(a) Purpose
The purpose of the neighborhood preservation exception is to foster retention of existing single-family structures and to maintain the existing historic and general character of neighborhoods in the neighborhood preservation (NP) combining district.
(b) Applicability
For properties within the neighborhood preservation (NP) combining district, a neighborhood preservation exception may be granted to site development regulations (except limitations on residential density), parking regulations, and special setback requirements of Title 20 (Precise Plans).
(c) Findings
Neither the director, nor the city council on appeal, shall grant a neighborhood preservation exception unless it is found that:
(1) The granting of the application will facilitate the preservation of an existing residential structure on the same property and will be of benefit in maintaining the existing historic and general character of the surrounding neighborhood; and
(2) The granting of the application will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience.
(d) Conditions
In granting neighborhood preservation exceptions, reasonable conditions or restrictions may be imposed as deemed appropriate or necessary to protect the public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience, and to secure the purposes of this title.
(e) Application Review and Action
Applications for neighborhood preservation exceptions shall be reviewed as set forth in Section 18.77.060 (Standard Staff Review Process).
(Ord. 4826 § 117 (Exh. 2 (part)), 2004)