Article 2 — Designation of Historical Landmarks

In considering the designation of any area, location, site, place, building, structure, work of art or similar object as a landmark, the city council shall apply the following criteria with respect to such property:

(a)

Its character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the city, the state or the United States of America;

(b)

Its location as an area, place or site of a significant historic event;

(c)

Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture, history and development of the city;

(d)

Its exemplification of the cultural, educational, economic, patriotic, social or historic heritage of the city;

(e)

Its portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style;

(f)

Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type of specimen;

(g)

Its identification as the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the city;

(h)

Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent a significant architectural innovation;

(i)

Its relationship to other distinctive locations, areas, places and sites which are eligible for preservation according to a plan based on a historic, educational, patriotic, cultural or architectural motif;

(j)

Its unique location or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, or of the entire city.

(Ord. 159 § 1 (part), 1976)

Proposals for the designation of landmarks may be made by (a) the owner of the property proposed to be so designated, or (b) the Lafayette Historical Society.

(Ord. 159 § 1 (part), 1976)

A property owner who wishes to have his property designated as a landmark shall submit a written request therefor to the city council. The request shall clearly identify the proposed landmark, and shall set forth the reasons justifying the proposed designation. The city council shall promptly refer any nomination by an owner to the Lafayette Historical Society for investigation and recommendation.

(Ord. 159 § 1 (part), 1976)

The Historical Society shall have a period of six months to investigate and make a recommendation upon any landmark nomination submitted by an owner.

(Ord. 159 § 1 (part), 1976)

The Lafayette Historical Society is requested and encouraged to propose, from time to time, the designation of landmarks, especially when there is a community interest in acquiring the property or otherwise arranging for its permanent preservation. Such proposals shall be in written form, clearly identifying the property and setting forth the justification for the proposed landmark designation.

(Ord. 159 § 1 (part), 1976)

The city council shall give notice of, and hold, a public hearing on each nomination for landmark designation. If the nomination is submitted by the owner, the hearing shall be held within 30 days after the recommendation from the Historical Society has been received, or within 210 days after the nomination was received, whichever is earlier. If the nomination is submitted by the Historical Society, the hearing shall be held within 30 days after receipt of the nomination.

(Ord. 159 § 1 (part), 1976)

The city manager shall give notice of the time and place of the hearing at least ten days in advance thereof by:

(a)

Mailing a copy of the notice to the owner of record of the subject property;

(b)

Posting a copy of the notice on a public street in a location which is as close as reasonably possible to the front or entrance to the subject property; and

(c)

Arranging for the publication of the notice as a legal advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the city.

(Ord. 159 § 1 (part), 1976)

The city council shall conduct a public hearing and shall provide a reasonable opportunity for all interested parties to express their opinions for and against the proposed landmark designation. The hearing may be continued from time to time.

(Ord. 159 § 1 (part), 1976)

Within 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing, the council, using the criteria set forth in Section 6-2111, shall by resolution either designate the property as a landmark or reject the nomination. Each resolution designating a landmark shall set forth the effects of the designation pursuant to Article 3 of this chapter.

(Ord. 159 § 1 (part), 1976)

Upon the designation of a landmark by resolution, the city manager shall send certified copies of the resolution to the county building inspector, the owner of the property and the Historical Society, and shall

cause a copy of the resolution to be recorded in the office of the county recorder.

(Ord. 159 § 1 (part), 1976)