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SUBD. 5. ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION. The Commission shall have the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise specified in this chapter: A. Any application or plan for a proposed City action or approval that would affect the appearance of a Heritage Site or District will be referred by the involved Department to the HPC staff with plans or descriptions for HPC review and comment before final action. Examples of City actions or approvals include The Planning Director will forward applications for land use actions including special use permits. variances. vacations. subdivisions and site plans. zoning ordinance amendments for nwie':; and comment. The Public 'N orks Dircctor or City Engineer '..",ill forward street and utility reconstruction plans. or proposed appearance alterations for review and comment. The Building Official '.vill forward applications for building permits, and copics efbuilding violations or maintenance orders. for review and comment. Building. fence and sign permits for Heritage Sites or District properties may not be released without a Certificate of Approval from the HPc. The Commission shall r"vic,:; and comment on applications pertaining to land use, signs, subdivisions and site plans on propcrties designated Heritage Preservation Sites referred to the Heritage Preservation Commission by the Planning Commission or City Council. B. The Commission maysAaU request, as needed, the Department of Buildina Safety :Public Works Diyision, Fire Department.tAe Planning Commission, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority or the City Council to adopt measures required or appropriate for the preservation, protection or maintenance of Heritage Preservation Sites such asincluded but not limited to variances...--oF amendments, enforcement or alternatives to the Cityzoning code, Buildina code and Fire code, rules governing construction, demolition, alteration, maintenance,--oF use, or condemnation. the removal or repair of blighting influence incompatible with the physical well being of designated properties. C. The Commission shall provide general preservation information~ and guidelines to owners of Heritage Preservation Sites regarding maintenance, restoration or renovation of historic properties., and rehabilitation. D. The Commission shall promote public recognition and appreciation for Heritage Preservation Sites. It shall periodically publish and provide to property owners a a register OfF designated and potential Heritage Preservation Sites and Districts, along with desian guidelines and preservation programs available at that time. E. With the approval of the City Council. t:J:he Commission may contract the services, on a permanent or part-time basis, of technical experts or professional consultants and such persons as may be required to perform its duties.s; subject to approval of the City Council. F. With the approval of the City Council. t:J:he Commission may make application for and has the authority to accept gifts, arants and contributions-te-Ge made to the City, J:\HPC\Sec.2.18 amendment 4-15-05.docC:\WlNNNreHleG\JMaflet1cylJ,I\' DeOliffionts\erdiRaflecamenamentiudy3 .aeeDeeliffieHt2