Cross References — As to administration, chs. 110 and 115; as to streets, sidewalks and public places, ch. 800; as to subdivision regulations, ch. 410.
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Cross References — As to administration, chs. 110 and 115.
State Law Reference — Planning commission generally, §89.320, RSMo.
[R.O. 2013 §18-20; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §1, 10-3-1974]
For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community and in order to make adequate provision for and to stimulate, guide, direct and beautify the City and the future development and growth of the City, there is hereby created a commission to be known as the City Planning Commission.
[R.O. 2013 §18-21; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §2, 10-3-1974; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 251) §1, 7-15-1976; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 1778) §1, 8-19-1999; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 2261) §1, 8-16-2007; Ord. No. 14.542 (Bill No. 2764), 2-20-2020]
A. 
The City Planning Commission shall consist of the following:
1. 
The Mayor, if the Mayor chooses to be a member;
2. 
A member of the Council selected by the Council, if the Council chooses to have a member serve on the Commission; and
3. 
Nine (9) citizens, one (1) from each ward and the remainder at-large members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.
a. 
If for any reason the Mayor is unable to appoint one (1) member from each ward, the Mayor may instead appoint additional at-large members for Council approval.
[R.O. 2013 §18-22; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §2, 10-3-1974; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 251) §1, 7-15-1976]
All citizen members of the City Planning Commission shall serve without compensation.
[R.O. 2013 §18-23; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §2, 10-3-1974; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 251) §1, 7-15-1976]
The term of each of the citizen members of the City Planning Commission shall be four (4) years, except that the terms of the citizen members first appointed shall be for varying periods as designated by the Mayor so that succeeding terms will be staggered. Any vacancy in a membership shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment as provided in this Article.
[R.O. 2013 §18-24; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §2, 10-3-1974; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 251) §1, 7-15-1976]
The City Council may remove any citizen member of the City Planning Commission for cause stated in writing and after notice and public hearing thereon.
[R.O. 2013 §18-25; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §3, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission shall elect its Chairman and Secretary from among the citizen members. The term of Chairman and Secretary shall be for one (1) year with eligibility for reelection.
[R.O. 2013 §18-26; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §3, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission shall hold regular and special meetings as provided for by its rules, and shall adopt rules for the transaction of business, and keep a public record of its proceedings.
[R.O. 2013 §18-27; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §3, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission shall appoint the employees and staff necessary for its work, and may contract with City planners and other professional persons for the services that it requires. The expenditures of the Commission, exclusive of grants and gifts, shall be within the amounts appropriated for that purpose by the Mayor and Council.
[R.O. 2013 §18-28; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §20, 10-3-1974]
Grants and gifts which are not within the amounts appropriated for expenditures by the City Planning Commission as provided by Section 400.080 shall be accepted by the Commission only by the permission of and within the terms of such permission as may be granted by the Mayor and Council.
[R.O. 2013 §18-29; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §4, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission shall make and adopt a Comprehensive Plan for the physical development of the City. The Comprehensive Plan, with the accompanying maps, plats, charts and descriptive and explanatory matter, shall show the Commission's recommendations for the physical development and uses of land, and may include, among other things, the general location, character and extent of streets and other public ways, grounds, places and spaces; the general location and extent of public utilities and terminals, whether publicly or privately owned; the acceptance, widening, removal, extension, relocation, narrowing, vacation, abandonment or change of use of any of the foregoing; the general character, extent and layout of the replanning of blighted districts and slum areas.
[R.O. 2013 §18-30; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §5, 10-3-1974]
In the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan, the City Planning Commission shall make careful and comprehensive surveys and studies of the existing conditions and probable future growth of the municipality. The Commission is authorized to use whatever sources of information it deems beneficial, including studies initiated prior to the creation of such Commission. The plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated development of the City which will, in accordance with existing and future needs, best promote the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development.
[R.O. 2013 §18-31; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §6, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission may adopt the Comprehensive Plan as a whole by a single resolution, or, as the work of making the whole Comprehensive Plan progresses, may from time to time adopt a part or parts thereof, any part to correspond generally with one (1) or more of the functional subdivisions of the subject matter of the plan. Before the adoption, amendment or extension of the plan or portion thereof, the Commission shall hold at least one (1) public hearing thereon. Fifteen (15) days' notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be published in at least one (1) newspaper having general circulation within the municipality. The hearing may be adjourned from time to time. The adoption of the plan requires a majority vote of the full membership of the Planning Commission. The resolution shall refer expressly to the maps, descriptive matter and other matters intended by the Commission to form the whole or part of the plan; and the action taken shall be recorded on the adopted plan or part thereof by the identifying signature of the Secretary of the Commission and filed in the office of the Commission, identified properly by file number, and a copy of the plan or part thereof shall be certified to the Council and the Municipal Clerk, and a copy shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Deeds.
[R.O. 2013 §18-32; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §7, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission may make reports and recommendations relating to the plan and development of the City to public officials and agencies, public utility companies, civic, educational, professional and other organizations and citizens. It may recommend to the Mayor or Council programs for public improvements and the financing thereof. All public officials shall, upon request, furnish to the Commission, within a reasonable time, all available information the Commission requires for its work. The Commission, its members and employees, in the performance of its functions, may enter upon any land to make examinations and surveys. In general, the Commission shall have the power necessary to enable it to perform its functions and promote municipal planning.
