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DIVISION A. Designation of Landmarks and Districts
Sec. 10-780. Historic Landmarks
Sec. 10-781. Authority
Sec. 10-782. Designation of Historic Landmarks
Sec. 10-783. Removal of Landmark Status by City Council
Sec. 10-784. Review Criteria
DIVISION B. Certificate of Appropriateness
Sec. 10-785. Applicability
Sec. 10-786. Authority to File
Sec. 10-787. Notice and Hearing
Sec. 10-788. Review by the Historical Preservation Board
Sec. 10-789. Certificate of Appropriateness Issuance
Sec. 10-790. Building Permit Issuance
Sec. 10-791. Temporary Emergency Repairs
Sec. 10-792. Alteration or Demolition of Historic Landmarks
DIVISION C. Tax Abatement
Sec. 10-793. Tax Abatement
Sec. 10-794. Tax Abatements for Historic Landmarks
Sec. 10-795 – 799. Reserved
DIVISION A.
Designation of Landmarks and Districts
Designation of Landmarks and Districts
a. The City Council finds that the recognition and preservation of historic landmarks is in the public interest and serves to promote the welfare of the community. The purpose of sections10-780 through 10-784 is to preserve the historic structures of the community through a voluntary program of owner participation, and to carry out the City's responsibilities as a Certified Local Government. (Ord. No. 0-2010-119; 11/10/10)
b. A "historic landmark" is defined as any site or area of historic or cultural importance or significance as designated by the Historical Preservation Board or City Council. Historic landmarks shall include historic structures, sites, districts or areas:
1. Within which the buildings, structures, appurtenances and places exemplify the cultural, political, economic or social history of the nation, state, region or community.
2. That are identified with the lives of historic persons or with important historical events.
3. That embody the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen as to color, proportion, form, details, materials and craftsmanship. (Ord. No. 0-98-81, 10/7/98)(Ord. No. 0-2009-99; 9/23/09)
a. The Historical Preservation Board may recommend and the city council may approve the expansion of an historic district or the application of such zoning district to a new area in accordance with this section.
b. The Historical Preservation Board may approve the designation of a landmark if the board finds that the proposed landmark merits such designation according to this Division. The Board shall have final authority to designate historic structures, sites or areas for inclusion on the landmark register, unless the Board's decision is appealed to the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1, Article IV., in which case the City Council shall have final authority. (Ord. No. 0-2009-99; 9/23/09)
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