145.01 Establishment.
145.02 Purpose.
145.03 Board membership.
145.04 Responsibility of the Board.
145.05 Historic Districts and landmarks.
145.06 Rules and procedures.
145.07 Design guidelines/demolition criteria.
145.08 Designation criteria for Historic Districts or landmarks.
145.09 Designation procedures for Historic Districts and historic landmarks.
145.10 Severability.
145.11 Wayfinding Event Cabinets.
APPENDIX A: Procedural Manual for Historic Preservation Board.
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION AND ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER II CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CHAPTER III CONDITIONAL SIGN PERMIT
CROSS REFERENCES
In recognition of the need for the establishment of a public body with authority to act upon changes to buildings and structures in the Historic Districts, and in other parts of the City as established by Council, and in order to encourage changes that are compatible with the restoration movement now in progress, the Historic Preservation Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board, is hereby established. (Ord. 179-21. Passed 12-13-21.)
Council, being mindful of the proud history of this community and of the importance of beauty in the everyday lives of Medina residents, hereby declares as a matter of public policy that the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation and overall aesthetic improvement of this community are matters of public necessity involving the health, safety, welfare, and prosperity of the people. The purpose of this chapter is to:
(a) Promote the use and preservation of historic buildings, structures and sites which reflect the cultural, social, economic or architectural heritage of this Municipality for the education and general welfare of the residents of the Municipality.
(b) Consider and take cognizance of the development of adjacent, contiguous and neighboring buildings and properties for the purpose of achieving safe, harmonious and integrated development of related properties;
(c) Protect and enhance the attractiveness of the area as it relates to residents, tourists and visitors, serving as a support and stimulant to business, and thereby strengthen the economy for the Municipality and its residents;
(d) Strive to achieve compatibility of any and all new construction with any and all modifications of existing structures with the historic architectural character of the Municipality;
(e) Preserve and enhance civic pride of the residents in the beauty of the Municipality and in the notable accomplishments of the past.
(Ord. 179-21. Passed 12-13-21.)
The Historic Preservation Board shall consist of five (5) Regular Members who shall demonstrate a special interest, knowledge, or training in preservation, architecture, history, planning, conservation, landscape architecture, archeology, urban design or closely related field as follows:
(a) Two (2) preservation related professional or academic members to the extent that they are available;
(b) Two (2) property or business owners from within the district;
(c) One (1) resident of the City.
In addition, there shall also be a First Alternate Member and a Second Alternate Member. If any Regular Member is absent, the First Alternate Member may vote in the Regular Member’s place. If the First Alternate Member is absent or if more than one (1) Regular Member is absent, the Second Alternate Member may vote in the Regular Member’s place.
Members shall be residents of the City of Medina and shall not hold any other public office or position in the City. Members may include non-residents if no qualified residents are available. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council and shall serve for four-year terms. The Mayor may remove any Member for cause after a public hearing and any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as an original appointment for the unexpired term. Members shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair, each to serve a one-year term. A staff member or designee of the Planning Department shall act as the Board Secretary.
(Ord. 142-22. Passed 7-11-22.)
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