§ 17.52.040. Establishment of historic districts or additions to existing historic districts and landscapes.  


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  • Prior to the establishment or amendment of an historic district or the designation of landmarks a public hearing shall be held before the historic preservation commission, notice of which shall be provided to owners of real property located within the proposed historic district of landmark.

    At the hearing, the commission shall: 1) designate the boundaries of the historic district and identify intrusions: or 2) designate the historic landmarks.

    Within 30 days after the close of the public hearing, the commission shall render its decision concerning the establishment of the historic district or landmarks by written recommendation to the planning and zoning commission. The planning and zoning commission shall review the recommendation and forward the decision to mayor and council for final designation.

(Ord. NS121, 1985)