CHAPTER 156
Comprehensive Plan
Section
156.04 Plan implement measures
156.09 Transportation System Plan
156.01 PURPOSE.
The several purposes of this chapter are to encourage the most appropriate use of land by the development of a new Comprehensive Plan meeting the requirements of state statutes governing land use planning; to encourage the orderly growth of the city; to facilitate adequate provisions for community utilities, facilities and other public requirements; to establish with Umatilla County a management agreement for land use within the established urban growth boundaries; and in general to promote public health, safety, convenience and general welfare.
(Ord. 1505, passed 4-9-84)
156.02 AUTHORITY.
(A) Pursuant to ORS Chapters 92, 197, 215 and 227, the Statewide Planning Goals, and in coordination with Umatilla County and other affected governmental units, the city hereby adopts the August 1983 City of Hermiston Comprehensive Plan as amended.
(B) The August 1983 City of Hermiston Comprehensive Plan as amended by Ordinance No. 1520, passed July 9, 1984, as amended by Ordinance No. 1563, passed April 22, 1985, is on file at the office of the Finance Director/Recorder for public reference. Ordinances that amend the Comprehensive Plan Map are listed in the ordinance disposition table and also are on file in the Finance Director/Recorder’s office.
(Ord. 1505, passed 4-9-84)
156.03 PLAN TECHNICAL REPORT.
(A) The technical report provides the background information, facts and considerations upon which the city’s Comprehensive Plan, policies and map are based. The city hereby adopts by reference the following study documents: Regional Water System Feasibility Study for Hermiston-Boardman, Oregon, prepared by Futrell-Redford-Saxton and also Wallulis and Associates dated December 1974; The Greater Hermiston Regional Water Facility Plan prepared by Jones Associates dated April 1975; Regional and Local Water Resources for the City of Hermiston prepared by Wallulis and Associates dated September 1976; The Hermiston Water Study prepared by Wallulis and Associates dated January 1982; Hermiston Sewer Facilities Plan, Parts I and II, prepared by Stevens, Thompson and Runyan dated January and May 1976; Hermiston Airport Master Plan prepared by Stevens, Thompson and Runyan dated November 1975 and the Airport Plan Update prepared by Belltran dated January 1981; the Hermiston Park Master Plan prepared by Kramer, Chin and Mayo dated June 1981.
(B) The technical report is not adopted as part of the plan but remains the supporting document that is subject to revision as new technical data becomes available. When new data indicates that the city’s plan should be revised, amendments shall be made as provided in 156.07.
(Ord. 1505, passed 4-9-84)
156.04 PLAN IMPLEMENT MEASURES.
All plan implementation measures, including but not limited to the city zoning code, subdivision ordinance, annexation procedures ordinance and Urban Growth Area Joint Management Agreement between the city and Umatilla County, shall be consistent with and subservient to the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 1505, passed 4-9-84)
156.05 AVAILABILITY.
After the city’s Comprehensive Plan receives an acknowledgment of compliance from the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission, the Comprehensive Plan and implementation measures shall be available for use and inspection at the Hermiston City Hall, Hermiston Public Library, Umatilla County Planning Department in Pendleton, East Central Oregon Association of Counties office in Pendleton and the Department of Land Conservation and Development in Salem.
(Ord. 1505, passed 4-9-84)
156.06 GOALS AND POLICIES.
The statements of goals and policies provide a general long-range basis for decision-making relative to the future growth and development of the city. The goals are patterned after and are in direct response to applicable statewide planning goals. The policy statements set forth a guide to courses of action which are intended to carry out the goals of the plan and present a clear picture of the city’s position on matters pertaining to physical improvements and development within the city Urban Growth Boundary. Furthermore, policies and statements contained within the city’s Comprehensive Plan which address lands outside the city’s urban growth boundary shall be construed as recommendations to Umatilla County and shall in no way be binding upon the county.
(Ord. 1505, passed 4-9-84)
156.07 ANNUAL REVIEW.
(A) The Comprehensive Plan and implementation measures shall be reviewed at least annually to determine conformity with changes in:
(1) The Oregon Revised Statutes;
(2) Oregon Case Law;
(3) Oregon Statewide Planning Goals;
(4) Requirements of the city;
(5) Needs of residents or landowners within the city and urban growth area; and
(6) Concerns of Umatilla County and other affected governmental units.
(B) If the Comprehensive Plan, implementation measures or both fail to conform to any or all of the above mentioned criteria, the nonconforming document(s) shall be amended as soon as practicable.
(Ord. 1505, passed 4-9-84)
156.08 AMENDMENTS.
After the Planning Commission and City Council determine that proposed amendments should be considered, amendment of the Comprehensive Plan shall be based on the following procedure and requirements:
(A) A public hearing date and notice thereof through a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least ten days prior to the hearing;
(B) Copies of proposed amendments shall be made available for review at least ten days prior to the Planning Commission hearing;
(C) After the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall make findings of fact and recommend to the City Council adoption, revision or denial of the proposed amendments;
(D) Upon receipt of the Planning Commission recommendation, the City Council shall set a public hearing date and give notice thereof through a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least ten days prior to the hearing;
(E) Copies of proposed amendments and the Planning Commission recommendation shall be made available for review at least ten days prior to the City Council hearing;
(F) After the close of the public hearing, the City Council shall make findings of fact and adopt, adopt with changes or deny the proposed amendments. Adoption is contingent upon:
(1) City adoption is final in the case of amendment to the plan map for the area within the city limits;
(2) County adoption in the case of amendment to plan policies or the plan map for the urban growth area; or
(3) County adoption and LCDC approval in the case of amendment to plan goals or urban growth boundary location.
(G) Copies of the plan amendments adopted by the city shall be sent to Umatilla County and the LCDC.
(Ord. 1505, passed 4-9-84)
156.09 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN.
(A) The City Transportation System Plan (TSP) is adopted by reference as the Transportation Element of the City Comprehensive Plan. The TSP will guide transportation planning within the city’s urban growth boundary (UGB). The city will base its transportation policies, actions, and investments on the adopted TSP.
(B) (1) Compliance with Planning Rule. The city will comply with the requirements of the Transportation Planning Rule with the adoption of the Transportation System Plan and related amendments to implementing ordinances.
(2) Notice and coordination. The city will notify and coordinate with all appropriate local, state, and federal agencies and transportation interest groups when a land use application is submitted and potentially impacts a transportation facility. Notification will help identify agency standards and provide an opportunity for agency input to the local land use decision process.
(3) Protection of transportation facilities. The function of existing and planned roadways will be protected through the application of appropriate access management measures as identified in the adopted TSP. These measures will be coordinated with ODOT access management standards.
(4) Conformance to adopted TSP. All plan map and zone changes shall conform to the adopted TSP. Proposed amendments shall not substantial impact the functional classification or operation of transportation facilities. To ensure proper review and mitigation, a traffic impact study may be required for proposals that may impact transportation facilities.
(5) Connected street network. The city will support and develop a connected network of streets, accessways, and other improvements, including bikeways, sidewalks, and safe street crossings, to promote safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian circulation within the community.
(Ord. 2002, passed 12-13-99)