A. The Planning Department shall establish application requirements for landmark and site of historic interest designations, removal of same, and for proposed alterations or demolitions. The Planning Department shall conduct an evaluation of applications, and shall make recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding applications.

B. The property owner may request a landmark or site of historic interest designation or removal of a designation, or review of proposed alterations or demolition by filing an application with the Planning Department. No building permit or other required City permit shall be issued related to a designated landmark or site of historic interest unless required approvals under this chapter have been obtained and work is in conformity with such approvals.

C. Notice of a public hearing on landmark and site of historic interest designations, removal of same, and for proposed alterations or demolitions shall be published at least once no later than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation. In addition, mailed notice shall be provided to the property owner, not less than 10 days in advance of the meeting at which the item will be considered. The last known name and address of such owner as shown on the records of the County Assessor may be used for this notice. Failure to send any notice by mail to any property owner where the address of such owner is not a matter of public record or the nonreceipt of any notice mailed pursuant to this chapter shall not invalidate any proceeding in connection with this chapter.

D. The Planning Commission shall conduct a public hearing at the time and place so fixed and noticed.

E. Action of the Planning Commission shall be by resolution, which provides facts and findings based on the criteria set forth in this chapter.

F. Notice of the designation of a landmark or site of historic interest, the removal of said designation, or the approval of alterations or demolition shall be transmitted to all City departments. (Ord. 1111, 2018)