The provisions of this chapter are established to:

A.

Encourage appropriate development that is compatible and harmonious with the design and use of surrounding properties and with the city in general;

B.

Foster the use of sound design principles which result in creative, imaginative solutions and establish structures of quality design throughout the city and which avoid monotony and mediocrity of development;

C.

Promote and maintain the public health, safety, and general throughout the city; and

D.

Implement general plan policies which encourage the preservation and enhancement of the unique character and assets of the city.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022)

The city's comprehensive design guidelines shall be applied whenever city approval is required for the following:

A.

Any new residential, commercial, office, industrial building or any other building or structure that requires issuance of a building permit and/or requires Planning Division review;

B.

The expansion of an existing structure;

C.

Conversion of a building from one use to any other use;

D.

Any change in building occupancy; and

E.

Any façade renovation or exterior improvement that is visible from the street.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022)

Applications for comprehensive design review shall be made on the appropriate form to the Planning Division. The Community Development Director shall determine the minimum filing procedures, content and form of materials which must be submitted before the city can review an application based on the comprehensive design guidelines. The filing procedures and applications shall be published and made available to the public. No petition shall be received unless it complies with all city filing requirements. The City Planning Commission or City Council, on appeal, may at its discretion request additional information before rendering a decision.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022)

The city's comprehensive design guidelines of 2012 as referenced herein shall be adopted, and from time to time modified and amended by resolution of the City Council. The approved guidelines shall be a public record of the city and the most current iteration of the city's compliance design guidelines shall be available for inspection by members of the public on the city's website and in the Planning Division.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022)