(a) The Historic Preservation Board shall have the sole power to permit, by approval of the application of any property owner, the demolition, construction, preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation of any home, commercial establishment, or other structure that has been designated as an historic structure or is located in an historic district, or new construction located within an historic district.
(b) The Historic Preservation Board shall determine the appropriateness of the application regarding demolition, construction, preservation, restoration, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of structures that have been designated as historic structures or are located in an historic district in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(c) The Historic Preservation Board shall propose and make recommendations for the designation of historic properties and areas to be designated as historic districts in conformation with the provisions of this chapter.
(d) The Historic Preservation Board shall review, and provide a recommendation for, final development plan applications for exterior building alterations, renovations, or additions to any structure that has been designated as an historic structure or is located in an historic district, or new construction located within an historic district.
(e) The Historic Preservation Board shall conduct a continuing survey of all areas, places, buildings, structures, works of art, or similar objects in the City which the Board, on the basis of information available or presented to it, has reason to believe are or will be eligible for designation as an historic structure or an historic district.
(f) The Historic Preservation Board shall work for the continuing education of residents of the City with respect to the historic and architectural heritage of the City and the historic properties and historic districts designated under the provisions of this chapter. It shall keep current a public register of historic properties and historic districts.
(g) The Historic Preservation Board shall have the authority to establish rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this chapter and the spirit of its purpose to assist the Board in evaluating applications for historic designations submitted to it, the manner in which such applications are processed, and the proper and orderly conduct of its business.
(h) The Historic Preservation Board shall act as a liaison on behalf of the City to individuals and organizations concerned with historic preservation. The Board shall also act in an advisory role to other City officials and departments regarding the protection of local cultural resources.
(i) The Historic Preservation Board may seek professional experience when considering a National Register nomination and other actions which are normally evaluated by a professional in a specific discipline, and that discipline is not represented on the Board.
(j) Historic Preservation Board members are encouraged to attend training, educational sessions or in-depth consultation with the Ohio Historic Preservation Office (hereinafter referred to as the “OHPO”) once a year.
(k) Additional responsibilities may be undertaken by the Board upon mutual written agreement between the OHPO and the City.
(Ord. 041-20. Passed 2-24-20.)