[Ord. No. 9.062 §1, 7-9-2007]
An Architectural Advisory Board is hereby created and established
for the purpose of promoting high standards of architectural design,
thereby serving the general welfare of the community. When requested
by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Architectural Advisory
Board will review certain building plans for new construction or additions
in infill development areas as designated by the City of Weston Zoning
Code. The intent of architectural advisory is to attempt to insure
that the architectural scheme of proposed new construction or additions
in designated areas in all zoning districts are in harmony with the
architectural scheme of the building, site and surrounding area while
striving not to destroy individual creativity for the sake of conformity
and avoiding the precise standards that direct attention to superficialities
of style rather than general aspects of design.
[Ord. No. 9.062 §2, 7-9-2007]
A.
The Board
shall consist of five (5) members. The Mayor, with approval of the
Board of Aldermen, shall appoint each member of the Board. The first
(1st) term of one (1) Board member shall be for three (3) years. The
first (1st) term of two (2) Board members shall be for two (2) years.
The first (1st) term of the two (2) remaining Board members shall
be for one (1) year. Thereafter, the terms for all successors shall
be for three (3) years. Each member shall serve until a successor
is duly appointed and qualified. In the event of death, resignation
or removal of any member, a successor shall be appointed to serve
for the unexpired term for which such member has been appointed. The
Board of Aldermen may remove any member of the Board at any time.
B.
Preferably,
one (1) member of the Board shall be a commercial property owner,
business owner, business operator or employee of a business within
the City of Weston and at least two (2) members of the Board shall
be professionals in architecture, landscape design, industrial design,
urban planning or similar fields who reside in the City of Weston.
Three (3) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for conducting
its business.
[Ord. No. 9.062 §3, 7-9-2007]
The Architectural Advisory Board shall elect from its members
its own Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman is to act as
Chairman in the absence of the Chairman. The Chairman and Vice Chairman
shall be elected for a term of one (1) year but shall hold the office
until a successor has been elected. The City shall designate a person
to serve as Secretary to the Board who shall keep a detailed record
of all proceedings. Such records shall be kept on file in City Hall.
[Ord. No. 9.062 §4, 7-9-2007]
The Architectural Advisory Board shall make rules and regulations
as it shall deem necessary for the conduct of its affairs provided
that such rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with the
provisions of this Code and other ordinances of the City. The Board
shall hold public meetings as are necessary in order to conduct its
business.
[Ord. No. 9.062 §5, 7-9-2007]
The Architectural Advisory Board shall review the building permit
application, together with any plans, elevations, detailed drawings
and specifications pertaining to such application. No building permit
reviewed by the Architectural Advisory Board pertaining to construction
or addition shall be issued until their recommendation is made to
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
[Ord. No. 9.062 §6, 7-9-2007]
Except as otherwise provided herein, the Architectural Advisory
Board shall review and act upon building permit applications referred
to it within twenty-one (21) days of the date on which the Planning
and Zoning Commission has requested the review, unless the applicant
and Architectural Advisory Board jointly agree to extend the time
for review. Provided, the review process is completed prior to the
next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
[Ord. No. 9.062 §7, 7-9-2007]
The City, through the office of the Mayor, shall assign to the
Architectural Advisory Board such office space and facilities and
such necessary clerical help as shall be necessary for the fulfillment
of its duties. The City Attorney shall render such legal services
as shall be necessary or required by the Board.
