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06/22/2015 2. Deny the Architectural Permit if the Zoning Administrator finds that the project does not meet one or more of the required findings. C. Zoning Administrator Decision with a Public Hearing. For projects requiring a public hearing, the Zoning Administrator, in accordance with the notice requirements of Article 49 (Required Public Notice) and based on the Findings in Section 45.5 (Findings) and 45.8 (Additional Findings for Sloping Lots) as applicable, may: l. Approve the Architectural Permit if found that the project meets the required findings. The Zoning Administrator may impose conditions as necessary to ensure the project meets the required findings. 2. Deny the Architectural Permit if the Zoning Administrator finds that the project does not meet one or more of the required findings. D. Appeals of a Zoning Administrator Decision. Decisions of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Planning Commission. Following the process for appeals described in Article 48 (Appeals),the Planning Commission may: 1. Uphold the appeal; or 2. Deny the appeal. 45.7 Findings. Decisions regarding an Architectural Permit shall be based upon the following findings in this section. An Architectural Permit for residential construction on lots of 15 percent average slope or more is also subject to the findings in Section 45.8 (Additional Findings for Sloping Lots) A. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance; B. The size and design of the structure shall be considered for the purpose of determining that the structure is in proportion to its building site and that it has a balance and unity among its external features so as to present a harmonious appearance; C. The extent to which the structure conforms to the general character of other structures in the vicinity insofar as the character can be ascertained and is found to be architecturally desirable; D. The extent to which excessive ornamentation is to be used and the extent to which temporary and second-hand materials, or materials which are imitative of other materials, are to be used; E. The extent to which natural features, including trees, shrubs, creeks, and rocks, and the natural grade of the site are to be retained; F. The accessibility of off-street parking areas and the relation of parking areas with respect to traffic on adjacent streets; G. The reservation of landscaping areas for the purposes of separating or screening service and storage areas from the street and adjoining building sites, breaking up large expanses of paved areas, separating or screening parking lots from the street and adjoining building sites, and separating building areas from paved areas to provide access from buildings to open space areas; H. In the case of any commercial or industrial structure, the Zoning Administrator shall consider its proximity to any R District and shall consider the effect of the proposed structure upon the character and value of the adjacent R District area; ATTY/ORD.408/ZONING ORD AMENDMENT 2ND READING—HILLSIDE ORD. 1130-363 REV:06-12-15 VR-RS FORMERLY MUFF#602 Page 17 of 19