17.05.010 Purpose.
A. Provide rules, regulations and standards governing the approval of land divisions and lot reconfiguration, including the following:
1. Subdivisions creating four or more lots from one parent lot, parcel or tract, within one calendar year;
2. Planned communities, mixed-use developments and multifamily developments comprising subdivisions in conjunction with applicable design standards from the Talent zoning code (TMC Title 18);
3. Partitions creating three or fewer lots within one calendar year;
4. Reestablishment of platted lot lines in the neighborhoods created by the Original Town Plat and Wagner Addition, under certain circumstances; and
5. Lot line adjustments to modify lot lines or parcel boundaries that do not result in the creation of new lots, and that may result in consolidation of lots.
B. Encourage neighborhood design that creates attractive transitions and efficient connections between neighborhoods, parks, business and civic areas, as envisioned by the comprehensive plan.
C. Encourage efficient use of land resources, carefully balancing needs for adequate land for individual housing preferences and urban open spaces with a long-term commitment to maintaining a compact town form to preserve open space and farmland on the perimeter.
D. Develop public facilities and service capability that will minimize public subsidies of new development costs, continue to improve facilities and services for current residents, and minimize ongoing maintenance and operations costs for all citizens.
E. Further develop a local transportation system that promotes walking, cycling and transit use in addition to an adequate street system that will minimize traffic congestion and provide safe ingress and egress in a variety of everyday and emergency situations.
F. Design storm water management systems and protect wetlands, riparian areas and open water in Wagner and Bear Creeks to maintain high water quality standards and conserve natural systems.
G. Provide a healthy environment for all residents by encouraging designs that provide adequate light, air, sunshine, open space and recreational opportunities and by preventing overcrowding.
H. Build capacity for energy conservation by optimizing transportation choices and recognizing opportunities for solar and other energy conserving applications. [Ord. 818 § 2 (Exh. A (§ 8-2.110)); Ord. 692 § 1.]