(A) nformation requirements. Information provided on the design review plan shall conform to the following:
(1) Drawings depicting the proposal;
(2) Drawings shall be at a scale sufficiently large enough to enable all features of the design to be clearly discerned;
(3) An electronic copy of the drawings shall be submitted in (.pdf) or other software format designated by the city; and
(4) A development anticipating more than one business on the premises shall submit a uniform sign plan with the land use application for design review.
(B) Existing conditions. This element of the design review plan, which may be in a freehand form to scale, shall indicate the following site characteristics:
(1) Location and species of trees greater than six inches in diameter when measured four and one-half feet above the natural grade, and an indication of which trees are to be removed;
(2) On sites that contain steep slopes, potential geologic hazard or unique natural features that may affect the proposed development, the city may require contours mapped at two-foot intervals;
(3) Natural drainage ways and other significant natural features;
(4) All buildings, roads, retaining walls, curb-cuts and other manmade features; and
(5) Natural features, including trees and structures on adjoining property having a visual or other significant relationship with the site.
(C) Site photographs. Photographs depicting the site and its relationship to adjoining sites may also be provided.
(D) Site development plan. This element of the design review plan shall indicate the following:
(1) Legal description of the lot;
(2) Boundary dimensions and area of the site;
(3) Location of all new structures and existing structures proposed to be retained, including their distances from the property line;
(4) Area of the site covered by the structures described in division (D)(3) above and their percentage of the site;
(5) All external dimensions of proposed buildings and structures;
(6) The location of a building’s windows, doors, entrances and exits;
(7) Vehicle parking and circulation areas, including their dimensions and electric vehicle (EV) charging areas;
(8) Service areas for such uses as the loading and delivery of goods;
(9) Locations, descriptions and dimensions of easements;
(10) Grading and drainage plans, including spot elevations and contours at close enough intervals to easily convey their meaning;
(11) Location of areas to be landscaped;
(12) Private and shared outdoor recreation areas;
(13) Pedestrian circulation and bicycle parking/storage;
(14) The location of mechanical equipment, garbage disposal areas, utility appurtenances and similar structures;
(15) Exterior lighting on the proposed building(s), including the type, intensity and area to be illuminated;
(16) Location, size and method of illumination of signs;
(17) Provisions for handicapped persons;
(18) Other site elements which will assist in the evaluation of site development;
(19) The location and names of all existing streets within or on the boundary of the proposed development; and
(20) A written summary showing the following:
(a) For commercial and nonresidential development:
1. The square footage contained in the area proposed to be developed;
2. The percentage of the lot covered by structures;
3. The percentage of the lot covered by parking areas and the total number of parking spaces; and
4. The total square footage for all landscaped areas including the percentage consisting of natural materials and the percentage consisting of hard-surfaced areas such as courtyard.
(b) For residential development:
1. The total square footage in the development;
2. The number of dwelling units in the development (include the units by the number of bedrooms in each unit, e.g., ten one-bedroom, twenty-five two-bedroom, and the like);
3. Percentage of the lot covered by:
a. Structures;
b. Parking areas;
c. Recreation areas; and
d. Landscaping.
(E) Landscape plan. This element of the design review plan shall indicate the following:
(1) The size, species and locations of plant materials to be retained or placed on the site;
(2) The layout of proposed irrigation facilities;
(3) The location and design details of walkways, plaza, courtyards and similar seating areas, including related street furniture and permanent outdoor equipment including sculpture;
(4) The location, type and intensity of lighting proposed to illuminate outdoor areas;
(5) The location and design details of proposed fencing, retaining walls and trash collection areas; and
(F) Architectural drawings. This element of the design review plan shall indicate the following:
(1) A plot plan specifying the building footprint and dimensions, including all points of access. Floor plans of interior spaces to the extent required to clarify access functions. Such floor plans shall be provided for all building floors and shall include appropriate dimensions;
(2) Exterior elevations showing finish materials, windows, doors, light fixtures, stairways, balconies, decks and architectural details. These elevations shall be provided for every exterior wall surface, including those which are completely or partially concealed from view by overlapping portions of the structure. Existing and finished grades at the center of all walls shall be shown with elevations of floors indicated and a dimension showing compliance with height limitations;
(3) The color and texture of finish materials shall be described on the drawings and samples shall be submitted of the materials and color ranges of siding, roofing and trim;
(4) Location and type of exterior light fixtures including the lamp types and levels of illumination that they provide; and
(5) A comprehensive graphic plan showing the location, size, material and method of illumination of all exterior signs, subject to the other applicable requirements of this chapter. At the applicant’s option, this plan may be submitted for approval at any time prior to the issuance of occupancy permits.
(G) Property survey. A survey of the property by a licensed land surveyor clearly delineating property boundaries. The city may waive this requirement where there is a recent survey which can be used to establish the applicant's property boundaries.
(Prior Code, §16.175.035) (Ord. 445, passed 5-15-2017; Ord. 450, passed 12-18-2017; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)