§ 23-23.3. Review.

a.

Unless otherwise specified in this article, the site plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Director for conformity with the provisions of this Article.

b.

The Planning Director shall review each application for conformity with applicable Villa Park Municipal Code provisions.

c.

The Planning Director shall review each application for architectural considerations in order to preserve the architectural integrity of a predominant style and/or to consider compatibility with surrounding homes within a neighborhood. The Planning Director may seek third party advice or counsel, to include subcommittees as created by the City Council, to determine architectural integrity and that the style is compatible with the predominant style of the subject neighborhood. When this chapter or any other provision of law requires a ministerial review process, the review of architectural style and neighborhood compatibility shall be limited to a determination whether the materials and design of the proposed structure would substantially comply with applicable design standards and shall not constitute a "project" for purposes of Section 21000 et seq. of the Public Resources Code.

d.

If the proposal, with any changes noted by the City, is fully consistent with the provisions of this Article, the Planning Director or a staff member, authorized by the Director, shall sign the site plan to indicate site plan review approval and shall notify the applicant of such.

e.

If the proposal, as determined by the Planning Director, is not consistent with the provisions and intent of this Article, the Planning Director shall request modifications as deemed necessary in order to conform the application to said Article. Noncompliance by the applicant shall be deemed as a withdrawal of the Site Plan Review Application.

(Ord. #2005-515, § 1; Ord. #2018-608, § 3)