Chapter 2.52



DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 2.52.010 Created.
2.52.020 Composition.
2.52.030 Appointment-Compensation.
2.52.040 Qualifications.
2.52.050 Terms of office.
2.52.060 Vacancies.
2.52.070 Removal of members.
2.52.080 Chairperson-Chairperson pro tempore.
2.52.090 Meetings.
2.52.100 Quorum-Voting.
2.52.110 Minutes.
2.52.120 Powers and duties.
2.52.130 Procedural rules.
2.52.140 Cooperation of city officials.
2.52.150 Limitation on liability.


2.52.010 Created.


There is created a design review board in and for the city. (Prior code º 3-155)

2.52.020 Composition.


The design review board shall consist of at least two groups composed of five members each. (Prior code º 3-156)

2.52.030 Appointment-Compensation.


Members of the design review board shall serve without compensation and shall be appointed by a majority of the council. (Prior code º 3-157)

2.52.040 Qualifications.


At least one member of each design review board group shall be a licensed architect. Other members of the board shall be persons who, as a result of their training, experience and attainments are qualified to analyze and interpret architectural and site planning information, including but not limited to licensed landscape architects, urban planners, engineers and builders/developers. Each member of the design review board shall be a person who resides or conducts business in the city at the time of appointment and during incumbency. (Prior code º 3-158)

2.52.050 Terms of office.


The terms of office for members of the design review board shall be three years or until their successors shall be appointed and qualified; provided, however, that at the first appointment of the members under the provisions of this chapter, the council shall classify the members such that one member from each group shall go out of office at the end of one year, two members shall go out of office at the end of two years, and the remaining members shall go out of office at the end of three years from the date of their appointment. (Prior code º 3-159)

2.52.060 Vacancies.


Vacancies for any unexpired term of membership in the design review board shall be filled by appointment as provided in the Section 2.52.050. (Prior code º 3-160) 2.52.070 Removal of members.


Any member of the design review board may be removed by a majority vote of the council when, in the discretion of the council, the best interests of the city will be served. (Prior code º 3-161)

2.52.080 Chairperson-Chairperson pro tempore.


Each design review board shall select one of its members as chairperson of the board. In the case of the absence of the chairperson, the members present at any meeting shall select one of their number to act as chairperson pro tempore. (Prior code º 3-162)

2.52.090 Meetings.


The design review boards shall meet once every two weeks at the time and place specified by resolution of the board. Special meetings may be convened as specified by the director of planning in accord with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act of the state to dispose of any backlog or additional business. Any additional board appointed by the council shall meet at the discretion of the council. (Prior code º 3-163)

2.52.100 Quorum-Voting.


Three members of the design review board shall constitute a quorum. Voting shall be viva voce. (Prior code º 3-164)

2.52.110 Minutes.


The director of planning shall be responsible for keeping a record of the voting and decision minutes of the proceedings. (Prior code º 3-165)

2.52.120 Powers and duties.


The design review board shall have the power and it shall be its duty to review, approve, disapprove and attach conditions to design plans and design review applications in accordance with the intent, purpose and standards for design review established by ordinance. The authority of the board shall be limited to only appearance, site planning, design and general layout. Upon approval of plans, no additional approvals are necessary from the design review board. The design review board shall not have the authority to require full working drawings. It shall be the duty of the director of planning to stamp plans approved by the board and to draft and sign all correspondence necessary for the execution of the duties and function of the board. In the event of denial, the board shall specify those general areas in which the project fails to comply with the provisions of this division. The applicant shall have the opportunity to submit changes to the project which comply with the specified reasons for denial for reconsideration by the board within ninety days of the board's action. The board may delegate authority to the director of planning for review and approval of minor changes, and to approved resubmitted plans with modifications or changes provided such modifications or changes are in substantial conformance with reviewed plans, such changes are in keeping with the architectural style of the building or structure and are consistent with the objectives of the council. (Prior code º 3-166)

2.52.130 Procedural rules.


The design review board may adopt, from time to time, such rules of procedure as it may deem necessary to properly exercise its powers and duties. All such rules shall be kept on file in the office of the director of planning, and a copy thereof shall be furnished to any person upon request. In all procedural matters and consideration not otherwise provided for in this chapter or in the rules of procedure, the proceedings of the board shall be governed under Robert's Rules of Order. All meetings of the design review board shall be open to the public, however, the design review board shall not hold public hearings. (Prior code º 3-167)

2.52.140 Cooperation of city officials.


All officers, divisions and division heads of the city shall cooperate and render all reasonable and necessary assistance to the design review board. (Prior code º 3-168)

2.52.150 Limitation on liability.


Neither the design review board nor any member thereof shall incur any financial liability in the name of the city. (Prior code º 3-169)