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 Uvalde
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 18. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
 Chapter 18.01. HISTORIC PRESERVATION

  § 18.01.102. Procedures for certificates of appropriateness for demolition/removal affecting landmarks or historic districts.  

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  • A.

    The procedure for obtaining a certificate of appropriateness for demolition/removal may be initiated by the city for all city-owned landmarks or proposed work within a district, or by an individual property owner(s) of the subject landmark or property within a district. The application must be submitted to the HPO for review and approval by the HPB prior to the commencement of any work. An application for certificate of appropriateness for demolition/removal shall be made on forms as prescribed by the city and shall be filed with the HPO along with fees in accordance with the municipal fee schedule.

    1.

    The application shall contain, as required by the HPB or HPO:

    a.

    Name, address, telephone number of applicant, and physical address of the individual property.

    b.

    Site plan of the individual property or map indicating the area of the proposed demolition/removal showing all affected buildings and/or structures on the site.

    c.

    Photographs of existing conditions as well as any historical photographs, if available.

    d.

    All future development plans for the property if available.

    e.

    Any other information which the HPB may deem necessary to visualize the proposed work.

    2.

    An individual property that is under review by the city for a certificate of appropriateness for demolition/removal shall be protected by and subject to all of the provisions of the article governing demolition/removal, minimum maintenance standards and penalties until a final decision by the HPB become effective.

    3.

    The procedure for a certificate of appropriateness for demolition/removal shall be the same as provided for in section 18.01.090.

    B.

    The HPB shall hold a public hearing on each application within 60 days from the date the application is received by the chief building official. Following the hearing, the HPB has 30 days in which to prepare a written recommendation to the chief building official. In the event that the HPB does not act within 90 days of the receipt of the application, a permit may be granted. Nothing herein shall be construed to impair, limit or suspend the emergency powers of the city and its officials pertaining to demolition/removal of structures in times of emergencies of calamity or natural disasters.

(Ord. No. 2013-08, 6-25-2013)