10.20.030 Procedures.
A. Chapter 4.1 of the Bend Development Code (BDC) provides uniform procedures for reviewing applications. All applications required by this code are subject to the procedural requirements of BDC Chapter 4.1.
B. All applications for alterations, additions, new construction, demolition, removal, signs, restoration, rehabilitation and other actions involving a historic resource and addressed by this chapter shall be submitted to the City Community Development Department on the appropriate application form and with the review fee as set by the City Council.
C. No person may alter a designated historic building or building within a historic district to change its exterior appearance, nor may any new structure be built within a historic district unless approved in accordance with this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repair of exterior architectural features which does not involve a change in design or type of materials.
D. A pre-application meeting is encouraged for complex applications or for applicants who are unfamiliar with the City’s historic preservation program or the development review process. The purpose of the pre-application meeting is:
1. To acquaint the applicant with the substantive and procedural requirements;
2. To provide for an exchange of information regarding applicable requirements; and
3. To identify issues likely to arise in processing an application.
E. Applications shall be reviewed according to the processes described below:
1. The following applications are reviewed by the Director via the Type I process:
a. Fences.
b. Solar panels visible from a public street.
c. AC unit/mechanical equipment either rooftop or window mounted, visible from a public street.
d. Replacement-in-kind such as a front door, residing or reroofing.
e. Side venting for a fireplace unit or insert, provided venting does not impact masonry.
f. Demolition of nonhistoric features or building.
g. Signs.
h. At the discretion of the Director, a Type I application may be elevated to a Type II application.
2. The following applications are reviewed by the Director via the Type II process:
a. Minor additions and alterations;
b. At the discretion of the Director, a Type II application may be elevated to a Type III application.
3. The following applications are reviewed by the Landmarks Commission via the Type III process:
a. Major alterations;
b. New construction;
c. Moving or partial/complete demolition of a historic structure.
4. The following applications are reviewed through the Type IV process with the Landmarks Commission serving as the advisory body to the City Council:
a. Designation or removal of a historic district.
b. Designation or removal of a historic resource.
F. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, all other development regulations contained in the Bend Development Code apply to historic resources and historic districts.
G. All improvements in the public right-of-way shall meet the requirements of the City’s standards and specifications. [Ord. NS-2236, 2015; Ord. NS-2226, 2014; Ord. NS-1970, 2005. Formerly 10.20.040]