Chapter 17.370
DEDICATION OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY OR OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY

Sections:

17.370.010    General.

17.370.020    Initiation.

17.370.030    Decision.

17.370.040    Conditions.

17.370.010 General.

It may be necessary to create and dedicate a right-of-way or other public property without the division of land. In such cases, the right-of-way or public property may be created by deed. [Ord. 93 § 5.17.1, 1987].

17.370.020 Initiation.

The dedication of a right-of-way or other public property by deed may be initiated by:

(1) A majority vote of the city council for the purpose of general traffic circulation, recreation, open space, or other public purpose.

(2) A request of a property owner if no land division will result. [Ord. 93 § 5.17.2, 1987].

17.370.030 Decision.

The planning commission shall review the proposed dedication and make a recommendation to the city council to approve or deny the proposed dedication. The commission shall consider the proposal in relation to adequate traffic circulation, surrounding property development, or other intended purpose.

The city council shall review the commission’s recommendation and approve or deny the proposed dedication by deed. The council shall then adopt a resolution accepting the land for public purposes. [Ord. 93 § 5.17.3, 1987].

17.370.040 Conditions.

The approved deed shall contain the language, “The City of Coos Bay agrees to accept said property for the purpose conveyed,” and the deed properly recorded. Other special conditions may be imposed upon an approval at the council’s discretion. [Ord. 93 § 5.17.4, 1987].