§ 5-4-86 CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS.

   When the regulations made under authority of this chapter require a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces, or require a lower height of building or smaller number of stories, or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or impose other more restrictive standards than are required in or under another statute, or local ordinance or regulation, the regulations made under authority of this chapter govern. When the provisions of another statute require more restrictive standards than are required by the regulations made under authority of this chapter, the provisions of that statute govern.

BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BY-LAWS ORGANIZATION

§ 5-4-87 BY-LAWS.

   These By-Laws are adopted pursuant to S.C. Code §§ 6-29-710 and 6-29-870 for the City of Dillon Board of Architectural Review appointed by the City Council and will hereinafter be referred to as the BAR.

§ 5-4-88 PURPOSE.

   BAR has the right by means of restriction and conditions governing the right to erect, demolish, remove in whole or in part, or alter the exterior appearance of all buildings or structures within the areas designated as Dillon Historic Districts, Dillon Historic Neighborhoods, Dillon Notable Properties and properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places within the city limits.

§ 5-4-89 ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS.

   (A)   These bylaws were adopted by a vote of a majority of the members of the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) at a regular meeting on March 4, 2002.

   (B)   These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the BAR by a majority vote of the members of the Board at least seven (7) days after the written amendment is delivered to all members.

§ 5-4-90 OFFICERS.

   The officers of the BAR shall be a Chairman and Vice-Chairman elected at the beginning of the calendar year for a one (1) year term or until he is re-elected or his successor is elected and qualified. The BAR shall appoint a Board member as secretary or a member of the city staff may fill the position. Officers may be removed from office upon majority vote, but shall remain on the Board. A new officer may then be elected to fill the un-expired term.

   (A)   Chairman shall be a voting member of the Board and shall:

      (1)   Call meetings of the BAR;

      (2)   Preside at meetings and hearings;

      (3)   Act as spokesperson for the BAR;

      (4)   Sign documents for the BAR;

      (5)   Have orders of the BAR served on parties; and

      (6)   Perform other duties approved by the BAR.

   (B)   Vice-Chairman shall exercise the duties of the Chairman in the absence, disability or disqualification of the Chairman. In the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, the members present shall elect an Acting Chairman.

   (C)   Secretary shall:

      (1)   Provide and publish notice of appeals and meetings;

      (2)   Assist the Chairman in preparation of the agenda;

      (3)   Minutes. Record all meetings and hearings of the BAR on tape, which shall be preserved until final action is taken on all matters presented. Minutes shall be prepared for each meeting for approval by the Board at the next regular meeting. The vote of each member upon a question shall be recorded and if absent or failing to vote, indicating that fact;

      (4)   Maintain BAR minutes as public records filed with the city;

      (5)   Serve BAR decisions on parties;

      (6)   Attend to BAR correspondence; and

      (7)   Perform other duties normally carried out by a secretary.

§ 5-4-91 STANDING COMMITTEES.

   (A)   Historic Research.

      Shall consist of not less than five (5) members, chaired by a member of the BAR. Members may be from the community and may be replaced as necessary. It is the function of this Committee to continually work toward identification of structures, sites, properties, districts and neighborhoods within the City of Dillon and to make recommendations for designation and preservation.

      (1)   City Structures prior to 1936 Inventory.

      (2)   National Register Nominations.

      (3)   Surveys.

   (B)   Minor Project.

      A Minor Projects Committee may be appointed by the Chairman from the BAR members. It shall consist of three (3) Board members. Members shall rotate one (1) year terms on this Committee. It is the function of this Committee to determine appropriateness of smaller projects such as, but not limited to, signage, fencing, etc.

   (C)   Additional Committees.

      The Chairman, as needed, from BAR members or community at large, may appoint committees to assist in meeting goals of education, preservation and recognition of historic designations. The Chairman of each appointed Committee must be a member of the BAR.