(A) In reviewing an application for a certificate of appropriateness for the erection, construction, reconstruction, remodeling, exterior alteration, or restoration of a building or structure, the HPC shall consider the following:
(1) The exterior architectural features, including all signs, which are subject to public view from a public street, way or place;
(2) The general design, arrangement, texture, material, color and fenestration of the building or structure and the relation of such factors to similar features of buildings or structures in the immediate vicinity of the historic landmarks within the Historic District;
(3) The extent to which the building or structure would be harmonious with or architecturally incompatible with the Historic District;
(4) The extent to which the building or structure will preserve or protect the Historic District;
(5) The extent to which the building or structure will promote the general welfare of the city and all citizens by the preservation and protection of historic places, areas of historic interest in the city and the Historic District.
(6) The extent to which the preservation and protection will promote the general welfare by maintaining and increasing real estate values, generating business creating new positions, attracting tourists, attracting new residents, encouraging study and interest in American history, stimulating interest and study in architecture and design, educating citizens in American culture and heritage, and making the city a more attractive and desirable place in which to live.
(7) Photographs shall be used whenever possible to establish the true historic appearance of a structure.
(B) In reviewing an application for a certificate of appropriateness to demolish a building or structure, the Building Official and HPC shall consider the following:
(1) Is the building of such architectural or historic interest that its removal would be a detriment to the public interest?
(2) Is the building of such old and unusual or uncommon design, texture, and material that it could not be reproduced or reproduced only with great difficulty?
(3) Would retention of the building help preserve and protect an historical place or the Historic District?
(4) Would retention of the building promote the general welfare by maintaining and increasing real estate values generating business, creating new positions, attracting tourists, attracting new residents, encouraging study and interest in American history, stimulating interest and study in architecture and design, educating citizens in American culture and heritage, and making the city a more attractive and desirable place in which to live?
(5) Would demolition of the building or structure adversely affect the cohesiveness and historical significance of the Historic District or the community as a whole?
(C) In reviewing an application for a certificate of appropriateness to relocate a building or structure, the Building Official and HPC shall consider the following:
(1) Would the proposed relocation have a detrimental effect on the structural soundness of the building or structure?
(2) Would the proposed relocation have a detrimental effect on the historical aspects of other structures and buildings in the Historic District?
(3) Would relocation provide new surroundings that would be harmonious with or incongruous to the historical and architectural aspects of the structure or building?
(4) Would relocation of the building help preserve and protect an historic place or area of historic interest in the city?
(5) Would relocation of the building promote the general welfare by maintaining and increasing real estate values generating business, creating new positions, attracting tourists, attracting new residents, encouraging study and interest in American history, stimulating interest and study in architecture and design, educating citizens in American culture and heritage, and making the city a more attractive and desirable place in which to live?
(Ord. O-97-01, passed 1-27-97; Am. Ord. O-06-23, passed 8-14-06; Am. Ord. O-23-07, passed 4-24-23)