Chapter 17.68
AESTHETIC STANDARDS
Sections:
17.68.060 Historic property standards.
17.68.070 Buffer zones and screens.
17.68.080 Landscape standards.
17.68.090 Abandoned buildings.
17.68.010 Reserved.
(Ord. 983 § 1, 2007; Ord. 839 § 1, 1998; Ord. 708 § 3, 1992; Ord. 669, 1990).
17.68.020 Reserved.
(Ord. 983 § 1, 2007; Ord. 669, 1990).
17.68.030 Reserved.
(Ord. 983 § 1, 2007; Ord. 708 § 3, 1992; Ord. 669, 1990).
17.68.040 Reserved.
(Ord. 983 § 1, 2007; Ord. 669, 1990).
17.68.050 Reserved.
(Ord. 983 § 1, 2007; Ord. 669, 1990).
17.68.060 Historic property standards.
Any property, structure, object or district that has been designated as historic by being placed on a local, state or national register of historic places shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) All permits for remodeling or demolition of historic properties shall be reviewed by the planning commission.
(2) Any remodeling of the exterior appearance of an historic property shall be so constructed as to maintain the style of architecture represented by the original building.
(3) No historic property shall be demolished without a concerted effort by the owner and the planning commission to secure an alternative owner at fair market value for the property who would agree to maintain the historic character of the property. If after 40 days no such prospective buyer is located, a demolition permit may be issued. (Ord. 983 § 1, 2007; Ord. 669, 1990).
17.68.070 Buffer zones and screens.
(a) This title allows uses which may create impacts upon adjacent uses. To reduce these impacts the planning commission may require buffers and/or screens between adjacent uses. Buffers or screens shall be required where the planning commission finds that the proposed use creates impacts which could be mitigated by these features.
(b) The planning commission shall require buffers and screens only in locations and dimensions necessary to perform a stated function. The width of buffers may be adjusted to account for natural features, traffic volumes, proposed setbacks in design, or other factors. The general criteria is the more intensive the proposed use and its potential for impact, the greater the buffer or screen requirement.
(c) Buffers and screens may be required along the boundary line between residential uses and commercial, industrial or public uses. The planning commission shall determine the requirements on an individual basis.
(d) Any planted screens shall be sufficient to obscure the proposed use within two years. Walls, fences or earth berms shall be required where noise or glare reduction is necessary. All screens shall be of sufficient height to ensure that the impacts of the proposed use are mitigated. (Ord. 983 § 1, 2007; Ord. 669, 1990).
17.68.080 Landscape standards.
Plans for all proposed uses except single-family residences shall include areas that are designed for landscaping using natural materials. All parking lots incidental to the use shall include a landscaped area adjoining the sidewalks and adjacent properties. All landscaping shall be of natural materials indigenous to the local environment and shall be continuously maintained. No planting shall be allowed that may restrict clear vision at intersections or entrances and exits of parking areas. (Ord. 983 § 1, 2007; Ord. 669, 1990).
17.68.090 Abandoned buildings.
In no zone will there be permitted a collection of junk, scrap, equipment, abandoned or unsafe sheds or buildings which are a menace to the health, safety and general welfare of the neighborhood, except where specific provisions are made concerning such items in this title. (Ord. 983 § 1, 2007; Ord. 708 § 3, 1992; Ord. 669, 1990).
17.68.100 Reserved.
(Ord. 983 § 1, 2007; Ord. 669, 1990).