(a) The purpose of this chapter is to create the Development Area Design Review Committee (DRC), which shall be made up of representatives of the City of Brook Park and is charged with the responsibility of reviewing all proposed development projects within the U-6 Use District for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Design Guidelines and fostering high quality development within the City of Brook Park. The DRC shall forward a non-binding written opinion to the Planning Commission as to a development project's compliance or non-compliance with the Design Guidelines.
(b) The DRC is also charged with the responsibility of reviewing all proposed variances from the City Building Code for new development with the U-6 Use District and forwarding a non-binding written opinion to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals regarding each requested variance.
(c) The DRC shall be a public body subject to all public meeting requirements prescribed by Ohio R.C. 121.22 or any amendment thereto. The DRC shall maintain public records in the manner prescribed by Ohio R.C. 149.43 or any amendment thereto.
(Ord. 8690-2000. Passed 7-11-00.)