(A) A certificate of approval shall be obtained from the Zoning Administrator prior to commencing any exterior change to a building in the Heritage Overlay District that is neither a listed landmark property nor subject to development plan review. For the purposes of this section, an exterior change shall include:
(1) Ordinary maintenance to correct any deterioration or damage to a structure;
(2) Any changes in the material, color, general design or arrangement of the exterior of the building, including but not limited to roof coverings, windows, doors, siding materials, foundations, awnings, porches, staircases, chimneys, cornices, columns, dormers, signs, and railings that do not alter its original footprint or ground floor area; and
(3) Any proposed project that is determined to be a minor alteration, pursuant to § 150.1405, exclusive of land within the OM District.
(B) The application for a certificate of approval shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator with such plans and specifications, including materials and installation methods, or other information that the Zoning Administrator may require.
(C) The Zoning Administrator shall review the proposal to determine if it is in compliance with the design review criteria set forth in Chapter 151.14 and the purposes and objectives of this Zoning Code. In making such determination, the Zoning Administrator may refer the application to the Landmark's Commission for their review and recommendation. Within 30 days, the Zoning Administrator shall review the application, plans, specifications, and the recommendation of the Landmarks Commission, if requested, and determine whether a certificate of approval shall be issued or denied.
(D) If the Zoning Administrator finds that the proposed exterior change complies with the provisions of this Zoning Code, then the Administrator shall approve the application and issue a certificate of approval.
(E) If the Zoning Administrator denies the proposal, he or she shall notify the applicant and transmit his or her reasons for the denial. The applicant may appeal such denial to the Landmarks Commission, who shall consider such appeal in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 150.1206.
(F) In the event that the decision of the Zoning Administrator is contrary to the recommendation of the Landmarks Commission, if requested, then a determination on the certificate of approval shall not be issued. In such instance, the application shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission in accordance with the development plan review procedures set forth in Chapter 150.14. The Planning Commission shall consider the decision of the Zoning Administrator and recommendation of the Landmarks Commission during their evaluation of the application.
(Ord. 5-2005, passed 3-23-05)