All applications for review shall be submitted to the office of the Zoning Administrator or the Zoning Administrator's designee. Submittal requirements will be based on the category of improvement.
(A) Minor building improvements. Submittal requirements for any non-exempt improvements categorized as minor building improvements in § 1273.01(H)(1) 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-ways.
(3) Materials and color samples. Material and color samples should be submitted with the application. The samples will be retained by the Building Department for assurance of compliance with the reviewing body's approval.
(B) Major building improvements. Submittal requirements for any non-exempt improvements categorized as major building improvements in § 1273.01(H)(1) 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-ways.
(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 inches or greater (measured at six 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) Proposed site plan. All submittals shall include a site plan illustrating the proposed site improvements including buildings, building additions, pavements, utilities, signs, walls, fences and landscaping. Site grading and drainage must be indicated by means of contours and/or spot elevations.
(6) Building plans. Architectural renderings or drawings shall be submitted, indicating elevations, details, and other necessary information as required. Plans should provide sufficient detail to illustrate size, material, color, proportion and appearance of all proposed site features such as walls fences, signs, bollards and site furnishings.
(7) Color rendering. Submittals shall include one color-rendered perspective 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.
(8) Elevations (for new signs and awnings). Color-rendered elevations of the building shall be included which illustrate the placement, size, color or style of any graphic treatment (sign, mural, logo, and the like) to be affixed or painted on the structure.
(9) Materials and color samples. Material and color samples should be submitted with the application. The samples will be retained by the Building Department for assurance of compliance with the reviewing body's approval.
(Ord. 2010-58, passed 8-10-10)