§ 17.56

These provisions are provided to:

A.

Establish design review procedures for development proposals;

B.

Assure that proposed project conform to development standards and design guidelines;

C.

Focus on community design principles which result in creative, imaginative solutions which establish quality design for the City;

D.

Promote the orderly and harmonious appearance of structures, landscaping, parking areas, etc; and

E.

Maintain the public health, safety and general welfare and property throughout the City.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9114.01.)

An application for Design Review shall be filed in a manner consistent with the requirements contained in Chapter 17.48, Applications and Fees, for new development projects, redevelopment project, or projects involving an intensification of land use (e.g., conversion of a residential structure to an office use, etc.).

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9114.02.)

The Director shall evaluate all projects subject to design review prior to final action by any subsequent review authority, if any. The Director, as part of the overall project review process, shall forward the appropriate materials and submit a report to the review authority, if required.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9114.03.)

Upon receipt in proper form of a Design Review application, the Community Development Director may place the application as a public meeting or a public hearing on the next available planning commission

meeting agenda. The hearing shall be set and notice of the hearing given in a manner consistent with Chapter 17.68, Hearings and Appeals.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9114.04; Ord. No. 1363, § 3.)

Prior to making a determination, the review authority shall determine that the project adequately meets adopted City performance standards and design guidelines, based upon the following findings:

A.

The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan.

B.

The proposed project is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance, including the development standards and guidelines for the district in which it is located.

C.

The design and layout of the proposed project will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development, and will not result in vehicular and/or pedestrian hazards.

D.

The design of the proposed project is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9114.05.)

A Design Review shall be exercised by the commencement of construction within 2 years from the date of approval or the Design Review shall become null and void. In addition, if after commencement of construction, work is discontinued for a period of one year, the Design Review shall become null and void. Projects may be built in phases if pre-approved by the review authority.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9114.06.)

Minor modifications to an approved Design Review may be approved be the Director, pursuant to Chapter 17.84, Minor Modifications. Any other modifications will require review by the Planning Commission.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9114.07.)

The Community Development Director may, upon an application being filed 30 days prior to expiration and for good cause, grant one time extension not to exceed 12 months. Upon granting of an extension, the

Community Development Director shall ensure that the Design Review complies with all current Ordinance provisions.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9114.08.)

Appeal of the reviewing authority's decision may be made pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.68, Hearings and Appeals.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9114.09.)

Chapter 17.58 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION