About the Board

The Architectural Review Board consists of seven members appointed to staggered terms of two years; not less than two members shall have professional experience as an architect, landscape architect, engineer, designer or draftsman, and two members shall be persons with experience in the building industry. Two of the seven members shall also be members of the Historic Resources Committee.

The Board was created by ordinance to grant architectural approval where required by City zoning laws in order to promote the orderly and harmonious development of the City and to protect the City's architectural heritage.

The Board also performs such other duties relating to architectural review services as the Council may require by ordinance or resolution.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: IF YOU ARE ACCESSING OUR MUNICIPAL CODE ON-LINE, PLEASE VERIFY ALL FLOOR AREA RATIOS AND SETBACKS WITH OUR PLANNERS BEFORE WORKING WITH A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL.

Members of the public should contact the Community Development Department, at (831) 648-3190, for up to date information concerning hours that the planners are available, which are typically only the certain hours in the morning, Monday through Friday.

Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are typically posted on the web 48 hours prior to the meeting. All agendas will be accessible for approximately 24 months. Minutes for previous meetings are available by contacting the Community Development Department.