1. Any exterior alteration in the Old Town design district.

2. Any new structure in the Old Town design district.

3. Any new or remodeled large retail structure meeting the applicability criteria in TMC 18.145.030.

4. Major public improvements, when referred to the committee by the city council.

1. Alteration to existing property that involves only a change in exterior paint color.

2. Any new or replacement wall, fence, commercial sign, or awning.

3. Changes to the interior of the structure unless interior features are cited as a significant part of a structure’s nomination to the National Register, or as a significant factor in the designation of the structure as a Talent landmark.

4. Maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature that does not entail a change in design or materials.

5. Remediation of Unsafe Conditions. Construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, demolition or removal of any feature when the building official evaluates the situation and determines that such action is required for public safety because the structure poses imminent danger that cannot be rectified otherwise is exempt.

6. Civic infrastructure construction, upgrade and improvement, including, but not limited to, street, sidewalk, and curb; sewer, water, electric, and gas utility, except when referred to committee by the council, as stated above in subsection (A)(4) of this section.

1. The city’s standard design review form.

2. A narrative description of the project addressing each of the review criteria listed in the design standards or any other applicable design standards and guidelines adopted by ordinance.

3. Accurate scale drawings of the proposed alteration or new structure, including, at a minimum, elevation drawings of the proposed design. Elevations must include sufficient detail to show scale, bulk, building materials, and architectural details of the structure.

4. Specifications of the materials to be used for exterior surfaces and trim.

5. Illustrations of existing conditions and historic photos of the original and adjoining structures may be required for design review at the request of the committee or the city planner.

6. For new structures or exterior alterations to existing structures, the application shall include an accurate plot plan showing the location of all existing and proposed structures, nonstructural improvements such as driveways, trees and fences, and exterior alterations as defined in TMC 18.175.020. The plot plan shall also show the distances of all new and proposed structures and other improvements from property lines.

1. Applicant submits an application form to the city planner, who shall review the application for completeness, then place the application on the agenda for a regularly scheduled meeting of the committee. The planner may also recommend arranging a site visit in advance of the regular meeting. Applications are due no less than two weeks before the scheduled meeting date.

2. The committee shall conduct the design review within 45 days of submission of a complete application and shall make a recommendation to the planner or planning commission.

1. A recommendation to the city planner or planning commission that the project be approved as submitted. A recommendation may include suggested conditions of approval appropriate for the integrity of the district, building or site; or

2. Findings that the project as submitted does not meet the intent and purposes of this chapter, in which case the applicant may request a hearing before the planning commission.

1. Types I and II. The city planner will consider the recommendation of the committee and either issue or not issue a design review permit, which will detail the work that has been approved to be done and any conditions of approval. If the planner acts contrary to the recommendation of the committee, he or she shall detail the reasons for the decision and report the change to the committee at the next scheduled meeting.

2. Type III. The city planner will include the recommendation in its report to the planning commission on applications over which they have jurisdiction. The commission may make use of, use in part, or disregard the recommendation, but should detail its reasons for accepting or not accepting the recommendation when making its findings.