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Heritage Preservation Sites such as variances, amendments, enforcement or alternatives to the City code, Building code and Fire code governing construction, demolition, alteration, maintenance, use, or condemnation. C. The Commission shall provide general preservation information and guidelines to owners of Heritage Preservation Sites regarding maintenance, restoration or renovation of historic properties. D. The Commission shall promote public recognition and appreciation for Heritage Preservation Sites. It shall periodically publish and provide to property owners a registry of designated and potential Heritage Preservation Sites and Districts, along with design guidelines and preservation programs available at that time. E. With the prior approval of the City Council, the Commission may contract the services, on a regular or part-time basis, of technical. experts or professional consultants as may be required to perform its duties.; F. With the prior approval of the City Council, the Commission may make application for and accept gifts, grants and contributions made to the City for the purpose of Heritage Preservation. G. With the approval of the City Council, the Commission may nominate properties to the National Register of Historic Places or to the State of Minnesota for the designation of a Historic Site or District. SUBD.6. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL A. Purpose. Certificates of Approval are established to protect sites, properties in districts, and nominated properties under interim protection by providing the Commission with authority to review and approve or deny proposed exterior alterations, new construction, additions, removals, demolition or relocation from or into designated sites and districts. B. Certificate of Approval required. The exterior alteration of a site or a property in a district shall be prohibited except where authorized by a Certificate of Approval approved by the Commission. Any City permits and approvals for designated sites and properties within districts will not be released by City staff without a Certificate of Approval or by direction of City Council. C. Application for Certificate of Approval. Application shall be made by the owner of the designated property on a form provided by the Commission and accompanied by all required supporting information before review. A complete application shall be accompanied by the following information, and other information as staff determines necessary: 1. Accurate scaled and dimensioned site plan of existing conditions; 2. Photos of existing conditions; 3. Photos or plans of building elevations; 4. Photos or plans of proposed alterations and replacement material; 5. Plan, illustrations and samples of building materials, windows, roof, doors, siding, trim, etc;