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