Chapter 2.42
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Sections:
2.42.010 Created.
The city of Langley hereby creates a historic preservation commission. (Ord. 1005 § 1, 2014; Ord. 905, 2008)
2.42.020 Purpose.
The historic preservation commission is the review and approval body for the city in meeting the city’s historic preservation requirements. The commission shall review and take action on nominations to the Langley Register of Historic Places and on development applications that affect properties or districts on the register or identified historic resources or adjacent properties, serve as the local review board for special valuation, and take on other duties pursuant to Chapter 15.10, Historic Preservation. The commission shall also review and make recommendations on applications for the demolition of structures listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or the Washington Heritage Register in accordance with the provisions of Section 18.16.110. (Ord. 1005 § 1, 2014; Ord. 905, 2008)
2.42.030 Members.
A. Number of Members. The commission shall consist of seven voting members.
B. Residency. All members must reside within the city of Langley and/or Island County, Washington. Exceptions to the residency requirement may be granted by the mayor and approved by the city council in order to obtain representatives from the disciplines required in subsection (C) of this section. This exception to a majority residency requirement is allowed due to the specialized expertise required on this commission.
C. Qualifications. All members of the commission must have a demonstrated interest and competence in historic preservation and possess qualities of impartiality and broad judgment. At least four members of the commission must have experience in identifying, evaluating, and protecting historic resources and are selected from among the disciplines of architecture, architectural history, planning, building construction, conservation, landscape architecture, or related disciplines. The mayor shall notify organizations or individuals related to these disciplines when there are commission vacancies. (Ord. 1005 § 1, 2014; Ord. 905, 2008)
2.42.040 Meetings.
Meeting Schedule. The board shall meet regularly on at least a monthly basis and shall adopt and publish policies regarding the time, place, and frequency of meetings. If there is no business to conduct a meeting cancellation notice shall be posted in the same manner as all meeting notices. Special meetings may be held as often as the commission deems necessary. Notice of special meetings must be provided in accord with the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act. (Ord. 1005 § 1, 2014; Ord. 905, 2008)