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A. The following actions within designated historic overlay zones which require building permits for exterior work shall be subject to review of the historical commission using relevant regulations and the historic overlay zone neighborhood conservation guidelines. All decisions of the historical commission relative to building permits shall constitute recommendations to the planning director consistent with the city’s REV I or REV II processes as specified in EMC Title 15.

1. Demolition of a building identified as a contributing structure;

2. Additions of more than one hundred fifty square feet to a contributing structure;

3. Conversion of a single-family or two-dwelling unit contributing structure to a building with three or more dwelling units;

4. Construction of any new residential building with three or more dwelling units, or a detached accessory dwelling;

5. Construction of a new clinic, commercial building, or place of worship.

6. An accessory dwelling when not located entirely within an existing principal dwelling.

B. Consistent with the special valuation program described in Chapter 84.26 RCW, the historical commission is the designated local review board to review applications and execute an agreement with the applicant if approved. (Ord. 3963-23 § 8, 2023; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(P) (Exh. 3), 2020.)