§ 45. Powers and Duties of the Historic District Commission.

(a)

The historic district commission shall:

(1)

Review applications for certificates of appropriateness for constructing, altering, or demolishing buildings or structures within the designated historic district.

(2)

Issue certificates of appropriateness in accordance with the procedures delineated in Subsections 168(d) and 168(e).

(3)

Perform any other duties assigned by the town council.

(b)

The commission may request the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources or the North Carolina Historic Commission to review, comment on, and make recommendations upon all applications for a certificate of appropriateness.

(c)

The commission may adopt rules and regulations governing its procedures and operations not inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance and G.S. Sections 160A-395 through 160-399.