Colton Municipal Code Ch. 15.44 City Architect Review

A. The City Council recognizes the importance of using the development review process (established by Section 18.32.030) to encourage high quality Development, to protect the value of property, and to promote a positive, beautiful City image.

B. This chapter Shall apply to certain Applications to the Development Services Department of the City for permit to construct buildings in the City.

C. This chapter Shall only apply to the exterior design of new buildings, and then only to projects as defined in this chapter.

(Ord. 0-16-87 § 1, 1987)

(Ord. No. O-04-15, § 19, 4-7-2015)

A. "City Architect" means one or more Persons licensed as architects in the State and selected by the City to render services as provided in this chapter based upon qualifications and experience in the exterior design of structures.

B. "Projects" means applications to construct new buildings or remodel existing buildings that because of their size or location will be important with respect to the beauty of the City. Projects Shall not include any of the following:

1. A development of two or less Dwelling Units;

2. A commercial development of less than two thousand square feet of interior floor space;

3. The remodeling or adding to an existing residential structure;

4. Applications by governmental agencies, including schools.

(Ord. 0-16-87 § 2, 1987)

(Ord. No. O-04-15, § 19, 4-7-2015)

A. Suitable Projects May be referred by the Director of Development Services Department hereafter called "the Director," to the City Architect for design review. Such review Shall be at the expense of the applicant as to payment of the fee of the City Architect.

B. When so referred, the Director Shall furnish the City Architect with the applicant's plans and with a request for review thereof as to exterior design.

C. Thereupon the City Architect Shall promptly make such a review and respond in writing to the Director with recommendations, if any.

D. Prior to transmitting the request to the City Architect, the Director Shall notify the applicant of the pending review by the City Architect and of the required fee.

E. The Applicant Shall deposit with the City the appropriate fee. Thereupon the request Shall be made to the City Architect. The deposit Shall be made within thirty days of a written demand therefore. Failure to pay Shall be grounds for denial of the application. Unless paid, there Shall be no request for review by the City Architect. The City Council May establish and amend the applicable fee by resolution.

(Ord. 0-16-87 § 3, 1987)

(Ord. No. O-04-15, § 19, 4-7-2015)