Resolution No. 74-24 ` RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICIES REGULATING THE USE OF LAND
AND STRUCTURES IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF TIGARD OREGON
UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE CRAG REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN OR UNTIL JULY 1, 1976, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST,
AND ESTABLISHING PRIORITY USES FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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WHEREAS, The Tigard City Council finds that it is desirable
to adopt certain policiesrelating to the orderly development
of land within and surrounding the City of Tigard.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF TIGARD AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Short Title. These policies shall be known as
eiTigard Interim Development Policy".
Section 2. Purposes. The purposes of these policies are: to
encourage development on vacant lands lying within
already developed areas where urban servi—s, including but not
limited to, sanitary sewers, water, streets, storm drains and
parks, are available; to eliminate the uneconomical expansion
of public services into undeveloped areas and thereby lessen
the degree of urban "sprawl" and encourage better utilization
and a higher er_000min return on existing facilities; to make
provision for necessary growth- and expansion in an orderly
manner in certain presently unincorporated areas; to preserve
the available options in community development patterns until
regional and local comprehensive plans are adopted; and in general
to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare.
Section 3. Definitions. As used in these policies the following
words and phrases, unless the context otherwise
required, shall mean:
1) Building: a structure built for the support, shelter or
enclosure of persons, animals, chattles,
or property of any kind.
2) CRAG: Columbia Region Association of Government
3) Development: The clearing or use of land and/or the
building of the structures upon the land.
4) Emergency: Any occurrence formally declared by a unit
of government to be a threat to the health,
safety and general welfare to the public
within its jurisdiction, and confirmed
thereto by procedures set out in these
policies.
5) Lot: A parcel or tract of land which is occupied
or may be occupied by a structure together with
the yards and other open spaces required by
city ordinance
6) Lot area: The total horizontal area within the lot
lines of a lot.
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7) Lot Line: The property line bounding a lot.
B) Public: Owned by a unit of government with admin-
istrative powers granted under the laws
of the State.
9) sewer, sewer system or sewerage: Pipelines or conduits,
pumping stations and force mains, and =11
other structures, devices, appurtenances
( and facilities used for collecting or conducting
wastes to an ultimate point for treatment
or disposal.
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10) Structure: That which is built or constructed. An edifice
or building of any kind or any piece of work
artificially built up or composed of parts
joined together in some definite manner and
which requires location on the ground or
which is attached to something having a
location on the ground.
11) Use: The purpose for which land or a structure is 'i
designed, arranged or intended, or for which it
is occupied or maintained.
12) Water Supply: A source of water and distribution system
which supplies water for drinking, culinary, j
or household uses and where such water is
available for consumption by the general
public.
Section 4. Intent of Policies. A lot may be used and a
structure or part of a structure constructed,
reconstructed, or altered only as these policies intend.
Section S. Classification of Priorit7 Areas. For the
purpose of these policies the City of Tigard is }
divided into areas designated as follows:
PRIORITY AREAS ABBREVIATED DESIGNATION
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First or highest priority !
development area 1 f
Second priority development area 2 i
Third priority development area 3
Fourth priority development area 4
Fifth priority development area 5
Sixth or lowest priority development area 6
Section 6, Location of Prierit Areas. The boundaries of the
priority areas zstad in E policies are indicated
on the attached Development Priority flap dated 4.rw i/a, /a7./,
which is hereby adopted and made a part hereof. S The bounds
may be modified in accordance with the guidelines described
by the attached exhibit "A" and made a part hereof. i
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Section 7. Priority Area Maps. Amendments to the DevelopmentPriority Map adopted pursuant Section 6 of this
Resolution, may be made by the Tigard City Council. The map
amendmentshall be dated with the date of its approval by the
City Council. A certified print of the adopted map amendment
shall be maintained without change in the Tigard City Hall
and an additional certified print of said map amendmentshall
be forwarded to CRAG as long as these policies remain in effect.
Section B. Priorit Area Policies. The policies described
within Section , herein shall apply to these
�. Priority Development Areas defined by Section 6 of this
Resolution, Said Priority Area Policies are described by
attached Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof.
Section 9. Priority Area Boundaries. Unless otherwise
specified, boundaries are lot lines of the
center line of streets, alleys, railroad rights-pf-way, or
such lines extended. Where a boundary divides a land parcel
under a single ownership into two areas, then the entire parcel
shall be deemed to be in the less restrictive area.
Section 10. Com lection of Building. Nothing contained in
t e e olicies shall require any change in
plans, construction, alterations or designated use of a building
for which a building permit has been issued and construction
work has commenced prior to the adoption of these policies.
