(a) The Commission shall have the sole power to permit, by approval of the application of any property owner, the demolition, construction, preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation, of any home, commercial establishment, or other structure that has been designated as a historic site, landmark, building, or as having historic significance, or new construction within a historic district, and as is prescribed in this chapter.
(b) The Commission shall determine the appropriateness of the application regarding demolition, construction, preservation, restoration, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of structures within the designated historic district or of a designated historic site, landmark, structure, or building.
(c) The Commission shall conduct or cause to be conducted a continuing survey of cultural resources in the community according to guidelines established by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
(d) The Commission may make recommendations for designation of historic landmarks, sites, buildings, structures, or districts to the appropriate governing body as designated in this chapter.
(e) The Commission shall establish and use written guidelines for the conservation of designated local landmarks and historic districts in decisions on requests for permits for alterations, demolition, or additions to listed historic landmarks, buildings, and sites or the same within a historic district.
(f) The Commission shall act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of local government regarding the protection of local cultural resources.
(g) The Commission shall work toward the continuing education of citizens within the City regarding historic preservation issues and concerns.
(h) The Commission shall seek expertise when considering a National Register nomination and other actions, which could include but is not limited to, archaeological, architectural history, history, or other related decisions, which are normally evaluated by a professional in a specific discipline, and that discipline is not represented on the Commission, before rendering its decision.
(i) The Commission shall conduct or encourage members to attend training or educational sessions at least once a year, or in-depth consultation with the SHPO, pertaining to work and functions of the Commission or on specific historic preservation issues.
(j) Additional responsibilities may be undertaken by the Commission upon mutual agreement between the SHPO and the City of Canton Administration.
(Ord. 103-2017. Passed 5-8-17.)