HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances 2138ORDINANCE NO. 2138
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART CENTRAL POINT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLES 2, 3, 4,
5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 AND 17 RELATING TO CONSISTENT REFERENCES TO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AND REPEALING CHAPTER 5.33 MERCHANT POLICE AND
PRIVATE DETECTIVES, AND SECTIONS 3.16.040 FIRE DEPARTMENT CHARGES,
8.03.050 DERELICT STRUCTURE FEES, 10.16.030 SPECIAL PERMITS, 10.16.040
IMMOBILIZING OR TOWING OF VEHICLES AND 10.16.060 IMMOBILIZER FEES
Recitals:
A. Pursuant to CPMC, Chapter 1.01.040, the City Council, may from time to time make
revisions to its municipal code which shall become part of the overall document and citation.
B. The City charges fees for various services, licenses and permits through out the City
Code. The fees and charges can be difficult for the public to find. Some are identified in sections
of City code, others are adopted by Council resolution or within internal documents.
C. The City intends to adopt by resolution a master fee schedule in which all current fees
and charges can be easily located and updated. To do so, the city’s code must be amended to
consistently identify the master fee schedule.
D. Additionally in reviewing the code for fee updates, staff identified a number of fee
provisions that are obsolete or have never been enforced and are recommended for minor
amendments or repeal.
E. The ordinance does not create or increase any fees. It creates a uniform reference to
a master fee schedule to be adopted in the future, and provides minor revisions and corrections
where inconsistencies have been noted .
F. Words lined through are to be deleted and words in bold are added.
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 2.53.010 Dishonored Checks of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended
in part as follows:
When any fee, fine or other payment is made to the city by any person by check, and such
check is dishonored by the bank upon which it was written for insufficient funds having been on
account, a processing fee of twenty dollars as established in the most recent schedule
approved by resolution of the council shall be added to the fee, fine or other sum due the
city for each check thus returned, and the processing fee shall be subject to collection in the
same manner as the underlying fee, fine or other sum due. (Ord. 1797 §1, 1998; Ord. 1513
(part), 1984; Ord. 1345, 1979).
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Section 2. Section 2.62.080 Compensation of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in
part as follows:
Commission members shall receive no compensation other than expenses as authorized by the
city manager or mayor and council, or as a stipend for the planning commission chair as
authorized by the council. (Ord. 1950 (part), 2011).
Section 3. Section 3.12.010 of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
Upon receipt of application and payment of fees as herein provided, the recorder of the city is
authorized to make a search of the lien records of the city and to issue certificates of existence
of liens upon real property within the city as disclosed by the records. The fee shall be
established in the most recent schedule approved by resolution of council (Ord. 1109 §1,
1973).
Section 4. Section 3.16.030 Police Department Charges of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
The following charges shall be collected by the police department, in the manner specified, for
the following described services:
A. Office Services. Finger printing, bicycle license fees, copies of reports, improved vehicle
release fees and any other administrative fees shall be established in the most recent
schedule approved by resolution of council.
1. Applicant fingerprinting 5.00 for 1 card $3.00 for each
additional card
Payable in advance
Payable in advance
2. Bicycle license fees $1.00 per year Payable in advance
3. Copies of reports $5.00 for first page, $1.00 for each
additional page
Payable in advance
4. Improved vehicle release $75.00 Payable in advance
B. Investigative Services.
1.
Vehicle accident investigations occurring on
private property (when no citation for
traffic crime is issued)
$15.00 per investigation Payable in
advance of
delivery of
report (no
additional
charge for
report)
2.
Investigation of bad check cases on request
of victim (where victim declines to
prosecute or dismisses)
$10.00 for first check,
$3.00 for each additional
check
Billed on
conclusion of
service
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C. Response to Alarms. Responses to false alarms shall be subject to fees as established in
the most recent schedule approved by resolution of council.
1.
Owner or employee
caused false alarm
First response $10.00; second response within
three months $25.00; third response within six
months $50.00; fourth response within one
year $100.00; each additional response within
one year $100.00
Billable to user
following each
response
2.
False alarm caused by
faulty installation or
defective equipment
First response $20.00; second response within
three months $50.00; third response within six
months $100.00; fourth and each subsequent
response within one year $250.00 each
Billable to alarm
company
following each
response
D. Special Duty Police Officers. The fee for special duty police officers shall be subject to
fees as established in the most recent schedule approved by resolution of council.
1. The compensation rate per officer, per hour, will be computed on an actual cost factor
based on total services provided.
2. Total services provided includes, but is not limited to, current employee salaries and
benefits, equipment usage, supervisory and administrative costs, etc.
3. The hourly compensation rate will be reviewed and adjusted if necessary each year by
the finance director, in accordance with the criteria established by this section.
4. Authorization for usage of police personnel, staffing requirements, equipment usage,
minimum-maximum assignment hours, etc., will be at the discretion and only upon
approval of the chief of police. (Ord. 1802, 1999; Ord. 1796 §1, 1998; Ord. 1540 §1, 1985;
Ord. 1458 §1, 1982; Ord. 1399 §1(part), 1980).
Section 5. Section 3.16.040 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 6. Section 3.20.040 Fees of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in part as
follows:
A fee shall be paid to the city at such time that an applicant submits a request for a license
recommendation. Fees for such services shall be established in the most recent schedule
approved by resolution of council.by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 1975 §1(part), 2013;
Ord. 1509 §1(part), 1984).
Section 7. Section 3.20.050 Temporary License of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended
in part as follows:
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The city recorder is authorized to approve applications for temporary OLCC licenses such as
special events, special beer and special wine licenses. Such applications may be processed
administratively after the fee established by the council has been paid. Fees for such
temporary license shall be established in the most recent schedule approved by
resolution of council. The city recorder may make an unfavorable recommendation to the
OLCC if any of the criteria located in CPMC 3.20.030 is determined to exist in regards to the
application. (Ord. 1975 §1(part), 2013).
Section 8. Section 3.25.080.F Billing and collection of Parks Maintenance Fee of the Central
Point Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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F. A late charge shall be attached to any parks maintenance fee not received within thirty days
of billing. The charge is established in the most recent schedule approved by resolution of
council. under administrative fees by resolution.
G. Notwithstanding the above, if the parks maintenance fee is not paid for a period of three
months, the fee, with any attendant late fees, shall be imposed on the responsible party.
Unpaid amounts will ultimately become a lien against the property and the responsibility of the
property owner. Water is subject to shut-off by the city. (Ord. 2008 §1(part), 2015).
Section 9. Section 3.26.070.F Billing and collection of Public Safety Fee of the Central Point
Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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F. A late charge shall be attached to any public safety fee not received within thirty days of
billing. The charge is established in the most recent schedule approved by resolution of
council. under administrative fees by resolution.
G. Notwithstanding the above, if the public safety fee is not paid for a period of three months,
the fee, with any attendant late fees, shall be imposed on the responsible party. Unpaid
amounts will ultimately become a lien against the property and the responsibility of the
property owner. Water is subject to shut-off by the city. (Ord. 2009 §1(part), 2015).
Section 10. Section 3.27.080.F Billing and Collection of Recreation Fee of the Central Point
Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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F. A late charge shall be attached to any recreation fee not received within thirty days of billing.
The charge is established in the most recent schedule approved by resolution of council.
under administrative fees by resolution.
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G. Notwithstanding the above, if the recreation fee is not paid for a period of three months, the
fee, with any attendant late fees, shall be imposed on the responsible party. Unpaid amounts
will ultimately become a lien against the property and the responsibility of the property owner.
Water is subject to shut-off by the city. (Ord. 2099 § 9, 2023).
Section 11. Section 3.40.050 Release of Lien of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in
part as follows:
The city shall collect an administrative fee, as established by the most recent schedule
approved by resolution of council set by council resolution, for the release of any lien issued
by the city. (Ord. 2029 §5(part), 2016).
Section 12. Section 4.01.080 Fees of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in part as
follows:
Fees for burial plot permits, monument and marker permits and other services provided by the
city shall be established by the most recent schedule approved by resolution of council set
by council resolution. (Ord. 2075 § 2, 2021).
Section 13. Section 4.04.140 Reservation System of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
A. The use of the city parks shelter areas, athletic fields, and athletic courts may be reserved for
private functions by individuals or groups. The city shall adopt policies establishing the
reservation policy and individuals or groups may apply to reserve such shelter areas, athletic
fields, or athletic courts pursuant to said policy.
B. A nonrefundable fee will be established by the most recent schedule approved by
resolution of the city council and will be charged for reservation of a shelter, athletic field, or
athletic court for private use. The fee may be waived by the city manager or his or her designee
for public use.
C. It shall be unlawful for anyone to interfere with or prohibit the use of a park shelter, athletic
field, or athletic court by the reserved party.
D. Dunk tanks, party ponies, petting zoos, or other similar structures or activities that increase
liability to the city as solely determined by the parks and recreation department are prohibited
in all parks. Jump/bounce houses may only be permitted as pa rt of a city-sponsored event, in
which the city hosts or co-hosts the event. (Ord. 2121 §4, 2025).
Section 14. Section 5.04.090 Fee-Term of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in part
as follows:
A. The business license term shall be the twelve-month period beginning on October 1st of
each year and ending September 30th of the calendar year next following.
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B. If any business subject to the provisions of this chapter comes into existence, or for the first
time commences its operations within the city at any time after January April 1st of any
business license period, the license fee payable in connection with that business for the current
business license period shall be prorated as of the beginning date of the semi-annual period
during which the activity begins. The semi-annual periods for the purposes hereof shall begin
on the first day of January of each year.
C. The license fee for any business taxed hereunder shall be computed using the city of Central
Point business license fee schedule to include a basic fee and an additional fee for each
employee over two employees, but no fee hereunder shall exceed the maximum annual
amount set forth in the city of Central Point business license fee schedule. be as established in
the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council. The fees shall be computed and paid
on the basis contained in this section. For the purposes of this subsection, the term “employee”
means and includes:
1. A person having no ownership interest in the business other than the ownership of
shares in a corporate owner of the business and who is regularly employed by, and under
the supervision and control of, the owner or owners of the business or their
representative in the course of the business activities; or
2. A natural person having an ownership interest in the business, who actively works in
and for the business on a full-time basis;
3. Any person who is not subject to state and federal employment and withholding taxes
by the business shall not be deemed an employee under this chapter. (Ord. 2068 §2,
2020; Ord. 1822 §1(part), 2001; Ord. 1722 §2, 1995; Ord. 1391 §4, 1980; Ord. 1158 §1,
1974; Ord. 761 §9, 1965).
Section 15. Section 5.04.092 License Renewals of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended
in part as follows:
A. The city designee shall annually send a license renewal notice to each business for which a
license has been issued informing said business of the expiration date of its current license and
requiring that business to renew its license for the following business year.
B. The city designee shall assess a late fee on any business license renewal that is not paid
within thirty days of the date of the renewal notice. The amount of the late fee shall be as
established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council. as set forth in the city
of Central Point License Fee Schedule. (Ord. 1822 §1(part), 2001).
Section 16. Section 5.04.095.D Special Events of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended
in part as follows:
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D. The fee for licenses authorized by this section shall be as established in the most recent fee
schedule approved by resolution of council. set forth in the city of Central Point business license
fee schedule. (Ord. 1822 §1(part), 2001; Ord. 1443 §1, 1981).
Section 17. Section 5.04.115 Transfers of Business of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
If a business ownership or location is transferred, the requirements of this section shall prevail.
A fee as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council.set forth in
the city of Central Point Business License Fee Schedule shall be charged for a transfer. The
employee fee will not be charged in the year of transfer unless employees are added, in which
case a charge will be made for the additional employees. (Ord. 1822 §1(part), 2001; Ord. 1443
§2, 1981).
Section 18. Section 5.04.120 Business License Fee Schedule of the Central Point Municipal
Code is amended in part as follows:
All business license fees shall be determined as established in the most recent fee schedule
approved by resolution of council.using the city of Central Point Business License Fee Schedule as
set forth hereunder. This fee schedule may be amended from time to time by the city council by
resolution. (Ord. 1822 §1(part), 2001).
