§ 20.20.100. Economic hardship application procedure.

A.

After receiving written notification from the HLC of the denial of any application, an applicant may commence the economic hardship application process discussed herein at no additional cost. No building permit or demolition permit shall be issued through this procedure unless the HLC makes a finding that, through no fault of his own, the owner cannot otherwise realize a reasonable rate of return on, or sell his property at a reasonable price to an individual or entity interested in preserving it.

B.

The applicant and the HLC shall consult in good faith in a diligent effort to seek an alternative that will result in preservation of the property.

C.

The HLC shall hold a public hearing on the application within thirty days from the date the complete application is received by the HLC.

D.

If the HLC approves the application it shall forward a certificate of appropriateness to the applicant within ten days after the public hearing. However, a certificate of demolition shall not be provided to the applicant until at least sixty days following the date of submittal of a completed application.

E.

If the HLC denies the application, it shall forward the disapproved application to the applicant within ten days after the public hearing. The HLC shall state the reasons for its disapproval.

F.

If no action has been taken by the HLC within sixty days of the original receipt of the economic hardship application by the HLC, a certificate of appropriateness or certificate of demolition shall be deemed to have been issued by the HLC, and the historic preservation officer shall so advise the applicant.

G.

No change shall be made in the application for any building permit after the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness without submittal of a new application to the HLC and approval thereof as previously provided.

H.

After a decision is reached by the HLC denying an application, a re-submittal of application shall not be accepted for additional hearing within a twelve-month period from the date of the final decision, unless the HLC determines, after reviewing a written request of the applicant, that there has been a change in conditions sufficient to warrant an earlier rehearing.

I.

Applicants aggrieved by a decision of the HLC may appeal to city council, using the procedure identified in Section 20.20.190.

(Ord. 16653 § 2 (part), 2007)