§ 27-265 — Workplan

Sec. 27-265. - Workplan.

(a) Generally. The HPC, on an annual basis or more often if deemed necessary, shall update the list of properties for inclusion in its workplan and submit to the city council for approval. The purpose of the workplan is to identify those properties that require further study and investigation of their architectural or historical significance for possible landmark designation. (b) Priorities. The HPC, during its consideration of requests for inclusion in the workplan, shall apply the following system for prioritizing workplan items: (1) Priority I items include those properties where there is a: a. Perceived threat to a historic property; b. Pending or proposed grant application for a historic site; c. Pending or proposed redevelopment of a site where property tax incentives are requested; d. Need for community recognition of a significant historic site; or, e. Participation by property owner or community in research. (2) Priority II items include those properties where there is a need for community recognition of a significant historic site and none of the criteria in subsection 27-265(b)(1) apply. (c) Notice. With the exception of proposed historic districts, the HPC administrator shall send written notice, at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the public hearing, to the owner(s) of property being considered for inclusion in the HPC's workplan. The owner(s) of the property shall be allowed to participate during the public hearing.