smaller than 10 acres is required to submit a conversion plan for city approval prior to application to Jackson County. Upon the city’s approval of the conversion plan, Jackson County will accept and process the application for the subdivision, land partition or other division in accordance with its land development ordinance requirements. Jackson County, in consideration of the city’s recommendations, may require standards or other conditions of approval that will assure that future development and subsequent partitioning are in accordance with the city’s comprehensive plan or other specific development plans that may be in effect for the subject area. [Ord. 23-418-O § 124 (Exh. A-4)].
17.110.015 Preapplication conference.
An applicant will be required to attend a preapplication conference prior to submitting an application for a conversion plan, unless waived by the city administrator. The purpose of the conference shall be to acquaint the applicant with the substantive and procedural requirements of this title, provide for an exchange of information regarding applicable elements of the comprehensive plan and development requirements, and to identify policies and regulations that create opportunities or pose significant constraints for the proposed development. [Ord. 23-418-O § 124 (Exh. A-4)].
17.110.020 Application for approval.
Any application to Jackson County for a land division within the city of Rogue River’s urban growth boundary shall include the city’s prior approval of a conversion plan for the entire parcel to be divided. The city’s recommendation shall be made a part of the application to the county and, if not included, the application will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. An application for conversion plan approval shall be filed with the city planner, which shall include the following:
A. Ten copies of a plan, drawn to a one inch equals 20 feet scale, and a reduced eight-and-one-half-inch by 11-inch copy. This plan shall include the following data:
1. The date, north point, scale, and assessor’s tax lot identification.
2. The boundaries and dimensions of the parcel to be divided.
3. The total acreage or square footage of the parcel being divided.
4. The locations, names, pavement widths and right-of-way widths of all public streets in the vicinity of the subject property.
5. The locations, widths and purposes of any other easements on or near the property.
6. The locations and sizes of any utilities, including water lines, sewer lines, storm drains, utility poles, etc., that are on or within 200 feet of the subject property.
7. The outline, dimensions and specific locations of all existing structures and indicate which, if any, will be removed.
8. Contour lines where slope exceeds 10 percent.
9. The proposed lots that would result from the proposed land division and clearly indicate those lot boundaries and dimensions.
10. Using dashed lines show a proposal for future subdivision or partitioning of the entire property to urban levels, in accordance with the city’s future zoning of that property, or the density levels projected by the city’s comprehensive plan. Those future lots shall be no smaller than allowed by the applicable zoning districts, nor shall they exceed the minimum lot size requirement by more than 50 percent.
11. Proposed building locations, if known or planned.
12. Locations of future streets, utility lines, and other features of the plan that will serve the future parcels and future development.
13. The following statement shall be included on the conversion plan map or in a related and attached agreement between the county and applicant:
Dashed lines represent future Conversion Plans to urban densities for lots and streets. All development will conform to setback and other lot development requirements of the city of Rogue River. This plan shall be binding on the property until the property is annexed to the city of Rogue River, or until this plan is amended.
14. If a subsurface sewage disposal system is planned or may be needed to serve the anticipated development prior to annexation, the applicant shall submit documentation to show those locations that are most and least suitable for such a system. Any proposed subsurface system shall be shown on the conversion plan.
B. Name and address of the applicant.
C. Statement that the applicant is the owner of the property or is the authorized agent of the owner.
D. Address and legal description or assessor’s parcel number of the property.
E. The county zoning district in which the property is located and the city’s comprehensive plan designation and future zoning district, as shown on the comprehensive plan and future zoning maps of the city of Rogue River.
F. Statement indicating the precise manner of compliance with the provisions of the city of Rogue River’s comprehensive plan together with any other data pertinent to the findings prerequisite to the approval of a conversion plan.
G. Fees as prescribed by the Rogue River city council. [Ord. 23-418-O § 124 (Exh. A-4)].
17.110.030 Public hearing.
The planning commission and city council shall hold public hearings on the conversion plan, notice of which shall be given in the manner provided in RRMC 17.100.040. The city shall have 120 days from the date an application is deemed complete to render its decision. [Ord. 23-418-O § 124 (Exh. A-4)].
17.110.040 Findings and conditions.
The planning commission shall forward a recommendation to the city council. Approval of a conversion plan shall be based on the following findings:
A. That the proposed conversion plan is consistent with the Rogue River comprehensive plan.
B. That the proposed conversion plan is consistent with the facility plans for the city of Rogue River.
C. That the recommendations for changes and/or amendments to the conversion plan are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, general welfare, and to further implement the city of Rogue River’s comprehensive plan and facility plans. [Ord. 23-418-O § 124 (Exh. A-4)].
17.110.050 City council decision.
The city council shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the conversion plan. Their findings shall describe the basis for the decision. A copy of the final decision shall be delivered to the applicant at the address shown on the application and to the Jackson County planning department.
Upon approval of the conversion plan, the applicant will be instructed to proceed with the appropriate application to Jackson County in accordance with the county’s land development ordinance requirements. [Ord. 23-418-O § 124 (Exh. A-4)].