§228-106. Powers of the Planning Board.

[Amended 2-25-85 by Ord. No. 85-640]

1 When an application in the Historic District or on Schedule B shall be submitted to the Planning Board, that Board may engage or retain experts, including historians, architects and representatives of the Department of Environmental Protection, Historic Sites Division, to aid in its deliberations

2 On those matters where the Planning Board is required to take action under this Code, a shall have the power to approve or disapprove the recommendations, but in the event of disapproval, it shall state its reasons therefor at a public meeting The Planning Board may make recommendations to the applicant with respect to the suitability of design, arrangement and construction

3 The Planning Board shall indicate on as plans its approval, which shall be dated and signed by the Secretary of the Planning Board

§228-107. Actions not affected by Article.

Nothing in this Code shall prohibit repairing or rebuilding any structure in the Historic District or on Schedule B so as to Maintain or return the structure to is original condition prior to deterioration or destruction Nothing in this Code shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature of any structure which does not involve a change in design, material, color or outer appearance thereof, nor to prevent any environmental change which the Construction Official shall certify is required for public safety because of any unsafe or dangerous condition

§228-108. Subdivision of Historic District Property.

A.The following criteria shall apply

Property shall be judged by the composite of existing structures, natural setting, configuration of the land, and distinctive physical features, such as large trees, waterways, garden settings, natural approaches or components that maintain the integral original qualities, and such appurtenances as accessory buildings, wells, monuments, that provide significant unique character of the property as a whole

§228-109. Additions and deletions to Schedule B.

[Amended 2-25-85 by Ord. No. 85-640]

Such additions of historical sites and structures are to be recommended when documented and in compliance with established criteria

SCHEDULE B