§ 3117.02. Establishment of commission.  


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  • The historic resources commission is hereby established, consisting of seven (7) members. All members shall be appointed by the mayor and serve without compensation. Council recommends that appointments to the historic resources commission be made from professions and individuals, such as, but not limited to, two (2) architects; one (1) representative of the Columbus Landmarks Foundation. Recommended membership may include, but shall not be limited to, architects, contractors, carpenters, engineers, archaeologists, architectural or public historians, developers, business owners, lawyers or bankers. One (1) member shall reside in a property located in one (1) of the designated historic districts or an individually listed property. To the greatest extent possible members should, at a minimum, either own, rent, or have a business in a property listed on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties or in a designated historic district. Initially two (2) members will be appointed to serve for a term of one (1) year, two (2) members will be appointed to serve for a term of two (2) years, and three (3) members will be appointed to serve for a term of three (3) years. All subsequent terms shall be for a period of three (3) years. Vacancies caused by death, resignation or otherwise, shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments are made.

(Ord. 3204-98 § 2; Ord. No. 0762-2009, §§ 1, 2, 6-8-2009)