The purpose of this article is to establish standards and procedures
for the review of the exterior designs of buildings and structures
in order to enhance the aesthetic quality of the community and encourage
the development of buildings and neighborhoods of distinguished architectural
character and appearance.
Design review of buildings in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts
shall be conducted in accordance with the following procedures:
A. In accordance with the International Residential Code Edition.
B. Prior to the preparation of a formal application, the applicant or
his agent shall meet with the Zoning Administrator to discuss the
situation, learn the procedures, obtain an application form, and present
any preliminary information.
C. The applicant or his agent shall complete the application and shall
prepare a site plan and other supporting materials that contain the
information requested in this chapter as well as the following:
(3) Other information in sufficient detail as necessary to determine
compliance with these standards.
D. The applicant or his agent shall file the completed application form,
and the required site plan and exhibits, with the Zoning Administrator,
and shall pay a filing fee according to the fee schedule in this chapter.
E. The Zoning Administrator shall then notify the Village Board of the
receipt of an application and make a recommendation on the application
to the Zoning Administrator not more than 30 days after the filing
of the application. The Zoning Administrator shall determine whether
the submission complies with the applicable standards set forth in
this article. Evaluation of the design shall also be based on the
quality of the design in relation to surroundings.
F. The Zoning Administrator shall approve, reject, or approve with conditions
the design within five days of the receipt of the recommendation of
the Village Board.
G. Approval of a design shall be granted upon a finding that:
(1) The building or structure complies with the standards in this chapter;
(2) The building or structure is compatible in design with buildings
within the immediate area.
A manufactured housing unit design compatibility review shall
be conducted in accordance with the following procedures:
A. Prior to the preparation of a formal application, the applicant or
his agent shall meet with the Zoning Administrator to discuss the
situation, learn the procedures, obtain an application form, and present
any preliminary information.
B. The applicant or his agent shall complete the application and shall
prepare a site plan and other supporting materials that contain the
information requested in this chapter as well as the following:
(3) Other information in sufficient detail as necessary to determine
compliance with these standards.
C. The applicant or his agent shall file the completed application form,
and the required site plan and exhibits, with the Zoning Administrator
and shall pay a filing fee according to the fee schedule in this chapter.
D. The Zoning Administrator shall then conduct the review and decide
at least 10 days but not more than 20 days after the receipt of the
application. In conducting the design compatibility review, the Zoning
Administrator shall determine whether the submission complies with
the standards set forth in this article. Evaluation of the design
of a manufactured housing unit shall also be based on the quality
of the design in relation to surroundings. A proposed manufactured
housing unit shall be compared to other housing within 250 feet of
the proposed location. Anticipated development of an area may be considered
when deciding about compatibility.
E. The Zoning Administrator shall approve, reject, or approve with conditions
the design at least 10 days but not more than 20 days after the receipt
of the application.
F. Approval of a design shall be granted upon a finding that:
(1) The proposed manufactured housing unit complies with all standards
of this chapter;
(2) The proposed manufactured housing unit is compatible in design with
homes within the immediate area;
(3) The proposed manufactured housing unit is comparable in construction
value with homes within the immediate area; and
(4) Siding and roofing materials are compatible with the general aesthetic
appearance of existing residential structures within the immediate
area.