(A)
No building, accessory building, or structure or modification thereof, shall be erected within ridgeline scenic corridors as located on General Plan Figure OS-I Map of Visual Resources, except in either of the following circumstances:
(1) The applicant demonstrates with submissions of photographic visual simulations and architectural drawings, plans and sections showing existing and proposed conditions and how the standards of this section apply to building elevations to the town staff and the Planning Commission that a new building, an accessory structure or addition will have minimal impact on significant views due to the proposed location of the structure in relation to existing improvements; and/or
(2) The Planning Commission approves or conditionally approves a permit for building in the ridgeline scenic corridor.
(B) If new buildings, accessory buildings or additions and modifications to existing buildings are to be approved for placement within the restricted area, they shall be designed and located to have the least impact on existing visual resources and significant view corridors.
(Prior Code, § 17.32.030) (Ord. 352, passed - -1973; Am. Ord. 476, passed - -1980; Am. Ord. 500, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 764, passed 2-1-2012; Am. Ord. 886, passed 1-24-2024)