A. Permits Required. Any alteration or relocation of a Historic Landmark shall be subject to the applicable regulations under the Building Code.
B. Waivers. Except for 1-2 family structures, as provided in section 104(f) of the Uniform Building Code, repairs, alterations, and additions necessary for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or continued use of a Historic Landmark, or building within a Historic District or Historic Corridor, may be made without conformance to all the requirements of the Uniform Building Code when authorized by the Building Official, provided:
1. Any unsafe conditions as described in the Uniform Building Code are corrected;
2. The restored building or structure will be no more hazardous, based on life safety, fire safety, and sanitation, than the existing building; and
3. The Building Official seeks the advice of the Heritage and Landmarks Commission and/or the Oregon State Historic Preservation Officer. (Ord. 1469, 2018)
C. Alterations of Landmarks and Contributing Resources to provide handicap access, as approved by the Building Official with advice from the Planning Director and Heritage and Landmarks Commission, shall be allowed. To the extent practical, the design of the alteration shall be discreet and preserve the historic features upon which the designation is based. (Ord. 1469, 2018)
D. Modifications to certain regulations. As pertains to designated properties, the Planning Commission may modify the Land Development and Planning Code regulations pertaining to signs, fence and wall provisions, general provisions regarding height, yards, area, lot width, frontage, depth, coverage, number of off-street parking spaces required, and regulations prescribing setbacks, if the modifications:
1. Are necessary to preserve the historic character, appearance or integrity of the proposed Historic Landmark, and
2. Are in accordance with the purposes of the zoning and sign regulations.
The Heritage and Landmarks Commission shall make recommendations to the Planning Commission on such matters. (Ord. 1469, 2018)
E. Appeals. In the case of appeals related to the application of the Uniform Building Code to a Historic Landmark, or building within a Historic District, the City Council or the appropriate Local or state appeals board shall seek the advice of the state Historic Preservation Officer. (Ord. 905, 1994; Ord. 1061, 2000; Ord. 1584, 2022)