Chapter 18.32
HISTORIC RESOURCES

Sections:

18.32.010    Identification of historic resources.

18.32.020    Notification of historic preservation commission.

18.32.030    Voluntary consultation.

18.32.040    Discovery of artifacts.

18.32.010 Identification of historic resources.

The planning department shall review land use permit applications and determine if any of the following applies:

A.    The existing structure is a surveyed historic building;

B.    The existing structure is not on a surveyed list, but appears to have historic value;

C.    The proposed structure would be built on or may otherwise negatively impact a prehistoric or historic site. (Ord. 92-21 § 4 (part), 1992.)

18.32.020 Notification of historic preservation commission.

A.    If a historic resource is identified according to Section 18.32.010, the planning department shall immediately notify the historic preservation commission of the land use permit application.

B.    If a historic resource is identified according to Section 18.32.010, approval of a land use permit may be delayed up to five working days while the historic preservation commission reviews the land use permit application and pursues voluntary consultation with the applicant as described in Section 18.32.030.

C.    The approval of a land use permit shall not be denied because of the identification of historic resources, unless otherwise restricted by federal or state law. (Ord. 92-21 § 4 (part), 1992.)

18.32.030 Voluntary consultation.

The historic preservation commission may meet to determine whether the proposed development will negatively impact a prehistoric or historic resource. The commission may consult with the applicant to suggest design alternatives and/or other mitigating measures that would preserve the historic resource. (Ord. 92-21 § 4 (part), 1992.)

18.32.040 Discovery of artifacts.

If artifacts are discovered during construction of a structure, the planning director and museum director shall review the material with the historic preservation commission, and report the discovery to the appropriate state or federal agencies. (Ord. 92-21 § 4 (part), 1992.)