23.66.032

A. The owner of a lot in the Pioneer Square Preservation District or the International Special Review District may apply to the Director of Neighborhoods for a determination that a structure on the lot contributes, and is expected to continue to contribute, to the architectural and/or historic character of the District. A structure for which that determination is made is considered a contributing structure for purposes of this Section 23.66.032 and for purposes of the eligibility of the lot to send South Downtown Historic TDR or South Downtown Historic TDP pursuant to Sections 23.49.014 and 23.58A.042 . The determination is made by the Director of Neighborhoods, after recommendation by the Pioneer Square Preservation Board or the International Special Review District Board. A structure for which an application for demolition approval has been granted or is pending is not eligible for a determination under this Section 23.66.032 . The Director of Neighborhoods may defer consideration of an application under this Section 23.66.032 until final action is taken on any application for a certificate of approval, and any appeals have been resolved. B. In making a recommendation and decision under subsection 23.66.032.A, the relevant Board and the Director of Neighborhoods shall take into account the reasons for designating the District as set forth in Section 23.66.100 or 23.66.302 and how they apply to the structure; whether the structure was identified as historic or as contributing, or both, for purposes of listing in the National Register of Historic Places or the local special review district; and the state of historic integrity, repair, maintenance, and useful life of the structure. The Director of Neighborhoods and the relevant Board may rely on information submitted by the owner, information provided by members of the public, other information available in public records, and site visits. The Director of Neighborhoods may determine that the structure is contributing; that it cannot be contributing; or that it will be contributing conditioned upon specific rehabilitation or maintenance work. C. If the Director of Neighborhoods determines that the structure will be contributing conditioned upon rehabilitation or maintenance work, then the owner shall not be entitled to a final determination, and the structure shall not be considered contributing for purposes of this Title 23 , until either (1) the work is completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Neighborhoods, or (2) a certificate of approval for the work is issued and the owner provides a bond or other security acceptable to the Director of Neighborhoods for the completion of the work. D. The owner shall submit to the Director of Neighborhoods, in support of a request for a determination under this Section 23.66.032 , a historic resource report prepared by a historic preservation consultant approved by the Director of Neighborhoods. The historic resource report shall include the information described in this subsection 23.66.032.D, except that the Director of Neighborhoods may allow the omission of information not necessary for a particular application: 1. History of the structure, including significant historical events, persons and uses associated with the structure; 2. Ownership history; 3. Construction history, including original plans and subsequent alterations to the exterior; a chronology of historical documentation; site work, references to craftsmen, builders, and architects associated with the structure; early views, photographs, and other materials showing appearance at different periods; and results of physical investigation; 4. Architectural evaluation, including an assessment of all exterior features and finishes and identification of those architectural features, materials, finishes and construction techniques that are character-defining. 5. An analysis of existing conditions, damage, structural problems, and materials deterioration. 6. Bibliography and references. E. There is no administrative appeal of the decision of the Director of Neighborhoods. Any judicial review must be commenced as provided by state law. (Ord. 124378 , § 64, 2013; Ord. 124172, § 63, 2013; Ord. 123589, § 76, 2011.)