(1)

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD. The Plan Commission shall act as the Architectural Review Board for the purposes of this chapter.

(2)

RESERVED. (Rep. Ord. #8-96)

(3)

PRINCIPLES. To implement and define criteria for the purpose set forth in this chapter, the following principles are established:

(a)

No building shall be permitted, the design or exterior appearance of which is of unorthodox or abnormal character in relation to its surroundings as to be unsightly or offensive to generally accepted taste and community standards.

(b)

No building shall be permitted, the design or exterior appearance of which is so identical with those adjoining as to create excessive monotony or drabness.

(c)

No building shall be permitted where any exposed facade is constructed or faced with a finished material which is aesthetically incompatible with the other facades and which presents an unattractive appearance to the public and to surrounding properties.

(d)

No building or sign shall be permitted to be sited on the property in a manner which would unnecessarily destroy or substantially damage the natural beauty of the area, particularly insofar as it would adversely affect values incident to ownership of land in that area; or which would unnecessarily have an adverse effect on the beauty and general enjoyment of existing structures on adjoining properties.

(e)

See Section 17.41(2a). (Cr. Ord. #8-96; Am. Ord. #34-05; Am Ord. #02-18)

(4)

ADMINISTRATION. The Building Inspector shall require that each building permit application be accompanied by plans and a plat or survey showing the exterior elevations of all existing and proposed structures on the property, a description of the proposed materials to be used, and proposed floor elevations of the structures. The Building Inspector shall review the application together with the plans and plat or survey. In the event the Building Inspector determines that the structure, as planned, will not conflict with the principles set forth in subsection (3) above, he shall approve the plans. However, if the Building Inspector finds that the proposed structure may not comply with said principles, he shall transmit the application and accompanying plans, together with his comments and recommendations, to the Plan Commission for its review.

(5)

REVIEW AND FINDINGS. The Plan Commission shall review the referred plans and the comments and recommendations of the Building Inspector and approve or disapprove the plans not more than 40 days from the date the original application for a building permit was submitted. In the event the Plan Commission does not act within said 40 days, the plans shall be automatically approved. The Plan Commission shall not approve any building plans unless it finds, by a preponderance of the evidence after viewing the application, that the structure, as planned, will not violate the principles set forth in subsection (3) above.

(6)

APPEALS. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Plan Commission related to architectural control may appeal the decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Such appeal shall be filed with the Village Clerk within 30 days after filing of the decision with the Building Inspector.