It has been found that the quality of the design of buildings, the relation of buildings to each other and the open space interact and affect environmental and neighborhood values in diverse ways. Moreover, the value and usefulness of each parcel of land is vitally affected by the use made of adjoining land, not only to the owner but to the entire community. Each new development should be beneficial and enhance the enjoyment of use of each property in the neighborhood. New developments may, however, impair the appearance and value of both improved and unimproved real property, may prevent the most appropriate development of land or may cause attendant depreciation of values.
A certain degree of conformity of use and appearance stabilizes and assures the value of land and the welfare of the entire community. Regulations and criteria are therefore established to be applied by the Architectural Review Board to encourage the benefits of good community appearance and to alleviate the occurrence of adverse conditions.
(Ord. 66-1979. Passed 3-5-79.)