Sec. 30-111. - Findings for approval.

The Director of Community Development or designee shall make the following findings before granting approval of an administrative plan review, modification application:

(1)

The proposal is consistent with the general plan, Zoning and Development Code, and any applicable specific plan or area plan.

(2)

The proposal meets or exceeds the criteria contained in this chapter and will result in an appropriate, safe, and desirable development promoting the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.

(3)

The proposal, in its design and appearance, is aesthetically and architecturally pleasing resulting in a safe, well-designed facility while enhancing the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

(4)

The site improvements are appropriate and will result in a safe, well-designed facility.

Sec. 30-112. - Noticing.

Notice of hearings for administrative site plan, modification shall be as set forth in Division 4, of this article herein.

(1)

Property owner. Notice of Director's action shall be mailed, emailed, delivered to the owner of the subject real property or to the owners' duly authorized agent no less than ten calendar days prior to the DAB review.

(2)

Project applicant. Notice shall be mailed, emailed, delivered to the project applicant no less than ten calendar days prior to the Director's action.

(3)

Local agencies. Notice of the Director's action may be mailed, emailed, or delivered to each local agency expected to provide water, sewage, streets, roads, schools, or other essential facilities or services to the project.

(4)

Surrounding property owners. Notice of the Director's action shall be mailed or delivered to all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within 300 feet of the real property that is the subject of the review no less than ten calendar days prior to the Director's action.

Sec. 30-113. - Hearing.

Upon receipt of a complete application for an administrative site plan, modification a time and place for the hearing shall be set.

Sec. 30-114. - Appeal.

The decision of the Director of Community Development shall be final unless an appeal is filed. An appeals could be made to the Planning Commission as set forth herein, Division 5, of this article herein.

Sec. 30-115. - Time limitations.

Each administrative site plan, modification approval granted under this section shall become null and void two years after the date of approval; unless:

(1)

The appropriate permits have been obtained and construction, defined as permit obtainment, commencement of construction of the primary building on site and successful completion of the first Building and Safety Division inspection has commenced within this period.

(2)

A one time two year extension may be granted by the director of Planning provided there are no changes to the originally approved site plan and elevations.

(Ord. No. 1898, § 11, 7-26-22)

DIVISION 11. - DESIGN REVIEW, AMENDMENT, AND MODIFICATION Subdivision I. - Design Review

Sec. 30-116. - Purpose.

(a)

The purpose and intent of the design review process is to assure that projects comply with all applicable City standards and ordinances, and are not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or are materially injurious to properties or improvements in the immediate vicinity and define the types of projects that are subject to these procedures. Design review is a process that enables the City to ensure the quality and compatibility of the proposed development with surrounding properties. The procedures established herein will:

Facilitate review of development proposals in a timely manner;

(1)

(2)

Ensure conformance with all applicable local design guidelines, standards, and ordinances;

(3)

Minimize adverse effects on surrounding properties; and

(4)

Promote the goals and policies of the general plan.

(b)

An application for design review is required for any of the following activities requiring the issuance of a building permit for construction/reconstruction of buildings:

(1)

Residential projects of five units or more.

(2)

New construction of 25,000 square feet or more for commercial and institutional projects.

(3)

New construction of 50,000 square feet or more for industrial projects.

(4)

Structural additions which will result in a total building area of 25,000 square feet or more for commercial projects.

(5)

Structural additions which will result in a total building area of 50,000 square feet or more for industrial projects.