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To: Historic Landmark Commission
From: Michaela Bell, Deputy Planning Director Date: January 8, 2026
Re: DRAFT – Historic Landmark Commission Policies and Procedures (P&Ps)
ACTION REQUESTED:
The document is in a final form to be approved, approved with modifications, or tabled with direction given
to staff.
Review the draft changes, provide further guidance and/or edits, and adopt the changes to the Policies and
Procedures (P&Ps), if acceptable. A majority vote by the Commission is required to adopt changes to the P&Ps.
BACKGROUND:
Planning recently updated the Planning Commission P&Ps to address ex parte communications, with an emphasis on interactions through social media and related platforms. This draft for the Historic Landmark
Commission reflects those updates and others, after staff, commission and attorney’s office review; Changes
improve how the document is organized, makes it easier to use, simplifies the language, and clarifies important
information.
Highlights of changes include:
1. Separating Conflicts of Interest from Ex parte. They are two different issues.
2. Clear policy on Ex Parte identifying social media and similar public platforms.
3. Clarifies that comment time cannot be transferred to another person.
4. Clarifies that a friendly amendment is accepted/rejected by the original motion maker only.
5. Outlines that a failed substitute motion results in the original motion being on the floor.
Deletes rescinding a motion.
6. Adding in that commissioners on an approved leave of absence don’t count when calculating quorum.
7. Adding deadlines to written materials for staff report and on day of a meeting.
8. Clarifies process for applicant-driven postponement Adding code required notification fees.
9. Deletes general comment period to be consistent across city, taking in written comments.
Additional changes from the December 4, 2025, meeting:
1. Adding more appeal timelines and guidance in conflicts and ex-parte sections.
2. Adds “calendar” to mention of days materials posted for meetings.
3. Puts “Public Meeting Decorum” rules in correct tense.
4. Clarifies special meeting types, such as retreats, work sessions, etc.
5. Corrections to typos, numbering, and other clerical details were completed.
Attachment: DRAFT Historic Landmark Commission Policies and Procedures 1.8.2026 version
PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY and NEIGHBORHOODS
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PLANNING DIVISION
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
DRAFT 01.08.2026
Purpose
1. The objective of policies and procedures is to provide direction, guidance,
and common rules for the Historic Landmark Commission to ensure
transparency and fairness in all Commission activities.
Orientation & Training
2. Orientation: All new Historic Landmark Commissioners are provided with
training prior to joining the commission.
3. Required Training: The Planning Director, or designee, shall schedule additional
commission training or provide training opportunities that will satisfy training
requirements, if applicable, as outlined by State Law.
Officer Elections
4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair: The Historic Landmark Commission, at its
regular meeting in August of each year, shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair
who shall serve for a term of one year each. The chair or vice chair may be
elected to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms in the same office.
5. Special Election: A special election to elect a new Chair or Vice Chair may be
called by a majority vote of the Historic Landmark Commission in the event
that either is unable to fulfill their elected term.
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Officer Roles & Duties
6. Duties of the Chair: The Chair serves as the presiding member at all
Commission meetings and provides overall direction during the proceedings.
In addition to being the presiding member, the Chair shall have the following
duties:
A. To maintain order and decorum at the meetings of the Commission.
B. To move the agenda along and hold down redundancy by limiting the
time allowed for comments, if necessary, set guidelines for public input,
and reference handouts and procedures during meetings.
C. To call the meeting to order on the day and the time scheduled and
proceed with the order of business.
D. To announce the business before the Commission in the order in which it
is to be acted upon.
E. To recognize speakers and Commissioners prior to receiving comments
and presentations.
F. To receive and submit in the proper manner, all motions and propositions
presented by the members of the Commission.
G. To put to vote all questions which are properly moved, or necessarily
arise in the course of proceedings, and to announce the results of the
motions.
H. To inform the Commission of any point of order or practice, and in the
course of discharge of this duty, the Chair shall have the right to call upon
legal counsel for advice.
I. To serve as signatory of the Commission, affixing their signature on
documents as may be required by the law or otherwise deemed
necessary.
7. Duties of the Vice Chair: During the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair
shall have all of the duties and perform all the functions of the Chair. Should
the Chair resign from the Commission, the Vice Chair shall serve as Chair
until elections are held at the next available meeting.
