§ 30.20.060. Design Review.

All development in the R2 Zone shall be subject to design review by the Design Review Board pursuant to the Municipal Code. In reviewing development in the R2 Zone, the Design Review Board shall implement the following criteria in addition to the criteria contained in this Code:

A.

The design of all development and the landscaping, scale, height, length, width, bulk, coverage, and exterior appearance of all structures shall be in harmony with neighborhood character and with development on nearby lots. Between Eighth and Fourteenth Streets, any development shall not result in the diminution of the historic values of the older, existing residences of the area.

B.

That the shape and size of any development, especially any portion of any development which exceeds one story in height, shall minimize the blockage of views and direct sunlight from nearby lots and public rights-of-way.

C.

That similar or identical building facades on the same or adjacent parcels shall be avoided.

D.

The Design Review Board shall consider siting alternatives, building size and bulk constraints, landscaping requirements, and other design improvements as may be reasonably required to preserve and enhance the integrity, public use, enjoyment, and public visibility to and from public open spaces, the beach, and the beach bluffs.