The purpose of this section is to protect and regulate specific buildings and sites identified in the land use plan as having special or significant historic associations or architectural merits, as a part of the heritage of the citizens of the city. It is not the intent or purpose of this section, however, to regulate the specific use of a historic building or site beyond that provided in the applicable zoning classification and other sections of this chapter.
(A) Permits. Prior to any alteration, expansion, destruction, or removal of a historic site or structure identified as such in the land use plan and on the zoning map, the following procedures shall be followed.
(1) An application shall be made to the Council identifying the proposed activity.
(2) The application shall be placed on the Council agenda and public notice given at least 15 days in advance of a public meeting.
(3) A public hearing shall be held by the Council to review the proposed activity and determine the impact on the historical character of the site or structure.
(B) Subsequent to the Council review and impact analysis, a 30-day period will be provided for public pursuit of alternative courses of action to assure preservation of historic characteristics of the site or structure.
(C) Prior to issuing a building permit for the alteration, expansion, destruction, or removal of the historic site or structure, written approval from the City Recorder shall be issued subsequent to the 30-day period allowed for the public pursuit of alternatives.
(Ord. 369, passed 4-9-1984)