All projects must demonstrate conformance with applicable zoning standards before scheduling ARC review. Although minor variations in setback can be considered by the ARC, variances in coverage, floor area ratio, parking, or use can not be authorized by the ARC. Nonconforming projects will be reviewed separately by the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator prior to the ARC review.

The purpose of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) review is to encourage and promote good development that is related to the setting and established character of the surrounding area or neighborhood.  To accomplish this, the ARC will review all areas of a proposal that influence outside appearance. The ARC evaluates access, on-site circulation, grading, tree impacts, building placement, landscape areas, landscape planting, architectural style, bulk, mass and color are evaluated for conformance with adopted design guidelines, tree protection standards and neighborhood compatibility.

Applications may be approved as submitted, denied or approved subject to conditions, specified changes, additions or deletions.  Complete, well thought out applications that fully conform with adopted design standards can be approved by the ARC in one review. Conditional approvals may require the project to return to the ARC for more detailed review of specific features.