(a) Whenever a structure, as defined by this Zoning Ordinance, whether public or private, within the above described district is proposed to be constructed or erected and whenever an existing structure is proposed to be altered, reconstructed, enlarged or remodeled, if such alteration, reconstruction, enlargement or remodeling involves the exterior design, material, finish grade line, landscaping or orientation of the structure, an application for a certificate of appropriateness shall be filed with the Zoning Enforcement Officer or his designee together with a fee as established under Section 1153.14.
(b) The application shall be accompanied by a site plan and building elevations drawing to scale indicating at a minimum, the lot dimensions, size, shape and dimensions of the structure, the location and orientation of the structure on the lot and the actual or proposed building setback lines. In addition, the application shall be accompanied by a detailed narrative description of the proposed design or change of design, use of materials, finish grade line, landscaping and orientation of the structure. Except in single-family residential zoning districts, applications for structures to be constructed or remodeled, which remodeling would increase or decrease the total gross building area by fifty percent (50%) or more, shall be accompanied by appropriate, relevant colored elevations showing at a minimum, the design, use of materials, finish grade line, landscaping and orientation of buildings and any significant architectural features. In addition, the Historical Review Commission may require the submission of colored perspectives or architectural renderings in applications where the Commission feels it is required.
(c) Upon receipt of an application for a certificate of appropriateness, which is accompanied by the material required by the provisions of subsection (b) hereof, the Zoning Enforcement Officer or his designee shall place the application on the agenda for the Commission at its next regular meeting following ten days from the date the application is filed. The Zoning Enforcement Officer or his designee shall further cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, a public notice of the scheduled hearing the application together with a general description of the nature of the application. The applicant shall be notified by mail of the date of the hearing.
In addition, there shall be a notice placard posted on the subject property stating that an application has been filed and the date of the hearing.
(Ord. 2005-34. Passed 12-12-05.)