(A) Historic districts. In determining the recommendation to be presented to the Building Official concerning the issuing of a permit for a modification or demolition within a historic district, the Commission shall consider the following matters:
(1) The effect of the proposed change upon the general historic, cultural, architectural and archaeological nature of the district;
(2) The appropriateness and consistency of exterior architectural features with the spirit and purpose of this subchapter, including but not limited to parking and loading spaces, paving and sidewalks, which can be seen from a public street, alley or walkway;
(3) The general design, arrangement, texture, material and color of the building or structure and the relation of such factors to similar features of buildings or structures in the district. The criterion shall not be the aesthetic appeal to the Commission of the structure or the proposed remodeling but rather its conformity to the general character of the particular historic area involved;
(4) Signs which are out of keeping with the character of the historic district in question or not in compliance with § 150.154 shall not be permitted;
(5) The value of the historic district as an area of unique interest and character shall not be impaired;
(6) In all of its determinations of architectural appropriateness and historical integrity in the design and construction of buildings or signs in historic districts the Commission shall consult the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation for guidance.
(B) Historic landmarks. In determining the recommendation to be presented to the Building Official concerning the issuing of a permit for a modification or demolition of all or part of any designated historic landmark, the Commission shall consider those items which gave rise to the original request for the designation of the place as a historic landmark as well as the following matters:
(1) The effect of the proposed change upon the historic, architectural, archaeological, or cultural nature of the landmark;
(2) The appropriateness and consistency of exterior architectural features with the spirit and purpose of this subchapter, including but not limited to parking and loading spaces, paving and sidewalks, which can be seen from a public street, alley or walkway;
(3) The general design, arrangement, texture, material and color of the building or structure site and the similarity, contrast or other relation of such factors to other landmarks built at or during the same period, as well as the uniqueness of such features, considering the remaining examples of architectural, historical and cultural values;
(4) Signs which are out of keeping with the character of the historic landmark or not in compliance with § 150.154 shall not be permitted;
(5) The value of the historic landmark as a place of unique interest or character shall not be impaired;
(6) In all of its determinations of architectural appropriateness and historical integrity in the design and construction of buildings or signs in historic landmarks the Commission shall consult the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation for guidance.
(Ord. 2013-14, passed 11-5-13)