§ 82-103. Appeals to the historic preservation board.

(a)

Within ten days of receipt of notice that the historic preservation planner has denied a part 1, preconstruction application, or a part 2, final application/request for review of completed work, the applicant may file an appeal of the denial to the historic preservation board. The appeal shall be filed on a form prepared by the department of planning, zoning and building.

(b)

A public hearing shall be held and notice provided to the applicant. The standards of review as provided in section 82-95 shall be the criteria applied by the historical preservation board in hearing the appeal.

(c)

At least 14 days before the public hearing on an appeal, written notice of the public hearing shall be provided to all owners of neighboring property and a sign shall be posted in the front yard of the property notifying the public of the meeting at which the appeal will be heard.

(d)

If the historic preservation board approves the final application/request for review of completed work, the application shall be submitted for approval by the city commission. If the historic preservation board denies the appeal, the applicant may appeal the decision to the city commission.

(Code 1979, § 15-121)