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M61 demolishing structures, which Certificate may be issued subject to reasonable conditions necessary to carry out the purposes of this ordinance. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required whether or.not a building or other permit is required. For-purposes of this ordinance, "exterior features" shall include the architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure, including the kind and texture of the building material, the size and scale of the building, and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs and other appurtenant features. Exterior features may also include historic signs, significant landscapes, and archaeological and natural features of the area. In the case of outdoor advertising signs, "exterior features" shall be construed to mean the style, material, size and location of all such signs. The State of North Carolina (including its agencies, political subdivisions and instrumentalities), Orange County, and all public utilities shall be required to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction, alteration, moving or demoli- tion within the historic district or on designated landmarks. Section 4.2 ARRlication for Certificate of ARprORriateness Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be obtained from and when completed, filed with the Planning and Inspections Department. The application shall be filed thirty (30) days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission. Each application shall be accompanied by sketches, drawings, photographs, specifications, descriptions, and other information of sufficient detail to clearly show the proposed exterior alterations, additions, changes or new construction. The names and mailing addresses of property owners filing and /or subject to the application and the addresses of property within five hundred (500) feet on all sides of the property which is the subject of the application must also be filed. No application which does not include the aforementioned information will be accepted. It shall be the policy of the Commission, in regard to applications involving new construction or extensive alterations and /or additions to existing structures, that a subcommittee of the Commission shall be available to meet with persons involved in planned or pending applications in order to advise them informally at an early stage in the development process concerning the Commission's guidelines, the nature of the area where the proposed project will take place, and other relevant factors. The members of the subcommittee, collectively and individually, shall refrain from any indication of approval or disapproval. Advice or opinions given by any member of the sub- committee at such an informal meeting shall not be considered