Sec. 17-143. - Criteria for approval of certificates of

The minor alterations subcommittee, the planning commission, or the city council upon appeal, shall issue a certificate of appropriateness only when it determines the following conditions to exist as applicable in each case:

(a)

In the case of a landmark, the proposed work (other than demolition or removal):

(1)

Conforms to the prescriptive standards adopted by the planning commission; and

(2)

Will not detrimentally alter, destroy or adversely affect any exterior improvement or exterior architectural feature; and

(3)

Will retain the essential elements that make the resource significant.

(b)

In the case of all properties located within a historic district, the proposed work (other than demolition or removal):

(1)

Conforms to the prescriptive standards adopted by the planning commission; and

(2)

Will not adversely affect the character of the district.

(c)

In the case of properties contributing buildings within a historic district, the proposed work (other than demolition or removal):

(1)

Will not detrimentally alter, destroy, or adversely affect any exterior improvement or exterior architectural feature; and

(2)

Will retain the essential elements that make the resource significant.

(d)

In the case of construction of a new building, structure, or improvement on a site where a landmark is located or on a property within a historic district, the exterior of such improvements will not adversely affect and will be compatible with the external appearance of the existing designated improvements, buildings and structures on such site or within such district.

(e)

In the case where the applicant has requested consideration for approval on the basis of economic hardship:

(1)

It is not feasible to remove the resource to another site or otherwise preserve it; and

(2)

The denial of the proposed work will be an immediate and substantial hardship on the applicant because of condition peculiar to the particular improvement; and

(3)

The property cannot be put to a reasonable use or the owner cannot obtain a reasonable economic return there from without approval of the proposed work.

(Ord. No. 2173, § 1(Exh. A), 3-4-08)