The development standards in this development code protect the public health, safety and welfare by establishing standard setbacks, minimum lot areas, density, and other development standards that apply to various uses. Development standards for subdivisions are provided for the orderly, safe, efficient and livable development of land within the City of Keizer. Planned unit development standards allow flexibility and encourage a more creative approach in the development of land. Manufactured home park standards are developed to protect the public health, safety and welfare by establishing standard setbacks, minimum lot areas, density, and other applicable development standards. (2/01)

An application for a subdivision, planned unit development or manufactured home park shall be filed with the city and accompanied by the appropriate fee. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to submit a complete application in accordance with section 3.201.03 and that addresses the review criteria of this section. (2/01)

A subdivision (or planned unit development) is required for any land division that creates more than three parcels in a calendar year. A manufactured home park approval is required for establishing such a park. (2/01)

A.

Application process. Applications for all subdivisions, planned unit developments, and manufactured home parks shall be submitted on forms provided by the city and accompanied by the appropriate fee. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to submit a complete application, and to assure that it addresses the review criteria of this section. (2/01)

B.

Submittal material. The following submittal requirements shall apply to all preliminary plan applications for subdivisions, planned unit developments, and manufactured home parks. (5/98)

1.

All applications shall be submitted on forms provided by the city to the city along with the appropriate fee. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to submit a complete application that addresses the review criteria of this section. (5/98)

2.

Submittal requirements. Each application shall be accompanied by a preliminary plat drawn to scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet, nor more than one inch equals 200 feet, and containing, at a minimum, the following: (5/98)

a.

Appropriate identification stating the drawing is a preliminary plan. (5/98)

b.

North point, scale and date. (5/98)

c.

Name and addresses of land owner, applicant, engineer, surveyor, planner, architect or other individuals responsible for the plan. (5/98)

d.

Assessor map and tax lot number of subject property. (2/01)

e.

The property lines and approximate area of the subject property. (2/01)

f.

Dimensions and size in square feet or acres of all proposed parcels. (5/98)

g.

The approximate location of existing streets, easements or rights-of-way adjacent to, or within, the subject property and existing improvements on the property and important features such as section, political boundary lines. (5/98)

h.

The name, address and phone number of the applicant engineer, land surveyor, or person preparing the application; (5/98)

i.

Name of the PUD, subdivision, or manufactured home park. (5/98)

j.

Date the drawing was produced. (2/01)

k.

Vicinity sketch showing location of the proposed land division. (5/98)

l.

Identification of each lot or parcel and block by number. (5/98)

m.

Gross acreage of property being subdivided or partitioned. (5/98)

n.

Direction of drainage and approximate grade of abutting streets. (5/98)

o.

Streets proposed and their names, approximate grade, and radius of curves. (5/98)

p.

Any other legal access to the subdivision, PUD, manufactured home park, or partition other than a public street. (5/98)

q.

Contour lines at two-foot intervals if ten percent slope or less, five-foot intervals if exceeding ten percent slope, and a statement of the source of contour information. (5/98)

r.

All areas to be offered for public dedication. (5/98)

s.

Future street plan. Applicants for a subdivision, planned unit development, or manufactured home park shall submit, as a part of their application, a future street plan. The future street plan shall show the pattern of existing and future streets from the boundaries of the proposed land division and shall include other parcels within 500 feet of the proposed land division property line. The city may determine future neighborhood street connections. A future street proposal may be modified when subsequent development proposals are submitted. (01/02)

C.

Supplemental information. The following supplemental information shall be required for all PUD preliminary plan applications: (2/01)

1.

Calculations justifying the proposed density of development. (5/98)

2.

Proposed uses of the property, including sites, if any, for attached dwelling units, recreational facilities, parks and playgrounds or other public or semi-public uses. Clearly indicate the purpose, conditions and limitations of such reservations. (2/01)

3.

The approximate location and dimensions of all commercial or multifamily structures proposed to be located on the site. (5/98)

4.

Written statement identifying improvements to be made or installed, including streets, sidewalks, bikeways, trails, lighting, tree planting, landscaping, and time such improvements are to be made or completed. (2/01)

5.

Written statement outlining proposals for ownership and maintenance of all open space areas, private streets and any commonly owned facilities. (10/02)

6.

Traffic impact analysis, if required pursuant to section 2.301.03 of this code. (7/09)

A.

Hearings officer. All preliminary plans for subdivisions, PUDs, and manufactured home parks shall be heard by the hearings officer pursuant to the procedures set forth in section 3.202.04. (2/01)

B.

Time limit. Approvals of any preliminary plans for a subdivision, PUD, or manufactured home park shall be valid for two years after the date of the written decision. A final plat for a subdivision shall be recorded within this time period or the approvals shall lapse. PUDs or manufactured home parks which do not involve the subdivision of property shall show substantial progress toward the construction of the project within the two year period or the approval shall lapse. (9/20)

C.

Time extension. The city staff may extend the approval period for any subdivision, PUD, or manufactured home park for not more than one additional year at a time. Requests for extension of approval time shall be submitted in writing 30 days prior to the expiration date of the approval period. (5/98)

D.

Reapplication required. If the approval period is allowed to lapse, the applicant must resubmit the proposal, including all applicable fees, for public hearing before the hearings officer. The applicant will be subject to all applicable standards currently in effect. (5/98)

Approval of a subdivision, PUD, or manufactured home park shall require compliance with the following: (2/01)

A.

The proposal shall comply with the applicable development standards in section 2.405 and section 2.3 , as appropriate, including provisions for streets and utilities. (5/98)

B.

Each lot shall satisfy the dimensional standards and density standard of the applicable zoning district, unless a variance from these standards is approved. (5/98)

C.

Adequate public facilities shall be available and shall serve the existing and newly created parcels. (2/01)

D.

Rough proportionality. Improvements or dedications required as a condition of development approval, when not voluntarily accepted by the applicant, shall be roughly proportional to the impact of development. Findings in the development approval shall indicate how the required improvements or dedications are roughly proportional to the impact. (01/02)

A.

Final plat requirements. The final plat shall be prepared in a form and with information consistent with ORS 92.010—-92.160 and approved by the county surveyor. (2/01)

B.

Owners association. Where applicable, all owners agreements, articles and by-laws shall be submitted with the final plat for review by the city attorney. (5/98)

1.

The zoning administrator, until the owners association agreement, articles and by-laws are approved shall not approve the final plat. (5/98)

2.

The owner's association agreement shall be consistent with chapter 94, Oregon Revised Statutes. (5/98)

3.

A certificate of formation of a nonprofit corporation, with a state seal, for the owners association, shall be submitted with the final plat for review by the planning commission. (5/98)

4.

Signed, original documents of the owners association agreement, articles and by-laws and the certificate of formation described in (3) above, shall be recorded with the final plat. (5/98)

C.

Subdivision names. All plat names shall conform to ORS 92.090. (5/98)

A.

Final review. The final subdivision or planned unit development plat shall be submitted to the city staff for review. Staff shall review the plat to ensure compliance with the approved preliminary plat and with the conditions of approval. The zoning administrator shall signify staff approval of the final plat by signing the final plat. (2/01)

B.

Filing final plat. The final subdivision plat shall be filed with the Marion County Clerk's Office. (5/98)