Corona City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
100 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
17.100.010 Established - Membership.
There is established an Architectural Review Board, referred to in this chapter as "Board." The Board shall be composed of the members of the City Planning Commission.
(`78 Code, § 17.100.010.) (Ord. 3391 § 7, 2024.)
17.100.020 Approval required.
(A) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, approval of an architectural review shall be required for any of the following:
(1) Any new building or structure, addition to an existing building, building moving permit, or pylon sign which are or will be located so as to have a front or side or rear on either side of East and West Grand Boulevard in the city.
(2) Any new building or structure or any addition to an existing building where architectural review under this chapter is required by this Title 17 or any applicable specific plan.
(B) This chapter shall not abrogate the requirement for Board approval and determination as provided in other provisions of the code.
(C) In the event that a major conditional use permit (CUP) is required according to the procedures in Chapter 17.92 in addition to the architectural review, only the CUP application need be filed, provided that the application materials and findings also address the requirements of this chapter.
(`78 Code, § 17.100.020.) (Ord. 3420 § 6, 2025; Ord. 3391 § 7, 2024.)
17.100.030 Application.
An application for architectural review shall be filed with the Planning Director on forms furnished by the Planning and Development Department and shall be accompanied by a fee as established by City Council resolution. Architectural review involving the construction of a new building or structure shall first submit a Development Plan Review application pursuant to Chapter 17.102.
(Ord. 3391 § 7, 2024.)
17.100.040 Plans - Content.
The preliminary drawings submitted for an architectural review application shall include, but not limited to, the following information:
(A) A site plan drawn to scale showing all structures on the subject property, including structures on adjoining properties;
(B) Landscaping and/or fencing of yards and setback area, use of landscaping and/or walls or fencing for screening purposes;
(C) Design of ingress and egress to and from adjacent streets;
(D) Off-street parking and loading facilities;
(E) Black and white and colored drawings or sketches, in duplicate, of the exterior elevations and/or perspective drawings of the building or structures under consideration;
(F) Designations of areas to be computed as usable open space, including balconies, roof decks, patios and other spaces or areas at grade, as appropriate;
(G) Designation of location of existing fire hydrants;
(H) Grading and slopes where they affect the relationship of buildings and structures.
(`78 Code, § 17.100.040.) (Ord. 3391 § 7, 2024.)
17.100.050 Plans - Rejection when nonconforming.
The Planning Director may reject and not accept the application, site plan and other required data which do not conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(`78 Code, § 17.100.050.) (Ord. 3391 § 7, 2024.)
17.100.060 Board consideration.
Applications that conform to the provisions of this chapter and are deemed complete shall be referred to the Board within 30 days from the date the application is deemed complete. The Board shall act on the application and accompanying submitted data within 35 days from the date the application is referred to the Board, unless the applicant agrees to an extension of time. If the Board does not act within 35 days or within the agreed upon extension of time, the application shall be deemed approved.
(`78 Code, § 17.100.060.) (Ord. 3391 § 7, 2024.)
17.100.070 Criteria for approval.
(A) The Board may approve or conditionally approve an architectural review application if it meets the following criteria.
(1) The plan for the proposed building or structure complies with the applicable provisions of this Title 17, other applicable provisions of the Corona Municipal Code and any applicable specific plan.
(2) The plan for the proposed building or structure on the subject site adheres to the objective development standards required by the zoning of the site which includes the setbacks and height for buildings, landscaping coverage, parking and other physical features of the proposal.
(3) The proposed building or structure adheres to the city's Residential Development Design Guidelines, the city's Industrial Development Design Guidelines, or the design guidelines set forth in a specific plan, as may be applicable.
(B) If all the criteria designated in this section are met, the application shall be approved. If some but not all the criteria are met, the Board may approve the application subject to conditions, the fulfillment of which shall cause the proposed building or structure to conform to all the criteria designated in this section. If an application is disapproved, the Board shall state in detail in its written findings the criterion or criteria that are not met. All action taken by the Board shall be by resolution and signed by the Chairperson. A copy of such resolution shall be sent by mail to the applicant at his or her address as stated on his or her application no later than five days after the Board's action.
(`78 Code, § 17.100.070.) (Ord. 3391 § 7, 2024.)
17.100.080 Appeal of Board decision.
The applicant or any interested party may file a notice of appeal to the City Council regarding any determination by the Board. The notice of appeal shall be made on forms prepared and provided by the City Clerk. The appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk no later than ten working days after the date of the decision.
(`78 Code, § 17.100.080.) (Ord. 3391 § 7, 2024; Ord. 2533 § 5, 2001.)