City Ordinance #09-2002 mandates the applicability and procedures of the Design Review process for anyone seeking a building permit. The text of this ordinance and amendments, if any, are available at City Hall. However, these Guidelines seek to be more focused geographically (C-4 Zoning) and more specific in scope. They address those parts of the downtown environment that are the responsibility of both the private and public sector. Additionally, they discuss maintenance requirements that are an important part of the downtown vitality, yet not a part of the permit process.

The applicant, the Design Review Board, the City, the building Owners, and the tenants should use these guidelines in addition to the applicable, City and State building life safety and health codes, to make design and operational decisions within the C-4 Zoning Central Core Business District.