This chapter is enacted to preserve sites with special historical, architectural or aesthetic value which are unique and irreplaceable assets. To accomplish this purpose, planning commission approval is required for all modifications to historical sites.

(Prior code § 22-34-1)

The county council may designate historic sites and structures after receiving a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission/Planning Commission in accordance with section 2.88.030 and Chapter 19.90 of this code. County council designated historic sites shall be on file with the Planning and Development Services Division.

(Ord. No. 1839, § II, 8-28-2018; Ord. No. 1774, § I, 7-1-2014; Ord. 1473 (part), 2001: Ord. 1401 § 2, 1997; Ord. 1308 § 2, 1995; Ord. 1202 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1137 § 2, 1990; Ord. 1079 § 2, 1989; Ord. 958A § 1, 1986; § 1 of Ord. passed 3/20/85; prior code § 22-34-2)

A.

A conditional use permit is required for any modifications to a historic site or structure, including modifications to the landscaping, fencing or appearance of any lot, or demolition, construction, alteration, relocation, improvement or conversion of a historic site.

B.

Applications for a conditional use permit on a historic site shall be made in the manner and subject to the procedures and requirements set forth in Chapters 19.78 and 19.84 of this title. To the extent that the requirements of this chapter and Chapters 19.78 and 19.84 are inconsistent, the requirements of this chapter shall prevail.

(Prior code § 22-34-3)

The planning commission shall not approve a conditional use for a historic site which would be contrary to the purposes of this chapter by adversely affecting the architectural significance, the historical appearance, or the educational and historical value of the site unless all the following conditions have been met:

A.

The application meets the requirements for a conditional use permit set forth in Chapters 19.78 and 19.84;

B.

The application meets all the requirements of the base zone in which the property is located;

C.

The application has been pending before the planning commission for a period of at least one year.

(Prior code § 22-31-4)

The planning commission may modify all yard, parking, landscaping, height and other requirements of the base zone, as necessary to fulfill the purpose of this chapter. In so doing, the nature and character of adjacent properties shall be considered to ensure that the health, safety, convenience and general welfare will not be impaired. The planning commission may establish development criteria to control impacts associated with the heaviest permitted use in the base zone, including, but not limited to, noise, glare, dust or odor.

(Prior code § 22-31-5)

A.

Residential, Forestry and Agricultural Zones. The planning commission may approve any of the following uses for a historic site in addition to the permitted and conditional uses allowed in the agricultural, forestry or residential zone in which the site is located:

1.

Antique shop;

2.

Art shop;

3.

Boardinghouse;

4.

Child nursery;

5.

Dental office or clinic;

6.

Dwelling, single, two, three, four or multiple-family;

7.

Nursing home;

8.

Office;

9.

Private educational institution;

10.

Reception centers;

11.

Restaurant;

12.

Other uses of similar intensity to the above.

B.

Commercial and Manufacturing Zones. The planning commission may approve any use listed in the commercial and manufacturing zones of the county zoning ordinance for a historic site located in a commercial or manufacturing zone.

(Prior code § 22-34-6)

This chapter does not guarantee the right of any person, firm or corporation to any provision of this chapter.

(Prior code § 22-34-7)