SUBJECT: City of Salem Plan Amendment
DLCD File Number 001-13
The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) received the attached notice of adoption.
Due to the size of amended material submitted, a complete copy has not been attached.  A Copy of the 
adopted plan amendment is available for review at the DLCD office in Salem and the local government 
office.  
Appeal Procedures*
DLCD ACKNOWLEDGMENT or DEADLINE TO APPEAL:  Friday, July 05, 2013 
This amendment was submitted to DLCD for review prior to adoption  pursuant to ORS 197.830(2)(b) 
only persons who participated in the local government proceedings leading to adoption of the amendment 
are eligible to appeal this decision to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). 
If you wish to appeal, you must file a notice of intent to appeal with the Land Use Board of Appeals 
(LUBA) no later than 21 days from the date the decision was mailed to you by the local government.  If 
you have questions, check with the local government to determine the appeal deadline.  Copies of the 
notice of intent to appeal must be served upon the local government and others who received written notice
of the final decision from the local government.  The notice of intent to appeal must be served and filed in 
the form and manner prescribed by LUBA, (OAR Chapter 661, Division 10).  Please call LUBA at 
503-373-1265, if you have questions about appeal procedures.
*NOTE:     The Acknowledgment or Appeal Deadline is based upon the date the decision was mailed by local 
        government. A decision may have been mailed to you on a different date than it was mailed to 
        DLCD. As a result, your appeal deadline may be earlier than the above date specified. NO LUBA  
       Notification to the jurisdiction of an appeal by the deadline, this Plan Amendment is acknowledged.
Cc: Lisa Anderson-Ogilvie, City of Salem
Gordon Howard, DLCD Urban Planning Specialist
Angela Lazarean, DLCD Regional Representative
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NOTICE OF ADOPTED AMENDMENT
06/17/2013
TO: Subscribers to Notice of Adopted Plan
or Land Use Regulation Amendments
FROM: Plan Amendment Program Specialist
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Ordinance is signed by the public Official Designated by the jurisdiction I p Ar 
and all other requirements of ORS 197.615 and OAR 660-0 18-000 For Onicc u~c Only 
Jurisdiction: City of Salem Local file number: CA 13-03 
Date of Adoption: 6/10/2013 Date Mailed: 6/13/2013 
Was a Notice of Proposed Amendment (Form 1) mailed to DLCD? [8J Yes D No Date: 1/22/2013 
[8J Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment D Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 
[8J Land Use Regulation Amendment D Zoning Map Amendment 
D New Land Use Regulation D Other: 
Summarize the adopted amendment. Do not use technical terms. Do not write "See Attached". 
Repealing and replacing portions of Salem Revised Code chapter 64, Comprehensive Planning, to clarify the 
components of the Comp Plan, amending the criteria for a Comp Plan text or map change, changes to allow 
neighborhood notices to be electronic, adding provisions to allow two neighborhood associations to combine 
into one, adopting the Historic Preservation Plan and the Urban Service Area map, and amending the text of the 
Comprehensive Plan to reflect the changes to Chapter 64. 
Does the Adoption differ from proposal? Please select one 
No 
Plan Map Changed from: NA 
Zone Map Changed from: NA 
Location: 
Specify Density: Previous: 
Applicable statewide planning goals: 
to: 
to: 
Acres Involved: 
New: 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 
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Was an Exception Adopted? D YES D NO 
Did DLCD receive a Notice of Proposed Amendment. .. 
35-days prior to first evidentiary hearing? 
If no, do the statewide planning goals apply? 
If no, did Emergency Circumstances require immediate adoption? 
[8J Yes 
D Yes 
D Yes 
D No 
D No 
D No 
DLCD file No. _________ _ 
Please list all affected State or Federal Agencies, Local Governments or Special Districts: 
Phone: (503) 540-2381 Extension: Local Contact: Lisa Anderson-Ogilvie, Planner Til 
Address: 555 Liberty St SE, Room 305 Fax Number: 503-588-6005 
City: Salem Zip: 97301- E-mail Address: Imanderson@cityofsalem.net 
ADOPTION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 
This Form 2 must be received by DLCD no later than 5 working days after the ordinance has been signed by 
the public official designated by the jurisdiction to sign the approved ordinance(s) 
per ORS 197.615 and OAR Chapter 660. Division 18 
I. This Form 2 must be submitted by local jurisdictions only (not by applicant). 
2. When submitting the adopted amendment, please print a completed copy of Form 2 on light green 
paper if available. 
3. Send this Form 2 and one complete paper copy (documents and maps) of the adopted amendment to the 
address below. 
4. Submittal of this Notice of Adoption must include the final signed ordinance(s), all supporting finding(s), 
exhibit(s) and any other supplementary information (ORS 197.615 ). 
5. Deadline to appeals to LUBA is calculated twenty-one (21) days from the receipt (postmark date) by DLCD 
ofthe adoption (ORS 197.830 to 197.845 ). 
6. In addition to sending the Form 2- Notice of Adoption to DLCD, please also remember to notify persons who 
participated in the local hearing and requested notice of the final decision. (ORS 197.615 ). 
7. Submit one complete paper copy via United States Postal Service, Common Carrier or Hand 
Carried to the DLCD Salem Office and stamped with the incoming date stamp. 
8. Please mail the adopted amendment packet to: 
ATTENTION: PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST 
DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT 
635 CAPITOL STREET NE, SUITE 150 
SALEM, OREGON 97301-2540 
9. Need More Copies? Please print forms on 8 '12. -112x11 green paper only if available. Ifyou have any 
questions or would like assistance, please contact your DLCD regional representative or contact the DLCD 
Sale.m Office at (503) 373-0050 x238 or e-mail plan.amendments@state.or.us. 
http://www.oregon.gov/ LCD/fo rms.shtml Updated December 30, 2011 
FUTURE REPORT: 
FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF: 
AGENDA ITEM NO.: 
TO: MAY9~ AND SJ:5.: ... ? __ 0UNCIL 
March 18. 2013 
March 25, 2013 
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THROUGH:.b.LINok~R~Y~A~AGER 
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FROM: VICKIE HARDIN WOODS, DIRECTOR 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 
SUBJECT: AMENDMENTS TO SALEM REVISED CODE (SRC) CHAPTER 64 
(COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING), THE SALEM AREA 
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ADOPTION OF THE HISTORIC 
PRESERVATION PLAN AND THE RE-ADOPTION OF THE URBAN 
SERVICE AREA MAP 
ISSUE: 
Should the City Council conduct first reading, and refer Ordinance Bill No. 6-13, which amends 
SRC Chapter 64 (Comprehensive Planning), the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan, and adopts 
the Historic Preservation Plan and the Urban Service Area map, to the Planning Commission for 
public hearing? · 
RECOMMENDATION: 
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct first reading, and refer Ordinance Bill No. 6-13, 
which amends SRC Chapter 64 (Comprehensive Planning), the Salem Area Comprehensive 
Plan, and adopts the Historic Preservation Plan and the Urban Service Area map, to the 
Planning Commission for public hearing. 
SUMMARY: 
This amendment will repeal and replace portions of SRC Chapter 64 (Comprehensive Planning) 
to clarify the components of the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan; amend the criteria for a 
Comprehensive Plan text or map amendment; allow the official Comprehensive Plan map to be 
kept in electronic form ; create provisions to allow neighborhood notices to be made 
electronically; add provisions to allow two neighborhood associations to combine into one; adopt 
the Historic Preservation Plan; re-adopt the Urban Service Area map; and amend the text of the 
Comprehensive Plan to reflect the changes to SRC Chapter 64. 
BACKGROUND: 
City staff have been involved in a multi-year project to amend, update, and consolidate the 
City's various land use and development regulations into a cohesive Unified Development Code 
(UDC) that is simpler to use and easier to administer. The project primarily covers chapters 
within Title X (Zoning) of the Salem Revised Code. The Comprehensive Planning Chapter (SRC 
Ch. 64) also needs to be updated but is being brought forward on a separate track because it is 
not part of the zoning code. 
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FACTS AND FINDINGS: 
Procedural Findings 
1. Under SRC 300.111 O(a)(3), legislative land use proceedings may be initiated by staff 
through preparation and placement of an ordinance bill on the City Council agenda for 
first reading. The City Council may schedule a public hearing on the ordinance bill, refer 
it to another Review Authority for review and recommendation, or may decline to advance 
the ordinance bill to second reading. 
Subsequent to initiation of the proposed amendments, notice of publ ic hearing will be 
provided as required under SRC Chapter 300 and state law. 
ORS 197.610 and OAR 660-018-0020 require that notice be provided to the Department 
of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) on any proposed amendment to a local 
land use regulation at least 35 days prior to the first public hearing. Notice to DLCD was 
delivered on January 22, 2013. 
Proposed Code Amendments 
2. Components and Support documents of the Comprehensive Plan 
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Currently, the code doesn't clearly state which documents are components of the 
Comprehensive Plan and which documents are support documents. The new sections 
will clearly define the referenced documents (such as the Parks Master Plan, Airport 
Master Plan, Neighborhood Plans, etc) by describing the document, the date it was 
enacted and if any revisions have been adopted. 
Comprehensive Plan Map 
After a multi-year effort to clean up mapping errors and conflicts this amendment will 
allow the digital Comprehensive Plan Map to be the official map. Currently the 1987 black 
and white paper copy is the official map. It is hard to read , and difficult to reproduce 
accurately. This action will bring the Comprehensive Plan Map in line with the City's 
zoning map which is digital and available on the City's website. 
Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Changes 
The process and approval criteria fo r an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and 
amendments to the Comprehensive Map have been clarified and streamlined. The 
amendments will remove the current language requiring applicants to analyze alternative 
sites and will instead focus on the compatibility of the property with the nearby land use 
pattern, if the property can be served with public facilities, and if it is in the public interest. 
Comprehensive Policies Plan Changes 
Housekeeping amendments are proposed for the Comprehensive Policies Plan that will 
update terms, reflect the adoption of SRC Chapter 230 (Historic Preservation) and 
remove information that is more appropriately contained in SRC Chapter 64 
(Comprehensive Planning). 
Historic Preservation Plan 
In 2010 staff completed work on a Historic Preservation Plan. The purpose of the Plan is 
to guide the work program for the Historic Landmarks Commission and staff over the next 
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ten years, including identification of projects and programs that will benefit the City and 
the owners of historic resources within the City. 
On August 16, 2010 the Council had a joint work session with the Planning Commission 
and the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) to review the Historic Preservation Plan. 
On September 23, 2010 the HLC voted to adopt the Preservation Plan as their work plan. 
The Plan, while officially adopted by the HLC as their work plan, was not adopted by 
Council as a support document of the Comprehensive Plan. The adoption of the Plan as 
a support document to the Comprehensive Plan will serve to reinforce the City's desire to 
promote historic preservation. 
Urban Service Area Map 
The Urban Service Area (USA) is defined in SRC Chapter 66 as that portion of the Salem 
urban area where required facilities are in place or fully committed. The USA map depicts 
this area. The USA was originally delineated on the official zoning map if) 1979. There 
have been amendments to the area over time that have not been officially re-adopted as 
part of the Comprehensive Plan. The ordinance will re-adopt the most current version of 
the map as part of the Comprehensive Plan. 
Neighborhood Planning 
The amendments to the Neighborhood Association Program section of SRC Chapter 64 
deal with notification and consolidation of neighborhoods. The City is moving towards 
electronic means of communication such as email and social media and the proposed 
amendments will reflect that. In places where the code states a letter will be mailed, we 
have changed the language to be more general, such as saying "notification" will be 
provided or a meeting will be publicized "via written or electronic notice, as resources 
allow." These changes are meant to reflect the City's budget and current practice and to 
be flexible. 
)he amendment also provides a way for two or more neighborhood associations to 
combine into one. This would not be a City driven process but would allow two 
associations to have at least one public neighborhood meeting, have their boards vote on· 
it, and then notify the City that they have combined. 
Consistency with the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan 
3. The amendments to SRC Chapter 64 are consistent with the Salem Area Comprehensive 
Plan as they will clearly define which documents are a part of the Comprehensive 
Policies Plan and which documents are support documents. The amendments will also 
allow the official Comprehensive Plan map to be available to the public and more easily 
accessed by staff as does the re-adoption of the Urban Service Area map. This meets 
the intent of the requirement to have a generalized land use map as part of the 
Comprehensive Plan. The adoption of the Historic Preservation Plan is consistent with 
the policy to preserve properties that have been designated as historic resources and to 
have a program in place to protect those resources and identify new resources. The 
Comprehensive Plan calls for officially recognized neighborhood groups to be involved in 
the planning process. The proposed amendments will allow that to continue to happen 
despite our limited budget for large scale mailings. 
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The Comprehensive Plan recognizes that land uses and zoning will change over time 
and that the City should retain flexibility in the plan in order to remain responsive to 
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changing conditions. Updating the criteria for Comprehensive Plan map changes does 
just that while still placing the burden of proof on the applicant. Additionally the 
amendments will provide criteria that better address the reasons behind proposed 
changes and provide the review body with criteria against which to judge the proposals. 
Best Interest of the Public 
4. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Policies Plan are in the best interest of 
the health, welfare and safety of the citizens as the amendments will update terms, 
remove outdated information, and remove information that is better contained in SRC 
Chapter 64. 
. Gross, Urban Planning Administrator 
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FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF: 
AGENDA ITEM NO.: 
TO: MA~~J~?cSf')X,~9.Y_!J~ 
THROUGH: ~uNf>ANQR~YMANAGER t--~ 1AA j 
FROM: VICKIE HARDIN WOODS, DIRECTO~ .'"' 
May 28,- 2o13 
4 (c) 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL AMENDMENTS TO SALEM REVISED CODE 
(SRC) CHAPTER 64 (COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING) AND THE 
SALEM AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 
ISSUE: 
Should the City Council amend Ordinance Bill No. 6-13 , as set forth in the engrossed Ord inance 
Bill No. 6-13, which is attached to this staff report as 11Attachment 2,11 and advance engrossed 
Ordinance Bill No. 6-13 , amending SRC Chapter 64 (Comprehensive Planning) and the Salem 
Area Comprehensive Plan , to second reading for enactment? 
RECOMMENDATION: 
Staff recommends that the City Council amend Ordinance Bill No. 6-13, as set forth in the 
engrossed Ordinance Bill No. 6-13, which is attached to this staff report as 11Attachment 2," and 
advance engrossed Ordinance Bill No. 6-13, amending SRC Chapter 64 (Comprehensive 
Planning) and the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan, to second reading for enactment. 
FACTS AND FINDINGS: 
The purpose of this report is to clarify why the ordinance has been engrossed. The ordinance 
has been engrossed to reflect changes made in the Comprehensive Park System Master Plan 
Update ordinance (Ordinance Bill No. 7 -13) which was adopted in between first and second 
reading of this ordinance. In summary, the engrossed ordinance does the following: 
(1) Amend the definition of Comprehensive Park System Master Plan; 
(2) Delete Section 14 that relates to historic structures; and 
(3) Renumber sections 15, 16, etc. of the ordinance to reflect the elimination of Section 14. 
The ordinance has been updated to reflect the adoption date of the updated Park System 
Master Plan, which was adopted by City Council by ordinance on May 13, 2013 and will be 
effective on June 11 , 2013. 
A section dealing with 11Scenic and Historic Areas, Natural Resources and Hazards," in the 
Comprehensive Plan, has been removed from the ordinance. This section was already amended 
in Ordinance Bill No. 7-13 which adopted the Comprehensive Park System Master Plan Update, 
and therefore , no longer needs to be in the attached ordinance. 
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Lastly, the ordinance has been renumbered to account for the elimination of section 14. The 
changes can be seen in Attachment 1 with deleted portions shown as strikethroughs and new 
portions double underlined . The full engrossed ordinance is included as Attachment 2. 
Glenn W. Gross , Urban Planning Administrator 
Attachments: (1) Amended Section of Ordinance Bill No. 6-13 
(2) Engrossed Ordinance Bill No. 6-13 
Prepared by Lisa Anderson-Ogilvie, Planner Ill 
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Section 1. SRC 64.015-64.240 are hereby repealed and replaced with the following: 
64.001. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to adopt a comprehensive plan and urban 
growth boundary for the City, and to establish procedures for amendments thereto, in order to 
to create a framework whereby land use regulation may be carried out, including, but not 
limited to, providing for public infrastructure, community growth, and the preservation of 
natural and historic resources. 
64.005. Definitions. Except where the context otherwise specifically requires, as used in 
this Chapter the following words and phrases mean: 
(a) Comprehensive Park System Master Plan means that certain document of that title 
adopted by Ordinance No. '11 99, enacted April26, 1999; and amended by Ordinance 
No. 11 10, enacted A:pril 26, 2010: adopted by Ordinance No. 7-13. enacted June 11. 
2013. 
Section 14. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter IV, "Salem Area Goals and 
Policies," Section N, "Scenic and Historic Areas, Nanna! Resmuees and Hazards," Subsection 
10, "Historic Sites and Structures" is amended to read as follows: 
Historic Sites and 1 0. The historic, culn1ral, and architectural character of 
Structures structures identified in the National Register of Historic 
Places and structures designated as historic buildings 
pursuant to the City's land use regulations Salem Revised 
Code Chapter 56 shall be preserved. Preservation is 
achieved by limiting those uses that conflict with the 
historic resource, identified to be building alteration and 
demolition~ The City's land use regulations provide SRC 
Chapter 230, provides the process for alteration/demolition 
reviev,r and limitation, as well as the procedure for making 
additional designations. 
Section .14M. Adoption of Historic Preservation Plan as Support Document. That certain 
document entitled "Salem Historic Preservation Plan, Salem, Oregon 201 0-2020," a copy of 
which is attached hereto as "Exhibit 1" and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby adopted 
ATTACHMENT 1 
as a support doc\.1ment to the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan. 
Section 15 +6. Readoption of Urban Service Area Map. That cetiain map entitled "Urban 
Service Area Map," a copy of which is attached hereto as "Exhibit 2" and incorporated herein by 
reference, is hereby readopted as part of the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan. 
Section 1..6....:H. Continuation. All components of the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan, and all 
support documents thereto, identified in SRC 64.015 created by Section 1 of this ordinance, shall 
be, and shall be deemed to be, and shall be construed as continuations of the original enactments 
thereof, but shall have the status confetTed by such Section 1. Any detailed plan referred to in 
repealed SRC 64.230 but not indentified in SRC 64.015 as a component of the Salem Area 
Comprehensive Plan or supp01i document thereto shall not be, and shall not be deemed, and shall 
not be construed as a component of, or supp01i document to, the Salem Area Comprehensive 
Plan. 
Section .l.1__l8_,_ Codification. In codifying this ordinance the City Recorder may change the 
word "ordinance," "code," "article," "section," or "chapter" to reflect the proper terminology; 
may renumber sections, subsections, paragraphs and clauses to reflect proper sequencing; may 
conect any cross-references; may correct any typographical enors in the text which do not affect 
the meaning of text; and may add the effective date of this ordinance to sections where such date 
is required. 
Section 1819. Effect of Repeal. Repeal of a code section does not revive a code section or 
ordinance in effect before or at the time the repealed code section or ordinance took effect. 
Section 1.2.M. Severability. Each section of this ordinance, and any patt thereof, is severable, 
and if any part of this ordinance is held invalid by a comt of competent jurisdiction, the 
remainder of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. 
ENGROSSED ORDINANCE BILL NO. 6-13 
2 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SALEM AREA COMPREHEN SIVE PLAN; 
3 REPEALING SRC 64.015 THROUGH SRC 64.240; CREATING NEW SECTIONS SRC 
4 64.001 THROUGH SRC 64.030; AND AMENDING THE SALEM AREA COMPREHENSIVE 
5 POLICIES PLAN 
6 The City of Salem ordains as follows: 
7 Section 1. SRC 64.015-64.240 are hereby repealed and replaced with the following: 
8 64.001. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to adopt a comprehensive plan and urban 
9 growth boundary for the City, and to establish procedures for amendments thereto, in order to 
10 to create a framework whereby land use regulation may be carried out, including, but not 
11 limited to, providing for public infrastructure, community growth, and the preservation of 
12 natural and historic resources. 
13 64.005. Definitions. Except where the context otherwise specifically requires, as used in 
14 this Chapter the following words and plu·ases mean: . 
15 (a) Comprehensive Park System Master Plan means that certain document of that title 
16 adopted by Ordinance No.7-13 , enacted June 11 , 2013. 
17 (b) Comprehensive Plan means the generalized, coordinated land use policy document 
18 and map for the City that addresses functional and natural systems and activities relating 
19 to the use of land within the City. 
20 (c) Comprehensive Plan Map means that cetiain map, entitled "Salem Area Plan Map, 
21 January 12, 1987," as amended by Ordinance No. 1-87, enacted January 12, 1987; and 
22 amended by Ordinance No. 1-91, enacted January 14, 1991; Ordinance No. 57-2000, 
23 enacted November 13, 2000; and as amended by all quasi-judicial amendments to the 
24 Comprehensive Plan Map. The Comprehensive Plan Map implements the goals and 
25 policies of the Comprehensive Policies Plan. 
26 (d) Comprehensive Policies Plan means that cetiain document entitled "Salem Area 
27 Comprehensive Plan," adopted by Ordinance No. 68-92, enacted October 12, 1992; 
28 Ordinance No. 107-94, enacted November 28, 1994; Ordinance No. 81-96, enacted 
29 November 12, 1996; Ordinance No. 64-98, enacted August 24, 1998; Ordinance No. 
30 75-99, enacted September 27, 1999; Ordinance No. 58-2000, enacted November 27, 
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ATTACHMENT 2 
2000; Ordinance No. 43-2002, enacted July 8, 2002; Ordinance No. 68-2002, enacted 
2 October 28, 2002; Ordinance No. 52-2003, enacted November 24, 2003; O~·dinance No. 
3 2-05, enacted January 24, 2005; Ordinance No. 35-09, enacted May 26, 2009; and 
4 Ordinance No. 2-09, enacted February 9, 2009. The Comprehensive Policies Plan 
5 establishes goals and policies guiding growth and development within the Urban Growth 
6 Boundary and the Salem Urban Area, Comprehensive Plan Map designations, and broad 
7 categories of land use. 
8 (e) Historic Preservation Plan means that certain document entitled "Salem Historic 
9 Preservation Plan, Salem, Oregon 2010-2020," adopted by Ordinance No. 6-13, enacted 
10 [*]. 
11 (f) McNary Field Airport Master Plan means that certain document entitled "McNary 
12 Field Airport Master Plan, Salem, Oregon, Hodges and Shutt, May 1979" and adopted by 
13 Ordinance No. 172-79, enacted September 24, 1979; amended by Ordinance No. 3-98, 
14 enacted January 12, 1998. 
15 (g) Neighborhood Plan means the plan for the land use within a geographic area lying 
16 within a neighborhood association's boundaries. As used in this Chapter, the only 
17 pmiions of a Neighborhood Plan that are included as a component of the Comprehensive 
18 Plan are the "Goals and Policies" provisions and the general land use maps, including any 
19 quasi-judicial amendments to the general land use maps. The adopted Neighborhood 
20 Plans are: 
21 (1) The NESCA Neighborhood Plan, Northeast Salem Community Association, 
22 May, 1977, adopted by Ordinance No. 102-78, enacted May 22, 1978; and amended 
23 by Ordinance No. 105-79, enacted May 21, 1979; Ordinance No. 9-85, enacted 
24 January 14, 1985; Ordinance No. 33-85, enacted May 25, 1985; and Ordinance No. 
25 51-85, enacted April22, 1985. 
26 (2) The CAN-DO Neighborhood Plan, Central Area Neighborhood Development 
27 Organization, adopted by Ordinance No. 105-79, enacted June 15, 1979; and 
28 amended by Ordinance No. 107-80, enacted September 8, 1980; Ordinance No. 40-
29 84, enacted March 26, 1984; Ordinance No. 94-84, enacted August 13, 1984 
30 (3) Grant Neighborhood Plan, adopted by Ordinance No. 33-83, enacted June 13, 
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1 1983. 
2 (4) Sunnyslope Neighborhood Plan, adopted by Ordinance No. 55-83, enacted 
3 August 8, 1983. 
4 (5) Liberty-Boone Neighborhood Plan, adopted by Ordinance No. 84-83, enacted 
5 December 12, 1983; and amended by Ordinance 9-85, enacted January 14, 1985; 
6 Ordinance No. 5-86, enacted January 13, 1986. 
7 (6) East Lancaster Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Plan (ELNA), adopted 
8 by Ordinance No. 19-84, enacted January 16, 1984. 
9 (7) Highland Neighborhood Plan, adopted by Ordinance No. 67-84, enacted June 11, 
10 1984. 
11 (8) Morningside Neighborhood Plan, adopted by by Ordinance No. 67-84, enacted 
1+ June 11,1984. 
13 (9) West Salem Neighborhood Plan, adopted by Ordinance No. 11-2004, enacted 
14 March 8, 2004. 
15 (h) Public Facilities Plan means, collectively, those portions of the following plans 
16 describing the water, sewer, and storm water facilities needed to support the land uses 
17 designated in the Comprehensive Plan Map and lying within the Urban Growth 
18 Boundary, listing the public facility project titles, and containing a map or written 
19 description of the public facility projects' locations or service areas, but not including 
20 descriptions or specifications of the public facility projects: 
21 (1) Salem Area Wastewater Management Master Plan. 
22 (2) Stormwater Master Plan. 
23 (3) Water System Master Plan. 
24 (i) Public Facilities Suppmi Documents means, collectively, the following plans, other 
25 than those pmiions that comprise the Public Facilities Plan: 
26 (1) Salem Area Wastewater Management Master Plan. 
27 (2) Stormwater Master Plan. 
28 (3) Water System Master Plan. 
29 U) Salem Area Wastewater Management Master Plan means that certain document 
30 entitled "Salem Area Wastewater Management Master Plan, 1996, CH2M-Hill" and 
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adopted by Ordinance No. 93-96, enacted December 16, 1996; and amended by 
2 Ordinance No. 54-2002, enacted September 23, 2002; Ordinance No. 9-05, enacted 
3 February 7, 2005, and Ordinance No. 83-07, enacted April 9, 2007. 
4 (k) Salem Transportation System Plan means that ccriain document of that title adopted 
5 by Ordinance No. 64-98, enacted August 24, 1998; and amended by Ordinance 9-2000, 
6 enacted February 14, 2000; Ordinance No. 27-2001, enacted May 14, 2001; Ordinance 
7 No. 2-05, enacted January 25, 2005; Ordinance No. 11 -05, enacted March 28, 2005; 
8 Ordinance No. 85-07, enacted July 9, 2007; Ordinance No. 119-07, enacted November 5, 
9 2007; Ordinance No. 12-10, enacted April26, 2010; and Ordinance No. 20-12, enacted 
10 Decemberl0,2012. 
11 (I) Storm water Master Plan means that ceriain document of that title adopted by 
12 Ordinance No. 52-2000, enacted September 25, 2000. 
13 (m) Support Document means a plan or other document that is prepared as a policy 
14 guide for a Comprehensive Plan function or area. Support documents are adopted by 
15 ordinance, but are not part of the Comprehensive Plan and are not land use regulations, as 
16 defined by ORS 197.015(11) . 
17 (n) Urban Growth Boundary means that certain legal descript ion and accompanying 
18 document entitled "Salem Urban Growth Boundary, Revised September 12, 1988," 
19 adopted by Ordinance No. 175-79, enacted September 24, 1979; and amended by 
20 Ordinance No. 52-82, enacted March 29, 1982; Ordinance No. 42-86, enacted Apri l 28, 
21 1986; and Ordinance No. 77-88, enacted September 13 , 1988. 
