About the Design Review Board

The Del Mar Design Review process is intended to preserve and improve the scenic amenities of Del Mar and to protect the city's natural environment, its scenic vistas and the community's overall aesthetic quality. As part of the review process, application proposals are evaluated by the Design Review Board for their consistency with the provisions of the Del Mar Community (General) Plan and with the City's Zoning Ordinance as well as consistency with the applicable Design Review standards, found in the Design Review Ordinance (DRO). 

Volunteering on the Design Review Board is a great opportunity for residents who want to participate in preserving Del Mar's unique community character.   

Volunteer Requirements

Residency Requirement

Per Del Mar Municipal Code section 2.28.020 Design Review Board Membership, members of the Design Review Board must be registered voters of the City of Del Mar,  maintain residency within the City for no less than six months prior to appointment, and maintain residence and be physically present in the City of Del Mar for at least six months per calendar year.  
 

Form 700

The Political Reform Act (Government Code Sections 81000-91015) requires certain individuals to publicly disclose their personal assets and income by completing a Form 700 to ensure there are no financial conflicts of interest created by their new appointment. Forms 700s are filed annually in April and upon assuming or leaving office.

For information about the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700 please go to http://www.fppc.ca.gov/. The Assuming Office Form 700 must be filed within thirty (30) days of assuming office. The Form 700 should be filed with the Administrative Services Department. 

Ready to Apply?

Interested citizens should complete a Citizen Interest Form and submit it to the City of Del Mar’s Administrative Services Department. There are multiple options to complete the form:

• Complete an application online by clicking the green apply button;  
• Download and fill out the Citizen Interest Form;
• Download and hand write the  Citizen Interest Form - printable;
• Or pick up a hard copy at City Hall.

Forms should be submitted to City of Del Mar, Administrative Services Department, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014.