In addition to other duties specified elsewhere in this chapter, the Landmarks Commission shall have the following responsibilities and duties:
(a) The Commission shall conduct a continuing survey of all sites, buildings, structures, works of art or similar objects in the City that are culturally, socially, economically, politically, architecturally, educationally or historically significant. The Commission shall establish programs for the recognition and promotion of these community assets.
(b) The Commission shall work for the continuing education of the citizens of the City with respect to historical and architectural heritage of the City and the landmarks designated under the provisions of this chapter. It shall publish and keep current a register of all landmarks.
(c) The Commission shall be authorized by Council to accept the services on a permanent or part-time basis, of technical experts or such other persons that may be required from time to time.
(d) The Commission shall maintain archives for City records and other historical documents. The Commission shall have authority, to be exercised in accordance with procedural rules adopted by the City Records Commission, to review records that have been submitted by the Mayor, the Council, and the City's various departments, divisions, boards and commissions to the City Records Commission and/or the Ohio Historical Society for disposal, and to retain in the City Archives any such records that it determines are of local historical interest or value.
(e) The Commission shall render determinations with regard to the identification of landmarks, designation of Historic Districts and the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness for the alteration or demolition of such structures.
(Ord. 2018-96. Passed 11-20-18.)