[R.O. 2013 §18-33; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §8, 10-3-1974]
Whenever the City Planning Commission adopts the plan of the City or any part thereof, no street or other public facilities, or no public utility, whether publicly or privately owned, the location, extent and character thereof having been included in the recommendations and proposals of the plan or portions thereof, shall be constructed or authorized in the City until the location, extent and character thereof has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission. In case of disapproval the Commission shall communicate its reasons to the Council, and the Council, by vote of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of its entire membership, may overrule the disapproval, and upon the overruling, the Council or the appropriate board or officer may proceed, excepting that if the public facility or utility is one (1) the authorization or financing of which does not fall within the provisions of the Council, then the submission to the Planning Commission shall be by whatever board has jurisdiction, and the Planning Commission's disapproval may be overruled by that board by a vote of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of its entire membership. The acceptance, widening, removal, extension, relocation, narrowing, vacation, abandonment, change of use, acquisition of land for, sale or lease of any street or other public facility is subject to similar submission and approval, and the failure to approve may be similarly overruled. The failure of the Commission to act within sixty (60) days after the date of and official submission to it shall be deemed approval.
[R.O. 2013 §18-34; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §9, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission shall have and perform all of the functions of the Zoning Commission as provided for in Sections 89.010 to 89.250, RSMo., as amended.
[R.O. 2013 §18-35; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §4, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission may prepare a zoning plan for the regulation of the height, area, bulk, location and use of private, non-profit and public structures and premises, and of population density, but the adoption, enforcement, and administration of the zoning plan shall conform to the provisions of Sections 89.010 to 89.250, RSMo.
[R.O. 2013 §18-36; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §§10, 12 — 13, 10-3-1974]
A. 
No plat lying within this City shall be filed or recorded until it has been submitted to and a report and recommendation thereon has been made by the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council and the Council has approved the plat as provided by law.
B. 
Within sixty (60) days after the submission of a plat to the Commission, the Commission shall approve or disapprove the plat; otherwise the plat is deemed approved by the Commission, except that the Commission, with the consent of the applicant for the approval, may extend the sixty-day period. The grounds of disapproval of any plat by the Commission shall be made a matter of record.
C. 
The approval of a plat by the Commission does not constitute or effect an acceptance by the City or public of the dedication to public use of any street or other ground shown upon the plat
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
The Council finds and declares the present and future of the City are founded on the contributions of the past. Many of these contributions are exemplified in sites, buildings, structures, and objects. It is the intention of the City to preserve these items for their historic, cultural, aesthetic, or architectural significance for the general benefit of the City to secure the foundations of the City as a part of the living community, as a source of citizen identification, and in appropriation for the City's heritage. History has shown that the absence of a preservation effort has resulted in the demolition, destruction, alteration, and deterioration of those items now to be identified as historic landmarks and historic sites or buildings. Therefore, it is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects for their historic, cultural, aesthetic, or architectural value is a public necessity, and is required in the interest of the prosperity and welfare of the people.
B. 
The purposes of this Commission are to:
1. 
Effect and accomplish the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects which reflect elements of the City's historic, cultural, aesthetic, and architectural heritage;
2. 
Safeguard the City's historic, cultural, aesthetic and architectural heritage as embodied and reflected in such districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects;
3. 
Enhance and stabilize neighborhood property values;
4. 
Encourage neighborhood conservation;
5. 
Foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past;
6. 
Protect and enhance the City's attraction to tourists and visitors and the support and stimulus to business and industry thereby provided;
7. 
Strengthen the economy of the City;
8. 
Promote the use of historic landmarks and historic districts for the education, enjoyment, and welfare of the City;
9. 
Determine whether a building, structure, site, object or district has historic, cultural, aesthetic, or architectural significance; and
10. 
Promote the safety, health, morals, and general welfare of the City as a whole.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 253, Section 253.415 cited as the "Local Historic Preservation Act," authorizes the City to create by ordinance an Historic Preservation Commission.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases in this Article shall be interpreted so as to give them the same meaning as they have in common usage and so as to give this Article its most reasonable application.
ALTERATION
Any act or process that changes one (1) or more historic, architectural, or physical features of an area, site, landscape, place and/or structure, including, but not limited to, the erection, construction, reconstruction, or removal of a structure; the expansion or significant modification of agricultural activities; and the clearing, grading or other modification of an area, site, or landscape that changes its current condition.
AREA
Specific geographic division of the City of Arnold.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board established pursuant to Section 405.240 of this Code.
CITY COUNCIL OR COUNCIL
The City Council of the City of Arnold.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
A certificate issued by the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) indicating its approval of plans for alteration, construction, removal or demolition of a landmark or of a structure within a historic district.
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG)
A local government certified as meeting the requirements set forth in the "Guidelines for Participation in Missouri's Certified Local Government Program".
CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL
The elected head of local government; the Mayor of Arnold.
CONSTRUCTION
The act of adding an addition to an existing structure or the erection of a new principal or accessory structure on a lot or property.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Districts, sites, structures, objects and evidence or parts thereof of some importance to a culture, a subculture or a community for scientific, engineering, art tradition, religious or other reasons significant in providing resource and environmental data necessary for the study and interpretation of past ways of life and for interpreting human behavior.
DATE OF INITIAL DESIGNATION
The date of the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission where the landmark or historic district is nominated by a member of the HPC, the owner of record of the structure, or the City Council.
DEMOLITION
Any act or process which destroys in part or in whole a landmark or a structure within a historic district, or which threatens to destroy a landmark or a structure within a historic district, or which destroys or threatens to destroy a potentially significant property or structure by failure to maintain it in a condition of good repair and maintenance.
