All applications for review shall be submitted to the Zoning Inspector or the Zoning Inspector's designee. Submittal requirements will be based on the category of improvement.
(a) Administrative Review Building Improvement. Submittal requirements for any non-exempt improvement categorized as an Administrative Review Building Improvement in Section 1167.07 shall include:
(1) Application Form. A standard form used for all review applications. This application form must be signed by the owner of the property or an authorized agent of the owner. This application will include a written description of the proposed improvements.
(2) Color Photographs. Photographs shall be taken of the structure or site from viewing locations along the public right-of-way.
(3) Materials and Color Samples. Material and color samples shall be submitted with the application. The samples will be retained by the Planning Department for assurance of compliance with the reviewing body's approval.
(4) Building Elevations. Color rendered elevation drawings of the building shall be included which illustrate the placement, size, color or style of any graphic treatment (sign, mural, logo, etc.) to be affixed or painted on the structure.
(5) The Zoning Inspector may request additional information to be provided in order to make an informed decision on the application including those items found in Chapter 1127.
(b) Minor or Major Building Improvement. The submittal requirements for any non-exempt improvements categorized as either a Minor Building Improvement or a Major Building Improvement in Section 1167.07 shall include:
(1) Application Form. A standard form used for all review applications. This application form must be signed by the owner of the property or an authorized agent of the owner. This application will include a written description of the proposed improvements.
(2) Color Photographs. Photographs shall be taken of the structure or site from viewing locations along the public rights-of-way.
(3) Written Project Description Report. Each application shall be accompanied by a written description of the project. This description should include the proposed changes to the building, structure, or site; the design concept; rationale for the design; project proposal in a written format; the relation to existing conditions on site; the existing and proposed uses; and materials; colors; construction methods;
(4) Existing Conditions Site Plan. All applications shall contain a site plan showing the property and street on which it fronts with all existing site features including items such as site topography, buildings, pavements, utility structures, signs, walls, fences and trees having a trunk caliper of six (6) inches or greater (measured at six (6) inches above ground level.) The Existing Conditions Plan shall indicate all existing site features to be demolished as part of the proposed project. All property lines, right-of-way lines and easements affecting property shall also be shown.
(5) Sketch Plan. Depending on the specific type of proposed improvements, the sketch plan may consist of either a traditional site plan or building elevation view plan, or both. The applicant should provide enough information on the concept plan to effectively convey the extent and nature of the proposed improvements. The sketch plan shall be utilized for the required Neighborhood meeting.
(6) Proposed Site Plan. All submittals shall include a site plan following the applicable submittal requirements found in Chapter 1127 of this Zoning Code. This site plan shall be used for the Step 2 Planning Commission meeting.
(7) Building Plans and Elevations. Architectural renderings or drawings and elevation view drawings shall be submitted indicating building and structure elevations, details, catalog cuts, etc. Plans should provide sufficient detail to illustrate size, material, color, proportion and appearance of all proposed site features such as walls fences, signs, awnings, bollards and site furnishings.
(8) Color Rendering. Submittals shall include one color-rendered perspective drawing of the proposed projects from a viewpoint along the public right-of-way at which the project will have the most visual impact. (Not required for single-family residential projects.)
(9) Materials and Color Samples. Material and color samples shall be submitted with the application. The samples will be retained by the Planning Department for assurance of compliance with the reviewing body's approval.
(10) Additional Information. The Zoning Inspector or Planning Commission may request additional information as required to properly determine compliance with this Zoning Code or other applicable regulations.
(Ord. 99-1966. Passed 5-4-99.)