(A) In considering the appropriateness of any environmental changes, including signs, displays, or landscaping, the Board shall take into account, in addition to any other pertinent factors, the historical and architectural style and general design, arrangement, texture, material, and color of the proposed changes as they relate to the property in its present condition, and shall also consider the relation thereof to the same or related factors in other properties, objects, and areas in the immediate vicinity.
(B) Attention shall be taken to avoid the environmentally harmful effect often created by the clash of historic brick, stone, masonry, and wood building materials with undisguised contemporary materials, such as aluminum or other metals, plastic, fiberglass, and glass.
(C) The Board shall refer to the Standards for Rehabilitation, prepared by the Secretary of the Interior, and the criteria and guidelines for architectural, sign, and design review established by the Board pursuant to the terms of this chapter.
(D) The Board shall consider the advice of those consultants whose opinion is sought by the Board with respect to any application for a certificate.
(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)