The purpose of this article is to establish objective design standards, in compliance with state law, that protect and promote public health, safety, welfare and community aesthetics consistent with the goals, objectives and policies in the general plan. This article establishes an application and review process for residential or mixed-use projects qualifying for ministerial approval under state law that further housing production.
(Ord. 24-1517 § 2, 2024)
A. 
Objective design standards shall apply to proposed development as identified in Objective Design Standards 2023.
B. 
The objective design standards shall be implemented through an overlay of zones.
C. 
Any applicant for a proposed development may select either to comply with the objective design standards or Chapter 18.36 PMC.
(Ord. 24-1517 § 2, 2024)
Proposed development subject to objective design standards and ministerial approval shall be considered in compliance with state law and requirements set forth in Objective Design Standards 2023.
(Ord. 24-1517 § 2, 2024)