12.12 ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS OF AMENDMENTS TO DETAILED DEVELOPMENT PLANS[10] — Belmont Zoning Code

A. PURPOSE – The purpose of this section is to provide for streamlined review and approval of Administrative Amendments to Detailed Development Plans (AADDP) for minor building additions/projects in the PD District as determined by the Director of Community Development.
B. APPLICATION AND FEE – Plans, a completed application, and a fee are required for an AADDP. In order to fully evaluate the proposed project, other data may be requested by the Director of Community Development.
C. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND FINDINGS REQUIRED – The Director of Community Development may administratively review and approve building additions/projects in the PD District provided that the following findings are met:
1. For Single Family Residential Planned Developments:
  - the proposed addition does not bring the total floor area on the site in excess of 3,500 square feet.
  - the addition contains no more than 200 square feet at the ground floor only.
2. For all Multi-Family Residential Planned Developments (including Mixed Use Residential/Commercial) - the addition contains no more than 100 square feet at the ground floor only.
3. For all Non-Residential Planned Developments - the addition does not exceed 200 square feet, and does not exceed the total floor area permitted under the approved Conceptual Development Plan for the subject property.
4. For all Residential Planned Developments (including Mixed Use Residential/Commercial) - the addition shall not result in the removal of any protected trees or require excessive grading as described below:
  - 50 or more cubic yards of combined cut/fill, or
  - 500 or more square feet of disturbed site area
5. For all Non-Residential Planned Developments - the addition would not result in the removal of any protected trees or require excessive grading as described below:
  - 100 or more cubic yards of combined cut/fill, or
  - 1,000 or more square feet of disturbed site area

10 Added by Ord. 895, 7/27/95; Amended by Ord. 1049, 6/8/10

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For all Residential Planned Developments (including Mixed Use Residential/Commercial):
- No Administrative Amendment for the dwelling/unit for an addition has previously been approved and built on the subject property.
- Any Administrative Amendment previously approved for an addition which has not yet been built, will be null and void upon approval of the current request.
The site can reasonably accommodate the proposed addition, the project will not exceed approved Conceptual and Detailed Development Plan standards, and the project is consistent with setback, height, open space, wall/fence, parking/loading facilities, building materials, landscaping, and such other provisions required by the subject Planned Development.
The proposed addition will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
The proposed addition is compatible with the structure and structures in the general neighborhood, and will minimize disruptions of existing public views.
1. No other Planning Commission entitlements are required.

D. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION AND REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE – The following procedures shall apply when the Director of Community Development takes action on an Administrative Amendment to a Detailed Development Plan (AADDP):
1. A notice of the intent to approve the AADDP stating the opportunity to file a written appeal shall be sent to the City Council, Planning Commission and the applicant and property owners within a distance of 300 feet from the exterior boundaries of the subject property via U.S. mail at least 10 days prior to such action. Notice to the Council and Commission may be provided by e-mail.
2. The notice shall provide an opportunity to file a written request for a public hearing. Upon receipt of a request for a public hearing, the application shall be set for a hearing by the Planning Commission.
3. The Director of Community Development may refer an application for an Administrative Amendment to a Detailed Development Plan to the Planning Commission upon determination that the request does not meet the administrative standards.
E. EFFECT – The AADDP approval shall become effective following the 10 day notification period pursuant to 12.12D unless a public hearing is requested. Decisions of the Director of Community Development may be appealed to the Planning Commission. Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. Should the item be referred to the Commission by the Director of Community Development, the applicant shall apply for and comply with the Conditional Use Permit and Design Review process for Commission review which includes paying the application fee.

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F. REVOCATION – An AADDP approval shall be deemed null and void upon a finding by the Planning Commission that the property for which such entitlement/approval has been granted is in violation of any application provisions of this Ordinance, or that there has been failure to comply with any condition or conditions imposed in the granting of the administrative amendment.

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SECTION 13 - DESIGN REVIEW

Editor’s note: current through Ordinance 2025-1192

13.1 PURPOSE.
- (a) The regulations in Section 13 establish site plan and architectural design review processes for multi-family (three or more units), commercial and mixed uses that ensure development is attractively designed, potential aesthetic impacts are mitigated, and property owners have predictable design approval standards for development that are consistent with the location’s planning framework. The multi-family and commercial design review processes in this Section do not apply to single family and duplex residential dwellings and their accessory structures which are governed by the process in Section 13A.

, potential aesthetic impacts are mitigated, and property owners have predictable design approval standards for development that are consistent with the location’s planning framework. The multi-family and commercial design review processes in this Section do not apply to single family and duplex residential dwellings and their accessory structures which are governed by the process in Section 13A.

(b) The Design Review entitlement is focused on form and appearance. It is not a Use Permit which focuses on the compatibility of land uses.
13.2 DESIGN REVIEW REQUIREMENT
13.2.1 SCOPE[1]
- (a) Design Review approval under Section 13 (“Design Review”) is required for all new structures and exterior alteration of structures not governed by Section 13A (“Single Family and Duplex Design Review”) and Section 24 (“Accessory Dwelling Units”).
- (b) “Exterior alteration” includes replacing elements such as windows or doors and repainting or refinishing with design, elements, materials or colors different than previously approved.