Chapter 17.390
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW

Sections:

17.390.010    General.

17.390.020    Application.

17.390.030    Notice and hearing.

17.390.040    Decision.

17.390.050    Findings and order.

17.390.060    Reapplication.

17.390.070    Rebuttal.

17.390.010 General.

(1) The purpose of the architectural design review process is to guide the construction of private and public development to ensure that structures, landscaping, and other improvements are consistent with the architectural design review goals and standards specified by the property development standards for the zoning district.

(2) Where architectural design review is required, no building or other general development permit shall be issued until plans are approved pursuant to the architectural design review goals and standards. The acceptability of proposals will be commented on by the historical design review committee (HDRC). [Ord. 302, 2007; Ord. 93 § 5.21.1, 1987].

17.390.020 Application.

An applicant for a development permit which is subject to architectural design review shall submit a plan(s) drawn to scale. Staff will determine which of the elements listed below are applicable to the proposed project.

(1) A site plan, drawn to scale, with:

(a) Project name;

(b) Vicinity map;

(c) Scale (1:20 or larger);

(d) North arrow;

(e) Date;

(f) Street names and locations abutting the development;

(g) Location of all parking areas and spaces, ingress and egress to the site and on-site circulation;

(h) Zoning designation;

(i) Dimensions of lots, structures and other constructed features;

(j) Location and general use of all improvements;

(k) Location of all freestanding signs and light pole standards;

(l) Percentage of lot coverage by structures, paving and walls, and landscaping.

(2) A landscape plan, drawn to scale, with:

(a) Project name;

(b) Scale (1:20 or larger);

(c) North arrow;

(d) Date;

(e) Location of all parking areas and spaces, ingress and egress to the site;

(f) General use of all improvements;

(g) Location of all freestanding signs and light poles;

(h) Location, size, type and variety of plantings and pertinent features of the landscaping.

(3) The elevations and locations of:

(a) All proposed exterior signs;

(b) Exterior elevations of each side of all buildings on the site as they will appear after construction. Such plans shall indicate material, texture, shape and other design features of the structure(s), including all mechanical and electrical devices;

(c) Heights of structures above street grade;

(d) Number of stories;

(e) Datum for elevations used (m.s.l. or m.l.l.w.).

(4) A color-board illustrating the color selection for exterior project materials. [Ord. 302, 2007; Ord. 93 § 5.21.2, 1987].

17.390.030 Notice and hearing.

A public hearing is required before approving a plan and shall be conducted in accordance with all provisions of Chapter 17.300 CBMC. [Ord. 302, 2007; Ord. 93 § 5.21.3, 1987].

17.390.040 Decision.

Taking comments of the historical design review committee into consideration, the planning commission will render a decision on the proposal based on the architectural design review goals and standards specified by the property development requirements of the zoning district, subject to appeal to the city council. [Ord. 302, 2007; Ord. 93 § 5.21.4, 1987].

17.390.050 Findings and order.

The hearing body shall prepare findings of fact and a written order as set forth in Chapter 17.300 CBMC. [Ord. 302, 2007; Ord. 93 § 5.21.5, 1987].

17.390.060 Reapplication.

There shall be no time restriction on a reapplication for design review. [Ord. 302, 2007; Ord. 93 § 5.21.6, 1987].

17.390.070 Rebuttal.

There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the imposition of architectural design review goals and standards under this chapter do not restrict the use of real property in a manner which has the effect of reducing the value of the property. In any application for a development permit, the owner shall indicate whether the owner intends to rebut the presumption, and seek a release of the restriction. [Amended during 2008 recodification; Ord. 307, 2007; Ord. 302, 2001; Ord. 93 § 5.21.7, 1987].