(a) There are hereby established separate Architectural Review Boards for each of the separate Residential Historic Districts which shall act in reviewing an applicant's building plans for a structure or building that exists or is to be built within the Historic District. The Board shall be made up of four residents of the District and one employee of the Development Department. All members shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by Council. The Board shall make no charge for its services. The term of office of each member shall be as follows: One for one year, two for two years and two for three years. If a vacancy occurs by resignation or otherwise, Council shall appoint for the unexpired term a replacement member that satisfies the membership criteria of the vacant office.
(b) The Board shall adopt rules necessary to the conduct of its affairs in keeping with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. At the first meeting of each year, the Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from its members. Meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman and at such other times as the Board may determine. All meetings shall be open to the public. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. No action of the Board shall be official unless authorized by a majority of those present.
(c) The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be a public record and be immediately filed in the office of the Division of Planning of the Department of Development.
(d) Realizing the importance of attaining the objectives as set forth in this article, it shall be the responsibility of all members of the Board to attend all meetings. If three consecutive meetings are missed by any members of the Board, such member shall automatically forego his position.
(Ord. 0-1635. Passed 9-24-19.)