[R.O. 2012 §130.100; Ord. No. 580 §1, 6-5-2007]
There is hereby established a Historic Preservation Commission of the City, which shall be an advisory body to the City Council, with respect to matters of historic significance and its study of buildings and structures in the City which have historic or architectural significance.
[R.O. 2012 §130.110; Ord. No. 580 §1, 6-5-2007]
A. 
The Historic Preservation Commission shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Members shall serve for a term of three (3) years; except that the initial appointees shall serve for staggered terms such that three (3) members shall be appointed to serve a one (1) year term, three (3) shall be appointed to serve a two (2) year term and three (3) shall be appointed to serve a three (3) year term. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed to serve a term of three (3) years, except that vacancies shall be filled only for the remainder of the term vacated.
B. 
One (1) member shall be designated by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, as Chairman of the Commission. The Chairman shall serve a term of one (1) year in such capacity and may be reappointed to one (1) or more successive terms as Chairman.
C. 
In addition, the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the City Council, shall appoint a member of the City Council and a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve as liaisons to their respective bodies. The liaison members shall not vote and shall not hold office. Liaison appointees shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year. The Mayor shall also serve as an ex officio member of the Commission. Liaison members and the Mayor shall have the right to participate in the business and discussions of the Commission but shall not have the right to vote on any question.
D. 
Then terms of all members and liaison appointees and the term of the Chairman as such shall expire on May first (1st) of the respective year.
E. 
Members shall be residents of the City and shall, to the extent practicable, be persons who have some experience in historic research or who are experienced or interested in the field of architecture and/or preservation or who are interested in the study and development of local history, either in the City or elsewhere.
[R.O. 2012 §130.120; Ord. No. 580 §1, 6-5-2007]
Commission members shall serve without compensation.
[R.O. 2012 §130.130; Ord. No. 580 §1, 6-5-2007]
Members of the Commission shall be subject to removal in the same manner as other appointed officials pursuant to Section 115.080 of this Code of Ordinances.
[R.O. 2012 §130.140; Ord. No. 580 §1, 6-5-2007]
The Commission shall act in accordance with State law and the ordinances of the City. A quorum of the Commission shall consist of five (5) members, exclusive of the Mayor or liaison appointees. The Commission shall conduct all proceedings in accordance with Missouri's Sunshine Law, Chapter 610, RSMo., and the City's policy relating to open meetings and records. However, the Commission may establish rules of procedure not inconsistent with any applicable law or ordinance.
[R.O. 2012 §130.150; Ord. No. 580 §1, 6-5-2007]
A. 
The purpose of the Historic Commission is to:
1. 
Promote and encourage historic research with respect to the City;
2. 
To faster and promote public knowledge of and interest in the history of the City, as well as other local and national history;
3. 
To study all buildings and structures located in the City which have historic or architectural significance; and
4. 
To make recommendations to the City Council relating to acquisition of historic sites, possible regulations to preserve and protect landmark buildings and sites and other places of historic interest and the marking of places of historic interest with suitable monuments, plaques or markers.
[R.O. 2012 §130.160; Ord. No. 580 §1, 6-5-2007]
A. 
The duties and responsibilities of the Commission include:
1. 
The Commission shall conduct or cause to be conducted a survey of the historic, architectural and archaeological resources within the community. Survey and inventory documents shall be maintained at City Hall and shall be open to the public. The survey shall be updated at least every ten (10) years. The Commission shall also periodically make a report and presentation to the City Council with regard to subjects in accordance with its purpose stated above.
2. 
The Commission shall work with and advise the Mayor, the City Council and other City Officials with regard to all proposed National Register nominations for properties within the boundaries of the City.
3. 
The Commission may utilize area resources, such as historic societies, landmark or historic commissions and other similar agencies within the City of Normandy, the County of St. Louis, the State of Missouri and Federal agencies of a similar nature, in order to fulfill its purpose as set forth in this Article.
4. 
The Commission shall make recommendations to the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council regarding criteria for and designation of buildings and structures which qualify as landmarks, historic buildings, historic site and/or historic districts;
5. 
The Commission shall review the local inventory and make recommendations to the City Council for historic designation(s) based on the following criteria:
a. 
Significant inherent character, interest or value as part of the development or heritage of the community, State or nation; or
b. 
The site of an event significant in history; or
c. 
Association with a person or persons who contributed significantly to the culture and development of the community, State or nation; or
d. 
Exemplifying the cultural, political, economic, social, ethnic or historic heritage of the community, State or nation; or
e. 
Individually, or as a collection of resources, embodying distinguishing characteristics of a type, style, period or specimen in architecture or engineering; or
f. 
The work of a designer whose work has influenced significantly the development of the community, State or nation; or
g. 
Containing elements of design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent a significant innovation; or
h. 
Part of or related to a distinctive element of community planning; or
i. 
Representing an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood or community; or
j. 
Yielding, or may be likely to yield, information important in pre-history or history.
In making its recommendation, the Commission shall give consideration to and take into account the age, design, period of construction, aesthetic value, past use, historic significance, unusual nature, point of location or other recognized o130r generally accepted criteria for determination.
Each such recommendation shall be delivered to the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council in writing and state the reasons for such recommendation.
[R.O. 2012 §130.170; Ord. No. 580 §1, 6-5-2007]
Whenever a building or structure has been officially designated as a landmark by the City Council or whenever an area has been officially designated as a historic district by the City Council, the Commission may advertise and promote such designation.
[R.O. 2012 §130.180; Ord. No. 580 §1, 6-5-2007]
A. 
No permit for the demolition, material alteration, substantial modification or other change shall be issued by the City for any landmark designated by the City Council, until the plans and specifications upon which the application for such permit are based, shall have first been submitted to the Historic Commission for its recommendation.
B. 
Upon submission to the Commission of any such application for a permit, the Commission shall have a maximum of thirty (30) days in which to study and review such application and the plans and specifications upon which such application is based and to confer with the owner, occupant or other person having an interest in such building or structure for the purpose of making suggestions and recommendations with respect to any and all means or methods considered feasible and proper for the preservation of such landmark.
C. 
When considering such plans and specifications for new construction, alteration, repairs or restoration, the Commission shall use the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation as guidelines in making its recommendations. In addition, the Commission shall consider any other guidelines for local historic districts and local historic buildings that have been enacted by ordinance of the City Council. The Commission shall consider whether the site, structure or area in question may be preserved and maintained in a state which will not deface, mar, materially alter or destroy, in whole or in part, the historic significance or aesthetic value of such.
D. 
The Commission's recommendation is advisory only. In the event that a permit is denied by the appropriate official of the City, such denial shall be subject to review as otherwise provided by law.
E. 
All permit applications subject to review by the Historic Commission shall be held as pending by the issuing authority and no permit shall be issued during the thirty (30) day review period afforded to the Commission.