Article 18, Sections 23.18.01-23.18.20

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• Appeal deadline15 days

  Any interested party may appeal any decision by the Director under this article to the commission, and any decision by the commission to the Council, not later than fifteen (15) days following the giving of notice of decision.

• Certificate extension maximum12 months

  Upon request of the property owner, the Director shall have discretion to extend a Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of Economic Hardship provided such extension shall not exceed one year.

• Certificate lapse period12 months

  A Certificate of Appropriateness or Economic Hardship shall lapse and become void one year from the date of approval, unless a building permit (if required) has been issued and work authorized by the certificate has commenced prior to such expiration date and is diligently pursued to completion.

• Permit for replacement required before demolition

  No permit shall be issued for the demolition, in whole or in part, of a historic landmark unless a permit has been issued for a replacement improvement, unless demolition is required in conformance with section 23.18.14 of this article because of unsafe or dangerous conditions.

• Demolition prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. without certificate

  Demolition, in whole or in part, of a historic landmark without issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of Economic Hardship is prohibited.

• Replacement plan required for demolition

  A Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of Economic Hardship shall not be issued for the demolition, in whole or in part, for a historic landmark unless a plan for a replacement has been approved through the appropriate development review process.

• Building permit fee refund for Secretary's Standards compliance50 pct

  A fifty percent (50%) refund of applicable building permit fees at time of issuance for projects found to be in compliance with the Secretary's Standards.

• Maintenance of historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. landmarks

  The owner, occupant, lessee, or other person having legal custody and control of a historic landmark shall keep in good repair all exterior portions thereof, all interior portions thereof regulated by the applicable designation statement or adopted conservation plan, and all interior portions thereof whose maintenance is necessary to prevent deterioration and decay of any exterior architectural feature.

• Mills Act minimum contract term10 years

  The agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the contract provisions required under State law, and shall extend for a minimum period of ten (10) years, renewed annually, until and unless a notice of non-renewal or cancellation is filed.

• Minor addition threshold for director review150 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The proposed work is limited to a minor addition of square footage which does not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet, as determined by the Director, and where such additions are on the rear elevation and not visible from the public right-of-way and would not remove, change, or obstruct any of the historic landmark's character-defining features.

• Certificate of Appropriateness required

  No person shall carry out or cause to be carried out any alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, construction, removal, relocation, or demolition of any historic landmark unless the City has first issued a Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of Economic Hardship in accordance with the requirements in this article.

• Unsafe or dangerous condition exception

  None of the provisions of this article shall be construed to prevent any construction, alteration, removal, demolition or relocation of a historic landmark necessary to correct unsafe or dangerous conditions of any structure or feature, or part thereof where the Director has declared such condition unsafe or dangerous.

• Temporary moratorium for violations24 months

  Alteration or demolition of a historic resource in violation of this article shall authorize the City to issue a temporary moratorium for the development of the subject property for a period not to exceed twenty four (24) months from the date the City becomes aware of the alteration or demolition in violation of this article.