A. All property within the commercial corridor specific plan area shall be developed and maintained in accordance with all provisions of the commercial corridor specific plan and applicable development standards and city codes.
B. Substantive changes to the physical improvements on the property as described in subsections (B)(1) through (5) of this section, may be made only after review and approval by resolution of the planning commission and in compliance with Chapter 20.52 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code, and this chapter. Determination of "substantive change" hereunder shall be made at the sole discretion of the planning director.
1. Design Guidelines. Buildings and improvements shall be designed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 20.52 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code.
2. Architectural Quality. The buildings shall exhibit architectural excellence. The design theme and facade treatment shall be consistent with the architectural elevations approved by the planning commission, dated as of planning commission approval of same and on file with the department of planning and community development.
3. On-Site Landscape Plan. On-site landscaping shall have design excellence, in terms of each planted area and in the context of the overall site plan.
Landscaping shall substantially conform to the landscape plan approved by the planning commission, dated as of planning commission approval of same, on file with the department of planning and community development.
4. Perimeter Landscape and Right-of-Way Improvements Plan. Perimeter landscaping shall exhibit design excellence, in terms of the treatment provided along surface streets, and at all project entry areas and intersections, and in terms of the context of the overall project. Perimeter and right-of-way improvements shall substantially conform to plans for same, as approved and signed by the city engineer, and on file with the department of public works.
5. Site Plan. Site development shall substantially conform to the site plan approved by the planning commission, dated as of planning commission approval of same, on file with the department of planning and community development.
(Ord. 94-05-1179 § 1 (part))