§ 17.36

A.

The purpose of the Downtown Overlay Zone is to ensure that the Woodlake Downtown represents a place that promotes a positive shopping and working environment, encourages social interaction, contains buildings and other improvements that are well-designed and provides an environment that is pedestrianoriented, secure, and visually pleasing.

B.

To ensure that these objectives are implemented, Downtown Overlay Zone Design Guidelines have been created and should be followed. The guidelines should be used in conjunction with the regulations set forth in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.36.020 - Application.

A.

This chapter shall apply to all land within the Downtown Overlay zone, as defined on the Zoning Map.

B.

The requirements of this chapter shall be considered in conjunction with the requirements of any base zone district. If a conflict exists between the requirements of the base zone district and this chapter, the requirements of this chapter shall apply.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Permitted and condition uses in the Downtown Overlay zone are determined by the underlying base zone district as per Table 17.08.020-1 and Table 17.08.030-1.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

An application for a project in the downtown design overlay district shall contain the following information:

A.

Site Plan. A site plan showing location, exterior boundaries, and dimensions of the entire property that is the subject of the application. The scale of the drawing and the north arrow shall be shown on the site plan per Chapter 17.72.

B.

Elevation Drawings. Elevation views of all exterior wall surfaces to receive treatment or enhancement. Drawings shall be scaled to at least one-fourth inch equals one (1) foot and shall have materials and treatments identified by reference notes that clearly indicate nature and extent of the work to be completed. Elevation drawings shall include side views or cross-sections of features associated with the project's appearance, including awnings, marquees, projecting signs, and landscaping.

C.

Samples. Submit material samples, color chips, or other supporting literature to better illustrate the nature of the proposed color scheme, textures and materials.

D.

Landscaping Plan (if applicable). The location and extent of landscaping shall be shown including plant species and container size, irrigation plan, and hardscape plan per Chapter 17.52.

E.

Signs. Location, type, and size of all proposed signs shall be shown.

F.

Outdoor Lighting. Show location, type, and size of proposed outdoor lighting.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.36.050 - Downtown Design Review.

A.

The planning commission shall adopt and may periodically amend Downtown Overlay Zone Guidelines that shall provide guidelines for the design and construction of structures within the Downtown Overlay Zone.

B.

Upon receipt of the downtown design review application, the Downtown Design Review Committee shall review the application for consistency with Woodlake's downtown design guidelines. Following the review of the downtown design review application, the Downtown Design Committee shall take action on the project. The committee can approve, approve with conditions or deny the project based on its consistency with the Downtown Overlay Zone Design Guidelines.

C.

After the committee's decision on a downtown design review application, the director shall prepare an administrative resolution reporting the disposition of the application. The resolution shall be signed by the director and the applicant.

D.

The Downtown Design Committee can approve the project subject to conditions. Said conditions shall insure that the project is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the Downtown Overlay Zones Design Guidelines.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

The decision of the Downtown Design Review Committee shall be final unless appealed by the applicant to the planning commission. A written appeal of the committee's decision shall be filed with the city clerk within ten (10) calendar days of the election.

B.

The planning commission shall consider the Downtown Design Review Committee's decision. The planning commission can approve, approve with modifications, or deny the decision of the committee. The decision of the commission shall be final.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Upon approval of a project in the downtown that has been processed through Woodlake's downtown design review process, the applicant may secure a building permit from the building department.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

Where the city finds that the new structure or alteration of an existing structure is not consistent with the committee's conditions of approval, the building permit for the project shall be suspended. Notice of the suspension shall be sent immediately to the person or persons responsible for noncompliance by the building department. Within thirty (30) days of the suspension, the city council shall consider the suspension.

B.

If not satisfied that the regulation, general provision, condition, or conditions are being complied with, the city council may revoke the building permit, reinstate the building permit or reinstate the permit conditions.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Minor improvements to buildings in the downtown shall be exempt from the downtown design review process. Exceptions shall include:

A.

Replacement of windows, doors, roofs, or signs.

B.

Replacement of landscaping.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.50 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS