In addition to those powers and duties otherwise specified in this chapter, the Design Review Board shall:
(a) Establish and use written guidelines for the conservation of contributing properties, Local Historic Properties and Historic Preservation Districts in acting on applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The written guidelines shall be based on the Design Review Standards set forth in § 1262.09.
(b) Conduct or cause to be conducted a continuing survey(s) of historic and cultural resources within the village, according to guidelines and process approved by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office, hereinafter sometimes referred to as OHPO.
(c) Maintain a detailed inventory of the designated contributing properties, Local Historic Properties and Historic Preservation Districts. Allow the inventory material to be accessible to the public; however, access to archaeological site locations may be restricted. Maintain all inventory items on Ohio Historic or archaeological inventory forms compatible with OHPO's computerized inventory. The inventory material will be available through duplicates or digital images to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office. Inventory/forms or forms shall be updated periodically to reflect changes, alterations, and demolitions.
(d) Make recommendations to Council for designation of contributing properties, non- contributing properties, Local Historic Properties and Historic Preservation Districts.
(e) Advise village officials and departments regarding protection of local historic resources.
(f) Act as a liaison on behalf of the village government to individuals and organizations concerned with historic preservation.
(g) Work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding historic preservation issues and concerns.
(h) Conduct or encourage Design Review Board members to attend educational sessions at least once a year, or in-depth consultation with the Ohio Historical Preservation Office, pertaining to work or functions of the Design Review Board, or historic preservation issues.
(i) Undertake additional responsibilities upon mutual written agreement between the OHPO and the village. A written agreement will address what duties are to be performed, what staff assistance is needed to perform the work and what level of activity in each area of responsibility will be maintained. All delegated responsibilities must be at no charge to the OHPO.
(j) Seek expertise before reaching a decision when considering a National Register nomination and other like actions which are normally evaluated by a professional in a specific discipline and that discipline is not represented on the Board. The Board may seek assistance of academic or consulting archaeologists.
(Ord. 2803, passed 5-3-10; Ord. 2883, passed 12-5-11)