Section 19. Section 5.08.020 License of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in part as
follows:
It is unlawful for any person to hold or conduct any public dance without first obtaining a
license therefor from the city designee. A license fee as established in the most recent fee
schedule approved by resolution of council set forth in the city of Central Point business license
fee schedule shall be paid in advance of the event. Such licenses shall be issued upon a finding
by the city designee that the applicant understands the provisions of this chapter and has the
ability to conform to its provisions. The license shall in no case be transferable. The city
designee shall, if it is found that a license holder has failed to substantially follow the
requirements of this chapter, withdraw said license or refuse a request to renew said license, as
the case may be. Any refusal by the city designee to grant a license and any withdrawal of a
license by the city designee may be appealed to the city council, and the council shall determine
said appeal based on the evidence relating to whether or not provisions of this chapter have
been violated or are not reasonably expected to be followed. The city designee shall, where it is
deemed necessary, request the chief of police to make such investigation and render such
investigative reports as are deemed necessary by the designee to perform the duties
prescribed under this chapter. (Ord. 1822 §1(part), 2001; Ord. 1213, 1975; Ord. 1160 §2, 1974;
Ord. 943, 1969; Ord. 865 §2, 1967).
Section 20. Section 5.10.040 Application and Permit Fees of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
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The application and annual permit fees shall be established in the most recent fee schedule
approved by resolution of council by resolution of the city council and may be adjusted annually
by the CPI for the previous calendar year. (Ord. 1978 §1 Exh. A(part), 2013).
Section 21. Section 5.10.090 Forms and Conditions of Permit of the Central Point Municipal Code
is amended in part as follows:
A. Requirements for All Sidewalk Cafes.
1. Each permit issued shall terminate December 31st of the year in which it is issued.
Requests for renewals shall be filed with the community development department. The
community development director may approve, approve with additional conditions, or
deny the request for renewal. No application fee shall be required for renewals. An
annual permit The initial application fee as established in the most recent fee
schedule approved by resolution of council, which is based on the number of seats
authorized, is due at the time of the initial application and each renewal.
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Section 22. Section 5.12.040 State License Required - Penalties of the Central Point Municipal
Code is amended in part as follows:
A. No license shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of
installing wires or equipment within the city to convey electric current or installing apparatus to
be operated by such current until they have secured from the state the licenses and permits
required by the state and, before any license is issued by the city, the applicant for such license
shall present satisfactory proof to the recorder of the city that the applicant has complied with
and obtained such licenses and permits from the state and, upon payment to the city of the
license fee as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council
provided herein, the city shall issue its receipt therefor, which receipt shall constitute the
license of the city for such business for the term for which the tax thereon shall be paid.
B. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be
subject to the general penalty. (Ord. 1716 §5, 1995; Ord. 294 §4, 1950).
Section 23. Section 5.16.020 License-Application-Fee of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of plumbing in the city shall, before
engaging in such business, apply to the city designee for a license to engage in the business and
shall pay license fees as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of
council set forth in the city of Central Point Business License Fee Schedule to include a basic fee
of and an additional fee for each employee over two employees, but no fee hereunder shall
exceed the maximum annual amount set forth in the City of Central Point Business License Fee
Schedule. For the purposes of this section, the term “employee” shall be as defined in
Section 5.04.090(C). The fee shall be required on an annual basis commencing with July 1st of
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each year, and any application occurring after such date shall be prorated as provided by
Section 5.04.090, subsection B of this code. (Ord. 1391 §5, 1980).
Section 24. Section 5.20.030.B Permit and License-Application-Fee of the Central Point
Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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B. At the time of filing the application, a fee as set forth in the city of Central Point business
license fee schedule established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council
shall be paid to the city designee to cover the cost of obtaining a criminal history conviction
record and investigation of the facts stated therein. (Ord. 2109 §1, 2024; Ord. 1822 §1(part),
2001; Ord. 1443 §5, 1981; Ord. 983(part), 1970; Ord. 322 §3, 1953).
Section 25. Section 5.20.040 License-Fees of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in
part as follows:
A. The license fee which shall be charged by the city designee for such license shall be as set
forth in the City of Central Point Business License Fee Schedule established in the most recent
fee schedule approved by resolution of council.
B. The annual fees herein provided shall be assessed on an July 1st to June 30th fiscal year basis
October 1 through September 30th annual basis and where a business license is
application is received on and after January April 1st, the amount of such fee for the annual
license shall be one-half the amount stipulated above for the remainder of the year. (Ord. 1822
§1(part), 2001; Ord. 1159 §1, 1974; Ord. 322 §5, 1953).
Section 26. Section 5.20.100 License-Expiration of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended
in part as follows:
All annual licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire on the thirtieth day
of June September following the date of issue. Other licenses shall expire on the date specified
in the license. (Ord. 322 §10, 1970).
Section 27. Section 5.24.030.C Regulations for Adult Businesses of the Central Point Municipal
Code is amended in part as follows:
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C. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be
punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars or by imprisonment not to exceed thirty
days, or by both such fine or by imprisonment. Violation of this chapter shall be punishable
under the general penalty, Chapter 1.16. (Ord. 1995 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1438 §2(part), 1981).
Section 28. Section 5.24.050 License - Period of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended
in part as follows:
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Licenses for adult businesses shall be for semi-annual periods commencing on July 1st to June
30th fiscal year basis October 1 through April 30th or May 1 through September 30th. No
license fee shall be for less than the full six-month quarter semi-annual period. (Ord. 1995
§1(part), 2014; Ord. 1822 §1(part), 2001; Ord. 1438 §2(part), 1981).
Section 29. Section 5.24.060 License - Fees of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in
part as follows:
The license fee to be charged by the city designee for an adult business license shall be as set
forth in the City of Central Point Business License Fee Schedule established in the most recent
fee schedule approved by resolution of council. (Ord. 1995 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1822 §1(part), 2001;
Ord. 1438 §2(part), 1981).
Section 30. Section 5.32.050 License - Fees of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in
part as follows:
The initial filing fees for a new park or an extension of an existing park, as well as annual
license fees for all mobile home parks shall be five hundred dollars as established in the
most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council. Annual license fees for all mobile
home parks shall consist of such amount as may be imposed by the business license ordinance
of this city (Chapter 5.04 of this title). (Ord. 1190 §4(b), 1974).
