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Authority. The Board shall act in an advisory
role to City departments, committees, commissions, or
boards where the action or inaction taken by the
aforementioned entities may affect the preservation of
Historic Resources.
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Duties. The Design Review Board is charged with
the following duties:
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Authority. The Board shall act in an advisory
role to City departments, committees, commissions, or
boards where the action or inaction taken by the
aforementioned entities may affect the preservation of
Historic Resources.
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(2) |
The
Board shall review and act upon all applications
for Certificates of Appropriateness for any
proposed alterations or changes to property
within the boundaries of the Downtown Business
District established by City Council. The
Board’s issuance of a Certificate of
Appropriateness shall be secured before a Zoning
Permit is issued or any owner of property may
commence work thereon.
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The
Board may recommend the inclusion of funds in
the annual City budget for the Board to confer
with technical experts, as required, to better
evaluate an Historic Resource or render a
judgment on a Certificate of Appropriateness.
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The
Board shall act in an advisory role to City
officials and department heads, council
commissions, committees, and boards regarding
the protection of local historic resources:
In this capacity, the Board may:
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Act in
an advisory role to City officials in the
updating of the City’s Master Plan;
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Recommend amendments to the zoning text for the
Downtown Business District, including the design
and location of business signage;
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Recommend to City Council any additions or
revisions to the Zoning Plan deemed necessary
for the Downtown Business District, including
recommendations for the inclusion of
non-contiguous properties;
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Recommend infrastructure improvements, such as paving
styles, the relocation/placement of streetlights, and
the design and location of street furniture in the
Downtown Business District;
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Assist the City, business owners, and residents in the
application for grants consistent with the objectives of
this Ordinance
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(5) |
On
behalf of the City, The Board shall act as a
liaison to individuals and organizations
regarding the protection of local historic
resources.
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The
Board shall work for the continuing education of
the residents of the City, with respect to the
architectural and historic heritage of the City
as designated in the Historic Resource Inventory
and Downtown Business District.
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The Board may assist the City notify each property owner
within the Downtown Business District of the
establishment of the District within a reasonable time
of the establishment of the District and whenever the
City gains knowledge of the transfer of ownership of a
property within the District. The notice shall be
delivered to the address of the owner as it appears on
the current tax list. [NOTE: Failure of the City or
Board to notify a property owner shall not absolve the
owner from adhering to any provision of the Downtown
Business District Ordinance.]
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The
Board shall maintain a library of preservation
resources to be used by Board members for the
purpose of increasing their knowledge of
architectural preservation and design.
These resources will also be made available to
owners of historic resources in the City of
Delphos on a lending library basis with
reasonable return due dates.
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D. |
The
Board shall encourage and assist building owners
with procedures for seeking National Register
designation. |
