Design Review Applications | Design Review Committee Public Hearings

Design Review Guidelines and Review Process Implementation

Design Review
 

What is the Purpose of Design Review?

Virtually all commercial, industrial, office and multi-family residential zones have Design Review approval requirements. The Design Review process protects property rights and values, enhances important environmental features of the City and ensures that the general appearance of buildings and site improvements are consistent with the goals of the City. 

Design Review Goals Include: 

• Enhancing properties with adequate landscaping 
• Proper circulation within parking areas 
• Providing sidewalks to meet pedestrian needs 
• Encouraging architecture that responds to the needs of the users and presents an attractive exterior to the public and adjoining property owners.

Design Review Districts
 

• D: Design Review District
  The "D" District covers most of the City. Applications are reviewed by the Design Review Committee. 
   
• DD: Downtown Design Review District
  The "DD" District generally covers the downtown area of the City. All Design Review applications are reviewed by the Design Review Committee.

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee functions on behalf of the Planning & Zoning Commission. The Committee is comprised of eight members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Several members of the Committee represent the architectural, landscape architectural and engineering professions. One member is a liaison between the Commission and Committee and one member is a youth appointment.