(A) Upon approval of the application, the Commission shall direct the Development Services Department to issue signed Certificates of Appropriateness to the applicant with copies forwarded to the Building Inspector.
(B) A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be invalid if changes in the plans reviewed by the Commission are necessary in obtaining a building permit, or if the building permit issued for the same work becomes invalid. The Certificate of Appropriateness remains valid for the same period of validity as the building permit.
(C) If the Commission’s decision is to postpone the issuance of Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition or removal, the Commission shall notify the owner in writing. During the period set forth for postponement of the requested action, the Commission shall explore alternatives to demolition or removal. Such alternatives may include consultation with private civic groups, interested private citizens and other public boards or agencies in an effort to find a persuasive means of preserving the structure. If sale of property is considered a feasible alternative to the owner, the building must remain on the open market, dependent on its classification, for the following lengths of time:
(1) Designated landmarks: six months;
(2) Historic and architecturally significant building in historic district: six months;
(3) Non-significant buildings located within historic district: three months.
(Ord. 1454, passed 4-18-94; Am. Ord. 1455, passed 5-2-94; Am. Ord. 3261, passed 9-21-20)