Chapter 18.86 — D DESIGN COMBINING DISTRICT

The intent of the design combining district is to ensure that buildings, structures, fences and other substantial external improvements in designated areas shall be designed and constructed so as not to be of unsightly, undesirable or obnoxious appearance to the extent that they will hinder the orderly and harmonious development of the neighborhood or of the county in general, or otherwise affect the general prosperity and welfare. Consideration of the design application shall include:

• (1) Conformance with the specified intent or criteria of certain applicable districts or use;

• (2) General harmony with the visual character of the neighborhood and community;

• (3) Standards and provisions of the general plan or any applicable area plan; or

• (4) Conformance with an applicable specific plan.

To these ends, design review shall serve as a format to suggest any changes in the plans of such proposed buildings, structures and other improvements as may be deemed necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. No plan shall be approved until the county is satisfied that such purposes will be accomplished.

(Ord. 467 § 29, 1984)

Uses allowed in a D combining district shall be those uses allowed in the companion zone. (Ord. 467 § 29, 1984)

In any district with which is combined a D district, review and approval of an application for design approval shall be secured for the construction of any building, structure or other significant external improvement as provided for in Chapter 18.118 of this title entitled design review. (Ord. 467 § 29, 1984)