DESIGN GUIDELINE
A standard of appropriate activity that will preserve the historic, architectural, scenic or aesthetic character of a landmark or historic district.
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL APPEARANCE
The architectural character and general composition of the exterior of a structure, including but not limited to, the kind, color and texture of the building material; the type of roof line, dormers and overhangs; the size, location and design of porches, steps and handrails and the type, size, location, spacing design and character of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs and appurtenant elements.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
An area designated as a "historic district" by ordinance of the City Council which may include individual landmarks, as well as other properties or structures which, while not of such historic and/or architectural significance to be designated as landmarks, nevertheless contribute to the overall visual characteristics and historical significance of the historic district.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
The Commission established pursuant to this Article.
HPC
The Historic Review Commission and/or its members.
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or culture of the community, county, state or country; as the location of an important local, county, state or national event; or through identification with a person or persons who made an important contribution to the development of the community, county, state or country.
LANDMARK
A property or structure designated as a "landmark" by ordinance of the City Council, pursuant to procedures prescribed herein, which is worthy of rehabilitation, restoration, interpretation and preservation because of its historic, architectural or archaeological significance to the City of Arnold.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
A City, County, municipality, town or village or any other general purpose political subdivision of the State.
MINIMUM MAINTENANCE
The minimum regulations governing the conditions and maintenance of all existing structures, as set out in the various building and property maintenance codes adopted by the City Council.
MISSOURI ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The Commission appointed by the Governor of the State of Missouri which is responsible for review and nomination of all Missouri properties to the National Register of Historic Places.
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PLACES
The national list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects significant in U.S. history, architecture, archaeology, engineering and culture maintained by the Secretary of the Interior.
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
Any work for which a building permit is not required by ordinance, where the purpose and effect of such work is to correct any deterioration or decay of, or damage to, a structure or any part thereof and to restore the same, as nearly as practical, to its condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration, decay or damage and does not involve change of materials nor of form.
OWNER OF RECORD
The person, corporation or other legal entity listed as owner in the records of the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The City Planning Commission established pursuant to Chapter 400, Article I of this Code and Chapter 89, RSMo., as amended.
REMOVAL
Any relocation of a structure, object or artifact on site or to another site.
REPAIR
Any change that is not construction, alteration, demolition or removal and is necessary or useful for continuing normal maintenance and upkeep.
RESTORATION
The process or product of returning, as nearly as possible, an existing site, building, structure or object to its condition at a particular time in history, using the same construction materials and methods as the original where possible. Typically the period of greatest historical significance or aesthetic integrity is chosen. This may include removing the later additions, making hidden repairs and replacing hidden work.
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO)
The official within the State of Missouri State Historic Preservation Office who has been designated and appointed by the Governor to administer the state historic preservation program.
SITE
The traditional, documented or legendary location of an event, occurrence, action or structure significant in the life or lives of a person, persons, groups or tribes or any place with evidence of past human activity. Sites include, but are not limited to, cemeteries, burial grounds, occupation and work areas, evidence of farming or hunting and gathering, battlefields, settlements, estates, gardens, groves, river crossings, springs, wells, routes and trails, caves, quarries, mines or significant trees or other plant life.
STOP WORK ORDER
An order directing an owner, occupant, contractor or subcontractor to halt an action for which a certificate of appropriateness is required and notifying the owner, occupant, contractor, subcontractor or other responsible party of the application process for a certificate of appropriateness.
STRUCTURE
Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent or temporary location on or in the ground, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, buildings, fences, gazebos, advertising signs, billboards, backstops for tennis courts, radio and television antennae and towers, and swimming pools.
SURVEY
The systematic gathering of information on the architectural, historic, scenic and archaeological significance of buildings. Sites, structures, areas or landscapes, through visual assessment in the field, and historical review, research and investigation for the purpose of identifying landmarks or historic districts worthy of preservation.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
There is hereby created the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), to be appointed by the Mayor and ratified by the City Council, and to be composed of seven (7) members who shall be residents of the City for at least one (1) year preceding their appointment. Of those seven (7) members, one (1) member shall serve as the council liaison for the City Council. The Commission shall:
1. 
Possess members who have a demonstrated interest in, competence in or knowledge of historic preservation either representing a local historical society or as a resident or property owner.
2. 
Be comprised of both professionally qualified members and also citizens-at-large who may bring a broader perspective of community affairs.
3. 
To the maximum extent practicable, be comprised of members drawn from professional in architecture, architectural history, history, prehistoric and historic archaeology, planning, urban design, cultural geography, cultural anthropology, folklore, curation, conservation, landscape architecture, or any other related disciplines or fields related to historic preservation.
4. 
The City Administrator, the Director of Community Development, the Director of Public Works, and the Director of Finance shall serve as ex officio members without a vote and are only required to attend meetings as directed by the chairman of the HPC.
B. 
The terms for the members shall be three (3) year terms, unless appointed to an unexpired term excepting that the membership of the first two HPC members shall serve for one (1) year, the next two (2) members serve for two (2) years, and the last two (2) members serve for three (3) years. Thereafter, members shall be appointed for three (3) years each. The terms of the Council liaison member shall be coincident with their term in office.
C. 
In the event of the death or resignation of any member, the Mayor shall, within sixty (60) days of said event, appoint a successor to serve during the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner designated for the appointment of the predecessor member.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
All citizen members of the City Historical Preservation Commission shall serve without compensation.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015; Ord. No. 1.243 (Bill No. 2640) §1, 7-21-2016]
Unless provided otherwise by law, any member of this Commission (or Board) may be removed by the Mayor, with or without cause, with the approval of a majority of the members of the City Council, at any time, or by a two-thirds vote of the members of the City Council without the consent and approval of the Mayor.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
The chairperson of the HPC shall be the Council liaison.