Section 31. Chapter 5.33 Merchant Police and Private Detectives of the Central Point Municipal
Code is repealed in its entirety.
Section 32. Section 5.38.060 License Fee of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in
part as follows:
Any person desiring to sell or give items designed or marketed for use with illegal cannabis or
drugs shall pay a license fee of two hundred dollars as established in the most recent fee
schedule approved by resolution of council. (Ord. 1483 §1(part), 1983).
Section 33. Section 5.42.030.F License Application and Fee of the Central Point Municipal
Code is amended in part as follows:
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F. The license fee shall be determined by resolution as established in the most recent fee
schedule approved by resolution of council.
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Section 34. Section 5.42.050.C Standards for Denial of License of the Central Point Municipal
Code is amended in part as follows:
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C. The city shall approve or deny a license within 60 30 days of receipt by the city of a
completed application. Failure to approve or deny a license within 60 30 days shall be deemed
to be approval of the application. (Ord. 1931 §1(part), 2009).
Section 35. Section 8.03.050 Derelict Structure Fees of the Central Point Municipal Code is
repealed in its entirety.
Section 36. Section 8.03.080.D Failure to Follow Order to Demolish of the Central Point
Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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D. The cost of demolition and a twenty percent charge for administrative overhead such
overhead charge shall be as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution
of council. will be assessed in the manner provided in Chapter 8.04 of this code. (Ord.
1917(part), 2008).
Section 37. Section 8.04.120.C Abatement – By City of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
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C. The finance director shall maintain an accurate record of the expense incurred by the city in
abating the nuisance and shall include an overhead charge to cover the cost of administration,
such overhead charge shall be as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by
resolution of council.
D. The total cost, including the administrative overhead, shall thereupon be assessed to the
property as hereinafter provided. (Ord. 1896 §3, 2006; Ord. 817 §9, 1966).
Section 38. Section 8.04.130 Abatement – Assessment of Costs of the Central Point Municipal
Code is amended in part as follows:
A. A notice of the assessment shall be forwarded by registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, to the owner or agent in charge of the property by the recorder. The notice shall
contain:
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1. The total cost, including administrative overhead as established in the most recent
fee schedule approved by resolution of council, of the abatement;
2. A statement that the cost as indicated will become a lien against the property unless
paid within sixty days;
3. A statement that if the owner or agent in charge of the property objects to the cost of
the abatement as indicated, he may file a notice of objection with the recorder within
thirty days from the date of the notice.
B. Upon the expiration of thirty days after the date of the notice, objections to the proposed
assessment shall be heard and determined by the council in its regular course of business.
C. An assessment for the cost of abatement as determined by the council shall be made by
resolution of the council and shall thereupon be entered in the docket of city liens and, upon
such entry being made, it shall constitute a lien upon the property from which the nuisance was
removed and abated.
D. The lien shall be enforced in the same manner as liens for street improvements are enforced
and shall bear interest at the annual rate of six percent per year as established in the most
recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council. Such interest shall commence to run
thirty days after the entry of the lien in the lien docket.
E. An error in the name of the owner or agent in charge of the property shall not void the
assessment nor will a failure to receive the notice of the assessment render the assessment
void, but it shall remain a valid lien against the property. (Ord. 817 §10, 1966).
Section 39. Section 8.05.070.C Violation, Enforcement, and Penalties of the Central Point
Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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C. Notice of Violation. Whenever the city finds that a person has violated a prohibition or failed
to meet a requirement of this chapter, the city may order compliance by written notice of
violation to the responsible person. In the event the responsible person is someone other than
the owner of the property, such notice shall also be mailed to the last known address of the
owner as shown on the county assessor records.
The notice of violation shall contain:
1. The name and address of the alleged violator;
2. The address when available or a description of the building, structure or land upon
which the violation is occurring, or has occurred;
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3. A statement specifying the nature of the violation;
4. A description of the remedial measures necessary to restore compliance with this
chapter and a time schedule for the completion of such remedial action;
5. A statement of the civil penalty or penalties, as provided in section 8.05.085, that
shall or may be assessed against the person to whom the notice of violation is directed;
6. A statement that the determination of violation may be appealed to the city manager
by filing a written notice of appeal within ten days of service of notice of violation; and
7. A statement specifying that, should the violator fail to restore compliance within the
established time schedule, the work will be done by a designated governmental agency or
a contractor and the expense thereof shall be charged to the violator and asse ssed as a
lien against the property.
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Section 40. Section 8.05.095 Cost of Abatement of the Violation of the Central Point Municipal
Code is amended in part as follows:
A. Within fifteen calendar days after abatement of the violation, the owner of the property will
be notified of the cost of abatement, including administrative costs as established in the most
recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council.
The notice will provide that the costs of abatement, including administrative costs, is a special
assessment against the property and will become a lien against the property unless paid within
sixty days of the date of such notice. The property owner may file a written protest objecting to
the amount of the assessment within thirty days from the date of notice. Objections to the
proposed assessment shall be heard and determined by the council in its regular course of
business.
B. An assessment for the cost of abatement as determined by the council shall be made by
resolution of the council and shall thereupon be entered in the docket of city liens and, upon
such entry being made, it shall constitute a lien upon the property from which the illicit
discharge was abated.
C. The lien shall be enforced in the same manner as liens for street improvements are enforced
and shall bear interest at the annual rate of six percent per year as established in the most
recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council. Such interest shall commence to run
thirty days after the entry of the lien in the lien docket.
D. An error in the name of the owner or agent in charge of the property shall not void the
assessment nor will a failure to receive the notice of the assessment render the assessment
void, but it shall remain a valid lien against the property. (Ord. 2056 §1(part), 2019).
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Section 41. Section 8.08.020.D Notice and Abatement - Proceedings of the Central Point
Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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D. If the condition is not corrected within the time limit and no relief has been granted, the city
may cause the nuisance to be abated by removing the grass, weeds, brush, bushes or like
vegetation from the property, or so much thereof as the city manager may determine to be
necessary to remove the hazard to abutting property. The city manager shall maintain an
accurate record of the expenses incurred by the city in removing the unlawful growth and shall
include an abatement fee, which is established by resolution as established in the most recent
fee schedule approved by resolution of council, for costs of administration. The total cost,
including said costs of administration, shall thereafter be assessed against the property
owner(s) and may be entered in the docket of city liens not less than thirty days after the
mailing of the notice provided in subsection B of this section.
