Chapter 16.16
SUBDIVISION TYPES AND SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
Sections:
16.16.030 Subdivision committee.
16.16.040 Committee review factors.
16.16.010 Delegation.
The board of commissioners, pursuant to ORS 92.044 (2) delegates to the hearings officer the power to make final action on a proposed subdivision or partition subject to appeal as provided for in this title. (Ord. O-160-2000 Exh. A § 2.4, 2000)
16.16.020 Subdivision types.
Subdivisions shall be reviewed through either Type I or II subdivision procedures, which are defined as follows:
A. Type I Subdivision. A proposed subdivision of land involving the creation of more than three lots that does not require the dedication and construction of a public access road within or to the subdivision.
B. Type II Subdivision. A proposed subdivision of land involving the creation more than three lots that does require the dedication and construction of a public access road within or to the subdivision. (Ord. O-160-2000 Exh. A § 2.5, 2000)
16.16.030 Subdivision committee.
A. There is established a subdivision committee, which shall consist of:
1. Planning director;
2. Public works director or designate;
3. County surveyor;
4. County environmental specialist;
5. Fire marshal.
B. The planning director shall serve as chairperson of the committee.
C. The committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
1. To review subdivision applications for conformance with all applicable regulations and to make recommendations to the hearings officer;
2. To approve, modify or deny applications for all partitions. (Ord. O-160-2000 Exh. A § 2.6, 2000)
16.16.040 Committee review factors.
In the review of proposed subdivisions, the subdivision committee will review the proposal for compliance with the following factors:
A. Preliminary plat requirements;
B. Conformance to applicable zoning and comprehensive plan;
C. Quantity and quality of existing or proposed water supply, adequacy of existing or proposed sewage disposal system to support the projected population, and the capability of the soil for the proper long-term support of such system;
D. Relationship to the existing road network, and conformance with the county uniform system of addressing;
E. Avoidance or remedy of possible adverse effects on the development by natural hazards, such as floods, slides or faults, runoff, etc.;
F. Recognition and remedy of 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;
G. Marketable title or other interest contracted for;
H. Evidence that each and every parcel can be used for the purpose for which they are intended;
I. Agreement or by-laws to provide for management, construction, maintenance, or other services pertaining to common facilities or elements in the development;
J. Protective covenants or deed restrictions. (Ord. O-160-2000 Exh. A § 2.7, 2000)