[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca 8-5-2013 by L.L. No.
5-2013. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The revitalization, preservation and improvement of the vacant
land and developed properties within the Town of West Seneca is found
to be of increasing and vital importance to the health, welfare and
economic well-being of present and future inhabitants and requires
action by the governing body of the Town of West Seneca. In order
to foster smart growth, reasoned redevelopment and improvements within
the Town, the governing body of the Town of West Seneca states that
the creation of the Town of West Seneca Architectural Commission is
a necessary step for achieving the goals stated herein.
The Town Board of the Town of West Seneca hereby creates a Commission
which shall be known as the "Town of West Seneca Architectural Commission,"
hereinafter called the "Architectural Commission."
A.
The Architectural Commission shall consist of five members as follows:
(2)
All members shall be residents of the Town of West Seneca.
(3)
Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as
the original appointment, except that a vacancy occurring other than
by the expiration of term of office shall be filled only for the remainder
of the unexpired term.
B.
Terms of membership. All members shall serve a term of two years,
with the exception of the member of the Building and Plumbing Department,
who shall serve at the pleasure of the Code Enforcement Officer. Members
may be reappointed to the Commission.
C.
Selection of Chairman and Recording Secretary. At the first meeting of the Architectural Commission, its members shall elect from among themselves a Chairman and Recording Secretary. The Commission shall adopt rules and procedures for its meetings. It shall keep accurate records of its meetings and activities and shall file an annual report as provided in § 12-5 of this chapter.
The powers and duties of the Architectural Commission shall
be to:
A.
Give nonbinding advice and counsel to the Town Board on issues relating
to architectural standards, design standards, zoning codes, property
maintenance codes, and development standards within the Town of West
Seneca.
B.
Seek to coordinate, assist and unify the efforts of municipal agencies
or departments and those of private groups, institutions or individuals
within the Town of West Seneca in accord with the purposes of this
chapter.
C.
Have communications with any future Historical Preservation Commission.
D.
Hold meetings at least quarterly.
The Architectural Commission shall submit an annual report to
the Town Board not later than the first day of April of each year,
concerning the activities and work of the Architectural Commission,
and from time to time shall submit such reports and recommendations
as may be necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.
The members of the Commission shall receive no compensation
for their services as members thereof, but may be reimbursed, from
funds raised by and held for the benefit of the Architectural Commission,
for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance
of their duties.
This chapter shall be deemed an exercise of the powers of the
Town of West Seneca to preserve and improve the quality life on behalf
of the present and future inhabitants thereof. This chapter is not
intended and shall not be deemed to impair the powers of any other
public corporation.
This chapter shall become effective immediately upon its enactment
by the Town Board after proper filing, including filing with the office
of the Secretary of State.
