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<br />ATTY/ORD.408/ZONING ORD AMENDMENT 2ND READING– HILLSIDE <br />REV: 06-12-15 VR-RS <br />Page 15 of 19 <br />Repeal Article 45 and replace with the following: <br />Article 45 Architectural Permits <br />Sections: <br />45.1 Purpose. <br />45.2 Applicability. <br />45.3 Design Guidelines. <br />45.4 Application Filing. <br />45.5 Fee Payment. <br />45.6 Procedures and Decisions. <br />45.7 Findings. <br />45.8 Additional Findings for Sloping Lots. <br /> <br />45.1 Purpose. <br />This article establishes an Architectural Permit process to: <br />A. Provide for the orderly and harmonious appearance of structures and related site <br />improvements; <br />B. Ensure the design quality of developments; and <br />C. Enhance and protect existing neighborhoods; and <br />D. Create a strong and positive image for the city. <br />This article identifies specific procedures for filing, processing, and consideration of <br />Architectural Permits. <br />45.2 Applicability. <br />A. When Required. Prior to issuance of a building permit, any use that includes new <br />construction, changes to the exterior of a building or other site modification shall obtain <br />an Architectural Permit, except for the following: <br />1. One-story additions or modifications to existing single-family homes or duplexes <br />on lots: <br />a. With an average slope of less than 15 percent; or <br />b. With an average slope of 15 percent or more resulting in a total gross floor <br />area of less than 3,000 square feet. <br />2. Projects otherwise requiring a Planned Development Permit or Planned <br />Community Permit unless imposed as a requirement as a condition of approval. <br />B. Portions of Building Subject to Review. The following portions of the building are <br />subject to review: <br />1. Portions of structures facing a publicly-accessible street or place; and <br />2. Portions of the sides and rear of a structure which are within 50 feet of a publicly- <br />accessible street; and <br />3. Exterior building materials for single and two-family dwellings. <br /> <br />7.4.A. - Page 17