A. The city adopts the following criteria for determining the designation of an historic resource. If the resource meets the criteria, it would be listed in the comprehensive plan.
1. The site, structure or object must be of historical significance to the city, the region or the state in terms of events which have occurred, or
2. The site, structure or object must be of archaeological or architectural significance to the city, the region or the state.
B. The city will protect its valuable historic resources through review or proposals for alteration, demolition or relocation of such resources.
C. The city adopts the following procedure for the protection of identified historic resources in this zoning title:
Upon receiving a land use application involving a historic site or structure as designated by the comprehensive plan, the planning commission, in a public meeting, shall review the application to determine its conformance with the historic preservation factors of this section. If it is determined the land use action will result in the demolition or extensive exterior modification of any historic building, the planning commission shall review the application taking into account the following:
1. State of repair of the building.
2. The reasonableness of the cost of restoration or repair.
3. The purpose of preserving such designated historical buildings and sites.
4. The character of the neighborhood.
5. All other factors the planning commission feels are appropriate.
D. Following the planning commission review, the planning commission may approve or deny the permit for land use action or delay action for sixty (60) days to allow cognizant agencies to explore alternatives. If no suitable alternatives are available, the permit may be issued. (Ord. 542, 8-11-2003)