Applications for a Zoning Certificate that are subject to review will require the submission of application requirements listed in Section 1167.08. Applications for the following improvements shall be grouped for review according to the following three categories:
(a) Administrative Review Building Improvement.
(1) Minor demolition of non-significant parts of structures;
(2) Fences, fire escapes, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units;
(3) Roof, cornice, window, step, exterior door, garage door and wall repair or replacement, if the work matches the original;
(4) Painting, if there is no change in the colors from the original;
(5) Work not requiring a building permit (cleaning and landscaping) for all existing and proposed developments unless exempted in Section 1167.06;
(6) Curb Cuts and Driveways. (May also require issuance of a Street Open Permit);
(7) Wall signs, ground and sandwich board signs that meet the height, type, size and location regulations in the Zoning Ordinance.
(b) Minor Building Improvement.
(1) All proposed new single-family dwellings shall be considered a Minor Building Improvement. This shall include both new construction and property conversion development scenarios;
(2) Modification to facades visible from any public right-of-way that may change the original appearance of the structure, including painting;
(3) Awnings and hardware attached to the structure;
(c) Major Building Improvement.
(1) New construction;
(2) Excavation and/or fill;
(3) Demolition of significant parts of structures;
(4) All other non-exempt improvements not designated under the Administrative Review Building Improvement or Minor Building Improvement categories;
(5) All proposed single-family, two-family and multi-family projects shall be considered a Major Building Improvement. This shall include both new construction and property conversion development scenarios.
(Ord. 99-1966. Passed 5-4-99.)
(6) Accessory dwelling units if a new structure or an addition to an existing building.
(Ord. 23-239. Passed 9-19-23.)