Chapter 2.29
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Sections:
2.29.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the design review board shall be to:
A. Further the comprehensive plan;
B. Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare;
C. Protect and enhance property values, minimize discordant and unsightly surroundings, and avoid inappropriate or poor design;
D. Protect and enhance the city’s unique and valuable social, cultural, economic, environmental, aesthetic, and natural values;
E. Promote construction and maintenance practices that improve visual quality; and
F. Recognize environmental and aesthetic design as an integral part of the planning process. (Ord. 1960 § 3, 1998).
2.29.020 Membership.
A. The design review board shall consist of five members, appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council. The term shall be four years, except that appointments to fill any unexpired term shall be for the duration of said unexpired term.
B. Insofar as practicable, at least three members shall be architects, landscape architects, city planners, or engineers who are knowledgeable in matters of design and aesthetic judgment. All shall reside in the parks and recreation service area and a majority shall reside in the city.
C. The mayor, with confirmation of the council, may remove members for misconduct, neglect of duty, or nonattendance at meetings.
D. Members shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 1960 § 3, 1998).
2.29.030 Powers and duties.
A. The city shall not approve any Type I or II permit which is nonexempt per EMC 19.12.020 unless the design review board has issued a finding of conformance (with or without conditions) with the design regulations of Chapter 19.12 EMC. Nor shall the administrator or building official approve said Type I or II permit without attaching to it any condition stipulated by the design review board.
B. The city shall not act on Type III, IV, or V permit which is nonexempt per EMC 19.12.020 until the design review board has issued a finding of conformance (with or without conditions) or nonconformance with the design regulations.
C. The design review board may assist anyone requesting design advice, and may offer recommendations to the planning commission or council on legislation to promote aesthetic and environmental values. (Ord. 1960 § 3, 1998).
2.29.040 Procedure.
A. The design review board shall elect a chairman, and shall conform to the Open Public Meetings Act and the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine.
B. Three members shall constitute a quorum. Official action shall require a majority of those present.
C. The design review board shall not conduct public hearings, and need not publish notices of its regular meetings, but may solicit from anyone attending its meetings such explanations as it deems necessary to review the application.
D. The design review board may adopt bylaws augmenting these procedural rules.
E. The administrator of development regulations shall provide administrative support, including the taking of minutes. (Ord. 1960 § 3, 1998).