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Arcata Municipal Code Art. 16 Historic Landmarks Committee
Arcata Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Arcata
Cite as: Arcata Municipal Code Article 16 · Text as of 2026-10-05
Sec. 2277. Creation, Powers and Duties.¶
The Historic Landmarks Committee is hereby created. Its powers and duties shall be:
A. To serve in an advisory capacity to the Council, Commissions, or City staff as appropriate in matters pertaining to structures, sites or neighborhoods having special character or special historic, architectural, cultural or aesthetic interest or value.
B. To make recommendations to City staff concerning Certified Local Government status, developing a Noteworthy Structure List and promoting other historic preservation activities. This includes coordinating with Humboldt State University for listing of state-owned historic structures.
C. To make recommendations to City staff regarding the update of the City’s historic resources inventory.
D. To provide community outreach and education concerning historic resource preservation and the benefits of landmark designation. The Committee shall encourage public involvement and education in preserving Arcata’s heritage of older buildings. (Ord. 1401, eff. 4/16/2010; Ord. 1505, eff. 6/15/2018)
Sec. 2278. Meetings.¶
The Historic Landmarks Committee shall hold regular meetings bi-monthly as set by schedule established by the Committee or upon the call of its Secretary. (Ord. 1401, eff. 4/16/2010; Ord. 1505, eff. 6/15/2018; Ord. 1573, eff. 12/6/2024)
Sec. 2279. Membership.¶
The Historic Landmarks Committee shall consist of five (5) members who shall be selected for their interest and knowledge, by virtue of training or experience, of Arcata’s social, built and cultural environment or of design and building technology. It is not necessary that members of the Committee live or work in the Arcata Planning Area as required by Section 2202. (Ord. 1401, eff. 4/16/2010; Ord. 1505, eff. 6/15/2018)
Sec. 2279.1. Term.¶
The expiration date of a term for a Historic Landmarks Committee member shall be September 30th. (Ord. 1401, eff. 4/16/2010; Ord. 1505, eff. 6/15/2018)
Sec. 2280. Secretary.¶
The Director of Community Development, or his/her designee, shall serve as the Secretary to the Historic Landmarks Committee. (Ord. 1401, eff. 4/16/2010; Ord. 1505, eff. 6/15/2018)
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