Bradbury Municipal Code Ch. 34 Architectural Review

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 375, § 1, adopted May 18, 2021, repealed the former Ch. 34, and § 2 enacted a new Ch. 34 as set out herein. The former Ch. 34 pertained to architectural review, significant and derived from Ord. No. 297, §§ 9.04.030.010, 9.04.030.020, 9.04.030.030, adopted March 20, 2007.

Architectural review is intended to:

(1) Establish functional adequacy for grading, drainage, utility landscaping and other aspects of each development;

(2) Ensure functional interrelationship of buildings, structures and improvements on each development;

(3) Preserve trees, ridgeline vistas, canyon views and other aspects of the rural environment which characterizes the City;

(4) Ensure that the siting, design, and massing of all new or remodeled structures or developments are compatible with existing uses, designs, and developments in surrounding neighborhoods;

(5) Promote compatibility of architectural design with surrounding property; and

(6) Preserve the scenic character of the City.

(Ord. No. 375, § 2, 5-18-2021)

(a) Minor architectural review shall be limited to development which meets the following criteria:

(1) Minor modifications to the exterior appearance of any building or structure not facing a street or accessway;

(2) Construction of single-story structure, including accessory structures, which are less than 1,000 square feet of floor area;

(3) Construction which does not exceed a total of 18 feet in height from grade for the finished structure; and

(4) Construction of swimming pools, fences and gates or minor landscaping improvements which do not exceed 25 percent of the parcel size, and installation of exterior mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment.

(b) Significant architectural review shall cover all development other than those listed in subsection (a) above.

(c) Accessory dwelling units and very high fire zone accessory dwelling units shall not require any architectural review, regardless of where such units are located.

(Ord. No. 375, § 2, 5-18-2021)

(a) Any plans, specifications, drawings or sketches which are submitted to the City for approval pursuant to the provisions of this title and the Building Code for the construction or structural alteration of any buildings or structures in the residential zones shall be accompanied by the following:

(1) Grades, natural and finished;

(2) Drainage, existing and proposed;

(3) Landscaping plan, including a tree planting and preservation plan;

(4) Existing structures on the subject property;

(5) The plans and silhouettes required by the ridgeline and view preservation regulations; and

(6) The application fee, including cost of environmental review and mailing where applicable.

(b) The plans must show the effect of the proposed work upon visual relationships with other lots, existing structures, or land adjacent to or within 500 feet of the proposed work.

(c) The Planning Department shall review submitted plans for compliance with the provisions of these requirements.

(Ord. No. 375, § 2, 5-18-2021)

The architectural review may be approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved. No application shall be approved unless the following findings are made by the approving body:

(1) That the proposed development is designed and will be developed to preserve to the greatest extent practicable the natural features of the land, including the existing topography and landscaping;

(2) That the proposed development is designed and will be developed in a manner which will be reasonably compatible with the existing neighborhood character in terms of scale of development in relation to surrounding residences and other structures;

(3) That the proposed development is designed and will be developed in a manner which will preserve to the greatest extent practicable the privacy of persons residing on adjacent properties;

(4) The requirements of the ridgeline and view preservation regulations have been met;

(5) That the proposed development is designed and will be developed in a manner to the extent reasonably practicable so that it does not unreasonably interfere with neighbors' existing views, view of ridgelines, valleys, or vistas;

(6) The requirements of the tree preservation and landscaping regulations have been met;

(7) That the design minimizes the appearance of over or excessive building substantially in excess of existing structures in the neighborhood, in that:

a. The square footage of the structure(s) and the total lot coverage of the development shall reflect the uncrowded character of the City and the neighborhood; and

b. The height(s) of the structure(s) shall maintain to the extent reasonably practicable, consistency with the heights of structures on neighboring properties; and

(8) That the proposed development is designed and will be developed in a manner that is consistent with the City's Design Guidelines.

(Ord. No. 375, § 2, 5-18-2021)

(a) Minor architectural review shall be conducted by the Planning Department. The Planning Department shall provide written notice to the applicant.

(b) Significant architectural review shall be conducted by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall hold a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with Chapter 31 of this title.

(Ord. No. 375, § 2, 5-18-2021)

Appeals shall be handled in accordance with Chapter 16 of this title.

(Ord. No. 375, § 2, 5-18-2021)