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sizes and materials. The outcome of that assessment is to provide property owners with <br /> information and resources to maintain their historic building. <br /> fes.. <br /> The city has other tools to enforce neglected or vacant historic buildings. The <br /> International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) governs maintenance of existing <br /> buildings for basic equipment, light, ventilation, heating, sanitation and fire safety. In 2009, he; iltl' � , ., I,,. <br /> the city passed an ordinance (3127-09) regarding exterior building maintenance and ( <br /> street-level vacant commercial space in the central business district (B-3) zone. <br /> The IPMC is enforced by the city's code enforcement unit, usually as a result of a <br /> complaint. Due to staffing levels in building services, enforcement of the vacant Figure I l:Hodges Building(1923), 1804 Hewitt, <br /> commercial space ordinance has not taken place in recent years. has been vacant since 20/3. In 2017,work <br /> commenced on addressing code issues in an effort to <br /> occupy the building. <br /> Policies and Actions <br /> The city's history and its historic buildings enhance the character of Everett's downtown. Public input during the Metro Everett <br /> planning process placed a high priority on preservation and rehabilitation of historic structures, along with adding new buildings <br /> and public spaces. The following policies and actions would strengthen historic preservation in Metro Everett while still <br /> accommodating additional growth and development. <br /> Education, Incentives and Tourism <br /> The city has several historic preservation programs and incentives in place, which should continue and/or expand. <br /> HR-1: The city should develop additional resources and materials to assist owners of historic buildings to maintain their <br /> properties to protect the historic character. The city program should include: <br /> • Host/sponsor workshops on maintenance of historic buildings <br /> • Robust website that provides information and contacts for assessment, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic <br /> buildings <br /> • Outreach to property owners regarding the historic special valuation program <br /> Chapter 7,Historic Resources 7 August 29,2018 <br />