22 (o) Urban Service Area Map means the map of that certain area originally refened to as 
23 the "Current Developed Area" originally delineated on the official zoning map by 
24 Ordinance No. 129-79, enacted July 23 , 1979, and subsequently amended, and readopted 
25 by Ordinance Bill No. 6-13, enacted [*]. 
26 (p) Water System Master Plan means that ceriain document entitled ''Water System 
27 Master Plan, 1994, CH2M-Hill" and adopted by Ordinance No. 34-94, enacted April25, 
28 1994; and amended by Ordinance No. 70-96, enacted September 23, 1996; Ordinance 
29 No .. 89-99, enacted November 22, 1999; Ordinance No. 8-05, enacted February 7, 2005; 
30 and Ordinance No. 96-07, enacted July 9, 2007. 
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1 (q) Willamette River Greenway Plan means that cetiain document entitled "Willamette 
2 River Greenway Plan, July, 1979" and adopted by Ordinance No. 157-79, enacted 
3 September 24, 1979. 
4 64.010. Rules of Construction. In the event of an ambiguity or conflict in the provisions or 
5 components of the Comprehensive Plan, the following rules of construction shall be used: 
6 (a) The Comprehensive Policies Plan takes precedence over any other component of the 
7 Comprehensive Plan. 
8 (b) The components of the Comprehensive Plan shall be construed as complementary or 
9 supplementary wherever possible. 
1 0 (c) In the event of irreconcilable conflict in or between a particular component of the 
11 Comprehensive Plan, the text shall control over maps, and the more specific text 
12 provisions shall control over the more general. In the event of a conflict, all other 
13 components of the Comprehensive Plan shall take precedence over a Neighborhood Plan. 
14 (d) A legal description adopted by ordinance shall supersede any conflicting or uncertain 
15 delineation of such area on any map. 
16 (e) No particular weight shall be accorded to any provision in the Comprehensive Plan 
17 by reason of the date of its enactment. 
18 (f) Statewide Land Use Planning Goals are the final standard to be used in interpreting 
19 the Comprehensive Plan, and the Comprehensive Plan shall be interpreted in a manner 
20 that is consistent with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. 
21 64.015. Components of the Comprehensive Plan; Support Documents for the 
22 Comprehensive Plan. 
23 (a) The components of the Comprehensive Plan are: 
24 (1) The Comprehensive Policies Plan. 
25 (2) The Urban Growth Boundary. 
26 (3) The Comprehensive Plan Map. 
27 ( 4) Public Facilities Plan. 
28 (5) Salem Transportation System Plan, other than those components setting forth 
29 transportation financing programs, as described in OJ\R 660-012-0040. 
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1 (7) Urban Service Area Map. 
2 (8) Willamette River Greenway Plan. 
3 (9) The "Goals and Policies" provisions and the general land use maps in adopted 
4 Neighborhood Plans. 
5 (b) The support documents for the Comprehensive Plan are: 
6 (1) Public Facilities Support Documents. 
7 (2) Those components of the Salem Transportation System Plan setting forth 
8 transportation financing programs, as described in OAR 660-012-0040. 
9 (3) Historic Preservation Plan. 
10 (4) McNary Field Airport Master Plan. 
11 (5) Neighborhood Plans, other than the the "Goals and Policies" provisions and the 
12 general land use maps in adopted Neighborhood Plans that are adopted as part ofthe 
13 Comprehensive Plan. 
14 (c) Official Comprehensive Plan Map. The boundaries of the comprehensive plan 
15 designations shall be depicted on an official map titled, "Salem Comprehensive Plan 
16 Map." The map may be maintained in digital form. 
17 64.020. Comprehensive Plan Amendments. 
18 (a) Applicability. Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, other than an amendment 
19 to a Plan Map, as that term is defined in SRC 64.025, shall be adopted as provided in this 
20 section. The two types of Comprehensive Plan Amendments are Major and Minor. 
21 (b) Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment. A Major Comprehensive Plan 
22 Amendment is any amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that involves the creation, 
23 revision, or implementation of broad public policy generally affecting more than one 
24 property owner or afiecting a large number of individual propert ies. 
25 (c) Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment. A Minor Comprehensive Plan 
26 Amendment is: 
27 (1) Any amendment other than a Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment; and 
28 (2) Any amendment that is necessary to comply with an order, directive, or 
29 recommendation of a governmental body responsible for administering state land use 
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1 state land use law. As used in this section, 11 governmental body responsible for 
2 administering state land use law" includes, but is not limited to, the Land Use Board 
3 of Appeals, the Land Conservation and Development Commission, and the 
4 Department of Land Conservation and Development. 
5 (d) Procedure Type. Major and Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendments are 
6 legislative land use decisions, and are processed according to the Legislative Procedures 
7 under SRC Chapter 300. 
8 (e) Standing to Initiate Comprehensive Plan Amendments. 
9 (1) Notwithstanding SRC 300.1110, a Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment may 
10 only be initiated by the City Council. 
11 (2) Notwithstanding SRC 300.1110, a Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment may 
12 only be initiated by the City Council, the Planning Commission, or staff. 
13 (f) Criteria. 
14 (1) A Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment may be made if: 
15 (A) The amendment is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare 
16 oftheCity. 
17 (B) The amendment conforms to the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and 
18 applicable administrative rules adopted by the Department of Land Conservation 
19 and Development. 
20 (2) A Mitior Comprehensive Plan Amendment may be made if: 
21 (A) The amendment does not significantly change or amend key principles or 
22 policies in the Comprehensive Plan; 
23 (B) The amendment does not require substantial changes to plan language to 
24 maintain internal plan consistency; 
25 (C) The amendment does not require significant factual or policy analysis; 
26 (D) The amendment is in the public interest of the public health, safety, and 
27 welfare of the City; and 
28 (E) The amendment conforms to the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and 
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section. The two types of Plan Map amendments are major and minor. As used in this 
section, "plan map" means the Urban Growth Boundary, the Comprehensive Plan Map, 
or a general land use map in a Neighborhood Plan. 
(1) A Major Plan Map Amendment is : 
(A) Any amendment to the Urban Growth Boundary; or 
(B) An amendment to either the Comprehensive Plan Map or a general land use 
map in a Neighborhood Plan, where the amendment involves the creation, 
revision, or implementation of broad public policy generally affecting more than 
one property owner or a large number of individual properties. 
(2) A Minor Plan Map Amendment is an amendment to either the Comprehensive 
Plan Map or a general land use map in a Neighborhood Plan, where the amendment 
affects only a small number of properties or a closely circumscribed set of factual 
circumstances. 
(b) Standing to Initiate Plan Map Amendments. 
(1) Notwithstanding SRC 300.1110, a Major Plan Map Amendment may only be 
initiated by the City Council. 
(2) Notwithstanding SRC 300.1110, a Minor Plan Map Amendment may only be 
initiated by the City Council, the Planning Commission, or an owner of property that 
is the subject of the amendment, or that owner's agent. 
(c) Procedure Type. 
(1) Major Plan Map Amendments are legislative decisions, and are processed 
according to the Legislative Procedures under SRC Chapter 300. 
(2) Minor Plan Map Amendments are quasi-judicial decisions, and are processed as a 
Type III procedure under SRC Chapter 300. 
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of the amendment, and setting for the public purpose for the amendment. 
(B) A Minor Plan Map Amendment may be initiated by the City Council or the 
Planning Commission by the adoption of a resolution, identifying the property 
that is the subject of the amendment, and setting for the public purpose for the 
amendment, or by an applicant by the submission of an application that complies 
with paragraph (2) of this subsection. 
(2) In addition to the submittal requirements for a Type III application under SRC 
Chapter 300, an application for an applicant-initiated Minor Plan Map Amendment 
shall include the following: 
(A) An existing conditions plan of a size and fo rm and in the number of copies 
meeting the standards established by the Planning Administrator, containing the 
following information: 
(i) The total site area, dimensions, and orientation relative to north; 
(ii) The location of existing structures and other improvements on the site, 
including, but not limited to, buildings, accessory structures, fences, walls, 
parking areas, and driveways, noting their distance from property lines; 
(iii) The location of drainage patterns and drainage courses, if applicable; 
(B) A traffic impact analysis, if required by the Director of Public Works. 
(e) Criteria. 
(1) Major Plan Map Amendment. A Major Plan Map Amendment may be made 
if: 
(A) The amendment is in the best interest ofthe public health, safety, and welfare 
of the City. 
(B) The amendment conforms to the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and 
applicable administrative rules adopted by the Department of Land Conservation 
and Development. 
(2) Minor Plan Map Amendment. The greater the impact of the proposed Minor 
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with the following: 
(A) The Minor Plan Map Amendment is justified based on the existence of one 
of the following: 
(i) Alteration in Circumstances. Social, economic, or demographic patterns 
of the nearby vicinity have so altered that the current designations arc no 
longer appropriate. 
(ii) Equally or Better Suited Designation. A demonstration that the 
proposed designation is equally or better suited for the propetiy than the 
existing designation. 
(iii) Conflict Between Comprehensive Plan Map Designation and Zone 
Designation. A Minor Plan Map Amendment may be granted where there is 
a conflict between the Comprehensive Plan Map designation and the zoning 
of the propetiy, and the zoning designation is a more appropriate designation 
fo r the property than the Comprehensive Plan Map designation. In 
determining whether the zoning designation is the more appropriate 
designation, the following factors shall be considered: 
(aa) Whether there was a mistake in the application of a land use 
designation to the property; 
(bb) Whether the physical characteristics of the propetiy are better 
suited to the uses in zone as opposed to the uses permitted by the 
Comprehensive Plan Map designation; 
(cc) Whether the prope1iy has been developed for uses that are 
incompatible with the Comprehensvie Plan Map designation; and 
(dd) Whether the Comprehensive Plan Map designation is compatible 
with the surrounding Comprehensive Plan Map designations. 
(B) The property is currently served, or is capable of being served, with public 
facilities and services necessary to support the uses allowed by the proposed plan 
map designation; 
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land; 
2 (D) The proposed land use designation is consistent with the Salem Area 
3 Comprehensive Plan and applicable Statewide planning goals and administrative 
4 rules adopted by the Department of Land Conservation and Development; and 
5 (E) The amendment is in the public interest and would be of general benefit. 
6 64.030. Support Document Amendments. 
7 (a) Applicability. Amendments to a support document shall be adopted as provided in 
8 this section. 
9 (b) Standing to Initiate Amendments to Support Document. 
10 (1) The City Council may initiate an amendment to a support document by the 
11 adoption of a resolution, which shall state whether the matter is to be referred to 
12 another Review Authority for public hearing and recommendation. 
13 (2) Staff may initiate an amendment to a support document by preparing an 
14 ordinance bill and placing the ordinance on the City Council agenda for first reading. 
15 The City Council may schedule a public hearing on the ordinance bill, may refer the 
16 ordinance bill to Review Authority for its review and recommendation, may refer the 
17 ordinance to a subcommittee for fmiher review, prior to holding a public hearing, or 
18 may decline to advance the ordinance to second reading. 
19 (c) Public Hearings. No public hearing is required for an amendment to a support 
20 document. The City Council, may, in its discretion, hold a public hearing, in which case 
21 the procedures generally applicable for public hearings under the Council Rules for the 
22 City of Salem shall be followed. 
23 (d) Form of Adoption. Amendments to support documents shall be ad?pted by 
24 ordinance. 
25 (e) Appeals. Appeals of final decisions amending a support document shall be by writ 
26 ofreview. 
27 Section 2. SRC 64.250 is amended to read as follows: 
28 64.250. Purpose of Neighborhood Associa tion Program. The purpose ofthe 
29 Neighborhood Association Program is to involve citizens in local government planning and 
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effective mechanism whereby the citizens of the city sharing common neighborhood identity, 
2 goals, and concerns, may form neighborhood associations and under1ake an advisory role for 
3 the Council and all boards and commissions engaged in community planning and 
4 development; aft€l to provide a mechanism for citizens, through their neighborhood 
5 associations, to provide input to Council on livability and quality of life issues affecting their 
6 neighborhood and the City as a whole: and to pill.Yid_e a mechanism for local community 
7 involvement. neighborhood impmvement. and volunteer oppotiunities. 
8 Section 3. SRC 64.265 is amended to read as follows : 
9 64.265. Notice of In itial Recognition. As soon as practical after recognition by the City 
10 Council, the Director shall make a reasonable effort_tQ_QJJ_blicize and notify send a letter to 
1 1 known propefty addresses within the designated neighborhood identified in the resolution 
12 recognizing the neighborhood association. The notification !etteF shall include: 
13 (a) A statement encouraging all prope1iy owners, residents, and businesses within the 
14 newly recognized neighborhood association to participate in meetings, preparation of 
15 neighborhood plans, and other activities leading to proposals and recommendations to the 
16 City. 
17 (b) A map of the neighborhood boundaries. 
18 (c) The names and contact information of all officers of the neighborhood association. 
19 (d) The names and contact information for the City staff who will be serv ing as the 
20 primary contacts with the neighborhood association. 
21 Section 4. SRC 64.280 is amended to read as follows: 
22 64.280. Standards for Recognition. 
23 (a) A neighborhood association, in order to obtain initial recognition, shall meet the 
24 following standards: 
25 (1) That one or more well-publicized general neighborhood meetings have been held 
26 for the purpose of information and approval of boundaries, organizational objectives, 
27 and bylaws. 
28 (2) That bylaws provide for the following: 
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(B) Minutes of all official board and general meetings to be taken and filed with 
2 the City Manager. 
3 (C) Participation open to any resident, propetiy owner, or business in the 
4 neighborhood. 
5 (3) That the association's structure is capable of providing necessary communication 
6 between the neighborhood residents and elected and appointed City officials. 
7 ( 4) That the neighborhood association has an awareness of its duties and 
8 responsibilities with respect to the neighborhood association program. 
9 (5) That the contiguous geographical boundaries of the neighborhood association 
10 should be the centerlines, when an arterial street is used as a boundary, or at some 
11 other clearly defmed and relatively permanent natural or man-made feature. 
12 (6) That the territory of the neighborhood is logical, represents a community of 
13 interest and identity as a neighborhood, and supports the City's intent that all areas 
14 within the city be represented by a neighborhood association and that no area be 
15 represented by more than one neighborhood association. 
16 (7) Notices of organizational meetings prior to official recognition of the 
17 neighborhood association have been publicized distributed to known propetiy owners, 
18 residents, and businesses in the proposed designated neighborhood Yi_a_writ:1.ro..Qr 
19 electronic notice. as resources allow. 
20 (b) A neighborhood association shall, in order to maintain official recognition, meet the 
21 following standards: 
22 (1) The neighborhood association has held an annual \Vel! publicized general 
23 neighborhood meeting for the election of board members. A reasonable effmi shall be 
24 made to publicize the meeting to members by mail. newsletter. posted notices. 
25 telephone call. electronic mail. or other available means of cornmunica.tiQ.n,_ 
26 (2) The neighborhood association has made reasonable efforts to notify all residents, 
27 property owners, and businesses in the geographical area encompassed by the 
28 neighborhood association of board and general meetings, studies, and other activities 
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1 (3) The bylaws of the neighborhood association have not been amended to eliminate 
2 the requirements of subsection (a)(2) of this section. 
3 ( 4) Minutes of all official board and general meetings of the neighborhood 
4 association have been taken and filed with the City Manager. 
5 (5) The neighborhood association has established one or more civic involvement 
6 goals. 
7 (6) If the neighborhood association is organized as a non-profit corporation, that it 
8 has maintained its fi lings with the Oregon Secretary of State, and has maintained its 
9 status in good standing. 
10 Section 5. SRC 64.292 is added to read as follows: 
11 64.292. Conso lidation of Neighborhood Associations. For two or more Neighborhood 
12 Associations to consolidate into a single entity, the following procedure should be followed : 
13 (a) That each neighborhood involved in the consolidation hold one or more well 
14 publicized neighborhood meetings fo r the purpose of information and approval of the 
15 consolidation procedure. 
16 (b) Once each Neighborhood Association involved has approval to consolidate from its 
17 board members after the required meetings, additional meetings as necessary shall be 
18 held to produce an acceptable new set of by-laws, calendar of meeting dates, select the 
19 new board members, assign new officers, committee chairs, and members, and select an 
20 effective date to establish the new Neighborhood Association. 
21 (c) As closely as possible, the City Manager and City Council shall be advised as to the 
22 consolidation of the Neighborhood Associations on, or about, the effective date. 
23 Section 6. SRC 64.295 is amended to read as fo llows: 
24 64.295. City Support ofNeighbod10od Associations; Advisory Role to City. A recognized 
25 neighborhood association will, subject to availability of resources, as determined by the City 
26 Manager, receive the fo llowing from the City: 
27 (a) City staff, who will conduct research, provide information, and assist the 
28 neighborhood association in organizational development and maintenance and 
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(b) Distribution Mailing, printing, clerical, and graphic services to assist the 
2 neighborhood association. 
3 (c) Grants of financial assistance for communication to members and outreach to the 
4 geographic area encompassed by the neighborhood association. 
5 (d) Assistance in the preparation and update of neighborhood plans. 
6 (e) Timely notice of any proposals affecting the geographic area encompassed by the 
7 neighborhood association that are to come before advisory boards and City Council. 
8 (f) Solicitation of a neighborhood association's position and reasoning on any issue 
9 especially affecting the geographic area encompassed by the neighborhood association. 
10 Section 7. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter I, "Introduction," Section C, 
11 "Structure of the Plan," and Section D, "Background Information" are amended to read as 
12 follows: 
13 C. STRUCTURE OF THE POLICIES PLAN 
14 The Cmnprehensive Policies Plan consists of two tiers, or levels, of goals and policies. 
15 One level reflects the Regional Policies, applicable to the entire area within the Urban 
16 Growth Boundary, i.e., the Salem/Keizer Urban Area. All four local jurisdictions concur 
17 in these policies, and all must agree to any revisions. The second level of the 
18 Comprehensive Policies Plan pertains to the Salem Urban Area. This portion of the Plan 
19 has been agreed to by the City of Salem and Marion and Polk Counties. In like manner, 
20 planning in the Keizer Urban Area is governed by the Regional Policies and the Keizer 
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION 
23 Background infmmation relating to the Plan is substantial. Pertinent materials are cited 
24 and cataloged in two resource documents: Salem Area Comprehensive Plan: Periodic 
25 Review Local Review Order, 1990 and Salem Area Comprehensive Plan: Conformance 
26 with State Land Use Goals. In addition, neighborhood plans and detailed plans suppm1 
27 documents prepared by the City of Salem to augment the policy base of the Plan are 
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Section 8. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter II, "Definitions and Intent 
2 Statements," Section A , ''Land Use Plan Map," Subsection 2, "Plan Map Interpretation" is 
3 amended to read as follows: 
4 2. Plan Map Interpretation: 
5 The Plan is developed with the concept that the Comprehensive Plan map and text are to 
6 be used as an integrated whole, with the Plan ~ :ffi-fl-13 being a graphic representation of 
7 the text. 
8 Thus, interpretation of the Plan ~fflfrl3 is a process which rests on the goals and 
9 policies expressed in the text. Therefore, in the event a land use proposal is inconsistent 
10 . with the Comprehensive Plan Map :ffi-fl-13 or policies, an applicant may file for a 
11 Comprehensive Plan MaQamendment. 
12 Section 9. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter II, "Definitions and Intent 
13 Statements," Section B, "Special Resource Information," Subsection 7, "Historic Landmarks," is 
14 amended to read as follows: 
15 7. Historic Resourccs:lrtmdmal'l<s 
16 Local historic resources. landmarks, including include landmarks and districts on the 
17 National Historic Register.,-are and designated under the City's land development 
18 ordinances. the provisions of Salem Revised Code Chapter 56. A listing of these 
19 landmarks is on file at the Salem Department of Building and Safety. 
20 Section 10. The Sal.em Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter II, "Definitions and Intent 
21 Statements," Section F, "General Definitions," Subsection 1, "Neighborhood Plans," Subsection 
22 2, "Detailed Plans," and Subsection 3, "Public Facilities Plan" are amended to read as follows: 
23 F. GENERAL DEFINITIONS: 
24 1. Neighborhood I>Jans: 
25 Officially recognized neighborhood associations within Salem may prepare a 
26 neighborhood plan. A The "Goals and Policies" provisions and the ~alland use 
27 maps in the neighborhood~ may be adopted as part of the Salem Area 
28 Comprehensive Plan~ (SACP). Before being adopted as part of the Comorehensive 
29 Plan, SACP, it must be clearly demonstrated that the g~d policies provisions 
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Comprehensive Plan~ fHftJ3 and the Plan. The neighborhoods with plans as of 
2 1992 are listed below. The current status of neighborhood plans that have been 
3 adopted is indicated in Salem Revised Code (SRCj Chapter 64. 
4 i'ffiSCA Neighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem City Council April1978. 
5 CAN" DO Neighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem City Council May 21, 1979. 
6 Grant Neighbeffieod Plan, adopted by the Salem City Council June 13, 1983. 
7 Sunnyslope Neighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem City Council August 8, 1983. 
8 Liberty Boone Neighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem City Council Deee:m6~ 
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1 0 East Lancaster Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem 
11 City Council January 16, 1984 .HigWand Neighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem 
12 City Coaneil June 11, 1984 .Morningside Neighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem 
13 City Council June 11, 1984.West Salem Neighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem 
14 City Council April 7, 2004. 
15 2. Support Documcnts:DetttiJ.etJ.-I!I.ftruJ 
16 Suopoti documents Detailed plans for specific functions or areas may be prepared as 
17 a policy guide for the Comprehensive Plan. Support document.s_Such plans must be 
18 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The plans range from the SKATS 
19 Transportation Plan which applies to Salem, Keizer, Maiion and PoUc Counties to the 
20 McNary Field Master Plan which is applicable only to Salem. The cunent status of 
21 support documents detailed plans adopted by the City of Salem is indicated in Salem 
22 Revised Code (SRCj Chapter 64. 
23 3. Public Facilities Plan: 
24 The Public Facilities Plan is comnrised of the Public Facilities Plan as defined in SRC 
25 Chapter 64. along with the Salem Transportation System Plan. the public facilities 
26 polices in the Comnrehensive Policies Plan. is the assemblage of all Comprehensive 
27 P-Ion-policies, public facility master plans, sector plans, and the CIP. The Public 
28 Facilities Plan. and each of its components. -that-guide the provision of water, 
29 sewerage, drainage, and streets for the Salem urban area. The plan is intended to 
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the requirements of Goal 11 and OAR 660-11. The Public Facilities Plan is adopted 
2 as a detailed plan. 
3 Section 11. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Pl.~n, Chapter II, "Definitions and Intent 
4 Statements," Section G, "Implementation ofthe Comprehensive Plan," Subsection 1, "Zoning 
5 Code," and Subsection 2 "Subdivision Code" are amended to read as follows: 
6 1. Zoning :~ 
7 The traditional device is zoning. Zoning Code. It Zoninszregulates the use of land by 
8 classifying different uses compatible with one another into use districts or zones. By 
9 applying these zones to the land, business and commercial activities, for example, are 
10 logically located with respect to the transportation system and one another, and 
11 residential areas are protected. Tn addition to regulating the use of land, zoning also 
12 establishes development standards that specify lot size, building bulk and height, and 
13 building setbacks. Revisions and new techniques are adopted as appropriate to 
14 respond to changing needs. The City's_zoning regulations ee-Ele-shall be compatible 
15 and consistent with the intent of the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan. 
16 2. Land Division :8-ubaivision Codef 
17 The subdivision code Land division controls the manner in which land may be 
18 divided into lots and parcels. Its purpose is to assure that land division subdivision of 
19 land occurs in a coordinated manner with other developments and that the land 
20 division subdivision meets standards for minimum block and lot sizes, streets, 
21 relationship of streets to the community's street plan and may provide for open space, 
22 schools, and other public facilities. Undergrounding of utilities may be imposed. Tfte 
23 subdivision ordinance is The City's land division regulations are a valuable and 
24 necessary tool for the implementation of the Plan and for qua lity development. From 
25 time to time revisions and new techniques may be incorporated in the process. 
26 Section 12. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter TV, "Salem Area Goals and 
27 Policies," Section B, "General Development," Subsection 16, "Public Facilities Plan" is amended 
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1 Urban i\rea Public Facilities Plan~ which includes the 
2 Salem Capital Improvement Program, faeility master plans 
3 and sector plans. 
4 Section 13. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter IV, "Salem Area Goals and 
5 Policies," Section I, "Industrial Development," Subsection 6, "Employee Services" is amended to 
6 read as follows: 
7 Employee Services 6. The zone districts oo6es shall allow appropriate on-site 
8 employee services and facilities in industrial parks. 
9 Section 14. Adoption of Historic Preservation Plan as Support Document. That cetiain 
10 document entitled "Salem Historic Preservation Plan, Salem, Oregon 201 0-2020," a copy of 
11 which is attached hereto as "Exhibit 1" and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby adopted 
12 as a support document to the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan. 
13 Section 15. Readoption of Urban Service Area Map. That certain map entitled "Urban 
14 Service Area Map," a copy of which is attached hereto as "Exhibit 2" and incorporated herein by 
15 reference, is hereby readopted as pari of the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan. 
16 Section 16. Continuation. All components of the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan, and all 
17 supp01i documents thereto, identified in SRC 64.015 created by Section 1 of this ordinance, shall 
18 be, and shall be deemed to be, and shall be construed as continuations of the original enactments 
19 thereof, but shall have the status conferred by such Section 1. Any detailed plan refened to in 
20 repealed SRC 64.230 but not indentified in SRC 64.015 as a component of the Salem Area 
21 Comprehensive Plan or suppori document thereto shall not be, and shall not be deemed, and shall 
22 not be construed as a component of, or support document to, the Salem Area Comprehensive 
23 Plan. 
24 Section 17. Codification. In codifying this ordinance the City Recorder may change the word 
25 "ordinance," "code," "article," "section," or "chapter" to reflect the proper terminology; may 
26 renumber sections, subsections, paragraphs and clauses to reflect proper sequencing; may correct 
27 any cross-references; may ~onect any typographical errors in the text which do not affect the 
28 meaning of text; and may add the effective date of this ordinance to sections where such date is 
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1 Section 18. Effect of Repeal. Repeal of a code section does not revive a code section or 
2 ordinance in effect before or at the time the repealed code section or ordinance took effect. 
3 Section 19. Severability. Each section of this ordinance, and any part thereof, is severable, and 
4 if any part of this ordinance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of 
5 this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. 
6 PASSED by the City Council this day of ____ ____ , 2013. 
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ORDINANCE 6-13- Page 20 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, OREGON 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 
555 Uberty St. SE I Room 305 • Salem, OR 97301-3503 • (503) 588-6173 • (503) TTY 588-6353 • (503) Fax 588-6005 
June 14, 2013 
Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta informacion, por favor /lame 503-588-6173. 
NOTICE OF FINAL DECISION: Ordinance No. 6-13 
Code Amendment No. CA 13-03 - Amending Salem Revised Code 
Chapter 64 (Comprehensive Planning) and the Salem Area 
Comprehensive Plan 
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the City Counci l of the City of Salem adopted Ordinance No. 6-13 at the 
June 10, 2013 session. Ordinance No. 6-13 amends Salem Revised Code Chapter 64 (Comprehensive 
Planning) and the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan. A copy of the ordinance is attached. 
Any person with standing may appeal the City Council 's decision by filing a "Notice of Intent to Appeal" with the 
Land Use Board of Appeals not later than 21 days after June 14, 2013. Anyone with questions regarding 
filing an appeal with the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals should contact an attorney. 
