(A) The Commission shall review all activities which are proposed for a heritage preservation site within the city.
(B) The Commission shall review activities in accordance with this subchapter and bylaws as adopted by the Commission.
(1) To initiate review by the Commission, the owner or designated representative of a heritage preservation site shall prepare and submit plans to the city detailing all proposed activities. Upon receipt of the plans and refundable fee in accordance with the bylaws established by the Commission, the proposed activities shall be considered by the Commission.
(2) Following review of the proposed activities and detailed plans and application of the design review guidelines, the Commission shall forward its recommendation and certificate of approval to the Building Official as necessary and other persons interested or affected by the proposal at the discretion of the Commission. The Building Official shall deny any building permit application for work proposed on a heritage preservation site which has not been first considered by the Commission or is inconsistent with recommendations made by the Commission.
(3) If the owner or designated representative of a heritage preservation site objects to the recommendations made by the Commission, an appeal may be made to the City Council. In considering an appeal, the City Council will review all information generated relative to the proposed project and thereafter issue a decision by resolution of the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 2-162) (Res. 1997-16, passed 6-17-1997)