The purpose of this chapter is to encourage the physical development
of the Village in a way that will provide the maximum degree of aesthetic
satisfaction through architectural and natural beauty and harmony
and thereby provide for the well-being of its inhabitants, as well
as for greater economic stability, through preservation and enhancement
of property values. The architectural appearance of buildings erected,
remodeled or placed within the Village is regulated with this purpose
in mind. Such regulation, however, is not intended to impose a pattern
of regimented conformity to any specific architectural style established
by the governing body or review board, or the existing residents of
any area, but is intended solely to prevent any development which
would substantially affect adversely the character of the neighborhood,
reduce its desirability, and depreciate surrounding property values.
In order to ensure that no proposed building would be in conflict
with the provisions of this chapter, the Building Inspector shall
submit to the Architectural Review Board the plans for such building,
including adequate elevations or sketches to enable the Board to judge
the building's appearance, and shall not issue a building permit until
the Architectural Review Board has approved such plans.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Architectural Review
Board shall have the right to appeal such decision to the Board of
Appeals, provided that such appeal is taken within 90 days of the
final action of the Architectural Review Board.
A fee as set by the Village Board will be charged for the review
conducted by the Architectural Review Board. The fee shall be paid
prior to any review by said Board and shall not be refundable.