A. The architectural review and historic preservation board shall perform the following functions when conducting review of architectural drawings or renderings which are required to be submitted with an application for a building permit and shall approve such plans prior to the issuance of the building permit. Such drawings or renderings shall be considered by the architectural review and historic preservation board in an endeavor to provide that the architectural and general appearance of the buildings, structures and grounds are in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and will not be detrimental to the orderly and harmonious development of the city or, in the case of commercial or manufacturing districts, will not impair the desirability of the neighborhood as a place to invest and/or work. The action of the architectural review and historic preservation board shall be based on a project design meeting those design standards established in Chapter 19.18 of this code.
B. The architectural review and historic preservation board shall perform the following functions regarding historic preservation:
1. Review proposals and make recommendations to the city council regarding the listing of historic resources on the City of Chico Historic Resources Inventory and the creation or modification of landmark overlay zoning districts; and
2. Approve or deny applications for certificates of appropriateness and certificates of demolition regarding the major alteration or demolition of structures, landmarks, or sites which are listed on the Historic Resources Inventory.
(Ord. 1239 §2 (part), Ord. 1259 §2 (part), Ord. 1322 §1, Ord. 1711 §3, Ord. 2410 §1)