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Section 5. Amendments. Section 1013 of the Roseville City Code is hereby amended by adding Section 1013.05, Procedure for Setback Permit, as follows: Section 1013.05 Procedure for Setback Permit. A. Purpose. The purpose of the setback permit is to encourage residents to upgrade and improve their properties, while maintaining the overall character of the community. B. Procedure for Setback Permit. An owner ofland may file an application for a setback permit as defined in subsection 1 below by paying the fee set forth in Section 1014.03 of this Title and providing a completed application and supporting documents as set forth by the Community Development Department. The application shall then be referred to the Development Review Committee as set forth in subsection 2 of this Section. -In the event that the Committee and contiguous property owners unanimously recommend approval of said setback permit, the setback permit may be issued by the Community Development Director. In the event the setback permit is not issued by the Community Development Director, or if the applicant does not find the conditions placed on such a permit per subsection 1013.05(B)(10) acceptable, the applicant may proceed as provided in Section 1013.02, and the original fee shall be applied to the fee as required for a variance. 1. A "setback permit" is a reduction of the front, side or rear yard setbacks of principal and accessory structures in either R-1 or R-2 Districts, or to the residential driveway restrictions in subsection 703.04B of this Code. 2. The Development Review Committee shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall include the Community Development Director. For the purpose of setback permit review and recommendation, the Development Review Committee shall be advisory to the Community Development Director. The Community Development Director (or designee) may also request review of applications from other City departments or public agencies. (Current members of the Development Review Committee include the Community Development Director, Chief Code Enforcement Officer, Public Works Director (or designee), City Manager (or designee), City Planner, Park & Recreation Director (or designee), Police Chief (or designee, and Fire Marshal.) 3. The Community Development Director (or designee) shall, in writing, seek comment from contiguous property owners before considering a request for a setback permit. 4. The Community Development Director (or designee) shall schedule an administrative hearing before the Development Review Committee, the time and place for which shall be set by the Community Development Director (or designee). The applicant and contiguous property owners shall be notified by the Community Development Director (or designee) of such time and place in writing not less than five (5) days prior to such hearing. The Community Development Director (or designee) may inform additional property owners if a determination is made that such additional notification is merited. 5. In addition to other requirements of this Section, the Committee, in recommending approval of a setback permit, shall find that a minimum of eight (8) of the following site conditions are present: a. One car garage or less is located on the site. b. The proposed project improves the design or livability of the structure. c. The proposed project improves the terrain or a drainage issue. d. The original reason or need for the setback permit was not created by the current owner.