Powers and duties of Commission

[Amended 9-26-2024 by Ch. No. 3305]

• A. The Commission shall be authorized to review improvements on public and private land in the riverfront districts that meet the criteria specified in § 410-14.1, including the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, demolition, removal, rehabilitation of the exterior of new and existing buildings and appurtenances, except as otherwise provided in this article.
• B. The Commission, with the approval of the Director of Planning and Redevelopment (hereinafter the "Director"), may engage technical, clerical, or legal assistance to aid in the discharge of its duties.
• C. The Commission may refer any matter before it to any other board, commission or official of the City, or to any state or federal agency, for review and comment.
• D. The Commission may review and recommend to the Department of Planning and Redevelopment concepts and ideas relating to the foundation for the evolution of substantive and procedural policy that will assist in promoting the City's stewardship of the Blackstone River waterfront in the future and to assist the City in effectively and efficiently planning waterfront development that will attract positive economic development and promote public access and recreational opportunities.