Chapter 3.0 –
Design Standards Administration
Sections:
3.0.200 Types of Design Standards
3.0.100 Applicability
All developments within the City must comply with the provisions of Chapters 3.1 through 3.4. Some developments, such as major projects requiring land division and/or Site Plan 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 Chapter. [Ord. 533 § 3 (Exh. J), 2023].
3.0.200 Types of Design Standards
The City’s development design standards are contained in both Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. It is important to review both chapters, and all relevant code sections within the chapters, to determine which standards apply. The City may prepare checklists to assist property owners and applicants in determining which sections apply.
A. Chapter 3. The design standards contained within the following chapters apply throughout the City, for all land use types:
3.1 – Access and Circulation
3.2 – Landscaping and Screening
3.3 – Vehicle and Bicycle Parking
3.4 – Signs
B. Chapter 2. Each land use district (Chapter 2) provides design standards that are specifically tailored to the district. For example, the Residential Districts contain building design guidelines that are different than those provided in the Commercial Districts, 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.