Require historic evaluation before demolishing buildings over 50 years old
In Plain English
Currently, property owners can demolish older buildings without checking if they have historic value. If approved, owners must get a historic evaluation before tearing down any structure built before 1974. The law also renames the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee to Historic Preservation Commission.
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Votes
First reading and lay over two weeks for second reading
4 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
Property owners will soon need to get a historic evaluation before demolishing any building constructed before 1974, after the council approved the first reading of a new preservation ordinance with broad support. The measure passed 4-1, with Councilmember Bates dissenting and Councilmembers Lopez and Viramontes abstaining. Currently, older buildings can be torn down without any check for historic significance, but this change would require an evaluation process to protect potentially valuable structures. The ordinance also formally renames the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee to the Historic Preservation Commission and will return for a final vote in two weeks.
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