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ATTY/ORD.437/ORDINANCE ADOPDTING & AMENDING ZA – LEVEL OF REVIEW <br />REV: 11-18-16 VR <br />Page 21 of 28 <br />C. Two-Story Additions. Single-family, duplex, or accessory dwelling units that includes new construction, additions or exterior modifications to the second floor or any upper floors. D. Additions on Sloping Lots. One-story new construction, additions or exterior modifications when the lot has a slope of 15 percent or greater and the total gross floor area is 3,000 sq. ft. or more. If the lot slope is 30 percent or greater, an Architectural Permit is required for changes of any size. These provisions apply to any single-family, duplex or accessory dwelling unit. 45.3 Review Authority Architectural Permits shall be decided by the Zoning Administrator without a public hearing, except as described below or otherwise required in Section 41.4 (Review Authorities for All Permits). [45.6A] A. Residential additions or new construction on sloping lots that result in a total gross floor area of 3,000 sq. ft. or more (See Section 5.8 Additional Regulations for Sloping Lots) require a Zoning Administrator Public Hearing. B. Any addition to or new construction of a residence on a lot with an average slope of 30 percent or more (See Section 5.8 Additional Regulations for Sloping Lots) requires a Zoning Administrator Public Hearing. 45.4 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 45.5 (Additional Findings for Sloping Lots). [45.7] 1. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance; 2. 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; 3. 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; 4. 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; 5. The extent to which natural features, including trees, shrubs, creeks, and rocks, and the natural grade of the site are to be retained; <br />7.C. - Page 28