A. Application for Designation. Historic designation may only be sought by the owner of the property on which the proposed historic building is located. Applications must be accompanied by such documentation as may be required by the town planner to evaluate the criteria described in Section 8.15.200. Applications must also be accompanied by a fee as set by city council resolution.

B. Planning Commission Hearing. The planning commission will hold a public hearing on the application in accordance with Section 17.06.090. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the planning commission will make a recommendation to the city council whether to add the proposed building to the Atherton historical register.

C. City Council Hearing. Upon receipt of the planning commission recommendation, the city council will hold a public hearing on the application in accordance with Section 17.06.080. If the city council approves an application, such approval shall be made by resolution and be communicated to the Atherton heritage association. (Ord. 652 § 1, 2022)