(A) Established. The Design Review Committee (DRC) is established to review and approve the design of proposed development projects.
(B) Composition.
(1) Number of members. The DRC consists of five members.
(2) Member experience. Persons appointed to the DRC must have professional experience in the fields of architecture, land development, city planning, real estate, landscape architecture or other relevant design-related profession.
(3) Appointment. DRC members must be appointed and vacancies filled according to Municipal Code §§ 33.001 et seq. (Boards and Commissions Created by Council).
(4) Architect. If the DRC membership does not include an architect, the DRC may, by unanimous agreement, invite an architect, who may or may not be a resident of the city, to serve in an advisory capacity.
(C) Responsibilities and powers.
(1) The DRC serves as the review and decision-making authority as shown in Table 404-1.
(2) The DRC may assume other responsibilities as requested by the Director, Planning Commission or City Council.
(D) Meetings and procedures. The DRC operates according to Municipal Code Ch. 33 (Other Departments, Boards and Commissions) and any official rules of procedures or bylaws adopted by the DRC.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19)