Exeter Municipal Code Ch. 2.17 Downtown Design Review Committee

The downtown design review committee shall consist of seven members, all of whom shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. All of the members shall be entitled to vote at meetings of the committee.

(Ord. 553 §1(part), 1995: Res. 95-14(part), 1995)

Members of the downtown design review committee shall be residents of the city or shall own or conduct a business in the downtown planning area.

(Ord. 553 §1(part), 1995: Res. 95-14(part), 1995)

The meetings of the downtown design review committee shall be convened when there are projects, issues or plans that require the action of the downtown design review committee.

(Ord. 553 §1(part), 1995: Res. 95-14(part), 1995)

For the committee to act on a project, a quorum of the committee shall be present. Approval of a project shall require a majority vote of those members present.

(Ord. 553 §1(part), 1995)

The initial downtown design review committee shall consist of four members, each serving a two-year term, and three members, each serving a one-year term, and thereafter each member shall serve two-year terms so that the terms of the members shall be staggered. A member of the committee can be appointed to serve more than one term.

(Ord. 553 §1(part), 1995)

To be considered for an appointment to the downtown design review committee, an applicant shall submit a letter to the city clerk of Exeter expressing an interest to serve on the committee.

(Ord. 553 §1(part), 1995)

The city planner shall serve as staff to the downtown design review committee. The city planner shall be responsible for providing reports, findings and recommendations to the committee.

(Ord. 553 §1(part), 1995)