Sec. 26-279. - Meetings.

(a)

The subcommittee shall meet regularly in open meeting at a time to be determined by the subcommittee.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

Sec. 26-280. - Review required.

(a)

No building permit shall be issued for the following types of improvements to single-family residences prior to subcommittee review:

(1)

New construction of single-family residences.

(2)

Structural additions or modifications on the front elevation of a residence.

(3)

New second-story additions to one-story residences.

(4)

New second-story additions to two-story houses.

(5)

New balconies.

(6)

Any modifications that is readily visible from a public right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

Sec. 26-281. - Review authority.

(a)

The subcommittee may approve, conditionally approve, forward the project to the Planning Commission, or disapprove applications.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

Sec. 26-282. - Basis for approval.

(a)

The subcommittee shall consider the following criteria:

(1)

New development, or alterations of existing development should utilize building materials, color schemes, roof style, and architecture that is visually harmonious with the subject property and surrounding neighborhood.

(2)

Vertical and horizontal articulation of building facades should be used to avoid long, uninterrupted exterior walls on residences. All structures should have relief to create an interesting blend and enhance the architecture.

(3)

Roof lines should be reasonably compatible with the design and scale of surrounding structures. Vertical and horizontal roof articulation is encouraged to avoid long monotonous, flat sections of roof.

(4)

The scale and mass of the building should relate to surrounding structures. The height and bulk of the building should be in scale with buildings on surrounding sites and should not visually dominate their sites or call undue attention to themselves.

(5)

The buildings should include a variety of materials and colors. Materials shall be consistently applied and should be chosen to be harmonious with surrounding structures. Piecemeal embellishments and inconsistent materials and architecture should be avoided.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

Sec. 26-283. - Notice of action.

(a)

The planning director shall notify the applicant of the decision of the subcommittee within ten (10) days of the decision. The notification shall be in writing and state the reasons for approval, conditional approval, denial or transfer to the Planning Commission.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

Sec. 26-284. - Appeal.

(a)

Any decision by the subcommittee may be appealed by the applicant to the Planning Commission. A written appeal shall be filed with the planning director within ten (10) days after a written decision is mailed to the applicant.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

Sec. 26-285. - Expiration.

(a)

Building permits to construct improvements approved by the subcommittee shall be issued within one (1) year of the date of approval or the approval will automatically expire.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

ARTICLE VII. - DEVELOPMENT CODE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION 1. - AMENDMENTS