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RESOLUTION NO. 53 OF 2011
A resolution regarding the Salt Lake City Preservation Program.
WHEREAS,the City Council of Salt Lake City("City Council")has established historic
preservation as an important tool to protect and preserve historically, arclitecturally and
culturally significant areas, structures and sites within the city;to foster civic pride in the history
of the city;to protect and enhance the attraction of the city's historic landmarks and districts; and
to enhance economic development; and
WHEREAS,the City Council has determined that establishing a Preservation Program
Philosophy will further clarify and promote its historic preservation goals and is in the city's best
interests.
NOW THEREFORE,be it resolved by the City Council of Salt Lake City:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby establishes the following to be the City's
Preservation Program Philosophy:
Salt Lake City Preservation Program Philosophy
What is Historic Preservation?
Historic preservation is a process of protecting local history through identification of
unique places that tell our"story." One can read this history by observing the historic
fabric made up of specific cultural and archaeological resources,character defining
features expressed in architecture and architectural details,landscapes and significant
spaces. This process may include the survey and evaluation of historical, architectural,
archaeological and cultural resources; development of appropriate measures to protect
these resources; identification of public and private finding sources; design for the
restoration,rehabilitation, and/or adaptive re-use and review of ongoing maintenance.
Why Historic Preservation is Important
Historic resources are tangible evidence of the past,helping us to know where we have
come from and who we are today. When historic resources are lost or allowed to
deteriorate, a part of our history disappears. Historic preservation provides opportunities
for residents and visitors to experience and learn about the importance of our past, to live
and work in surroundings that provide a sense of place anchored by collections of older
buildings,residential neighborhoods, commercial areas and landscapes. This sense of
place drives community pride, encourages neighborhood and commercial reinvestment
and results in a sustainable community with cultural vitality.
How we Practice Historic Preservation in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City takes pride in its history. The City Council. and the Mayor consider
historic preservation a priority and commit to improving the array of tools, programs and
incentives available to protect the best examples of the City's architecture, commercial
and residential development, cultural landscapes and archaeology to preserve our history
for future generations. Historic preservation policies will be considered when
developing an appropriate course of action when multiple City policies are involved.
The City Council and the Mayor have directed the Historic Landmark Commission and
Staff to:
• Achieve a successful city-wide historic preservation program by clearly
conveying historic preservation objectives, opportunities,and benefits while
consistently interpreting and applying the City's adopted standards and efficiently
administering the process.
• Support the designation of new National Register historic districts which provide
property owners a significant financial incentive for appropriate re-investment.
• Ensure the boundaries of new local historic districts focus on protecting the best
examples of an element of the City's history, development patterns and
architecture. Local historic districts should have logical boundaries based on
subdivision plats,physical and/or cultural features and significant character
defining features where possible.
• The Historic Preservation Overlay District standards are to be used as the basis
for decision making when considering applications for Certificates of
Appropriateness. Apply standards in a reasonable manner, taking into
consideration economic and technical feasibility.
• Adopted design guidelines are intended to help decision makers interpret the
Historic Preservation Overlay District standards and to provide the public with
design advise.
• Respect that change is part of history and that appropriate additions and
alterations must be considered as part of a natural evolution of historic properties
and districts. Allow greater flexibility on secondary facades where alterations are
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less likely to negatively affect the significant character-defining features of the
site or historic district.
• Allow greater flexibility when considering alterations to non-contributing
buildings.
• Develop and maintain a public outreach program and continue providing training
for the Historic Landmark Commission and Planning Staff to ensure that the
City's Historic Preservation program remains up-to-date on historic preservation
practice and philosophy to meet the goals of Salt Lake City.
DATED this 22 day of November 7 2011.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City,Utah, this 22 day of
November ,2011.
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
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