Appendix 3. Zoning mandates.

(a)

Ordinance. The business district construction review board ordinance cites the authority for the BDCRB to review and recommend disposition for proposed development plans. The mandates are to be used to establish and standardize development in the Hill Country Village Business B-1, B-2, and B-3 Zoning Districts; hereafter referred to as business zoning districts. These standards address all exterior construction changes in the business zoning districts and apply to additions and renovations if 50 percent or more of the exterior portion or facade are replaced. All buildings, structures, objects, and sites must go through the design review process outlined in BDCRB ordinance before any alteration may be made to a building, structure, object, or site. NOTE: The standards in this document do not require property owners or tenants to initiate repairs or modifications to existing developments; and there is no deadline by which properties must come into "compliance." The standards are meant to be used when a property owner or tenant initiates a construction project, either to alter the exterior of an existing structure or to construct a new one.

(b)

Using the standards. Property owners, real estate agents, tenants, contractors and architects shall use these standards when planning projects in the business zoning districts of Hill Country Village. This will help establish an appropriate direction for design efforts. All applicants are encouraged to hold a pre-application conference with the city administrator prior to submitting an application. Applications for a construction permit must include a site plan and elevation information as well as other permits and documents as required by zoning or other appropriate ordinances. Prior to issuance of a permit, the BDCRB will determine if the proposed project meets the intent of the BDCRB zoning ordinance and the design standards as presented in this document. If any applicant, developer or owner should differ in opinion with the review findings of the BDCRB, they may appeal such decision to the city council.