Ordinance 2539-01 - Laserfiche WebLink

2. In the case of individual properties, the designation shall include the complete address and all features including outbuildings which contribute to its designation. 3. In the case of Everett Register District, the designation shall include description of the boundaries of the district; the characteristics of the district which justifies its designation; and a list of all properties including features, structures, sites and objects which contribute to the designation of the district. 4. The Everett historical commission shall consider the merits of the nomination, according to the criteria in Section 2.96.050A and according to the nomination review standards established in rules, at a public hearing. Adequate notice will be given to the public, the owner(s) and the authors of the nomination, if different, and lessees, if any, of the subject property prior to the public hearing according to standards for public meetings established in rules and in compliance with RCW Chapter 42.30, Open Public Meetings Act. Such notice shall include publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Everett, and posting of the property. If the commission finds that the nominated property is eligible for the Everett register of historic places, the commission shall make recommendations to the city council that the property be listed in the register. The public, property owner(s) and the authors of the nomination, if different, and lessees, if any, shall be notified of the listing. 5. Properties listed on the Everett register of historic places shall be recorded on official zoning records with an "ER" (for Everett Register) designation. This designation shall not change or modify the underlying zone classification. 6. Inclusion into the Everett register of historic places requires owner approval. Everett register historic districts require approval by owners of a majority of the properties in the proposed district. 7. Compliance with the Everett historic commission's advice on proposed changes to the historic register properties is voluntary. But if the building is altered to destroy its historical and architectural significance, then the property would be taken off the register and would lose its special valuation status. Owners of Everett Register properties that have been granted special valuation must execute an Historic Preservation Agreement with the City. This agreement covers the owner's obligation for maintenance, repair or alteration of the historic structure. Any breach of this Historic Preservation Agreement may result in the loss of special valuation. C. Removal of Properties from the Register. In the event that any property is no longer deemed appropriate for designation to the Everett register of historic places, the commission may initiate removal from such designation by the same procedure as provided for in establishing the designation by the same procedure as provided for in establishing the designation, Section 2.96.050B of this chapter. D. Effects of Listing on the Register. 1. Listing on the Everett register of historic places is an honorary designation denoting significant association with the historic, archaeological, engineering or cultural heritage of the community. 2. Prior to the commencement of any work on a register property, excluding painting, and emergency measures defined in Section 2.96.030 of this chapter, the owner must request a certificate of appropriateness from the commission for the proposed work. Violation of this rule shall be grounds for the commission to review the property for removal from the register. 6