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A. Purpose. The purpose of the design review process is to allow for architectural and design review of new construction and exterior improvements to buildings and developments in the downtown and Vancouver Central Park areas prior to or in conjunction with a formal land use approval. Specifically, this chapter’s purpose is to:

1. Preserve the character and quality of the City’s cultural, historical and architectural heritage.

2. Protect certain public investments and ensure compatibility between public and private developments.

3. Encourage innovation and flexibility in design of new developments while maintaining standards necessary to protect the public interest.

4. Ensure design compatibility between existing and new development.

5. Promote qualities in the built environment that enhance the value of the area to the community.

6. Ensure compliance of development projects with adopted City design guidelines and plans. (Ord. M-3959 § 11, 07/19/2010; Ord. M-3643, 01/26/2004)