(A) Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the purposes of any demolition, new construction, alteration, modification, or addition to a historic property, a certificate of appropriateness from the Commission shall be required. Any building permit or other permit not issued in conformity with this section shall be considered void. The penalties provided for violations of the building code will apply to violations of this chapter.
(B) The certificate shall be a standard form, signed by either the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman of the Commission, stating that the requested demolition, moving, or change to the exterior appearance of a structure is approved by the Commission. Application for a certificate of appropriateness must be made by the owner of the property or by his or her authorized representative or agent. Action relating to applications for a certificate of appropriateness must be taken by the Commission within 45 days of receipt by the Commission of complete and proper applications for a certificate of appropriateness. The Building Official is authorized to issue a certificate of appropriateness for maintenance and repair, as described in this chapter, without approval by the Commission.
(Ord., passed 6-8-93; Am. Ord. 03-008, passed 4-8-03; Am. Ord. 14-016, passed 11-11-14)