The complete case file , including findings , conclusions, modifications, and conditions of approval , if any is 
available for review at the Community Development Department, 555 Liberty St SE, Room 305, Salem OR 
97301 . If you have any further questions, you may contact the City of Salem Planning Division at 503-588-
6173. 
Glenn W. Gross 
Urban Planning Administrator 
cc: See Attached List 
http://www.cityofsalem.net/planning 
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Signed Council Ordinance-
No. 6-13 
(Code Amend. CA13-03) 
Mailing Matrix 
Linda Haglund 
Croisan-lllahe Land Use Comm. 
3570 Deerfield Dr S 
Salem OR 97302 
Sam Skillern, Co-Chair 
Grant Neigh. Land Use Comm. 
1255 Cottage St NE 
Salem OR 97301 
Geoffrey James, Chair 
Morningside Land Use Comm. 
4676 Commercial St SE, No. 8 
Salem OR 97302 
Thomas Smith 
NESCA Chair & Land Use 
1150-C Savage Rd NE 
Salem OR 97301 
Curt Fisher, Chair 
SCAN Land Use Committee 
680 Leffelle St SE 
Salem OR 97302 
Jeff Leach, Chair 
SESNA Land Use Committee 
P.O. Box 13521 
Salem OR 97309 
Evan White 
Sunnyslope NA Land Use Comm. 
4553 Brock Loop S 
Salem OR 97302 
Marion Co. Brd of Commissioners 
P.O. Box 14500 
Salem Oregon 97309-5036 
Rebekah Engle 
Chair, CAN-DO 
610 Commercial St NE, No. 1 
Salem OR 97301 
Layla Pett , Chair 
Faye Wright Neigh. Assoc. 
4265 Pauline Ave SE 
Salem OR 97302 
Robert Hornaday, Chair 
Highland NA. Land Use Comm. 
1240 Columbia St NE 
Salem OR 97301 
Janet Bubl 
Morningside Land Use Chair 
1115 Morningside Dr SE 
Salem OR 97302 
Doug Rodgers, NOLA 
Chair, Land Use Committee 
2250 Brown Rd NE 
Salem OR 97305 
Steve Liudahl 
SCAN Land Use Committee 
645 Wildwind Dr SE 
Salem OR 97302 
Steve Withers, Chair 
S Gateway NA Land Use 
5434 Salal St SE 
Salem OR 97306 
Josh Pollock, Chair 
W Salem NA Land Use Comm. 
3161 Elliot St NW 
Salem OR 97304 
Polk Co Brd of Commissioners 
Polk County Courthouse 
850 Main St 
Dallas OR 97338 
Susann Kaltwasser, ELNA 
Chair I Land Use I Watershed 
2797 Islander Ave NW 
Salem OR 97304 
Eric Bradfield, Co-Chair 
Grant Neigh. Land Use Comm. 
934 Cottage St NE 
Salem OR 97301 
Donna Dickson, Chair 
Lansing N.A. Land Use Comm. 
1861 31 st Ave NE 
Salem OR 97301 
Nancy McDaniel, Chair 
NEN Land Use Comm. 
265 21 51 St NE 
Salem OR 97301 
Dwan Muller, Chair 
Northgate NA Land Use Comm. 
4305 Claxter Ct NE, No. 7 
Salem OR 97305 
Cory Poole, Chair 
SEMCA, Land Use, Watershed 
3100 Turner Rd SE- Office 
Salem OR 97302 
Leonard Nelson 
S Salem NA Land Use Comm. 
1 084 Garlock St So. 
Salem OR 97302 
Salem-Keizer Transit District 
ATTN: Mona West 
925 Commercial St SE, Ste 1 00 
Salem OR 97302 
Jeff Tress 
Tross Consulting 
1720 Liberty St SE 
Salem OR 97302 
BY EMAIL: 
John Lattimer, Chair 
Croisan-lllahe Neigh. Assoc. 
jnlattimer@gmail.com 
Sue Fowler, Co-Chair 
E. Lancaster Neigh. Assoc. 
nanasue03@yahoo.com 
Eric Bradfield, Co-Chair 
Grant Neighborhood Assoc. 
ebradfield@gmail .com 
Steve Emerson, Co-Chair 
Highland Neighborhood Assoc. 
dfhmdf@yahoo.com 
Donna Dickson, Land Use 
Lansing Community Action Assoc. 
secondpage@comcast.net 
Pamela Schmidling, Chair 
Morningside Neigh. Association 
sidrakdragon@live.com 
Keith Kueny 
Morningside Neigh. Association 
keithkueny@gmail.com 
Thomas Smith, Chair 
& Land Use Comm. 
NE Salem Community Assoc. 
nesalemcommunity@hotmail.com 
Doug Rodgers, Chair 
NOLA Land Use Comm. 
dougrodgers@hotmail.com 
Rebekah Engle, Chair 
CAN-DO Neigh. Assoc. 
rebekahengle@yahoo.com 
Linda Haglund, Land Use Comm. 
Croisan-lllahe Neigh. Assoc. 
ralh503@yahoo.com 
Susann Kaltwasser, Chair & 
Land Use Committee 
East Lancaster Neigh. Assoc. 
susann@kaltwasser.com 
Sam Skillern, Co-Chair 
Grant Neighborhood Assoc. 
sam@salemlf.org 
Meri Patterson, Co-Chair 
Highland Neighborhood Assoc. 
meripatterson@gmail.com 
Patty Tipton 
Lansing Community Action Assoc. 
patty.j.tipton@state.or.us 
Geoffrey James, Chair 
Morningside N.A. Land Use Comm 
geoffreyjames@comcast. net 
Daniel Benjamin, Chair 
N Lancaster Neigh. Assoc. 
cainen366@hotmail .com 
Layla Pett, Chair 
Faye Wright Neighborhood Assoc. 
I pett@msn.com 
Robert Hornaday, Chair 
Highland NA Land Use Committee 
rhornaday@juno.com 
Larry George 
Morningside N. A. Land Use 
I a rryg eorg e@com cast. net 
Nancy McDaniel, Chair 
Northeast Neighbors Land Use 
nanmcdann@yahoo.com 
Don Russo, Chair 
Northgate Neigh. Association 
Don. russo@comcast. net 
Victor Dodier, 
Chair of SCAN 
vjdodier@teleport.com 
Richard Mathews 
SCAN Land Use Committee 
rich-lupe@comcast.net 
Cory Poole, Chair & Land Use 
SE Mill Creek Association 
robosushi@robosushi .com 
Bill Smaldone 
Chair, SESNA & Land Use 
wsmaldon@willamette.edu 
Dave MacMillan 
SESNA Land Use Committee 
sesna@comcast. net 
T.J. Sullivan, Chair 
S Gateway Neighborhood Assoc. 
tj@huggins.com 
Kristen Reisen 
S Gateway N.A. Land Use 
roisen@msn.com 
Patrick O'Dell 
S Gateway NA Land Use Comm 
teacherman201 @yahoo.com 
Nancy McDaniel 
Northeast Neighbors Land Use 
nanmcdann@yahoo. com 
Dwan Muller, Chair 
Northgate NA Land Use Comm. 
dwan58@live.com 
Curt Fisher, 
Chair, SCAN Land Use 
curtwfisher@gmail .com 
Kathrine Reed 
SCAN Land Use Committee 
kathrine. reed@comcast. net 
Jeff Leach, Chair 
SESNA Land Use Committee 
jeff503@fastmail.us 
Rob Gould 
SESNA Land Use Committee 
rob27 @com cast. net 
Steve Withers, Chair 
S Gateway N.A. Land Use 
Withers5361 @com cast. net 
Maria Delaney 
S Gateway NA Land Use Comm. 
deanandmariad@msn.com 
Sarah Schra 
S Gateway NA Land Use Comm. 
sarah@wildwoodco.com 
Joan Lloyd 
Co-Chair of NEN 
jello 878@comcast.net 
Nadine Heusser 
SCAN Land Use Committee 
r n heusser@earthlink.net 
Roz Shirack 
SCAN Land Use Committee 
rozshirack@msn.com 
Leah McMillan 
SESNA Land Use Comm. 
leah@reinhardtmail.net 
Mark Wieprecht 
SESNA Land Use Committee 
creekman 1 @comcast.net 
Randy Barna 
S Gateway NA Land Use Comm 
rrbarna@msn.com 
Tim Grossnicklaus 
S Gateway NA Land Use Comm. 
tgrossni@comcast. net 
John Stensland 
S Gateway NA Land Use Comm 
jstens6661 @aol.com 
David Kam, Chair 
S Salem Neighborhood Assoc. 
dksvo1 @aol.com 
Alan Alexander, Chair 
Sunnyslope Neighborhood Assoc. 
awa8025@aol. com 
Josh Pollock, Chair 
W Salem NA Land Use Comm. 
joshpollock@comcast. net 
Statesman Journal 
ATTN: Michelle Maxwell 
mmaxwell@statesmanjournal.com 
Via EMAIL 
Annie Battee 
Neighborhood Serv. Specialist 
Community Dev., Room 305 
Leonard Nelson, Chair 
S Salem N. A. Land Use Comm. 
dksvo 1 @aol. com 
Evan White, Land Use Comm. 
Sunnyslope Neighborhood Assoc. 
epwhitehouse@comcast. net 
Kenji Sugahara, Chair 
W Salem Neigh. Association 
kenji@obra.org 
Statesman Journal 
ATTN : Timm Collins 
tcollins@statesmanjournal .com 
Via EMAIL 
Corinne Fletcher 
Neighborhood Serv. Specialist 
Community Dev., Room 305 
Statesman Journal 
ATTN: Justin Much 
jmuch@statesmanjournal.com 
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ENGROSSED ORDINANCE BILL NO. 6-13 
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SALEM AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; 
REPEALING SRC 64.015 THROUGH SRC 64.240; CREATING NEW SECTIONS SRC 
64.001 THROUGH SRC 64.030; AND AMENDING THE SALEM AREA COMPREHENSIVE 
POLICIES PLAN 
The City of Salem ordains as follows: 
Section 1. SRC 64.015-64.240 are hereby repealed and replaced with the following: 
64.001. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to adopt a comprehensive plan and urban 
growth boundary for the City, and to establish procedures for amendments thereto, in order to 
to create a framework whereby land use regulation may be canied out, including, but not 
limited to, providing for public infrastructure, community growth, and the preservation of 
natural and historic resources. 
64.005. Definitions. Except where the context otherwise specifically requires, as used in 
this Chapter the following words and phrases mean: 
(a) Comprehensive Park System Master Plan means that certain document of that title 
adopted by Ordinance No. 6-13, enacted May 13,2013. 
(b) Comprehensive Plan means the generalized, coordinated land use policy document 
and map for the City that addresses functional and natural systems and activities relating 
to the use of land within the City. 
(c) Comprehensive Plan Map means that certain map, entitled "Salem Area Plan Map, 
January 12, 1987," as amended by Ordinance No. 1-87, enacted January 12, 1987; and 
amended by Ordinance No. 1-91, enacted January 14, 1991; Ordinance No. 57-2000, 
enacted November 13, 2000; and as amended by all quasi-judicial amendments to the 
Comprehensive Plan Map. The Comprehensive Plan Map implements the goals and 
policies of the Comprehensive Policies Plan. 
(d) Comprehensive Policies Plan means that <;:ertain document entitled "Salem Area 
Comprehensive Plan," adopted by Ordinance No. 68-92, enacted October 12, 1992; 
Ordinance No. 107-94, enacted November 28, 1994; Ordinance No. 81-96, enacted 
November 12, 1996; Ordinance No. 64-98, enacted August 24, 1998; Ordinance No. 
75-99, enacted September 27, 1999; Ordinance No. 58-2000, enacted November 27, 
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2000; Ordinance No. 43-2002, enacted July 8, 2002; Ordinance No. 68-2002, enacted 
2 October 28, 2002; Ordinance No. 52-2003, enacted November 24, 2003; Ordinance No. 
3 2-05, enacted January 24, 2005; Ordinance No. 35-09, enacted May 26, 2009; and 
4 Ordinance No. 2-09, enacted February 9, 2009. The Comprehensive Policies Plan 
5 establishes goals and policies guiding growth and development within the Urban Growth 
6 Boundary and the Salem Urban Area, Comprehensive Plan Map designations, and broad 
7 categories of land use. 
8 (e) Historic Preservation Plan means that certain document entitled "Salem Historic 
9 Preservation Plan, Salem, Oregon 2010-2020," adopted by Ordinance No. 6-13, enacted 
lO June 10,2013. 
11 (f) McNary Field Airport Master Plan means that certain document entitled "McNary 
12 Field Airport Master Plan, Salem, Oregon, Hodges and Shutt, May 1979" and adopted by 
13 Ordinance No. 172-79, enacted September 24, 1979; amended by Ordinance No. 3-98, 
14 enacted January 12, 1998. 
15 (g) Neighborhood Plan means the plan for the land use within a geographic area lying 
16 within a neighborhood association's boundaries. As used in this Chapter, the only 
17 pmiions of a Neighborhood Plan that are included as a component of the Comprehensive 
18 Plan are the "Goals and Policies" provisions and the genera1land use maps, including any 
19 quasi-judicial amendments to the general land use maps. The adopted Neighborhood 
20 Plans are: 
21 (1) The NESCA Neighborhood Plan, Northeast Salem Community Association, 
22 May, 1977, adopted by Ordinance No. 102-78, enacted May 22, 1978; and amended 
23 by Ordinance No. 105-79, enacted May 21, 1979; Ordinance No. 9-85, enacted 
24 January 14, 1985; Ordinance No. 33-85, enacted May 25, 1985; and Ordinance No. 
25 51 -85, enacted April22, 1985. 
26 (2) The CAN-DO Neighborhood Plan, Central Area Neighborhood Development 
27 Organization, adopted by Ordinance No. 105-79, enacted June 15, 1979; and 
28 amended by Ordinance No. 107-80, enacted September 8, 1980; Ordinance No. 40-
29 84, enacted March 26, 1984; Ordinance No. 94-84, enacted August 13, 1984 
30 (3) Grant Neighborhood Plan, adopted by Ordinance No. 33-83, enacted June 13, 
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1983. 
2 (4) Sunnyslope Neighborhood Plan, adopted by Ordinance No. 55-83, enacted 
3 August 8, 1983. 
4 (5) Liberty-Boone Neighborhood Plan, adopted by Ordinance No. 84-83, enacted 
5 December 12, 1983; and amended by Ordinance 9-85, enacted January 14, 1985; 
6 Ordinance No. 5-86, enacted January 13, 1986. 
7 (6) East Lancaster Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Plan (ELNA), adopted 
8 by Ordinance No. 19-84, enacted January 16, 1984. 
9 (7) Highland Neighborhood Plan, adopted by Ordinance No. 67-84, enacted June 11, 
10 1984. 
11 (8) Morningside Neighborhood Plan, adopted by by Ordinance No. 67-84, enacted 
12 June 11, 1984. 
13 {9) West Salem Neighborhood Plan, adopted by Ordinance No. 11-2004, enacted 
14 March 8, 2004. 
15 (h) Public Facilities Plan means, collectively, those portions of the following plans 
16 describing the water, sewer, and storm water facilities needed to supp01t the land uses 
17 designated in the Comprehensive Plan Map and lying within the Urban Growth 
18 Boundary, listing the public facility project titles, and containing a map or written 
19 description of the public facility projects' locations or service areas, but not including 
20 descriptions or specifications of the public facility projects: 
21 (1) Salem Area Wastewater Management Master Plan. 
22 (2) Stormwater Master Plan. 
23 (3) .Water System Master Plan. 
24 (i) Public Facilities Support Documents means, collectively, the following plans, other 
25 than those portions that comprise the Public Facilities PI~: 
26 (1) Salem Area Wastewater Management Master Plan. 
27 (2) Stonnwater Master Plan. 
28 (3) Water System Master Plan. 
29 (j) Salem Area Wastewater Management Master Plan means that cetiain document 
30 entitled "Salem Area Wastewater Management Master Plan, 1996, CH2M-Hill" and 
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1 adopted by Ordinance No. 93-96, enacted December 16, 1996; and amended by 
2 Ordinance No. 54-2002, enacted September 23, 2002; Ordinance No. 9-05, enacted 
3 February 7, 2005, and Ordinance No. 83-07, enacted April 9, 2007. 
4 (k) Salem Transportation System Plan means that certain document of that title adopted 
5 by Ordinance No. 64-98, enacted August 24, 1998; and amended by Ordinance 9-2000, 
6 enacted February 14, 2000; Ordinance No. 27-2001, enacted May 14, 2001; Ordinance 
7 No. 2-05, enacted January 25, 2005; Ordinance No. 11-05, enacted March 28, 2005; 
8 Ordinance No. 85-07, enacted July 9, 2007; Ordinance No. 119-07, enacted November 5, 
9 2007; Ordinance No. 12-10, enacted April26, 2010; and Ordinance No. 20-12, enacted 
10 December 10, 2012. 
11 (I) Stormwater Master Plan means that certain document ofthat title adopted by 
12 Ordinance No. 52-2000, enacted September 25, 2000. 
13 (m) Support Document means a plan or other document that is prepared as a policy 
14 guide for a Comprehensive Plan function or area. Support documents are adopted by 
15 ordinance, bu.t are not part of the Comprehensive Plan and are not land use regulations, as 
16 defmed by ORS 197.015(11). 
17 (n) Urban Growth Boundary means that ce11ain legal description and accompanying 
18 document entitled "Salem Urban Growth Boundary, Revised September 12, 1988," 
19 adopted by Ordinance No. 175-79, enacted September 24, 1979; and amended by 
20 Ordinance No. 52-82, enacted March 29, 1982; Ordinance No. 42-86, enacted April 28, 
21 1986; and Ordinance No. 77-88, enacted September 13, 1988. 
22 ( o) Urban Service Area Map means the map of that certain area originally referred to as 
23 the "Current Developed Area" originally delineated on the official zoning map by 
24 Ordinance No. 129-79, enacted July23, 1979, and subsequently amended, and readopted 
25 by Ordinance No. 6-13, enacted June 10,2013. 
26 (p) Water System Master Plan means that ce11ain document entitled "Water System 
27 Master Plan, 1994, CH2M-Hill" and adopted by Ordinance No. 34-94, enacted AprH 25, 
28 1994; and amended by Ordinance No. 70-96, enacted September 23, 1996; Ordinance 
29 No. 89-99, enacted November 22, 1999; Ordinance No. 8-05, enacted February 7, 2005; 
30 and Ordinance No. 96-07, enacted July 9, 2007. 
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1 (q) Willamette River Greenway Plan means that certain document entitled "Willamette 
2 River Greenway Plan, July, 1979" and adopted by Ordinance No. 157-79, enacted 
3 September 24, 1979. 
4 64.010. Rules of Construction. In the event of an ambiguity or conflict in the provisions or 
5 components of the Comprehensive Plan, the following rules of construction shall be used: 
6 (a) The Comprehensive Policies Plan takes precedence over any other component of the 
7 Comprehensive Plan. 
8 (b) The components ofthe Comprehensive Plan shall be construed as complementary or 
9 supplementary wherever possible. 
10 (c) In the event of irreconcilable conflict in or between a particular component of the 
11 Comprehensive Plan, the text shall control over maps, and the more specific text 
12 provisions shall control over the more general. In the event of a conflict, all other 
13 components ofthe Comprehensive Plan shall take precedence over a Neighborhood Plan. 
14 (d) A legal description adopted by ordinance shall supersede any conflicting or unce1tain 
15 delineation of such area on any map. 
16 (e) No particular weight shall be accorded to any provision in the Comprehensive Plan 
17 by reason of the date of its enactment. 
18 (f) Statewide Land Use Planning Goals are the final standard to be used in interpreting 
19 the Comprehensive ·Plan, and the Comprehensive Plan shall be interpreted in a manner 
20 that is consistent with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. 
21 64.015. Components of the Comprehensive Plan; Support Documents for the 
22 Comprehensive Plan. 
23 (a) The components of the Comprehensive Plan are: 
24 (1) The Comprehensive Policies Plan. 
25 (2) The Urban Growth Boundary. 
26 (3) The Comprehensive Plan Map. 
27 (4) Public Facilities Plan. 
28 (5) Salem Transportation System Plan, other than those components setting f01th 
29 transp01tation financing programs, as described in OAR 660-012-0040. 
30 (6) Comprehensive Park System Master Plan. 
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1 (7) Urban Service Area Map. 
2 (8) Willamette River Greenway Plan. 
3 (9) The ,.Goals and Policies,. provisions and the general land use maps in adopted 
4 Neighborhood Plans. 
5 (b) The support documents for the Comprehensive Plan are: 
6 (1) Public Facilities Support Documents. 
7 (2) Those components of the Salem Transportation System Plan setting forth 
8 transportation financing programs, as described in OAR 660-012-0040. 
9 (3) Historic Preservation Plan. 
10 ( 4) McNary Field Airport Master Plan. 
11 (5) Neighborhood Plans, other than the the 11Goals and Policies11 provisions and the 
12 general land use maps in adopted Neighborhood Plans that are adopted as pat1 of the 
13 Comprehensive Plan. 
14 (c) Official Comprehensive Plan Map. The boundaries of the comprehensive plan 
15 designations shall be depicted on an official map titled, "Salem Comprehensive Plan 
16 Map." The map may be maintained in digital form. 
17 64.020. Comprehensive Plan Amendments. 
18 (a) Applicability. Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, other than an amendment 
19 to a Plan Map, as that term is defined in SRC 64.025, shall be adopted as provided in tlus 
20 section. The two types of Comprehensive Plan Amendments are Major and Minor. 
21 (b) Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment. A Major Comprehensive Plan 
22 Amendment is any amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that involves the creation, 
23 revision, or implementation of broad public policy generally affecting more than one 
24 propet1y owner or affecting a large number of individual properties. 
25 (c) Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment. A Minor Comprehensive Plan 
26 Amendment is: 
27 (1) Any amendn1ent other than a Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment; and 
28 (2) Any amendment that is necessary to comply with an order, directive, or 
29 recommendation of a governmental body responsible for administering state land use 
30 law, or to comply with an order of a court having jurisdiction over litigation involving 
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1 state land use law. As used in this section, 11 goverrunental body responsible for 
2 administering state land use law" includes, but is not limited to, the Land Use Board 
3 of Appeals, the Land Conservation and Development Commission, and the 
4 Department of Land Conservation and Development. 
5 (d) Procedure Type. Major and Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendments are 
6 legislative land use decisions, and are processed according to the Legislative Procedures 
7 under SRC Chapter 300. 
8 (e) Standing to Initiate Comprehe11sive Plan Amendments. 
9 (1) Notwithstanding SRC 300.1110, a Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment may 
10 only be initiated by the City Council. 
11 (2) Notwithstanding SRC 300.1110, a Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment may 
12 only be initiated by the City Council, the Planning Commission, or staff. 
13 {1) Criteria. 
14 (1) A Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment may be made if: 
15 (A) The amendment is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare 
16 ofthe City. 
17 (B) The amendment confmms to the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and 
18 applicable administrative rules adopted by the Department of Land Conservation 
19 and Development. 
20 (2) A Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment may be made if: 
21 (A) The amendment does not significantly change or amend key principles or 
22 policies in the Comprehensive Plan; 
23 (B) The amendment does not require substantial changes to plan language to 
24 maintain internal plan consistency; 
25 (C) The amendment does not require significant factual or policy analysis; 
26 (D) The amendment is in the public interest of the public health, safety, and 
27 welfare of the City; and 
28 (E) The amendment conforms to the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and 
29 applicable administrative rules adopted by the Department of Land Conservation 
30 and Development. 
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64.025. Plan Map Amendments. 
(a) Applicability. Amendments to a Plan Map shall be adopted as provided in this 
section. The two types of Plan Map amendments are major and minor. As used in this 
section, "plan map" means the Urban Growth Boundary, the Comprehensive Plan Map, 
or a general land use map in a Neighborhood Plan. 
(1) A Major Plan Map Amendment is: 
(A) Any amendment to the Urban Growth Boundary; or 
(B) An amendment to either the Comprehensive Plan Map or a general land use 
map in a Neighborhood Plan, where the amendment involves the creation, 
revision, or implementation of broad public policy generally affecting more than 
one property owner or a large number of individual properties. 
(2) A Minor Plan Map Amendment is an amendment to either the Comprehensive 
Plan Map or a general land use map in a Neighborhood Plan, where the amendment 
affects only a small number of properties or a closely circumscribed set of factual 
circumstances. 
(b) Standing to Initiate Plan Map Amendments. 
(1) Notwithstanding SRC 300.1110, a Major Plan Map Amendment may only be 
initiated by the City Council. 
(2) Notwithstanding SRC 300.1110, a Minor Plan Map Amendment may only be 
initiated by the City Council, the Planning Commission, or an owner of property that 
is the subject of the amendment, or that owner's agent. 
(c) Procedure Type. 
(1) Major Plan Map Amendments are legislative decisions, and are processed 
according to the Legislative Procedures under SRC Chapter 300. 
(2) Minor Plan Map Amendments are quasi-judicial decisions, and are processed as a 
Type III procedure under SRC Chapter 300. 
(d) Submittal Requirements. 
(1) Initiation. 
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1 (A) A Major or Minor Plan Map Amendment may be initiated by the City Council by the 
2 adoption of a resolution, identifying the property that is the subject of the amendment, and 
3 setting for the public purpose for the amendment. 
4 (B) A Minor Plan Map Amendment may be initiated by the City Council or the 
5 Planning Commission by the adoption of a resolution, identifying the property 
6 that is the subject of the amendment, and setting for the public purpose for the 
7 amendment, or by an applicant by the submission of an application that complies 
8 with paragraph (2) of this subsection. 
9 (2) In addition to the submittal requirements for a Type III application under SRC 
10 Chapter 300, an application for an applicant-initiated Minor Plan Map Amendment 
11 shall include the following: 
12 (A) An existing conditions plan of a size and form and in the number of copies 
13 meeting the standards established by the Planning Administrator, containing the 
14 following information: 
15 (i) The total site area, dimensions, and orientation relative to north; 
16 (ii) The location of existing structures and other improvements on the site, 
17 including, but not limited to, buildings, accessory structures, fences, walls, 
18 parking areas, and driveways, noting their distance from property lines; 
19 (iii) The location of drainage patterns and drainage courses, if applicable; 
20 (B) A traffic impact analysis, if required by the Director ofPub1ic Works. 
21 (e) Criteria. 
22 (1) Major Plan Map Amendment. A Major Plan Map Amendment may be made 
23 if: 
24 (A) The amendment is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare 
25 ofthe City. 
26 (B) The amendment conforms to the applicable Statewide Platming Goals and 
27 applicable administrative rules adopted by the Depat1ment of Land Conservation 
28 and Development. 
29 (2) Minor Phm Map Amendment. The greater the impact of the proposed Minor 
30 Plan Map Amendment, the greater the burden on an applicant to demonstrate that the 
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with the following: 
(A) The Minor Plan Map Amendment is justified based on the existence of one 
of the following: 
(i) Altet·ation in Circumstances. Social, economic, or demographic patterns 
of the nearby vicinity have so altered that the current designations are no 
longer appropriate. 
(ii) Equally or Better Suited Designation. A demonstration that the 
proposed designation is equally or better suited for the property than the 
existing designation. 
