The regulations set forth in this chapter are enacted to limit
the development of the beach-front or waterfront area of the city
to recreational and public purposes.
(Prior code § 23-101)
The particular area of the city's waterfront property available
for leasing to and development by applicants shall be subject to the
approval of the city council. When an application is made for leasing
and developing a portion of the waterfront area, the city council
shall review the application and approve or disapprove the development
site prior to consideration of the application by the city planning
commission.
(Prior code § 23-102)
All lease agreements entered into between the city and developers
or lessees, public or private, shall be subject to the approval of
the city attorney.
(Prior code § 23-103)
Prior to application for a building permit in connection with
beachfront development, prospective developers shall submit preliminary
plans and proposed building elevations to the city planning commission,
and shall be guided by the following objectives, standards and conditions:
A.
Development
along and upon the city's waterfront area shall be designed and used
primarily for tourists and recreational purposes.
B.
The
city shall reserve such rights-of-way for street and utility purposes
as deemed necessary or appropriate.
C.
The
general character of development shall be in keeping with the highest
standards of architectural design represented in the city area. Wood
and timber materials should be used wherever practical. It is the
intention of the city council to encourage a festive atmosphere but
all elements and aspects of the development shall be carefully designed
and in good taste.
D.
The
design plan heretofore presented by the city planning commission and
adopted by the city council shall be binding and all developers or
lessees shall comply with such design plan.
E.
The
city planning commission shall examine the size, location, color,
proportions, textures, orientation, accessibility, landscaping and
other features of each proposed development, to insure that all developments
of the city beachfront shall be in substantial accordance with such
design plan.
F.
Off-street
parking shall be provided in accordance with the standards relating
to zoning as provided in this code, and all additional areas up to
fifty percent shall be reserved for off-street parking. All offstreet
parking areas should be suitably paved, lighted, and screened by landscaping
or other appropriate materials.
(Prior code § 23-201)
All applicants or prospective lessees or developers shall provide
a detailed site plan acceptable to the city planning commission prior
to commencement of any development work.
(Prior code § 23-202)
