Article III. Design Standards
Chapter 19.160
DESIGN STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION
Sections:
19.160.001 Design standards administration.
19.160.020 Types of design standards.
19.160.001 Design standards administration.
These guidelines provide sufficient guidance relating to new developments to enhance an area and provide sufficient services. (Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.160.010 Purpose.
The design guidelines provided in this article protect the city by requiring sufficient access, circulation, landscaping, parking, etc., that not only provides sufficient services, but also buffers uses and creates livable and accessible neighborhoods. (Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.160.015 Applicability.
All developments within the city must comply with the provisions of Chapters 19.160 through 19.169 FMC. Some developments, such as major projects requiring land division and/or site design review approval, may require detailed findings demonstrating compliance with each chapter of the code. For smaller, less complex projects, fewer code provisions may apply. Though some projects will not require land use or development permit approval, they are still required to comply with the provisions of this article. (Ord. 6-2001 § 1)
19.160.020 Types of design standards.
The city’s development design standards are contained in both Article II (Land Use Districts) and Article III (Design Standards). It is important to review both articles, and all relevant code sections within the articles, to determine which standards apply. The city may prepare checklists to assist property owners and applicants in determining which sections apply.
A. Article II. Each land use district provides design standards that are specifically tailored to the district. For example, the residential district contains building design guidelines that are different than those provided in the town center commercial district, due to differences in land use, building types, and compatibility issues. In addition, each district provides special standards that are meant to address the impacts or characteristics of certain land uses.
B. Article III. The design standards contained within the following chapters apply throughout the city, for all land use types:
19.162 – Access and Circulation.
19.163 – Landscaping, Street Trees, Fences and Walls.
19.164 – Vehicle and Bicycle Parking.
19.165 – Public Facilities Standards.
19.170 – Sign Regulations. (Ord. 6-2001 § 1)