BURDEN OF PROOF
This is a quasi-judicial application in which the applicant has the burden of proof. According to law, the applicant
must present to the decision maker facts, evidence, analysis, and justification for each and every decision criteria in
order to carry out that burden of proof. It is important to remember that there is no assumption that the applicant is
entitled to this approval. The burden of proof lies with the applicant to prove how the proposal complies with the
Land Use and Development Code, not with the City of Stayton.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST FOR MAJOR MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED PLANS OR EXISTING DEVELOPMENTS
This checklist has been prepared to assist applicants in submitting an application that includes all the submission
requirements in Sections 17.12.150. Please note that this checklist may paraphrase the requirements from the Code. It is
the applicant’s responsibility to read and understand the requirements of the Code. Review of an application will not
begin until a complete application has been submitted. If you have questions, contact the Planning and Development
Department.
□ Property Owner Authorization: If the applicant is not the owner of the property, the application must include
written indication of the applicant’s right to file the application. This may be a purchase and sale agreement,
an option or other document that gives the applicant some legal interest in the property.
□ Three copies of a site plan at a scale of 1 inch equals not more than 50 feet with a north point, graphic scale,
tax map number and tax lot number included and 6 reduced copies of the plan sized 11 inches by 17 inches.
The Site Plan shall show:
○ The boundary lines of the parcel and area of the property in acres or square feet
○ Original layout of site
○ Proposed modifications
○ Any changes to utilities or off-site improvements
□ Vicinity Map: The vicinity map may be drawn on the same map as the site plan. All properties, streets, and
natural features within 300 feet of the perimeter of the parcel shall be shown on the vicinity map.
□ If the proposal will create 1,000 square feet or more of new impervious surface, then the application shall
include a preliminary drainage impact analysis. The analysis shall include a preliminary drainage map and
narrative which identifies the impact the development will have on existing stormwater systems. The
narrative shall at a minimum include and discuss:
○ The anticipated pre-development and post-development stormwater runoff flow rates.
○ The proposed method for handling the computed stormwater runoff, including the location and capacity of all
natural or proposed drainage facilities.
○ The method of discharging stormwater offsite at the naturally occurring location and any anticipated design
provisions needed to control the velocity, volume, and direction of the discharge in order to minimize damage
to other properties, stream banks, and overall stormwater quality.
□ A Transportation Assessment Letter or a Transportation Impact Analysis. A Transportation Impact Analysis is
required if:
1) The development generates 25 or more peak-hour trips or 250 or more daily trips.
2) An access spacing exception is required for the site access driveway(s) and the development generates 10
or more peak-hour trips or 100 or more daily trips.
3) The development is expected to impact intersections that are currently operating at the upper limits of
the acceptable range of level of service during the peak operating hour.
4) The development is expected to significantly impact adjacent roadways and intersections that have
previously been identified as high crash locations or areas that contain a high concentration of
pedestrians or bicyclists such as a school.
The Transportation Impact Analysis shall be based on the standards and requirements in Section 17.26.050. If
a Transportation Impact Analysis is not required, a Transportation Assessment Letter shall be submitted that
meets the requirements of 17.26.050.2.
Submission of all materials in an electronic format is encouraged.
Stayton Municipal Code Title 17, Land Use and Development, is available online at: www.staytonoregon.gov. Click on
the Document Center tab and select Municipal Code.