Section 11. Exce tion for Lots of Record. If a lot or
con iguous o s held in a single ownership,
as recorded in the office of the county clerk at the time of
the adoption of these policies, has an area less than the
minimum policies for the Priority Area in which the property is
located, the holdings may be occupied by a use that would
otherwise be allowed under the policies of the Priority Area.
Section 12. Impact Analysis Review. Where an impact Analysis
is required under these policies, at least 5
copies of the I�paut Analysis shall be submitted to the City by
the applicant 20 days prior to the issuance of a building
permit. At least 3 copies shall be submitted to CRAG for
review.
Section 13. Interpretation. the provisions of these policies
shall be held to be the minimum fulfilling their
objectives. Where the conditions imposed by any provision of
these policies are less restrictive than comparable conditions
imposed by any other provisions of these policies or of any
other policies, resolutions, ordinances, or regulations, the
provisions which are more restrictive shall govern.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, `y the Tigard City Council o,' the City of Tigard
that the Interim Regional Development policy, as described
herein is hereby adopted for the purposes stated herein.
APPROVFD this I(_ day of F�r,n p , 1974.
Mayor !
ATTEST:
City / ecor er
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INTERIM REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Exhibit "A"
Section 6. Location of Priority Areas. Written Description
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA 1
CA. Areas where hookups to public sewers are available without £urthwr.
construction of interceptors or trunk lines (exceeding 8" in diameter)
or force mains.
B. Areas where construction of interceptor or trunk lines are funded
(funds have been appropriated) or assessments levied, thus permitting
hookups to public sewers prior to July, 1976.
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA 2
A. Areas that are unsewered but already predominantly occupied by
industrial, commercial or residential uses, or where gross population
densities generally exceed 1000 persons per square mile.
B. Other unsewered areas substantially surrounded by lands already
urbanized.
C. Areas within the corporate limits of a city.
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA 3
A. Areas not significantly urbanized, but are contained within a water
district or association and are contiguous to the corporate limits
of a city and public sewer hookups could be made without constructing
new interceptors, trunk lines (exceeding 8" in diameter) or force
mains.
B. Areas not significantly urbanized, but located in a water district
or association and sewer interceptors or trunk lines (which will
eventually permit public sewer hookups) are designed and programmed,
with construction to begin prior to July, 1976.
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA 4
A. Areas in which hookups to public sewer systems are not available
but area is located in a water district or association, and land
use zoning permits industrial or commercial structures and/or uses,
or residential structures on lots less than one (1) acre.
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA 5
A. Areas not located-in a water. axstrict or association, and hookups
to public sewer systems are not available but land use zoning pern.:ts
Industrial or commercial structures or uses or residential structures
on lots less than one (1) acre.
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA 6
A. All remaining areas not included in Priority Areas 1 through S.
INTERIM REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Exhibit "B"
Section B. Priority Area Policies. Written Description
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA 1
A. Current requirements for development apply. All federal,
state and local standards must be complied with.
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA 2
A. Current requirements for development apply. All federal,
state and local standards must be complied with.
B. The extension of sewer within the City limits will be
allowed. The extension of sewer beyond the City limits
will be allowed only to the extent that an area is either
annexed or that findings of fact according to standards
set by the City of Tigard show that such extension are
needed to alleviate health problems or other emergencies
and that additional development will not be allowed.
C. Formation of or changes in jurisdictional boundaries may
be allowed.
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA 3
A. Current requirements for development apply. All federal,
state and local standards must be complied with.
B. The extension of • ar beyond the City limits will be
allowed only to the extent that an area is either annexed
or that findings of fact according to standards set by
the City of Tigard show that such extensions are needed
to alleviate health problems or other emergencies and
that additional development will not be allowed.
C. Formation of or changes in jurisdicational boundaries may
be allowed only to the extent that findings of fact according
to standards set by the City of Tigard show such actions
support the intant of this Interim Development Policy
and adopted Regional Goals and Policies set forth in
PLANNING IN THE CRAG REGION: AN APPRAISAL AND NEW
DIRECTION, a CRAG publication, or are needed to alleviate
health problems or other smargencies.
D. No new subdivision plats will be approved, but partitioning
of two (2) or three (3) lots per year will be allowed to
the extent that necessary public facilities are available.
E. The City of Tigard shall find that these criteria have been
met prior to issuing permits.
