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Sec. 15.36.200. Criteria for demolition or relocation of non - landmarked buildings. A. Purpose: The purpose of the review of permit applications for demolition, moving, and removal of buildings that are over 50 years old is to prevent the loss of buildings that may have historical or architectural significance. The purpose of this chapter is also to provide the time necessary to initiate designation as an individual landmark or to consider alternatives for the building. The purpose of a pre - filing conference is to allow the owner an opportunity to discuss with the commission any historic significance of a site or building prior to commencing with a project. In particular, the commission may give input on what the commission determines to be the historic elements or features and significant facades of a site. B. Pre - filing conference: Any owner of a building which is over 50 years and who intends to pursue any building or development activity that may require a permit under this chapter may request a pre- filing conference with the commission to discuss the historic nature, status and features of the property. Such conference shall occur at a regular meeting of the commission and is intended to provide an opportunity for information exchange and dialogue between the commission and the owner concerning the historic nature, status and features of the property and the city's program, goals and objectives relating to historic preservation. Public comment shall be allowed as part of such conference. No action shall be taken by the commission as part of this conference, nor shall the commission, owner or any interested party be bound by any discussion or comments during the conference. The conference shall not be a part of or in lieu of any demolition review required by this chapter. C. Permit Demolition Application requirement: No person shall demolish, move, or remove any building which is over 50 years old without first applying to the lrig- Planning and Building Safety Department }for a-peta Demolition Application-under-this-eharter . Any person receiving approval from the HPC der may conduct the demolition, moving, or removal of the building as authorized under such application only in compliance with the terms of the remit-application and only before the remit application expires. D. Demolition Application Submittal Requirements: The Demolition Application submittal shall include the following: 1. Demolition application, filled out and signed by the property owner. 2. Social history of the structure to be demolished, moved or removed. 3. Current photos of the existing structure, taken from all elevations. 4. Written description describing the plan for the building and need for demolition. 5. afx4Drawings (plan and elevations) that illustrate areas and materials to be demolished 6. /or cConceptual drawing of proposed property improvements. DE. Demolition determination: The city will determine if demolition review under this chapter is required by examining emolition applications for buildings described in subsection C above. In addition, a demolition review under this chapter will be initiated upon referral from the planning department when a building over 50 years old is located on property that is contained within a pending application for a PUD final development plan or a special review use (SRU) request, which application has not been withdrawn and has had development referrals issued by the planning department. The PUD or SRU application shall indicate whether the owner plans to demolish, move or remove the building_, and if the owner's plan is other than full demolition and removal of the building, the application shall include a detailed written 17