Title 28
LANDMARKS

Chapters:

28.04 Purpose

28.08 Landmarks and Heritage Commission

28.12 Incorporation of King County Code

Chapter 28.04
PURPOSE

Sections:

28.04.010 Purpose.

28.04.010 Purpose.

The city council finds that:

(a) The protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of buildings, sites, districts, structures and objects of historical, cultural, architectural, engineering, geographic, ethnic and archaeological significance located in Kirkland is necessary in the interest of the prosperity, civic pride and general welfare of the people of Kirkland.

(b) Such cultural and historic resources are a significant part of the heritage, education and economic base of Kirkland, and the economic, cultural and aesthetic well-being of Kirkland cannot be maintained or enhanced by disregarding its heritage and by allowing the unnecessary destruction or defacement of such resources.

(c) Present preservation programs and activities are inadequate for insuring present and future generations of Kirkland residents and visitors a genuine opportunity to appreciate and enjoy our heritage.

(d) The purposes of this chapter are to:

(1) Designate, preserve, protect, enhance, and perpetuate those sites, buildings, districts, structures and objects which reflect significant elements of Kirkland’s, the county’s, the state’s and the nation’s cultural, aesthetic, social, economic, political, architectural, ethnic, archaeological, engineering, historic and other heritage;

(2) Foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past;

(3) Stabilize and improve the economic values and vitality of landmarks;

(4) Protect and enhance Kirkland’s tourist industry by promoting heritage-related tourism;

(5) Promote the continued use, exhibition and interpretation of significant sites, districts, buildings, structures, and objects for the education, inspiration and welfare of the people of Kirkland;

(6) Promote and continue incentives for ownership and utilization of landmarks;

(7) Assist, encourage and provide incentives to public and private owners for preservation, restoration, rehabilitation and use of landmark buildings, sites, districts, structures and objects;

(8) Work cooperatively with other jurisdictions to identify, evaluate, and protect historic resources in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 3701 § 1 (part), 1999)

Chapter 28.08
LANDMARKS AND
HERITAGE COMMISSION

Sections:

28.08.010 Membership and organization.

28.08.010 Membership and organization.

(a) The King County landmarks and heritage commission established pursuant to King County Code Chapter 20.62 is hereby designated and empowered to act as the landmarks commission for Kirkland pursuant to the provisions of this title.

(b) The special member of the King County landmarks and heritage commission provided for in Section 20.62.030 of the King County Code shall be appointed by the mayor subject to confirmation of the council. Such special member shall have a demonstrated interest and competence in historic preservation. Such appointment shall be made for a three-year term. Such special member shall serve until his or her successor is duly appointed and confirmed. In the event of a vacancy, an appointment shall be made to fill the vacancy in the same manner and with the same qualifications as if at the beginning of the term, and the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall hold the position for the remainder of the unexpired term. Such special member may be reappointed, but may not serve more than two consecutive three-year terms. Such special member shall be deemed to have served one full term if such special member resigns at any time after appointment or if such special member serves more than two years of an unexpired term. The special member of the commission shall serve without compensation except for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with commission meetings or the program. The city of Kirkland shall reimburse such expenses incurred by such special member.

(c) The commission shall not conduct any public hearings required under this title with respect to properties located within the city of Kirkland until its rules and regulations, including procedures consistent with this title, have been filed with the city clerk. (Ord. 3701 § 1 (part), 1999)

Chapter 28.12
INCORPORATION OF KING COUNTY CODE

Sections:

28.12.010 Chapter 20.62 KCC sections adopted.

28.12.010 Chapter 20.62 KCC sections adopted.

The following sections of King County Code Chapter 20.62 are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this title:

(a) KCC 20.62.020, Definitions, except as follows:

(1) Paragraph (F) is changed to read, “ ‘council’ is the Kirkland city council.”

(2) Paragraph (I) is changed to read, “ ‘director’ is the (person or officer who approves building permits for the city).”

(b) KCC 20.62.040, Designation criteria, except all references to “King County” are changed to read “Kirkland.”

(c) KCC 20.62.050, Nomination procedure.

(d) KCC 20.62.070, Designation procedure, except all references to “King County” are changed to read “Kirkland.”

(e) KCC 20.62.080, Certificate of appropriateness procedure, except the last sentence of paragraph (A) thereof.

(f) KCC 20.62.100, Evaluation of economic impact.

(g) KCC 20.62.110, Appeal procedure.

(h) KCC 20.62.130, Penalty for violation of Section 20.62.080 (subsection (e) of this section).

(i) KCC 20.62.140, Special valuation for historic properties.

(j) KCC 20.62.150, Historic resources review process, except all sections but the final sentence of paragraph (B)(4) and the entirety of paragraph (C) thereof.

(k) All references to “community landmark” are void and inoperative. (Ord. 3701 § 1 (part), 1999)