§ 2-59. Historic preservation board.

There is established within the City of Winter Park, pursuant to the provisions hereof, a historic preservation board, subject to the following provisions:

(1)

Membership. The number of members and the procedures for appointment thereof shall be in accordance with the provisions in divisions 1 and 2 of this article and section 58-446 of the City Code.

(2)

With exception this is an advisory board. The historic preservation board is generally an advisory board with exceptions. With respect to its advisory role, after receiving information it deems appropriate, and following due deliberation in accordance with its internal rules and procedures, the board shall give advice and recommendations to the city commission related to historic preservation. As an exception to the general rule that this is an advisory board, the city commission may, by ordinance or resolution, assign a quasi-judicial function to this board with respect to the approval of variances that are appropriate to the preservation of historic resources in conjunction with applications for certificates of review, and for other matters as determined by the city commission in ordinance or resolution.

(3)

Quasi-judicial proceedings. To the extent the city commission by ordinance or resolution shall provide, the board sits as a quasi-judicial body, then in such cases the board shall conduct the quasi-judicial proceedings in conformance with the requirements of Florida law. The city manager and city attorney shall provide technical support and resources upon request to assure that the quasi-judicial activity of the board is in accordance with the requirements of Florida law. In such proceedings, the board shall be governed by the substantive and procedural requirements set out in the City Code, including those provisions set out in the land development code (chapter 58) if applicable. The provisions hereof are deemed to be incorporated by reference into chapter 58 of the City Code relating to historic preservation.

(4)

Functions, powers and duties of the historic preservation board. The functions, powers and duties of the board shall be as set out in chapter 58, article VIII of the City Code.

(Ord. No. 2843-11, § 2, 6-13-11; Memo of 2-22-12(Att. A); Ord. No. 3035-16 , § 2, 5-9-16)