§ 2-1014. Criteria for review of certificates of appropriateness.

(a)

Criteria for the approval of a certificate of appropriateness shall give due consideration to the rights of property owners, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and the standards of review adopted by the commission and shall require that:

(1)

The alteration does not materially impair the historical significance of the Wilmette Landmark.

(2)

The alteration does not materially impair the architectural integrity of the Wilmette Landmark or Wilmette Historic District.

(3)

The alteration is carried out in a manner consistent with the historical/architectural character of the Wilmette Landmark.

(4)

It is not economically practical to preserve the Wilmette Landmark or contributing structure within a Wilmette Historic District without alteration or demolition.

(b)

Any new construction shall be visually compatible with the historical/architectural character of the Wilmette Historic District.

(c)

If the proposal does not meet any of the above-stated criteria, the Historic Commission shall recommend that the application be denied.

(Code 1993, § 2-16.13.13; Ord. No. 2009-O-31, 4-28-2009)