§ 3117.04. Duties.

The duties of the historic resources commission shall be as follows:

A.

To conduct a survey of all properties which may be eligible for designation as listed properties and make recommendation to council for the designation of appropriate properties as listed properties.

B.

To maintain the Columbus Register of Historic Properties which will contain the following information about each listed property:

1.

The roster number of the listed property;

2.

The description of the parcel of real estate on which the listed property is located as such description appears on the tax duplicate;

3.

The street address or other applicable reference to the recognized location of the listed property;

4.

A site plan of the real estate on which the listed property is located showing the location thereon of the listed property;

5.

A minimum of two photographs of the listed property;

6.

A statement of the historical and/or architectural significance of the listed property; and

7.

The owner's name, address and telephone number.

C.

To nominate, in a manner consistent with federal and state regulations, property for designation as listed property with approval of council and review nominations to the National Register of Historic Places and make recommendations to the mayor and city council concerning such nominations.

D.

To advise the mayor and make recommendations as to the conservation of the city's structures, sites, groups and districts or as to any alteration, rehabilitation or demolition proposed for a city-owned property, park or right-of-way listed in the Columbus Register of Historic Properties.

E.

To preserve and protect historical structures, groups, districts and sites of the city.

F.

To study the problems and determine the needs of the city in furthering the purpose of preservation.

G.

To determine what legislation or policy, if any, is necessary to further preservation, restoration and development of historical resources and to recommend the same to the mayor or council, whichever is appropriate.

H.

To prepare, adopt and publish guidelines consistent with the standards for listed properties pursuant to Chapter 3116, C.C.

I.

To consider proposed construction, reconstruction, alteration or demolition of structures or architectural features of listed properties pursuant to regulations and standards of Chapters 3116 and 3117, C.C., and pertinent guidelines and issue certificates therefor if determined to be appropriate.

J.

To work with the safe neighborhood review board to find alternatives to the demolition of any historic property within the commission's jurisdiction which is declared to be a nuisance.

K.

To receive for review, comment and recommendation from the department copies of applications and notices of all public hearings related to rezonings, special permits, variances, demolitions and zoning appeals regarding property located wholly or partially within a listed property.

L.

To provide for regular and special meetings to accomplish the purposes of paragraphs A. through K. herein.

(Ord. 1045-98 § 9; Ord. 0946-04 § 7; Ord. 897-05 § 7.)