[Ord. No. 9.062 §1, 7-9-2007]
An Architectural Advisory Board is hereby created and established for the purpose of promoting high standards of architectural design, thereby serving the general welfare of the community. When requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Architectural Advisory Board will review certain building plans for new construction or additions in infill development areas as designated by the City of Weston Zoning Code. The intent of architectural advisory is to attempt to insure that the architectural scheme of proposed new construction or additions in designated areas in all zoning districts are in harmony with the architectural scheme of the building, site and surrounding area while striving not to destroy individual creativity for the sake of conformity and avoiding the precise standards that direct attention to superficialities of style rather than general aspects of design.
[Ord. No. 9.062 §2, 7-9-2007]
A. 
The Board shall consist of five (5) members. The Mayor, with approval of the Board of Aldermen, shall appoint each member of the Board. The first (1st) term of one (1) Board member shall be for three (3) years. The first (1st) term of two (2) Board members shall be for two (2) years. The first (1st) term of the two (2) remaining Board members shall be for one (1) year. Thereafter, the terms for all successors shall be for three (3) years. Each member shall serve until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. In the event of death, resignation or removal of any member, a successor shall be appointed to serve for the unexpired term for which such member has been appointed. The Board of Aldermen may remove any member of the Board at any time.
B. 
Preferably, one (1) member of the Board shall be a commercial property owner, business owner, business operator or employee of a business within the City of Weston and at least two (2) members of the Board shall be professionals in architecture, landscape design, industrial design, urban planning or similar fields who reside in the City of Weston. Three (3) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for conducting its business.
[Ord. No. 9.062 §3, 7-9-2007]
The Architectural Advisory Board shall elect from its members its own Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman is to act as Chairman in the absence of the Chairman. The Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be elected for a term of one (1) year but shall hold the office until a successor has been elected. The City shall designate a person to serve as Secretary to the Board who shall keep a detailed record of all proceedings. Such records shall be kept on file in City Hall.
[Ord. No. 9.062 §4, 7-9-2007]
The Architectural Advisory Board shall make rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary for the conduct of its affairs provided that such rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Code and other ordinances of the City. The Board shall hold public meetings as are necessary in order to conduct its business.
[Ord. No. 9.062 §5, 7-9-2007]
The Architectural Advisory Board shall review the building permit application, together with any plans, elevations, detailed drawings and specifications pertaining to such application. No building permit reviewed by the Architectural Advisory Board pertaining to construction or addition shall be issued until their recommendation is made to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
[Ord. No. 9.062 §6, 7-9-2007]
Except as otherwise provided herein, the Architectural Advisory Board shall review and act upon building permit applications referred to it within twenty-one (21) days of the date on which the Planning and Zoning Commission has requested the review, unless the applicant and Architectural Advisory Board jointly agree to extend the time for review. Provided, the review process is completed prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
[Ord. No. 9.062 §7, 7-9-2007]
The City, through the office of the Mayor, shall assign to the Architectural Advisory Board such office space and facilities and such necessary clerical help as shall be necessary for the fulfillment of its duties. The City Attorney shall render such legal services as shall be necessary or required by the Board.