1. (a) In reviewing an application, a commission shall:

   1. (1) use the guidelines adopted under § 8-301 of this subtitle; and

   2. (2) consider:

      1. (i) the historic, archaeological, or architectural significance of the site or structure and its relationship to the historic, archaeological, or architectural significance of the surrounding area;
      2. (ii) the relationship of the exterior architectural features of the structure to the remainder of the structure and to the surrounding area;
      3. (iii) the general compatibility of exterior design, scale, proportion, arrangement, texture, and materials proposed to be used; and
      4. (iv) any other factors, including aesthetics, that the commission considers pertinent.
2. (b) A commission shall consider only the exterior features of a structure.

Added by Acts 2012, c. 426, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.