21A.59.010: PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The purpose of the design review chapter is to: a) establish a process and standards of review for minor modifications to applicable design standards, and b) ensure high quality outcomes for larger developments that have a significant impact on the city. The intent of the process to review applications for minor modifications to applicable design standards is to allow some flexibility in how the design standards are administered by recognizing that this title cannot anticipate all development issues that may arise. The intent of the process to review larger developments is to verify new developments are compatible with their surroundings, impacts to public infrastructure and public spaces are addressed, and that new development helps achieve development goals outlined in the adopted master plans of the city as identified in the purpose statements of each zoning district. (Ord. 24B-23, 2023: Ord. 24-23, 2023: Ord. 14-19, 2019)