Sec. 30-84. - 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. 30-85. - Time limitations.

Each administrative site plan 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)

Subdivision II. - Administrative Site Plan—Minor

Sec. 30-86. - Purpose.

The purpose and intent of the administrative site plan, minor is to provide for the administrative review of projects which, because of their limited size and scope, have minor aesthetic, land use, or traffic implications and do not create any significant impact on public utilities or services. The administrative site plan 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. Administrative site plan 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:

(1)

Facilitate review of development proposals in a timely manner;

(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.

Sec. 30-87. - Projects subject to administrative site plan, minor.

All applications for administrative site plan, minor review are required for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects which may or may not involve the issuance of a building permit for construction or reconstruction of a structure which meets the following criteria:

(1)

New construction of parking lots less than 5,000 square feet, expansion, or significant reconstruction of parking lots.

(2)

Structural additions less than 1,000 square feet that meet all the requirements of the Municipal Code, including parking. All modifications shall be architecturally compatible with the existing building.

(3)

Accessory structures totaling less than 1,000 square feet (i.e. shade structures, trash enclosures, generators, and additional mechanical equipment). All structures must be screened from the public-right-of-way and adjacent properties. Accessory structures attached to the building shall match the existing building.

(4)

Façade changes to an existing and previously approved entitlement, with no major structural changes.

(5)

Solar carports at previously developed sites that comply with open parking standards.

(6)

One accessory structures less than 200 square feet that are not visible from the right-of-way, do not take up any required parking or landscaping, and do not require fire sprinklers, may be approved through the plan check process.

(7)

When permitted, the establishment and/or construction of an outdoor storage area not exceeding ten percent on the same site as, and in conjunction with, an existing business.

(8)

New installation and replacement of public art.

(Ord. No. 1969, § 4(Exh. A), 5-27-25)

Sec. 30-88. - Pre-application meeting.

Prior to the filing of an application for an administrative site plan, minor, the applicant or the applicant's representative shall apply for a pre-application review by City staff.

(Ord. No. 1906, § 24, 10-25-22)