§ 22.42.020. Applicability.

New structures and exterior physical improvements, as well as additions, extensions, and exterior changes of or to existing structures and/or relocation of physical improvements, for either a single or multiple contiguous lots, as described in Subsections A, B and C below, shall be subject to Design Review, except as otherwise provided in Section 22.42.025 (Exemptions from Design Review) and 22.42.048 (Design Review Waivers).

A.

Planned Zoning Districts (combining coastal zones included). Residences, non-residential structures, accessory structures, agricultural structures, and other physical improvements in ARP, RSP, RMP, RX, CP, OP, RCR, RMPC, RF, and IP zoning districts.

B.

Conventional Zoning Districts. Residential development and residential accessory structures in A2 to A60, C1, H1, AP, RA, RR, RE, R1, R2, and VCR zoning districts on a lot that would contain more than 3,500 square feet of floor area with the proposed development and/or where the proposed development would be greater than 30 feet in height. Non-residential structures in A2 to A60, C1, H1, RA, RR, RE, R1, R2, VCR, and PF zoning districts.

C.

Permit Waivers. Any waiver or exception to a standard specifically identified in this Development Code as being subject to this Chapter as well as Variance waivers identified in Chapter 22.54 (Variances).

D.

Substandard Building Sites. Where a vacant legal lot is proposed for single-family residential development, and when the lot is at least 50 percent smaller in total area than required for new lots under the applicable zoning district or slope regulations, in compliance with Section 22.82.050 (Hillside Subdivision Design Standards), whichever is more restrictive, the proposed development shall be subject to the requirements of this Chapter. In these instances, any exemption from Design Review provided by Section 22.42.025 (Exemptions from Design Review) shall be void and setback requirements shall be waived. The subsequent development and physical improvements of these properties shall continue to be subject to the requirements of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 3577, 2012; Ord. No. 3602, § II(exh. A), 2013; Ord. No. 3666 , § II(exh. A), 2017)