(iii) Conflict Between Comprehensive Plan Map Designation and Zone 
Designation. A Minor Plan Map Amendment may be granted where there is 
a conflict between the Comprehensive Plan Map designation and the zoning 
of the property, and the zoning designation is a more appropriate designation 
for the property than the Comprehensive Plan Map designation. In 
determining whether the zoning designation is the more appropriate 
designation, the following factors shall be considered: 
(a a) Whether there was a mistake in the application of a land use 
designation to the property; 
(bb) Whether the physical characteristics of the property are better 
suited to the uses in zone as opposed to the uses permitted by the 
Comprehensive Plan Map designation; 
(cc) Whether the propetty has been developed for uses that are 
incompatible with the Comprehensvie Plan Map designation; and 
(dd) Whether the Comprehensive Plan Map designation is compatible 
with the surrounding Comprehensive Plan Map designat ions. 
(B) The property is currently served, or is capable of being served, with public 
facilities and services necessary to suppott the uses allowed by the proposed plan 
map designation; 
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2 (D) The proposed land use designation is consistent with the Salem Area 
3 Comprehensive Plan and applicable Statewide planning goals and administrative 
4 rules adopted by the Department of Land Conservation and Development; and 
5 (E) The amendment is in the public interest and would be of general benefit. 
6 64.030. Support Document Amendments. 
7 (a) Applicability. Amendments to a support document shall be adopted as provided in 
8 this section. 
9 (b) Standing to Initiate Amendments to Support Document. 
10 (1) The City Council may initiate an amendment to a support document by the 
11 adoption of a resolution, which shall state whether the matter is to be referred to 
12 another Review Authority for public hearing and recommendation. 
13 (2) Staff may initiate an amendment to a support document by preparing an 
14 ordinance bill and placing the ordinance on the City Council agenda for first reading. 
15 The City Council may schedule a public hearing on the ordinance bill, may refer the 
16 ordinance bill to Review Authority for its review and recommendation, may refer the 
17 ordinance to a subcommittee for fmther review, prior to holding a public hearing, or 
18 may decline to advance the ordinance to second reading. 
19 (c) Public Hearings. No public heal'ing is required for an amendment to a support 
20 document. The City Council, may, in its discretion, hold a public hearing, in which case 
21 the procedures generally applicable for public hearings under the Council Rules for the 
22 City of Salem shall be followed. 
23 (d) Form of Adoption. Amendments to suppmt documents shall be adopted by 
24 ordinance. 
25 (e) Appeals. Appeals of final decisions amending a support document shall be by writ 
26 of review. 
27 Section 2. SRC 64.250 is amended to read as follows: 
28 64.250. Purpose of Neighborhood Association Program. The purpose ofthe 
29 Neighborhood Association Program is to involve citizens in local government planning and 
30 decision-making that affects their neighborhoods and the City as a whole; to provide an 
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1 effective mechanism whereby the citizens of the city sharing common neighborhood identity, 
2 goals, and concerns, may form neighborhood associations and undertake an advisory role for 
3 the Council and all boards and commissions engaged in community planning and 
4 development; ant! to provide a mechanism for citizens, through their neighborhood 
5 associations, to provide input to Council on livability and quality of life issues affecting their 
6 neighborhood and the City as a whole: and to nrovide a mechanism for local community 
7 involvement. neighborhood improvement. and volunteer opportunities. 
8 Section 3. SRC 64.265 is amended to read as follows: 
9 64.265. Notice of Initial Recognition. As soon as practical after recognition by the City 
10 Council, the Director shall make a reasonable effort to publicize and notify send a lettef' to 
11 known property addresses within the designated neighborhood identified in the resolution 
12 recognizing the neighborhood association. The notification letter shall include: 
13 (a) A statement encouraging all propeliy owners, residents, and businesses within the 
14 newly recognized neighborhood association to participate in meetings, preparation of 
15 neighborhood plans, and other activities leading to proposals and recommendations to the 
16 City. 
17 (b) A map of the neighborhood boundaries. 
18 (c) The names and contact information of all officers of the neighborhood association. 
19 (d) The names and contact information for the City staff who will be serving as the 
20 primary contacts with the neighborhood association. 
21 Section 4. SRC 64.280 is amended to read as follows: 
22 64.280. Standards for Recognition. 
23 (a) A neighborhood association, in order to obtain initial recognition, shall meet the 
24 following standards: 
25 (1) That one or more well-publicized general neighborhood meetings have been held 
26 for the purpose of information and approval of boundaries, organizational objectives, 
27 and bylaws. 
28 (2) That bylaws provide for the following: 
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(B) Minutes of all official board and general meetings to be taken and filed with 
the City Manager. 
(C) Participation open to any resident, property owner, or business in the 
neighborhood. 
(3) That the association's structure is capable of providing necessary communication 
between the neighborhood residents and elected and appointed City officials. 
( 4) That the neighborhood association has an awareness of its duties and 
responsibilities with respect to the neighborhood association program. 
(5) That the contiguous geographical boundaries of the neighborhood association 
should be the centerlines, when an arterial street is used as a boundary, or at some 
other clearly defined and relatively permanent natural or man-made feature. 
(6) That the territory of the neighborhood is logical, represents a community of 
interest and identity as a neighborhood, and supports the City's intent that all areas 
within the city be represented by a neighborhood association and that no area be 
represented by more than one neighborhood association. 
(7) Notices of organizational meetings prior to official recognition of the 
neighborhood association have been publicized distributed to known property owners, 
residents, and businesses in the proposed designated neighborhood via written or 
electronic notice4s resources allow. 
(b) A neighborhood association shall, in order to maintain official recognition, meet the 
following standards: 
(1) The neighborhood association has held an annual •Nell publicized general 
neighborhood meeting for the election of board members. A reasonable effort shall be 
made to publicize the meeting to members by maiL newsletter. posted notices. 
telephone calL electronic maiL or other available means of communication. 
(2) The neighborhood association has made reasonable efforts to notify all residents, 
property owners, and businesses in the geographical area encompassed by the 
neighborhood association of board and general meetings, studies, and other activities 
of the neighborhood association. 
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(3) The bylaws of the neighborhood association have not been amended to eliminate 
2 the requirements of subsection ( a)(2) of this section. 
3 (4) Minutes of all official board and general meetings of the neighborhood 
4 association have been taken and filed with the City Manager. 
5 (5) The neighborhood association has established one or more civic involvement 
6 goals. 
7 (6) If the neighborhood association is organized as a non-profit corporation, that it 
8 has maintained its filings with the Oregon Secretary of State, and has maintained its 
9 status in good standing. 
I 0 Section 5. SRC 64.292 is added to read as follows: 
11 64.292. Consolidation of Neighborhood Associations. For two or more Neighborhood 
12 Associations to consolidate into a single entity, the following procedure should be followed: 
13 (a) That each neighborhood involved in the consolidation hold one or more well 
14 publicized neighborhood meetings for the purpose of information and approval of the 
15 consolidation procedure. 
16 (b) Once each Neighborhood Association involved has approval to consolidate from its 
17 board members after the required meetings, additional meetings as necessary shall be 
18 held to produce an acceptable new set of by-laws, calendar of meeting dates, select the 
19 new board members, assign new officers, committee chairs, and members, and select an 
20 effective date to establish the new Neighborhood Association. 
21 (c) As closely as possible, the City Manager and City Council shall be advised as to the 
22 consolidation of the Neighborhood Associations on, or about, the effective date. 
23 Section 6. SRC 64.295 is amended to read as follows: 
24 64.295. City Support of Neighborhood Associations; Advisory Role to City. A recognized 
25 neighborhood association will, subject to availability of resources, as determined by the City 
26 Manager, receive the following from the City: 
27 (a) City staff, who will conduct research, provide information, and assist the 
28 neighborhood association in organizational development and maintenance and 
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1 (b) Distributioo Mailing, printing, clerical, and graphic services to assist the 
2 neighborhood association. 
3 (c) Grants of financial assistance for communication to members and outreach to the 
4 geographic area encompassed by the neighborhood association. 
5 (d) Assistance in the preparation and update of neighborhood plans. 
6 (e) Timely notice of any proposals affecting the geographic area encompassed by the 
7 neighborhood association that are to come before advisory boards and City Council. 
8 (f) Solicitation of a neighborhood association's position and reasoning on any issue 
9 especially affecting the geographic area encompassed by the neighborhood association. 
10 Section 7. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter I, "Introduction," Section C, 
11 "Stmcture of the Plan," and Section D, "Background Information" are amended to read as 
12 follows: 
13 C. STRUCTURE OF THE POLICIES PLAN 
14 The Commehensive Policies Plan consists of two tiers, or levels, of goals and policies. 
15 One level reflects the Regional Policies, applicable to the entire area within the Urban 
16 Growth Boundary, i.e., the Salem/Keizer Urban Area. All four local jurisdictions concur 
17 in these policies, and all must agree to any revisions. The second level of the 
18 Comprehensive Policies Plan pertains to the Salem Urban Area. This portion of the Plan 
19 has been agreed to by the City of Salem and Marion and Polk Counties. In like manner, 
20 planning in the Keizer Urban Area is governed by the Regional Policies and the Keizer 
21 Comprehensive Plan. 
22 D. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 
23 Background information relating to the Plan is substantial. Pertinent materials are cited 
24 and cataloged in two resource documents: Salem Area Comprehensive Plan: Periodic 
25 Review Local Review Order, 1990 and Salem Area Comprehensive Plan: Conformance 
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1 Section 8. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter II, "Definitions and Intent 
2 Statements," Section A, "Land Use Plan Map," Subsection2, "Plan Map Interpretation" is 
3 amended to read as follows: 
4 2. Plan Map Interpretation: 
5 The Plan is developed with the concept that the Comprehensive Plan map and text are to 
6 be used as an integrated whole, with the Plan~ map being a graphic representation of 
7 the text. 
8 Thus, interpretation of the Plan ~map is a process which rests on the goals and 
9 policies expressed in the text. Therefore, in the event a land use proposal is inconsistent 
10 with the Comprehensive Plan ~ma-p or policies, an applicant may file for a 
11 Comprehensive Plan ~amendment. 
I 2 Section 9. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter II, "Definitions and Intent 
I 3 Statements," Section B, "Special Resource Information," Subsection 7, "Historic Landmarks," is 
14 amended to read as follows: 
15 7. Historic Rcsources:Landmarl(S 
16 Local historic resources. landmal'ks, including include landmarks and districts on the 
17 National Historic Register,-are and designated under the City's land development 
18 ordinances. the provisions of Salem Revised Code Chapter 56. A listing of these 
I 9 !afldmal'ks is on file at the Salem Department of Building and Safety. 
20 ·Section 10. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter II, "Definitions and Intent 
21 Statements," Section F, "General Definitions," Subsection 1, 11Neighborhood Plans," Subsection 
22 2, 11 Detailed Plans," and Subsection 3, "Public Facilities Plan 11 are amended to read as follows: 
23 F. GENERAL DEFINITIONS: 
24 1. Neighborhood Plans: 
25 Officially recognized neighborhood associations within Salem may prepare a 
26 neighborhood plan. A The "Goals and Policies" nrovisions and the general land use 
27 maps in the neighborhood~ may be adopted as pati of the Salem Area 
28 Comprehensive Plan,! (SACP). Before being adopted as part of the Comprehensive 
29 ~ SACP, it must be clearly demonstrated that the goals and policies orovisions 
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Comprehensive Plan~ map.J:lillljhe Plan. The neighhm·hoods with plans as of 
2 1992 are listed belovt'. The current status of neighborhood plans that have been 
3 adopted is indicated in Salem Re·t'ised Code (SRq Chapter 64. 
4 NESCA Neighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem City Council Aprill978. 
5 CAN DO l>leighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem City Council May 21, 1979. 
6 Grant Neighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem City Council June 13, 1983. 
7 Smmyslope l>leighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem City Council August 8, 1983. 
8 Liberty Boone Neighborhood PleA, adopted by the Salem City Council December 12, 
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11 City Council January 16, 1984.Highland Neighborhood Plan, adopted by tH-e Salem 
12 City Council June 11, 1984.Morningside Neighbol'hood Plan, adopted by the Salem 
13 City Council June 11, 1984.West Salem Neighborhood Plan, adopted by the Salem 
14 City Council t\pril 7, 2004. 
15 2. Support Documcnts:Detailed PIRns 
16 Support documents Detailed plans for specific functions or areas may be prepared as 
17 a policy guide __ furJbe Comprehenm elan.. Support documents Such plans must be 
18 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The plans range from the SKATS 
19 Transportation Ploo v.'hieh applies to Salem, Keizer, Marion and Pelle Counties to the 
20 McNary Field Master Plan v;hieh is applicable only to Salem. The current status of 
21 support documents detailed plans adopted by the City of Salem is indicated in Salem 
22 Revised Code (SRC) Chapter 64. 
23 3. Public Facilities Plan: 
24 The Public Facilities Plan is comorised of the Public Facilities Plan as defined in SRC 
25 Chapter 64. along with the Salem Transportation System Plan. the public facilities 
26 polices in the Comorehensive Policies Plan. is the assemblage of all Comprehensiye 
27 Plan policies, publie facility master plans, seetor plans, and the CIP. The Public 
28 Facilities Plan. and each of its components. -that--guide the provision of water, 
29 sewerage, drainage, and streets for the Salem urban area. The plan is intended to 
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l the requirements of Goal 11 and OAR 660-11. The Public Facilities Plan is adopted 
2 as-a-detailed plan. 
3 Section 11. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter II, "Definitions and Intent 
4 Statements," Section G, "Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan," Subsection 1, "Zoning 
5 Code," and Subsection 2 "Subdivision Code" are amended to read as follows: 
6 1. Zoning:Cede: 
7 The traditional device is zoning, Zoning Code. It Zonimpegulates the use of land by 
8 classifying different uses compatible with one another into use districts or zones. By 
9 applying these zones to the land, business and commercial activities, for example, are 
10 logically located with respect to the transp01iation system and one another, and 
11 residential areas are protected. In addition to regulating the use of land, zoning also 
12 establishes development standards that specify lot size, building bulk and height, and 
13 building setbacks. Revisions and new techniques are adopted as appropriate to 
I 4 respond to changing needs. The ~zoning regulations eOOe-shall be compatible 
15 and consistent with the intent ofthe Salem Area Comprehensive Plan. 
16 2. Land Division:Subdi¥isien Code: 
17 The subdivision code Land division controls the manner in which land may be 
18 divided into lots and parcels. Its purpose is to assure that land division subdivision of 
19 land occms in a coordinated manner with other developments and that the land 
20 division subdivision meets standards for minimum block and lot sizes, streets, 
21 relationship of streets to the community's street plan and may provide for open space, 
22 schools, and other public facilities. Undergrounding of utilities may be imposed. -The 
23 subdivision ordinance is ~ity's land division regulations are a valuable and 
24 necessary tool for the implementation of the Plan and for quality development. From 
25 time to time revisions and new techniques may be incorporated in the process. 
26 Section 12. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter IV, "Salem Area Goals and 
27 Policies," Section B, "General Development," Subsection 16, "Public Facilities Plan" is amended 
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Section 13. The Salem Area Comprehensive Policies Plan, Chapter IV, "Salem Area Goals and 
Policies," Section I, "Industrial Development," Subsection 6, "Employee Services" is amended to 
read as follows: 
Employee Services 6. The zone districts eedes shall allow appropriate on-site 
employee services and facilities in industrial parks. 
Section14. Adoption of Historic Preservation Plan as Support Document. That certain 
document entitled "Salem Historic Preservation Plan, Salem, Oregon 201 0-2020," a copy of 
which is attached hereto as .. Exhibit l" and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby adopted 
as a supp01t document to the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan. 
Section 15. Readoption of Urban Service Area Map. That certain map entitled 11Urban 
Service Area Map," a copy of which is attached hereto as "Exhibit 2" and incorporated herein by 
reference, is hereby readopted as part of the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan. 
Section 16. Continuation. All components of the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan, and all 
support documents thereto, identified in SRC 64.015 created by Section 1 of this ordinance, shall 
be, and shall be deemed to be, and shall be construed as continuations of the original enactments 
thereof, but shall have the status conferred by such Section 1. Any detailed plan refened to in 
20 ' repealed SRC 64.230 but not indentified in SRC 64.015 as a component of the Salem Area 
21 Comprehensive Plan or support document thereto shall not be, and shall not be deemed, and shall 
22 not be construed as a component of, or suppolt document to, the Salem Area Comprehensive 
23 Plan. 
24 Section 17. Codification. In codifying this ordinance the City Recorder may change the word 
25 "ordinance," "code," "mticle," "section," or "chapter" to reflect the proper terminology; may 
26 renumber sections, subsections, paragraphs and clauses to reflect proper sequencing; may correct 
27 any cross-references; may correct any typographical errors in the text which do not affect the 
28 meaning oftext; and may add the effective date of this ordinance to sections where such date is 
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Section 19. Severability. Each section of this ordinance, and any pa1t thereof, is severable, and 
if any part of this ordinance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of 
this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. 
PAS SED by the City Council this I()~~ day of ;:;;;,_he ,2013. 
ATTEST: 
City Recorder 
Approved by City Attorney: --1'-IT----
Checked by: L. Anderson-Ogilvie 
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EXHIBIT 1 
SALEM I-ITSTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 
Salem, Oregon 
2010-2020 
Figure 1: Liberty Street, Looking south from Chemeketa Street 
This project has been funded with the assistance of a matching grant-in-aid from 
the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service. 
Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful 
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any 
person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, 
activity, or facility operated by a recipient of Federal assistance should write to: 
Office of Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, D.C. 20240. 
Prepared by Northwest History Matters 
Rosalind Keeney 
Julie Osborne 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
Summary of 2010 Salem History Preservation Plan ..................................................................................... 1 
Glossary of Terms and Acronyms ............................................................................................................. , .. 5 
Chapter 1- Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 7 
Why Historic Preservation is Important. ........................................................................................................ 7 
Historic Preservation Plan Purpose ......... .............................................. .............. .. .... ...... .. ... .............. ............ B 
Historic Resources in Salem ......................... .......... ......................................................... .............................. . 9 
Chapter 2 - Brief History of Salem, Oregon ............................................................................................... 14 
Chapter 3 - Existing Historic Resources Management Program ................................................................. 18 
Comprehensive Plan .............................................................. ......... ...... ....................................................... 18 
Development Code- Chapter 120A Historic Preservation ........... ............................................................... 18 
Development Design Handbook ........................... ....................................................................................... 20 
Current Review Process ............................................................................................ ......... .......................... 22 
Historic Landmarks Commission ....................................................... ................................... .. ...................... 23 
Existing Incentive Programs for Listed Historic Buildings ........................................................... ...... ......... .. 23 
Federal and State Incentives ............................................................. ................. .......................................... 24 
Work Plans .......................................... .................................................................... ..................................... 24 
Outreach, Education, and Website .............................................................................................................. 24 
Chapter 4: The Planning Process and Methodology for Developing the Historic Preservation Plan .......... 26 
Chapter 5 -Goals, Strategies, Action Items, and Implementation Steps and Timelines ............................. 32 
Goals and Priorities for Preservation Programs ............................. ....... .................. ............................. ...... .32 
Goal/. Improve the application and review process and revise the historic preservation code and design 
guidelines ............................................................. ...................................... .............. .................................... 33 
A. STRATEGY: Improve Design Review Process ............................. ...................... ...... ........... ........... .... .. . 33 
B. STRATEGY: Revise Regulations: ......................... .............. .............................................. .................... 36 
C. STRATEGY: Develop coordination and improve communication methods ........................................ 38 
Goa/2: Develop a Public Outreach and Education Program ................................................................ ..... . .41 
A. STRATEGY: Provide Technical and Design Assistance and Information ........................................... .41 
B. STRATEGY: Provide Training ............. .. ....................................... ........................ ............. .... ........ ..... .. 42 
C. STRATEGY: Develop Real Estate Disclosure Process ........................................................................ .. 43 
Goal3: Develop Economic Recognition Incentives ..................................................................................... .44 
A. STRATEGY: Develop Economic Incentives ....................... ........... ..... ........... ........ .......................... .... .. .45 
B. STRATEGY: Recognize Salem's Historic Resources ................................................................... ........ .46 
Goa/4: Survev and Designate Salem's Historic Resources .......................................... .................. .. ........... 48 
A. STRATEGY: Identify Cultural Resources Through Surveys ...................................... ...... ....... .... ..... .... .. 49 
B. STRATEGY: Designate Cultural Resources ............ ................... ................... ....................................... 50 
Goa/5: Promote Heritage Tourism and Local Historv ...................... ................................... .................... .... 52 
A. STRATEGY: Promote heritage tourism through stronger cooperation .............................................. 53 
B. STRATEGY: Enhance and promote the value of heritage tourism ... .. .... .. ........ ...... .. ............... ........... 54 
C. STRATEGY: Enhance the educational value of Salem's local heritage assets ................................... .. 54 
D. STRATEGY: Help find funding sources for heritage tourism ........................................................... .... 55 
Chapter 6- Implementation Plan and Recommended Code Revisions ..................................................... 56 
Implementation Matrix ...................................... .......... ...................................... ........ .............................. 57 
Goa/1. Improve the process and revise the historic preservation code and design guidelines .................. 57 
A. Strategy: Improve Design Review Process ........................................................................ ................. ...... 57 
B. Strategy: Revise Regulations ............. ................. ........ .. ................... ...... .............. ............................. ...... 58 
C. Strategy: Develop coordination and improve communication methods ........................ ......................... 59 
Goal2. Develop a Public Outreach and Education Program .................................... ................................... 61 
A. Strategy: Provide technical and design assistance and information ............... .. .. ......... .... ........ ............... 61 
B. Strategy: Provide training ............... ...... ............ ......... .. .. .... ...... ................................................. .......... .. ... 61 
C. Strategy: Develop real estate disclosure process ........ ............. ........ .. .... .. .............. .............. ................... 62 
Goal3. Develop Economic and Recognition Incentives Program ..................................................... ........... 64 
A.Strotegy: Develop economic and recognition incentives ............................................... ........................... 64 
B. Strategy: Recognize Solem's Historic Resources ......................... .......... .. ..... ............................................ 65 
Goal4: Survey and Designate Salem's Historic Resources .................................................................... .. ... 67 
A. Strategy: Identify cultural resources through surveys ........................... .. .............................. .... .... .... .. ... 67 
B.Strotegy: Designate Cultural Resources ..... .. ................................................. ........... .............. .... ............. 68 
GoalS. Promote Heritage Tourism and Local History ......................................... ....................................... . 70 
A. Strategy: Promote heritage tourism through stronger cooperation ..................... .. ............ ...... ........ ..... 70 
B. Strategy: Enhance and promote the value of heritage tourism .... ................................................ .... .... . 71 
C. Strategy: Enhance the educational value of Salem's heritage assets ..................................................... 72 
D. Strategy: Help find funding sources for heritage tourism ...... .............. .... ............................................... 72 
Recommended Code Revisions ........................................................................................... ..... ................. 73 
Reference List ............................................. ............. ....... ................................................ .............. ............ 81 
List of Figures 
Figure 1: Liberty Street, Looking south from Chemeketa Street (Cover Page)1 
Figure 2: Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, Built 1918 .. .... ..... ..................... .. .. ............................ 4 
Figure 3: Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, Card Room, Mission Mi11 .... .......................... 6 
Figure 4: Marion County Courthouse, Built c. 1890, Demolished 1952 .. .. ........ .............. ....... ...... 7 
Figure 5: Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, Built 1846 ...... ....... ...... ... .. ... .. ...... ........................................ 8 
Figure 6: Gaiety Hill/Bush's Pasture Park Historic District, 1878-1938 .. .... .. ... ... .. ... ..... .. ........... 10 
Figure 7: Court Street-Chemeketa Street Historic District, 1860-1937 ................ ........... .... ...... 11 
Figure 8: Salem Downtown Historic District, Period of Significance 1867-1950 ....................... 12 
Figure 9: Oregon State Hospital Historic District, Period of Significance 1883-1957 ................ 13 
Figure 10: Commercial & State, Downtown Salem, 1892 ... ... .. .......... .... .... ...... ............... .......... 14 
Figure 11: Stern wheel boat, Willamette River, Union Street Railroad Bridge, Built 1912 .. ........ 16 
Figure 12: Reed Opera House, Built 1869 ............. ..................... ... .. ....... ... .... ... .......... ...... ....... 18 
Figure 13: c.1915 House in Fairmount Neighborhood ..... .............................................. .... ...... . 19 
Figure 14: Review Process Flow Chart, Design Development Handbook, 2010 ... .................... 20 
Figure 15: Elsinore Theater, Built 1926 ......... ............... .................... ............ ........ ....... .... ....... .. 22 
Figure 16: Fairmount Neighborhood .......................... ......... .... ... ......... ... .. ... ... .... ....... ...... ...... ... 25 
Figure 17: Roundtable Meeting, March 4, 2010, Reed Opera House .. ............ ........ .. ............... 26 
Figure 18: Front Page, Statesman Journal Article, April 11 , 2010 ....... .. .................................. . 28 
Figure 19: c. 1925 House, Gaiety Hill Bush's Pasture Park Historic District ........... .................. 33 
Figure 20: Liberty Street between Court and State .. .. ... ................... ........ ............. .. ............ ..... 33 
Figure 21 : Liberty & Mission, Buildings Demolished 2010 ................ ........................ ... .......... ... 36 
Figure 22: Examples of graphics for Design Guidelines .................... .............. ............. .... .. ...... 37 
Figure 23: Union Street Railroad Bridge, Grand Opening, April 2009 ....................... ... ............ .41 
Figure 24: Near Court & Liberty, Photo c.1950 ....... .. .... .. ....... .. ................................................. 43 
Figure 25: c.191 0 House, Grant Neighborhood (Local Landmark, Office Use) ......................... 44 
Figure 26: Salem is a Preserve America Community, .. .. ........ ...... ... ............... .......................... 46 
Figure 27: c.1915 House in Grant Neighborhood .. ........... .... ....................... .. ......... .......... ... .... .48 
Figure 28: Team of Archaeologists ..... .... ................ ... ..... ... ... .. ....... ............... .... ... .. , .... ............ . 50 
Figure 29: Dr. Luke Port House (Oeepwood Estates), Built 1894 .............. .... ........................... 52 
List of Appendices: 
Appendix A- Opinion Survey Documents 
1. Historic Landmarks Commission Survey Questions 
2. Public Survey Questions 
3. Response Comments 
4. Results Graphics 
Appendix 8 -Technical Advisory Committee Information 
1. Application and Review Process 
2. Concept Discussion Information 
3. Neighborhood Resources Table 
4. Partnerships Heritage Tourism and Public History 
5. Priority results tables 
6. Regulations and Incentives 
Appendix C - Media 
1. Statesman Journal Article Apri l 11 
2. City of Salem media release_01 19 90 
3. City of Salem media release_07 14 90 
4. Postcard 
5. Round table flyer 3 
Appendix D - Presentation 
1. Joint Work Session, City Council , Planning Commission, Historic 
Landmarks Commission 
Appendix E - Sample Forms 
1. Albany Grant program and form 
2. Alexandria, VA Archaeology Info 
3. Ashland Demolition 
4. Certificate of Appropriateness examples 
5. Disclosure Letter 
6. Phoenix Design Guidelines 
7. Site Design Guidelines from Boulder, CO 
Appendix F- Existing Historic Resource Management Program Matrix 
Appendix G - Salem Historic Resources Inventory List 
Appendix H - Reference List of Historic Preservation Websites 
Acknowledgements 
Thanks to the following individuals for providing their time, commitment and 
expertise to the development of the Salem Historic Preservation Plan. Without 
their assistance the task of comprehensively addressing the historic preservation 
issues and concerns of the citizens and City staff for Salem could not have been 
completed. Special thanks to the Mission Mill Museum and the Roger Yost for 
hosting meetings at their buildings and to the Salem Statesman Journal for 
keeping the public informed about the plan. 