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Section 42. Section 8.11.080 Smoking in or Near Entrances to Publicly Owned Buildings of the
Central Point Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
A. No person shall smoke anywhere within, or within ten feet of, any entrance to any publicly
owned building.
B. A violation of this section shall be punishable by the general penalty. (Ord. 1806 §2(part),
2000).
Section 43. Section 8.11.090 Tobacco Sales to Minors Prohibited of the Central Point Municipal
Code is amended in part as follows:
A. No person, including a minor’s parent or guardian, shall sell or otherwise provide tobacco
products to a minor.
B. A violation of this section shall be punishable by the general penalty. (Ord. 1806 §2(part),
2000).
Section 44. Section 8.11.100 Other Violations and Penalties of the Central Point Municipal
Code is amended in part as follows:
A. It shall be a violation of this chapter for every day any person who owns, manages, operates
or otherwise controls the use of any premises, subject to regulation under this chapter, fails to
comply with any provisions herein.
B. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to smoke in any area where smoking is
prohibited by the provisions of this chapter.
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C. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to sell or provide tobacco to a
minor.
C. D. Any person who violates this chapter shall be punished by a fine:
1. Not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars for a first violation within
any twelve month period;
2. Not less than one hundred dollars, nor more than two hundred dollars for a second
violation within any twelve-month period;
3. Not less than two hundred and fifty dollars, nor more than five hundred dollars for
each additional violation of this section within any twelve-month period. (Ord. 1806
§2(part), 2000).
Section 45. Section 8.24.080 Penalties for Noncompliance of the Central Point Municipal Code
is amended in part as follows:
No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered
without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations.
Violations of the provisions of this chapter by failure to comply with any of its requirements
(including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions)
shall constitute a misdemeanor violation. Each and every day during any portion of which any
violation of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by any person constitutes a
separate violation. Any person who violates this chapter or fails to comply with any of its
requirements shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars
per day or imprisoned for not more than five days, or both, for each violation and in addition
shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day that passes constitutes a
separate offense. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent the city from taking such
other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. (Ord. 1947 §1(part),
2011).
Section 46. Section 8.28.030.C Notice-Proceedings of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
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C. If the condition is not corrected within the time limit and no relief has been granted, the city
may abate the condition by removing the vegetation, blockage and/or debris from the drainage
to such an extent as necessary to remove the potential hazard a nd ensure the most efficient
natural flow of water, with such extent to be determined by the city manager or designee. A
formula for abatement fees shall be established by resolution and reviewed annually by the
council. The city manager public works director or designee shall maintain an accurate record
of the expenses incurred by the city in removing the unlawful growth and shall include an
abatement fee, which is established by resolution as established in the most recent fee schedule
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approved by resolution of council, for costs of administration. The total cost, including said
costs of administration, shall thereafter be assessed against the property owner(s) and
may be entered in the docket of city liens not less than thirty days after the mailing of
the notice provided in subsection A of this section. The abatement fees, as calculated from
the formula, shall thereafter be assessed as a lien against the property as provided in
Section 8.28.040.
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Section 47. Section 8.28.040.C Abatement of Costs of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
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C. A statement that the owner or occupant may file a written notice of objection with the city
manager within ten days from the date of mailing the notice. Upon expiration of ten days after
the date of mailing the notice, objections to the proposed assessment shall be heard and
determined by the city council within thirty days of filing of the written notice. An assessment
for the total cost of cutting or removal shall be determined by the city council and made by
resolution and shall thereupon be entered in the docket of city liens, and then shall constitute a
lien against the property from which the unlawful blockage, growth and/or debris was
removed. The liens shall bear interest at the annual rate of seven percent per year as
established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council from the date of
entry in the lien docket and shall be enforced in the same manner as in the case of liens for
local improvements. An error in the name of the owner or occupant shall not void the lien nor
will a failure to receive notice of the assessment render it void, but it shall nevert heless remain
a valid lien against the property. (Ord. 1962 §1(part), 2012; Ord. 1557 §1(part), 1985).
Section 48. Section 8.40.075.C Additional Remedies-Lien Against Property of the Central Point
Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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C. If the condition is not corrected within the time limit and no relief has been granted, such
agent of the city as may be designated by the city manager may provide the maintenance and
security necessary to bring the property into compliance. The city ma nager shall maintain an
accurate record of the expenses incurred by the city in providing such maintenance and
security and shall include an overhead charge for the cost of administration. as established in
the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council, for costs of administration. The
total cost, including overhead, shall thereafter be assessed as a lien against the property. (Ord.
1969 §1(part), 2013; Ord. 1937 §1(part), 2010).
Section 49. Section 9.66.010.C Entry on Lands and Refusal to Depart of the Central Point
Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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C. Any person who goes upon or in or trespasses upon or in or near any public school building
or grounds owned or occupied by a public school district, where such person does not have any
relationship of custody or relationship of responsibility for a student in attendance at such
school is guilty of trespassing and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than
one hundred dollars punishable under the general penalty ordinance of the city; provided
however, that a necessary element of establishing a violation of this subsection shall be that the
occupier of the school building or grounds, or its agent, officer or employee, or a peace officer
shall have first given the person a request orally or in writing to remove himself and the person
failed to forthwith remove himself. (Ord. 1034 §1, 1971; Ord. 1006 §1, 1970; Ord. 306 §61, 1951).
Section 50. Section 10.14.080 Permit Fees of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in
part as follows:
The fee for a preferential parking permit shall be established by resolution of the city council as
established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council. In the absence of
any such order, the fee shall be twenty-five dollars. (Ord. 2074 § 1, 2021).
