The Architectural Review Board shall have the following responsibilities and powers in the administration of this Zoning Code.
(a) Review building permit applications, plans and specifications for construction of new buildings, or for remodeling affecting the exterior of buildings or structures as appropriate.
(b) Review applications for sign permits, except as exempted elsewhere in this Code, and approve or disapprove the same.
(c) Review site plans referred to it by Planning Commission for improvements proposed in the C-5 Historic Office District and recommend to Planning Commission approval or disapproval of the same based on substantial compliance with the Gateway District Building and Site Design Standards Manual.
(d) Hear, review, grant or deny certificates of appropriateness where a change, alteration, or demolition of a historic site or structure is proposed.
Such review will be confined to building design, scale, materials, and to the designs compatibility with adjacent uses and structures. No building permits shall be granted until the Architectural Review Board has taken action to approve the design, scale, materials and design compatibility of the proposed improvement.
(Ord. 173-2000. Passed 12-17-00.)