A. Plans for the establishment, location, expansion or alteration of (1) multifamily structures in all multifamily residential zones, and (2) nonresidential structures in all commercial and industrial zones, shall require design review by the Planning Commission.

B. The Planning Commission shall approve, conditionally approve or deny such plans. The Planning Commission shall base its findings and actions on the design review provisions of the affected design manuals of the City.

C. The Zoning Administrator has the discretion, with the concurrence of the applicant, to act in the place of the Planning Commission in the case of minor projects, including new construction or additions to commercial, industrial, or institutional projects with a total floor area of 20,000 square feet or less, and residential projects of 10 units or less. The Zoning Administrator shall base its findings and actions upon the provisions of the affected design manuals of the City. (Ord. 3544 § 8, 2023; Ord. 3268 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3212 § 4, 2011).