A. Contents Of Application: An application for a certificate of appropriateness shall be signed by the person in charge of the property involved attesting to the truth and exactness of all information supplied on the application. In addition to any other information required by the City in applying for a building permit, the application for a certificate of appropriateness shall contain the following information:
1. Name, address, and phone number of the applicant.
2. Location of the lot involved.
3. Existing use and proposed use of the lot involved.
4. A plan of the project proposed in the application. The plan shall be drawn to scale showing actual dimensions and the shape of the lot involved.
5. Proposed architectural design, including elevations.
6. Proposed landscaping.
7. Proposed construction materials for exterior features.
B. Council Action On Application:
1. Approval/Disapproval: Within thirty (30) days after the receipt of an application, the Commission shall either approve or disapprove the application in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter.
2. Commencement Of Work: All certificates shall, however, be conditional upon the commencement of work within one year.
3. Copies Of Plan:
a. Applicant: One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant by the Commission after the Commission has marked the copy either as approved or disapproved and attested to by the signature of the chairman of the Commission on the copy.
b. City: One copy of the plans, similarly marked, shall be retained by the Commission.
c. Placard: The Commission shall issue a placard, to be posted in a conspicuous place on the lot involved, attesting to the fact that the use or alteration is in conformance with these provisions.
C. Expiration Of Certificate: If the work described in any certificate of appropriateness has not begun within one year from the date of issuance thereof, the certificate shall expire, and it shall be rescinded by the Commission, and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected.
D. Record Of Certificates Of Appropriateness: The Commission shall maintain a record of all certificates of appropriateness it approves and shall furnish copies upon request to any person.
E. Failure To Obtain A Certificate: Failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness as required in this Chapter shall be in violation of this Chapter.
F. Construction And Use To Be As Provided In Applications, Plans And Certificates: Certificates of appropriateness issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the Commission authorize only the construction and uses set forth in the approved plans and applications or amendments thereto, and no other. (Ord. 270, 9-8-1998)