Section 51. Section 10.16.020 Truck Traffic Prohibitions of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
A. It is unlawful to drive any vehicle having a gross vehicle weight in excess of twenty thousand
pounds upon any public street within the city, with the following exceptions:
1. Highway 99, East Pine Street within the city, Hamrick Road within the city, West Pine
Street, Freeman Road, Hopkins Road between Freeman Road and Bursell Road, Peninger
Road south of East Pine Street, and Ice Cream Drive or any other street within the city
over which jurisdictional control is exercised by the Oregon State Transportation
Commission or Jackson County;
2. Haskell Street within the city, between the hours of five a.m. and seven p.m.;
3. All service and delivery vehicles on bona fide delivery or service trips on the most
convenient and direct route within the city;
4. Trucks awaiting repair or being repaired, while parked in the immediate vicinity of the
repair business, and trucks temporarily parked while the drivers are obtaining
documentation relating to loads or insurance, when said activities occur within a
commercial zoning district within the city;
5. Upon special permit issued by the chief of police pursuant to Section 10.16.030.
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B. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to the general penalty; however, in no
event shall such violation be punished with less than a seventy-five-dollar fine, no part of which
may be suspended. (Ord. 1908 §1(part), 2007; Ord. 1742 §2, 1996; Ord. 1729 §2, 1995; Ord.
1620, 1989; Ord. 1600, 1988; Ord. 1339 §1, 1979; Ord. 1300(part), 1978; Ord. 1169 §2, 1974;
Ord. 1153 §1, 1974).
Section 52. Section 10.16.025 Truck Parking Prohibitions of the Central Point Municipal Code
is amended in part as follows:
A. It is unlawful to park any vehicle having a gross vehicle weight in excess of twenty thousand
pounds upon any public street within the city, with the following exceptions:
1. Any other street within the city over which jurisdictional control is exercised by the
Oregon State Transportation Commission;
2. Haskell Street within the city, between the hours of five a.m. and seven p.m.;
3. All service and delivery vehicles on bona fide delivery or service trips on the most
convenient and direct route within the city;
4. Trucks awaiting repair or being repaired, while parked in the immediate vicinity of the
repair business, and trucks temporarily parked while the drivers are obtaining
documentation relating to loads or insurance, when said activities occur within a
commercial zoning district within the city;
5. Upon special permit issued by the chief of police pursuant to Section 10.16.030.
B. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to the general penalty; however, in no
event shall such violation be punished with less than a seventy-five-dollar fine, no part of which
may be suspended. (Ord. 1908 §1(part), 2007).
Section 53. Section 10.16.030 Special Permits, 10.16.040 Immobilizing or Towing of Vehicles,
and 10.16.060 Immobilizer Fees are repealed in their entirety.
Section 54. Section 11.16.060 Unit Rate Established for the Stormwater Utility Fee of the
Central Point Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
The unit rate per equivalent service unit for the stormwater utility fee is hereby established at
six dollars and fifty cents and may be revised by resolution of the city council from time to time
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as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council. (Ord. 2029
§2(part), 2016; Ord. 1961 §5, 2012; Res. 1264, 2010; Ord. 1864 §1(part), 2005).
Section 55. Section 11.16.065 Unit Rate Established for the Water Quality Utility Fee of the
Central Point Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
The unit rate per equivalent service unit for the water quality utility fee is established at one
dollar and may be revised by resolution of the city council from time to time as established in
the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council. (Ord. 2029 §2(part), 2016; Ord.
1961 §6, 2012).
Section 56. Section 11.16.120 Delinquency of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in
part as follows:
A. Stormwater service charges are delinquent if payment in full is not received by the city within
thirty days from the service period ending date on the regular bill.
B. If a customer account for stormwater or water quality service charges is delinquent, the city
may discontinue any city provided water service billed to that customer. The city will follow the
procedures identified in Section 13.04.120.
C. The council may establish by resolution in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution
of council, fees for extra services required in collecting delinquent customer accounts for user
charges.
D. The city may refuse to restore water service to the premises until the delinquent charges and
other costs incurred are paid. (Ord. 2029 §2(part), 2016).
Section 57. Section 11.20.050 Unit Rate Established of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
Rates shall be established by resolution of the city council in the most recent fee schedule
approved by resolution of council in accordance to the provisions set forth in Section 11.20.040.
(Ord. 2029 §3(part), 2016; Ord. 1983 §1, 2014; Ord. 1910 §1(part), 2008).
Section 58. Section 11.20.110 Delinquency of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in
part as follows:
A. Transportation utility service charges are delinquent if payment in full is not received by the
city within thirty days from the service period ending date on the regular bill.
B. If a customer account for transportation utility service charges is delinquent, the city may
discontinue any city provided water service billed to that customer. The city will follow the
procedures identified in Section 13.04.120.
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C. The council may establish by resolution in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution
of council, fees for extra services required in collecting delinquent customer accounts for user
charges.
D. The city may refuse to restore water service to the premises until the delinquent charges and
other costs incurred are paid. (Ord. 2029 §3(part), 2016).
Section 59. Section 12.04.030.B Construction-Standards-Permits of the Central Point Municipal
Code is amended in part as follows:
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B. The fee for said permit will be adopted by city council resolution as established in the most
recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council.
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Section 60. Section 12.04.080 Repair by City of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended
in part as follows:
If the defective sidewalk is not corrected within the time period provided, and no relief has
been granted the owner by the city council pursuant to the appeal process, the public works
director shall cause the defective sidewalk to be repaired as soon as possible. The public works
director, or his designee, shall maintain an accurate record of the expenses incurred by the city
in repairing the defective sidewalk, and shall include therein an overhead charge for
administration expenses, as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of
council, for costs of administration. The total cost, including said overhead, shall thereafter be
assessed as a lien against the property as hereinafter provided. (Ord. 1664(part), 1991; Ord. 889
§8, 1967).
Section 61. Section 12.08.040.B Permit-Issuance-Applicant Right to Appeal of the Central Point
Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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B. The fee for said permit will be adopted by city council resolution as established in the most
recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council.
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Section 62. Section 12.28.020 Fees and Costs of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended
in part as follows:
Such requests for street or alley vacations shall be accompanied by an application fee defined
in the city’s adopted planning application fee schedule as established in the most recent fee
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schedule approved by resolution of council. In addition to the fee, the city manager shall
maintain a record of all costs incurred by the city in processing such application, including
actual personnel costs, materials, costs of verifying petitions, attorney’s fees, recording costs,
publication costs and any other costs reasonably related to such application, and shall require
prior to final council action on the application, payment in full by the applicant of such costs to
the extent that they exceed the application fee. (Ord. 1969 §1(part), 2013; Ord. 1786 §3, 1998;
Ord. 1587 §1(part), 1987; Ord. 1391 §16(part), 1980).
