The purpose of the Special Plan Combining Zone (SP) is to administer design review areas, scenic areas, special plan-historical areas, and designated historical buildings.

(§ 3, Ord. 84-593, eff. January 3, 1985, as amended by § 1, Ord. 91-766, eff. October 31, 1991)

Special Plan Areas are specifically identified in the General Plan as to the qualities to be protected or preserved as Design Review Areas (DRA), Scenic Areas (ScA), Scenic Roads (ScR), Historical Areas (HA), and Historical Buildings (HB).

(§ 3, Ord. 84-593, eff. January 3, 1985, as amended by § 1, Ord. 91-766, eff. October 31, 1991)

(a)

No physical aspect of a property regulated by a Special Plan Area shall be altered in any way without special plan review and approval as set forth in subsection (b) of this section.

(b)

(1)

Special plan review shall be conducted by the Special Plan-Review Committee. The Planning Department shall conduct the Special Plan-Review for those areas that do not have Special Plan-Review Committee.

(2)

The requirements of each Special Plan Area shall be adopted into the General Plan. Special plan review shall ensure compliance with the requirements of the applicable Special Plan Area.

(3)

Special plan reviews for historical buildings shall be the consideration of the value of the public interest prior to the approval of a building permit to demolish a historical building.

(§ 3, Ord. 84-593, eff. January 3, 1985, as amended by § 1, Ord. 91-766, eff. October 31, 1991, § 1, Ord. 92-781, eff. May 14, 1992, § 1, Ord. 92-789, eff. August 13, 1992, and § 1, Ord. 94-829, eff. May 12, 1994)

(a)

Designation. A Special Plan Review Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors, as needed, for each Special Plan Combining Zone (SP).

(b)

Membership. The Committee shall consist of but not be limited to, individuals having interest or expertise in historical architecture and architectural design. Members of the Committee shall also include, as appropriate, business owners, property owners and residents of the Special Plan Area. In addition, the Committee shall be supported by designated staff from the Planning and Building Departments, and Chamber of Commerce.

(c)

Terms. The Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.

(d)

Meetings. The Committee shall meet at such times as needs warrant.

(e)

Functions, duties, and powers. The Committee shall establish standards for reviewing plans.

(f)

Guidelines. The existing guidelines shall be applicable until amended. New guidelines or requirements shall be drafted by the Committee and adopted by the Board.

(g)

Appeals. Decision of the Committee may be appealed as set forth in Article 10 of this chapter.

(§ 3, Ord. 84-593, eff. January 3, 1985, as amended by § 1, Ord. 91-766, eff. October 31, 1991, and § 2, Ord. 92-789, eff. August 13, 1992)