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Ordinance No. 2303 Page 9 of 19 Chapter 18.20 Design Review Existing PMC Chapter 18.20 Design Review is proposed to be repealed and replaced with the text below. § 18.20.010 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to: promote and enhance good design, site relationships, and other aesthetic considerations in the city; accelerate and streamline the design review process in the city with the goal that every application be successful and consistent with city standards; and promote preservation of public health, safety, and general welfare in the city. §18.20.020 Definitions. A. "Design review" means review of the aesthetic elements of a project including site, building, and landscape design. B. "Housing Accountability Act project"means a project subject to the requirements of Government Code, section 65589.5. C. "Major" under this Chapter means a large-scale change or addition with substantial impact, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. D. "Minor" under this Chapter means a small-scale change or addition of minimal impact, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. E. "Project" under this article means new construction, additions, or alterations to a building or site. § 18.20.030 Applicability. A. Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator is the review authority for the following projects: 1. Single-Family Residential a. A new residential unit and/or 50-percent demolition and rebuild of an existing unit b. Additions exceeding 15 feet in height as defined by Chapter 18.84 c. New or major enlargement of balconies d. New lofts with second-story windows e. Major modifications to second-story windows(e.g., doubling the quantity of second-story windows where there may be privacy impacts) f. Major modifications to roof forms that materially alter the appearance or height of the residence(e.g., alterations to roof pitch that require five additional feet of height) 2. Multi-Family Residential a. A new residential unit and/or 50-percent demolition and rebuild of an existing unit