The powers and functions of the ARB with respect to administering this chapter are as follows:
(a) Architectural and Design Guidelines. Review applications for development which shall include, but not be limited to, additions, alterations, fences, landscaping, awnings, parking lots and signs and take final action relating to their compliance with all applicable architectural and design guidelines and requirements.
(b) Certificates of Appropriateness. Review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and take final action relating to the construction, erection, alteration, removal, moving or demolition of any building or structure in the downtown area.
(c) Amendment to Architectural Guidelines. The ARB may, at any time, recommend to Council for consideration any amendment or supplement to the "Design Guidelines for Downtown Canton, July 2003" that it deems appropriate. Periodically, the ARB shall study and review the architectural design standards in light of circumstances then existing and may recommend to Council amendments or updates, if any, that the ARB deems appropriate. If the ARB determines that no amendments or updates are appropriate or necessary, it shall report this fact to Council.
(Ord. 70-2022. Passed 3-28-22.)