(A) All requests for permits and decisions in accordance with this chapter shall submit an application to the Administrator on forms approved by the Administrator and provided by the city.
(B) At a minimum, the application shall require the following information:
1. The project name;
2. The legal description of the project;
3. Name(s), address and contact information of the property owner, applicant and representative (if any);
4. A written statement describing how the review criteria in section 3.16.07 of this chapter are met; and
5. Payment of fees (established by ordinance).
(C) For all new construction and substantial remodels, four (4) prints, and/or an electronic copy of plans as prepared in a professional manner, showing at a minimum the following:
1. Vicinity map, to scale, showing the project location in relationship to neighboring buildings and the surrounding area.
2. Site plan, to scale, showing proposed parking, loading, snow storage and general circulation.
3. If applicable, evidence of subdivision design review specifications in force and approval granted by the city.
4. Detailed elevations of all sides of the proposed building and other exterior elements.
5. Descriptions or details of all materials proposed for the exterior of the building are required. Samples, including color chips, are recommended. A minimum scale of one-eighth inch to one foot (1/8" = 1') is recommended.
6. Sign plan.
7. Landscaping plan.
8. Exterior lighting plan, pursuant to chapter 14 of this title.
9. Floor plan.
10. Utilities plan.
11. Drainage plan, including snow storage.
(These plans may be combined on the same sheets.)
(D) An Idaho licensed architect, or a licensed architect of another state which has an agreement with Idaho shall prepare all design review plans and drawings for public projects, industrial, commercial projects; and residential projects containing three (3) or more dwelling units, or new residential dwelling with structure size, as defined in section 3.2.02 of this title, greater than three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet.
(E) For design review applications in the shoreline and river environs and scenic overlay zones, a photo simulation of the proposed development set within the proposed landscaping may be required as determined by the Administrator.
(F) For all other design review permits, the Administrator will determine the application requirements. (Ord. 821, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006; amd. Ord. 998, 1-14-2021; Ord. 1009, 10-6-2022)