Chapter 19.94
HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND SITES
Sections:
19.94.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish provisions for the review of development proposals affecting identified historic properties. [2005 RLDC § 94.010.]
19.94.020 Review procedure.
Whenever a land use action is proposed for a lot or structure that has been designated as a primary historic site on the official map, the following shall occur:
A. The applicant shall be notified that the site or structure has been designated as a historic site;
B. No alteration to the site or structure shall occur for 30 working days during which time the Historic Review Committee shall be notified of the proposed action. For the purpose of this section, “alteration” shall mean any exterior modification requiring a demolition permit or development permit;
C. If, during this 30-day period, the Historic Review Committee determines that no conflict with the historic site will occur, resumption of development may occur:
1. The Historic Review Committee shall determine no conflict exists if the alteration proposed is determined to be harmonious and compatible with the historic resource with respect to style, scale, texture, and construction materials, and/or find that the alteration will enhance the historical value of the resource;
2. The Historic Review Committee shall determine a conflict exists if the alteration will prove to be out of character with, or will otherwise reduce, the resource’s value or historic significance;
D. If at the conclusion of the 30-day period no recommendation is issued by the Historic Review Committee, the project may proceed, if the Planning Director determines that there is no conflict, pursuant to subsection (C) of this section;
E. If the development is determined to have a significant effect on the historic value of the site, the development shall be delayed an additional 30 days to:
1. Notify an appropriate agency to consider acquisition; and
2. Refer the request to the Planning Commission for a public hearing to determine the ESEE consequences in accordance with OAR 660-16-005(2) and a proper course of action which will be one of the following:
a. Protect the historic resource;
b. Allow the requested alteration;
c. Mitigate detrimental effects of the request;
F. If the Planning Commission decides that detrimental effects of the alteration need to be mitigated, the Commission will attach conditions to the development permit to assure that the alteration is harmonious and compatible with the historic resource with respect to style, scale, texture, and construction materials;
G. If the Planning Commission determines that the historic site constitutes a 3A resource, defined by OAR 660-16-010(1) (i.e., a resource that should be protected), the alteration (including demolition) shall be delayed for an additional 30 days while the Historic Review Committee seeks a buyer for the structure. If no action occurs within 30 days, the alteration may proceed;
H. Development on parcels located adjacent to properties in the National Register of Historic Places shall be subject to site plan review to ensure compatibility. [2005 RLDC § 94.020.]