The rules of the Board and its procedures for processing applications for certificates of appropriateness are the following. These rules and procedures are governed by the codified ordinances of the city and its Charter.
(a) Exclusions. Nothing in these rules, procedures and guidelines shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any building or structure within the Historic District, provided such work involves no alteration in architectural features.
(b) Geographic area. The geographic area within which a certificate of appropriateness is required is a Historic Preservation District.
(c) When a certificate of appropriateness is required. A certificate of appropriateness is required within the Historic District when any alteration is contemplated to an existing building or structure, when the construction of a new building or structure is contemplated or when the demolition of an existing building or structure is contemplated.
(d) Amendments to a certificate of appropriateness. At any time prior to completion of work under a certificate of appropriateness, an applicant may apply for an amendment to the certificate.
(e) Expiration. A certificate of appropriateness expires one year from the date it is granted. Once a certificate of appropriateness has been granted, work must commence and be completed within one year of the date of the granting of the certificate, unless the applicant applies for and receives an extension.
(Ord. 26-08, passed 6-3-2008)