The ARB shall have the following powers and duties:
(A) Demolition. In its consideration of an application to demolish in whole or in part, remove, or alter the exterior architectural appearance of any existing structure, the ARB shall primarily consider:
(1) The historic architectural and aesthetic arrangement;
(2) Color scheme;
(3) The composition or features;
(4) Relationship between such structures and the surrounding area; and
(5) The use of structure and its importance to the core commercial district.
(B) New construction and major renovations. In its consideration of an application for new construction or major renovations, the ARB will primarily consider:
(1) Character and appropriateness of the design;
(2) Scale;
(3) Texture;
(4) Materials; and
(5) Relationship of design elements to similar features of structures in surrounding areas.
(C) Interior renovations. The ARB shall not consider interior arrangement or interior design, nor shall it make requirements except for the purpose of preventing developments which are not in harmony with the prevailing character of the requested construction area or which are obviously incongruous with its character.
(D) Signage. In consideration of an application to create or alter a sign, the ARB will primarily consider:
(1) Character and appropriateness of the design;
(2) Scale;
(3) Texture;
(4) Materials;
(5) Relationship of design elements to similar features of structures in surrounding areas; and
(6) Color scheme.
(Ord. 98-15, passed 4-19-99)