Encinitas Municipal Code § 4.2 Design Review

All new buildings, landscaping, exterior alterations, signage or construction projects, whether they require any other City permit or not, are subject to design review unless exempted by Section 4.2.3, Development Exemptions from Design Review. These Recommendations do not affect existing buildings, which are not proposing new construction, new signage, new landscaping, or exterior alterations. Except as otherwise specified herein, the provisions of Chapter 23.08 (with the exception of Section 23.08.100) of the Encinitas Municipal Code shall apply to the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Specific Plan area.

When in compliance with all other City ordinances, regulations, and provisions of this Specific Plan, the development activities listed in Section 23.08.030 (B) of the Encinitas Municipal Code are exempt from Design Review.