(a) Written application for a Certificate of Appropriateness may be submitted separately or in conjunction with a Development Permit application. Applications for Development Permits for such changes within a designated Design Review District shall be determined to be incomplete without a Certificate of Appropriateness indicating approval by the Design Review Board.
(b) In order to meet staff review and notice provision requirements, all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be made at least twenty (20) days before a scheduled Design Review Board meeting.
(c) Contents. Blank applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be available at the City offices. Whether the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness is separate or in conjunction with a Development Permit application, the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be accompanied by the following specific information:
(1) Address of the property for which the Certificate of Appropriateness is being requested.
(2) The name, mailing address, and phone number for the property owner and any tenant which occupies the structure.
(3) A narrative which clearly describes the proposed activity subject to Design Review Board review.
(4) Two color photographs of the present facade of each exterior wall of the building which is proposed to be altered or changed, including fences, signs, and satellite dishes, or other visible exterior improvements. Two color photographs of adjacent properties. (Photographs must be of an adequate size, detail, and clarity for reasonable review and use by the Design Review Board).
(5) The plans of the location and dimensions of the proposed changes or exterior alterations to the proposed building(s) or alteration drawn as near as possible to scale. Such plans shall depict and fully describe using notations.
(6) All proposed exterior changes and additions, including structural changes, rooflines, and balconies.
(7) A description and samples of the proposed materials and colors to be used.
(8) When not replacing existing signs with similar material and design, scaled and dimensional drawings of all signage including the location, colors, and materials.
(9) A Letter of Authorization from property owner, if different from applicant and an Authorization for Property Access.
(10) Any applicable fees as may be directed by Ordinance of Council. No application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be deemed complete unless accompanied by the proper fee.
(d) Determination of Completeness. Upon receipt of the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, the Zoning Inspector shall make a determination the application is complete. The applicant shall be informed of any omissions to the application. The determination that an application is “complete” shall be noted on the face of the application by the Zoning Inspector.
(Ord. 18-10. Passed 3-5-18.)