§ 22.42.010. Purpose of Chapter.

This Chapter provides procedures for Design Review for proposed discretionary development throughout the unincorporated areas of the County. Design Review consists of a review of plans and proposals for land use and design of physical improvements in order to implement the goals of the Countywide Plan and is intended to ensure that:

A.

Sound and creative design principles are used by applicants in designing proposed projects, which will result in high quality site planning and architectural design, and the innovative use of materials, construction methods, and techniques;

B.

Site planning, building design, and construction practices promote resource conservation through climate responsive design, use of renewable energy and resources, and cost effective use of resource conserving materials where practicable and feasible;

C.

The natural beauty of the County, and the public's ability to use and enjoy it, are preserved and encouraged;

D.

The design of the built environment respects and preserves the natural beauty of the County and the environmental resources found within;

E.

The exterior appearance of proposed structures, along with their associated landscaping, parking, signs, etc., is compatible and harmonious with the design, scale, and context of surrounding properties;

F.

The development of paper streets and/or vacant properties which adjoin paper streets is undertaken in such a way as to minimize the impacts associated with the development of paper streets; and

G.

Conflicts between land uses are eliminated, environmental values of the site are preserved, and adverse physical or visual effects which might otherwise result from unplanned or inappropriate development, design, or placement are minimized or eliminated.

(Ord. No. 3577, 2012)