Sec. 3.22. Architectural Review

3.22.1. Applicability

The review procedures described below apply to changes to buildingClosed As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable. elevations where compliance with architectural standards is required, but no site planClosed An accurately scaled development plan that shows existing conditions on a site as well as depicting details of proposed development. approval or certificate of appropriateness is otherwise required. The requirements of paragraph 3.22.2B below also apply where architectural drawings are required for site planClosed An accurately scaled development plan that shows existing conditions on a site as well as depicting details of proposed development. approval.

3.22.2. Application Requirements

A. An architectural review application shall be submitted in accordance with paragraph 3.2.4, Application Requirementss. Architectural review application documents shall contain, at a minimum, the information listed below unless expressly exempted by another provision of this Ordinance or if the Planning Director or designee makes the determination that less detailed information is required for adequate review. No processing or review of an architectural review application will proceed without the required information.

B. General Requirements

1. Title BlockClosed A usually rectangular space enclosed by right-of-way and occupied by or intended for buildings. – Name of project, type of review labeled. Architectural Review; submittal and revision dates; sheet size 36 inches by 48 inches maximum with index map and match lines if multiple sheets are required; graphic scale (not smaller than one inch to 32 feet on a standard architectural scale); property identification number.

2. Name, address and telephone number of ownerClosed Any person having charge of any real property according to the records held by the Register of Deeds., applicant and agent; name, address and telephone number of architect or other designer.

3. Elevations of all buildingClosed As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable. façades, to scale, and labeled with materials, colors, finished floor elevations, glazingClosed The portion of the building façade or external materials which are composed of glass or similar material. Glazing calculations include the glass used in the doors and windows of the building. calculations, and other details as necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards.

3.22.3. Action by the Planning Director

Upon review of the application and subject to the requirements of paragraph 3.22.2, Application Requirements, the Planning Director or designee shall approve the architectural review application provided the design meets all applicable requirements of this Ordinance. An architectural review approval shall expire after four years unless a building permitClosed A permit issued by the Inspections Department in conformance with the State Building Code. or other developmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. permit has been issued and remains continuously valid or if work not requiring a permit has been initiated, except that an architectural review application that proposes amending an approved site planClosed An accurately scaled development plan that shows existing conditions on a site as well as depicting details of proposed development. shall be considered a site planClosed An accurately scaled development plan that shows existing conditions on a site as well as depicting details of proposed development. amendment under paragraph 3.7.3C, Site Plan Amendments, and its approval shall expire at the same time as the approved site planClosed An accurately scaled development plan that shows existing conditions on a site as well as depicting details of proposed development. as amended.