§ 17.40.040. Planning commission decision

A. The decision of the planning commission shall be based on the criteria established in Section 17.40.050 of this chapter.

1. The planning commission shall render a decision on an application within thirty-five (35) days of closure of the hearing;

2. A copy of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant, the owners of the affected property, and other persons specifically requesting such notification within seven days following the decision.

B. The planning commission shall take one of the following actions.

1. Alteration. In the case of an application for alteration of an historic structure the planning commission shall:

a. Approve the request submitted; or

b. Approve the request with modifications, conditions or recommendations; or

c. Deny the request.

2. Demolition. In the case of an application for demolition of an historic structure, the planning commission shall either:

a. Allow immediate issuance of the permit; or

b. Require delay of issuance of the permit for up to ninety (90) days. During this period, the planning commission shall attempt to determine if public or private acquisition and preservation is feasible or if other alternatives are possible which could be carried out to prevent demolition of the site or structure.

(Ord. 273 § 4.040, 1998)