The Commission shall have the following responsibilities and advisory functions that shall be in addition to any other powers, responsibilities and functions specified in this chapter:
(A) Act as a body or committee to give advice to property owners concerning treatment of the historical and visual characteristics of their properties, such as color schemes, gardens and landscape features and minor decorative elements;
(B) Propose to Town Council changes to this chapter or any other ordinance, and propose new ordinances or laws relating to historical properties or relating to a total program for the protection and/or development of the historic resources of the town and its environment;
(C) Communicate with other town boards, commissions or with agencies of the town or other governmental units to offer or request assistance, aid, guidance or advice concerning matters under its purview or of mutual interest;
(D) Report violations of this chapter with respect to historic properties to the Zoning Administrator;
(E) Accept funds granted to the Commission for preservation purposes from private individuals and organizations;
(F) Organize itself and conduct its business;
(G) Investigate and instigate the designation of properties as “historic”; and
(H) Review applications for construction, renovations, additions or demolitions before submittal to the Planning Board and/or the Board of Adjustment.
(Ord. passed 3-14-2005; Ord. passed 5- -2014; Ord. passed 10-10-2016; Ord. passed 3-14-2019, § 1132)