This chapter establishes procedure to ensure that new development
supports the goals and objectives of the General Plan and other adopted
plans and guidelines. The specific purposes of the Design Review process
are to:
A.
Promote
excellence in site planning and design and the harmonious appearance
of buildings and sites;
B.
Ensure
that new and modified uses and development will be compatible with
the existing and potential development of the surrounding area; and
C.
Supplement
other City regulations and standards to ensure control of aspects
of design that are not otherwise addressed.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Design Review is required in specific areas of the City covered
by design guidelines adopted by the City Council and is required for
all new construction and other activities as identified in the applicable
design guidelines.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
A.
Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall act as
the Review Authority for all projects requiring Planning Commission
approval (such as, but not limited to, Conditional Use Permits and
Variances).
B.
Community Development Director. The Director shall act as the Review Authority for all projects that do not meet the criteria listed in subsection A for a decision by the Planning Commission. The Director may refer items directly to the Planning Commission when in his or her opinion the public interest would be better served by having the Planning Commission conduct Design Review.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
A.
Application Forms and Fees. Written applications for Design Review shall be submitted to the Planning Division pursuant to Section 17.35.020, Application Forms and Fees.
B.
Concurrent Processing. When a development project requires
a Use Permit, Variance, or any other discretionary approval, the Design
Review application shall be submitted to the Planning Division as
a part of the application for the discretionary permit or approval.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
A.
If
a project requires any Use Permit, Variance, or other discretionary
approval other than Design Review, the design review shall be conducted
concurrently with the discretionary permit.
B.
If
a project does not require any Use Permit, Variance, or other discretionary
approval other than Design Review, the Planning Division shall provide
public notice and input in the following manner:
1.
Mailed Notice. The Planning Division shall
provide mailed notice of the project pursuant to Section 17.35.060.A,
Mailed Notice.
2.
Public Input. Any person may submit written
comments on the project to the Director. For the comments to be considered
in the determination of the project, the comments must specifically
relate to the project's conformity to adopted design guidelines. A
comment letter must be received by the Community Development Director
within 14 days of the mailed notice of application for Design Review.
Late comments will be considered only if the project has not been
approved or denied prior to the comments being received.
3.
Director Action. If no comment letter has
been received within 14 days of the mailed notice of application,
the Director may issue comments or approve the project at any time.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
The sole criteria for evaluation under the Design Review process
shall be compliance with the adopted design guidelines of the area
in which the proposed project is located. All projects shall be consistent
with applicable design guidelines. An application may be denied if
the information provided by the applicant is insufficient to determine
compliance with the guidelines.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
