A. Site plan and design review at the commission level is required for the following development projects:
1. A development project involving a landmark, contributing resource or noncontributing resource that, in the determination of the preservation director, involves one or more of the following:
a. Significant alteration to an existing landmark or contributing resource that would have a significant impact upon the character-defining features of the resource or upon original fabric, or would impact the resource's eligibility for listing in the Sacramento register;
b. New construction of a building or structure on the site of an existing landmark, contributing resource or noncontributing resource that would have a significant impact upon the character-defining features of the resource or upon original fabric, or would impact the resource's eligibility for listing in the Sacramento register; or
c. Relocation of a building or structure to the site of an existing landmark, contributing resource or noncon-tributing resource that would have a significant impact upon the character-defining features of the resource or upon original fabric, or would impact the resource's eligibility for listing in the Sacramento register;
2. A development project that involves the demolition or relocation of a landmark or contributing resource, except the demolition or relocation of accessory buildings and structures that are not identified as significant features or characteristics of the landmark or contributing resource;
3. A development project that involves the relocation of a building or structure to a vacant lot in a historic district;
4. When review of the project is elevated to the commission level under section 17.808.300 or commission-level review is otherwise required under this title.
B. Commission-level site plan and design review is conducted by the preservation commission if the development project is located in a historic district or involves a landmark. Otherwise, commission-level site plan and design review is conducted by the planning and design commission. If the development project is subject to preservation commission review, but also requires another discretionary permit or legislative request under this title, the preservation commission shall, at the conclusion of its hearing, forward a recommendation on the site plan and design review to the planning and design commission, rather than take final action.
C. A commission-level decision on a site plan and design review application is appealable to the city council as provided in section 17.812.060. (Ord. 2020-0021 § 4; Ord. 2017-0061 § 86; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)