2.2.8. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ZONE ADVISORY BOARDS

   For each HPZ proposed or established, an HPZ advisory board is appointed to assist the Mayor and Council and the Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) in evaluating establishment of, or amendment to, an historic zone and in evaluating proposed development within an adopted Historic Preservation Zone .

   A.   Composition

   Each HPZ advisory board shall consist of at least six, but not more than 15, members. Members may be either voting or non-voting advisory members.

      1.   Appointment

      Members of each HPZ advisory board are appointed by the Mayor and Council.

      2.   Qualifications

      For each HPZ advisory board, approximately one-third of the voting members must be residents within the historic zone ; approximately one-third of the voting members must be property owners within the historic zone ; and approximately one-third of the voting members must have special qualifications in such areas as archaeology, architecture, architectural history, local history, historic preservation law, landscape architecture, planning, construction, or other related field. The application information for all prospective members must be accompanied by a statement of interest, including the category in which they would serve. The information for members having special qualifications shall also reference the individuals’ educational and professional experience. The PDSD Director, the Historic Preservation Officer, and a member of the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee shall review the information for applicants in the special qualifications category and make recommendations prior to the nomination being forwarded to the Mayor and Council for consideration. Members serve without compensation.

      3.   Terms

      The term of each member of an HPZ advisory board is for a maximum of four years, expiring on December 31 of the fourth year. Terms may be staggered to assure continuity. Members are eligible for reappointment.

      4.   Removal

      A member of an HPZ advisory board may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the Mayor and Council.

   B.   Administrative Functions

   Each HPZ advisory board shall perform the following administrative functions.

      1.   Election of Officers

      Each HPZ advisory board elects a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members. The terms of the Chair and Vice Chair are one year.

      2.   Meetings

      Each HPZ advisory board holds as many regular meetings as necessary to conduct its business in a timely manner. All meetings shall be open to the public.

      3.   Quorum and Voting

      A majority of the voting members constitutes a quorum of an HPZ advisory board. The concurring vote of the majority of members present and voting is necessary to make any recommendation to the PDSD Director or to the Mayor and Council. If a concurring vote cannot be attained within the specified time allotted by the review procedure, the matter will be forwarded without recommendation.

      4.   Records

      Each HPZ advisory board shall keep a public record of its actions, findings, and recommendations. Records may be found at the City Clerk’s office.

      5.   Rules of Procedure

      Each HPZ advisory board may adopt rules of procedure necessary to carry out its functions. Copies of such rules will be filed with the City Clerk and made available to the public through the Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD).

      6.   Training

      HPZ advisory boards shall schedule not less than one meeting per year for the purposes of training related to their design review responsibilities. The training shall be coordinated with the City’s Historic Preservation Officer.

   C.   Powers and Duties

   Each HPZ advisory board shall perform the following duties.

      1.   Establishment of Historic Preservation Zone

      Upon receipt of a request to establish an HPZ, the Mayor and Council may establish an HPZ advisory board for the proposed historic zone to evaluate and make recommendations on the proposed establishment of the HPZ in accordance with Section 5.8.3, Establishment and Amendment to Historic Preservation Zones. As part of the review, the HPZ advisory board makes recommendations on the boundaries of the HPZ and which sites or structures are to be designated “Contributing Properties ” and “Noncontributing Properties .”

      2.   Historic District Amendments

      Each HPZ advisory board shall make written recommendations to the PDSD Director and to the Mayor and Council concerning amendments to the boundaries of its HPZ and the addition or deletion of designated sites and structures in accordance with Section 5.8.3, Establishment and Amendment to Historic Preservation Zones.

      3.   Historic Preservation

      Each HPZ advisory board shall review and make written recommendations to the PDSD Director on applications involving new construction, additions, alterations , and moving or demolition of existing structures located within its HPZ for compliance with the purpose and intent of the HPZ and all applicable provisions and standards.

      4.   Permitted Uses

      The HPZ advisory board shall review applications for resident artisan uses and make recommendations to the PDSD Director.