Applications for historic structure demolition permits shall be processed in accordance with these guidelines.
(A) Application. The owner of the historic building or structure shall submit a demolition permit application to the Historic Resources Advisory Committee 180 days prior to the planned demolition. No application to the city for a demolition permit will be accepted during the 180-day period.
(B) Preservation tasks permitted. Following the receipt of such notice, during the 180-day period, the Historic Resources Advisory Committee may perform any of the following tasks as it determines are necessary to preserve the building or structure:
(1) Seek local trusts and other financial sources which may be willing to purchase and restore the historic building.;
(2) Publicize the availability of the historic building for purchase for restoration purposes;
(3) Investigate possible sites for relocation of the historic building; and
(4) Recommend to the City Council that the city purchase the historic building where it does not appear that private preservation is feasible.
(C) Historic Resources Advisory Committee action. Upon completion of any or all of the tasks specified in subsection B above, the Historic Resources Advisory Committee shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed demolitions to consider an action to grant, grant subject to conditions or deny the permit. The action shall be by resolution.
(D) Waiver of notice. The Historic Resources Advisory Committee may waive the requirement of a written notice 180 days prior to demolition, if the demolition involves any of the following:
(1) An emergency repair or removal of an unsafe condition of the historic building;
(2) A relocation of the historic building to a site approved by the Committee; or
(3) Relief of extreme financial hardship to the owner of the historic building.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)