§ 52-272. General provisions.

Design review is required for new construction and substantial renovation of existing buildings in the form of a site plan with a table which describes clearly how the site meets the requirements of this section. Site plans shall be reviewed as per the standard requirements for site plans according to this article. Substantial renovation means:

(1)

Alterations to the exterior of existing buildings that change the placement or design of windows, doors or other exterior features of the building such as coping or pilasters.

(2)

An increase in the floor area of the building greater than ten percent.

(3)

Alterations of the exterior of existing building materials greater than ten percent of the surface area of the front facade, excluding painting of existing painted exterior materials where paint colors fall within those described in this section.

(Code 1994, § 12.1007(C))