1303.01 Definitions.
1303.02 Establishment, composition, term, vacancy.
1302.03 Purposes.
1303.04 Qualifications of members.
1303.05 Compensation of members.
1303.06 Financial interest of members.
1303.07 Meetings.
1303.08 Organization and officers.
1303.09 Procedure for designation of landmarks and Landmark Districts
1303.10 Record of landmarks.
1303.11 Regulation of building change.
1303.12 Additional powers and duties of Commission.
1303.13 Changes not prohibited.
1303.14 Architectural Board of Review for new construction.
1303.15 Appeals.
1303.99 Penalties.
As used in this chapter:
(a) “Alteration” means any design, material or color change to the external architecture features of any landmark structure or any structure located within the Landmark District.
(b) “Building change” means any alteration, demolition, removal or construction to a landmark structure which is located within a Landmark District.
(c) “Certificate of Appropriateness” means the official document issued by the Landmark Commission or the Architectural Board of Review and approving and/or concurring in any application for a permit for the alteration, construction, demolition, removal, or environmental change of a site, for property designated as a landmark or located within a Landmark District.
(d) “Construction” means the erection of new structures in Landmark Districts or on the sites of landmark structures and of additions to existing landmark structures.
(e) “Demolition” means the substantial deterioration or complete or substantial removal or destruction of any landmark structure or any structure which is located within the Landmark District.
(f) “Environmental change” means any change to the site surrounding a landmark structure or within a Landmark District, including, but not limited to, fences, signage and major landscaping.
(g) “Landmark District” means any area that contains structures which:
(1) Have historic significance;
(2) Represent one or more periods or styles of architecture typical of one or more eras in the City's history, or represent an assemblage of structures important to the City's history;
(3) Cause such area, by reason of such factors, to constitute an identifiable area; and
(4) Have been designated as a Landmark District pursuant to this chapter's provisions.
(h) “Rehabilitation” means the process of returning a property to a state of utility, through repair or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions and features of the property which are significant to its historic, architectural and cultural values.
(i) “Removal” means the deletion of any exterior architectural feature from a landmark structure or from any structure which is located within a Landmark District.
(Ord. 19-2003. Passed 2-3-03; Ord. 214-2007. Passed 11-5-07.)
There is hereby established the Euclid Landmark Commission which shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor and approved by a majority of Council, one of which shall be a member of the Euclid Historical Society for the following terms: two for a term expiring December 31, 2005; two for a term expiring December 31, 2004; and one for a term expiring December 31, 2003. Subsequent appointments to such Board shall be for a term of three years each. All appointed members must have demonstrated an interest, experience or knowledge in history, architecture or related disciplines. At least two members must be preservation-related professionals, including but not limited to the fields of architecture, architectural history, history, archaeology, planning or related disciplines, provided, however, that such professionals are available in the community, as determined by the Mayor. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of unexpired terms in the same manner as the original appointments and confirmations. Vacancies must be filled within sixty days, unless extenuating circumstances require a longer period, where an extension may be given in writing upon petition of the City. In the case of temporary absence or disability of any member, a member may be appointed and confirmed in the manner provided above to serve during such temporary absence or disability. Such temporary member shall possess all of the qualifications of a regular member, shall have the same powers and perform the same duties, and shall receive the same compensation as a regular member during the term of his or her appointment.
(Ord. 19-2003. Passed 2-3-03.)
The purpose of the Landmark Commission is to designate landmarks in the City, pursuant to the procedures hereinafter described, to preserve, protect and perpetuate neighborhoods, properties, building, structures, works of art or similar objects having a special historical, community or aesthetic interest or value, all for the reasons described in the remainder of this section.
(a) To safeguard the heritage of the City of Euclid, by preserving sites and structures which reflect elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history;
(b) To stabilize and improve property values;
(c) To protect and enhance the City of Euclid's attractions to residents, tourists and visitors, and serve as a support and stimulus to business and industry;
(d) To enhance the visual and aesthetic character, diversity and interest of the City of Euclid;
(e) To foster civic pride in the beauty and notable accomplishments of the past;
(f) To promote the use and preservation of historic sites and structures for the education and general welfare of the people of the City of Euclid.
(Ord. 19-2003. Passed 2-3-03.)
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