8. Temporary Chair: If both the Chair and the Vice Chair are absent, disabled,
or have a conflict of interest, another member of the Historic Landmark
Commission shall be appointed to serve as Chair until the Chair or Vice Chair
resumes their duties. During such time, the temporary Chair shall possess all
powers, duties, and responsibilities assigned to the Chair.
9. Secretary: A Planning Division administrative assistant shall serve as
secretary of the Historic Landmark Commission with the following duties:
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A. To post public notices of regular and special Historic Landmark
Commission meetings, consisting of a quorum, in accordance with the
noticing regulations of the zoning ordinance and state law.
B. To ensure Commissioners receive materials pertinent to regularly
scheduled Commission meetings at least five (5) business days prior to
Historic Landmark Commission meetings, with the exception of draft
meeting minutes which will be provided at least 24 hours in advance of
a meeting.
C. To attend every meeting of the Commission, to take and record the
roll, to read any communications, resolutions, or other papers which
may be ordered to be read by the Chair of the meeting, and to receive
and bring to the attention of the Commission all messages and other
communication from other sources.
D. Create a Summary of Actions (SOA) after a meeting to include the list
of items acted upon and action taken (approved, approved with
conditions, tabled, denied, recommended positively or negatively). The
SOA shall be posted on the Planning Division website the following
business day after the public meeting. The Summary of Actions is not
the official Record of Decision as per 21A.10 of the Zoning Ordinance.
E. To keep the minutes of the proceedings of the Commission and to
record them in accordance with state law.
F. To keep and maintain a permanent record file of all documents and
papers pertaining to the Historic Landmark Commission meetings in
accordance with state law.
G. Record adopted policies and procedures with the City Recorder's
office and distribute accordingly.
H. To perform such other duties as may be required or requested by the
Chair.
Commissioner Rights and Duties
10. Mandatory Attendance: Every member of the Commission shall attend each
meeting of the Commission including work sessions and formal meetings,
unless unable to attend because of extenuating circumstances.
11. Prompt Notification: Any commissioner desiring to be excused from a
meeting shall notify the secretary as soon as possible. The secretary shall
inform the Chair and the Planning Director (or the appointed designee) of
the absence, including any quorum issues.
12. Attendance Log: The secretary keeps an attendance log that can be requested at
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any time by a commissioner. The log will be shared with the Chair and with
Planning Directors on a quarterly basis or as needed.
13. Absences: The secretary will alert the Chair and Planning Director when
attendance issues are identified. If a Commission member misses 1) two
meetings in a calendar year without advance notice, 2) three consecutive
meetings, or 3) six meetings in a calendar year, the Chair shall confer with
the member regarding the ability, interest, and commitment of the member
to continue membership on the Commission.
A. If a commissioner continues to miss meetings, the Chair shall bring the
matter to the full Commission. The Commission will decide upon an
appropriate recommendation to the mayor as to whether the member
shall be removed from the Commission as per Chapters 2.07 and
21A.06 of the Salt Lake City Code.
14. Leave of Absence: The Commission may grant its members leaves of absence
not to exceed six months.
Standards of Conduct - Conflicts of Interest
15. Conflict of Interest: A Historic Landmark Commission member with a conflict
of interest shall not participate in, or be present for, the discussion, deliberation,
or vote on the matter; nor shall the member attempt to influence other
Commissioners before, during, or after the meeting, or during any appeal period
(which should be considered to be up to 40 days until the City can confirm
whether an appeal petition has been submitted). After 40 days, Commissioners
can confirm with staff whether an application appeal period is over. Conflicts of
interest are prohibited by Chapter 2.44 of the Salt Lake City Code.
Commissioners are encouraged to contact Planning Management in advance of
a meeting to discuss a potential conflict.
16. Disclosing Conflict of Interest: Any member of the Historic Landmark
Commission who has an actual, apparent, or reasonably foreseeable conflict of
interest on an agenda item must publicly disclose the nature of the conflict to
the Commission prior to the item presentation. A member must also disclose if
they believe another member has such a conflict.
A. Vote: The Commission may decide to vote on whether the requested
disqualification is justified.
17. Preventing Quorum Loss: If a conflicted member's recusal would result in the
loss of a quorum, the Commission may, by majority vote of the non-conflicted
members present, allow the member to remain in the meeting. The specific
reasons justifying the members’ presence must be publicly stated for the record.
The conflicted members shall not participate in the discussion, deliberation, or
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vote on the matter; they must only be present as silent observers in order to
satisfy the quorum requirement.
18. Special Circumstances: A conflicted commissioner may appear before the
Commission only after the commissioner's recusal on the subject matter.
