17.90.080 - REVIEW OF ADAPTIVE USES
A. Purpose: To improve the economic feasibility of a property designated on the Historic Register, the owner of the property may apply for a Conditional Use Permit for an adaptive use of the designated property. B. Procedures: The City shall process an adaptive use application as an application for a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the Type IIIA review process of BMC 21.10.120. If the adaptive use proposed by the owner of the property requires modification of the property, the owner must first obtain a Certificate of Alteration as provided for in BMC 17.90.060. C. Criteria: In considering an application for a Conditional Use Permit for an adaptive use, the Hearing Examiner shall grant the permit if all of the following criteria are met: 1. Because of the nature of the historic property, restricting the property to just permitted uses creates an unfair burden on the owner. 2. The proposed use is reasonable in light of other alternatives available to achieve the objectives of the owner and the applicant. 3. The proposed use change complies with the requirements of the City's land use ordinance, including the Conditional Use section, and is consistent with the applicable Neighborhood Plan; and 4. The proposed use change is necessary to enable the owner or applicant to obtain a reasonable return on the site, improvement or object. [Ord. 2005-12-094]
