(1) all information required by PCC 17.175.030;

(2) documentation showing that the proposed use will be reasonably able to financially support the property in a manner that will preserve the historic integrity of the structure; and

(3) proof that the structure is registered, or application has been made for registration, on a federal, state, or local registry of historic places. (Ord. 25-08 §1 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 89-8 §2, 1989).

(1) that the structure is listed on a federal, state, or local registry of historic places;

(2) that the proposed use is reasonably necessary to preserve the historic integrity of the structure, considering its existing use and other uses allowed in the zoning district in which it is located;

(3) that none of the uses designated for the underlying zoning district as described in the Use Chart, PCC 17.70.030, are likely to locate in the structure in a manner that would result in the preservation of the structure in a manner that would maintain its historic integrity;

(4) that the proposed use will be a “practical economic use” (i.e., a use which will be reasonably capable of supporting and maintaining the property in a manner that preserves its historic integrity);

(5) that the proposed use as approved or as approved with special exceptions will:

(6) that the owner of the property, in exchange for the benefits afforded by the special use permit, will enter into an agreement with the HPC containing at least the following elements:

(1) increase or decrease the required lot size or yard dimensions;

(2) increase or decrease street widths;

(3) control the location and number of access points to the property;

(4) increase or decrease the number and location of off-street parking and loading spaces required;

(5) limit or increase the number, type, and allowable square footage of signs;

(6) limit the coverage or height of buildings because of obstructions to view and reduction of light or air to adjacent property;

(7) limit or prohibit openings in sides of buildings or structures or expand requirements for screening or landscaping where necessary to reduce noise and glare and maintain the property in a character in keeping with the surrounding area;

(8) establish requirements under which any future enlargement or alteration of the use must be reviewed by the City and new conditions imposed; and

(9) establish regulations for the use of the property as necessary to protect nearby property or improvements from detrimental effects of the proposed use, such as limiting the hours of operation or number of employees. (Ord. 25-08 §1 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 89-8 §4, 1989).

(1) The HPC must review.

(2) Any aggrieved person may appeal an HPC decision to the Hearing Examiner as provided in Chapter 17.185 PCC.

(3) An approved special use permit for a historic structure must be acted upon by the permittee within one (1) year from its date of approval. Otherwise, the special use permit will expire and be invalid after that time unless the permittee applies in writing to the Director of Community Development for an extension of time at least 30 days before the expiration of the one-year period, setting forth the reasons for the extension, and the Director of Community Development finds that good cause exists for the extension and approves the application.

(4) An application for any extension of time must be reviewed by the Director of Community Development as provided in PCC 17.175.050.

(5) If the use for which the permit was granted is abandoned for one (1) year, the use may not be reinstated without the issuance of a new special use permit.

(6) If the permittee or a subsequent owner of the structure fails to maintain or improve the property in accordance with the special use permit and the agreement with the City, the HPC may revoke the special use permit after holding a public meeting.

(7) The permit may not be transferred to any other property, but may be transferred to subsequent owners of the property for which the permit was issued.

(8) The special exceptions may be amended by the HPC using the procedures described in this Chapter for obtaining an original special use permit for historic structures. (Ord. 25-08 §1 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 22-2 §8, 2022; Ord. 03-33 §50, 2003; Ord. 89-8 §5, 1989).