The Parkersburg Downtown Design and Facade Committee may conduct special studies for the purpose of assessing the business and architectural importance of buildings or sites in the area, the present use and condition of buildings and land, and the relation of the Central Downtown Business District to surrounding areas. The Committee shall maintain an inventory, updated at least annually, of all buildings, parking lots and vacant lots within the district boundaries. The inventory shall be compiled by members of the Facade Committee and maintained in a database by the Planning and Zoning Divisions. The Planning and Zoning Divisions shall also maintain a database of all Certificates of Appropriateness issued by the Design and Facade Committee, to ensure projects are in compliance with their approved plans. (Ord. 0- 1371. Passed 5-4-10.)