In order to perpetuate and preserve the historic
features of Simsbury and to promote the educational, cultural, economic
and general welfare of the public through the preservation and protection
of the distinctive characteristics of buildings and places associated
with the history of or indicative of a period or style or architecture
of Simsbury, of Connecticut or of the nation, there is hereby established
an historic district to be known as the "East Weatogue Historic District"
and an Historic District Commission.
The boundaries of the East Weatogue Historic
District shall be those described on Schedule A attached hereto and
made a part hereof and are shown on a map entitled "East Weatogue
Historic District," which map is incorporated herein by reference.
The Commission shall have such powers, shall
perform such functions, shall have such duties and shall be subject
to such limitations as shall from time to time be prescribed by the
enabling legislation, Title 7, Chapter 97a, Sections 7-147a through
147k, of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended from time to
time. Without limiting the powers and duties of the Commission as
set forth in the enabling legislation, as it may be amended from time
to time, the Commission's powers and duties shall include the following:
A. To hear and determine applications for certificates
of appropriateness regarding the erection, alteration or demolition
or removal of a building or structure or the use of premises for parking
within the East Weatogue Historic District.
B. To adopt rules of practice and regulations to provide
guidance to property owners as to factors to be considered in preparing
an application for a certificate of appropriateness.
C. To employ clerical and technical assistants or consultants.
F. To take action to prevent illegal acts and to enforce
its regulations and the enabling legislation.