Salem Historic Landmarks Commission (2010) 
Gene Bolante Chane Griggs 
lan Johnson Doug Lethin 
Brian McKinley Ellen Miller 
Kristi Neznanski Kurt Roedel 
Joy Sears, Chair 
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) 
Figure 2: Technical Advisory 
Committee Meeting, Card Room, 
Mission Mill 
Suzi Bicknell, Executive Director, Go Downtown Salem 
Peter Booth, Director, Willamette Heritage Center · 
David Fox, Member, Salem Planning Commission 
Paul Gehlar, Downtown Property Owner, PDQ Investments, LLC 
Virginia Green, Salem Heritage Network 
Christopher Hackett, Grant Neighborhood Association 
Lola Hackett, Grant Neighborhood Association 
Nadine Heusser, South Central Association of Neighbors 
Roger Heusser, South Central Association of Neighbors 
Graciela Howard, General Public 
Jan Johnson, Member, HLC 
Leah McMillan, Southeast Salem Neighborhood Association 
Eleanor Miller, Northeast Neighbors 
Kurt Roedel, Member, HLC 
Paul Sturzinger, Contractor, Custom Building Improvements Inc. 
Salem Community Development City Staff 
Vickie Woods, Community Development Director 
Glenn Gross, Planning Director 
Kimberli Fitzgerald, Historic Preservation Planner 
Ken Eatwell, Building and Safety Inspector 
Lisa Anderson-Ogilvie, Associate Planner 
Debra Meaghers, Staff Assistant 
Alan Kessler, Technology Support 
Summary of 2010 Salem History Preservation Plan 
The City Council Goals, the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan, the Planning 
Division Mission Statement, and Salem Vision 2020 goals, all contain language 
indicating that historic preservation is important to the City of Salem. 
Historic buildings, sites and objects are the tangible reminders of a community's 
past and are the primary components of "cultural identity." The presence of 
familiar, beautiful landmarks gives people a kind of emotional anchor as well as a 
sense of orientation to what is around them. Historic preservation provides 
economic, environmental, and cultural and education benefits to Salem, and 
provides the stage for heritage tourism. 
This Historic Preservation Plan furthers the City's commitment to historic 
preservation. In addition reviewing all the existing applicable plans, codes and 
processes related to historic preservation in the City of Salem, a needs 
assessment was developed through extensive public outreach including public 
meetings and on-line survey, monthly meetings of the Technical Advisory 
Committee, and e-mail messages to neighborhood associations and other 
stakeholders. The plan compiles the overall vision for historic preservation in 
Salem and provides strategic guidance for how the City can maintain, strengthen, 
and expand its preservation activities in a manner that is consistent with other 
City objectives to identify and maximize mutual benefits. It also recommends 
possible solutions to identified needs in the existing program such as improved 
design guidelines and new incentive programs. 
Chapters 1 through 4 discuss the plan's purpose, a brief history of Salem, an 
overview of the existing historic preservation program, and describe the 
methodology. Chapter 5 describes the 5 goals and Chapter 6 includes a 
proposed implementation plan, which includes strategies, actions, and timelines 
designed to achieve the vision and goals. 
How the Goals will help the Historic Preservation Program in Salem 
The primary areas of concern were: 
• Revising regulations 
• Expanding education and outreach 
• Developing incentives 
• Enhancing heritage tourism and local history and developing partnerships 
with other heritage groups, and 
• Protecting neighborhood resources 
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The Historic Preservation Plan provides recommendations for: 
• Streamlining and reducing the review time for processing Historic 
Preservation applications by clarifying the ordinance and design 
guidelines 
• Providing technical assistance and educating property owners and the 
Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) members about the best practices 
for rehabilitation of historic properties 
• Providing guidelines specific to non-contributing buildings in historic 
districts 
• Developing a residential rehabilitation grant program 
• Acknowledging examples of good rehabilitation projects 
• Surveying and expanding the inventory of historic resources throughout 
Salem 
• Developing an Archaeology program 
• Developing a preservation-friendly citywide relationship with heritage 
tourism and museums 
Brief overview of the Goals 
Goal/. Improve the application and review process and revise the historic 
preservation code and design guidelines 
Some of the confl ict that arises around preservation issues stems from the length 
and seemingly complicated design review process. This goal identifies a number 
of areas where the review process can be streamlined and handled 
administratively, rather than requiring that the HLC review every aspect of a 
project. Streamlining the process should not only make the review process more 
user-friendly, but it should also free up HLC and staff time to devote to 
preservation activities other than regulations, such as education and promotional 
activities. There are three major components of this goal. 
• Improve the process by providing faster service and reducing review time, 
providing technical and design assistance prior to application, and 
developing options for mitigating unavoidable adverse effects to historic 
properties. 
• Revise the historic preservation ordinance, clarify the design guidelines, 
and maintain reference lists. 
• Improve communication by coordinating regularly with other city 
departments, provide training for city staff about historic preservation, and 
expand training opportunities for HLC. 
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Goal//. Develop a Public Outreach and Education Program 
To promote an understanding of the historic preservation goals and requirements 
by providing public outreach is vital for a successful program. The strategies 
proposed in this goal build upon existing information. By expanding the program 
to include more brochures, workshops, and easily accessible information on the 
Internet, less confusion and frustration will occur, and more successful projects 
will be completed. 
The three primary components of this goal include: 
• Assisting the public by providing technical and design assistance, revising 
and expanding information included in the fact sheets on historic 
preservation, and enhancing the website. 
• Training for property owners, contractors and developers. 
• Developing a notification process, preparing handouts for realtors, 
attending realtor meetings, and assisting with open houses for historic 
properties. 
Goa/Ill. Develop Economic and Recognition Incentives Program 
Successful historic preservation programs need to make available positive 
incentives, providing property owners financial and technical tools that help 
preserve historic properties. In addition, incentive programs to establish good 
relationships between public and private concerns by letting the property owner 
know that if they take of care of their property, the public will reward their efforts. 
They help to compensate owners who feel they have been over burdened by 
historic preservation ordinances. 
The goal includes two components: 
• Educating property owners about existing incentives, developing a 
residential grant program, and identifying incentives within city processes. 
• Recognizing and honoring best practices and good preservation projects, 
pursuing statewide and national recognition, and maintaining a list of 
projects and awards. 
Goal IV: Survey and Recognize Salem's Historic Resources 
Architectural historic resource surveys are a vital tool for historic preservation 
planning and informing the community about the types of historic properties that 
exist in a city and the extent to which such properties maintain their historic 
integrity. They provide important information for evaluating applications for 
modifications to historic properties, and the condition of specific neighborhoods, 
buildings, sites, and landscapes. With a good inventory, the recognition of 
historic resources can be accomplished. 
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Two components are emphasized in this goal: 
• Conducting surveys by establishing criteria and identifying areas for 
survey, establishing funding priorities, and beginning an archaeological 
site survey project. 
• Encouraging National Register nominations, developing thematic 
nominations, and designating archaeological sites. 
Goal V. Promote Heritage Tourism and Local History 
Historic resources are the backdrop for telling and experiencing the unique story, 
history and development of an area. Heritage tourism is an important tool to bring 
preservation and economic development together. Salem enjoys an abundance 
of beautiful scenery and historic places that attract all types of visitors. Heritage 
tourism contributes to Salem's economy by generating revenue, creating new 
jobs, and providing opportunities for small businesses. 
This goal focuses on four aspects: 
• Encouraging heritage tourism through stronger cooperation and 
developing mutual promotions. 
• Improving heritage products and experiences and help facilitate a survey 
of the economic value of heritage tourism. 
• Enhancing the value of heritage assets through development of historic 
preservation curricula. 
• Assisting in locating funds to support the heritage community. 
Figure 3: Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, Built 1918 
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Glossary of Terms and Acronyms 
Adverse Effect: An adverse effect- is found when an undertaking may alter, 
directly or indirectly, any of the characteristics of a historic property that qualify 
the property for inclusion in the National Register in a manner that would diminish 
the integrity of the property's location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, 
feeling, or association. 
Alteration: The addition to, removal of, removal from, or physical modification of, 
an exterior part of a historic resource, excluding color selection or ordinary 
maintenance or repair of exterior features not involving a change in design, 
material or outward appearance. 
Archeological Resource: Sites containing material remains of past human life 
or activity that are significant for their potential contribution to the understanding 
of history or pre-history. 
Certified Local Government (CLG): The Certified Local Government Program 
is a preservation partnership between local, state and national governments 
focused on promoting historic preservation at the grass roots level. The program 
is jointly administered by the National Park Service (NPS) and the State Historic 
Preservation Office (SHPO). Salem was certified because it has a qualified 
historic preservation commission, has a historic preservation ordinance that 
allows for the designation and protection of historic properties, maintains a 
system for the survey and inventory of local historic resources, and provides for 
public participation in the local historic preservation program, including 
participation in the National Register process. CLG are active partners in the 
Federal Historic Preservation Program and the opportunities it provides. 
Certification of Appropriateness (COA}: An official certificate that indicates 
that all City codes, ordinances and design guidelines have been met and the 
historic preservation project has been approved by all necessary departments. 
Demolition by Neglect: The destruction of a building through abandonment or 
lack of maintenance. 
Heritage Umbrella Organization: An organization that includes the membership 
of many separate groups or organizations that have similar interests and needs 
for the combined benefit of all organizations. 
Historic Contributing: Properties existing during the period of significance that 
have retained sufficient integrity to convey the history of the district and 
contribute to its character. 
Historic Non-Contributing: Properties existing during the period of significance 
which have been so altered that their integrity has been compromised to the 
point that in their current condition they no longer convey the history of the district 
or contribute to its character. 
Historic Preservation Officer: A person who meets the Secretary of the 
Interiors Standards as a Historic Preservation Professional and the one 
designated by the city as the city staff to oversee the Historic Preservation Plan. 
Historic Resource: Buildings, structures, sites, objects, or districts listed in the 
National Register of Historic Places or listed as a local historic resource by a 
resolution or ordinance of the city council. 
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In-Kind Replacement: A project that may replace a specific part of an existing 
building but does so using the same materials, design and use. 
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA): An Act passed by congress and 
becoming law in 1966 concerned with sites of historic and archaeological 
interest. It requires any government agency to evaluate the impact of any 
government-funded construction project through a process known as the Section 
106 Review. 
National Register of Historic Places (NRHP): The official national list of 
districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects worthy of preservation, 
authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act. 
Non-historic non-contributing: Properties that did not exist during the period of 
significance. 
Rehabilitation: The act or process of making possible a compatible use for a 
property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions 
or features, which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values. 
Salem's Revised Code Chapter 120A: The Historic preservation ordinance in 
the City Development Code. 
Salem Historic Landmark Commission (HLC): The commission authorized 
through the City Code Chapter 120A to oversee Salem's Historic Preservation 
Program. 
Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation: The Secretary of the 
Interior, which is responsible for establishing treatment for historic buildings for 
the programs that the Department of the Interior oversees and for advising 
Federal agencies, has established four treatment approaches concerning historic 
properties listed in or eligible for listing in the NRHP. The four treatment 
approaches are preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction. The 
Standards are intended to promote responsible treatment of historical buildings 
and a philosophical consistency to projects. 
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO): Created in 1966 under Section 101 
of the National Historic Preservation Act to survey and recognize historic 
properties, review nominations for properties to be included in the National 
Register of Historic Places, review impacts to projects (undertakings) on National 
Register-listed and eligible properties as well as supporting federal organizations, 
state and local governments, and private sector. The Oregon SHPO is located in 
Salem. 
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC): A citizen group that included historic 
preservation professionals, representatives from neighborhood organizations, 
museum staff, local historian, and contractors, as well as City staff formed to 
advise the preparation of the Salem 2010 Historic Preservation Plan. 
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Chapter 1- Introduction 
Why Historic Preservation is Important 
In research across the United States, in addition to the beauty of historic 
buildings there four (4) more reasons why historic preservation is important. They 
are economic, environmental, cultural and educational, all of which are 
inextricably connected to one another. 
Economic 
•Local historic districts stabilize and often increase property values by conveying 
an image of neighborhood quality 
•Historic rehabilitation creates thousands of local, high paying, and high skilled 
jobs every year. In 2008 historic rehabilitation created 58,000 new jobs across 
the United States. 
•Heritage tourists' travels provide hundreds of millions of tax dollars, and billions 
for the hospitality and travel industries. 
•Rehabilitation usually costs less than new construction. 
Figure 4: Marion County Courthouse, Built c. 1890, 
Demolished 1952 
Cultural 
Environmentai/Sustainability 
•Historic rehabilitation is 
green. It reduces waste and 
saves energy while 
preserving cultural heritage, 
recycles existing materials 
and utilizes existing 
infrastructure. Reusing a 
5,000 sq. ft. building saves 
the carbon consumed by 85 
·homes in one year. 
•Reusing historic buildings 
reduces adverse·effects of 
sprawling growth and 
reduces waste. 
•Tangible reminders in the form of historic buildings increase sense of pride in a 
community and is a component of 'cultural identity' 
•Buildings are the most prominent artifacts on the cultural landscape and the 
centers of human activity 
•The presence of familiar, beautiful landmarks gives people a kind of emotional 
anchor as well as a sense of orientation to what is around them 
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Educational 
•Places like the Mission Mill 
Museum, the Gilbert House, 
Oeepwood Estates and Bush 
House provide inspirational 
models of excellence for 
today's youth and give 
visitors a peek at the City's 
people, events and 
successes. 
•Historic buildings teach us 
about our ancestors and what 
was important to them. 
Historic Preservation Plan Purpose 
Figure 5: Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, Built 1846 
Historic preservation issues come up every day in the actions and decisions for a 
wide variety of Salem's elected officials and agencies as well as for property 
owners. From land use plans for older neighborhoods, to street and sidewalk 
improvements in historic districts, to redevelopment projects in the industrial and 
commercial cores, to planning and maintenance of City and State owned historic 
sites and parks, historic preservation concerns need immediate action and long 
range planning. 
With funds made available from the State Historic Preservation Office through a 
Certified Local Government (CLG) grant, matched by city funds, in January, 
2010, the Salem Community Development Department initiated an effort to 
prepare a 10 Year Historic Preservation Plan and to update the historic 
preservation code. This plan is intended to advance the City of Salem's goal of 
preserving significant historic resources in Oregon's state capitol and to provide a 
vehicle for balancing historic preservation with other important City goals and 
remedy inconsistencies within City plans and policies that may have resulted in 
unnecessary conflicts between preservation other City objectives. 
Historic Preservation in Salem began in 1985 when the City established its first 
Historic Preservation Ordinance to help protect properties that were listed in the 
National Register of Historic Places and properties that had been identified in the 
City's inventory of historic resources that had been adopted in 1984. The 
program began as part of the State of Oregon's Natural Resources, Scenic and 
Historic Areas, and Open Spaces Goal 5 of the Land Conservation and 
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Development Laws (OAR660-15-0000 (5)) that required all jurisdictions to 
evaluate and protect the historic resources of each community. The Historic 
Landmarks Commission (HLC) was created at that time and tasked with 
maintaining the City's local historic register, conducting alteration reviews for 
historic buildings, reviewing local and National Register nominations, reviewing 
funding applications for historic preservation, making recommendations to City 
Council on matters of historic preservation, developing educational programs, 
and creating public pride and awareness of the importance of historic landmarks 
to the community (SRC 20C.050). 
The Community Development Department hired consultants from Northwest 
History Matters to review the existing historic preservation program and prepare 
a Salem Historic Preservation Plan. The purpose of the CLG grant was to work 
with city staff, the HLC and a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to: 
• Summarize all of the existing applicable plans, codes and processes 
relating to historic preservation in the City of Salem; 
• Complete a needs assessment to consist of public meetings and a survey 
of historic property owners and stakeholders to identify which existing 
codes and historic processes work well and which ones do not; 
• Develop a historic preservation plan that will identify needs and outline 
proposed solutions in the existing program such as improving design 
guidelines and developing incentive programs; and 
• Make recommendations for revisions to the zoning ordinance and design 
review guidelines and standards. 
Historic Resources in Salem 
There are four historic districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 
Salem that include more than 400 buildings, and approximately1 00 individual 
locally historically and architecturally significant buildings. The four districts are 
Court Street-Chemeketa Street Historic District, Downtown Historic District, 
Gaiety Hill Bush Pasture Park Historic District, Oregon State Hospital Historic 
District. 
See Appendix H for a complete list of listed historic resources. The following 
maps show the boundaries and location of the four historic districts. 
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Figure 6: Gaiety Hill/Bush's Pasture Park Historic District, Period of Significance 
1878-1938 
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Figure 7: Court Street-Chemeketa Street Historic District, Period of Significance 1860-1937 
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Figure 8: Salem Downtown Historic District, Period of Significance 1867-1950 
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Figure 9: Oregon State Hospital Historic District, Period of Significance 1883-
1957 
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Chapter 2 - Brief History of Salem, Oregon 
111ls Is the ·llh of July PnrmJc In Salem, In 1892. 
Figure 10: Commercial & State, Downtown Salem, 1892 
Salem, the capital city of Oregon, is the second largest city in the State after 
Portland. The city also serves as the county seat of Marion County, which is one 
of the most culturally rich and agriculturally important counties in the state. The 
city is located on the east and west banks of the Willamette River in the center of 
the heart of the Willamette valley lying 4 7 miles south of Portland and 
approximately an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from 
the ocean beaches to the west. Salem's population, July 2008 was 154,510. 
The first inhabitants of the Willamette Valley were members of the Kalapuya 
Tribe that lived in the area from the Willamette River Falls on the north to the 
Umpqua Valleys on the south for more than 5,000 years. They had a semi-
nomadic lifestyle and traveled the Willamette River in dugout canoes gathering 
food, hunting, fishing and building camps and villages along waterways and 
areas where the food and conditions sustained their needs. 
It is estimated that over 80,000 Kalapuya Indians once resided in the Valley, but 
diseases, such as smallpox and malaria, introduced in the area by Euro-
American explorers and traders in the early nineteenth century, decimated their 
population . By the time the Kalapuya were moved to the Grand Ronde 
Reservation in the 1850s, they numbered fewer than 1,000. Descendents of the 
Kalapuya continue to live in the area and many are members of the 
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. 
Permanent American settlement of Salem began when Jason Lee established a 
Methodist mission in the 1837-1840. When Lee and his followers arrived they 
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encountered a small group of European settlers living in the area who were 
primarily former employees of the Hudson Bay Company. Lee's first mission was 
located north of Salem, in an area known today as Wheatland, but he soon 
moved the facility to Mill Creek, near present-day Broadway and "D" streets in 
1840. That same year Reverend Alvin F. Waller began the construction of a mill 
on that site for both lumber and wheat. One year later Jason Lee's house and a 
parsonage were built, becoming the first buildings constructed of milled lumber in 
Salem. The Methodist missionaries organized the Oregon Institute, an institution 
of higher learning in 1842, using a building constructed for the Indian Manual 
Labor School (also started in 1842) as their first building. The institute eventually 
became Willamette University. 
The Mission was dismantled in 1844 under directions from the Methodist Mission 
Board. The remaining missionaries acquired land claims around the mission site. 
Included in this group were William H. Wilson, David Leslie, A. F. Waller, H. H. 
Judson and J. L. Parrish. In 1846, in an effort to raise money to support the 
Oregon Institute (Willamette University), the city was platted. The blocks were 
300 by 350 feet with alleys, and the streets were 99 feet wide. The first lot was 
sold July 10, 1847 to Nancy M. Thornton, wife of the Supreme Court Justice John 
Quinn Thornton. 
The town was originally called Chemeketa, an Indian name meaning resting or 
meeting place. The first post office was established in 1849 with J. B. McClane 
serving as postmaster. By 1850 the town was renamed Salem, either by David 
Leslie, a missionary originally from Salem, Massachusetts, or by William Wilson, 
using an Anglicized version of the Hebrew word meaning "peace". An early plat 
map shows a town layout consisting of 13 blocks by 5 blocks running parallel to 
the Willamette River in a north-east to south-west axis. Although designated the 
territorial capital in 1851, Salem did not become the official capital of Oregon until 
1855, after some competition with Marysville (now Corvallis). 
Crucial to settlement of the Willamette Valley was the passage of the Donation 
Land Law passed by Congress in September 1850 which offered free land and 
encouraged new settlers to come to the area. As the community matured, 
residents built Salem's first schools, churches, industries, and agricultural 
enterprises. 
Oregon became the 33rd state of the Union on February 14, 1859, and in 1864 
voters reaffirmed the selection of Salem as its capital. The first state capitol 
building was constructed and destroyed by fire in 1855. The governor, 
legislature, and Supreme Court conducted official business in several downtown 
Salem locations. Construction on the second capitol (on the same site) did not 
begin until 1872. 
Steamboat transportation on the Willamette River was the major source of 
transportation to and from Salem during 1851-1872, when the railroad was 
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completed from Portland to Salem. The boats carried passengers, mail, and 
outbound freight including agricultural goods to and from Salem. Inbound goods 
were unloaded at a dock on Pringle Creek near today's Ferry and Commercial 
streets. Some of these goods were sold in the city's first retail stores while other 
cargo was sent by ferry to towns along the Willamette River. 
Salem had a daily stage to Portland as early as 1855. In 1859 a weekly line of 
mail coaches began operating between Salem and Eugene with a charge of 
$6.00 each way. A weekly stage service between Oregon City and Jacksonville 
and bi-monthly mail service was also in place by 1859. State travel for 
passengers and mail continued until taken over by train service in 1872. 
Salem's population grew to 
2,500 by 1880. The city's 
growth was accelerated by the 
expansion of agriculture and 
logging, and the continued 
development of national and 
international markets. Food 
processing plants and woolen 
mills, such as the Thomas Kay 
Woolen Mill, formed the basis 
of Salem's economy. 
A bridge replaced the ferry 
across the Willamette River in 
1886. Two years later, ten 
arch lights illuminated 
downtown streets for the first time, 
and in 1890 two electric streetcars 
began making a two-and-one- . 
Figure 11: Stern wheel boat on the Willamette 
River at the Union Street Railroad Bridge, Built 
1912 
quarter mile circuit. Although the local economy stalled during the severe 1890 
flood. and the national economic depression of 1893-1897, the city's economic 
growth continued into the 1880s and 1890s. 
Between 1900 and 1920, Salem's population tripled. The first automobile arrived 
in 1902 and the city began paving its streets in 1907. By 1913, the Southern 
Pacific operated seven mainline passenger trains through Salem each day, and 
the Oregon Electric made ten runs per day between Portland and Eugene, its 
tracks going right down the center of High Street. 
In 1920, the first radio stations began broadcasting, the Oregon Pulp and Paper 
Company began operations near Pringle Creek, medical services expanded with 
the opening of Salem General Hospital, and in 1923 the city established its first 
full-time municipal fire department. 
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The 1930s brought the first municipal water system and Salem's first dial 
telephone system was installed in 1931 . In 1935 the capitol was destroyed by fire 
on April 25, and rebuilt in 1937-38 with the help of funds from Roosevelt's New 
Deal programs. The State Library building was also constructed in the 1930s with 
Public Works Administration funds. 
By 1938 Salem's population was approximately 29,000 and more than 75 
industries were based in Salem. More than 65 percent of Salem residents owned 
their own home. In 1940 the city's population grew to 30,908. Salem adopted the 
City Manager-Council form of government in 1947 and in 1949 Salem annexed 
the adjoining community of West Salem in Polk County, which had been 
independent city since 1913. 
Although the Great Depression of the 1930s forced many residents from their 
jobs, Salem's economy was on the rebound as the new decade began and with 
the influx of soldiers training for World War II and their needs in nearby Camp 
Adair in Benton County. The returning World War II veterans greatly expanded 
the population and entire subdivisions sprang up in the city. 
By 1950 the population jumped to 43,100, the largest increase in the state 
capital's population since the 1890s. The Marion County Courthouse was built in 
1952. Salem received its first television signals that same year. In 1953 the 
Capital Journal and Oregon Statesman newspapers merged business operations 
but continued as separate publications. The postwar years saw the construction 
of Interstate 5, on the east side of the city. Salem's roots in the lumber and textile 
industries gradually gave way to high technology. In 1989, Siltec, a computer 
chip manufacturer, established a facil ity. 
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Chapter 3 - Existing Historic Resources Management Program 
To understand how to improve the historic resources management program, an 
overview of the current planning documents, regulations, processes, incentives, 
and participants and their roles, was prepared to provide a basis from which to 
develop goals, recommendations and actions. The following summary is 
included to inform both current and future staff, volunteers, consultants, and the 
public at large about the program, as it exists in 2010. See Appendix G, the 
Existing Historic Resources Management Program Matrix. 
Comprehensive Plan 
One section of the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan provides the broad, 
underlying statement regarding significant resources in the city of Salem. 
Identified areas of significant architectural, archeological, natural, ecological, 
historic or scenic value ... shall be protected for future generations. 
Comments: The comprehensive 
plan provides limited support for 
the city's historic preservation 
program. It is recommended that 
the Historic Preservation Plan be 
referenced as the underlying 
document to further the goal of 
protecting architectural, 
archeological, and historic areas. 
Development Code- Chapter 
120A Historic Preservation 
This chapter of the zoning code 
provides definitions, how to 
Figure 12: Reed Opera House, Built 1869 
designate historic resources, prohibited uses in historic districts, and the 
demolition process. It also describes the applicability of design review and 
establishes the types of review as it relates to the scope of the project. 
_, 
Type 1: Review by Planning Administrator or designee - administrative, no 
public hearing. For projects that are limited in scope or minor alterations 
on the rear or interior side yard, not visible from the public right-of-way and 
no increase in building footprint or massing. 
Type II: Review by the HLC based upon the standards in the Development 
Design Handbook administrative, no public hearing; application submitted 
at least three weeks prior to meeting. For projects that are limited in scope 
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or minor alterations on the rear or interior side yard , not visible from the 
public right-of-way and no increase in building footprint or massing. 
Type Ill: Review performed by the HLC based upon the guidelines in the 
Development Design Handbook- discretionary, a public hearing, notice 
and opportunity for appeal; application submitted at least 30 days prior to 
meeting. 
Comments: The levels of review provide some flexibility for the applicant when 
developing a project. The areas of concern related to the types of review are: 
Type I review is too limited in scope. With qualified historic preservation staff, a 
broader range of projects should be able to be reviewed by staff. 
The process takes too long. Applicants are required to submit their applications 
30 days prior to the next HLC meeting. Revising the process to shorten the 
application period would shorten the process. 
Figure 13: c.1915 House in Fairmount Neighborhood 
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Development Design Handbook 
The Salem design process allows an applicant to select either (1) adherence to 
prescribed and detailed specific design standards, or (2) review of the project 
through more flexible design review guidelines. The design handbook covers 
eight separate types of development. Chapter 5 of the Handbook contains 
design guidelines and standards for Historic Resources. 
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Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 20 
Comments: The standards are meant to be prescriptive, and by comparison, the 
guidelines are meant to provide more flexibility. Rehabilitating historic buildings 
is by its nature difficult to prescribe due to the fact that the buildings already exist, 
have distinctive and varied characteristics, and cannot be measured with the 
certainty one has with new construction. Consequently, the standards are nearly 
as vague as the guidelines, and provide little guidance for the HLC members to 
make decisions. 
• The first section is devoted to "General Development Requirements, 
Existing Buildings, Structure, Sites, Objects and Districts." This chapter 
applies to all listed buildings in Salem, including individually listed as a 
local landmark or in the National Register of Historic Places, or as part of 
a historic district. The guidelines are based on the Secretary of Interior's 
Standards for Rehabilitation, while the standards have more specific 
requirements about retaining historic materials and design. 
