(A) Purpose. The purpose of the Architectural Review Board (ARB) shall be to:
(1) Promote the educational, cultural and economic wellbeing of the community through the preservation and maintenance of the historic sites as landmarks and tangible reminders of early architecture in Dublin.
(2) Prevent the deterioration of Historic Dublin and historic sites.
(3) Improve the quality of life in the city.
(4) Implement the recommendations and standards set forth in the Historic Design Guidelines.
(5) Record, protect and preserve cultural resources affected by, or adjacent to, any project.
(B) Duties. The Architectural Review Board shall have the following duties:
(1) Review and act upon all applications for alteration, additions, new construction, and demolition within Historic Dublin and designated outlying resources, as outlined in this chapter.
(2) Make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for revisions to this chapter or recommend other legislation that would best serve to develop, preserve, restore, and beautify Historic Dublin, and designated outlying resources, as established in § 153.170.
(3) Maintain the Historic Design Guidelines concerning the conservation of historic areas, buildings, and resources. Insofar as practicable, these guidelines shall be considered in the ARB’s decisions with respect to alterations, demolitions, and new construction, as appropriate.
(4) Maintain an inventory of all landmarks and preservation districts. The Board may use existing inventories by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office or other recognized agency to fulfill this requirement. The inventory shall be updated periodically to reflect changes, alterations, and demolitions. All inventory materials shall be recorded on Ohio Historic Inventory and/or Ohio Archaeological inventory forms and shall be available through duplicates to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office. This inventory shall be made available to the public upon request.
(5) Make determinations of landmark or background status based on the City of Dublin Historical and Cultural Assessment, updated Dublin Historic District Map and Appendix G Map in the Historic Design Guidelines, and other applicable and relevant documentation.
(6) Conduct, cause to be conducted, or assist in a continuing survey of all resources, sites, or areas of architectural, archaeological, historic, and aesthetic interest in the city when it deems necessary.
(7) Undertake efforts to improve the education of the citizens of the city with respect to Dublin’s architectural and historical heritage.
(8) Act as a liaison as directed by City Council on behalf of the city to individuals and organizations concerned with historic preservation.
(9) When requested by the city, review all proposed historic registry nominations for resources within the city. When expertise not represented on the ARB is necessary for review of a proposed nomination, the ARB shall seek expert academic or consulting advice before rendering a decision.
(10) Provide a written annual report to the City Council, which shall address at a minimum the Board’s activities, cases, decisions, and special projects. The annual report shall be kept on file and available for public inspection.
(C) Membership.
(1) The Architectural Review Board shall consist of five voting members appointed by City Council.
(2) Membership of the ARB shall consist of the following, unless otherwise authorized by City Council:
(a) A member of the Dublin Historical Society who is recommended by the Society.
(b) A person who maintains his or her personal residency within Historic Dublin or one of the designated outlying resources, as outlined in § 153.170.
(c) A person who owns commercial property within Historic Dublin.
(d) A person who has architectural training or has extensive building or building inspection experience.
(e) A person who operates a commercial business within Historic Dublin.
(3) Members shall have a demonstrated interest, knowledge, or expertise in historic preservation. At least two members should be preservation related professionals, to the extent they are available, such as the professions of architecture, architectural history, history, archaeology, landscape architecture, planning or related disciplines.
(4) Members shall serve without compensation unless otherwise provided by City Council.
(5) Each member shall hold office from the date of his or her appointment for a term of three years. Any member may continue in office after his or her term expires until an appointed successor takes office; or until 60 days have elapsed, whichever occurs first.
(6) All vacancies created by the expiration of the terms, resignations, or other means shall be filled in accordance with the requirements of division (C)(2) above. In the event the requirements of division (C)(2) cannot be met, City Council may fill vacancies as it may deem appropriate. Vacancies shall be filled within 60 days as prescribed in Article VII of the City Charter. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve out the term of the previous member.
(7) The ARB shall establish its rules and regulations, and guidelines with approval from City Council.
(8) The ARB shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson as set forth in its rules and regulations.
(9) The ARB will hold a regular monthly meeting unless there is no business to come before the ARB. Special meetings may be called as set forth in the ARB’s rules and regulations. All meetings of the ARB shall be open to the public as prescribed in Article VII of the City Charter.
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23)