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Newcastle, WA Ordinance No. 98-167

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Newcastle, WA
Ordinance No. 98-167

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF LANDMARKS IN CITY OF NEWCASTLE; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR DESIGNATION AND PRESERVATION OF LANDMARKS; AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWCASTLE, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Findings and Declaration of Purpose. The City Council finds that:

    A. The protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of buildings, sites, districts, structures and objects of historical, cultural, architectural, engineering, geographic, ethnic and archaeological significance located in City of Newcastle is necessary in the interest of prosperity, civic pride and general welfare of the people of City of Newcastle.

    B. Such cultural and historic resources are a significant part of the heritage, education and economic base of City of Newcastle, and the economic, cultural and aesthetic well-being of the City of Newcastle cannot be maintained or enhanced by disregarding its heritage and by allowing the unnecessary destruction or defacement of such resources.

    C. Present preservation programs and activities are inadequate for insuring present and future generations of City of Newcastle residents and visitors a genuine opportunity to appreciate and enjoy our heritage.

    D. The purposes of this chapter are to:

    1. Designate, preserve, protect, enhance, and perpetuate those sites, buildings, districts, structures and objects which reflect significant elements of the City of Newcastle county's, state's and nation's cultural, aesthetic, social, economic, political, architectural, ethnic, archaeological, engineering, historic, and other heritage;

    2. Foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past;

    3. Stabilize and improve the economic values and vitality of landmarks.

    4. Protect and enhance the City of Newcastle tourist industry by promoting heritage-related tourism;

    5. Promote the continued use, exhibition and interpretation of significant sites, districts, buildings, structures, and objects for the education, inspiration and welfare of the people of City of Newcastle;

    6. Promote and continue incentives for ownership and utilization of landmarks.

    7. Assist, encourage and provide incentives to public and private owners for preservation, restoration, rehabilitation and use of landmark buildings, sites, districts, structures and objects.

    8. Work cooperatively with other jurisdictions to identify, evaluate, and protect historic resources in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.

SECTION 2. Landmarks and Heritage Commission Created-Membership and Organization.

    A. The King County Landmarks and Heritage Commission established pursuant to King County Code, Chapter 20.62 is hereby designated and empowered to act as the Landmarks Commission for the City of Newcastle pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance.

    B. Pursuant to KCC 22.62.030, a Special Member of the King County Landmarks and Heritage Commission shall be appointed by the mayor subject to confirmation by the council. Such special member shall have demonstrated interest and competence in historic preservation. The appointment shall be for a three year term. The special member shall serve until his or her successor is duly appointed and confirmed. In the event of vacancy, an appointment shall be made to fill the vacancy in the same manner and with the same qualifications as if at the beginning of the term, and the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall hold the position for the remainder of the unexpired term. The special member may be reappointed, but may not serve more than two consecutive three year terms. The special member shall be deemed to have served one full term if the special member resigns at any time after appointment or if such special member serves more than two years of an unexpired term. The special member shall serve without compensation except for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with commission meetings or program. The City of Newcastle shall reimburse such expenses incurred by the special member.

    C. The City Council shall approve the budget and detailed work plan each year prior to the commencement of services for that year.

    D. The commission shall not conduct any public hearings required under this ordinance with respect to properties or structures located within the city of City of Newcastle until the Commission’s rules and regulations, including procedures consistent with this ordinance, have been filed with the city clerk.

SECTION 3. The following sections of King County Code Chapter 20.62 are incorporated by this reference and made a part of this ordinance:

    A. K.C.C. 20.62.020 - Definitions except as follows:

    1. Paragraph F. is changed to read “Council” is the City of Newcastle City Council.

    2. Paragraph I. is changed to read "Director” is the City of Newcastle City Manager.

    B. K.C.C. 20.62.040 - Designation Criteria, except all references to "King County" are changed to read City of Newcastle.

    C. K.C.C. 20362.050 - Nomination Procedure.

    D. K.C.C. 20.62.070 - Designation Procedure, except all references to "King County" are changed to read City of Newcastle.

    E. K.C.C. 20.62.080 - Certificate of Appropriateness Procedure, except the last sentence of paragraph A thereof.

    F. K.C.C. 20.62.100 - Evaluation of Economic Impact.

    G. K.C.C. 20.62.110 - Appeal Procedure.

    H. K.C.C. 20.62.130 - Penalty for Violation of Section 20.62.080.

    I. K.C.C. 20.62.140 - Special Valuation for Historic Properties.

    J. K.C.C. 20.62.150 - Historic Resources - review process, only the final sentence of paragraph B 4 and the entirety of paragraph C thereof.

SECTION 4. Re-designation. All County landmarks previously designated pursuant to King County Code 20.62 that are located within the boundaries of the City of Newcastle are redesignated and shall be subject to the provisions of this ordinance.

SECTION 5. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect five days after its publication.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 20, 1998.

_______________________
Mayor Gary Adams

ATTEST:

_______________________
Candice Stephens, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Rod Kaseguma, City Attorney

Date of Publication: 7/24/98

Effective Date: 7/29/98