The Historic Review Board shall act on the application within 30 days after the filing thereof; otherwise, the application shall be deemed to be approved and a certificate of appropriateness shall be issued. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit an extension of time when mutual agreement has been made and the Historic Review Board may advise the applicant and make recommendations in regards to the certificate of appropriateness. If the Historic Review Board approves the application, a certificate of appropriateness shall be issued. If the certificate of appropriateness is issued, the applicant may then proceed with application for a building permit or a demolition permit if the same is otherwise required, and otherwise, alteration may proceed. If the Historic Review Board disapproves the application, a certificate of appropriateness shall not be issued. The Historic Review Board shall state its reasons in writing, and shall advise the applicant and alteration may not proceed.
(Ord. 4924, passed 3-10-80)