Article X, § 175-60 through § 175-92

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• Appeal deadline from ARB to Town Council30 days

  The applicant or any aggrieved person may appeal a final decision of the ARB to the Town Council by filing a written notice of appeal within 30 days of the date of the ARB decision.

• Certificate of Appropriateness required for exterior work

  no exterior portion of any existing historic landmark, building, structure or object ... nor any new building, structure, or object, or any type of outdoor advertising sign shall be erected, altered, restored, moved or demolished within such district until after an application for a certificate of appropriateness as to exterior features has been submitted to and approved by the ARB

• Offer for sale before demolition

  the owner of a historic landmark, contributing building or structure, as a matter of right shall be entitled to raze or demolish provided that: ... He has applied to the ARB for such a right. ... The owner has for the period of time set forth in the time schedule ... made a bona fide offer to sell such landmark building or structure...

• Criteria for demolition review

  The ARB shall consider the following criteria in determining whether or not to grant a certificate of appropriateness for razing or demolition: (1) Whether or not the historic landmark, contributing building or structure is of such architectural or historic significance that its removal would be to the detriment of the public interest...

• Historic DistrictHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. Design Guidelines

  The Planning Commission shall develop Historic District Design Guidelines and criteria that are substantially consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation to guide the ARB in its determinations of the appropriateness of applications.

• Fencing review criteria

  Fencing. The location, setting, orientation, type, form, design, overall dimensions, scale, materials, texture, finish, color, impact on adjacent property owners and any additional screening shall be considered.

• ARB does not review interior arrangements

  The ARB shall not consider interior arrangements.

• Mechanical equipment review criteria

  Mechanical equipment (HVAC systems, exhaust fans, satellite dishes, skylights). The location, setting, visibility, screening, method of installation into the building, orientation, type, form, overall dimensions, scale, design, materials, texture, finish and appearance shall be considered.

• Normal repair and routine maintenance exempt from COA

  any work under normal repair and routine maintenance to stabilize, consolidate and conserve historic materials, features and workmanship ... shall be exempt from the requirements of a certificate of appropriateness.

• Criteria for moving/relocation review

  No building or structure officially designated as an historic landmark or contributing building or structure within the district ... shall be moved or relocated unless the same is approved by the ARB and a certificate of appropriateness issued...

• Signage review criteria

  Signage. The type, form, design, overall dimensions, scale in relation to the building or site, materials, texture, finish, design of the message, lettering dimensions and style, colors, method of physical support or erection, any exterior illumination, relationship to other signs in the district, orientation and setting shall be considered.