Archaeological districts, historic preservation districts and designated cultural resources shall be established by the city council as follows:
A. Any person may request the designation of an improvement or natural feature as a cultural resource or the designation of a district by submitting a written request and a supporting document prepared by a qualified professional justifying the designation to the community services director. The HPAC or city council may also initiate such proceedings on their own motion;
B. The community services director shall refer the request and document to the HPAC for their review and recommendation to the city council;
C. The HPAC shall deliberate the merits of the proposed designation and make a recommendation to the city council based on available documentation as to its appropriateness for consideration;
D. No permits for the alteration, demolition or removal of any improvement, building or structure within an existing or proposed historic preservation district or relative to a proposed cultural resource shall be is-sued while the designation is still under consideration which must be processed within sixty (60) days of nomination; and
E. After receipt of the recommendations from the HPAC for designation of a cultural resource or a district, the city council shall consider the matter, taking into account the HPAC's recommendations.
(Ord. 237 (part). 2001)