The Architectural Panel was created in 1950 as part of the Interim Development Appeal Bylaw (#1339). The Panel was appointed by Council to consider and advise the Interim Development Officer on applications to display signs, billboards, or advertising devices on land or buildings, as well as to advise upon architectural control throughout the City. The Panel was chaired by the City Architect and had representatives from other departments as well as members of the community. All applications relating to signs or which, in the opinion of the Development Officer, involved a degree of architectural control (i.e. exterior design and aesthetic considerations), were referred to the Panel. Upon the Panel's recommendation the Officer could approve applications in whole, approve them subject to certain changes, or reject them. Unsuccessful applicants could take their case to the Interim Development Appeal Board.