§ 65.511. Types of Certificates of Appearance Approval.

There are hereby established two types of certificates of appearance approval. One shall be known as a major certificate of appearance approval, and the other known as a minor certificate of appearance approval.

Major certificates of appearance approval. Major certificates of appearance approval are for significant works of construction, alteration, modification, or repair of private or public buildings and improvements. Applications for the following kind of work must be approved by a major certificate of appearance approval:

a.

New streetscaping, including master streetscape plans.

b.

Signs equal to or greater than 30 square feet in area, including master sign plans proposing signs cumulatively equal to or greater than 30 square feet in area.

c.

New construction of principal structures except as otherwise provided by this section.

d.

New construction of parks and plazas, and substantial improvements thereto.

e.

Highrise signs.

f.

Accessory structures equal to or greater than 120 square feet in area.

g.

Substantial improvements to existing buildings that include exterior work.

h.

Any work typically requiring a minor certificate of appearance approval if a major certificate of appearance approval is requested by the applicant or required by the Appearance Review Official.

i.

Any work typically requiring a minor certificate of appearance approval if the minor certificate application is denied by the Appearance Review Official or if the applicant objects to conditions of approval.

Minor certificates of appearance approval. Minor certificates of appearance approval are for less than significant works of construction, alteration, modification, or repair of private or public buildings and improvements. Applications for the following kind of work must be approved by a minor certificate of appearance approval:

a.

Banners.

b.

Foundation skirting.

c.

Awnings and canopies.

d.

Landscaping for individual buildings.

e.

Outdoor cafes.

f.

Menu board signs.

g.

Signs of less than 30 square feet in area.

h.

Amendments to master sign plans.

i.

Structures and improvements approved as temporary uses.

j.

Accessory structures less than 120 square feet in area.

k.

Fences, walls, retaining walls, street walls, and gates.

l.

Mechanical, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and irrigation equipment.

m.

Above-ground utilities.

n.

Alterations to existing streetscaping.

o.

Alterations to existing parks and plazas.

p.

Playground equipment.

q.

Exterior paint color, material, and finish.

r.

Driveways, walkways, steps, and paving.

s.

Exterior lights.

t.

Public and private art visible from the public right-of-way.

u.

Exterior cladding material, roofs, doors, windows, and architectural detailing.

v.

Post-demolition condition of vacant land.

w.

Telecommunication towers and wireless communication facilities visible from the public right-of-way.

x.

All other work requiring a certificate of appearance approval and not otherwise determined to be work requiring a major certificate of design approval.

In cases of uncertainty, the Appearance Review Official shall determine whether an application for certificate of appearance approval is for a major or minor certificate. Applicants may appeal the official's determination by application for an official planning official determination.

(Ord. No. 2011-29, § 2, 8-29-2011, Doc. #1108291104; Ord. No. 2016-39, § 4, 4-18-2016, Doc. #1604181201)