11-04-02: APPLICABILITY:

   1.   Generally: The requirements of this Chapter 11-04 shall apply to all new development and redevelopment pursuant to Section 11-01-04, Applicability, unless otherwise provided in another Section of this Code.

   2.   Activities That Require Compliance with Specific Standards:

      A.   Construction of any new primary or accessory structure on a lot shall require compliance with all standards in this Chapter unless an exception is stated in the Code.

      B.   Table 11-04.1 identifies the design and development standards contained within this Chapter 11-04 , Development and Design Standards and the development review decision where compliance with these standards is required. However, nothing in these standards shall exempt development activity from complying with all applicable standards of this Code.  

      C.   Section 11-05-06 , Nonconformities, identifies activities that trigger full and limited compliance for legal nonconforming site and structures with specific development standards contained within this Code.

      A.   In addition to the standards in this Section, all Residential Small Lot development, Multiple-Family Dwelling, mixed-use, and nonresidential development shall comply with the standards and other mandatory content in the adopted Citywide Design Standards and Guidelines and the Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines.

         (1)   The Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines shall apply to all Multiple-Family Dwelling, mixed-use, and nonresidential development in the Downtown Planning Area.

         (2)   The Citywide Design Standards and Guidelines shall apply to all Residential Small Lot development, Multiple-Family Dwelling, mixed-use, and nonresidential development outside of the Downtown Planning Area.

   B.   In the event of a conflict between the standards in this Chapter 11-04, Development and Design Standards and applicable standards in the Citywide or Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines, the provision requiring the higher level of visual building quality and interest, as determined by the Planning Director, shall apply. (Ord. 27-23, 7-18-2023, eff. 12-1-2023; amd. Ord. 43-23, 12-5-2023; Ord. 25-25, 6-24-2025)