A. Employment: If a commissioner through their employment is acting as
an advocate or an agent for a proponent; or,
B. Applicant: If a commissioner is an applicant, or representative of an
applicant:
i. The commissioner may make a presentation to the Commission,
answer questions, and be present during public testimony on the
matter, and rebut any public testimony after the public hearing is
closed.
ii. The commissioner shall leave the meeting before the Commission
begins deliberation on the matter.
19. Additional Conflict of Interest Rules & Considerations:
A. There may be conflicts of interest if there are personal, family, or
financial ties between a commissioner and proponent/opponent of
any item of business.
B. A commissioner must not sell or offer to sell services or solicit
prospective clients or employment by stating an ability to influence
the Commission's decisions.
C. A commissioner must not use the power of office to seek or obtain a
special advantage that is not in the public interest, nor any special
advantage that is not a matter of public knowledge.
Standards of Conduct - Ex Parte Communication
20. Ex Parte: No member of the Commission shall participate in or be present at
the hearing or disposition of any matter in which that member has engaged
in ex parte communication. Commissioners are encouraged to contact
Planning Management in advance of a meeting to discuss a potential ex parte
concern. For the purpose of the Commission’s policy, ex-parte discussions
include, but are not limited, to:
A. Any communication with interested parties concerning any matter
coming before the Commission, prior to the Commission's final action.
B. Any communication with interested parties concerning a matter for
which the Commission has taken final action occurring during the
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appeal period of up to forty (40) calendar days after the public meeting
at which such action was taken. After 40 days, Commissioners can
confirm with staff whether an application’s appeal period is over.
C. Posting opinions or thoughts about an application that may be heard
by the Commission on social media sites, blogs, forums, chat rooms, or
other similar platforms and public forums.
21. Ex Parte Disclosure: Commissioners who express opinions in public forums,
regardless of the medium must disclose such communications to the
Commission before an discussion on the matter. Ex parte communication
may result in recusal, either voluntarily or by majority vote of the
Commission. Any commissioner shall publicly disclose such communication
to the Commission before voting on the matter. A commissioner must also
disclose if they believe another commissioner has participated in ex parte
communication.
22. Preventing Quorum Loss: The Commission may, by majority vote of the non-
conflicted members present, allow a commissioner, otherwise required to leave
due to ex parte, to be present if the commissioner's presence is necessary to
ensure the quorum requirement is maintained. The specific reasons justifying
the commissioner’s presence must be publicly stated for the record. The
conflicted commissioner shall not participate in the discussion, deliberation, or
vote on the matter; they must only be present as silent observers in order to
satisfy the quorum requirement.
Meetings & Procedures
23. Place: All meetings of the Commission shall be held in a meeting room within
the City and County Building, located at 451 South State Street, Salt Lake
City, Utah, or at such other location, or by electronic means in accordance
with applicable law, as designated by the Chair or the Planning Director. A
meeting convened at the designated place may be adjourned by the
Commission to any other location within Salt Lake City for the sole purpose
of investigating a particular matter of business or may be conducted
electronically when authorized by law. In any such circumstance, proper
notice of the meeting location, including any publicly accessible electronic
link required for an electronic meeting, shall be posted for the general public.
24. Regular Meetings: The Historic Landmark Commission shall normally meet
at least once each month. Regular meetings shall be held on the first
Thursday of each month or on such other appropriate day as the
Commission may determine, and shall not commence before 5:00 p.m.
25. Special Meetings: The secretary shall give notice of the time and purpose of
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every special meeting (work session, retreat, etc.) of the Commission at least
twenty-four (24) hours prior to such meeting which can occur on another
day at an appropriate time. Notice shall be delivered to each member of the
Commission via email or by telephone. The Chair, in consultation with the
Planning Director, will confirm the availability of necessary city resources for
special meetings.
26. Other Matters Considered: Other business items pertaining to the affairs of
the Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission and falling within the
authority and jurisdiction of the Commission, may be considered, and acted
upon at any regular meeting of the Commission.
27. Quorum: A quorum of the Historic Landmark Commission shall be as defined
in the Salt Lake City Code Chapter 2.07.140. Commissioners on approved
leave of absence do not count when calculating a quorum during a meeting.
For the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present, all members
present shall be counted, including members who may abstain from a
particular vote. A particular member is considered present when they are
physically present at the place identified in paragraph 23 or are otherwise
connected to the meeting via electronic means and make their presence
known.
