What is the full process for historic designation?
The steps include (Please note Municode sections if available):
- The Owner or a Board member petitions for designation. (153.21)
- The Board directs City staff to write designation report. (153.22 (A))
- The City Clerk's office sends courtesy letter to the owner advising them that the property is going to be reviewed for designation.
- The report is filed with Clerk and a moratorium(a temporary prohibition of an activity) takes effect at this time. (153.26)
- The Clerk notifies the appropriate parties that: (153.23(A)(B))
- Report has been received
- Moratorium is in effect
- Date, time, and place of Board meeting at which a public hearing will be held
- Transmits copy of designation report
- Legal notice of public hearing is published at least 10 days prior to hearing date. (153.24)
- Public hearing is held as advertised. At the hearing the Board will:
- Allow presentation of all issues
- Vote to either approve, deny or amend the designation report
- Produce decision in writing (a resolution)
- Copy of resolution and minuets must be sent to appropriate officials as notice of Board’s decision. (153.25(A))
- Appeals must be filed within 20 days of written notice. Appeals must be filed in writing with City Clerk and appeal fee paid. (153.45 (A)(B))
- Appeal hearing is held before Council at later of two dates: (153.45(A))
- within 60 days of filling appeal, or
- at first regular Council meeting after appeal is filed
