A. Preliminary Plan Application. An applicant shall submit a preliminary plan of a planned unit development to the City. The preliminary plan shall include the following data:
1. The name, address and phone number of the land owner and developer;
2. The tax lot number and the section, township and range in which the property is located;
3. The date, north point and scale of the drawing;
4. A vicinity sketch showing the location of the P.U.D. in relation to known landmarks in the City;
5. The approximate location and dimensions of all proposed boundary lines;
6. Approximate area of the property being subdivided and each parcel;
7. Name, location and width of all existing and proposed roads, rights-of-way and easements;
8. Existing zoning of the property;
9. Existing and proposed uses of the property;
10. Approximate location and use of all existing structures to remain on site. Indicate those to be removed;
11. Any limitations to development; i.e., topography, areas subject to flooding, geologic hazards, drainage channels on property, etc. In areas of 12% or greater slope, a geological report shall be submitted, in accordance with provisions of Section
9.52.050;
12. Proposed use, location, dimensions, height and type of construction of all buildings. Proposed number of dwelling units, if any, to be located in each building;
13. Proposed circulation pattern including the location, width and surfacing of streets, private drives, and sidewalks; the location of any curbs; the status of street ownership; and the location of parking areas and the number of spaces therein;
14. Proposed use of all open spaces including a plan for landscaping;
15. Proposed grading and drainage pattern;
16. Proposed method and plan for provision of water supply, sewage disposal, and electrical facilities;
17. Relationship of the proposed development to the surrounding area and to the comprehensive plan.
B. Review of Preliminary Plan by Other Departments. The City Planner shall distribute copies of the preliminary plan for review and comment to the Yachats Department of Public Works; Yachats Rural Fire Protection District; Oregon Department of Transportation, if the proposed development is within 1,000 feet of a state highway; and to any other appropriate federal, state or local agencies. Officials of these agencies shall have a minimum 14 days for review prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
C. Approval of Preliminary Plan.
1. Preliminary plans shall be processed and decisions made in accordance with the schedule identified in the most current Oregon Revised Statutes. The Planning Commission may grant time extensions upon written request by the applicant prior to expiration of the approval or conditional approval.
2. If the preliminary plan for the planned unit development is approved, the Planning Commission (or City Council in the case of appeal) may attach conditions it finds necessary to carry out the purpose of this title. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Increasing the required setbacks;
b. Limiting the height of buildings;
c. Controlling the location and number of vehicular access points;
d. Establishing new streets, increasing the right-of-way or roadway width of existing streets, requiring curbs and sidewalks, and, in general, improving the traffic circulation, in accordance with recommendations given by the Yachats department of Public Works and/or the Public Works and Streets Committee;
e. Increasing the number of parking spaces and improving design standards for parking areas;
f. Limiting the number, size, location and lighting of signs;
g. Designating sites for open space and recreational development, and, in general, improving landscaping requirements;
h. Requiring additional view-obscuring screening or fencing;
i. Requiring performance bonds to assure that the planned unit development is completed as approved within the time limit as established by the Planning Commission;
j. Requiring appropriate contractual agreement with the county or with special districts to assure development of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and all utilities to acceptable standards.
D. Submitting the Map.
1. Within two years after the approval of the preliminary plan, a map of the P.U.D. shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval. The map shall be a survey of the P.U.D. or a photographic copy thereof. Maps shall be in substantial conformity to the approved preliminary plan and conditions of approval.
2. In addition to the information as required on the preliminary plan the following information shall be provided:
a. Accurate legal description of all parcels and roads;
b. The deed dedicating to the public all common improvements, including, but not limited to, streets and roads, the donation of which was made a condition of approval of the preliminary plan for the P.U.D.;
c. A copy of all protective deed restrictions;
d. Street and drainage construction plans;
e. The certification, performance agreement or statement regarding the availability of water and sewerage services as provided in Section
9.60.040;
f. The location of the approved site for the septic system if applicable.
E. Map Approval. Within thirty days of the receipt of a P.U.D. map as provided in this title, the City staff shall refer the map to the Planning Commission for a decision. The applicant shall be notified in writing of the time and place of the Planning Commission meeting. Unless appealed, the decision shall become effective on fifteen days after rendered. When the approval becomes effective, the City Planner shall endorse his or her approval on the map. The map shall then be recorded in the offices of Lincoln County. Approval of the submitted map shall be considered as final when a copy of the recorded map is provided to the City.
(Ord. 73E § 7.030, 1992; Ord. 175, 1995; Ord. 320, 09/12/2013; Ord. 381, 4/15/2026)