Required Minimum Improvements

 

§154.60 Permanent Markers

All subdivisions, major partitions and minor partitions are required to be surveyed in accordance with ORS 92.050 through 92.080.

(Ord. 858, passed 4-14-75; Am. Ord. 1769, passed 9-28-92) Penalty, see 154.99

§154.61 General Improvements

As a condition to the approval of the final plat, the city shall require installation of certain grading, drainage, curb and gutter, sidewalk and street paving and all service utilities. A developer’s agreement shall be drafted guaranteeing installation of said improvements to standard city specifications. In lieu of completion of the work, the city may accept a bond, a letter of credit or other securities in an amount and under conditions to be specified. In case of forfeiture of securities, the city will do the work and will be reimbursed in the amount of the securities.

(Ord. 858, passed 4-14-75; Am. Ord. 1041, passed 3-14-77) Penalty, see 154.99

§154.62 Water Lines

Where the city public water supply is reasonably accessible or procurable, each lot within the subdivided area shall be planned for connection to the water supply. In all other areas a private water supply shall be provided in accordance with regulations and recommendations of the State Department of Environmental Quality and under the supervision of and approval by same. Fire hydrants shall also be installed in all subdivisions within the city.

(Ord. 858, passed 4-14-75) Penalty, see 154.99

§154.63 Sanitary Sewers

Within the city limits, and in all areas beyond the city limits, but lying within the potential sewerage limits as shown by the Comprehensive Plan, the preliminary plat shall show the sanitary sewer layout for the area being subdivided. This layout shall comply with regulations of the State Department of Environmental Quality and shall be approved by the City Engineer.

(Ord. 858, passed 4-14-75) Penalty, see 154.99

§154.64 Drainage

(A) All necessary facilities shall be installed sufficient to prevent the collection of surface water in any low spot and to maintain any natural water course.

(B) All major and minor partitions of land shall meet the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and as amended, as applied to lands within the city.

(Ord. 858, passed 4-14-75) Penalty, see 154.99

§154.65 Sidewalks

(A) All development for which land use applications are required must include sidewalks adjacent to public streets. This requirement also applies to new single-family homes and duplexes if there is an existing sidewalk within 500 feet on the same side of the street.

(B) In the case of arterial or collector streets, sidewalks shall be built during their construction and considered during their reconstruction.

(C) If an interim street standard is being constructed which does not include bike lanes or sidewalks, a paved shoulder at least six feet wide shall be provided as an interim walkway.

(D) The provisions of sidewalks may be waived where the street serves fewer than 50 trips per day (based on ITE standards) and cannot be continued or extended to other properties.

(E) Standards for the design, width, and location of sidewalks are set forth in the Transportation System Plan and are adopted by reference.

(Ord. 2004, passed 12-13-99) Penalty, see 154.99

§154.66 Bikeways

(A) The city’s adopted Bicycle Plan is included in the Transportation System Plan, and adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan by reference.

(B) In the case of arterial or collector streets, bike lanes shall be built during their construction, and considered during their reconstruction.

(C) Standards for the design, width, and location of bike lanes are set forth in the Transportation System Plan and are adopted by reference.

(Ord. 2004, passed 12-13-99) Penalty, see 154.99