C. General Approval Criteria. The City may approve, approve with conditions, or deny a
preliminary plat based on the following approval criteria:
1. The proposed preliminary plat complies with all of the applicable Municipal Code
sections and other applicable ordinances and regulations. At a minimum, the
provisions of this Title, including Chapter 16.12, and the applicable sections of the
Comprehensive Plan and Title 17 shall apply;
2. The proposed plat name is not already recorded for another subdivision, and satisfies
the provisions of ORS Chapter 92;
3. The proposed streets, roads, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, pathways, utilities, and surface
water management facilities are laid out so as to conform or transition to the plats of
subdivisions and maps of major partitions already approved for adjoining property as
to width, general direction, and in all other respects. All proposed public
improvements and dedications are identified on the preliminary plat;
4. The location, width, and grade of streets and pedestrian walkways have been
considered in relation to existing and planned streets, walkways, topographical
conditions, public convenience and safety, and the proposed use of the land to be
served by the streets and walkways. The street and walkway system proposes an
adequate traffic circulation system, which is consistent with the Transportation System
Plan and any approved Future Street Plans pursuant to 16.12.020(K);
5. All proposed private common areas and improvements (e.g., home owner
association property) are identified on the preliminary plat;
6. Adequate capacity of public facilities for fire protection, streets, and sidewalks can be
provided to the subject parcel. Development of on-site and off-site public facilities
necessary to serve the proposed use are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and
any adopted public facilities plan(s).
7. All lots created shall have adequate public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas,
electrical, and water systems and these shall be located and constructed to prevent or
minimize flood damage to the extent practicable;
8. All subdivision and partition proposals shall have adequate surface water drainage
provided to minimize exposure to flood damage. Water quality or quantity control
improvements may be required;
9. Underground utilities are provided;
10. Minimize flood damage. All subdivisions and partitions shall be designed based on
the need to minimize the risk of flood damage. No new building lots shall be created
entirely within a floodway. All new lots shall be buildable without requiring
development within the floodway. Development in a 100-year flood plain shall
comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements,
including filling to elevate structures above the base flood elevation. The applicant
shall be responsible for obtaining such approvals from the appropriate agency before
City approval of the final plat.
11. Determination of Base Flood Elevation. Where a development site is located in or
near areas prone to inundation, and the base flood elevation has not been provided or
is not available from another authoritative source, it shall be prepared by a qualified
professional, as determined by the City Engineer.
D. Future Re-Division Plan. When subdividing or partitioning tracts into large lots (i.e.,
greater than two (2) times or two hundred percent (200%)the minimum lot size allowed
by the underlying land use zone), the City shall require that the lots be of such size,
shape, and orientation as to facilitate future re-division in accordance with the
requirements of the zone and this Title.