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Based on discussions at the City Council's January 26 retreat.

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Goals set in February/March 2011. Status Report as of March 2012. Goals in red added in 4/9/12 retreat.

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Goals for 2009-11. Goals set February 2009 and updated (bold) in 2010. Status updated January 2011

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The following lists contain information about past land use applications organized by year and date.  The applications shown in these archived lists are all closed.  Please contact the City of Sandy Planning Department at (503) 489-2160 if you require additional information.

Land Use Applications

There may be rare instances where a combination of strict application of the standards in Chapter 15.32 of the City Code and/or public safety concerns may preclude use of signs as a communication medium for a primary frontage. In these cases, it may be appropriate to vary a particular standard to enable a property owner to utilize signs in a manner similar to others in a district.

Typical Land Use Planning process:

1. Initial Contact – An applicant brings a proposal or idea to the Planning Division for discussion and initial feedback. The applicant is given appropriate pre-application requirements and application form.
2. Pre-Application Conference – Applicant submits pre-application materials and a meeting is scheduled with the appropriate city departments and affected agencies (this may include the Sandy Fire Marshall and Oregon Department of Transportation).

What is a temporary use or structure? A temporary use or structure is a use or structure intended for a limited duration to be located in an area not permitting such use or structure.

How long can I request a temporary use or structure for? Temporary uses are typically granted for a period not to exceed 90 days. Certain temporary structures may be granted for a period up to one year.

What are the review criteria for temporary uses or structures? Unlike many other land use applications, temporary use or structure permits do not contain specific approval criteria.

What is the difference between a partition and a subdivision? Partitions are land divisions of three or fewer parcels in a calendar year. Subdivisions are land divisions of four or more parcels in a calendar year. Both processes are approved through a two-step procedure: (1) tentative plat review and approval; and (2) final plat review and approval.

Where can I find partition and subdivision requirements? Partition and subdivision submittal requirements and review criteria are found in Chapter 17.100, Land Division, in the Development Code.

Long range planning is an analytical process that examines the physical, social, and economic aspects of the city. Through this analysis, long range planning helps the community look at the options it has for development and change. Examples of long range planning activities in Sandy include revising the Transportation System Plan, working on the Comprehensive Plan, and completing modifications to the Development Code. For more information on these activities see the links below.