Chapter 17.05
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
Sections:
17.05.030 Scope of regulations.
17.05.010 Title.
This title shall be known as the city of Myrtle Creek subdivision ordinance of 1980. An ordinance regulating the subdivision of land and other land partitioning standards and procedures and repealing all parts of Ordinance Nos. 327, 352, 368 and 411. [Ord. 469 § 1.010, 1980].
17.05.020 Purpose and intent.
This title is enacted to establish procedures and standards for the partitioning and subdivision of land within the city of Myrtle Creek and to implement the comprehensive plan. These regulations prescribe the proper width and arrangement of streets, provisions for installation of public utilities and provision of adequate open space (for recreation and community facilities) with the aim of accomplishing:
(1) The creation of satisfactory living conditions in new subdivisions.
(2) A population density which is neither undue nor excessive.
(3) The protection, conservation, and proper use of land.
(4) The extension of public utilities without excessive expenditures.
(5) The simplification and increased accuracy of land description.
(6) The protection of land purchases from excessive assessment for further utility installations.
(7) The protection of health, safety, and general welfare of the public. [Ord. 469 § 1.020, 1980].
17.05.030 Scope of regulations.
No land may be subdivided or partitioned except in accordance with these regulations and no person shall create a street or road for the purpose of partitioning an area or tract of land without the approval of the city. A person desiring to subdivide or partition land shall submit tentative plans and final documents for approval as provided by this title and state law. [Ord. 469 § 1.040, 1980].
17.05.040 Fees and charges.
(1) Processing Fee. Fees to defray the cost incurred in the review and investigation of and action upon proposed subdivisions and partitions submitted for approval pursuant to this title shall be paid to the city treasurer at the time of filing petitions and applications and shall be the city of Myrtle Creek’s handbook of fees and charges.
(2) Inspection Fee. A service charge for inspection of improvement installed and any other services provided shall be paid to the city treasurer prior to acceptance by the city of improvements in an amount not to exceed the actual cost of performing the inspection or other services which have been provided.
(3) Planned Development. A planned development, when individual parcels are created, is subject to the same processing and inspection fees as a subdivision or partition.
(4) Other Fees. Any filing or recording fees required by Douglas County or the state of Oregon shall be paid by the applicant. [Ord. 469 § 1.050, 1980].