The Board shall review all applications to demolish or move buildings or structures for the effects of the proposed action on the city.
(a) If the Board finds the proposed action will have no detrimental effect on the continued historic architectural character of the area and is in keeping with the intent and purposes of this chapter, the application shall be approved.
(b) If the Board finds the demolition or removal will have detrimental effects on the city, approval may not be given for a period of up to 60 days. During this period, the Board shall review the following:
(1) Alternative uses for the building or structure;
(2) Condition of the building;
(3) Potential return on investment by rehabilitation and use of the building on the existing site;
(4) Efforts by owners to secure profitable new owners or lessees for the building; and
(5) Impact of demolition or removal on adjoining structures and the integrity of the area as a whole, including proposed new structures on the vacated site.
(c) At the end of the 60-day period, or any extension mutually agreed upon by the city and the applicant, the city or any other public or private body shall either make a bona-fide purchase or lease offer for the building or structure or the application for the demolition or moving shall be approved by the Board.
(Ord. 26-08, passed 6-3-2008)