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18.20.010 13. All covered front porches that are located in the front yard setback area in the R-1, RM zoning districts and PUD zoned residential properties referencing the R-1/RM development standards of this code. The zoning administrator may refer any of the above items to the planning commission for review and action. C. Modifications or deviations from an approved plan, if deemed substantial by the zoning administrator, shall be reviewed in accordance with the proce- dures for the original use or structure classification. D. In the event a new or modified use or structure is not visible from any public street or area held open to the public, the zoning administrator may defer review altogether or administra- tively process the application. (Ord. 1876 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1743, 1998; Ord. 1738 § 1, 1998; Ord. 1612 § 2, 1993; Ord. 1600 § 1, 1993; Ord. 1591 § 2, 1993) 18.20.020 Powers -Duties: The planning commission or zoning administrator shall have the following powers and duties: A. In making decisions, approve, ap- prove with modifications or conditions, or deny an application. B. Require such improvements, ei- ther on or off site, which are reasonably related to the project and are in the best interests of the public health, safety, or general welfare, or which are necessary in order to mitigate adverse environ- mental effects disclosed in an environ- mental assessment, negative declara- tion, EIR/EIS, etc. C. Conform the project to the goals and policies of the general plan, and relevant specific plan, and/or the pur- poses and objectives of the zoning district. D. Prepare pamphlets for distribution describing the policies and procedures to be used by architects and builders under this chapter. E. Determine such application re- quirements as may be required to carry out its duties. F. Initiate and recommend to the city council amendments to the zoning ordinance in order to further the pur- poses of design review. (Ord. 1612 § 2, 1993; Ord. 1591 § 2, 1993) 18.20.030 Scope Of Review - Criteria: A. The planning commission or zoning administrator shall review site plans, landscape plans, building archi- tecture and such other plans and reports (grading plans, EIR/negative declara- tions, etc.) as may be required to pre- serve and enhance the city's aesthetic values and ensure the preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare. The planning commission and zoning administrator review of project plans shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Preservation of the natural beauty of the city and the project site's rela- tionship to it; 2. Appropriate relationship of the proposed building to its site, including transition with streetscape, public views of the buildings, and scale of buildings within its site and adjoining buildings; (Pleasanton July 2003) 496