§ 15.52.050. Designated landmarks—Removal of status.

A.

Once designated as a landmark, removal of landmark status from structures or buildings by the Commission may be initiated by the Commission upon written request by the property owner.

B.

Prior to approving a request for the removal of landmark status, the Commission shall conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 18.124.040 and find that:

1.

The applicant has demonstrated that the deletion is necessary to correct an unsafe or dangerous condition within the designated building that cannot be corrected without removal;

2.

The applicant has demonstrated that denial of the request will result in immediate and substantial economic hardship; or

3.

There are no reasonable alternatives to the removal as of the time of the hearing.

(Ord. No. 1364, § 1, 10-18-2011; Ord. No. 1367, § 7, 12-6-2011)