F. Where zona changes, preliminary subdivisions, or planned units
// developments have been approved by the City prior to the
5:... adoption of this Interim Development policy, and where the
appropriate agoncy has stated in writing to the City that
sewer and water service can be provided, the development
will be permitted.
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I' PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA 4.
` A. Current requirements for development apply. All federal,
state and local standards must be complied with.
S. The extension of sewer beyond the City limits will be
allowed only to the extent that an area is either annexed
or that findings of fact according to standards set by
the City of Tigard show that such extensions are needed
to alleviate health problems or other emergencies and that '
additional development will not occur.
C. Formation of or changes in jurisdictional boundaries may
be allowed only to the extent that findings of fact according
to standards set by the City of Tigard show that such actions
supportrthe,-intent..of:.this_Iotebim Development Policy and
adopted Regional Goals and Policies set forth in PLANNING
IN THE CRAG REGION: AN APPRAISAL AND NEW DIRECTION, a
CRAG publication, or are needed to alleviate health problems
or other emergencies.
D. No new subdivision plats will be approved, but partitioning
of two (2) or three (3) lots per year will be allowed to
the extent that necessary public facilities are available.
E. Except for lots of record on the dates that these policies
are enacted, building permits for new structures will be
issued only on tracts or lots of five (S) acres or more.
Evidence that sewage disposal methods have been approved
by the appropriate agency or jurisdiction must accompany
building permit applications.
F. Development must be served by a water supply system approved
by the appropriate state, federal, city, or county agencies.
G. Applications for conditional uses or community service use
proposals will be approved only if accompanied by an impact
Analysis which documents or substantiates the following:
a public need for the service faciliuy exists.
° positive and negative envirrnmental and economic i.-.pacts
are detailed.
;° the proposed project does not conflict with the intent
of this Interim Development Policy.
° the land is best suited for this proposal as opposed
to other lands within higher Priority Development Areas.
H. Where zone changes, preliminary subdivisions, or planned
I unit developments have been approved by the City prior
to the adoption of this Interim Development Policy, and where
the appropriate agency has stated in writing to the City
that sewer and water service has been approved, the
development will be permitted.
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA 5.
A. Current requirements for development apply. All federal,
state and local standards must be complied with.
B. No new subdivision plats will be approved, but partitioning
of two (2) or three (3) will
per year will be allowed to
the extent that necessary public facilities are available.
C. No annexations, incorporations or utility extensions will
be approved prior to July, 1976, unless such actions are
substantiated with a finding of fact according to standards
set by the City of Tigard, that it is needed to alleviate
a health problem.
D. Except for lots of record on the date these policies are
enacted, building permits for new structures will be issued
only on tracts of 20 acres or more. Evidence that sewagey
dizposal methods have been approved by the appropriate
agency or jurisdiction must accompany building permit
application.
E. Development must be served by a water supply system approved
by appropriate federal, state, city or county agencies.
F. Applications for conditional uses or community service use
proposals will be approved only if accompanied by an Impact
Analysis which documents or substantiates the following:
° a public need for the service facility exists.
positive and negative environmental and economic impacts
are detailed. #
° the propoccd project does not conflict with the intent
of this Interim Development Policy.
° the land is best suited for this proposal as apposed
to other lands within higher Priority Development Areas. .
H. Where zone changes, preliminary subdivisions, or planned $:
unit developments have been approved by the City prior to .
the adoption of this interim Development Policy, and where
the appropriate agency has stated in writing to the city
that sewer and water service has been approved, the
development will be permitted.
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA 6.
A. Current requirements for development apply. All federal,
state and local standards must be complied with.
8. Except for lots of record on the date these requirements
are enacted, building permits for new structures will be
issued only on tracts of 38 acres or more.
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C. A moratorium will be placed on all zone changes, new subdivision
4;, plants, service extensions, land partitioning, new service :
road construction by city or county agencies which tend to
increase propulation density or land use intensity prior to
F* July, 1976. ;,_
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D. Applications for conditional -a=as or community cervica use
proposals may be approved only it accompanied by an Impact
Analysis which documents or substantiates the following:
° a public need for the service facility exists.
• positive and negative environmental and economic impacts
are detailed.
• the proposed project does not conflict with the intent
of this Interim Development Policy.
• the land is best suited for this proposal as apposed to
other lands within higher Priority Development Areas.
E. Where zone changes, preliminary subdivision plats, or planned
unit developments have been approved by the city prior to
the adoption of this Interim Development Policy and where
appropriate agency has stated in writing to the city or county
that sewer and water service has been approved, the development
will be permitted.
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