Demolition or removal of structures.
Chandler City Code § 35-3412
in effect35-3412. - Demolition or removal of structures.
1) The Building Official shall refer an applicant for a construction permit to demolish or remove a contributing property in a Historic Preservation District to the Historic Preservation Officer. Within ten business days after receiving the application and any requested analysis or reports, the Historic Preservation Officer shall issue demolition or removal approval if:
a. The contributing property has lost its historic significance or value through circumstances beyond control of the owner, or
b. The contributing property presents a danger to the public health, safety, and welfare due to circumstances beyond the control of the owner, or
c. The loss of the contributing property would not adversely affect the integrity of the Historic Preservation District and its demolition would be inconsequential to the historic preservation needs of the City, or
d. The applicant demonstrates economic hardship under Section 35-3413.
2) At the request of the Historic Preservation Officer, the applicant shall provide analysis and reports from an architect or engineer licensed in the State of Arizona to support the application. The Historic Preservation Officer may also commission and obtain, as resources allow, independent reports from an architect or engineer licensed in the State of Arizona to determine the condition and safety of a contributing property.
3) If demolition or removal approval is denied, then the application shall be held for a period of one year from the date of denial for a contributing property or for a period of three years from the date of denial for a landmark. The Historic Preservation Officer may contact the property owner to determine if a rehabilitation or reuse plan is feasible for the property. The Historic Preservation Officer may provide the owner with any available assistance to place the property into productive use. At the end of the applicable hold period, the demolition or removal may proceed.
4) Appeal. The applicant or any aggrieved person of interest may appeal the Historic Preservation Officer's decision within the timeframes and pursuant to the procedures set forth at Section 35-3409(3)(e) and (f).
5) A demolition permit may include stipulations that limit the extent of demolition or allow access to a property prior to demolition for documentation or removal of artifacts and architectural features.
6) Any improvements constructed on the property following demolition shall be in accordance with this article and all other City codes and ordinances as applicable.
(Ord. No. 4936, § 2(Exh.), 11-2-20)
Source: City of Chandler, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTVIPL_CH35LAUSZO_ARTXXXIVHIPR_35-3412DERESTFetched: 11/1/2026