B. 
Additional officers shall consist of a vice chairperson and a secretary elected by the HPC, each of who shall serve a one-year term and is eligible for re-election. The chairperson shall preside over all meetings. In the absence or disqualification of the chairperson, the vice chairperson shall perform the duties of the chairperson. In absence of both the chairperson and vice chairperson, an acting chairperson shall be elected by those members present to perform the duties at that meeting.
C. 
The chairperson of the Historical Preservation Commission shall have the following duties:
1. 
Be responsible for publication and distribution of copies of the minutes, reports and decisions to the members of the HPC.
2. 
Give notice as provided herein by law for all public hearings conducted by the HPC;
3. 
Advise the Mayor and Council of vacancies on the HPC and expiring terms of members;
4. 
To forward a register of all properties and structures which have been designated as landmarks or historical districts annually to the City Administrator; and
5. 
Prepare to submit to the City Council a complete record of the proceedings before the HPC on any matter requiring Council action.
D. 
The vice chairperson shall have all the duties of the chairperson but only during such times when the vice chairperson serves as the acting chairperson in the absence, refusal, or disqualification of the chairperson.
E. 
The secretary of the HPC may be a member of the HPC or a staff member assigned by the City Administrator on behalf of the secretary. The secretary of the HPC shall keep minutes of the HPC meetings and record other actions of the HPC in the course of its normal business.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
A quorum shall consist of at least four (4) voting members of the HPC. All decisions or actions of the HPC shall be made by an affirmative vote of at least four (4) members. In the event of a tie vote, the issue shall be considered as deadlocked and shall be tabled until the next regular or special meeting. If a quorum is not present at a properly called meeting of the HPC, the meeting shall be adjourned.
B. 
Meetings shall be held at regularly scheduled times as set by the HPC or at any time upon the call of the chairperson, but no less than once each quarter (four (4) meetings per year).
C. 
All meetings shall be held, and agendas posted in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri and conducted according to Robert's Rules of Order.
D. 
The HPC shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote, and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be filed as public record.
E. 
All HPC rules of procedure, designation criteria, design guidelines and forms shall be available as public record.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
Members of the Historic Preservation Commission shall be governed by City of Arnold's conflict of interest and nepotism policies as adopted by the City Council.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
The HPC shall have the following powers and duties:
1. 
For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Article, the HPC shall establish rules and regulations for the evaluation of the items submitted for its consideration and shall establish procedures for the submission, evaluation and selections of historic districts, structures and landmarks;
2. 
The HPC is hereby authorized to make a continuous study for the identification of all historically, archaeologically and architecturally significant properties, structures, sites or areas that exemplify the cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history of the nation, State, or City of Arnold and to maintain the research information in an inventory accessible to the public;
3. 
The HPC shall have the authority to recommend criteria based on age, architectural style, aesthetic value, historical significance, or unique and distinctive characteristics.
4. 
The HPC shall have the authority to recommend criteria for signage for historic structures and districts that is reflective of the historical period and adheres to the integrity of the character and style of the period so that signage is in conformance and in keeping with the significance determined by the HPC;
5. 
To investigate and recommend to the City Council the adoption of ordinances designating areas as having special cultural, historic, archaeological, community or architectural value as "landmarks";
6. 
To investigate and recommend to the City Council the adoption of ordinances designating areas as having special cultural, historic, archeological, community or architectural value as "historic districts";
7. 
To keep a register of all properties and structures which have been designated as landmarks or historic districts, including information required for each designation;
8. 
Upon determination by the HPC of the cultural, archeological, historical, or architectural significance of a structure, landmark or parcel, written notice shall be given to the property owner as well as others having a recognized financial interest in the property so that they may be made aware of the historic designation;
9. 
To confer recognition upon owners of landmarks, structures and property within historic districts by means of certificates, plaques or markers; and to make recommendations for the design and implementation of specific markings of the streets and routes leading from one (1) landmark or historic district to another;
10. 
To advise and assist owners of landmarks and property of structures within historic districts on physical and financial aspects of preservation, renovation, rehabilitation and reuse and on procedures for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places;
11. 
To nominate landmarks, structures, properties and historic districts to the historic register of the City of Arnold and to the National Register of Historic Places and to review and comment on any nominations to the National Register of Historic Places;
12. 
To inform and educate the citizens of the City of Arnold concerning the historic, archaeological and architectural heritage of the City through City Council approved expenditures for publication or sponsorship of maps, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, programs and seminars by the City, HPC or other appropriate parties;
13. 
To hold public hearings and to review applications for removal or demolition affecting proposed or designated landmarks or structures within historic districts and issue or deny certificates of appropriateness for such actions. The issuance or denial of a certificate of appropriateness will serve as a recommendation from the HPC to the Planning Commission for removal or demolition of proposed or designated landmarks or structures. Applicants may be required to submit plans, drawings, elevations, specifications and other information as may be necessary to act on certificates of appropriateness and recommendations to the Commission;
14. 
To hold public hearings on each proposed nomination of a landmark and of a historic district and on the guidelines developed for each nomination;
15. 