28. Order of business: The order of business shall generally be as follows:
A. Field trip, if applicable
B. Dinner, if applicable
C. Roll taken by secretary
D. Report of Chair and Vice Chair
E. Report of Director (or designee)
F. Approval of minutes from prior meeting(s)
G. Public Hearings
H. Work Session
I. Other business at the discretion of the Chair.
29. Field trips: Field trips are strictly for gathering factual information and
observing conditions relevant to a site. Commissioners shall not discuss or
deliberate on any agenda item during a site visit; all deliberation and
discussion must occur in a public meeting to ensure transparency and
accountability When site inspections are deemed advisable by the Planning
Director, field trips may be held prior to the Historic Landmark Commission
meetings, and the time of the field trip to be posted on the agenda. Field trips
do not constitute a public hearing. Therefore, only Commission members
and essential City staff may travel in City-owned vehicles. The public is
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welcome to attend the field trip sites but must observe only. No discussion,
deliberation, or public comment will be permitted on-site. All official
testimony and public input must be presented during the scheduled public
hearing before the Historic Landmark Commission.
30. Agenda for Meetings: The Secretary, with the assistance of the Planning
Director or designee, shall prepare a written agenda for each meeting as far
in advance as possible and shall submit such agenda to each member of the
Commission prior to the commencement of the meeting. Such agenda shall
be delivered to the members of the Commission at least five (5) business days
prior to each meeting.
31. Staff Report: All major issues presented to the Historic Landmark
Commission for consideration should be accompanied by a staff report
detailing the overview, background, analysis, and staff recommendation(s);
which shall include findings of fact, and where applicable, conditions for
approval. Staff reports shall address the portion of the Salt Lake City Zoning
Ordinance or other applicable development codes, including design
guidelines relevant to the petition’s request, and how the request fits within
the criteria of the ordinances and applicable design guidelines, and/or
general and community plan(s). Staff reports should be as concise as possible
while allowing for adequate coverage of the subject matter and shall be made
available to anyone requesting a copy of the staff report.
32. Submission of Written Material: The official deadline for submitting written
materials/public comments for inclusion in the final staff report is 12:00 p.m.
on the Wednesday preceding the scheduled meeting. Any written materials
or comments received after this deadline, but no later than 12:00 p.m. on the
day of the meeting, will be distributed to the Historic Landmark Commission
via email. Comments/materials received after such period will be included in
the record but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting.
33. Notification of Public Hearings: Notices of all items scheduled for Historic
Landmark Commission meetings shall be provided to the appropriate parties
consistent with Salt Lake City Code Chapter 21A.10. General Application and
Public Hearing Procedures. Anyone wishing to receive notice of Historic
Landmark Commission meeting agendas, copies of minutes and/or staff
reports may contact the Planning Division’s administrative staff.
34. Applicant Requests to Postpone Agenda Items: After an agenda has been
published and public notices have been sent, an applicant may request to
remove their item from the agenda. The applicant will be invoiced for all
noticing postage fees incurred as a result of a postponement, including
future meeting notices. All fees must be paid in full before the item can be
placed on a future agenda. The timing of the postponement request will
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determine how the item is processed by the Commission, as outlined below:
A. 7 or more calendar days prior to the meeting: The agenda will be
amended with that item removed. A notice will be mailed to the
same mailing list used for the original public meeting indicating the
item’s postponement.
B. 6 calendar days or fewer, prior to the meeting: The agenda will not
be amended. The item will be held as scheduled. The Chair will be
informed of the postponement request and details of the request.
i. Planning staff, and the applicant if present, may present to
the Commission. The public hearing should be conducted
and then closed. After review and consideration of the
matter, public testimony, and the discussion of the
Commission, the Commission can (1) take action and
render a decision, or (2) table the item to a future meeting.
If the Commission takes action to table the item, the
motion must include specific instructions to keep the
public hearing open for the future meeting.
35. Scheduling a Postponed Item: An applicant is not guaranteed placement on a
specific agenda in the future. If an applicant requests their item be
postponed or removed from the agenda, and the Commission tables the item,
it will be considered for a future public hearing based on several factors,
including: the number of pending applications already tentatively scheduled,
the timeframe needed by the applicant to submit any additional information,
and the City's capacity to review new information and provide the required
notice for the next available meeting.
