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<br />5. Other information deemed necessary by the commission for <br />clarification of the project <br /> <br />(e) Approval of certificate. The commission shall deny, approve, or <br />approve with conditions any certificate of appropriateness application within 30 <br />calendar days of receipt of a completed application, determining whether the <br />proposed work is consistent with the regulations contained in this ordinance, in all <br />applicable ordinances, and in the zoning ordinance designating the historic <br />landmark. Upon posted notice the commission shall conduct a public hearing on <br />the application, at which time an opportunity is provided for proponents and <br />opponents of the application to present their views. <br /> <br />(f) Decisions of the commission. All decisions of the commission shall be <br />in writing, stating its approval or the specific reasons for denying or modifying any <br />applications. If approved, a copy of the certificate shall be sent to the applicant by <br />certified mail and a copy filed with the director of community development. <br /> <br />Sec. 7-158. Minor exterior alterations. <br /> <br />(a) Application review. If the director of community development <br />determines that the applicant is seeking a certificate of appropriateness to authorize <br />only minor exterior alterations, as defined in this section, the director shall review <br />the application to determine whether the proposed work complies with the <br />regulations contained in this section and all applicable historic district designation <br />ordinances and approve or deny the application within five working days of its <br />receipt. <br /> <br />(b) Appeal. Any interested person may appeal the director's decision by <br />submitting to the director a written request for appeal within 30 calendar days of <br />the director's decision. The written request for appeal starts the standard certificate <br />of appropriateness review procedure by the historic preservation commission. <br /> <br />(c) Minor exterior alteration defined. For purposes of this section, 'minor <br />exterior alteration' is the installation of or alteration to awnings, fences, gutters, <br />and downspouts; incandescent lighting fixtures; landscaping and hardscaping <br />comprising less than 25 percent of the front or side yard; restoration of original <br />architectural features that constitute a change from existing conditions; painting of <br />wood or other appropriate elements that constitutes a change in color from existing <br />color; and additions and changes not visible from any street to the rear of the main <br />structure or to an accessory structure. <br /> <br />Page 10 of 14 <br />