(a) The application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be made on such forms as prescribed by the Commission, along with such plans, drawings, specifications and other materials as may be needed by the Commission to make a determination. At a minimum, such information shall include the following:
(1) A site or sketch plan showing building outlines, dimensions and landscaping.
(2) Photographs of the building, site, structure or object as appropriate.
(3) A complete description of the proposed architectural change, including drawings or photographs to illustrate the proposal as may be needed.
(4) An explanation by the applicant as to how the proposed activity is consistent with the purposes and guidelines of this Chapter.
(b) Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be filed with the Secretary of the Building Department at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting of the Historic Lancaster Commission.
(c) The Commission shall determine whether the proposed architectural change will be appropriate to the preservation of the historic, environmental, or architectural character of the District or Listed Property, pursuant to the criteria specified in Section 1327.10. In making such determination, the Commission shall consider whether the proposed architectural change impacts a contributing or noncontributing property.
(d) In determining the appropriateness of a specific architectural change, the Commission may conduct a separate public meeting on the project and/or solicit input from consultants to the City.
(e) If no action is taken by the Commission within ninety (90) days from the date of submittal of the application, the Certificate of Appropriateness shall be issued as a matter of law. The tabling of an application due to incomplete information provided by the applicant or at the request of the applicant shall not be considered as "no action" for the purposes of this Section.
(f) The Certificate of Appropriateness may include conditions limiting the scope of the certificate. A violation of these conditions shall be a violation of this Section.
(Ord. 19-17. Passed 5-8-17.)