The commission shall have the following duties:
A. Survey And Inventory Community Historic Resources:
1. The commission shall conduct or cause to be conducted a survey of the historic, architectural, and archaeological resources within the community.
2. The survey shall be compatible with the Utah Inventory of Historic and Archaeological Sites. Survey and inventory documents shall be maintained and shall be open to the public.
3. The survey shall be updated at least every ten (10) years.
B. Review Proposed Nominations To The National Register Of Historic Places:
1. The commission shall review and comment to the state historic preservation officer on all proposed national register nominations for properties within the boundaries of the city.
2. When the historic preservation commission considers a national register nomination which is normally evaluated by professionals in a specific discipline and that discipline is not represented on the commission, the commission shall seek expertise in that area before rendering its decision.
C. Provide Advice And Information:
1. The commission shall act in an advisory role to the mayor, city council, and other officials and departments of the city regarding the identification and protection of local historic, prehistoric, and archaeological resources.
2. The commission shall work towards and facilitate the continuing education of citizens regarding historic preservation and community history.
D. Oversee And Assist In Maintenance And Rehabilitation: Oversee/assist in the maintenance and rehabilitation of city owned historic buildings and sites.
E. Establish One Or More Districts:
1. The commission shall identify an area or areas containing significant historic buildings or structures to be known as the (or a) historic district, which district or districts shall be established by the city council by ordinance as an overlay zone to the existing zone.
2. The commission shall:
a. Propose for adoption, by the city council, rules and/or regulations:
(1) Pertaining to new construction within a historic district; and
(2) Pertaining to alterations, repairs or demolition of existing buildings within such district which are deemed to be of significant historical value.
b. Assist in the enforcement of said rules and regulations.
F. Apply For And Administer Grants: Apply for and administer grants and other financial aid for historic preservation projects in the city.
G. Enforce State Historic Preservation Laws: The commission shall support the enforcement of all state laws relating to historic preservation. These include, but are not limited to, Utah Code Annotated (1953, as amended) sections 9-8-305, 9-8-307, and 9-8-308 (regarding the protection of Utah antiquities); section 9-8-404 (regarding notification of the state historic preservation office of any known proposed action which will destroy or affect a site, building or object owned by the state of Utah and included on or eligible for the state or national registers); and section 10-8-85.9 (regarding the preservation of historical areas and sites). (Ord. 2008-08, 5-21-2008)