To hold public hearings and to review applications for all building permits for alterations, rehabilitation, reconstruction, renovation and new construction of buildings or structures within a historic district for adherence to the guidelines of said historic district and to issue or deny certificates of appropriateness for such actions. The issuance or denial of a certificate of appropriateness will serve as a recommendation from the HPC to the Planning Commission for all building permits relating to alterations, rehabilitation, construction, renovations and new construction, buildings or structures within historic districts. In no event shall a building permit be issued until reviewed by the HPC, however, any applicant shall not be caused unnecessary or unreasonable delay. All complete applications shall be reviewed and a public hearing held by the HPC within sixty (60) days of submittal. The HPC shall make a decision to issue or deny a certificate of appropriateness no later than sixty (60) days after the hearing and make recommendation to the Planning Commission, unless the applicant agrees to extend the time for review;
16. 
To hold public hearings and to review all applications for demolition or relocation permits pertaining to structures in excess of seventy-five (75) years of age and within the corporate limits of the City, including those not yet nominated as landmarks and those not yet designated as part of a historic district; to determine impact to significant cultural resources. Upon submission to the HPC of a certificate of appropriateness application for a demolition or relocation permit, the HPC shall have the have the power to review and withhold approval for a period of up to one hundred eighty (180) days. During this period, the HPC shall confer with the owner, occupant or other person having an interest in such building or structures for the purpose of making suggestions and recommendations with respect to any or all means or methods considered feasible and proper for the preservation of such landmark. It shall be the duty of the HPC within this review period to make suggestions and recommendations whereby the landmark 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 historical significance or aesthetic value of such landmark or historic district. The "period of review" shall begin on the date the application is submitted for review to the HPC. The HPC may grant its approval prior to the completion of the one hundred eighty (180) days after a duly noticed public hearing and issuance of a certificate of appropriateness, but in no case shall the HPC terminate its review within sixty (60) days of its initial review;
17. 
To call upon available City staff members as well as experts for technical advice and upon approval of the City Council retain such specialists or consultants as required from time to time;
18. 
To testify before all boards and commissions including the City Council, Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment on any matter affecting historically, archaeologically, culturally, or architecturally significant property, structures, sites and areas;
19. 
To submit an annual report of its activities to the Mayor for eventual submission to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). The annual report shall include, but not be limited to, such items as: the number, types and resolutions of cases reviewed, new designations made, revised resumes of HPC members, new appointments to the HPC, attendance records and all minutes relating to national register nominations. Reports shall be submitted within sixty (60) days after the end of the City's fiscal year;
20. 
To make recommendations to the City Council concerning budgetary appropriations to further the general purposes of this Chapter;
21. 
To annually attend at least one (1) informational or educational meeting, approved or conducted by the SHPO, pertaining to historic preservation; and
22. 
To investigate any and all potential sources of funds with which to accomplish its authorized objectives and to advance the purposes stated in this division; to encourage the formation of foundations, trusts and other organizations for the advancement of such purposes and providing funds therefore; and to support and assist in the coordination of the efforts of any organizations dedicated to such purposes in acquiring real property or interest thereon for use of such historic landmark or historic district as may be established.
23. 
To comment on any federal undertaking as an interested party on matters of historic preservation in the City of Arnold as provided for in section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended.
24. 
To undertake any other action or activity necessary or appropriate to the implementation of its powers and duties or to implementation of the purpose of this Article.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
The HPC may support the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places of local landmarks and historic districts that the HPC deems to have contributed to the history, architecture and culture of the City of Arnold.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
The HPC shall undertake an ongoing survey and research effort on the City of Arnold to identify neighborhoods, areas, sites, structures and objects that have historic, cultural, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic importance, interest or value. As part of the survey, the HPC shall review and evaluate any prior surveys and studies of any unit of government or private organization and compile appropriate descriptions, facts and photographs. The detailed inventory of these surveys and research shall be in conformance with the standards and guidelines as established by the SHPO. The HPC shall systematically identify potential landmarks and historic districts and adopt procedures to nominate them based on the following criteria:
1. 
The potential landmarks and historic districts in one (1) identifiable neighborhood or distinct geographic area of the City of Arnold;
2. 
The potential landmarks and historic districts associated with a particular person, event or period of time that has historic significance;
3. 
The potential landmarks and historic districts in a particular architectural style or school or of a particular architect, engineer, builder, designer or craftsman;
4. 
The potential landmarks and historic districts contain historic and prehistoric archaeological resources with the potential to contribute to the understanding of historic and prehistoric cultures; and
5. 
Such other criteria as may be adopted by the HPC to assure systematic survey and nomination of all potential landmarks and historic districts within the City of Arnold.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
Nominations shall be made to or by the HPC on a form prepared by it and may be submitted by an owner of record of the nominated property or structure, by motion of the HPC acting as a body, or by motion of the City Council acting as a body. Nominations shall be submitted to the building department who shall, within seven (7) days of receipt, mail a notification of intent to nominate to the owner of record of the nominated property. Forms and criteria for nomination will be available at City hall.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
The HPC shall, upon such investigation as it deems necessary, make a determination as to whether a nominated property, structure, site, area or district meets one (1) or more of the following criteria, based on the criteria for evaluation for the National Register of Historic Places:
1. 
Its character, interest or value as a part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the community, county, state or country;
2. 
Its overall setting and harmony as a collection of buildings, structures, objects where the overall collection forms a unit;
3. 
Its potential to be returned to an accurate historic appearance regardless of alterations or insensitive treatment that can be demonstrated to be reversible;
4. 
Its location as a site of a significant local, county, state or national event;
5. 
Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development of the community, county, state or country;
6. 
Its embodiment of distinguished characteristics of an architectural type valuable for the study of a period type, method of constructions or use of indigenous materials.
7. 
Its identification as the work of a master building, designer, architect or landscape architect whose individual work has influenced the development of the community, county, state or country;
8. 
