§ 2-195. Applications for certificates of appropriateness.

(a)

Certificate of appropriateness—When required. A certificate of appropriateness shall be required before the following actions affecting the significance of any landmark or any structure within a historic district may be undertaken:

(1)

Any construction, alteration, or removals requiring a building permit from the City of Kirksville;

(2)

Any demolition in whole or in part requiring a demolition permit from the City of Kirksville;

(3)

Any construction, alteration, demolition, or removal affecting a significant exterior architectural feature or appearance as specified in the ordinance designating the landmark or historic district;

(4)

Any construction, alteration, or removal involving earth disturbing activities that might affect archaeological resources;

(5)

Any actions to correct a violation of a minimum maintenance standard.

Applications for a certificate of appropriateness shall include accompanying plans and specifications affecting the significance of a designated landmark or of a property within a designated historic district; and applications for demolition permits shall include plans and specifications for the contemplated use of the property. Applications for building and demolition permits shall be forwarded by the codes and planning director to the Kirksville Historic Preservation Commission within thirty (30) days following receipt of the application. A building or demolition permit shall not be issued until a certificate of appropriateness has been issued by the KHPC. Any applicant may request a meeting with the KHPC before the application is reviewed by the KHPC or during the review of the application. Application for review of construction, alteration, demolition, or removal not requiring a building permit for which a certificate of appropriateness is required shall be made on a form prepared by the KHPC and available at the office of the city clerk. The KHPC shall consider the completed application at its next regular meeting.

(b)

Stop work order. Whenever the Kirksville Historic Preservation Commission has reason to believe that an action for which a certificate of appropriateness is required has been initiated, or is about to be initiated, or that a violation of the conditions of a permit has occurred, it shall request that the codes department of the City of Kirksville make every reasonable effort to contact the owners, occupants, contractor or subcontractor and inform them of proper procedures. If the KHPC or the codes department determines that a stop work order is necessary to halt an action, they shall send a copy of the stop work order by certified mail return receipt requested to the owners, occupants, contractors and subcontractors, and notify them of the process of applying for a certificate of appropriateness. A copy of the proper application form shall be included in the notice. If necessary, a second or subsequent stop work order may be issued for the same project.

(Ord. No. 11857, § V, 2-23-2009)