§ 7-77. Demolition of structures within the downtown local historic district.

(a)

No structure within the downtown local historic district ('H' historic overlay as adopted by the city council on October 2, 2001, and as amended hereafter) may be demolished without a permit issued by the city council pursuant to N.C.G.S. Session Law 2007-102.

(b)

In determining whether or not to issue the permit, the city council shall take into consideration the factors set forth in section 7-65, as well as the following conditions:

(1)

Location of the structure within the historic district;

(2)

State of repair of the structure;

(3)

Architectural and historical significance of the structure;

(4)

Overall impact of the demolition of the structure on the historic district;

(5)

Issuance of a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition by the Salisbury Historic Preservation Commission pursuant to the requirements set out in N.C.G.S. 160A-400.14.

(c)

All applicable fees, bonds, notice and hearing requirements shall be according to the provisions set forth in article IV.

(Ord. No. 2006-08, 2-7-06; Ord. No. 2007-56, 8-21-07)