(A) Requests to establish or remove an area, property, or resource not included in a Historic Zoning District, or Appendix G, or to designate an individual property or site as a landmark for protection, or to remove or otherwise change a designation, may be initiated by the ARB or the owner of the proposed property. Upon initiation of the request by the ARB, the owner shall be notified by the city by registered mail of the request. The notification shall include a request for the owner’s written comments and written consent for designation.
(B) In the event the owner(s) written consent to the proposed designation for the resource is not received, the ARB shall schedule a public hearing on the proposed designation with notice as provided for ARB hearings. In addition, the ARB shall cause the notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the city.
(C) In considering the designation of any area, place, building, structure, or similar object in the city as a landmark, preservation site, or for inclusion in a Historic Zoning District or Appendix G, the ARB shall consider the proposal in terms of the following criteria prior to making a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission:
(1) In character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, or United States.
(2) Its location as a site of a significant historic event.
(3) Its identification with a person who is significantly contributed to the culture and development of the region.
(4) Its exemplification of the cultural, economic, social, or historic heritage of the region.
(5) Its portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style.
(6) Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen, or the embodiment of distinctive styling features, or an example of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building and/or outbuilding.
(7) Its identification as the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the region.
(8) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represent a significant architectural innovation.
(9) The effect of the designated area on the surrounding areas, and the projected development of the community.
(10) Its unique location or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, the community, or the city.
(D) After review the ARB shall forward a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission which shall review the proposal, the recommendation of the ARB, and the criteria of division (C) above and make a recommendation to City Council concerning the proposed designation.
(E) The City Council shall consider the findings and recommendations of the ARB and the Planning and Zoning Commission in making its determination with respect to the proposed designation of a resource as a landmark or preservation district.
(F) The city shall notify any owner or any person having a legal or equitable interest in the affected resource of the decision by Council. All affected city departments, boards, and commissions shall also be notified.
(G) A request for demolition may be transferred with the sale of the property. A new owner shall not be required to re-apply. However, the requirements of this section shall continue to apply to any new owner(s).
(H) If the ARB considers an application for demolition or removal of a landmark resource within the District, the Board may impose a waiting period not to exceed one year. During this period the HCPC and the applicant shall make every reasonable effort to find an alternative to demolition. During the waiting period the owner of the resource shall maintain and preserve the resource to prevent further deterioration. If the Board and the applicant do not agree on a means of preserving the resource within the specified waiting period, the application for demolition may be approved or disapproved. The imposition of the waiting period is subject to appeal in accordance with the provisions of § 153.231(F).
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23)