§ 17.52.090. Approval by zoning administrator.
The zoning administrator shall authorize the issuance of a building permit for improvements only upon approval of a development plan in accordance with the following procedures. (Prior to the submittal of a development plan the applicant should consult with the zoning administrator concerning submission requirements.) It is also recommended that the applicant review the proposed development with the historic preservation commission at the concept stage.
A.
Application. Application for historic district development review shall be accompanied by three copies of the development plan. Applicants are advised to refer to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation when tax certification for rehabilitation is being contemplated before submitting an application for review.
B.
Development Plan Requirements The development plan shall be drawn to scale and shall provide the following information where applicable:
1.
Property lines, easements, driveways and parking areas, existing and proposed landscaping, fences and walls;
2.
Location of all existing and proposed structures on the property;
3.
Drawings ("elevations") showing reviews of the existing structure as well as all proposed structures on the property;
4.
Specific graphic information regarding exterior materials, colors and architectural details (trim, hardware, etc.);
5.
A sign plan, drawn to scale, showing the location, size, design, material, color, lettering and methods of attachment and illumination of all exterior signs;
6.
Any additional information deemed necessary by the zoning administrator to properly review the development plan.
C.
Development Plan Filing. The zoning administrator shall review each development plan for compliance with established application requirements and shall formerly accept or reject the application within two working days.
D.
Review by Historic Preservation Commission. The zoning administrator shall, within one working day after acceptance of the application, transmit one copy of the accepted development plan to the commission for their review and recommendation.
E.
Review by Historic Preservation Consultant. The zoning administrator shall, within one working day after acceptance of the application, transmit one copy of the accepted development plan to the historic preservation consultant for review and recommendation.
F.
Decision by Zoning Administrator. The zoning administrator shall review the proposed development plan for its compliance with the purpose of this ordinance, applicable standards and criteria and shall approve, subject to conditions or disapprove the development plan within 20 working days of the filing of an acceptable application unless the applicant request and extension. In no event shall the zoning administrator act on the proposed development prior to the expiration of 15 working days without having considered the recommendations of the historic preservation commission and the historic preservation consultant.
The zoning administrator shall provide the applicant, the commission, the historic preservation consultant and any other interested person(s) with a written statement setting forth the reasons for his decision.
All work performed pursuant to the issuance of a building permit shall conform to the requirements of the permit and to the development plan. It shall be the duty of the zoning administrator and commission members to inspect from time to time any work performed pursuant to the permit to assure such compliance. In the event work is not performed in accordance with the permit the zoning administrator shall issue a stop work order and all work shall cease. No person, firm or corporation shall undertake any work on such project as long as such stop work order shall continue in effect.
G.
Appeal. The zoning administrator's decision may be appealed to the board of adjustment by the property owner, the historic preservation commission or any citizen within 15 days after the decision is rendered by the planning director.
(Ord. NS121, 1985)