[R.O. 2011 §405.125; Ord. No. 10-6 §1, 3-8-2010]
A.
When Required. A certificate of appropriateness shall be
required before the following actions affecting the significance of
any landmark or any structure within a historic district may be undertaken:
1.
Any construction, alteration, or removal requiring a building permit
from the City of Trenton;
2.
Any demolition in whole or in part requiring a demolition permit
from the City of Trenton;
3.
Any construction, alteration, demolition, or removal affecting a
significant exterior architectural feature or appearance as specified
in the ordinance designating the landmark or historic district;
4.
Any construction, alteration or removal involving earth disturbing
activities that might affect archaeological resources;
5.
Any actions to correct a violation of a minimum maintenance standard.
B.
Applications. Applications for a certificate of appropriateness
shall include accompanying plans and specifications affecting the
significance of a designated landmark or of a property within a designated
historic district; and applications for demolition permits shall include
plans and specifications for the contemplated use of the property.
Applications for building and demolition permits shall be forwarded
by the Building Inspector to the HPC within seven (7) days following
receipt of the application. A building or demolition permit shall
not be issued until a certificate of appropriateness has been issued
by the HPC. Any applicant may request a meeting with the HPC before
the application is reviewed by the HPC or during the review of the
application. Application for review of construction, alteration, demolition,
or removal not requiring a building permit for which a certificate
of appropriateness is required shall be made on a form prepared by
the HPC and available at the office of the City Clerk. The HPC shall
consider the completed application at its next regular meeting.
C.
Stop Work Order. Whenever the HPC has reason to believe
that an action for which a certificate of appropriateness is required
has been initiated, or is about to be initiated, or that a violation
of the conditions of a permit has occurred, it shall request that
the Building Inspector make every reasonable effort to contact the
owners, occupants, contractor or subcontractor and inform them of
proper procedures. If the HPC determines that a stop work order is
necessary to halt an action, it shall request the Building Inspector
to send a copy of the stop work order by certified mail return receipt
requested to the owners, occupants, contractors and subcontractors,
and notify them of the process of applying for a certificate of appropriateness.
A copy of the proper application form shall be included in the notice.
If necessary, a second (2nd) or subsequent stop work order may be
issued for the same project.
