§ 2-134. Powers of the commission.

In order to preserve, promote, and develop the distinctive appearance and the historic resources of the City of Tupelo and to accomplish the purposes set forth in MCA 1972, § 39-13-5 as amended, and in this article:

(1)

The commission shall conduct or cause to be conducted a continuing study and survey of resources within the City of Tupelo.

(2)

The commission shall recommend to the City of Tupelo the adoption of ordinances designating historic districts, landmarks, and landmark sites.

(3)

The commission may recommend that the City of Tupelo recognize sub-districts within any historic district, in order that the commission may adopt specific guidelines for the regulation of properties within such a sub-district.

(4)

The commission shall review applications proposing construction, alteration, demolition, or relocation of any resource as defined in section (1) above.

(5)

The commission shall grant or deny certificates of appropriateness, and may grant certificates of appropriateness contingent upon the acceptance by the applicant of specified conditions.

(6)

The commission shall not consider interior arrangements of buildings and structures except that it shall advise the Mississippi Department of Archives and History on questions relating to the interiors of publicly owned resources.

(7)

The commission, subject to the requirements of the City of Tupelo, is authorized to apply for, receive, hold and spend funds from private and public sources, in addition to appropriations made by the City of Tupelo for the purpose for carrying out the provisions of this article.

(8)

The commission is authorized to employ such staff or contract with technical experts or other persons as may be required for the performance of its duties and to obtain the equipment, supplies, and other materials necessary for its effective operation.

(9)

The commission is authorized, solely in the performance of its official duties and only at reasonable times, to enter upon private land for the examination or survey thereof. No member, employee, or agent of the commission shall enter any private dwelling or structure without the express consent of the owner of record or occupant thereof.

(10)

Paint color changes are outside the jurisdiction of the commission.

(Ord. of 4-19-05(1), § IV)