Section 63. Section 12.36.040.G Tree Removal/Replacement of the Central Point Municipal
Code is amended in part as follows:
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G. The city shall have the right to cause the pruning or removal of any potentially hazardous or
nuisance tree, or parts of a tree or shrub, on public or private property within the city, when
such trees constitute a threat to human life, safety, or property. Except in an emergency when
immediate action is necessary for safety, the Central Point city manager or his designee will
notify in writing the owners of such trees. Where such hazardous tree or shrub or nuisance tree
is located within public right-of-way maintained by private property owners, or a private
property owners’ association, the city shall notify in writing the property owner of record whose
property frontage includes said tree. Said owners at their own expense shall do pruning or
removal within thirty days after the date of notice. In the event of failure of owners to comply
with such provisions, or in the abovementioned emergency situation, the city shall have the
authority to remove or cause to be removed such trees and assess the cost of removal and
replacement of such tree, plus reasonable and actual administrative charges as established in
the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council as a lien against the property.
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Section 64. Section 12.40.030.C Registration of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended
in part as follows:
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C. Registration Fee. Each application for registration shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable
registration fee in an amount to be determined by resolution of the city council as established
in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council. Such fee is designed to
defray the costs of city administration of this section.
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Section 65. Section 12.40.040.G Construction Standards of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
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G. Construction Permit Fee. Unless otherwise provided in a franchise agreement, prior to
issuance of a construction permit, the applicant shall pay a permit fee in an amount to be
determined by resolution of the city council as established in the most recent fee schedule
approved by resolution of council. Such fees shall be designed to defray the costs of city
administration of the requirements of this chapter.
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Section 66. Section 13.08.030 Charges for Service of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
A. The monthly charge for standby water service shall be five dollars per month as established
in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council. In the event of water
use by a standby water service system with a full-flow meter, charges shall be the standard
water use charges set forth in Chapter 13.04. In the event said water is used in a system having
other than a full-flow meter, the public works director or his/her designee shall estimate the
volume of water used and apply such rates thereto.
B. The customer shall pay the full cost of installation of the standby water service connection,
the required meter and any special water main installed solely because of the customer
standby water service system. (Ord. 1932 §1(part), 2010).
Section 67. Section 13.20.400 Permits and Fees of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
The city council may, from time to time, establish by resolution a permit and administration fee
structure for BPA installation and testing.
A. Prior to installing any BPA, the property owner shall apply for and obtain a BPA installation
permit and other required permits. The city shall charge an installation permit fee , as
established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council for each
BPA for the purpose of covering city expenditures for initial registration, inspection, and
administration.
B. The city council may, as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by
resolution of council, establish by resolution charge a monthly administration fee (per
installed BPA) for the purpose of administration, inspection, testing and enforcement of the
requirements of this chapter and the OHD as detailed in OAR 333-61-0070. This fee will be
billed and collected as part of the monthly water service billing. (Ord. 1932 §1(part), 2010).
Section 68. Section 15.36.020 Permit Fees of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in
part as follows:
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The application for a mobile home set-up permit shall be accompanied by a fee in accordance
with the fee schedule established by this jurisdiction as established in the most recent fee
schedule approved by resolution of council. (Ord. 1781 §7, 1997; Ord. 1266 (part), 1976).
Section 69. Section 15.40.040 Fees Charged of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended
in part as follows:
A fee shall be charged for all public works construction projects requiring review, as
established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council, including,
but not exclusively limited to, water, sanitary sewer, storm drains, street improvements, curbs,
street lights, traffic-control devices within the right-of-way or easement of the city, and for any
project which will become city-owned or maintained after completion of said project. Such fees
shall not be charged for sidewalks or driveways, work performed by any public utility
franchisee, work performed within an approved subdivision for which subdivision fees have
been charged, or jobs performed by the city or on behalf of the city by contractors.
These fees will offset the cost to the city for its participation in approving such projects for
acceptance by the city and will be set by city council resolution. (Ord. 1877 §5, 2006; Ord. 1614
(part), 1989).
Section 70. Section 16.10.010 Submission of Application – Filing Fee of the Central Point
Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
The applicant shall submit an application and tentative plan together with improvement plans
and other supplementary material as may be required to indicate the development plan and
shall submit ten copies to the city together with a filing fee defined in the city’s adopted
planning application fee schedule as established in the most recent fee schedule approved
by resolution of council. The diagrams submitted shall consist of three copies at the scale
specified in Section 16.10.020 and one copy in an eight-and-one-half-inch by eleven-inch
format. (Ord. 1941 §11, 2010; Ord. 1786 §4, 1998; Ord. 1684 §6, 1993; Ord. 1650(part), 1990).
Section 71. Section 16.12.020 Submission – Fees of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
At the time of submitting the final plat or partition plat to the city, the applicant shall pay a filing
fee defined in the city’s adopted planning application fee schedule as established in the most
recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council. (Ord. 1786 §5, 1998; Ord. 1650(part),
1990).
Section 72. Section 16.44.020 Submittal Requirement of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
Property line adjustments are subject to Type I procedures set forth in Section 17.05.200.
Property line adjustment applications shall be on application forms provided by the community
development department, be accompanied by the application fee adopted in the city’s current
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fee schedule as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of
council and include the following information:
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Section 73. Section 17.04.100 Fees of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended in part as
follows:
A schedule of permit and service fees for all required planning application, permit, renewal
applications and/or other planning review fees shall be established and may be periodically
amended by resolution of the city council in the most recent fee schedule approved by
resolution of council. (Ord. 2120 §7, 2024).
Section 74. Section 17.05.200 Type I Procedure of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
A. Pre-Application Conference. A pre-application conference is not required for a Type I permit
application.
B. Application Requirements.
1. Application Forms. Type I permit applications shall be made on forms provided by the
planning department.
2. Submittal Requirements. Type I applications shall include:
a. The information requested on the application form;
b. Findings addressing the applicable regulations per Table 17.05.1; and
c. The required fee as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by
resolution of council.
