§ 40-807. Intent and purposes.

(a)

The intent of this article is to establish requirements for certain developments, building construction, and land use activities to be reviewed and approved with regard to their site design and architectural appearance. This chapter provides procedures and standards for review and approval of site, landscaping, and exterior architectural design plans. Site and design plan review is required to insure that developments and buildings comply with the provisions of this chapter and meet the community design and development policies established by the City in its comprehensive plan and this chapter.

(b)

The purpose of the site and design plan review process established in this article is to regulate site planning, landscaping, and the exterior architectural design of specified uses and structures in order to:

(1)

Enhance and preserve the aesthetic qualities as an attractive community with a rich historical background.

(2)

Protect and maintain the value of existing buildings and property.

(3)

Ensure architectural harmony between buildings and landscaping to promote and protect the aesthetic and historic qualities.

(4)

Minimize any adverse impacts of new development on existing uses through the provision of screening, buffering, landscaping and other techniques.

(5)

Preserve and enhance the natural resources in order to provide aesthetic and other public benefits, such as pollution abatement, erosion and runoff control, energy conservation, minimization of flood hazards, and continued maintenance of ecology systems.

(6)

Enhance economic opportunities by maintaining the City as an attractive community for prospective developers, businesses, and residents.

(Code 1997, § 40-1101; Ord. of 2-6-2012, § 1(40-1101))