Comments: This section is thought to be too broad in its approach by covering 
all historic buildings in Salem, whether or not they are within a historic district. 
Because a district is a historic resource, and each building within it contributes, or 
does not contribute, to th.e character and significance of the district, it may be 
beneficial to prepare separate sections in the design handbook for residential 
historic districts, the downtown historic district, and for individual resources. 
Additionally, writing separate standards for non-contributing buildings within a 
district will further clarify the requirements. 
• The second section is specific to "Residential Historic Districts, New 
Construction." While the guidelines in this chapter are very broad related 
to massing, setbacks, details, and materials, there is a table with graphics 
that illustrates compatible and not compatible solutions which is more 
specific and instructive for the applying the standards for new construction 
in a residential historic district. 
Comments: Both the guidelines and the standards in this section have proven to 
be difficult to apply. New construction and additions are difficult to design in a 
compatible way without mimicking historic features. Examples of successful 
projects, including photographs and descriptions of the various elements and 
how they meet the requirements, would provide valuable assistance to property 
owners, staff, and HLC members. 
• The third section is specific to the "Historic Core Area, New Construction, 
Awnings, and Signs." Again, the guidelines provide general language 
regarding compatibility, while the standards include more specific 
language about how to design a new building, and what types of awnings 
and signs are permitted. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 21 
Comments: This section is applicable only to certain types of projects in the 
Downtown Historic District. A completely separate section for the Downtown 
Historic District, with all elements included in that one section, would make it 
easier to apply the requirements. Additionally, awnings and signs in residential 
districts are not specifically addressed in any chapter; this should be a 
consideration when new language is being drafted for residential historic districts. 
Current Review Process 
• Applicant discusses project design ..... ~. 
requirements with historic preservation 
planner 
• Applicant selects type of review 
process- guidelines or standards 
• Applicant submits necessary project 
plans 
• Historic preservation planner reviews 
application for completeness, 
o Applies standards for a Type 
I project (administrative 
decision) 
o Prepares staff report, 
presents findings to HLC for 
Types II and Ill projects 
• The HLC reviews the project for 
conformance with design standards 
(Type II) or guidelines (Type Ill) 
• Project is approved, approved with 
conditions, or denied based on 
applicable standards or guidelines 
• If approved, proceed to building permit Figure 15: Elsinore Theater, Built 1926 
process 
• If denied, redesign and resubmit plans or appeal decision to Hearings Officer 
Comments: The biggest complaint from applicants is that the process takes too 
long and is too expensive. The time and cost of an application and the review 
process is the same for every applicant, without any consideration of the scope 
of the project. Suggestions include: 
• Add a level of review that can be accomplished at the counter. 
• Expand the list of projects that can be reviewed as a Type I. 
• Reduce planning fees for smaller projects that would be relative to the 
project cost, structural work, repair work, etc. 
• Develop a process whereby the communication between the planning and 
building divisions is enhanced to ensure approved plans meet building 
code. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 22 
• Reduce the waiting period for review by increasing the number of HLC 
meetings, and/or allowing applications to be submitted just 2 weeks prior 
to a meeting. 
Historic Landmarks Commission 
• Composition- Appointed by mayor after consulting with the chair of the HLC; 
9 members, 5 of which meet the Secretary of Interior's Historic Preservation 
Qualification Standards, to the extent avai lable in the community; remaining 
members are appointed at large; Term - 3 years- after two consecutive 
terms, cannot be reappointed until one full year from date of expiration of 
immediate previous term 
• Functions & Duties: Encourage preservation efforts of individuals and 
groups; create local register; make recommendations to the council; review 
applications for state or federal funds; create public pride and awareness; 
create education programs; recommend ordinance changes; establish 
subcommittees as needed; review National Register nominations; perform 
design review 
Comments: The HLC is spending most of their time reviewing projects for 
conformance to the guidelines or standards. There is an interest and need for 
the HLC to have more time and opportunity to be proactive. 
Existing Incentive Programs for Listed Historic Buildings 
• Toolbox Downtown - A building rehabilitation/restoration program that offers 
property and business owners the opportunity to make improvements to 
historic commercial or mixed-use buildings. Funds available for qualified 
rehabilitation projects: 
o A low interest loan program 
o Fac;:ade Improvement Program offers matching grants 
o Ten-year property tax exemption for qualified rental and owner-
occupied housing units 
• Building Code 
o The 2003 International Existing Building Code includes provisions for 
improving and upgrading existing buildings to conserve resources and 
history 
• Specific Conditional Uses - Considerations: 
o Limited commercial uses in residential neighborhoods, commercial 
uses not permitted in the interior of an RS or RD zone. 
o The building must be on or abutting an arterial or collector street. 
o Adequate parking for the proposed use is available with visual and 
acoustic screening. 
o Use will not have a substantial adverse impact on public health, safety, 
and welfare. 
o The building will not be structurally expanded. 
o Uses Permitted. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 23 
o Additional dwelling units 
o Professional offices 
o Limited Retail/services 
o Other office, service, and retail uses approved by the hearings 
officer as being substantially similar in traffic generation, noise 
generation, parking demand, hours of operation, and other similar 
factors relating to their compatibility with surrounding uses. 
Comments: The toolbox program is for downtown commercial buildings only, 
and residents are interested in having similar opportunities. The building code 
provides some flexibility for retaining historic features. Specific Conditional Uses 
are considered positive on the one hand, but invasive into residential 
neighborhoods on the other and should be evaluated when doing code revisions. 
Federal and State Incentives 
• A Federal Investment Tax Credit program is managed by the State Historic 
Preservation Office (SHPO) that consists of a federal income tax credit, and is 
available, with conditions, for income producing properties that undergo 
rehabilitation. 
• Special Assessment is a state program, also administered by SHPO that 
consists of freezing property taxes for both residential and income-producing 
properties that establish and implement a rehabilitation plan. 
Comments: Providing this information to the general public in a broader sense 
would help many people take advantage of the programs. 
Work Plans 
• The HLC establishes work plans that address short-term projects, long-term 
projects, and volunteer opportunities. The most recent work plan dates from 
2009-2010, and includes: 
o Developing improvements to existing codes and processes 
o Short Term Projects include: Newsletter, public outreach to internal 
city agencies, workshops (e.g. windows), historic preservation month 
observance, brochures for property owners· 
o Long Term Projects include: Fairmount Historic NRHP District 
nomination, better recognition of historic resources, update local 
inventories, ongoing support of railroad bridge/Minto bridge work 
Comments: The Historic Preservation Plan will provide a basis from which 
ongoing work plans can be generated. 
Outreach, Education, and Website 
• The HLC currently has two informational brochures. One is specific to what it 
means to be in a residential historic district, and the other relates to the 
downtown historic district. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 24 
• The HLC produces a quarterly newsletter, with articles relating to historic 
preservation projects and activities, authored by their members. The 
newsletter was first published in summer 2009. 
• The Salem HLC website provides basic information and links regard ing 
historic preservation, zoning ordinance, design guidelines, historic resources 
list, application packets, HLC members, and resource information. 
Comments: The brochures and information on the website need to be updated 
and more accessible. 
Figure 16: Fairmount Neighborhood 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 25 
Chapter 4: The Planning Process and Methodology for Developing 
the Historic Preservation Plan 
This plan was developed through an interactive process that involved and 
incorporated feedback from a variety of groups. In addition to continuing and 
close communication with planning staff, public participation in the planning 
process included the following: 
Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) 
Regular meetings were held with the Historic Landmark Commission charged 
with oversight of the planning process to receive their feedback and direction. 
The HLC is the key decision-making body for the historic preservation program of 
the city. 
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) 
A 15-member citizen advisory committee 
included citizens representing a range of 
backgrounds, interests, and geographic 
areas of the City, including preservation 
architects, historians, contractors, 
heritage tourism specialists, historic 
preservation professionals, neighborhood 
representatives, building division staff, 
and property owners. This volunteer 
group met regularly during the process to 
provide feedback on the content of th is 
plan as it was developed. 
Figure 17: Roundtable Meeting, March 4, 2010, 
Reed Opera House 
Public Meetings 
Two public meeting were held at 
the beginning (March) and end 
(July) of the process to offer 
opportunities for the community 
to describe what they would like 
to see the plan address, help 
shape the goals and policies for 
the plan, and provide feedback 
on the draft plan prior to 
adoption. Also a public work 
session was held with the 
Planning Commission and the City Council (August) to discuss the plan. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 26 
City Website 
Located on the City's Community DevelopmenUPianning Department p~ges on 
the City's website announced of the monthly TAC and HLC meetings along with 
agenda and minutes of each meeting. The website also provided a means to 
submit questions and comments to staff. 
Additional Outreach Activities 
The planning process also employed a number of additional outreach methods 
at various times throughout the planning process including: 
• interviews with key preservation stakeholders 
• meeting with city staff in the building and planning divisions 
• conducting a historic preservation survey distributed through the 
neighborhood organizations and on the City's website 
• publishing of news articles about the progress of the planning effort and 
Salem's current historic preservation program in cooperation with the Salem 
Statesman Journal. 
Process Chronology 
The consultants began work on the project in January, 2010. One of the first 
tasks was to work with City staff to add information to the City's website about 
the project and send out a media release to inform the public of the grant and the 
development of a 1 0-year plan. 
In early February, in consultation with City staff, the TAC was established 
comprised of representatives from the HLC, Planning Commission, historic 
neighborhoods, museums, heritage tourism groups, contractors and downtown 
representatives. 
In mid-February the consultants developed two questionnaires using Survey 
Monkey: one for the HLC and one for the public to find out what they thought 
about the current historic preservation program and process. The surveys were 
placed on the City's website. More than 1 00 individuals responded to the public 
survey. When the surveys were tallied, the primary areas of concern were: 
• Expanding education and outreach, 
• Revising regulations, 
• Developing incentives, 
• Enhancing heritage tourism and local history, 
• Developing partnerships with other heritage groups, and 
• Protecting neighborhood resources. 
Refer to Appendix A for survey questions and results. 
The first TAC meeting was held on March 2nd. At this meeting the TAC members 
were introduced to the consultants and the goals of the project were discussed. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 27 
A Historic Preservation Round Table was held at the Reed Opera House on the 
evening of March 41h to get more feedback from property owners and 
stakeholders. Approximately 35 people from the community attended to discuss 
the project and to discuss wants and needs to improve historic preservation in 
Salem. 
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The Statesman Journal ran a front-
page article on Sunday, April 11th 
that provided information about the 
City's current historic preservation 
program and about the goal of the 
Certified Local Government (CLG) 
grant to improve the program. The 
consultants participated in an on-
line chat that was held via the 
Statesman Journal on April 121h to 
respond to questions and 
concerns. 
Based on the surveys, initial T AC 
meeting, the Round Table, and 
comments received through the 
Statesman news article, four main 
goals emerged as the most 
significant areas of interest. The 
TAC members were divided into 4 
teams and requested to work on 
specific goals. Each team was 
sent a memo specific to each goal 
as preparation for a meeting on 
April 131h. The goals identified at 
that time included: 
Goal 1. Improve communication, coordination (processes) and clarity of the 
Historic Preservation code. 
o Provide technical and design assistance prior to application 
o Clarify design guidelines. 
o Develop Certificate of Appropriateness. 
o Develop fact sheet for property owners 
o Develop real estate disclosure process. 
Goal 2. Protect Cultural Resources. 
o Survey the historic resources in Salem. 
o Develop training and workshops for property owners. 
o Incorporate archaeology into program. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 28 
Goal 3. Develop Economic Incentives Program. 
o Prepare funding sources matrix (CLG grant, block grant funds). 
o Develop residential grant program (toolbox). 
o Develop and implement disincentives for demolition by neglect. 
Goal 4 . Improve coordination with preservation partners and improve heritage -
tourism, public education, and outreach. 
o Develop a Historic Resources Umbrella Group (to be comprised of 
museums, historic societies, downtown association, historic districts, 
and historic tourism advocates). 
o Work with Umbrella Group to promote pubic history and heritage 
tourism. 
Every member provided substantive recommendations, and prioritized the 
concepts within each of the goals. 1 
On May 11th, the TAC meeting discussed a draft implementation matrix that 
identified the four goals and strategies, actions, potential participants and 
timeline priorities. At that time the TAC suggested that the second most important 
goal was to develop incentives, and surveying Salem's historic properties 
became Goal 3. 
The June gth TAC meeting centered on recommendations for code changes. The 
TAC concurred with the proposed recommendations to change the code. Two 
new members were introduced at that meeting. 
The July 14th TAC meeting discussed economic incentives, survey and heritage 
tourism goals. The T AC concurred with the incentives and survey goals and 
Peter Booth discussed revisions and recommendations for the heritage tourism 
goal. A copy of the draft Historic Preservation Plan was also presented and they 
were invited to attend the public meeting on Thursday July 22 and the work 
session with the City Council and the Planning Commission on August 16 at 5:15 
PM. 
On July 22nd the second public meeting to discuss the Historic Preservation Plan 
was held at 6:00 PM after the HLC meeting. Invitations were sent to the 
neighborhood associations and other interested parties. Approximately 25 people 
attended including the HLC and the TAC. The draft Historic Preservation Plan 
was presented and discussed, and those in attendance were asked to vote to 
prioritize the goals and to identify the areas that they thought should be 
inventoried next. They indicated their preferences by placing different colored 
dots on the goals that were located on the walls of the City Council Chamber 
meeting room and on a map of the city that showed the different neighborhoods. 
Goal 1 was ranked as 1st priority, Goal 2 was ranked 3rct, Goal 3 was ranked 2nd, 
Goal4 was ranked 41h, and Goal 5 was ranked 51h. Eight neighborhoods were 
1 Refer to Appendix 8 for the T AC meeting documents and information. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 29 
identified as needing more survey, in the following order: Northeast 
Neighborhood, the Grant and West Salem Neighborhoods, South Central, 
followed by South East Salem, Central Area, Sunnyslope and Northgate. The 
Statesman Journal covered the meeting and had an article in the paper on Friday 
July 23, 2010. 
Joint work session of the City Council, the Planning Commission, and the Historic 
Landmarks Commission to discuss Historic Preservation Plan occurred on 
August 16,2010, 5:15-6:15 PM at Louck's Library auditorium. 
Mayor, Janet Taylor opened the meeting. Council members present included: 
Dan Clem, Diana Dickey, T.J . Sullivan, Bob Cannon, Chuck Bennett and Bruce 
Rogers. Planning Commission Members present included: Mitch Schmidlke, Darr 
Goss, Dave Fox and Jim Lewis. Historic Landmarks Commission members 
present were: Kristi Neznanski, Brian McKinley, Ellen Miller, Joy Sears and Doug 
Lethin. 
Vickie Woods introduced Kimberli Fitzgerald, Salem's Senior Historic 
Preservation Planner, who introduced Roz Keeney and Julie Osborne from 
Northwest History Matters. A brief overview of the plan's evolution and how it 
was financed was presented followed by a power point presentation of the 
methods used, goals, recommendations and the hot topics (windows, energy 
efficiency, non-contributing buildings, demolition by neglect and finances) by the 
consultants. 
Following the presentation , the meeting was opened for questions and council 
members and planning commission members asked questions about the design 
guidelines, financing the grant program, support of the umbrella organization for 
the heritage tourism community, streamlining the process, standards for non-
contributing buildings and historic construction standards, educational outreach, 
and working with real estate agents. 
Ms. Fitzgerald indicated that unless the City Council or Planning Commission 
objects, the Historic Landmarks Commission will adopt the Historic Preservation 
Plan in September, and it will guide their annual work plan over the next ten 
years. She informed Councils and the Commissions that Planning staff is 
currently working on the first round of revisions to the Historic Preservation 
section of the Uniform Development Code, which should be available for public 
comment by the end of the year; also that they anticipate starting a second round 
of revisions after the first of the year (2011), which relate to policy changes. The 
final draft should be available for public comment by summer of 2011 . 
Following the end of the meeting City Council and Planning Commission 
members were asked to prioritize the goals and to comment of the Hot Topics. 
The results of the tally of the responses from the council and the commissioner 
members resulted in Goal 1 prioritized as #1 , Goal 4 prioritized as #2, Goal 5 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 30 
prioritized as 3rd, Goal 2 prioritized as 41h and Goal 3 prioritized as 51h. For the 
Hot Topics; Finances was considered #1 priority, Non-Contributing Buildings was 
considered #2 priority, Demolition by Neglect was considered #3, Energy 
Efficiency considered #4 priority, and windows considered #5 priority. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 31 
Chapter 5 - Goals, Strategies, Action Items, and Implementation 
Steps and Timelines 
Goals and Priorities for Preservation Programs 
Five goals were identified as priorities of the citizens of Salem based upon the 
input collected from the surveys and meetings with TAC, City staff and 
stakeholders in the preservation community. Each goal was developed to 
include strategies and actions based upon the different issues identified to 
improve historic preservation activities in the City. It is important to note that 
while the goals have been established with priorities, the resulting 
implementation plan does not eliminate the pursuit of other projects. The 
purpose of prioritizing the different goals is so that over the next ten years, when 
it is time to apply for funding, it is clear to the HLC and staff which projects are 
the priorities. It is highly recommended that this plan be reviewed in five years, to 
see the progress of the plan and/or reprioritize the different elements in the 
goals. The goals are: 
Goal 1. Improve the application and review process and revise the historic 
preservation code and design guidelines 
Goal 2. Develop a public outreach and education program 
Goal 3. Develop an economic and recognition incentives programs 
Goal 4. Survey and designate Salem's historic resources 
Goal 5. Promote heritage tourism and local history 
Salem Historic Preserva tion Plan 2010 Page 32 
Goal/. Improve the application and review process and revise 
the historic preservation code and design guidelines 
OVERVIEW 
Some of the conflict 
that arises around 
preservation issues 
comes from the length 
and seemingly 
complicated 
application and design 
review process. This 
goal identifies a 
number of areas where 
the review process can 
be streamlined and 
processed 
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Park Historic District 
administratively rather 
than requiring HLC 
review every aspect of a project. Streamlining the process should not only make 
the review more user-friendly, but it should also free up HLC and staff time to 
devote to preservation activities other than regulations, such as education and 
promotional activities. Given budget constraints, the efficiencies advocated in 
the goal will be necessary to achieve success for the Salem Historic Preservation 
Plan. 
A. STRATEGY: Improve Design Review Process 
1. Action: Provide faster service and reduce review time. 
• Develop a process 
such as a Certification 
of Appropriateness 
(GOA) that would 
include having a 
process for early 
involvement prior to 
submitting plans. 
Historic Preservation 
Planning Staff review 
could occur at the time 
building permit 
application is submitted 
to determine if a 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 
Figure 20: Liberty Street between Court and State 
2010 Page 33 
project has an effect; if there's no effect, there would be no need to have 
historic design review; if there's an effect, then the process would provide 
a way to direct an application toward the appropriate review process. 
o For example: 
• Type 1: Certificate of No Effect- an official form issued by 
the City stating that proposed work on an historic resource 
will have no adverse effect on the historic character of the 
resource and, therefore, may proceed as specified in the 
Certificate without obtaining further authorization, and 
authorizing the issuance of any permits for proposed work. 
• Type II : Certificate of Appropriateness- an official form 
issued by the City stating that the proposed work on a 
historic resource is compatible with the character of the 
property and, therefore: (1) the proposed work may be 
completed as specified in the Certificate; and (2) the City's 
departments may issue any permits needed to do the work 
specified in the Certificate 
o Coordinate with the process with the Building Division 
• Include an Emergency Repair provision so that the process can be 
streamlined for special and unforeseen circumstances that threaten the 
safety of the occupants or the condition of the building, such as: 
o Expedite the review of the emergency repair work by the historic 
preservation officer (preservation planner) and handled by 
telephone or e-mail when possible. 
o Allow for the immediate correction of an emergency condition that 
has been determined to present an imminent danger to the health 
and safety of the occupants. 
o Limit the work to include only the measures necessary to correct 
substandard, unsanitary or deteriorated condition(s) identified by a 
Code Enforcement Officer or a Building Official. 
o Applicant and property criteria for participation in this program 
would be developed. 
• Establish a process to review the application at the time of submittal. The 
applicant would call and set up a meeting with the historic preservation 
officer (preservation planner) and building permit review staff to submit an 
application. Staff could approve the portions of the project that meet the 
standards and taking those aspects that apply the guidelines to the HLC. 
2. Action: Provide technical and design assistance prior to 
application 
• Establish an architectural sub-committee and related process that allows 
staff and a member of the HLC to provide guidance to applicants. 
o Provides an optional avenue for project-specific design feedback 
and assists property owners in ·interpreting and applying the historic 
regulations and design guidelines to their project proposal. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 34 
o Provides proactive advice to property owners about how to meet 
the requirements of the City's preservation regulations and 
guidelines; and 
o Offers targeted recommendations to property owners who have had 
project applications rejected by the HLC by providing general 
guidance regarding modifications to address the stated objections. 
o Meetings can be set up on an as-needed basis or on a regular 
basis. 
o Applicants would be notified at this meeting that the 
opinions/recommendations of the staff and HLC member(s) are 
advisory only and do not necessarily reflect those of the entire HLC, 
or that they would ensure issuance of a permit. 
• Larger projects may be better accommodated through on-site meetings. 
Conduct on-site meetings with building official, planning staff, SHPO staff 
(when tax credits are a possibility), and property owners (and 
representatives as desired), to determine programming needs, building 
code requirements, and historic preservation design requirements. 
3. Action: Develop options for mitigating adverse effects to 
historic districts and individual resources. 
• Develop a method whereby an applicant could choose meaningful 
mitigation for enhancing historic preservation in the neighborhood or in the 
city when there are extenuating circumstances that prevent the applicant 
from successfully meeting the standards or guidelines. This would allow 
some flexibility (as in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation 
Act, there is a mitigation option if an adverse effect cannot be avoided.) 
• Mitigation options could be developed, and would be commensurate with 
the level of effect and the significance of the resource. 
• Some mitigation options include: 
o Educational workshops - Sponsoring a workshop that provides 
information exploring historic preservation and energy efficiency 
o Survey and inventory - an update or a new survey 
o Expanding the period of significance for the National Register 
nomination of that neighborhood 
o Contributing funds to a matching grant program for rehabilitation 
projects 
o Restoring another portion of the building to its historic appearance 
• There would need to be a carefully prepared process that defined the 
threshold for utilizing the mitigation option. Including comments from the 
neighborhood association is recommended. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 35 
4. Action: Address 
demolition by 
neglect. 
• Develop a process to 
eliminate Demolition by 
Neglect, defined as the 
destruction of a building 
through abandonment or 
lack of maintenance. 
Recommendations include: 
o Provide options, such 
as low-interest loans, 
opportunities to give 
away buildings, 
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neglect Demolished 2010 
o Set minimum maintenance 
requirements with daily 
fine; weather tight vs. dangerous 
o Require additional permit fees if building not habitable at time of 
demolition 
o Require full and approved replacement plans prior to issuing 
demolition permit 
o Require approved mitigation plan; 
o Establish a grant fund (partially funded by fines) 
o Coordinate with Building Division 
o Coordinate with Compliance Services 
• What is a derelict building 
• What fines and procedures are already in place 
B. STRATEGY: Revise Regulations: 
1. Action: Revise Historic Preservation Chapter 
• Develop language that specifically addresses non-contributing buildings to 
clarify the different requirements for non-contributing properties. Add 
language to non-contributing definition, such as: Although non-
contributing properties do not contribute to the historic significance of the 
district, demolition, expansion and exterior renovation will affect the overall 
character of the district. Non-contributing elements will be evaluated for 
the magnitude of impact by considering their size, scale, design, location 
and/or information potential. 
• Include more administrative review for non-contributing buildings, 
supported by the Secretary of Interiors Standards for the Treatment of 
Historic Properties. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 36 
• Expand the types of projects that would be exempt from review. For 
example, any changes not visible from the public right-of-way would not 
require a COA 
• Revise ordinance description of HLC role - Emphasize the responsibility of 
the HLC to educate and, under the supervision of the Mayor, forge 
working partnerships with other City 
leaders, departments, agencies, and 
residents to further preservation 
objectives in the City. . 
• Expand Archaeological Section: 
o Include new definition 
o Develop a protocol if 
archaeological resources are 
identified during a project. 
2. Action: Clarify Design 
Guidelines/Standards 
• Develop standards and guidelines 
specifically for historic contributing, 
historic non-contributing, and non-
historic non-contributing buildings in 
residential districts 
o Develop language for 
windows, roofing, exterior 
woodwork, etc 
o Define the qualities of the 
various building materials 
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on historic buildings, and then refer to a definitive list of acceptable 
siding materials, to be maintained by the historic preservation 
officer (preservation planner) 
• Develop standards and guidelines for non-contributing buildings in 
commercial districts 
• Include illustrations or photographs of compatible designs for common 
building elements such as porch balustrades, porch skirting, handrails, 
garage doors, etc. 
• In addition to design guidance, present a catalog of architectural styles 
existing in the City that highlights the date range and key characteristics of 
each. Include section on vernacular architecture. 
• Focus on key preservation principles: 
o Respect the historic design character of the building; 
o Seek uses that are compatible with the historic character of the 
building; 
o Protect and maintain significant features and stylish elements; 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 37 
o Preserve any existing original site features or original building 
materials and features; and 
o Repair deteriorated historic features and replace only those 
elements that cannot be repaired . 
• Include guidelines for weatherization of historic buildings, including attic 
insulation, floor insulation, and wall insulation (when appropriate and non-
harmful to historic fabric) 
• Include guidelines for window repair, glazing, storm windows, etc. 
• Incorporate green design methods and techniques within design 
guidelines. Sustainable design practices should be incorporated 
whenever feasible . Develop a preservation greening tool kit that assists 
property owners as they seek to improve energy efficiency. 
• Guidelines could include issues related to location of solar panels (e.g. 
when not visible from public right-of-way). 
3. Action: Develop and maintain reference lists 
• Maintain a list of acceptable building material. 
o The Design Guidelines and Standards will describe the qualities of 
the materials, and then refer to these lists so they can be updated 
on an as-needed basis. 
• Maintain a list of resources providing information about local area 
contractors, suppliers, technical assistance, etc. 
C. STRATEGY: Develop coordination and improve communication 
methods 
1. Action: Coordinate regularly with other City departments 
and divisions. 
• Create a City Coordination Committee comprised of representatives from 
various City divisions and departments engaged in activities that may 
affect the implementation of the Historic Preservation Plan. Such agencies 
should include, at a minimum: Building & Safety, Neighborhood 
Enhancement, Economic Development, Housing & Social Services, Real 
Property Services, Urban Renewal Agency, Environmental Services, and 
Transportation. The committee should meet regularly (e.g., monthly or 
quarterly) to ensure that each is aware of the actions of the other and to 
identify any areas where two or more departments could pursue joint 
efforts. 
• Coordinate with the Urban Renewal Agency to ensure ongoing 
communication between the divisions. Areas of ongoing dialogue should 
include, at a minimum, opportunities to develop an increased 
understanding of the economic benefits of historic preservation, methods 
for increasing heritage tourism to the City, and opportunities for 
partnerships between economic development and historic preservation. 
• Coordinate with city and state transportation planning efforts. The intent 
should be to ensure compatible development patterns for all transportation 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 38 
facilities, including transit-oriented development (TOO), without eroding 
the integrity or supply of historic resources in historic districts. 
• Coordinate with the Main Street Program Coordinator for projects in the 
downtown historic core. 
