Chapter 2.40
DESIGN ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
2.40.010 Created.
The city of Langley hereby creates a design advisory board. (Ord. 1004 § 1 (Exh. B), 2014; Ord. 903, 2008; Ord. 798, 2001; Ord. 788, 2000; Ord. 578, 1990; Ord. 527, 1989)
2.40.020 Purpose.
The design advisory board shall advise the city on the physical design of the city through the city’s planning and permitting processes to promote high quality design and a vibrant urban environment that preserves Langley’s community identity and assets while promoting positive change. The design advisory board is specifically granted the following responsibilities:
A. To review and provide recommendations to the planning official, hearing examiner or other decision makers on development actions subject to design review in accordance with Chapter 18.34.
B. To provide recommendations to the city regarding design related planning issues including design standards and guidelines, the comprehensive plan, capital projects and other plans that have a design component.
C. To conduct workshops with interested stakeholders and city officials regarding design related projects or plans.
D. To review and provide recommendations on all capital projects prior to the final design approval by the city council. At the request of the city the design advisory board shall hold workshops on capital projects at the concept design phase. (Ord. 1004 § 1 (Exh. B), 2014; Ord. 903, 2008)
2.40.030 Members.
A. Number of Members. The board shall consist of five voting members and one alternate member. The alternate member shall attend meetings and participate in discussions and will vote when a regular board member is not able to attend a board meeting.
B. Residency. Two voting members must reside within the city of Langley. Four members may reside outside of the city limits. This exception to a majority residency requirement is allowed due to the specialized expertise required on this board.
C. Qualifications. The voting membership of the board shall consist of a minimum of: one architect or building designer, one landscape architect or landscaper, one builder or developer, and one Langley business owner or commercial property owner. The other two members must be educated in, or have practical experience or an interest in, planning or related design concepts. (Ord. 1004 § 1 (Exh. B), 2014; Ord. 903, 2008)
2.40.040 Meetings.
Meeting Schedule. The board shall meet once a month, or as often as feasible, in order to carry out the design review function and to minimize the delay in processing development applications. The board shall adopt and publish policies regarding the time, place, and frequency of meetings. If there is no business to conduct a meeting cancellation notice shall be posted in the same manner as all meeting notices. Special meetings may be held as often as the board deems necessary. Notice of special meetings must be provided in accord with the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act. (Ord. 1004 § 1 (Exh. B), 2014; Ord. 903, 2008; Ord. 527, 1989)