A. If the area is determined to be eligible for character conservation district classification pursuant to this chapter, the planning director shall schedule a public meeting for the purpose of informing property owners in the proposed district of the nature of the pending request. The planning director shall send mailed notice of the time and place of the meeting in accordance with chapter 21A.10 of this title.
B. The planning division shall prepare a draft district plan and design standards for the proposed district based on the information and character defining features found in the feasibility study with input from owners and residents of the proposed character conservation district.
C. The draft district plan and design standards must include at a minimum (or note the inapplicability), the following elements governing the physical characteristics and features of all property (public or private) within the proposed character conservation district:
1. Building height and number of stories.
2. Building size and massing.
3. Lot size and lot coverage.
4. Front and side yard setbacks.
5. Roof line and pitch.
6. Parking and hardscape covering.
D. In addition, the draft district plan and design standards may include, but are not limited to, the following elements:
1. Building orientation.
2. General site planning (primary or accessory structures).
3. Density.
4. Demolition.
5. Floor area ratio.
6. Signage.
7. Garage (residential or commercial) entrance location.
8. Entrance and street lighting.
9. Driveway, curbs, curb cuts and sidewalks.
10. Utility boxes and trash receptacles.
11. Street furniture.
12. Building relocation.
13. Right of way designs that exceed current city standards.
E. Once the draft plan and design standards are developed, public hearings before the historic landmark commission and the planning commission will be scheduled to receive public comment regarding the plan. The planning director shall send written notice of the public hearing in accordance with chapter 21A.10 of this title. (Ord. 73-12, 2012)