Architectural Review, Single-Family Residential (ARSF): Application & Information Packet

Single-Family Architectural Review (ARSF)

Applicability

New single-family houses and substantial exterior changes and additions to houses require ARSF. Please see the criteria below and use the ARSF trigger worksheet to determine if an addition requires review. ARSF applies to:

• Any new single-family house, duplex, triplex, quadplex, and/or townhouse construction;
• Any addition or alteration to an existing single-family house when it results in:
  • A 35% or more expansion of the structure’s footprint (area covered by the ground floor of the dwelling); 
  • An increase in building height of 35% or more; or
  • A 35% or more expansion of the structure's existing wall plane.
• The creation of a new dwelling unit or units through conversion of an existing residential structure, resulting in a duplex, triplex, or quadplex.

Application

Anyone undertaking a construction project on a single-family house that meets any of the above criteria must apply for ARSF through the Planning Division prior to building permit application through the Building Division.  ARSF approval is a staff decision and can take several business days.