(A) Established/membership. The City Historic Review Commission (CHRC) is established and membership is defined under § 32.110, and shall follow all requirements of that section of this code.
(B) Powers. The CHRC shall have the powers and be the final determining body for the following:
(1) To establish and use written guidelines for the conservation of designated local landmarks and historic districts and to encourage members of the CHRC to attend training/educational sessions at least once per year.
(2) To establish and use written guidelines regarding the rules of procedure including conflict of interest.
(3) To review and approve the appropriateness of the application of any property owner regarding the demolition, construction, preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation of any home, commercial establishment or other structure, or new construction within the Piqua Historical District.
(4) To designate local landmarks as defined within § 99.06.
(5) To confirm all work on landmark buildings conforms to the city's historic preservation goals and the guidance provided by The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings, 2017 (see https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm).
(6) Minor work, as delegated by the CHRC, is approved by the Community Services Director following the policy guidance of the CHRC.
(7) To act as a liaison on behalf of the City of Piqua to individuals and organizations concerned with historic preservation.
(8) To work towards the continuing education of citizens within the CLG's jurisdiction regarding historic preservation issues and concerns.
(9) To seek outside expertise when specific expertise is not available on the Commission for National Register nominations or other actions of the Commission.
(10) To conduct a continuing survey of cultural resources in the community according to guidelines established by SHPO.
(11) Additional responsibilities as determined by mutual agreement between the State Historic Preservation Office and the CLG including review of nominations for the National Register.
(Ord. 3-24, passed 5-21-24)