18B.700.710 Form-Based Code Review.
A. Purpose. The purpose of form-based code review is to ensure that all development in the Downtown District implements the downtown plan.
B. Applicability. All development requiring a land use or building permit in the Downtown District shall be subject to form-based code review.
C. Review Process. Form-based code review is a Process I application type under LMC 18A.20.080. Review shall be conducted concurrently with any related planning review process or building permit, including consideration of the proposal as a planned action (Ordinance No. 696), and is subject to Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Article I.
D. Preapplication Conference. A preapplication conference (see LMC 18A.20.015) is required for all development in the Downtown District. The preapplication conference shall be conducted in accordance with LMC 18A.20.015. The site plan, landscaping plan, and building design may be conceptual in form for the preapplication conference.
E. Submittal Requirements. Applications for form-based code review shall be filed with the Community and Economic Development Department. All projects submitted for form-based code review shall be subject to the submittal requirements in Chapter 18A.20.050(H) , Article I, Project Permit Applications. Additional information or materials may be requested during the review process if the Community Development Director determines they are necessary for proper review of the application. Request for additional materials shall not affect the determination of completeness under Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Article I, but is subject to Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Article I, Time Limitations.
F. Review Decision. The Community Development Director shall provide the applicant with a written decision either approving, denying, or approving the application with modifications and/or conditions of approval. In such case that the application is processed in conjunction with a Process III or higher permit application under the provisions of Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Article I, Permit Procedures, the Community Development Director shall provide a written recommendation to either approve, deny, or approve with modifications and/or conditions of approval to the appropriate decision-making body for the higher process permit, as listed in LMC 18A.20.080.
G. Review Standards. A decision on a form-based code review application shall be based on the standard criteria for Process I permits in LMC 18A.20.080 and the following:
1. Consistency with the vision and policies of the Lakewood comprehensive plan.
2. Consistency with the vision and objectives of the downtown plan in LMC 18B.100.110.
3. Compliance with the standards in this title.
4. Compliance with the downtown planned action ordinance (Ordinance No. 696).
H. Amendments to Approved Applications. Applicants wishing to amend approved applications may submit the amendment to the Community Development Director for review. The application shall meet the submittal requirements of subsection (C) of this section unless waived by the Community Development Director. A preapplication conference is not required, but is encouraged for amended applications that incorporate major changes. [Ord. 726 § 2(Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 695 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018.]