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302. Design Review. 302.1 Developer Submissions. Before commencement of construction of the Improvements or other works of improvement upon the Sites in a Phase, and as a Condition Precedent pursuant to Section 205, and at or prior to the times set forth herein, the Developer shall submit to the City any plans and drawings (collectively, the "Design Development Drawings") which may be required by the City with respect to any permits and entitlements which are required to be obtained to develop the Improvements, and such plans for the Improvements as required by the City in order for the Developer to obtain building and grading permits for the Improvements in such Phase. Within thirty (30) days after the City's disapproval or conditional approval of such plans, the Developer shall revise the portions of such plans identified by the City as requiring revisions and resubmit the revised plans to the City. 302.1.1 Special Development Requirements. The Design Development Drawings shall, to the extent compatible with Section 403 [Affordable Housing] and applicable design requirements of the City of Santa Ana, incorporate design elements and building practices that will reduce the maintenance and utility costs of home ownership, and also reduce the adverse environmental impacts otherwise associated with residential construction. Such design elements and practices may include, but are not limited to passive solar design, environmentally sensitive landscaping, installation of energy efficient furnaces and water heaters (Energy Star Appliances), and installation of high efficiency toilets. 302.2 City Review and Approval. The City and the Agency shall have all rights to review and approve or disapprove all Design Development Drawings and other required submittals in accordance with the Santa Ana Municipal Code, and nothing set forth in this Agreement shall be construed as the City/Agency's approval of any or all of the Design Development Drawings. 302.3 Basic Concept and Schematic Drawings. As provided herein, the Basic Concept and Schematic Drawings for the Project were submitted to and approved by the Agency concurrent with the Date of Agreement. The Basic Concept and Schematic Drawings generally depict all Improvements and include a site plan, all exterior elevations, renderings showing the exterior design, architectural style, and appearance of the affordable housing development, landscaping concepts, and the interior floor plans for each House to be developed. The objective of the Basic Concept and Schematic Drawings prepared and submitted by the Developer to the City was to provide reasonable opportunity to evaluate the aesthetic appearance, neighborhood compatibility, and general scope and quality of the Project on the Parcel. The Improvements shall be developed in accordance with the approved Basic Concept and Schematic Drawings and related documents, except for such changes which may be mutually agreed upon between the Developer and the Executive Director. Any such changes shall be within the limitations established in the approved Work Write-Up. In the event of any inconsistency between the Work Write-Up and the Basic Concept and Schematic Drawings, the approved Work Write-Up shall govern. 302.4 Revisions. Any and all change orders or revisions required by the City and its inspectors which are required under the Municipal Code and all other applicable Uniform Codes (e.g. Building, Plumbing, Fire, Electrical, etc.) and under other applicable laws and 22 EXHIBIT 4