A. Initiation Of Review: After receiving written notification from the commission of the disapproval of a certificate of appropriateness, the owner of record may apply for a certificate of economic hardship. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005)
B. Submittal Requirements:
1. Applications for a certificate of economic hardship must be filed with the department of planning and community development.
2. The application shall consist of a letter and supporting materials that provide evidence of the approval criteria for a certificate of economic hardship as set forth in chapter 3, article B, "Historic District And Conservation District Overlay", of this title are met.
3. The owner must, in good faith, consult with the historic preservation commission, local preservation groups and interested parties in a diligent effort to seek an alternative that will result in preservation of the property. Documentation of such effort must be presented to the commission. (Ord. 10-4404, 9-7-2010)
C. Approval Procedures:
1. The historic preservation commission will hold a public hearing on the application for the certificate of economic hardship within sixty (60) days following receipt of a complete application and all information requested by the commission.
2. The public hearing will result either in approval or denial of the application for a certificate of economic hardship. The commission will issue a written decision setting forth the factual basis for the decision and vote of each member participating therein. The written decision will be issued, signed by the chairperson or designee, and be transmitted along with the application to the building official and the city clerk. If the commission finds that unreasonable economic hardship exists, a certificate of economic hardship will be issued, specifying the material changes that are authorized thereto.
3. For the purpose of developing alternative solutions to the economic hardship, the historic preservation commission may consult with professional architects, engineers, contractors, realtors, appraisers or other consultants that have expertise in the rehabilitation, repair, maintenance and value of historic properties. If the commission chooses to use said consultation, the commission may delay issuing any certificate for a period of ninety (90) days. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005)