Portland City Code ch. 14 (Land Use Code)

Citation: Portland City Code ch. 14 (Land Use Code)
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Source: Official source
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length, width and shape of blocks shall be or where a lack of such areas in the subdivision
determined on the basis of: would require its disapproval under Section
1. Provision of adequate building sites 14.4, the Planning Board may require provision
suitable to the special needs of the type of of land for park or recreational purposes. Such
use contemplated. lands may be designated for public or private
2. Zoning requirements as to lot sizes, ownership in accordance with the conditions
setbacks and dimensions. stated in this subsection, subject to the
3. Needs for convenient access, circulation, approval of the Planning Board.
control and safety of street traffic. B. If a tract or parcel is intended for public
4. Limitations and opportunities of ownership and is so designated on the
topography. subdivision plat, the acceptance of such land
D. The foregoing dimensions may be adjusted by shall be first recommended by appropriate City
the Planning Board where type of use or departments and the Planning Board, and sent
topography requires such modification. to the City Council for final determination.