17.90.040 Designation of historic structures, sites and districts.
Pursuant of the procedures set forth in this section, the City Council may, by resolution:
A. Designate as historic an individual structure, site or other feature or an integrated group of structures and features on a single lot or site having a special historical or architectural value.
B. Designate as an historic district an area containing a number of structures or sites having a special historical or architectural value.
C. Each such designation shall include a description of the characteristics of the structure, site or historic district which justify its designation and a description of the particular features that should be preserved, and shall include a legal description of the location and boundaries of the historic structure, site or district.
D. No individual structure or site will be designated without the consent of all owners of record and the provisions of this section.
E. The purpose and effect of designation is:
1. To assist local groups interested in preservation of physical structures, sites or districts, and to recognize locally significant structures, sites or districts;
2. To provide a mechanism to educate the public on local history, development of the community, architectural styles, and housing and business development;
3. To enable the owners of the property in the City to take advantage of historic preservation programs and opportunities; and
4. To make all properties listed on the City registry eligible for such incentive programs as may be developed. (Ord. 08-11 (part), 2008)