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A. The Design Review Board may delegate to the Planning Director the authority to approve applications for design review for minor exterior alteration of any building or structure in any district requiring design review, or to approve any other application for design review which has been approved in concept by the Design Review Board.

B. In considering an application for design review, the Design Review Board, or the Planning Director, as the case may be, shall determine whether:

1. The design of the proposal would be compatible with the neighborhood and with the general visual character of Sebastopol;

2. The design provides appropriate transitions and relationships to adjacent properties and the public right-of-way;

3. It would not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood;

4. The design is internally consistent and harmonious;

5. The design is in conformity with any guidelines and standards adopted pursuant to this chapter.

C. The Design Review Board, or the Planning Director, as the case may be, shall render approval only in conformity with subsection (B)(2) of this section, and such other resolutions and actions of the Design Review Board establishing standards and guidelines.

D. The Design Review Board, or the Planning Director, as the case may be, may designate such condition(s) in connection with the design review application it deems necessary to secure the purposes of this code, and may require such guarantee and evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with. (Ord. 1111, 2018)