2. Action: Provide training for city staff about historic 
preservation processes 
• Prepare a training presentation that will provide good explanations and 
references, such as: 
o Language from zoning code with summary explanations 
o Design standards and guidelines, with emphasis on the graphics 
o Example applications, completed for each review type 
o List of references 
o Contact information 
• Conduct a training session to demonstrate the process, such as: 
o Describe process and overview of program 
o Conduct a mock design review for each type of review 
3. Action: Enhance training for HLC 
• New members of HLC should receive an orientation session and 
participate in any on-going training and education. Training requirements 
for new and current HLC members should be outlined within the HLC's 
rules and procedures document. An orientation session developed and 
delivered by City historic preservation planning and legal staff, should be 
conducted for all new commissioners with topics on HLC rules and 
procedures, basic preservation principles, state legal issues, and current 
historic districts and landmarks. Commissioners should also be 
encouraged to attend any additional training sessions offered by other 
organizations such as the SHPO, National Trust for Historic Preservation , 
and National Alliance of Historic Preservation Commissions. 
• Improve knowledge and expertise of the HLC through training- both for 
new Commissioners and for the entire group on at least an annual basis to 
ensure they have the information to continuously lead and improve the 
program. 
• Once per year the HLC could meet to review decisions made and 
challenges met in the past year, set strategic objectives for the future, and 
receive training and updates regarding preservation best practices from 
around the country. Possible topics could include, for example, new trends 
and materials in green remodels of historic structures. 
• Ensure funding is available for conference attendance or other educational 
or training opportunities that arise throughout the year, such as the 
statewide heritage conference, SHPO training sessions, National Trust 
Conference, etc. Establish consistent parameters for how available 
funding should be spent and distributed within the HLC. For example, a 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 39 
portion of available funding should be devoted to training for new HLC 
members. 
• Augment new HLC member training information with this plan, plus any 
best practice information or other materials developed as called for in this 
plan, that help explain the City's preservation goals and the various tools 
available for meeting those goals. 
• Create a program whereby outgoing HLC members mentor new members 
prior to their formal appointment by the mayor to ease the transition and 
ensure prompt orientation of new members. This could include 
participation in HLC trainings and attending HLC meetings to observe the 
process before being formally seated . 
• Select a HLC member to attend Planning Commission and City Council 
meetings on a regular basis 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 40 
Goal 2: Develop a Public Outreach and Education Program 
To develop an understanding of the 
historic preservation goals and 
requirements, providing a public 
outreach component is vital for a 
successful program. The strategies 
proposed in this goal build upon 
existing information. By expanding 
the program to include more 
brochures, workshops, and easily 
accessible information on the 
Internet, less confusion and frustration 
will occur, and more successful 
projects will be completed. 
Figure 23: Union Street Railroad Bridge 
Rehabilitation for Bike/Pedestrian Use, Grand 
Opening, April 2009 
A. STRATEGY: Provide 
Technical and Design 
Assistance and 
Information 
1. Action: Develop 
fact sheet for 
historic property 
owners 
• Build on current fact sheets 
and brochures by adding 
information about the new 
process and design guidelines, and reference to resources for energy 
efficiency 
• Include more information in downtown brochure 
• Maintain separate residential and commercial information 
2. Action: Enhance website access to information 
• Create an on-line or phone consultatio!l format for people to learn about 
the process. 
• Provide quick reference information. Include examples of applications. 
• Direct property owners to the appropriate websites to look up addresses 
for historic designation status (as available) . 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 41 
B. STRATEGY: Provide Training 
1. Action: Sponsor training sessions and workshops for 
property owners. 
• Conduct training to demonstrate how to complete the application, how to 
consider the design standards and guidelines, how to approach a project 
and how to prepare applications. 
• Workshops could include: 
o Windows and doors: when to repair and when to replace, including 
do-it-yourself window repair 
o Storm window options/installation 
o Repair and restoration of wood siding 
o Compatible alternative materials 
o Energy solutions for historic buildings 
o Repairing porches, foundations, skirting, decks, steps, balustrades, 
posts, pillars, ornamentation 
o How to reopen enclosed porches 
o New garages and old houses 
o Historic period paint schemes/ painting your own house: do and 
don'ts 
o Historic landscaping and appropriate fencing 
o How to research the history of your buildings 
• Training sessions and workshops could be recorded and broadcast on 
CCTV. 
• Workshop handouts available on the planning division website 
• Coordinate with neighborhood associations and volunteers to help SHPO 
with survey and inventory projects. 
2. Action: Develop contractor training 
• Work with preservation partners, such as the SHPO, to host workshops 
aimed at people who are looking for a new career or to supplement other 
contractor skills, to teach about particular trades and skills associated with 
historic buildings, such as window and wood repair. 
• Partner with Clatsop Community College and Architectural Heritage 
Genter/Bosco Milligan Foundation. 
• Conduct workshops for contractors on best practices and Secretary of 
Interior's Guidelines for Rehabilitation 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 42 
'-· 
Figure 24: Near Court & Liberty, Photo c.1950 
C. STRATEGY: Develop Real Estate Disclosure Process 
1. Action: Assist realtor board and/or title companies to 
include notification regarding historic properties 
• Ask them to consider adding historic property notification onto list of 
environmental concerns on disclosure form· 
• Provide list of historic properties to realtors and title companies for entry 
into databases 
2. Action: Develop handout for realtors 
• Include lists of all Salem Historic Landmarks and properties in historic 
districts 
• Develop information sheets for realtors to give to prospective buyers 
listing the do's and don'ts of owning historic properties 
3. Action : Attend realtor meetings to provide information 
• Historic districts 
• Design review processes 
• Incentive programs 
• Preservation procedures and methods 
4. Action: Assist the local board of realtors to organize 
special open houses 
• Feature homes for sale in historic districts 
• Hold workshops in downtown commercial buildings 
• Combine with neighborhood home tours; coordinate with neighborhood 
associations 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 43 
Goal 3: Develop Economic Recognition Incentives 
Overview 
For many people, owning and being a good steward of a historic building or site 
is a rewarding experience. But often property owners find local ordinances that 
help protect significant historic buildings and sites for future generations to be an 
additional layer of bureaucracy. For that reason successful historic preservation 
programs need to make available positive incentives, providing property 
owners financial and technical tools that help preserve historic properties. In 
addition, including incentive programs establish good relationships between 
public and private concerns. They also help compensate owners who feel that 
they have been over burdened by historic preservation ordinances. 
For historic property 
owners, incentives 
(particularly financial 
incentives) for good 
rehabilitation and 
maintenance of 
historic buildings 
can do much to 
encourage owners, 
or potential owners, 
to maintain and 
improve their buildings Figure 25: c.1910 House, Grant Neighborhood (Local 
and create a positive Landmark, Office Use) 
attitude toward historic 
preservation. There are three types of incentives that can help make historic 
preservation seem worthwhile: 
• Technical incentives (such as educational brochures, workshops, design 
assistance, fact sheets, library materials, etc). 
• Economic incentives 
• Promotional Incentives (such as awards for good stewardship, plaque and 
marker programs, etc.) . 
Technical incentives are important because they help property owners learn 
about the best historic preservation practices and provide expert assistance 
about working with historic properties. 
Economic incentives are important because the economic benefits of historic 
preservation are significant and contribute to a community's economic 
development in the following ways: 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page44 
• Stabilization and the improvement of property values in historic 
neighborhoods and commercial districts 
• Job creation due to increased building rehabilitation activity and 
neighborhood revitalization 
• Increases tourism and housing choices 
• Encourages investment in a city's central core 
Promotional Incentives are important because they publicly acknowledge good 
historic preservation projects and encourage pride in ownership and history. 
A. STRATEGY: Develop Economic Incentives 
1. Action: Educate property owners about existing incentives 
Educate property owners about existing local, Federal and State incentives 
(Federal Investment Tax Credit (FITC), Oregon Special Assessment of Historic 
Property Program/ 10 year tax freeze) and local Urban Development Programs to 
increase participation in these programs. 
• Work with SHPO to clarify the procedures for State and Federal tax 
incentives to make this process more user-friendly. 
• Work with the Salem Urban Development Department to clarify the 
procedures for the Downtown Tool Box and Salem Housing Department 
as they apply to historic buildings. 
• Attend neighborhood association meetings 
2. Action: Develop a grant program 
• Identify funding sources 
• Establish a residential "Toolbox" that outlines available funding sources, 
applications, good preservation practices, etc. 
o Build on Downtown Toolbox processes, funding opportunities, 
organization, etc. 
o Establish grant criteria 
o Update the grant handouts as programs are added or changed 
3. Action: Develop new incentives for property owners with 
other city departments 
Identify potential new incentives to make the preservation of historic properties 
more appealing and less burdensome to a wider variety of property owners. 
Incentives the City may wish to consider include, but are not limited to, the 
following: 
• Offer incentives within the City housing programs to encourage their 
projects to follow standards when dealing with historic properties or areas. 
• Work to create incentives for preservation-oriented projects in 
redevelopment districts. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 45 
• Expedite building application processing for projects that adhere to 
preservation standards. 
• Reduced or eliminate planning fees 
AMERICA 
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Figure 26: Salem Is a Preserve America Community, Recognized for its 
citizen and government dedication to historic preservation 
B. STRATEGY: Recognize Salem's Historic Resources 
1. Action: Highlight community best practices 
• Positively reinforce participation by calling attention to preservation 
success stories in Salem. Regularly highlight institutional and renovation 
successes through a multi-media approach, including use of CCTV. 
Publish highlights in reports, newsletters, newspapers, and the website to 
draw attention to successes. 
2. Action: Recognize good preservation projects 
• Work with the neighborhood organizations, HLC, Mayors office and other 
City departments to institute an annual City-sponsored awards program to . 
highlight project successes during the prior year and convey their 
importance to the entire City. 
o Consider sponsoring with outside organizations, such as the 
Willamette Heritage Center, the local chapter of the American 
Institute of Architects 
o Have awards presentations in May during National Historic 
Preservation month 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 46 
3. Action: Pursue broader recognition of Salem preservation 
activities 
• Emphasize the importance of preservation in Salem by seeking state and 
national recognition of historic resources, preservation program 
accomplishments and dedicated individuals or organizations (e.g. , 
National Preservation Awards of the National Trust, Elisabeth Walton 
Potter Historic Preservation Advocacy and Education Award, Main Street 
Program Awards). 
• Compile a list of potential awards and application submittal dates and then 
work with the HLC and preservation partners to identify which awards to 
pursue. 
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Goal 4: Survey and Designate Salem's Historic Resources 
Overview 
Architectural historic resource surveys are vital tools for historic preservation 
planning and informing the community about the types of historic properties that 
exist in a city and the extent to which such properties maintain their historic 
integrity. They provide important information for evaluating applications for 
modifications to historic properties, and the condition of specific neighborhoods, 
buildings, sites, and landscapes. They are the first vital step for historic 
designation. 
A survey involves the visual examination of a select area or group of properties 
to determine their historic integrity and significance. Surveys may look for 
resources from either a geographic (Court Street Chemeketa in Northeast 
Neighborhood) or thematic perspective (e.g. Mid Century Modern or industrial 
buildings citywide), depending on their objectives. 
Accurate surveys are vital to a well-functioning historic preservation program in a 
number of ways. For example, surveys help inform development decisions. At 
the local level, major land use decisions should be informed by the best available 
information about the presence or condition of historic resources. This applies 
not only to decisions specifically affecting historic properties, such as Salem's 
Revised Code Chapter 120A for historic reviews, it also includes rezoning, 
subdivisions, conditional uses, and any other type of land use activity that might 
affect a historic building or site. In such situations, it is vital to have up-to-date 
survey information to ensure that historic resources are protected as 
development activity moves forward. 
Surveys are only as useful as 
they are current. As time 
passes, surveys become less 
and less accurate 
representations of existing 
conditions. If survey work was 
done over 5 years ago, the 
current condition of the 
buildings and their settings may 
have changed. Individual 
properties may gain or lose Figure 27: c.1915 House in Grant Neighborhood 
their historic integrity if 
they have been rehabilitated or become run down because of lack of 
maintenance. In addition, the 50-year-old criteria for potential historic 
significance, is a moving target as newer buildings become potentially eligible 
each year. Current survey information is needed to capture these changes and 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 48 
allow for the continuing evaluation (and modification if necessary) of existing and 
potential historic district boundaries and lists of contributing resources. 
Accurate information on properties and neighborhoods helps ensure that the 
timing and funding of historic the preservation projects are efficiently and 
appropriately directed to the best locations or resource types. 
A. STRATEGY: Identify Cultural Resources Through Surveys 
1. Action: Establish survey criteria and identify areas where 
new surveys and resurveys are needed 
• Develop criteria that may be applied on an ongoing basis to determine 
where new survey work is necessary. Criteria should include, but not be 
limited to: 
• Concentration of potential resources: 
o New types of resources not yet protected 
o Identify possible thematic collections to be surveyed. 
• Possible endangerment of the resource/area (including encroachment 
from new development); 
• Need of survey to precede and inform potential planning or 
development (including activities by other departments); and 
• Presence of public support (for surveys of unlisted resources or 
neighborhoods). 
• Create a simple and easy-to-maintain system of tracking suggestions 
for areas where surveys are needed. Update the list at least biannually 
• Use GIS technology as a tool to help identify the location of historic 
buildings 
• Use the priorities to set up a strategic framework that planning staff 
and HLC can use to evaluate the priority of survey areas or resource 
types. 
• Develop a list of areas where updates or complete revisions to existing 
surveys are needed. 
2. Action: Identify short and long term survey funding 
priorities 
• Work with preservation partners and the HLC to develop a list of short and 
long term funding priorities for surveys. 
• Evaluate funding priorities on an annual or semi-annual basis to ensure 
that up-to-date and complete surveys are used to inform preservation 
decision-making. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 49 
Figure 28: Team of Archaeologists 
3. Action: Expand survey and inventory of historic properties 
• After the funding priorities and resources areas or types have been 
established begin surveying the historic properties of Salem. 
4. Action: Begin a program for conducting archaeological site 
surveys 
• Contact SHPO CLG coordinator and archaeologists for assistance in 
initiating a program for identifying archaeological sites in the City 
• Contact the University of Oregon and/or other educational facilities to find 
interns to assist with surveys 
B. STRATEGY: Designate Cultural Resources 
1. Action: Encourage individual and district National Register 
of Historic Places nominations and/or local designation for 
properties identified as eligible through survey work 
• When historic properties are identified through survey work, work with 
property owners to nominate such properties to the National Register 
of Historic Places. 
2. Action: Develop thematic nominations (NRHP Multiple 
Property Documentation) 
• Based on surveys, evaluate the property types that are located 
throughout the city to determine common themes such as industrial 
buildings and/or Mid-Century Modern buildings 
• Prioritize thematic nominations based on significant and/or threatened 
resources. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 50 
3. Action: Designate archaeological sites 
• Contact the SHPO office to determine what sites have already been 
designated, and what may be eligible 
• Prepare a long-range plan for designating archaeological (both 
prehistoric and historic) sites. 
• Based on survey information, determine what other sites need to be 
designated 
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Goal 5: Promote Heritage Tourism and Local History 
OVERVIEW 
Across the country, from major urban centers to small towns, research by the 
travel industry repeatedly indicates that historic sites attract visitors who provide 
a significant source of revenue for both local and state economies. Heritage 
tourism acts as an engine for economic activity. 
Figure 29: Dr. Luke Port House (Deepwood Estates), Built 1894 
Historic resources are the backdrop for telling and experiencing the unique story, 
history and development of an area. Visiting historic places has grown 
substantially in the past few decades as more and more visitors seek to combine 
recreation with meaningful educational experiences. Heritage tourism is focused 
on the experience and preservation of a distinctive place and its stories from the 
past to the present. In Salem the cultural historic heritage resources are diverse 
and unique and include the State Capitol, the Mission Mill Museum and the 
hundreds of historic buildings constructed throughout Salem's history. It also 
includes historic landscapes like the beautiful gardens at Deepwood and Bush 
House, festivals and events, and living traditions such as the production of local 
foods and crafts. 
The term "heritage tourists" refers to both travelers who incorporate at least one 
visit to a historic site or landmark among other activities during their visit, and 
also to the smaller subset of visitors whose primary reason for traveling is to 
specifically visit historic places. Heritage tourists tend to have greater respect for 
the places they visit and are less likely to have a negative impact on sites. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 52 
Heritage tourism is an important tool to bring preservation and economic 
development together. Salem enjoys an abundance of beautiful scenery and 
historic places that attract all types of visitors. Heritage tourism contributes to 
Salem's economy by generating revenue, creating new jobs, and providing 
opportunities for small businesses. An example of heritage tourism may include a 
visit to Salem's historic downtown, which attracts visitors interested in historic 
settings such as the unique shops and restaurants. 
Nationwide research by the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) reveals 
that heritage and cultural travelers consistently stay longer and spend more 
money than other types of U.S. travelers. The economic impacts of heritage 
tourists go beyond their direct expenditures such as fees for using or entering a 
historic site or event. Indirect impacts "ripple" through the local economy. Each 
dollar spent at a hotel, restaurant, or retail shop is then used in the local 
economy when those businesses buy supplies, contracts for services, and pay 
wages to their employees. This re-spending of money can be calculated through 
economic multipliers, and can add up to a significant source of income for the 
City and state. 
A. STRATEGY: Promote heritage tourism through stronger 
cooperation 
1. Action: Support and help create a Heritage Umbrella 
Organization 
• Collaborate and work together with the heritage groups and historic 
preservation partners and relevant economic development groups. 
o Develop cooperation with Salem heritage groups 
o Develop cooperation with the mid-valley heritage groups 
o Identify measures that could be taken to expand the 
geographical range of the City's heritage tourism efforts towards 
other areas like Marion and Polk counties for a broader range of 
historic cultural resources. 
o Develop cooperation with the State Capitol and State Parks 
visitor's groups 
o Develop cooperation with business community 
o Develop cooperation with the Tourism community 
o Develop cooperation with the Main Street Program 
2. Action: Develop mutual promotions to sell historic Salem 
to visitors 
• Identify options to promote heritage tourism through existing attractions 
in the Downtown and around the City. 
• Support umbrella group to establish key elements for the overall 
heritage tourism strategy that includes marketing and communications: 
Employ the multi-media approach for creating awareness of Salem 
heritage tourism opportunities. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 53 
• Produce and/or improve heritage tourism pamphlets, brochures and 
web sites 
B. STRATEGY: Enhance and promote the value of heritage 
tourism 
1. Action: Improve heritage products and experiences in 
Salem 
• Develop maintenance and management plans for each of the city's 
historic house museums· 
o Arrange for preservation planning staff to coordinate with Parks 
Operations staff on long and short-range management and 
development plans. 
• Focus on quality and authenticity. Keep the historic resources 
authentic by encouraging good historic preservation practices. 
• Increase the number of historic signs and markers 
• Encourage heritage tourism groups to explore ways to improve the 
heritage tourism experience like be open on Sundays 
2. Action: Facilitate a survey of economic value of heritage 
tourism · 
• Work with Travel Salem to update 2002 survey of visitors 
• Promote the value of heritage tourism to community leaders and the 
business community 
c. STRATEGY: Enhance the educational value of Salem's local 
heritage assets 
1. Action: Encourage and help develop local history and 
historic preservation curricula and programs that include 
archaeology and life ways of early Salem 
• Work with local museums, neighborhood groups, the Salem school district 
and universities with their history curricula and programs to educate 
students about the City's history. 
• Work with Salem heritage preservation/tourism partners to integrate the 
historic built environment as the backdrop to history to help bring history 
alive. 
• Encourage City officials and HLC to meet periodically with preservation 
stakeholders to coordinate on education and outreach efforts. 
• Coordinate with other cultural, arts and theatrical community groups. 
• Promote the value of preserving the history of Salem to the business 
community, citizens, and the youth of Salem 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 54 
D. STRATEGY: Help find funding sources for heritage tourism 
1. Action: Help to research funding sources for heritage 
tourism organization, promotions, products and events. 
• Collaborate and work with the heritage groups, historic preservation 
partners such as local businesses and schools, relevant economic 
development groups and tourism organizations to obtain funds for 
cooperative heritage partnerships. 
2. Action: Work with CLG, Main Street, and Preserve America 
for assistance with heritage tourism activities 
• Grants are available for surveys, historic tour brochures, design 
guidelines, and a multitude of other historic preservation activities that are 
important for developing tourism activities. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 55 
Chapter 6- Implementation Plan and Recommended Code 
Revisions 
Based on input from the questionnaires, the TAC, HLC and City staff, 
neighborhood associations, City Council, Planning Commission, and the public, 
this ten-year implementation plan has been developed. The timeline for 
implementation of each individual goal and action item has been determined by 
the priority given to it through the planning process as well as the ability of the 
City staff to complete goals. 
The Goals were discussed at length with the TAC, HLC and City Staff and they 
are ranked 1 - 5 in order of priority. 
Goal 1 Improve process and revise the code is targeted for completion within the 
first two years and all code related projects have been grouped together and 
targeted for completion by 2012. 
Goal 2. Public Outreach and Education is targeted for completion within the first 
3 years and then to be ongoing programs through the end of the 10 years. 
Goal 3. Develop Incentives is targeted for completion within the first 3 years of 
the program and then to become ongoing. 
Goal 4. Survey and Designate Historic Resources is targeted for completion 
within the first five years with new areas and/or resource types to be surveyed on 
an on-going basis for the next ten years. 
Goal 5. Promote Heritage Tourism and Local History is targeted for completion 
within the first five years. 
The following table provides timelines and steps for implementation of each goal. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan 2010 Page 56 
Implementation Matrix 
Steps Participants Timeline 
Ongoing 12011 .. '· 12012- 12015- 12018-
·:: ·· ·. ·; 2014 . 2017 2021 
' 
Goa/1. lm~rove the E?.rocess and revise the historic ereservation code and design 
' g,uidelines. · 
'· 
A. Strategy: Improve Design Review Process 
Action 1: Provide faster service and reduce review time 
Gather Planning, 1/2011-
examples of Building, HLC 3/2011 
COA's and 
develop 
process and 
form 
Develop Planning, 1/2011-
process for HLC, Building 3/2011 
determining 
effect at time of 
application 
submittal 
Develop Planning, 1/2011-
process for HLC, Building 3/2011 
emergency 
repair review 
Prepare Planning, 4/2011-
language that Building, HLC 6/2011 
can be 
incorporated 
into code 
revisions 
Action 2: Provide technical and design assistance prior to application 
Develop Planning, 3/2011-
architectural- Building, HLC 6/2011 
subcommittee 
process 
Establish Planning, 4/2011 
members of Building, 
group to meet Urban Dev., 
on-site SHPO 
Prepare draft Planning, 4/2011-
language for Building, HLC 6/2011 
code revisions 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan- Implementation Table Page 57 
Steps Participants Timeline 
Ongoing 12011 12012- 12015- 12018-
2014 2017 2021 
..;· d" t m tea es on-gomg ac IWY 
Conduct Architectural 
" 
6/2011 
" " " architectural Sub-
sub-committee committee 
meeting 
Conduct on-site Planning, 
" 
6/2011 
" " " meetings Building, Urban Dev., 
SHPO 
Action 3: Develop options for mitigating adverse effects 
Identify legal Planning and 3/2011 
and logistical Legal staff 
issues 
Prepare Consultant 4/2011 
process for w/Pianning 
considering Staff support 
mitigation 
Prepare draft Consultant 3/2011-
language for and Staff 6/2011 
code revisions 
Action 4: Address demolition by neglect 
Identify legal Planning and 3/2011 
and logistical Legal staff 
issues 
Develop Planning, 4/2011 
process for HLC, 
demolition by Building, 
neglect Compliance 
Services 
Prepare draft Consultant 3/2011-
language for and Staff 6/2011 
code revisions 
B. Strategy: Revise Regulations 
Action 1: Revise Historic Preservation Chapter 
Draft code Consultant 3/2011-
language w/Pianning 6/2011 
Staff support 
Conduct public Consultant 7/2011-
meetings and Staff 9/2011 
Review Legal Staff 9/2011 
proposed 
language 
Present to City Planning Staff 10/2011 
Council 
Adopt Planning Staff 12/2011 
Revisions 
Action 2: Clarify Design Guidelines/Standards 
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Steps Participants Timeline 
Ongoing 12011 12012- 12015- 12018-
2014 2017 2021 
,;· d' t m 1ca es on-gomg ac IWY 
Draft standards Consultant 3/2011-
and guidelines w/Pianning 6/2011 
for contributing Staff support, 
and non- HLC 
contributinQ 
Prepare Consultant 3/2011-
graphics and w/Pianning 6/2011 
illustrations Staff support, 
HLC 
Conduct public Consultant 7/2011-
meetings and Staff 9/2011 
Review Legal Staff 9/2011 
proposed 
language 
Present to City Planning Staff 10/2011 
Council 
Adopt revisions Planning Staff 12/2011 
Action 3: Develop and maintain reference lists 
Research Planning Staff 1/2011 
materials and 
construction 
methods 
Prepare lists Planning Staff 
" 
2/2011 
and update as 
needed 
Make available Planning Staff ..J 6/2011 
to public 
C. Strategy: Develop coordination and improve communication methods 
Action 1: Coordinate regularly with other City departments and divisions 
Establish group Planning staff 1/2012 
with a 
representative 
from each 
division 
Establish time, Planning staff 1/2012 
length and with input 
frequency of from reps 
meetings 
Outline Planning staff 2/2012 
discussion with input 
topics from reps 
Conduct Planning staff ..J 3/2012 
" " meetings with input from reps 
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Steps Participants Timeline 
Ongoing 12011 12012- 12015- 12018-
2014 2017 2021 
..;· d" t r ·t m 1ca es on-gomQ ac tvlry 
Action 2: Provide training for city staff about historic preservation processes 
Draft training Planning Staff 1/2012 
presentation 
Consult with All Staff 2/2012 
other staff to 
finalize training 
presentation 
Present training Planning Staff 
" 
3/2012 
" " Action 3: Enhance training for HLC 
Prepare training Planning staff 4/2012 
plan and HLC sub-
committee 
Establish Planning staff 4/2012 
meeting dates and HLC sub-
and venues committee 
Conduct first Planning staff 6/2012 
training session and HLC sub-
committee 
Retreats Planning and 
" 
6/2013 
" " /Training HLC 
members 
Mento ring HLC member When new 
" " " " appoint-
mints 
made 
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Goal 2. Develop a Public Outreach and Education Program 
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A. Strategy: Provide technical and design assistance and information 
Action 1: Develop fact sheet for historic property owners 
Draft revised Planning Staff 1/2012 
information 
brochures 
Present to HLC Planning Staff 2/2012 
for input 
Prepare for Planning Staff 3/2012 
publication 
Place on Planning Staff 3/2012 
website 
Distribute to Planning Staff 
" 
3/2012 -.J 
" neighborhood 
associations 
and include in 
HLC newsletter 
Action 2: Enhance website access to information 
Prepare RFP Planning and 6/2013 
for consultant IT Staff 
Select 
consultant 
Provide 
consultant with 
application 
examples and 
database of 
historic 
properties 
Present draft Planning 7/2013 
information to Staff, 
HLC Consultant 
Go Live Planning and -.J 1/2014 -.J -.J 
IT Staff 
B. Strategy: Provide training 
Action 1: Sponsor training sessions and workshops for property owners. 
