All new construction, addition and renovation of buildings in whole or in part, and site development within the Business Districts will be subject to permitted use and Comprehensive Plan compliance reviews by the Planning Commission, and in addition, shall be subject to design review by the Architectural Review Board prior to granting a zoning or building permit. A two-step review process is required. The first step is conducted by the Planning Commission, which will review an application and determine compliance with use restrictions and compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. This initial review shall occur within forty-five (45) days of receipt of an application. Planning Commission will make a determination and either recommend the application for further review by the Architectural Review Board or reject the application as not in compliance with the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan objectives. Upon approval of the use and determination of compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, Planning Commission will refer applicant to the Architectural Review Board for further examination relative to Business District Architectural Design Standards. Second step reviews will be conducted by the Architectural Review Board. The Board is vested with the responsibility of interpreting the Section 1148.39 Business District Architectural Design Standards referenced above and advising Planning Commission. The Architectural Review Board shall hear, review, recommend approval, recommend modification, or recommend disapproval of the application to the Planning Commission. The Board shall conduct its reviews in open meetings of the Board within thirty (30) days after referral of an application by Planning Commission. The Architectural Review Board shall notify the applicant of the time and location of its meetings. Further, the Board shall notify the applicant, the Planning Commission and the Building Commissioner of its determination in writing, stating the reasons for their recommendation within ninety (90) days of the first scheduled meeting on the application. The denial of an application may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals for final disposition in accordance with the provisions of Section 1199.11.
(Ord. 33-2008. Passed 4-22-08.)