§ 9-552. Applicability; scope.

(a)

Applicability.

(1)

The provisions of this article shall apply to buildings and projects in professional office (P.O.), retail commercial, general commercial, and wholesale commercial (C-1, C-2, and C-3 zoning districts, respectively), non-residential commercial type special exceptions in residential districts, such as day care centers, substations and switch stations, private institutions, educational and recreational buildings/facilities private clubs and schools, commercial components of a planned development (PD), and free-standing commercial uses permitted in I-1A, I1/I5, I-2/I-3, and I-4 zoning districts by right or by special exception, such as convenience stores and restaurants. In addition, any industrial use within fifty (50) feet of residential development or fronting on any major or arterial or collector road (within seventy-five (75) feet) shall comply with these architectural standards. However, places of worship, hotels, motels and timeshares within C-1, C-2, C-3, and PD districts are exempt from these regulations, except for the requirements of subsection 9-555(c)(1).

(2)

The landscape provisions (both primary and secondary) of section 9-554 shall also apply to temporary sales offices and model centers.

(3)

The provisions of this article shall apply to new development, and redevelopment or renovation of an existing building that changes more than fifty (50) percent of a primary or secondary facade. The fifty (50) percent facade remodeling or renovation standard only applies to that building facade undergoing renovation or redevelopment. New development or building expansion greater than fifty (50) percent in gross floor area, shall require full structure compliance.

(4)

The provisions of this article shall also apply to all principal uses, whether on parent parcels or out-parcels, and to free standing ancillary or secondary uses, such as kiosks, ticket booths, car washes, etcetera.

(5)

The provisions of this article are not intended to prevent the use of alternative design solutions that meet the intent and purpose established in Section 9-551, as determined by the manager of the planning division.

(6)

Compliance with the standards set forth in this article shall be demonstrated by submittal of architectural drawings and elevations (of all sides), and a site development plan or site improvement plan in accordance with this chapter.

(7)

Any decision by the manager of the planning division in regards to this article may be appealed to the development review committee.

(b)

Scope. This article shall apply only within the unincorporated area, notwithstanding Section 704 of the Orange County Charter.

(Ord. No. 98-29, § 1, 10-20-98; Ord. No. 2001-14, § 2, 6-19-01; Ord. No. 2001-26, § 1.V., 12-18-01; Ord. No. 2003-11, § 3, 8-26-03; Ord. No. 2015-06 , § 1, 2(D), 6-16-15)