To identify, record and maintain a survey of all buildings, structures, sites, objects, improvements and districts of historical significance within the Borough.

To recommend the designation of buildings, structures, sites, objects or improvements as local historic sites, and local historic districts to the Planning Board and Borough Council.

To monitor and recommend to the Planning Board and Borough Council any buildings, structures, sites, objects, improvements or districts for inclusion in the New Jersey or National Register of Historic Places.

To make recommendations to the Planning Board regarding the historic preservation element of the master plan and on the implications for preservation of historic landmarks and historic districts of any other master plan elements. The Commission may provide information to the Planning Board indicating the location and significance of historic landmarks and historic districts, and identify the standards used to assess worthiness for historic landmark or historic district designation.

To make recommendations to the Planning Board and Borough Council on the historic preservation implications of any proposed or adopted zoning or development ordinance(s) or proposed or adopted element(s) of the Borough's Master Plan.

To draft and recommend to the Planning Board and Borough Council ordinances or amendments to existing ordinances that would resolve any conflicts which may exist between the design standards of this article and the building or zoning regulations of the Borough.

To advise and assist Borough officers, employees, boards and other bodies, including those at the county, state and federal levels, on all matters which have potential impact on the historic buildings, structures, objects, sites or districts in the Borough or on the physical character and ambience of any portion of the Borough.

To advise the Planning Board on applications for development pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-110.

To review and render determinations regarding applications for certificates of appropriateness.

To advise the Planning Board and Borough Council on the relative merits of proposals involving the use of public funds to restore, preserve and protect historic buildings, structures, objects and sites and to secure state, federal and other grants or assistance in support of such projects, and to monitor such grant projects.

To cooperate with local, county, state or national historical societies, governmental bodies and organizations to maximize the contributions of the Commission in accordance with the intent and purposes of historic preservation.

To provide information to owners of historic properties concerning guidelines for rehabilitation and design criteria for new construction established under this section.

To seek any benefits that may be available under the National Historic Preservation Act or any other state, county or federal legislation, including, but not limited to, the benefits that flow to communities under the certified local government program with regard to training, grant funding and technical assistance; and, in furtherance thereof, to take any steps necessary to assist Borough of Allentown in the preparation and submission of any documents needed for certification of the Borough as a certified local government under the National Historic Preservation Act.

To foster public awareness of the value of historic, architectural and cultural preservation by developing and participating in public information programs.

To carry out such other advisory, educational and informational functions as will promote historic preservation in the Borough.