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Buckley staff review draft historic-preservation ordinance; SEPA review to follow
Summary
City staff reviewed a draft certified local government ordinance at the Buckley City Council study session on Jan. 7, 2025, saying the measure is based on a model ordinance from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and would establish two types of recognitions for local resources: Buckley landmarks and community landmarks.
City staff reviewed a draft certified local government ordinance at the Buckley City Council study session on Jan. 7, 2025, saying the measure is based on a model ordinance from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and would establish two types of recognitions for local resources: Buckley landmarks and community landmarks.
The ordinance would designate the Citizens Advisory Commission as the local historic preservation committee and set criteria for landmark status — including historical significance, architectural or artistic value and archaeological significance — and require that a nominated property owner agree to the nomination before the city can move it forward. The draft would make landmarks eligible for state and…
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