Chapter 2.78
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Sections:
2.78.030 Board established – Membership.
2.78.080 Administrative support.
2.78.010 Purpose of board.
The purpose of the design review board (DRB) is:
(1) To provide recommendations regarding an application’s consistency with the city’s adopted design standards.
(2) To review completed projects and evaluate design outcomes for the purposes of determining whether amendments to the design standards in Chapter 20.127 POMC should be recommended, and to make recommendations to the planning commission and city council for amendments to the city’s design standards as found in Chapter 20.127 POMC. (Ord. 009-18 § 2; Ord. 006-08 § 1; Ord. 035-07 § 1).
2.78.020 Definitions.
(1) “Board” or “DRB” means the design review board.
(2) “Director” means the department of community development director or designee.
(3) “Design standards” means the design and building standards adopted in Chapter 20.127 POMC. (Ord. 009-18 § 2; Ord. 006-08 § 1; Ord. 035-07 § 1).
2.78.030 Board established – Membership.
(1) Appointment. There is created a design review board consisting of not less than five and not more than seven members who shall be appointed by the mayor subject to confirmation by the city council. Vacancies occurring otherwise than upon the expiration of terms may be filled for the unexpired terms by the mayor subject to confirmation by the city council.
(2) Membership. A five-member board shall consist of three lay members who reside within city limits or reside within the Port Orchard urban growth area and have an interest in architecture, building, or design, and two professional members who reside within city limits or reside within the Port Orchard urban growth area or own a business within the city of Port Orchard, and who are desired to have expertise in any one of the following fields: architecture, landscape architecture, urban design/planning, structural engineering, graphic, industrial, and interior design, building or carpentry, or similar disciplines. A seven-member board shall consist of four lay members and three professional members who meet the qualifications set forth above.
(3) Compensation. Board members shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 009-18 § 2; Ord. 017-08 § 1; Ord. 007-08 § 1; Ord. 006-08 § 1; Ord. 035-07 § 1).
2.78.040 Terms of membership.
(1) Terms. The initial terms of the appointed positions by position number shall expire on December 31st of the year set opposite said position number as follows:
Lay Position No. 1 – 2009;
Lay Position No. 2 – 2010;
Lay Position No. 3 – 2011;
Lay Position No. 4 – 2011;
Professional Position No. 5 – 2009;
Professional Position No. 6 – 2010;
Professional Position No. 7 – 2011.
Thereafter the terms of membership for members shall be three years.
(2) Removal. When a member misses three consecutive meetings without excuse by the board, the position may be declared vacant by a majority vote of the other members of the board. (Ord. 009-18 § 2; Ord. 006-08 § 1; Ord. 035-07 § 1).
2.78.050 Meetings.
(1) Meetings. The board shall meet at such times deemed necessary for conducting business.
(2) Quorum. No business shall be conducted without a quorum at the meeting. A quorum shall exist when the meeting is attended by a majority of the members of the board, which may include the chair.
(3) Chair. The board shall elect one of its members to serve as chair for a term of one year. The chair may be elected to serve one consecutive additional term, but not for more than two successive terms.
(4) Voting. All actions of the board shall be represented by a vote of the membership. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, a simple majority of the members present at the meeting in which action is taken shall approve any action taken. The chair may vote at the meetings.
(5) Rules and Procedures. The board may adopt rules and procedures it deems necessary for the conducting of business. (Ord. 017-23 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 009-18 § 2; Ord. 019-17 § 17; Ord. 006-08 § 1; Ord. 035-07 § 1).
2.78.060 Powers and duties.
The board is not delegated any executive or legislative power, authority or responsibility and is not acting on behalf of the city council or the mayor but rather serves in an advisory capacity and makes recommendations. The powers and duties of the board shall consist of the following:
(1) Application Review. Review applications for compliance with design standards as prescribed elsewhere in this code and make recommendations regarding the consistency of projects with adopted design standards.
(2) Annual Review and Recommendations. The board shall meet at least once annually to review completed projects and evaluate design outcomes for the purposes of determining whether amendments to the design standards (Chapter 20.127 POMC) are required. The design review board shall make its recommendation, even if it recommends that no changes are required, prior to December 31st every year.
(3) Such other design-related matters as shall be referred to the board for review and recommendation by the mayor or city council. (Ord. 009-18 § 2; Ord. 006-08 § 1; Ord. 035-07 § 1).
2.78.070 Conflict of interest.
Repealed by Ord. 009-18. (Ord. 006-08 § 1; Ord. 035-07 § 1).
2.78.080 Administrative support.
The department of community development shall provide administrative support for the board. (Ord. 009-18 § 2; Ord. 006-08 § 1; Ord. 035-07 § 1).