Meeting Order and Decorum
36. Public Meeting Rules: The meetings are a place for people to feel safe and
comfortable in participating in their government. A respectful and safe
environment allows a meeting to be conducted in an orderly, efficient,
effective, and dignified fashion, free from distraction, intimidation, and
threats to safety. Failure to follow these decorum rules may result in
removal from the meeting:
A. Security officers may ask attendees to open any large bags, purses, or
backpacks for inspection, and may also request changes to placement
of recording equipment or other props to help facilitate the meeting.
B. If attendees have written remarks, documents, or other materials for
the Commission to review, they should not approach the dais. Instead,
items should be submitted to staff who will distribute them to the
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Commissioners on their behalf.
C. Props and equipment are generally not allowed. If attendees have a
prop or piece of equipment integral to a presentation, they should
clear its use with a staff member or security officer, if needed, before
entering the meeting room.
D. Signs are permitted so long as they do not cause disruption, block the
view of others, or impair the Commission's ability to make a record of
the meeting. Sticks or dowels are not allowed.
E. Jeering, cheering, clapping, stomping feet, yelling, whistling, or using
obscene words or gestures may intimidate other speakers and cause a
disruption. Such activities are not permitted during the meeting.
F. Historic elements in meeting rooms must be respected: feet must be
kept off furniture; avoid leaning against or touching paintings and
other décor.
G. No food or drinks are allowed in the formal Council Chamber (Room
315).
Meeting: Procedures
37. Order of Agenda Items: The following procedure will normally be observed;
however, it may be rearranged by the Chair for individual items if necessary
for the expeditious conduct of business:
A. Item introduction by the Chair.
B. Staff presentation and recommendation.
C. Applicant presentation of the proposal (ten minutes maximum unless
the Chair authorizes additional time).
D. Opening of the public hearing, if applicable. Comments: a maximum of
two (2) minutes in length per individual unless the Chair authorizes
additional time. Recognized Community Organization representative
comments: a maximum of five (5) minutes. Speakers cannot transfer
their time to another person.
E. Closing the public hearing.
F. Applicant's Rebuttal: The applicant has the option to respond to
comments made during the public hearing; limited to five (5) minutes
maximum unless the Chair authorizes additional time.
G. Executive Session: Commissioners discuss the merits of the proposal,
consider the applicable standards, and possible conditions to be
applied. This deliberation is closed to the applicant and public unless
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the Historic Landmark Commission requests additional information.
H. Commission Chair outlines possible actions: Approval, approval with
conditions, denial, etc., or tabling the item. If the Commission
considers tabling the item, the reasons for tabling shall be stated with
clear direction provided to the applicant regarding any additional
information the Commission determines is needed to make a decision.
I. Motion: Motions that table items to a future meeting should specify
whether the public hearing will remain open.
J. Vote: A roll call vote will be taken to announce the action taken.
38. Recess: The Chair may call for a break during a meeting for a specific
purpose and shall specify the time at which the Commission will reconvene.
The reconvening must occur on the same day as the meeting in which the
recess was declared.
39. Adjournment: The Chair shall adjourn the meeting at conclusion of the
agenda.
Procedure: Motions
40. Making Motions: Any Commissioner, other than the Chair, may make or
second a motion. The staff motion sheet that is generally provided should be
sufficient in detail to assist the Commission in stating findings and applying
conditions to administrative items, if applicable. Historic Landmark
Commissioners may request advice from the City Attorney or members of
the Planning Management Team in the preparation, discussion, and
deliberation of motions.
A. Administrative items: Motions should state findings at the beginning
of the motion and should be concluded with the conditions of
approval.
i. If the findings of fact and conditions outlined in the staff report
are acceptable, the motion may refer to the staff report in place of
restating the report's findings and conditions.
ii. Conditions are applied to ensure that the applicable standards of
approval are met.
iii. Each condition should be clearly linked to a specific approval
standard it is intended to satisfy.
B. Legislative items: Motions should state findings at the beginning of
the motion followed by the recommendation to the appropriate body.
A recommendation may include specific suggestions for City Council
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consideration.
41. A Second is required: Each motion of the Commission must be seconded
with the exception of motions to amend a pending motion.
42. Amending a Motion: When a motion is pending before the Commission, any
member may suggest friendly amendment without a second, at any time
prior to the Chair putting the motion to a vote. The amendment must be
accepted by the author/original motion maker, in order to amend the
pending motion; the author/original motion maker may choose to reject it.
