(A) Whenever a structure, whether public or private, within the above described district is proposed to be constructed or erected and whenever an existing structure is proposed to be altered, reconstructed, enlarged or remodeled, if such alteration, reconstruction, enlargement or remodeling involves the exterior design, material, finish grade line, hardscaping or orientation of the structure, an application for a certificate of appropriateness shall be filed with the Clerk-Treasurer together with a fee based upon the following schedule:
(1) If the cost of the proposed project is to be $2,000 or less, the applicant shall pay a fee of $10.
(2) If the cost of the proposed project is to exceed $2,000, a fee of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the estimated total cost shall be paid. In no case shall such fee be less than $10 or more than $200.
(B) The application shall be accompanied by a line drawing indicating at a minimum, the lot dimensions, size, shape and dimensions of the structure, the location and orientation of the structure on the lot, a lot coverage tabulation, an estimate of total construction cost, and the actual or proposed building setback lines. In addition, the application shall be accompanied by a detailed narrative description of the proposed design or change of design, use of materials, finish grade line, hardscaping and orientation of the structure. Applications for structures to be constructed or remodeled, which remodeling would increase or decrease the total gross building area by 50% or more, shall be accompanied by a colored elevation showing at a minimum, the design, use of materials, finish grade line, hardscaping and orientation of buildings. In addition, the Planning Commission may require the submission of colored perspectives or architectural renderings.
(C) Upon receipt of a completed application for a certificate of appropriateness, which is accompanied by the material required by the provisions of division (B) of this section, the Clerk-Treasurer shall promptly transmit the application to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may establish rules of procedure regarding the method and timing of the acceptance and review of completed applications. All completed applications for a certificate of appropriateness shall be scheduled for hearing and heard, subject to such rules relating to the timing or completeness of submissions, not later than the second regular meeting to occur after the receipt of the completed application by the Planning Commission, unless extended upon written request of the applicant. The Planning Commission by motion may at any time request additional information or drawings relating to the proposal, and such application shall be deemed to be a “completed application” only after the receipt of such additional information, and for the purpose of receiving such information may delay the consideration of the application to a date not later than the next regular meeting occurring after such request.
(Ord. 584, passed 4-21-1986; Am. Ord. 675, passed 12-21-1992; Am. Ord. 04-2009, passed 7-20-2009; Am. Ord. 03-2014, passed 8-18-2014)