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8.A Issuance of Architectural Permit Page 3 Per Redwood City Zoning Ordinance Article 48, Section 48.5, the City Council may � affirm, reverse, or modify the Zoning Administrator's decision or determination being appealed as it deems just and equitable, and the ruling or determination by the City Council shall be final. Article 45 of the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance regulates the issuance of Architectural Permits. Pursuant to Section 45.2, no buifding permit may be issued until an Architectural Permit has been issued. Architectural Permits are required in R-1 Zoning Districts when a new residence or second story addition is being proposed. The provisions of Article 45 apply to the following three situations: 1) Portions of structures facing upon a public street or place; 2) Portions of the sides of a structure, and rear in the case of a corner lot, which are within fifty (50) feet of any portion of the structure which faces upon a public street or place; and 3) Roof overhang, roofing material, and siding material only, in the case of a single or two (2)-family dwelling. Article 45 provides a regulatory framework for project design review, with its stated purpose being "to provide a means through architectural control to protect and enhance the natural beauty of the environment, to provide for the orderly and harmonious appearance of structures and grounds, to protect the social and economic stability and to increase the benefits of occupancy in all zoning districts, and to retain proper balance in the relationship befinreen taxable value of real property and the cost of municipal services throughout the City." Under Section 45.6, in reviewing an application for an Architectural Permit, the Zoning Administrator's responsibility is to insure that the functional arrangement and the general appearance of the structures from the street or other public place will be in keeping with the purpose of Article 45. Pursuant to Section 45.7, the Zoning Administrator may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application as the Zoning Administrator determines is necessary to carry out the purposes of this ordinance, including approving the application subject to the applicant making such changes in the location of parking or access facilities, architectural features or styling, landscaping, or fencing. Section 45.8 requires the Zoning Administrator to base his determination upon the following Architectural Standards: 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;