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Preservation Ordinance Everett's historic preservation ordinance includes some strong measures to protect the character of some historic neighborhoods. However, some of these protections are not extended to the commercial core or to buildings that might be considered landmarks. At the same time, some of the existing overlays may require re-examination as to whether the boundaries and provisions should be revised to allow new development consistent with the Metro Everett vision. - ` -- - HR-5: Develop an historic overlay for the Hewitt Avenue 'F National Historic District that addresses alteration and T demolition of significant historic buildings, and the design of Ili- adjacent development to ensure compatibility with the historic - �• ,; character and significance of the district. j ,1 �� HR-6: Review the historic preservation ordinance to "" consider adding a landmark designation status for buildings — --_- Figure 12: These homes along Everett Avenue are within the Riverside Historic and sites. A landmark status could be on a building(s) or site(s) Overlay. with such outstanding history and architectural integrity that is significant to the community that added protections from alteration and/or demolition should be considered, but providing an ability to allow removal for economic hardship. HR-7: Review historic overlays within and adjacent to Metro Everett to add considerations for historic preservation, land use, and a strong review process to prevent the unnecessary demolition of historic buildings and structures with historic significance. HR-8: Support efforts to increase enforcement of existing ordinances, or creation of new ordinances, to ensure that historic buildings and districts are maintained and do not become a public nuisance and/or blight. HR-9: Support efforts to maintain and preserve historic façades of significant buildings. Chapter 7,Historic Resources 9 August 29,2018