Section 15.66.010 Establishment of Architectural Review Board.

An architectural review board (the “board” or “architectural review board”) is hereby established for the purpose of promoting high standards of architectural design and appearance for buildings and structures located in the city in order to promote the general welfare and stability of property values in the city. By virtue of the enactment of this chapter of this municipal code (this “code” or the “architectural review board code”), buildings and structures under the jurisdiction of this code which are located in the city shall be required to conform to certain minimum architectural standards of appearance, design and community conformity. It shall be the responsibility of the architectural review board to review and approve the exterior design and construction of buildings and structures under the jurisdiction of the board and located in the city, in order to avoid and prevent the existence of unsightly, grotesque and unsuitable buildings and structures being allowed to exist in the city which are aesthetically offensive and detrimental to property values in the neighborhood where they are located. By this enactment it is further intended that the community welfare will be promoted and an appropriate development standard will be fostered and encouraged in the community.