Its embodiment of elements of design, detailing, materials or craftsmanship that render it architecturally significant;
9. 
Its embodiment of design elements that make it structurally or architecturally innovative;
10. 
Its unique location or singular physical characteristic that make it an established or familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community or city;
11. 
Its character as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure, including, but not limited to, farmhouses, gas stations or other commercial structures, with a high level of integrity of architectural significance;
12. 
Its suitability for preservation or restoration; and
13. 
Its potential to yield information important to history and prehistory.
B. 
Any structure, property or area that meets one (1) or more of the above criteria shall also have sufficient integrity of location, design, materials and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation and restoration.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
The HPC shall conduct a public hearing within ninety (90) days after sending the intent to notify to the property owner of record on each nomination to consider the designation of a landmark or historic district in order to obtain the viewpoints of affected property owners, residents and other interested parties.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
Notice of a proposed designation shall be hand delivered or sent by first class mail to the owners, as listed in the real estate index of St. Louis County, of property proposed for landmark or historic district designation, describing the property proposed and announcing, at least thirty (30) days in advance, a public hearing by the HPC to consider such designation. The notice shall briefly describe the proposed designation and state the time and place of the public hearing.
B. 
The notice shall be posted at City Hall at least seventy-two (72) hours before the hearing.
C. 
The notice shall be posted in a newspaper of general circulation in the area at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the hearing.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
The HPC shall make a determination with respect to the proposed designation in writing within sixty (60) days after the conclusion of the hearing date. If the HPC does not take action on the proposal, the proposed designation shall be deemed to be denied. In such event, the HPC shall issue its findings of fact stating the reasons for such denial. The determination by the HPC shall be hand delivered or sent by first class mail to the owner or owners as listed in the City's records, to the City Council, as well as to such other interested parties as may request a copy thereof, setting forth those findings of fact which constitute the basis for its recommendation. The determination shall be in the form of a finding of fact. The following information shall be included in the determination:
1. 
Explanation of the significance or lack of significance of the nominated landmark or historic district as it relates to the criteria for consideration of nomination in Section 400.430 "Criteria for Consideration of Nomination"; and
2. 
Explanation of the integrity or lack of integrity of the nominated landmark or historic district.
a. 
In the case of a nominated landmark found to meet the criteria for designation:
(1) 
The significant exterior architectural features of the nominated landmark that should be protected;
(2) 
The types of construction, alteration, demolition and removal, other than those requiring a building or demolition permit, that should be reviewed for appropriateness pursuant to the provisions of this Article; and
(3) 
Historic, cultural, archaeological, architectural, aesthetic importance, interest or value significance and recommendations for interpretation and protection.
b. 
In the case of a nominated historic district found to meet the criteria for designation:
(1) 
The types of significant exterior architectural features of the structures within the nominated historic district that should be protected;
(2) 
The types of alterations and demolitions that should be reviewed for appropriateness pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter;
(3) 
The type and significance of historic and prehistoric archaeological sites within the nominated historic district;
(4) 
Proposals for the design guidelines of HPC review of certificates of appropriateness within the nominated landmark or historic district;
(5) 
The relationship of the nominated landmark or historic district to the ongoing effort of the HPC to identify and nominate all potential cultural resources that meet the criteria for designation;
(6) 
Recommendations as to appropriate permitted uses, special uses, height and area regulations, minimum dwelling size, floor area, sign regulations, lot size and parking regulations necessary or appropriate to the preservation of the nominated landmark or historic district, including recommendations for buffer zones to protect and preserve visual integrity; and
(7) 
A map showing the location of the nominated landmark and/or the boundaries of the nominated historic district.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
Upon receipt of the recommendations of the HPC, the City Council shall have thirty (30) days to take up the matter at their regularly scheduled public meetings in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri and the ordinances of the City of Arnold. The City Council may provide for additional notice of any such hearing to interested persons and citizens of the City as deemed necessary. Following the Council's consideration, the City Council may approve or disapprove the HPC's recommendations which shall not be binding on the City Council. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Council may disapprove the recommendation of the HPC, without a public hearing, upon compliance with the Missouri Open Meeting Statute and by affirmative vote of not less than five (5) Council members who determine that there is a compelling reason for such disapproval.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
Within fifteen (15) days after approval by the City Council of the ordinance designating property as a landmark or historic district, the City Clerk shall send to the owner, as listed in the City's records, of each property within the designated district, by hand delivery or first class mail, a copy of the ordinance and a letter outlining the basis for such designation and the obligations and restrictions which result from such designation. The City Clerk shall send copies of this material to other city departments as necessary.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015; Ord. No. 1.237 (Bill No. 2623) §1, 11-12-2015]
A. 
No application for municipal zoning approval for a permit to construct, alter or demolish any structure or other feature on a proposed landmark or in a historic district, filed after the day that notice of a proposed designation has been first given to initiate designation of the said landmark or historic district, shall be approved by the HPC or the Planning and Zoning Administrator while proceedings are pending on such designation; provided however, that after one hundred eighty (180) calendar days have elapsed from the date of initiation of said designation, if final action on such designation has not been completed, the permit application may be approved.
B. 
A stop work order may be issued on any planned or current work to construct, alter, or demolish any structure or other feature on a proposed landmark or historic district which could require a certificate of appropriateness, started on or before the day that a notice of a proposed designation has first been given to initiate the designation of the said landmark or historic district, ordering work shall cease while proceedings are pending on such designation; provided however, that after one hundred eighty (180) calendar days have elapsed from the date of initiation of said designation, if final action on such designation has not been completed, the work may be resumed.
