07.110 Standards for Certificate of Appropriateness for The Relocation of Landmark Site

In considering an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for relocation of a Landmark Site, the Historic Preservation Commission shall find that the proposed relocation complies with the following standards: A. The proposed relocation will not have a detrimental effect on the structural soundness of the building or structure. B. A professional building mover will move the building and protect it while being moved or stored. C. A financial guarantee to ensure the rehabilitation of the structure once the relocation has occurred is provided to the City. The financial guarantee shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney in an amount determined by the Historic Preservation Commission sufficient to cover the estimated cost to (i) rehabilitate the structure as approved by the Historic Preservation Commission and (ii) restore the grade and landscape the property from which the structure was removed if the land is to be left vacant once the relocation of the structure occurs. Section 07.120. Standards for Certificate of Appropriateness for the Demolition of a Landmark Site or Contributing Structure Located in an Historic Preservation Overlay District. A. Standards. In considering an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of a Landmark Site or a Contributing Structure located in a Historic Preservation Overlay District, the Historic Preservation Commission shall only approve such application upon finding that the project fully complies with one of the following standards: 1. The demolition is required to alleviate a threat to public health and safety; or 2. The demolition is required to rectify a condition of economic hardship, as provided by Section 07.130 herein. B. Deferral of Decision for up to One Year. The Historic Preservation Commission may defer a decision for a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition for up to one year from the date of application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition, Adopted 07/10/01 during which time the applicant is encouraged to conduct a bona fide effort to preserve the site pursuant to Section 07.150.