The purpose of this article is to ensure that a property designated as a landmark is preserved in an appropriate condition. This regulation is not intended to require renovation, reconstruction or restoration.
Construction, alteration, or demolition of property designated as a landmark shall be regulated as follows:
A. 
No activity involving the exterior of the structure, including alterations, relocation, additions, new construction, or exterior demolition shall be performed on the property and improvements which have been designated under this chapter as landmarks without first having obtained a certificate of appropriateness issued by the Committee. Most activities involving the exterior of the structure that would require a building permit would also require a certificate of appropriateness.
B. 
The following actions generally do not require a certificate of appropriateness:
(1) 
Changing the exterior paint scheme or colors, unless said change is substantially different than what is perceived to be the original scheme or color.
(2) 
Installing or changing storm doors, storm windows, window air conditioners or satellite dishes.
(3) 
Normal repair and maintenance of existing exterior architectural features which does not change the basic structural appearance.
(4) 
Installing and repairing walks, patios or driveways.
(5) 
Installing outside storage and mechanical equipment not visible from the street.
(6) 
Installing, removing or changing landscape.
(7) 
Modifications, alterations and maintenance of the interior of the building.
C. 
The above list notwithstanding, if the landmark was nominated and designated as such based on architectural, historic, cultural, and/or archeological significance of any of the above-mentioned features [Subsection B(1) through (6)], then the proposed work affecting said feature will require a certificate of appropriateness.
A. 
Upon receipt of an application for a building, demolition, or sign permit as required under the provision of this code for any improvement of any site or building designated as a landmark, the Village Clerk shall forward such completed application to the Village President.
B. 
Within seven days, the Village President shall determine whether the proposed activities require a certificate of appropriateness as required by this chapter, and if a certificate of appropriateness is required, shall:
(1) 
Forward the application to the Committee; and
(2) 
Notify the person in charge of said property that plans will be reviewed by the Committee subject to the provisions of this chapter.
C. 
Within 30 days of receipt of said plan or drawing, the Committee shall hold a public meeting and provide the person in charge of the property and the Village President with a written determination as to the appropriateness of the design, materials, and exterior features of the proposed building or sign. No determination shall be made unless a quorum of the Committee has visited the site.
D. 
The Committee's determination of appropriateness shall be in writing and shall include findings of fact in support thereof. Such determination may be an approval, modification or disapproval of the applicant's request. The Village President shall forward copies of the determination to the applicant and owner of the subject property. Such determinations by the Committee shall be binding except as provided in § 525-10E.
E. 
The Committee may not make any determination which conflicts with the provisions of the subdivision or zoning ordinances.
F. 
If the Committee fails to grant approval of the applicant's request, or if the applicant objects to the Committee's determination or modification of the application, then the applicant may request, in writing, to the Village President that an appeal of the Committee's decision be made to the Village Board. Both the applicant and the Committee have the right to be heard at the appeal.
G. 
Within 30 days after such an appeal is made, the Village Board shall, by resolution, affirm or reverse the Committee's determination according to the applicable standards set forth in this chapter. In accordance with said standards, the Village Board may also modify the Committee's determination. A reversal or modification of the Committee's determination shall be approved by a vote of 2/3 of the Village Board. Following the decision by the Board, the Village President shall notify the applicant and the Committee in writing regarding the Board's decision.