(A) Establishment. The office of Landmarks Consultant is hereby created. The City shall appoint a primary consultant to aid in the review of development proposals. The primary consultant shall have training or experience in aesthetics and design within the fields of architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, archaeology, planning or related profession. One additional consultant may be designated as an alternate to the primary consultant and shall perform the duties of the primary consultant as necessary and when requested.
(B) Powers and Duties. For the purposes of this Zoning Code, the Landmarks Consultant shall provide guidance and advice on design, amenities, quality, relationships to natural features and all other aspects which relate to the appearance of an entire project, its parts or its surroundings as specified below:
(1) Assist and advise the Landmarks Commission in its review of projects proposed in the Heritage Overlay District.
(2) Assist and advise the Landmarks Commission in its review of nominations for the National Register or designation of a listed landmark property.
(C) Conflicts of Interest. In the event the primary consultant has a conflict of interest in a proposed project, the alternate consultant shall be designated by the Zoning Administrator to review the proposed project.
(Ord. 5-2005, passed 3-23-05)