(a) The exterior appearance and form of all buildings shall be appropriate and suitable for the building proposed and in accord with principles and standards of design which shall be adopted by the City Planning Commission. The building shall be set at proper grades and otherwise in proper relation to the proposed surroundings. A proposed development shall not be rejected for reasons based on personal preference as to taste or choice of architectural style, and a finding of inappropriate design shall include the fact that it is of such nature as to produce one or more of the harmful effects set forth in Section 1327.02.
(b) The purpose of these provisions is to protect properties on which buildings are constructed or altered to maintain the high character of community development and to protect real estate within the City from impairment or destruction in value, by regulating, according to approved architectural principles or design, use of materials, finished grade lines and orientation of all new buildings erected, and the moving, alteration, improvement, repair, adding to or razing, in whole or in part, of all existing buildings. The powers and duties herein provided shall be exercised in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of these provisions.
(Ord. 64-49. Passed 7-6-64.)