The purposes of the Architectural Board of Review are to protect the value, appearance and use of property on which buildings are constructed or altered, to maintain a high character of community development, to protect the public health, safety, convenience and welfare and to protect real estate within the City from impairment or destruction of value. Such purposes shall be accomplished by the Board by regulating, according to accepted and recognized architectural principles, the design, use of materials, finished grade lines, dimensions, orientation and location of all main and accessory buildings to be erected, moved, altered, remodeled or repaired, subject to the provisions of the Zoning and Building Codes and other applicable ordinances of the City, and shall take into consideration the Architectural Standards Workbook and any other design guidelines or standards, as recommended by the Administration or City Council and adopted by the Planning Commission pursuant to Part One, Title Five, Chapter 154 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood, for use by the Board. In reviewing, regulating and approving building plans, the Board shall consider and take cognizance of the development of adjacent, contiguous and neighboring buildings and properties for the purpose of achieving safe, harmonious and integrated development of related properties.
Ord. 22-00B. Passed 4-3-2000.)