1167.06 PROCEDURE FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS.

   (a)   The application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be made on such forms as prescribed by the Zoning Inspector, along with such plans, drawings, specifications and other materials as may be needed by the Design Review Board to make a determination. At a minimum, such information shall include the following:

      (1)   A site plan showing building outlines, dimensions, and landscaping.

      (2)   A complete description of the proposed environmental change.

      (3)   A photo of the building front or elevation drawing of same.

   (b)   Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be filed with the Zoning Inspector at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting of the Design Review Board, except a demolition request which shall be filed with the Zoning Inspector at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting of the Design Review Board.

   (c)   The Design Review Board shall determine whether the proposed environmental change will be appropriate to the preservation of the environmental, architectural or historic character of the Historic Design Review District, pursuant to the criteria specified in Section 1167.07 .

   (d)   In determining the appropriateness of a specific environmental change, the Design Review Board shall conduct a public hearing on the project and /or solicit input from consultants that may be procured and hired by the City for that purpose.

   (e)   If no action is taken by the Design Review Board within ninety (90) days from the date of application, or the date of the public hearing pursuant to subsection (d) hereof, the Certificate of Appropriateness shall be issued as a matter of law.

   (f)   If the work described in any approved Certificate of Appropriateness has not been completed within six (6) months from the date of issuance thereof, said approved certificate shall expire. Further work as described in the expired certificate shall not proceed unless and until a new Certificate of Appropriateness has been obtained or an extension has been granted by the Design Review Board.
(Ord. 23-12. Passed 3-26-12.)