The Historic Lancaster Commission established in Section 1327.04 above is hereby vested with the following powers and authority.
(a) Hear, evaluate and take action on applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, as authorized by Section 1327.08 of this Chapter.
(b) Maintain a record of the historic, architectural and cultural resources within the City, including designated Districts, Listed Properties and Designated Landmarks. The Commission shall also maintain a list of contributing and noncontributing properties in designated Districts and Listed Properties.
(c) Recommend to City Council the designation of Listed Properties, Designated Landmarks, and Districts or modifications to existing Districts.
(d) Propose and recommend to City Council the establishment of design guidelines for Districts, Listed Properties and Designated Landmarks along with amendments as may be subsequently needed. Guidelines shall be adopted by both the Council and the Commission.
(e) Make recommendations to City Council regarding potential resources and/or actions which have or may have significant impacts on historic, architectural and/or cultural resources within the City.
(f) Act upon application for a Certificate of Appropriateness as provided in City Council Resolution 25-05 for tax exemption, within the respective District.
(g) Provide that a designated city official, who is responsible for managing the applications that are presented to the Commission, may administratively approve certain application requests, but only if those application requests are specifically identified by the Commission in its guidelines or by resolution of the Commission. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be issued to the applicant upon such administrative approval. This designated city official or the applicant shall have the option of referring any application to the Commission for its full consideration.
(Ord. 19-17. Passed 5-8-17.)