Division IV. Application Procedures
Chapter 19.40
BASIC PROVISIONS
Sections:
19.40.040 Application requirements.
19.40.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish the basic procedures for the submission of applications for land use permits in Josephine County. [2005 RLDC § 40.010.]
19.40.020 Types of actions.
The following is a list of land use actions authorized by this title. This list shall not be considered exclusive, and land use actions authorized by state or federal law or other County ordinance or regulation are also authorized.
A. Alteration of a nonconforming use.
B. Amendment of the comprehensive plan map.
C. Appeals and remand hearings.
D. Change of zone.
E. Conditional use permit (general).
F. Destination and recreational resorts.
G. Determination of a nonconforming use.
H. Development in flood hazard areas.
I. Development permit.
J. Director’s decision regarding the interpretation or administration of this title.
K. Farm and forest dwellings.
L. Farm and forest uses.
M. Home occupation permit.
N. Hydroelectric and transmission facilities.
O. Land divisions.
P. Naming of a street or road.
Q. Similar use.
R. Site plan review by the Director.
S. Temporary use permit.
T. Text amendment to the comprehensive plan or land development code.
U. Variance. [2005 RLDC § 40.020.]
19.40.030 General procedures.
A. All applications shall be submitted on forms provided by the Director.
B. It is the responsibility of the applicant to complete the application forms and to supply the documentation as required by Chapter 19.21 JCC, Pre-Application Review.
C. The Director is authorized to reject incomplete or frivolous applications.
D. When a development proposal involves more than one application, and any one or more of the applications requires conditional use or hearing procedures, the applications may be consolidated for one review process, unless the Director determines one of the following circumstances applies:
1. The issues in the applications are so complex that combined review will likely prevent a full and fair review of all of the issues; or
2. The consolidation of the applications will result in an administrative hardship to the Director, the Review Body or the participants.
E. Consolidated applications shall be accompanied by the full fee for each application, and shall be processed using the highest level of review procedure required by any of the applications. A decision to approve or deny consolidated applications may be documented in a single set of findings as long as the findings separately list and address the standards and criteria for each application. A decision by the Director to consolidate or not consolidate applications is not subject to appeal.
F. Applications for land uses that might affect transportation facilities, corridors or sites under ownership or maintenance of other jurisdictions will also be reviewed by the corresponding jurisdiction. [2005 RLDC § 40.030.]
19.40.040 Application requirements.
An application shall include or attach some or all of the following items. A list of the initial requirements shall be furnished to applicants at the completion of pre-application review, or at a later time if the Director determines additional information or documents are needed for effective review.
A. Proof of ownership;
B. A completed application form (or a land use request cover sheet in the event a specific application form does not exist for the request);
C. A power of attorney, if the applicant is someone other than the property owner and the property owner has not signed the application;
D. An executed statement of understanding;
E. All required fees;
F. Copies of easements encumbering or benefiting the property;
G. A determination of legal lot demonstrating the parcel or lot is authorized for development;
H. A plot plan meeting the requirements of JCC 19.41.020(B)(3);
I. A site plan map meeting the requirements of JCC 19.42.060;
J. A copy of the Assessor’s and/or zoning map for the vicinity;
K. A copy of the applicable flood hazard map or Flood Insurance Rate Map with the property lines delineated to the same scale as the map, or a depiction of the federal designated floodplain/floodway on the plot plans required by subsection (H) or (I) of this section;
L. A soil map for the property from the soil survey of Josephine County;
M. An access permit from the Oregon State Highway Division;
N. Proof of a long-term access permit or agreement from a public agency;
O. A scenic easement approval;
P. A drainage and/or erosion control plan;
Q. An elevation map for the property showing six or more relative elevations or contours for the property;
R. Proof of irrigation or water rights;
S. Copies of relevant well logs, pump tests or other water source or quality data;
T. An approved statement of intended water use and/or other information showing compliance with Chapter 19.84 JCC (Water Standards);
U. Copies of existing and proposed septic site evaluations;
V. Copies of existing surveys;
W. An original copy of an aerial photograph of the property or vicinity;
X. Any information or documentation regarding open space, scenic, historic, archaeological and natural resource sites that are located on or near the property;
Y. Any other information necessary or helpful to explain the circumstances of the request or address applicable standards and criteria, as determined by the Director. [Amended by Planning Director, 10-28-16; 2005 RLDC § 40.040.]