Section 75. Section 17.05.300 Type II Procedure of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
A. Pre-Application Conference. A pre-application conference is optional for a Type II permit
application. The requirements and procedures for a pre-application conference are described
in Section 17.05.600(C).
B. Application Requirements.
1. Application Forms. Type II applications shall be made on forms provided by the
planning department for the land development permit requested.
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2. Submittal Requirements. A Type II permit application shall include:
a. The information requested on the application form;
b. Findings addressing the applicable regulations per Table 17.05.1. Note: At the
discretion of the community development director, additional information may be
required during the application process;
c. One set of pre-addressed mailing labels for all real property owners of record who
will receive a notice of the application as required in subsection C of this section. The
records of the Jackson County assessor’s office are the official records for
determining ownership. The applicant shall produce the notice list using the most
current Jackson County assessor’s real property assessment records to produce the
notice list. The city shall mail the notice of application; and
d. The required fee as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by
resolution of council.
Section 76. Section 17.05.400 Type III Procedure of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
A. Pre-Application Conference. A pre-application conference is required for all Type III
applications. The requirements and procedures for a pre-application conference are described
in Section 17.05.600(C).
B. Application Requirements.
1. Application Forms. Type III applications shall be made on forms provided by the
community development director or designee for the land development permit
requested.
2. Submittal Requirements. When a Type III application is required, it shall include:
a. A completed application form with required attachments;
b. One copy of a narrative statement (findings and conclusions) that explains how
the application satisfies each and all of the relevant criteria and standards in
sufficient detail for review and decision-making. Note: Additional information may be
required under the specific applicable regulations for each approval as referenced in
Table 17.05.1;
c. The required fee as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by
resolution of council; and
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d. One set of pre-addressed mailing labels for all real property owners of record who
will receive a notice of the application as required in subsection C of this section. The
records of the Jackson County assessor’s office are the official records for
determining ownership. The applicant shall produce the notice list using the most
current Jackson County assessor’s real property assessment records to produce the
notice list. The city shall mail the notice of application. The failure of a property
owner to receive notice as provided in subsection C of this section shall not
invalidate such proceedings provided the city can demonstrate by affidavit that such
notice was given.
Section 77. Section 17.05.500 Type IV Procedure of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
A. Pre-Application Conference. A pre-application conference is required for all Type IV
applications initiated by a party other than the city of Central Point. The requirements and
procedures for a pre-application conference are described in Section 17.05.600(C).
B. Timing of Requests. Acceptance timing varies for Type IV applications (see Table 17.05.1 for
applicable section reference).
C. Application Requirements.
1. Application Forms. Type IV applications shall be made on forms provided by the
community development director or designee.
2. Submittal Information. The application shall contain:
a. The information requested on the application form;
b. A map and/or plan addressing the appropriate criteria and standards in sufficient
detail for review and decision (as applicable);
c. The required fee as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by
resolution of council; and
d. One copy of a letter or narrative statement (findings and conclusions) that explains
how the application satisfies each and all of the relevant approval criteria and
standards applicable to the specific Type IV application.
Section 78. Section 17.05.550.A.2.c Appeal Procedure – Type II and Type III Decisions of the
Central Point Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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c. Content of Notice of Appeal. The notice of appeal shall contain:
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i. An identification of the decision being appealed, including the date of the
decision;
ii. A statement demonstrating the person filing the notice of appeal has
standing to appeal;
iii. A statement explaining the specific issues being raised on appeal. If the
appellant contends that the findings of fact made by the approving authority
are incorrect or incomplete, the notice shall specify the factual matters omitted
or disputed. If the appellant contends that the decision is contrary to ordinance,
statute or other law, such errors shall be specifically identified in the notice
along with the specific grounds relied upon for review;
iv. If the appellant is not the applicant, a statement demonstrating that the
appeal issues were raised in the record; and
v. The applicable filing fee as established in the most recent fee schedule
approved by resolution of council.
Section 79. Section 17.05.600.D.3 General Procedural Provisions of the Central Point
Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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D. Acceptance and Review of Applications.
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3. Check for Acceptance and Completeness. In reviewing an application for completeness,
the following procedure shall be used:
a. Acceptance. When an application is received by the city, the community
development director or designee shall immediately determine whether the
following essential items are present. If the following items are not present, the
application shall not be accepted and shall be immediately returned to the applicant:
i. The required form;
ii. The required fee as established in the most recent fee schedule approved
by resolution of council;
iii. The signature of the applicant on the required form and signed written
authorization of the property owner of record if the applicant is not the owner.
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Section 80. Section 17.60.190.G Home Occupations of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
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G. Fee Required. At the time of application for a home occupation permit, the applicant is
required to pay, in addition to an annual business license fee, a fee defined in the city’s adopted
planning application fee schedule as established in the most recent fee schedule approved
by resolution of council. This application fee is nonrefundable.
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Section 81. Section 17.72.030 Information Required of the Central Point Municipal Code is
amended in part as follows:
A. General Submission Requirements.
1. Completed and signed application for site plan and architectural review on forms
provided by the community development department, including all information and
submittals listed on the form; and
2. The application fee prescribed in the city of Central Point planning department fee
schedule as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of
council.
Section 82. Section 17.94.020.C.9 Application Process and Submittal Requirements of the
Central Point Municipal Code is amended in part as follows:
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C. Submittal Requirements. An application for annexation shall contain the following
information:
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9. Payment of the application fee(s) as established in the most recent fee schedule
approved by resolution of council. (Ord. 2120 §2, 2024).
Section 83. Codification. Provisions of this Ordinance shall be incorporated in the City Code and
the word Ordinance may be changed to “code”, “article”, “section”, “chapter”, or other word, and
the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered, or re -lettered, provided however that any
Whereas clauses and boilerplate provisions need not be codified and the City Recorder is
authorized to correct any cross references and any typographical errors.
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Section 84. Effective Date. The Central Point City Charter states that an ordinance enacted by
the council shall take effect on the thirtieth day after its enactment. The effective date of this
ordinance will be the thirtieth day after the second reading.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 26th day of
February, 2026.
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Mayor Taneea Browning
ATTEST:
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City Recorder
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