Alternatives to demolition

[Ord. No. 08-31, 10-7-2009]

The HDC shall assist the owner in identifying and evaluating alternatives to demolition, including sale of the structure on its present site. When considering an application to demolish a structure of historic or architectural value, in addition to any other criteria, the HDC shall consider the following:

• (a) Whether there is a reasonable likelihood that some person or group other than the current owner is willing to purchase, move and preserve such structure; and
• (b) Whether the owner has made continuing, bona fide and reasonable efforts to sell the structure to any such purchaser willing to move or preserve such structure.