Whenever a site plan is required by the provisions hereof, the
same shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter.
(Ord. 2097 § 3, 2013)
This chapter establishes standards of design, architectural
quality, style and compatibility, landscape treatment, and functional
integration of buildings and structures for residential, commercial
and industrial developments in the City. The purpose of design review
is as follows:
(A) To promote the public health, safety and general welfare by establishing
such procedures and providing such regulations as deemed necessary
to preserve and protect existing neighborhoods.
(B) To prevent the development of structures or uses which are not of
acceptable exterior design or appearance or are of inferior quality
or likely to have a depreciation or negative effect on the local environment
or surrounding area by reason of use, design, appearance or other
criteria.
(C) To assure compatibility in the permitted use and enjoyment of property
within the neighborhood or surrounding area and imposing regulations,
conditions and restrictions to protect the use, integrity and character
of the neighborhood and surrounding properties.
(Ord. 2097 § 3, 2013)
Design review shall be required for the following projects:
(B) Expansion or conversion of an existing commercial or industrial structure.
(C) Construction or conversion of a structure to permit a mixed-use development.
(D) New single-family residential dwelling.
(E) Additions to single-family residential dwellings that will result
in a total square footage of 2,000 square feet or more.
(F) New multiple residential development.
(Ord. 2097 § 3, 2013)
Before any approval shall be granted, the applicant must show,
to the satisfaction of the City Planner, the following:
(A) The architecture and mass of new buildings and structures and modifications
of existing buildings and structures are compatible and in keeping
with the character of the neighborhood and not detrimental to the
general welfare of the neighborhood in which they are located.
(B) The design and architecture reflects the values of the community;
enhances the surrounding environment; and harmonizes with its surroundings.
(C) The landscaping provides a visually pleasing setting for structures
on the site.
(D) The design, quality, and location of signs are consistent with the
character and scale of the structures to which they are attached and
are visually harmonious with surrounding development.
(Ord. 2097 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2181 § 3, 2020; Ord. 2185 § 6, 2020)
Where the provisions of this code require a site plan be submitted
for approval, no building permit shall be issued, or, if one is issued
in error, the same shall be suspended until a site plan has been approved
in the manner set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 2097 § 3, 2013)
Whenever a development which is submitted according to requirements of Section
21.36.050 is approved by the designated City Planner, such plan shall be binding upon such property and all subsequent owners thereof, and no use may be made of such property nor building constructed without substantial compliance therewith until such site plan has been amended in the manner set forth in this chapter for processing of an original site plan.
(Ord. 2097 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2181 § 3, 2020; Ord. 2185 § 6, 2020)
Design review approval shall expire and be of no further force
or effect one year following the date upon which the site plan was
approved unless, prior to such expiration date, a building permit
is issued and construction is diligently pursued until completion.
An extension of time, not to exceed one year, may be granted by the
City Planner, Planning Commission or City Council, whichever gave
the final approval on the design review of the site plan, upon application
filed prior to expiration of design review approval.
(Ord. 2097 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2181 § 3, 2020)