§ 17.62.100. Replacement Building Permit Requirements

A.

A. Building Permit required before issuance of a demolition permit. No permit for the demolition of a structure that is a primary structure on a property may be issued unless a Building Permit has been issued for construction of a replacement project or structure. This requirement applies solely to any primary structure(s) on a property determined by the Director.

B.

Relief from the requirements of this Section.  

1.

An applicant for a demolition may apply to the Historic Preservation Commission for relief from the requirements of this Section. The Historic Preservation Commission may approve the application if:

a.

The structure to be demolished is not a designated historic resource or a resource eligible for designation (excluding noncontributing structures in landmark districts and historic districts);

b.

The demolition does not result in the loss of habitable dwelling units on a property zoned for residential use; and

c.

The proposed demolition would not result in the disruption of a continuous grouping of architecturally significant structures or create an inappropriate void in the existing architectural or visual character of the area.

2.

In lieu of the findings identified in Subparagraph 1., above, the Historic Preservation Commission may also approve the application if it finds that granting relief from the requirements of this Section serves an overriding public benefit and will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the project site, or to the public health, safety, or general welfare.

3.

The Director shall be the review authority on applications for relief from the requirements of this Section if the demolition involves a structure determined ineligible for historic designation.

(Ord. 7099, § 50, 2007; Ord. 7009, § 26, 2005)