What benefits does landmark designation have?
Once a landmark has been designated it is afforded certain protections and privileges. These include the 1) Site Plan Review Process, 2) Historic Building Fee waiver, 3) Historic Building Code, and 4) Mills Act tax relief. 1) If an owner should wish to alter, add onto, relocate or demolish a landmark, a permit for such action from the city is required through the Site Plan Review (SPR) process. (See SPR brochure) 2) The payment of fees which might otherwise be assessed for preservation work may be able to be waived (e.g., inspection and permit fees) for designated buildings based on certain criteria. 3) In addition, designated landmarks are eligible for application of the State Historical Building Code, thus allowing owners to use alternate, less costly means of satisfying building code requirements when undertaking rehabilitation or preservation work. 4) Another advantage which may be available to owners is that certain designated landmarks may be eligible to realize tax benefits. His
