1. Any new or reconstructed single-family detached dwellings or duplexes which are two (2) story or exceed twenty (20) feet in height when measured in conformance with Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.08.295.

2. Addition of a new second story of any size on an existing single-story residence.

3. Second story additions of three hundred and one (301) square feet or more to existing two (2) story single-family dwellings or duplexes.

4. Attached additions to, or a detached accessory structure on, existing single-family or duplex property, which also requires a Floor Area Ratio Exception permit from the Larkspur Planning Commission pursuant to Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.35.060.

5. Any multifamily residence, structure or combination of residences.

6. Any addition to, or exterior alteration of, an existing multifamily residence, grouping of residential structures, or combination of residences.

7. Any business or professional office, commercial, or industrial building and structure.

8. Any addition to, or exterior alteration of, existing business and professional offices, commercial or industrial buildings and associated structures.

9. Any proposed public or private assembly building and structure.

10. Sign programs (as provided in Larkspur Municipal Code Chapter 18.60).

11. Major changes to the exterior of historic structures (i.e., buildings situated on property zoned H, Combining Heritage Preservation District, or listed on the National Register or Larkspur’s Inventory of Historic Resources) that do not qualify as minor under Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.64.025(A), including projects where only a building or demolition permit is required. Said changes shall include but are not limited to replacing windows, doors, molding, siding, changes in materials or any changes deemed by the Community Development Director or Larkspur’s Historic Preservation Consultant to significantly affect the historic or architectural character of the property.

12. Projects involving new construction or changes to an existing structure for which a discretionary land use permit from the Planning Commission is required pursuant to this title.

13. Any project not specifically exempted under Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.64.020 or listed under Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.64.025 which the Community Development Director determines shall be heard by the Planning Commission. (Ord. 1062 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1051 § 5, 2020)