270.05 RESPONSIBILITIES.

   The Architectural Review Board shall have the following responsibilities:

   (a)   To study the problems and determine the needs of the City in restoring and preserving historic landmarks and areas;

   (b)   To work for the continuing education of the residents with respect to the architectural and historic heritage of the City;

   (c)   To employ technical experts, as required, to perform the Board's duties as City finances and staff permit;

   (d)   To accept grants, gifts and bequests, to recommend that the City make application for grants and funds from governmental and private entities and to receive the same on behalf of the City;

   (e)   To review and act on all applications for certificates of approval as required and to establish rules;

   (f)   To keep a register of listed properties and designated historic districts and provide the City Manager and the Zoning Commissioner with a current copy;

   (g)   To recommend to Council legislation that would serve to beautify, preserve, restore and develop the City or that would involve revisions to this chapter;

   (h)   To work with developers, builders and building owners to make them aware of this chapter and secure their cooperation with its provisions;

   (i)   To prepare design guidelines for renovations to existing historic buildings and to nonhistoric buildings within designated historic districts and for new construction within designated Historic Districts;

   (j)   To review all proposals for National Register nominations;

   (k)   To work to erect historic markers to denote landmark buildings and areas in the City;

   (l)   To annually conduct or encourage Board members to attend seminars, workshops or other educational programs on historic preservation;

   (m)   To initiate and maintain an approval process for the survey and inventory of cultural resources with the City;

   (n)   To act as an advisor to public officials and private individuals regarding the protection of local cultural resources; and

   (o)   To do such other acts as are necessary and proper to perform those duties with which t is charged under this chapter.

(Ord. 2177.  Passed 1-25-88.)