A.

Creation and purpose. There shall be a Historic District Commission for the purpose of assisting the Planning Commission and City Council in developing a historic preservation ordinance. The historic preservation ordinance may or may not provide regulations in reviewing applications for architectural review certifications; for making recommendations for designation of historic district zones; for establishing guidelines for the preservation and conservation of historic district zones; for advising other officials and departments in the City of Milford in matters concerning historic preservation; for reviewing all proposed National Register nominations in the City of Milford; for acting as a liaison on behalf of the City of Milford to individuals and organizations concerned with historic preservation; and for carrying out programs of historic preservation education in the City of Milford.

B.

Appointment. The Commission shall consist of five members nominated by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, who are residents of the City of Milford and who have demonstrated special interest, experience, or knowledge in history, architecture, or historic preservation. Two of the members, to the extent available, shall be professional members representing the professions of architecture, history, archaeology, planning, historic preservation or related disciplines. At least two members shall be residents of the district, and at least one shall represent a business within the district.

C.

Term. The members of the Commission shall serve for three-year staggered terms. Vacancies shall be filled within 60 days in accordance with 230-62(B).

D.

Organization. The Commission shall determine the times and frequency of its meetings, which shall be held at least monthly; however, if no agenda items are available or requested 10 working days prior to the time of the regularly scheduled monthly meeting, the City may cancel the regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The Commission shall establish bylaws for its general procedure, which shall include a section addressing conflicts of interest.

[Ord. No. 2024-15, § 3, 1-27-2025]