The Commission is charged with the following duties:
(a) Maintain the Historic Resource Inventory and conduct a continuing exterior survey of all street facades of Historic Resources including photographs and condition surveys updated every ten (10) years and make this Inventory available for public inspection;
(b) Attend educational sessions when available, conduct self-guided study of available multimedia resources with particular attention to the “United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,” 1995 Edition or as subsequently amended, and share information with other Commission members in order to increase knowledge of preservation issues;
(c) Confer with technical experts as may be required to better evaluate an Historic Resource or render a judgment on a Certificate of Appropriateness;
(d) Review and act upon all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness following the guidelines of the “United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,” 1995 Edition or as subsequently amended;
(e) Work for the continuing education of the residents of the City, with respect to the architectural and historic heritage of the City and the Historic Resources and designated Historic District;
(f) On behalf of the City, act as a liaison to individuals and organizations regarding the protection of local historic resources;
(g) Act in an advisory role to City officials and department heads, Council commissions, committees, and boards regarding the protection of local historic resources;
(h) Act in an advisory role to City officials in the updating of the City’s Master Plan;
(i) Assist the City, business owners, and residents in the application for grants consistent with the objectives of this Ordinance;
(j) Recommend to City Council any additions or revisions to the Historic District Ordinance deemed necessary;
(k) Make recommendations to City Council for the inclusion of non-contiguous properties to the Historic Overlay District;
(l) Make recommendations regarding the following areas within the Historic District: paving, relocation/placement of streetlights, design and location of street furniture, design and location of business signage;
(m) Encourage and assist building owners with procedures for seeking National Register designation.
(Ord. 07-06. Passed 4-24-06.)