The purpose and intent of design review is to secure the general purposes of this subchapter and the General Plan of the city and to ensure that the general appearance of buildings and structures and the development of the land shall in no case be such as would impair the orderly and harmonious development of the neighborhood or impair investment in and occupation of the neighborhood. It shall not be the intent of this subchapter to restrict or specify the particular architectural design proposed or to specify the exterior detail or design, color, or materials proposed by the applicant, except as such detail is of such magnitude as to affect the general appearance and compatibility of the development with its surroundings.
(Ord. 2008-001, passed - -2008)