C. 
If an appeal of a decision is made, the one-hundred-eighty-day moratorium is stayed until the appeal is resolved.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
A certificate of appropriateness shall be reviewed by the HPC and the HPC shall forward its recommendation to the planning commission before any of the following actions may be taken to a landmark or to a building, feature or structure located in a historic district:
1. 
Demolition;
2. 
Relocation;
3. 
Alteration, reconstruction, rehabilitation and renovation; and
4. 
Signs.
B. 
The authority to implement previously approved applications for certificates of appropriateness may be given to the building department for any changes not visible from the street frontage, excluding changes to the primary structure.
C. 
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" shall be the HPC's general guide concerning landmarks and buildings in historic districts. A copy of these standards is available at City Hall in the office of the Community Development Director.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
The HPC shall consider the following in reviewing the appropriateness of architectural features on new buildings in a designated historic district:
1. 
The extent to which the building or structure would be harmonious with or incongruous to the old and historic aspects of the surroundings;
2. 
Consideration of contemporary architectural expression while respecting existing buildings or structures of historic or architectural interest; and
3. 
The appropriateness of materials, scale, size, height, placement and use of a new building or structure in relationship to existing buildings and structures and to the setting thereof.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
An applicant for a certificate of appropriateness must submit proposed plans to the HPC in sufficient detail for the HPC to have full knowledge of the requested demolition, relocation, alteration, reconstruction, rehabilitation or renovation of a structure, particularly as to how the proposed actions will affect the appearance, materials and architectural design of the landmark or the buildings, structure or land within a historic district.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
The HPC shall schedule a public hearing to consider an application for a certificate of appropriateness within sixty (60) days of receipt of the application and supporting documents from the community development staff. A notice which states that an application is pending and also states the date of the HPC hearing at which such application will be considered shall be mailed to the applicant by first class mail and placed in a newspaper of general circulation at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the hearing. In addition, notice of the application to be considered at the HPC meeting will be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours before the hearing at City Hall.
B. 
At the HPC hearing at which his/her application is considered, an applicant shall have the opportunity to examine any witnesses who may testify at the hearing. In addition, the applicant shall have the opportunity to discuss the application with the members of the HPC.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
Within sixty (60) days after the initial hearing, the HPC may recommend approval, denial or approval in amended form the proposed alteration, reconstruction, rehabilitation, renovation or signage plan subject to the acceptance of the amendment by the applicant for certificates of appropriateness. If an applicant chooses not to accept a proposed amendment, the application is considered denied. If action is not taken within sixty (60) days after receipt of the application, the application shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission.
B. 
Upon submission to the HPC of a certificate of appropriateness application for a demolition or relocation permit, the HPC shall have the power to review and withhold its recommendation to the Planning Commission for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days. During this period, the HPC shall confer with the owner, occupant, or other person having an interest in such building or structures for the purpose of making suggestions and recommendations with respect to any or all means or methods considered feasible and proper for the preservation of such landmark. It shall be the duty of the HPC within this review period to make suggestions and recommendations whereby the landmark 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 historical significance or aesthetic value of such landmark or historic district. The "period of review" shall begin on the date the application is submitted for review to the HPC. The HPC may make its recommendation prior to the completion of the one hundred eighty (180) days after a duly noticed public hearing and issuance of a certificate of appropriateness, but in no case shall the HPC terminate its review within sixty (60) days of its initial review. With the issuance of the certificate of appropriateness, the HPC shall forward its recommendation to the planning commission within sixty (60) days.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A written report of action taken and the recommendation by the HPC shall be forwarded to the applicant and the Planning Commission no later than sixty (60) days after the issuance or denial of the certificate of appropriateness by the HPC. The report must state reasons why the certificate of appropriateness was approved, denied or amended and the reason for its recommendation to the Planning Commission.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
The Planning Commission will take up the recommendation of the HPC and review the report in support of the certificate of appropriateness in its consideration of all permits concerning demolition, relocation, alteration, reconstruction, rehabilitation, renovation, new construction, and signs for historic buildings/structures and landmarks in historic districts according to their normal meeting procedures.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
All work performed pursuant to the issuance of certificate of appropriateness shall conform to the requirements of such certificate. It shall be the duty of the building department to inspect from time to time any work performed pursuant to such certificate to assure such compliance. In the event work is performed not in accordance with such certificate, the Director of Community Development or his/her designated representative shall issue a stop work order and all work shall cease. No person, firm or corporation shall undertake any work on such project as long as such stop work order shall continue in effect.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
Applications for sign permits involving landmarks, structures or historic districts are reviewed under the standard procedures of the sign regulations in the zoning ordinance. The HPC may make recommendations to establish guidelines for signage that are in conformance or in keeping with the character of historic landmarks, structures or districts. The HPC may review sign applications for certificate of appropriateness after application is received and public hearing held and only if the sign is on a structure in a historic district whose written standards are stricter concerning signs than those of the sign ordinance.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
The HPC shall review development plans involving landmarks or historic districts and forward recommendations to the Planning Commission. Any development plans recommended by the Planning Commission to the City Council concerning landmarks or historic districts shall be amendments to the ordinance establishing individual landmarks or historic districts.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior element of any building or structure.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
Applications for change of zoning, zoning amendments, special use permits, and variances for a landmark or structure within a historic district may be referred to the HPC by the Director of Community Development or his/her designee prior to the date of the public hearing set by the Planning Commission or the Board of Adjustment. The HPC may review these applications using any format which it deems appropriate, provided however, that the applicant shall be notified of the time and place of such review and shall be given the opportunity to appear and be heard. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of said application or at the next regularly scheduled meeting, the HPC shall forward its comments to the Director of Community Development for presentation to the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment for its consideration in reviewing the application.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
Any person aggrieved by a certificate of appropriateness recommendation of the HPC and Planning Commission may apply to the City Council for a review of the decision. Written requests for City Council review of a decision shall be filed with the City Administrator within ten (10) days of the date of the adverse decision. The City Council shall review appeals within ninety (90) days of the written request for review of the decision. The City Council may, after a public hearing, reverse or modify the decision of the HPC, but only if it finds that:
1. 
