17.90.020 Board established.
The City Council creates an historic preservation board, referred to in this section as the “board,” which shall have principal responsibility for matters of historic preservation.
A. Membership. The Board shall consist of seven members, which shall be made up from representatives from Grand County historical preservation commission, Moab cultural center, Planning Commission, and the chamber of commerce, as well as three at large positions. There shall be no requirement that the three at large positions be property owners within the City of Moab, but the three at large members shall be residents of the Grand County. Persons who have an interest and knowledge of local history and culture are especially encouraged to apply.
B. Appointments and Terms of Office. Members of the Board shall be appointed by the City Council and shall serve three-year staggered terms from the date of their appointment.
1. Members may continue to serve until their successors have been appointed. Appointments to fill the vacancies on the Board shall be made by the City Council. All members of the Board shall serve without compensation except for such amounts determined appropriate, in advance, by the City Council to offset expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Members of the Board may be removed by the City Council without cause being stated.
2. Until such time that the members of the Board are appointed, City Council shall act as the Board.
C. Quorum and Voting. A quorum for the Board shall consist of four members. A quorum is necessary for the Board to conduct business, including holding a public hearing. A roll call vote shall be taken upon the request of any member. A tie vote shall be deemed a denial of the motion or recommended action.
D. Officers. The Board shall, by majority vote, elect one of its members to serve as chairperson to preside over the Board’s meetings and one member to serve as the vice-chairperson. The members so designated shall serve in these capacities for terms of one year.
E. Meetings. The Board shall establish a regular meeting schedule. Minutes shall be kept of all board proceedings. The Board shall conduct its business in accordance with the Public Meetings Acts, Public Records Act and other laws applicable to local public bodies.
F. Powers and Duties. The Board shall after solicitation of public comment and at a properly noticed public meeting:
1. Recommend eligibility criteria for the designation of historic resources and for review of proposals to alter designated resources.
2. Review and determine qualifications of properties nominated for designation as either an historic structure, site or district and recommend to City Council approval or denial of a designation.
3. Upon a property owners request, review and make recommendations to the owner(s) on proposed alterations to a designated historic structure, site or district.
4. Advise and assist owners of historic properties on physical and financial aspects of preservation, renovation, rehabilitation and reuse, including nomination to the City register, the State Register and the National Register of Historic Places.
5. Develop and assist in public education programs including, but not limited to, walking tours, brochures, and a marker program for historic properties, lectures, exhibits, and conferences.
6. Conduct surveys of historic sites, properties, and areas for the purpose of defining those of historic significance, and prioritizing the importance of identified historic areas.
7. The Board may create a list of structures of historical or archaeological merit, which have not been designated.
8. Advise the City Council on matters related to preserving the historic character and substance of the City and recommend easements, covenants, licenses and other methods which would implement the completion of purposes of this code.
9. Actively pursue financial assistance for preservation-related programs.
10. The Board shall propose to the City Council bylaws, as the Board deems necessary.
11. Recommend to City Council the establishment of construction and design standards for new construction within designated historic districts, and the renovation or alteration of historic structures. (Ord. 08-11 (part), 2008)