It is the responsibility of the Heritage and Landmarks Commission to ensure that the purposes of this section are implemented, and to perform the following duties (Ord. 1469, 2018):
A. Adopt rules to govern its deliberations and decisions, including a method to record its proceedings.
B. Carry out the duties described for it in this ordinance and assist the Planning Director, Planning Commission and City Council on historic preservation matters (Ord. 1469, 2018).
C. Maintain and update an inventory of historic resources within the city, as provided under section 16.110.035.
D. Review and render decisions on all proposals to alter the exterior of a Historic Landmark or contributing resource within a designated Historic District subject to the procedures and criteria set forth in section 16.110.080.
(Ord. 1584, 2022)
E. Review and make recommendations on application of the Historical Protection Overlay Zone, as provided under section 16.110.045.
F. Review and render decisions on proposals to alter the exterior of a Historic Landmark subject to the procedures and criteria set forth in section 16.110.080.
G. Review and render decisions on all proposed new construction subject to a building permit on property where a Historic Landmark is locatiod or within a Historic District, subject to the procedures and criteria set forth in section 16.110.080.
(Ord. 1584, 2022)
H. Review all requests for demolition of a historic landmark or contributing resource, as provided under section 16.110.075.
I. Review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on all Conditional Use applications under section 16.38.
J. Review and make recommendations on all partitions and subdivisions of designated properties, as provided under section 16.110.085.
K. Disseminate information to educate the public as to local, state and federal laws protecting antiquities and historic places.
L. Act as consultant for local preservation groups, educational workshops, signage and monumentation projects, and other similar projects.
M. Advise interest groups, agencies, boards, commissions, and citizens on matters relating to historic preservation within the city.
O. The Heritage and Landmarks Commission shall support the enforcement of all state laws relating to historic preservation. (Ord. 905, 1994; Ord. 1061, 2000; renumb., mod. by Ord. 1584, 2022)