(a) The purpose of the Architectural Board of Review is to preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by maintaining the high character of community development and protecting the real estate within this municipality from impairment or destruction of value by regulating buildings in the C-1 District and Town Center Overlay District, according to proper architectural principles and design as set forth in Section 1279.07, and by reviewing the use of materials, building design, finished grade lines and orientation of all new buildings hereafter erected, moved, altered, improved, or repaired, and the Board shall exercise its expertise and preform its duties for the accomplishment of such purposes only.
(b) The Architectural Board of Review will serve as an advisory body to the Planning Commission and/or City Council on any project that takes place in the C-1 District and Town Center Overlay District. The ABR shall review proposed building design and materials prior to Planning Commission and/or City Council's review of the site development plan. The ABR shall provide its recommendation on such elements to Planning Commission and/or City Council for their consideration.
(Ord. 61-2019. Passed 6-10-19.)