The purposes of the Design Review Board are:
(a) To establish procedures whereby certain areas, places, sites, buildings, structures and objects shall be allowed the measure of protection afforded by a thorough study of alternatives to incompatible alterations or demolition before such acts are performed, so that the following objectives are reached:
(1) To maintain and enhance the distinctive character of historic buildings and historic areas in Millersburg;
(2) To safeguard the architectural integrity of the Village's historical resources within the designated Design Districts;
(3) To safeguard the heritage of the Village by preserving areas, places, sites, buildings, structures and objects which reflect elements of Millers burg's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural heritage;
(4) To seek alternatives to demolition or incompatible alterations within designated areas and to listed properties before such acts are performed;
(5) To afford the widest possible scope of continuing vitality and architectural creativity within appropriate controls and standards.
(6) To encourage development of vacant properties in accordance with the historic character in the designated design districts.
(b) To contribute to the economic, recreational, cultural and educational development of the Village of Millersburg by:
(1) Protecting and enhancing the Village's attractions to tourists, visitors and residents;
(2) Stabilizing and improving property values;
(3) Fostering civic pride in the beauty of the historic districts;
(4) Protecting the property rights of owners whose property lies within areas of the designated design district;
(5) Enhancing the visual and aesthetic character as well as the interests of the Village of Millersburg.
(Ord. 2023-108. Passed 1-8-24.)