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Section 3-53. Design commission review; failure to review. (a) Each completed permit or variance application, together with all accompanying information shall be forwarded promptly by the director through the County planning director to the design commission for its review and action. (b) Within thirty calendar days after receipt of the completed application from the director, the design commission shall provide its written recommendation(s) to the director. If a recommendation is not received within the allotted period, the director shall act on the request in accordance with Section 3-18 or 3-23, as the case may be. An extension may be granted by the director only upon the written consent of the applicant. Section 3-54. Guidelines for review. (a) 'The design commission and the director, when reviewing an application under [his article, shall consider the following guidelines, as well as those found in the Master Plan for Kailua- Kona. In the event a conflict exists between any requirement of this chapter and the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona, the more restrictive or specific requirement shall prevail: (1) Relationship to Building, Site, and Surroundings: Fitting each sign to its surroundings shall be a prime consideration. A sign shall complement the building it identifies and the theme of the Kailua Village way of life as described in the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. It shall be a planned feature, reflecting the architectural scale, design, and color of the building or structure. (2) Size and Number: The overall size and number of signs shall minimally dominate the property or the building which it identifies. (3) Shape: The shape of the sign shall seek to aesthetically and functionally emphasize the message and not compete with the architecture of the building. (4) Lettering: Subtleness, proportion, and design shall be emphasized in sign copy and lettering. (5) Illumination: When an illuminated sign is used, the light intensity, color illumination, and the careful screening of the light source shall be considered (6) Landscaping: A freestanding sign should offer an opportunity for landscaping treatment at its base. (7) Material: The use of any material which is compatible to the village atmosphere of Kailua shall be encouraged. Material includes, but is not limited to, wood, stone, canvas, rope, brushed or textured metal, or glass. (8) Color. The use of any natural or earthtone color that is not gaudy or clashing shall be encouraged. 26