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Subd 6. "Review of Permits" changed to "Certificate of Approval." Under the existing ordinance the Building Department refers building permits to the HPC. The HPC found that owners had often signed contractors and purchased materials before coming in for a Building Permit. The amendment requires that all exterior changes to sites be reviewed and a Certificate of Approval be issued before they are made. The Certificate is needed before a building or sign permit can be released. The amendment replaces criteria for review included in the 1985 ordinance with direction to use the Design Guidelines adopted by the HPC and the Secretary of Interior's Standards of Rehabilitation in reviewing applications. The Guidelines are very complete, illustrated, well organized and have proven workable. The Standards are general principals recognized nationally. The Guidelines and Standards are sent to the designated historic site owners and are on the City web site. The amendment provides for public hearings when substantial changes of appearances or demolition would impact the neighbors. Subd. 6. E. 1. f. Appeal to City Council. An owner's appeal of an HPC decision, on grounds of economic hardship, will be considered by the City Council rather than the HPC. A draft Council procedure is attached. Subd. 7. Enforcement. The amendment authorizes enforcement by the Department of Building Safety. The Heritage Preservation Staff would provide the specifics of the violation to the Building Official and work with the City Attorney after notification of violation. Action If Council is satisfied with the language, adopt the proposed amendment. Appeal Procedures The draft council procedures for appeals should be considered separately. They are not part of the ordinance amendment. Inclosures Clean copy of amended ordinance Edited copy showing additions and deletions Draft appeals procedure J: \HPC \ Ordinance. summary. S-6-0S.doc