(A) The Commission shall have the powers, duties and authority granted by KRS Chapter 82, as now enacted or as may be hereafter amended, and those granted it by the code of ordinances of the City.
(B) The Commission shall take action necessary and appropriate to accomplish the purpose of this subchapter, the Newport Code of Ordinances, and to participate in the Kentucky Certified Local Government program, as may be applicable. These actions may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Conducting a survey of historic buildings, historic areas, and cultural resources in the City and preparing a plan for their preservation;
(2) Recommending the designation of historic districts and individual landmarks or landmark sites;
(3) Regulating changes to designated property through the COA process, including proposed alterations that are visible to the public; demolitions, moving of structures, and new construction;
(4) Adopting guidelines for changes to designated landmarks, landmark sites, or properties and structures within a historic district;
(5) Serving as an architectural and design review board as may be required by the Newport Code of Ordinances;
(6) Working with and advising the federal, state, and county governments and other parts of City government; and
(7) Advising and assisting property owners and other persons and groups, including neighborhood organizations, who are interested in historic preservation.
(C) In addition, these actions may include initiating plans for the preservation and rehabilitation of individual historic buildings and undertaking educational programs, including the preparation of publications and the placing of historic markers.
(D) In the development of the certified local government program, the City may ask the Commission to perform other responsibilities that may be delegated to the City under the National Historic Preservation Act.
(E) In making its survey of historic buildings and areas, the Commission shall conduct this work in accordance with the guidelines of the Kentucky Heritage Council. The Commission shall provide that its survey and preservation plan shall be maintained and continued. The Commission shall use the preservation plan to assist the City in its overall planning efforts.
(F) The Historic Preservation Officer is authorized to have the roles and authorities of the Commission where specifically established in this ordinance or where authorized by the Commission.
(Ord. O-2023-016, passed 9-25-2023)