3.16.05: DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS:
Step 1. A preapplication conference with the city is recommended. At this meeting, the representative from the city will familiarize the potential applicant with the review process that will apply to the project and with related city regulations and review criteria that may affect the project. The applicant shall provide site specific information including conceptual drawings in order to familiarize the city with the specifics of the proposal.
Step 2. A design review application per section 3.16.06 of this chapter shall be submitted for design review. All application materials must be submitted seventy five (75) days prior to any hearing before the commission.
Step 3. City department heads will review all projects for conformance with the criteria set forth in section 3.16.07 of this chapter.
Step 4. Public notice in accordance with chapter 15 of this title must be provided for all owners of property within three hundred feet (300') in those cases where a hearing before the commission is to be held.
Step 5. The project is reviewed by the administrator or the commission per section 3.16.03 of this chapter. The reviewing body will approve, deny or conditionally approve the applicant's request based on criteria outlined in section 3.16.07 of this chapter.
Step 6. In order for a building permit to be issued, final construction drawings must be reviewed and approved by the building department. Application for a building permit must occur within one year of design review approval. The expiration date may be extended once, for an additional six (6) months, upon written request to the administrator. Such request must be received prior to the expiration date. The commission shall review and approve or deny the request for extension. (Ord. 821, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006; amd. Ord. 998, 1-14-2021)