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If the Commission determines that a certificate of appropriateness should not be issued, a new application affecting the same property may be submitted only if substantial change is made in the plans for the proposed construction, reconstruction, alteration, or restoration. The Commission has the authority to suggest changes and make recommendations and then applications may be resubmitted for approval.
(Ord., passed 6-8-93; Am. Ord. 03-008, passed 4-8-03; Am. Ord. 14-016, passed 11-11-14)
In the event an application for a certificate of appropriateness is denied, the property owner may apply for an exception based on the substantial hardship of maintaining the property according to the Commission’s guidelines. Substantial hardship is to be considered by the Commission where there are unusual and compelling circumstances as defined by:
(A) The property has little or no historic value;
(B) The property cannot be reasonably maintained in the manner dictated by this chapter;
(C) There is no other reasonable means of saving the property from deterioration or collapse; or
(D) The property is owned by a nonprofit organization and the work which is the subject of the application is not financially or physically feasible in order for the nonprofit organization to achieve its charitable purposes.
(Ord., passed 6-8-93; Am. Ord. 03-008, passed 4-8-03; Am. Ord. 14-016, passed 11-11-14)
It is the intent of this chapter to ensure, insofar as possible, that historic properties shall be in harmony with the architectural and historical character of the city. In granting a certificate of appropriateness, the Commission shall take into account the architectural and/or historical significance of the structure under consideration and the exterior form and appearance of any proposed additions or modifications to that structure as they may be viewed from any public street, road or right-of-way as well as the effect of such change or additions upon other structures in the vicinity.
(Ord., passed 6-8-93; Am. Ord. 03-008, passed 4-8-03; Am. Ord. 14-016, passed 11-11-14)
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