The purpose of this division is to establish standards for the design and development of property in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
(2005 RLDC § 80.010)
A. 
All land divisions approved pursuant to the requirements of Division V shall conform to, and be in harmony with, the County's comprehensive plan (text and maps) as it applies to the area affected by the land division. Specifically, approval shall require the dedication of all additional rights-of-way or other development called for by this title or any adopted road or facility plan applicable to the area covered by the land division.
B. 
The requirements and standards set forth in this division are the minimum which a subdivision, partition, replat, property line adjustment, or planned unit development must conform to before approval by the Review Body, except as otherwise provided in this title.
C. 
The term "land division" shall apply to all subdivisions, partitions, replats, property line adjustments, or planned unit developments.
D. 
The standards in this division shall apply to any relevant land use application and procedure.
(2005 RLDC § 80.020)
Improvements required by this division shall conform to the requirements of this title, the County's roadway and traffic management plan, standards and specifications design and construction of County roads, AASHTO standards, and any technical manuals used by the Public Works Department in road development and plan review. These manuals, as revised, are incorporated into this title by reference. The following procedures shall be used:
A. 
Construction work shall not be commenced until all required plans, profiles, and specifications have been reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director and the appropriate state agency. All plans, profiles, and specifications shall be submitted prior to final development approval;
B. 
Construction work shall not be commenced until the Public Works Director has been notified; and
C. 
Required improvements shall be constructed in accordance with specifications as set forth by the Public Works Director and inspected for conformance. The County may require changes in typical sections and details if unusual conditions arising during construction warrant such change. Any similar changes initiated by the developer must be reviewed with, and approved by, the Public Works Director.
(2005 RLDC § 80.030)
When a parcel proposed for division lies partly within and partly outside an urban growth boundary, only that portion of the parcel which lies outside of the Grants Pass Urban Growth Boundary shall be subject to the applicable rural area standards.
(2005 RLDC § 80.040)