Every reasonable effort has been made by the applicant to agree to the requirements of the Historic Preservation Commission; or
2. 
Owing to special conditions pertaining to the specific piece of property, denial of the certificate of appropriateness will cause undue and unnecessary hardship; or
3. 
Such reversal or modification is in the public interest.
B. 
Appeals from decisions of the City Council will be provided by State law.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
The Director of Community Development or his/her designee shall give written notification of any violation of this Article to the owner or lessor of or the trustee or other legally responsible party for such property, stating in such notification that they have inspected the property and have found it in violation of this Article. The notification shall contain a description or explanation of the violation(s). The property owner, trustee, lessor or legally responsible party shall have thirty (30) days in which to correct such violation or to give satisfactory evidence that steps have been taken that will lead to correcting such violation within a stated period of time. The time shall be agreeable to the building department as being fair and reasonable. If after the thirty-day period an agreement is not reached, the City may institute an appropriate action or proceeding to prevent or correct such unlawful action. The imposition of any penalty hereunder shall not preclude the City from instituting any proper action or proceeding to require compliance with the provisions of this Article and with the administrative orders and determination made hereunder.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
A. 
Certain fees are hereby established for filing of applications for designation of an historic landmark or an historic district, for issuance of a certificate of appropriateness, and for additional enumerated services:
1. 
Designation process:
a. 
Historic landmark: fifty dollars ($50.00).
But, if the building has been previously listed in the national register: twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
b. 
Historic district:
Base nomination fee: two hundred dollars ($200.00).
Plus, per building: fifty dollars ($50.00).
Not to exceed a total of: nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00).
District previously listed in the National Register of Historic Places base nomination fee: fifty dollars ($50.00).
Plus, per building: fifteen dollars ($15.00).
Not to exceed a total of: four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00).
c. 
Amending historic district:
Base nomination fee: seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
Plus, per building: ten dollars ($10.00).
Not to exceed a total of: two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
District previously listed in the National Register of Historic Places base nomination fee: thirty-five dollars ($35.00).
Plus, per building: ten dollars ($10.00).
Not to exceed a total of: one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00).
d. 
Research: thirty-five dollars ($35.00)/hour, however, a research fee shall be deducted from the application fee if an application is filed with the Commission.
2. 
Certificate of appropriateness:
Expedited or administratively approved applications: twenty dollars ($20.00).
All exterior changes, alterations, new construction or demolitions to designated properties, except the scopes of work noted below shall be charged a fee in accordance with the community development fee schedule as established and adopted by the City Council from time to time.
Fees for any certificate of appropriateness in which the scope of work has been started or completed before the application is submitted shall be doubled.
3. 
Tax certification: Assistance in seeking U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation, certification for tax benefits under the Internal Revenue Code, per building: two hundred dollars ($200.00).
4. 
National Register form:
a. 
Historic landmark: three hundred dollars ($300.00).
But, if an application for local designation has been previously made two hundred dollars ($200.00).
b. 
Historic district: five hundred dollars ($500.00).
Plus, per building: seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
Not to exceed a total of: two thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,750.00).
But, less the fee provided for in Subsection (A)(1)(b) of this Section, if an application for local designation has been previously made.
c. 
Amending historic district, per building: seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
Not to exceed a total of: seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).
But, less the fee provided for in Subsection (A)(1)(c) of this Section, if an application for local designation has been previously made.
5. 
Authority. The City Administrator shall have the authority to adjust the fees listed above to reflect the change in the consumer price index (all items/all urban consumers/Midwest Region published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics). The adjustments, if any, shall be made annually by the City Administrator in conjunction with the adoption of the annual budget of the City by filing a notice with the City Clerk.
6. 
Waiver of fee. The historic preservation commission may waive all or part of any fee upon a showing of hardship and shall waive all fees for any nomination made by the HPC or City Council.
B. 
The owner of a building or premises where a violation of any provision of said regulations has been committed or shall exist, or the lessee or tenant of an entire building or entire premises where such violation has been committed or shall exist, or the owner, lessee or tenant of any part of the building or premises in which violation has been committed or shall exist, or the architect, builder, contractor or any other person who commits, takes part or assists in any such violation shall be guilty of an ordinance violation punishable by a fine up to a maximum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per violation or by imprisonment for ninety (90) days for each violation in the discretion of the court.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621), §1, 10-1-2015]
The HPC may, with the consent of the City Council, apply for, receive or expend any federal, state or private grant, grant-in-aid, gift or bequest in furtherance of the general purposes of this Article. The City Council is hereby authorized to accept gifts and grants on behalf of the City of Arnold for the HPC made specifically for the study, acquisition, designation and preservation of officially designated landmarks. All such gifts and grants accepted by the City shall be set aside in a special line-item account within the City of Arnold General Fund and such fund shall be distributed, administered and disbursed by the City Administrator after consultation with the City Council, based upon the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission.