These standards shall assure that new or modified uses and development will produce an urban environment of stable, desirable character that is harmonious with the existing and future development, and is consistent with the general plan.

(Ord. 1242 § 1 (part), 1997)

Any permit that authorizes new construction or exterior alteration to an existing structure that is visible to the public shall comply with the provisions of applicable design guidelines. Interior alterations and changes in site plans shall be subject to the storage provisions contained herein.

(Ord. 1242 § 1 (part), 1997)

A.

Where a discretionary permit is required for new construction or for exterior alterations to an existing structure, the deciding body shall evaluate the proposed construction for compliance with adopted design guidelines.

B.

Where a discretionary permit is not required for construction, all plans submitted for building permits shall be reviewed by the planning division for compliance with applicable design guidelines. Applications determined not to be in compliance with this chapter, applicable design guidelines, or conditions approved by the city planning commission or city council shall be disapproved or recommended for cancellation by the building division.

(Ord. 1242 § 1 (part), 1997)

A.

All plans submitted for building permits shall be reviewed for the following:

1.

Flat plywood shall not be used as an exterior siding material. All exterior surfaces shall be finished with paint or other weather protective coating.

2.

Metal grills and gates are allowed if they are ornate and of a unique design, in keeping with the architectural components of the development and neighborhood.

3.

Dry Goods Storage. All residential units must be constructed with adequate storage for the number of occupants or for commercial structures, for the type of occupancy allowed by the construction type.

4.

Trash Receptacle and Recycling Container Storage. All new buildings or buildings where the occupancy is changed or in buildings where an expansion of business area or living space is applied for, including expansion of internal habitable areas, shall provide adequate space to accommodate a trash bin and recycling containers. The storage areas shall be weather-proof, vermin-proof and easily accessible to facilitate solid waste collection. Existing or new dwellings without side yards shall provide an area devoted to such storage that measures three feet by eight feet adjacent and connected to the dwelling's garage. Accessory dwelling units shall utilize the trash and recycling receptacles of the primary dwelling unit on the parcel.

(Ord. 1242 § 1 (part), 1997)

(Ord. No. 1412, § 7, 2-13-2017)

Denial of any building permit application pursuant to this chapter may be appealed by the applicant to the design review committee appointed by the city council pursuant to Chapter 17.45. All appeals must be made in writing to the planning division within thirty days after the date of the denial. The design review committee shall elect a time and place for hearing the appeal and give due notice thereof to the affected person(s) and shall render a written decision. The decision of the design review committee shall be final; subject, however, to reconsideration by the city council if requested by the city council.

(Ord. 1242 § 1 (part), 1997)