17.59.020 Applicability.
A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all lands located within the area bounded to the west by Adams Street, to the north by 4th Street, to the east by Kirby Street, and to the south by 1st Street. Lands immediately adjacent to the west of Adams Street, from 1st Street to 4th Street, are also subject to the provisions of this chapter.
B. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to the following activities conducted within the above described area:
1. All new building construction;
2. Any exterior building or site alteration; and,
3. All new signage.
C. This ordinance shall not apply to the following activities or uses:
1. Maintenance of the exterior of an existing structure, such as re-roofing, re-siding, or repainting where similar materials and colors are used that comply with this chapter;
2. Interior remodeling; and,
3. Single-family detached housing.
D. The planning director shall determine whether any proposed maintenance activity complies with this ordinance and whether the proposed activity is subject to the review procedures contained in this chapter.
E. This ordinance shall apply only to those portions of a building or sign that are proposed for construction or modification and shall not extend to other elements of the building or sign that may be out of compliance with the requirements of this ordinance (i.e., a permit to replace a single window shall not require that all other windows on the building that may be out of compliance with this ordinance to be replaced, unless such action is initiated by the property owner). However, if a building should be destroyed due to fire, accident, or an act of God, the new or replacement structure shall be rebuilt to conform to the requirements of this ordinance. (Ord. 5034 §2, 2017; Ord. 4797 §1, 2003).