(a) The purposes of the HP Board are to protect the value and appearance of property on which buildings are constructed or altered, to maintain a high character of community development, to protect the public health, safety, convenience and welfare and to protect real estate within the City from impairment or destruction of value. Such purposes shall be accomplished by the HP Board by regulating, according to accepted and recognized architectural principles and other applicable ordinances of the City. In reviewing, regulating and approving building plans, the HP Board shall consider and take cognizance of the development of adjacent, contiguous and neighboring buildings and properties for the purpose of achieving safe, harmonious and integrated development of related properties.
(b) The HP Board shall have the authority and it shall be the duty of the HP Board to review all applications filed in the Building Department to construct, renovate and alter storefronts and exterior of buildings in historical areas of the City.
(Ord. 7139-99. Passed 7-6-99.)