Lincoln Municipal Code Ch. 18.64 General Provisions

The provisions of this division shall not apply to single-family dwellings built on lands subdivided pursuant to a final or parcel map approved by the city council prior to July 1, 1979. Such single-family dwellings shall be subject to administrative design review as provided for in Chapter 18.68 of this title.

(Ord. 678B §1, 1999: Ord. 585B §1(part), 1993: Ord. 361B §1, 1979: Ord. 357B §8.04.000, 1979)

The city council finds that there exist in the city conditions which promote disharmony and reduce land and property values. The council also finds that the lack of appropriate guidelines for the design of new buildings and structures on the city's streets contributes to these conditions. It further finds desirable the provision of such guidelines for the protection and enhancement of land and property values, for the creation and preservation of a high-quality environment and for the promotion of the health, safety and general welfare of the community.

(Ord. 585B §1(part), 1993: Ord. 357B §8.01.000, 1979)

The purpose of this division is to:

(1) Recognize the interdependence of land values and aesthetics and to provide a method by which the city may implement this interdependence to its benefit;

(2) Encourage development of private property in harmony with the desired character of the city and in conformance with the guidelines provided in this division; including, but not limited to the goals, objectives, district design guidelines and standards described in the Lincoln downtown urban design plan, adopted by the city council by Resolution No. 92-95 and as may be amended, and provided that due regard and consideration is given to the public and private interest involved;

(3) Foster attainment of those sections of the city's general plan which specifically relate to preservation and enhancement of the particular character of the city, including, but not limited to, that described in the Lincoln downtown urban design plan, through encouraging private interests to assist in their implementation;

(4) Assure that the public benefits derived from expenditures of public funds for improvement and beautification of streets and other public structures and spaces including, but not limited to, that described in the Lincoln downtown urban design plan, shall be protected by the exercise of reasonable controls over the character and design of private buildings and open spaces.

(Ord. 585B §1(part), 1993: Ord. 357B §8.01.010, 1979)