Pittsburg Municipal Code Art. I General Provisions

A. Findings. The city council finds that:

1. The appearance of open spaces, buildings, and structures has a material and substantial relationship to the health, safety and general welfare; properties characterized by one or more of the conditions set forth in subsection (A)(2) of this section affect the health, safety and general welfare of the city;

2. Neighborhoods can and will deteriorate because of poor planning, neglect of proper design standards, the existence of buildings and structures unsuitable to and incompatible with the character of the neighborhood and the character of the community. This has resulted in the lowering of property values, the discouraging of maintenance and improvement of surrounding properties, has precluded the most appropriate development of other properties in the vicinity, and has impaired the public health, safety and welfare;

3. The quality of life and stable property values are enhanced by good quality design. The city should take positive steps to encourage quality design in all land use districts.

B. Statement of Policy. It is the policy of the city to prevent deterioration and to preserve and enhance property values, the visual character of the community and the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens.

(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. C), 2007)

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the review of the design of projects proposed in all land use districts.

Design control should be the minimum necessary to achieve the objectives of the chapter and the policy of the city.

(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. C), 2007)