Chapter 9 - Historic Preservation Committee

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4-9-1 - Historic Preservation Chapter.#

This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Historic Preservation Chapter".

(Ord. 19-02-03, 5/16/2019)

4-9-2 - Purpose.#

Recognizing that the historical heritage of this City is among its most valued and important assets, it is the intent of this Chapter to provide for the preservation, protection and enhancement of its history. This preservation, protection and enhancement shall include, but not be limited to, the written and visual history of Kaysville, its early settlers and its historic sites, the planning for and celebration of important historical events relating to Kaysville's history, the education of all segments of the community so that Kaysville's history can be fully and properly appreciated, and the establishment of a repository for items, artifacts, and other materials which have historical significance to the City of Kaysville.

The purpose of the Chapter shall also be to establish a Committee which shall recommend to the City Council necessary and desirable protection of historic areas and sites within the community.

(Ord. 19-02-03, 5/16/2019)

4-9-3 - Historic Preservation Commission.#

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Commission, Members and Appointment. There is created a Historic Preservation Commission, which shall be an advisory body and shall report to the City Council of Kaysville. The Commission shall be composed of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. One (1) of the members shall always be the Mayor, who shall be an ex-officio member; one (1) of the members shall be a member of the City Council; for five (5) members, preference shall be made for professional members from the disciplines of history, archaeology, planning, urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, cultural anthropology, and to those exceptionally interested in the history and heritage of Kaysville. At least five (5) of the seven (7) members shall reside in Kaysville City.

With exception of the Mayor and City Council Member on the Commission, two (2) or more members of the Commission shall not serve on the same board, commission, or other leadership position within another organization while serving on the Commission.

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Terms. The term of each member of the Commission, with the exception of the Mayor and City Council member on the Commission, shall be for four (4) years. Initial members of the Commission shall be staggered as determined by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council.

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Advisory Body. The Historic Preservation Commission shall be an advisory body, and shall report to, the City Council.

(Ord. 19-02-0, 5/16/2019)

4-9-4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission.#

The Commission shall have the following duties: 1.

Conduct research and collect information on the history of Kaysville, including the establishment of a repository for important documents, artifacts and other items of historical significance.

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Provide a written history of Kaysville, as well as an historical program which outlines Kaysville's history for various age groups in the community.

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Increase the awareness of Kaysville's history through the commemoration of historical events.

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Designate entries on the Utah State Register of Historic and Cultural sites and recommend to the State Historic Preservation Officer nominations for the National Register of Historic places, utilizing the criteria for evaluation from the National Register.

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Attend at least one (1) informational or educational meeting each year, sponsored by a Historic Preservation Organization Office, pertaining to the work and functions of the Commission or to historic preservation.

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Submit an annual report of the activities of the Commission to the State Historic Preservation Office and to the City Council.

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Review all proposed National Register nominations for properties within the boundaries of the City.

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Conduct or cause to be conducted a survey of cultural resources in the City which in form and content will be compatible to the Utah inventory of historic and archaeological sites.

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Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of the City regarding the protection of local cultural resources and shall act as a liaison on behalf of the City to individuals and organizations within the City concerned with historic preservation.

(Ord. 19-02-03, 5/16/2019)

4-9-5 - Meetings and Notification.#

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The Commission shall provide for adequate public participation in the historic preservation programs, including the process of recommending properties for nomination to the National Register.

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Commission meetings shall occur at regular intervals as needed.

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Minutes of all decisions, actions of the Commission, including the reasons for making those decisions shall be kept on file and available for public inspection.

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Rules of procedure adopted by the Commission shall be available for public inspection.

(Ord. 19-02-03, 5/16/2019)

4-9-6 - Survey and Inventory.#

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The Commission shall initiate or continue an approved process to identify historic properties within the City.

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A detailed inventory of the designated districts, sites, and/or structures within Kaysville shall be maintained.

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The inventory material shall be compatible with the Utah state-wide inventory of historic and archaeological sites and shall be made accessible to the public except where restrictions have been made for archaeological sites.

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The inventory shall be updated periodically and made available through duplicates at the State Historic Preservation Office and shall be able to be readily integrated into State-wide comprehensive historic preservation planning and other appropriate planning process.

(Ord. 19-02-03, 5/16/2019)

4-9-7 - Demolition Notification#

If a historic site is to be demolished or extensively altered, efforts will be made to document its physical appearance before that action takes place. 1.

The City will delay issuing a demolition permit for up to thirty (30) days and will notify a member of the Historic Preservation Commission, which will take responsibility for the documentation.

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Documentation will include, at minimum, exterior photographs of the historic building. When possible, both exterior and interior measurements of the building will be made in order to provide an accurate floor-plan drawing of the building.

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The demolition permit may be issued after thirty (30) days of the initial application whether or not the Commission has documented the building. The permit may be issued earlier if the Commission completes its documentation before the thirty (30) day deadline.

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The documentation will be kept in the City's files, which are open to the public.

(Ord. 19-02-03, 5/16/2019)