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1 Design Review Process All the information in this packet is subject to change. The process is different for each situation, this is just a very simplified version of a typical example. If you have specific questions about your Design Review Process, contact the Planning and Zoning Department. WHEN WOULD YOU NEED DESIGN REVIEW? - If there will be revisions to an existing commercial or multi-unit residential building’s exterior elevations, landscaping, site, or signage in any zone. OR - If there will be new construction of a commercial building, landscaping, or signage in any zone. OR - Construction of two or more residential units. OR - Residential in the Central Business District (CBD). BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THE DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS To find out what uses are permitted/conditional/prohibited within the zone: - Go to Eagle City Code 8-2-3 - Scroll until you find your desired use, then use the table to see if the use is permitted or conditional in the zone of your parcel. If there is not a P or C, the use is prohibited on that zone. *If the zoning includes you will need to check the development agreement for permitted uses. See the following link to find them. This is not included in the City Code. * City of Eagle Development Agreements The Economic Development Department serves as your initial point of contact and will assist you through the process. Contact Information: o Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] o Call: Robin Collins ([PHONE REDACTED]) or Katie Wright ([PHONE REDACTED]) ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 - If your property needs a rezone, refer to the Rezone Application and contact P&Z to schedule a pre-application meeting. - If the desired use is conditional on the property, refer to the Conditional Use Application before continuing. IF DESIRED USE IS PERMITTED: - Contact the Planning & Zoning Department to set up a design review pre-application meeting. Be prepared with the address of the property. o Email: Planning & Zoning. o Call: [PHONE REDACTED] - Pre-application meeting o Schedule this before you get too far in your process and have a basic idea of what you are going to be doing. o Discuss the changes to the building or site or the new building that the applicant wants to construct. o Determine whether the application will be processed at an administrative level or Board Level (DR). This will be determined based on the level of changes being proposed to the size/lot/building. The ultimate decision is determined by the Zoning Administrator. - Submit the Design Review Application to the Planning & Zoning Department o Design Review Application o Design Review: Sign Application o Design Review: Staff Level Sign Application - If the application stays at staff level: o The Planning and Zoning staff will review the application. In approximately 3-4 weeks (this time includes the 10-day appeal process), the applicant will receive a conditional approval or receive a denial. • If given conditional approval the applicant must comply with the conditions of approval. If denied, the process does not move forward. • If the applicant choses to appeal the conditions or denial, there is a 10-day window in which those must be appealed. Design Review Appeal Application - If the application goes to the Design Review Board: o Approximately 35 days after submittal there will be a Design Review Board meeting where the application will be reviewed, and the Board will make recommendations or continue the item. o Two weeks after the application has been acted on by the Board, there will be a second Design Review meeting where the Findings will be approved or denied. o If the Findings are approved, the application will go to the next City Council meeting where City Council will make a final decision. If approved, the applicant must comply with the conditions that the City Council approves. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 If denied, the process does not move forward. ONCE THE APPLICANT IS APPROVED AND HAS COMPLIED WITH THE CONDITIONS: - A zoning certificate will be issued. o This is required to submit a building permit application. o Other building department Information. Commercial Building & Tenant Improvement - Submit Building plans o New Buildings and Additions Requirements o Must be submitted to: One complete set of plans to Eagle Sewer District (proof of payment/exemption required) One complete set of plans to Ada County Highway District (ACHD Impact Fee Certificate/Letter of Exemption required) One complete set of plans to Eagle Fire Department Contact Central Health District to find out if they require a set of plans. - There will be a pre-construction meeting with the Building Department. o For info on the pre-construction meeting, click here. - Building permit is issued. - Build and landscape the site. - Once construction is complete, applicant will need to request a final inspection from Planning and Zoning. See page nine (10) of this packet. - Obtain all sign offs required on the Occupancy Permit form prior to a Building Department final inspection. o DISCLAIMER: Other departments may also require final inspections. o For more information on the Building Permit Process. Commercial Building & Tenant Improvement I Eagle, ID (cityofeagle.org) RESOURCES TO HELP YOU THROUGH THE DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION PROCESS: - The address of your property - The zone of your property: Contact the Planning & Zoning Department - The uses of the property (based on the zone): Eagle City Code: 8-2-3 - If your property is in the Central Business District: Map is on the last 2 pages of the Eagle Architectural and Design Book o Additional information can be found: Eagle City Code 8-2A-5 - When you will need a Master Sign Plan with your Design Review Sign Application: Eagle City Code: 8-2A-8 - The Building Height and Lot Requirement Regulations: Eagle City Code: 8-2-4