For the purpose of promoting the orderly development of the city in accordance with the goals and objectives of the general plan and standards specified in this title, of protecting property values and the health, safety and welfare of the community at large, of promoting the aesthetic quality of development in the city, and of ensuring the suitability of development for its intended purpose, a design review board is created and established, consisting of five members appointed by the city council. At least three of the members must reside within the city limits of the city of Point Arena and no more than two of the members may be members of the city council.
(Ord. 196 § 1, 2006.)
The design review board shall serve as an advisory body to the city for the purpose of reviewing and formulating recommendations on any design matters referred to the board by the city council.
(Ord. 196 § 1, 2006.)
In conducting its review, the board shall be guided by the following principle:
(1) 
The building or structure and related improvements are consistent with goals and objectives of the general plan, the building regulations and zoning regulations of the city;
(2) 
The design of the building or structure and related improvements provided adequate consideration of factors such as noise, vibration, traffic, vehicular and pedestrian safety, and includes measures that are reasonably efficient and satisfactory in protecting the public health and safety;
(3) 
The architectural design and functional plan of the building or structure and related improvements are of reasonable aesthetic quality and compatible with adjacent developments;
(4) 
The building or structure and related improvements are suitable for the proposed use of the property and provide adequate consideration of the existing and contemplated uses of land in the general area and for the orderly development thereof.
(Ord. 196 § 1, 2006.)
Recommendations of the design review board are not subject to appeal to the council. The council may approve some or all of the recommendations of the design review board, but is not bound to accept any such recommendations.
(Ord. 196 § 1, 2006.)