43. Substitute Motions: A substitute motion can be made when there is an
original motion pending before the Commission, prior to a final vote. A
substitute motion can amend or be wholly different from the pending
motion. It requires a second. If seconded:
A. The Chair calls for discussion (of substitute motion).
B. Chair calls for a vote on the substitute motion.
C. If the vote passes by a majority vote, the substitute motion passes.
That is the Commission action on the matter.
D. If the substitute motion fails, the original motion is back in possession
of the Commission for a vote.
E. The pending motion can be further debated or amended before a final
vote.
44. Withdrawing a Motion: After a motion is stated, the motion shall be in the
possession of the Commission but may be withdrawn by the author/original
motion maker of the motion prior to the vote. In this case, withdrawal of a
second is not necessary.
45. Motion to Table: A motion to table an agenda item should be accompanied
by specific reasons for continuing the matter to a future meeting.
46. To Reconsider a Motion: Any Commissioner who voted with the majority
may move to reconsider a motion at the same meeting. A motion to
reconsider shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the Commission
present and voting.
Procedure: Debate/ Questions
47. Debate & Questions:
A. No member of the Commission shall question another member in
debate without obtaining the Commissioner’s consent, and to obtain
such consent, shall first address the Chair.
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B. No member of the Commission shall ask a question of the public
without first obtaining permission from the Chair.
C. No member of the Commission shall debate with the applicant or a
member of the public during the public meeting. Deliberation by
Commissioners occurs during executive session, after the public
hearing (if applicable), and should focus on the project and not on
individual(s).
Procedure: Voting
48. Voting: All business of the Commission that requires a vote shall be done via
roll call vote. Commissioners who are present via electronic means shall vote
after their name is called by the Chair, Vice Chair, or other person
conducting the roll call vote at the meeting. In conducting a roll call vote, the
presiding Commissioner shall vote last. In the case of a tie vote, the motion
fails.
49. A Majority Vote required. A motion can only be approved by a majority vote
of the Commissioners present at the meeting.
50. Changing a Vote: No Commissioner shall be permitted to change their vote
after the final action on the motion is announced.
51. Abstention: Any Commissioner abstaining from a vote may remain seated at
the table and participate in the discussion. Reasons for abstention may be
stated at the time of the abstention, and such reasons shall not be
considered a conflict of interest.
52. Explanation of the Vote: Before or after the vote is taken, any Commissioner
desiring to explain their vote shall be allowed an opportunity to do so.
53. Not to Vote Unless Present: No Commissioner shall be permitted to vote on
any motion unless the Commissioner is present when the vote is taken, and
when the result is announced. No Commissioner shall give their proxy to any
other person. Commissioners who are connected to the meeting via
electronic means shall be considered "present” for the purpose of voting
when they vote in a manner that indicates their identity and presence.
Notification of Decision
54. Record of Decision: After the Historic Landmark Commission makes a
decision, the project planner shall send a Record of Decision letter to the
applicant identifying the action taken and outline any subsequent action
required by the applicant. The Record of Decision letter shall be mailed or
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emailed within ten days from the action of the Commission as per 21A.10 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
55. Modification of Approvals: An approved application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness may be modified by a written request from the applicant to
the Planning Director. Such a request shall include a description of the
proposed change and shall be accompanied by elevations, plans, or sketches,
where necessary. If the Planning Director finds that the modification of an
approved application constitutes a substantial change, the applicant shall
submit the information as a new application for review and decision.
Annual Report
56. The Planning Staff shall prepare an Annual Report to be presented to the
Historic Landmark Commission no later than at its regularly scheduled
meeting in March. The report shall include information about the number,
type, and disposition of standard cases, administrative Certificates of
Appropriateness, and information regarding other City or Staff activities
involving Planning. The Annual Report will be compiled with additional
information detailing the activities of the Planning Division and forwarded to
the City Council and Mayor’s Office.
Policies & Procedures: Adoption
57. No adopted policies or procedures of the Commission shall be altered,
amended, suspended, or rescinded without the affirmative vote of a majority
of a quorum of the Commission. Policies and procedures may be amended at
any meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission.
58. The most recently adopted Policies and Procedures approved by the Historic
Landmark Commission, along with all subsequent amendments, shall be
provided to the City Recorder, posted on the Planning Division website, and
distributed to each Commissioner in electronic format by the Planning
Division Secretary.
Adopted by the Historic Landmark Commission on January 8, 2026. Recorded on
January X, 2026 by Aubrey Clark, Office Facilitator.