Draft training Planning 9/2013 
presentation Staff, HLC, 
SHPO 
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Consult with Planning 12/2013 
other staff to Staff, HLC 
finalize training 
presentation 
Present training Planning Staff 
" 
1/2014 
" " Action 2: Develop contractor training 
Draft training Planning 9/2013" 
presentation Staff, HLC, 12/2013 
SHPO 
Consult with Planning 12/2013 
other staff to Staff, HLC 
finalize training 
presentation 
Present training Planning Staff 
" 
1/2014 
" " 
C. Strategy: Develop real estate disclosure process 
Action 1: Assist realtor board and/or title companies to include notification regarding 
historic properties 
Contact Realtor Planning 3/2011 
Board and Title Staff, HLC 
Co. Rep. 
Develop Planning staff, 4/2011· 
process for HLC, 6/2011 
identifying Realtors, Title 
historic Company rep 
properties when 
purchased 
Pr~pare Planning and 8/2011-
database for IT staff 10/2011 
translation to 
realtor and title 
company 
databases 
Implement Planning and 11/2011 
processes IT staff, 
realtors, title 
companies 
Action 2: Develop handout for realtors 
Draft Planning 9/2013-
informational Staff, HLC 12/2013 
brochure 
Consult with Planning Staff 9/2013-
realtor board 12/2013 
Present draft to Planning Staff 9/2013-
HLC 12/2013 
Distribute to Planning Staff 1/2014 
realtors 
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Action 3: Attend realtor meetin ~s to provide information about 
Contact Realtor Planning 3/2014 
Board regarding Staff, HLC 
attending 
meetinQs 
Attend Planning 4/2014 
meetings and Staff, HLC 
distribute 
handouts 
Present Planning Staff 
" 
4/2014 
" 
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information 
about review 
process 
Action 4: Assist the local board of realtors to organi~e special open houses 
Contact realtor Planning 4/2015 
board Staff, HLC 
Identify group Planning, 4/2015 
for organizing HLC, 
open houses Neighborhood 
and workshops Assoc. , 
Realtors 
Establish Planning, 5/2015 
protocol for HLC, 
open house Neighborhood 
involvement Assoc., 
Realtors 
Identify Planning, 5/2015 
buildings in HLC, 
downtown for Neighborhood 
conducting Assoc., 
workshops Realtors 
Schedule open Planning, 6/2015 
houses and HLC, 
workshops Neighborhood 
Assoc., 
Realtors 
Conduct open Planning, 
" 
8/2015 
" house or HLC, 
workshop Neighborhood 
Assoc., 
Realtors 
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A. Strategy: Develop economic and recognition incentives 
Action 1: Educate Property Owners about Existing Incentives 
Gather Planning 1/2011 -
information Staff/SHPO 3/2011 
about state, 
federal and 
local incentives 
Prepare a Planning 1/2011 -
handout/brochu Staff/SHPO 3/2011 
re and but on 
the Webb site 
Action .2: Develop a grant program 
Meet with Community 4/2011 -
economic DevelopmenU 6/201 1 
development Urban 
specialist, Development 
Urban Departments 
Development Staff 
and Community 
Housing staff to 
discuss funding 
so~:.~rces 
Discuss Salem Planning 4/2011 -
Residential Staff/HLC 6/2011 
Rehabilitation 
Grant Program 
with SHPO/ 
CLG about 
using that 
funding source 
Establish Planning 7/2011-
Residential Tool Staff/HLC 11/2011 
Box grant 
criteria and 
amount 
available 
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Commit funds Planning 1/2012-
Staff/HLC 4/2012 
Action 3: Develop new incentives for property owners with other City departments 
Meet with City Community 4/2011 -
staff to discuss Development 6/2011 
possible City and, Urban 
programs for Development 
expediting Departments 
building Staff 
applications 
and permits if 
meet standards 
approved by 
Preservation 
Planner and 
HLC 
Establish Planning 4/2011-
standards for staff/HLC 6/2011 
special 
programs and 
expedited 
applications 
processes 
Discuss Planning 9/2011 -
reduction of Staff/HLC 12/2011 
some permit 
fees for projects 
that meet the 
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standards for 
special projects 
B. Strategy: Recognize Salem's Historic Resources 
Action 1: Highli! ht community best practices 
Track historic Planning staff 
" 
6/2011 
" " " preservation 
success stories 
Prepare Media Planning staff 
" 
6/2011 
" " " releases about good examples 
Put articles in Planning staff 
" 
6/2011 
" " " the HP 
newsletter and 
on the City 
Webb site 
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Action 2: Recognize good preservation pro acts 
Establish yearly Planning v 1/2011 
HP awards staff/HLC 
celebrations 
during National 
Historic 
Preservation 
Month in May 
Obtain 
nominations 
from 
neighborhood 
associations, 
HLC and 
preservation 
partners 
Planning 
staff/HLC 
4/2011 
Hold awards Planning v 5/2011 
celebration with staff/HLC 
City Council & 
Preservation 
Partners 
Action 3: Pursue broader recognition of salem preservation activities 
Prepare matrix Planning 6/2011 -
of all possible staff/HLC/ 8/2011 
awards at the SHPO 
federal, state 
and local levels 
Prepare Planning ..J 91 2010 
nominations staff/HLC 
based on 
recommenda-
tions from 
neighborhood 
associations, 
HLC, staff and 
others 
Send media Planning v 9/2010 
releases about staff/HLC 
winners 
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A. Strategy: Identify cultural resources through surveys 
Action 1: Establish survey criteria and identify areas where new surveys and resurveys are 
needed 
Establish Planning 9/2012-
Survey Criteria staff/HLC 12/2012 
Create tracking Planning 
" 
9/2012-
system for staff/HLC 12/2010 
surveyed 
Work with Planning 9/2011 
preservation staff/HLC 
stakeholders to 
evaluate City 
survey needs 
Develop list of Planning 
" 
9/2012 -
" " where new staff/HLC 12/2012 
surveys need to 
be done 
Develop list of Planning 
" 
9/2012-
" "' areas that need staff/HLC 12/2012 
resurveyed 
.Develop list of Planning 
" 
9/2012-
" " resource types staff/HLC 12/2012 that need to be 
sur:veyed 
Action 2: Identify short and long term survey funding priorities 
Determine Planning 
" 
1/201 3 -
" " funding staff/HLC/ 6/2013 priorities for neighborhood 
short term associations 
survey goals 
Determine Planning 
" 
1/2013-
" " funding staff/HLC/ 6/2013 priorities for neighborhood 
long term associations 
survey goals 
Action 3: Expand inventory of historic properties 
Prepare RFP Planning 
" 
1/2013-
" " for consultants staff/HLC 3/2013 
to survey the 
selected areas 
Oversee Planning 
" 
1/2013-
" " consultant work staff/HLC 6/2013 
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Submit survey Planning -J 7/2013 -J -J 
work to the staff/HLC 
SHPO for 
review and 
concurrence 
Action 4: Begin a program for conducting archaeological site surveys 
Develop Consultant/ 1/2014-6 
protocol for Planning /2014 
inadvertent staff/HLC 
archaeology 
discoveries 
Develop Consultant/ -J 1/2014-
educational Planning 6/2014 
outreach about staff/HLC 
urban 
archaeology 
Develop Consultant/ 7/2014-
archaeology Planning 12/2014 
guidance staff/HLC 
Survey for Consultants/ 1/2015-
archaeological planning staff 1/2016 
sites 
B. Strategy: Designate Cultural Resources 
Action 1: Encourage individual and district National Register Nominations or Local 
Designation for properties Identified as eligible through survey work 
Work with Planning -J 9/2013- -J -J 
property owners staff/HLC/ 9/2014 
to encourage SHPO 
district and 
individual 
NRHP 
nominations 
Work with Planning -J 9/2013- -J -J 
property owners staff/HLC 9/2014 
and HLC to 
encourage 
individuals to 
list properties 
on the local 
Inventory of 
Historic 
Resources 
Action 2: Develop thematic nominations (Multiple Property Documentation). 
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Work with Planning 
" 
9/2013 
" " property owners staff/HLC/ 
and SHPO to SHPO 
encourage 
Multiple 
Property NRHP 
nominations 
Hire Consultant Consultant. 1/2014 
to prepare Planning staff. 
Multiple HLC 
Property NRHP 
nominations 
Action 3: Designate archaeological sites 
Contact SHPO Consultant/ 
" 
9/2014- 9/2015 
" to find out what Planning 
sites are staff/SHPO 
already 
determined 
eligible or listed 
on the NRHP 
Work with Planning 
" 
9/2014- 9/2015 
" property owners staff/HLC 
designate sites 
on the Salem 
Local Inventory 
of Historic 
Resources 
Hire consultant Consultant/ 9/2015-
" to work on long Planning 9/2017 
range plan for staff/HLC 
Salem 
archaeology 
designation 
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Goal 5. Promote Heritage Tourism and Local Histo!Y. '. ' 
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A. Strategy: Promote heritage tourism through stronger cooperation 
Action 1: Support and help create a Heritage Umbrella Or~anization 
Develop list of Planning 1/2011 -
Preservation staff/HLC/ 3/2011 
Partners and Willamette 
help create an Heritage 
Historic Center and 
Umbrella group historic 
community 
Support Planning 
" " " " Heritage Group staff/HLC Action 2: Develop mutual promotions to sell historic Salem to visitors 
Identify options Planning 12/2011-
to promote staff/HLC/ 1/2012 
heritage tourism 
through existing 
attractions 
Support Planning ~ 
" " " 
y 
umbrella groups staff/HLC/ 
to establish key 
elements for 
overall heritage 
tourism strategy 
that includes 
marketing and 
communication 
Produce and/or Planning ~ y y y 
" provide staff/HLC/ 
pamphlets Umbrella 
brochures and group 
web sites 
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...; indicates on-going activity 
B. Strategy: Enhance and promote the value of heritage tourism 
Action 1. Improve heritage products and experiences in Salem 
Develop Planning 3/2012-
maintenance staff/HLC/ 6/2012 
and heritage 
management tourism 
plans for each group, City 
of the City's Parks 
historic house Operations 
museums Dept. 
Focus on Planning 
" " " " " quality and staff/HLC/ 
authenticity heritage 
tourism group 
Increase the Planning 
" " " " " number of staff/HLC/ historic signs Heritage 
and markers Tourism 
group 
Encourage Heritage 
" " " " " heritage tourism Tourism 
resources to group/visitor 
explore ways to association 
improve tourism staff 
experience like 
be(ng open on 
Sundays 
Action 2. Facilitate a survey of economic value of heritage tourism 
Work with Heritage 6/2011 
Travel Salem to Tourism 
update 2002 Group 
survey of 
visitors 
Promote the Heritage 6/2011 
" " value of Tourism 
Heritage Group 
Tourism to 
community 
leaders and 
business 
community 
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,, indicates on-gomg activity 
C. Strategy: Enhance the educational value of Salem's heritage assets 
Action 1: Encourage and help develop local history and historic preservation curriculum 
and programs that includes archaeology and life ways of early Salem 
Work with local Planning -J 1/2011 ..J ..J ..J 
museums, staff/HLC/ 
neighborhood heritage 
groups, the tourism 
Salem School group/visitor 
District and association 
universities with staff 
their history 
curriculum and 
programs to 
educate 
students about 
the City's 
history 
D. Strategy: Help find funding sources for heritage tourism 
Action 1: Help to research funding sources for heritage tourism 
Collaborate and Planning v 1/2011 v 
work with the staff/HLC/ 
heritage and heritage 
historic tourism 
preservation group/ 
partners and educators 
relevant 
economic 
development 
groups and 
tourism 
organizations to 
obtain fund for 
cooperative 
partnerships 
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Recommended Code Revisions 
Comprehensive Plan: 
1. Remove references to SRC Chapter 56 
2. Consider how to adopt policies of the Historic Preservation Plan into the Comprehensive 
plan. Add key policies that relate to the actions of the city. 
SRC Chapter 120A: 
1. Add to Purpose Statement - The purposes of these historic preservation regulations are to: 
A. Protect, enhance and preserve historic resources that represent distinctive elements of 
the city's cultural, educational, social, economic, political, architectural and archaeological 
history; 
B. Safeguard the city's historic, aesthetic and cultural heritage, and encourage cultural 
heritage tourism at appropriate historic and archaeological sites; 
C. Foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past and promote public awareness of the 
rich heritage of Salem from all periods of history and prehistory; and 
D. Encourage the rehabilitation of historic resources, and protect and enhance property 
values through the promotion of historic resources. 
2. Add language to non-contributing definition: Although non-contributing properties do not 
contribute to the historic significance of the district, demolition, expansion and exterior 
renovation will affect the overall character of the district. Non-contributing elements will be 
evaluated for the magnitude of impact by considering their size, scale, design, location and/or 
information potential. 
3. Add references to other development standards, permitted uses - e.g. off-street parking, 
signage 
4. Add language about demolition by neglect, defined as the destruction of a building through 
abandonment or lack of maintenance 
• Revise the definition of a dangerous building 
• Set minimum maintenance requirements with daily fine 
• Demolition permit would require additional fees if building not habitable at time of demo 
• Require full and approved replacement plans prior to issuing demo permit; must include 
approved mitigation plan; 
5. Provide body or process for discussing a project prior to submittal: 
• Have a process whereby a staff member and one or two members of the Historic 
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Landmarks Commission can meet with a prospective applicant prior to application to assist 
with preparing plans for rehabilitation projects 
6. Establish Historic Preservation Officer position 
7. Create a way to expedite application processing for projects that adhere to preservation 
standards 
• Establish a process for an applicant to make an appointment to meet with historic 
preservation staff at the time of submitting an application 
• Review the application for content and determine level of review at the time application is 
submitted 
8. Type 1: Certificate of No Effect. An official form issued by the City stating that proposed 
work on an historic resource will have no detrimental effect on the historic character of the 
resource and, therefore, may proceed as specified in the Certificate without obtaining further 
authorization under this ordinance, and authorizing the issuance of any permits for said 
proposed work. 
• The Historic Preservation Officer or designee shall issue a Certificate of No Effect 
within seven (7) days after receipt of an application if: 
1. It is determined the proposed work is minor and meets the standards 
(reference section), and 
2. Any modifications to the proposed work requested by the Historic 
Preservation Officer are agreed to by the owner/applicant, and 
3. The proposed work will not diminish, eliminate, or adversely affect the historic 
character of the subject property or the District. 
• A Certificate of No Effect shall expire and become null and void two (2) years from the 
date of issuance unless construction work is started within that time. 
• If a Certificate of No Effect is not issued, a Certificate of Appropriateness from the 
Historic Preservation Commission shall be required. 
9. Types II and Ill: Certificate of Appropriateness- an official form issued by the City stating 
that the proposed work on a historic resource is compatible with the character of the property 
and, therefore: (1) the proposed work may be completed as specified in the Certificate; and 
(2) the City's departments may issue any permits needed to do the work specified in the 
Certificate (reference section) 
10. Expand the types of projects that will not require review. 
• Such as, any changes not visible from the public right-of-way would not require a 
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Certification of Appropriateness. 
11. Include an Emergency Repair provision so that the process can be streamlined for special 
and unforeseen circumstances that threaten the safety of the occupants or the condition of the 
building 
• Projects involving emergency repair work. A review of the emergency repair work shall 
be expedited by the historic preservation officer and shall be handled by telephone or 
FAX when possible. If, after reasonable but unsuccessful efforts to notify the historic 
preservation officer, emergency repair work must be completed, the work shall be 
performed in a manner that minimizes the effect on the historic property or its environs. 
• The Emergency Repair Program provides for the immediate correction of an 
emergency condition that has been determined to present an imminent danger to the 
health and safety of the occupants 
• Applicant and property criteria for participation in this program are outlined below. 
Eligible Emergency Repair Work 
• Only the work necessary to correct substandard, unsanitary or deteriorated 
condition(s) that have been identified by a Code Enforcement Officer or a Program 
Manager as creating an imminent danger to health and safety of the occupant is 
eligible. 
• The repairs will be made primarily to mechanical systems: electrical, heating, and 
plumbing to include sewer repair. 
• Temporary Emergency Repairs- If the building official determines that a building or 
structure designated as a historic resource poses an immediate threat to persons or 
property, the building official may order or conduct any temporary emergency repairs 
necessary to make the building or structure safe without the requirement of a 
certificate of appropriateness. The building official will send a written explanation of 
such temporary emergency repair order to the HLC. However, once such temporary 
emergency repairs have been completed, no further work may be done on the building 
or structure unless a certificate of appropriateness is obtained pursuant to this division. 
12. Add archaeology information that has some meaning 
Define: Ten or more artifacts likely to have been generated by patterned cultural activity 
within a surface area reasonable to that activity; or 
The presence of any archaeological feature, with or without associated artifacts. Examples of 
features include peeled trees, cache pits, hearths, house pits, rock shelters, cairns, historic 
mining ditches, petroglyphs, dendroglyphs. 
In Oregon, an archaeological site is greater than 75 years of age (50 years of age if there is 
federal involvement). Examples of archaeological sites include: domestic/habitation sites, 
industrial sites, lithic scatters, middens, mounds, quarries, mines, wells, cisterns, privies, 
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roads, stacked rock features, culturally modified trees, shipwrecks, petroglyphs, etc. 
The important part to convey, and not addressed in the conceptual review is that historic sites 
will also likely be encountered and have the same protections as Native American sites. 
Additional information is available at: http://egov.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/ARCH/index.shtml 
The second bullet mentioned protocols in case there 
• Develop a protocol if archaeological resources are identified - Excerpt from Oregon 
Archaeological Guidelines: 
• The proje¢t's consulting archaeolo~st will conduct a field assessment of the site to deternuue 
the site's potential State or National Register eligibility and the project's potential effects to 
s\lch sites. 
• TI1e project spomor/dient m;ty need to hire an archaeological cOllS\utaut if additional 
infonuation is necessary to detenuine sign.ificro1ce, site bolmdmes, and State Register or 
National Register eligibility. Conc1mence of all eligibility detemunatiom sho1~d be sought 
from Oregon SHPO. 
• If the site rutets State or National Register criteria, the prefeJTed rreabuent is avoidance and 
protection in place. 
• Site significance ;md treatment options based on the nan11e of the site and the situation should 
be discmsed aud documented witb the appropriate interested public parties. 
• If site a\'oidance of a significant site is not possible, then archaeological data ri!(OVtl)' of tile 
site may need to be completed if other treatment options are not more appropriate. 
• If the project falls \utder federal Sectionl06 j\Uisdiction, constmction in the site area will not 
proceed \Ultil it bas been re\~ewed and doctunented according to 36 CFR 800.11 and 800.13. 
•lftlle proj~t is located on noufederal public or private land. an expedited archaeological permit 
mmt be applied for by the COll.mlting archaeologist and recei\'ed prior to any gro\Uld disturbing 
acti..,ities. 
• AU dtltl\ recovery plans $ho\~d be coordinated through the federal land manager's archaeologist 
(federal land) or Oregon SHPO (nonfederal public and private land). 
• See Treatment ofHtUl)l.'\ll Remains Policy Oater in thh Section) ifbtuials are disco\'ered. 
Design Guidelines and Standards: 
1. Use stronger language - "avoid" is not defendable 
2. Develop illustrations or photographs of appropriate designs for common building elements 
such as porch balustrades, porch skirting, handrails, garage doors, etc. 
3. Incorporate green design methods and techniques within design guidelines. Sustainable 
design practices should be incorporated whenever feasible. Develop a preservation greening 
tool kit that assists property owners as they seek to improve energy efficiency. 
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4. Clarify signs and murals - differences and specific requirements 
5. Develop specific standards for contributing buildings in residential districts 
• Develop a list that describes the qualities of acceptable building materials that references. 
a specific list to be kept by Historic Preservation Planner 
• Develop language for windows: 
• Retain original window and door openings, and important details such as sash, 
glass, lintels, sills and hardware 
• Repair, replace in-kind on the street elevation(s); indicate whether or not other 
window types available on non-street elevations 
• Develop a list that describes the qualities of acceptable window materials that 
references a specific list to be kept by Historic Preservation Planner 
• Develop language for Roofing -
• Asphalt shingles - ok to replace wood shingles with asphalt 
• Metal roofing is not permitted unless it was used historically; must retain same 
pattern, overall configuration, and coloring 
• Develop language for exterior woodwork, including porch rails, stairs, window frames, 
cornice boards, columns 
• Repair existing materials or replace in-kind; substitute materials with the same 
overall dimensions and appearance may be used on the rear elevation only -
reference acceptable list of materials to be kept by Historic Preservation 
Planner. 
6. Develop guidelines for contributing buildings in residential districts 
• Siding ... 
• Windows and Doors ... 
• Exterior woodwork ... 
7. Develop standards for non-contributing buildings in residential districts 
• Siding Materials 
i. On historic non-contributing buildings, describe qualities of acceptable 
materials and reference list 
ii. On non-historic buildings and new construction, describe qualities of 
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acceptable materials and reference list 
• Windows and Doors 
i. On historic non-contributing buildings where windows have already been 
changed, describe qualities of acceptable materials and reference list. 
ii. On non-historic buildings and new construction, describe qualities of 
acceptable materials and reference list 
• Exterior woodwork, including porch rails, stairs, window frames, cornice boards, 
columns 
i. On historic non-contributing buildings, repair existing materials or replace 
in-kind on the front (street) elevation(s); describe qualities of other 
acceptable materials and reference list. 
ii. On non-historic buildings and new construction, describe qualities of other 
acceptable materials and reference list. 
8. Develop guidelines for non-contributing buildings in residential districts 
• Siding materials ... 
• Windows and Doors ... 
• Exterior woodwork ... 
11.Develop specific standards materials for contributing buildings in a commercial historic 
district (in a similar manner as for residential historic districts) 
12. Develop guidelines for materials for non-contributing buildings in a commercial historic 
district (in a similar manner as for residential historic districts) 
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13. Develop illustrations or photographs of compatible designs for common building elements 
such as porch balustrades, porch skirting, handrails, garage doors, etc. 
The following example is an excerpt from the City of Phoenix Historic Preservation 
Office General Design Guidelines for Historic Properties (phoenix.gov/historic) 
CO.IIMO,\' .lRCIIITF.CTURAI. FF.ATURBS 
Alter 
A clunge to an exining building Of tlll!Cturc tlut 
roodinos its O<lglnal appwancc. 
Architectural Feature 
A•y distinct Of outstanding p>~l ()( clW><Itrilllc of 
"bui!diog or \llt.H:turc. 
CIIAIVICTBR·IJiiJI/Nio\'G ARCIIIT/iCTURAI, I'H-ITURHS SJn 
14. Prepare a catalog of architectural styles present in the City that highlights the date range 
and key characteristics of each. They should also provide a brief overview and key objectives 
for each local district in which they apply. 
SRC Chapter 20 ~Historic Landmarks Commission: 
1. Reiterate mayor's appt. committee to consult with HLC chair 
2. Refine the "Historic Landmark Commission to emphasize the responsibility of the 
Commission to educate and, under the supervision of the Mayor, forge working partnerships 
with other City leaders, departments, agencies, and residents to further preservation 
objectives in the City. 
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3.Provide language that encourages HLC to focus more on functions and duties that promote 
historic preservation, especially education and outreach, public awareness 
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Other Zoning Chapters - such as RS, RA, RD, RM, CB 
1. Check to see if conflicts with historic uses and/or site development 
2. Include clarifying language: Use Regulations and Property Development Standards. 
A Uses permitted. Any use permitted in the underlying zone. 
B. Uses permitted by conditional use permit. Any use permitted by conditional use 
permit in the underlying zone. 
C. Property Development Standards. The development standards of the underlying 
zone shall apply in addition to the development requirements imposed by this section 
on Historic Property. 
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Reference List 
Albany, Oregon Historic Preservation Plan, 
http://www.cityofalbany. net/comdev/historic/grants.php, 2010 
Alexandria, VA, Archaeology Plan 
http://oha.alexandriava.gov/archaeology/ar-preservation.html, 2010 
Ashland, Oregon Historic Preservation Plan, 
http://www.ashland.or.us/Files/Draft PreservationPian.pdf. 2008 
Aspen, Colorado, Historic Preservation, 
http://www.aspenpitkin.com/Departments/Community-Development/Historic-
Preservation/, 2010 
Astoria, Oregon Historic Preservation Plan, 
http://kimfitzgerald .net/2007 /07/astoria-preservation-plan.html. 2008 
Aurora, Illinois, Historic Preservation Program, COA, http://golf.aurora-
il.org/documents/historicpreservation/app certificate.pdf. 2010 
Boulder, Colorado Historic Preservation Program, 
http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com content&task=view&id=1 
428&1temid=490. 2007. 
Carbondale, Illinois, Historic Preservation Plan, 
http:l/ci.carbondale.il.us/?q=node/1 09. 2002. 
jacksonville, Florida, Planning and Development Department Historic 
Preservation Certificate of Appropriateness (COA), 
http://www.coj.net/Departments/Pianning+and+Development/Community+Pianni 
ng/Historic+Preservation/Certificate+Of+Appropriateness+Process.htm, 2010 
Kadas, Marianne, Historic Context Statement, Salem, Oregon. For the City of 
Salem, August 1992. 
Mersinger, Monica, Edited by Kyle Jansson, Brief History of Salem Oregon 
(from Salem (Oregon) Online History- Brief History, 
http://www.salemhistorv.net/brief history/brief historv.htm. 
Marion County Historical Society. Obtained July 1, 2010 
Phoenix, Arizona Historic Design Guidelines, 
http://phoenix.gov/HISTORIC/histplan.html, 2010 
Salem, Statesman Journal, Owning A Piece of History Adds Duties, by Tarah 
Campi, April 11 , 201 0. 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan- References Page 81 
Salt Lake City, Utah, Historic Preservation Plan, 
http://www.slcgov.com/council/announcements/HPPian June09reviseddraft.pdf. 
2009 
Scottsdale, Arizona Historic Preservation Program, 
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/generalplan/preservation.asp. Accessed March 
2010 
Seller's Disclosure Statement, http://www.dora.state.co.us/real-
estate/contracts/2007Contracts/SPD19 8 07 Seller Property Disclosure.pdf, 
2010 
Texas Historic Preservation Plan, Preserving Our Heritage, 
http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/pad/stateplans/texas.htm. 2001 
Salem Historic Preservation Plan - References Page 82 
APPENDIX A 
OPINION SUR\IEY DOCUMENTS 
I. PUBLIC SURVEY QUESTIONS 
2. HLC SURVEY QUESTIONS 
3. RESULTS GRAPHICS 
4. RESPONSE COf\~MENTS TABLE 
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1. Do you feel that the current Historic Preservation Ordinance and Design 
Guidelines adequately address the protection of historic resources? 
0 Strongly agree 0 Somewhat agree 0 Not sure D Somewhat 
disag ree 
0 Strongly 
disagree 
2. If you are a historic property owner, do you feel like you know what kind 
of projects require review? 
D Strongly Agree 0 Somewhat Agree 0 Not sure 0 Somewhat 
disagree 
3. Which of the following projects would require review? 
0 Rear addition 0 Weatherstripping 
0 Strongly 
Disagree 
0 Siding replacement 
0 Window replacement 
0 Painting the exterior of the house 
0 Installing a new fence 
0 Porch repair using like materials and design 0 Adding a skylight 
4. Do you think the review process reasonable and easy to understand? 
0 Strongly Agree 0 Somewhat Agree 0 Not sure 
5. What changes would you like to see, if any? [ ·-~ 
D Somewhat 
disagree 
0 St rongly 
Disagree 
6. Do you think the City should develop requirements for property owners 
to maintain their buildings to prevent demolition caused by neglect? 
0 Strongly Agree 0 Somewhat Agree 0 Not sure 0 Somewhat 
disagree 
0 St rongly 
Disagree 
7. Do you think the city has adequate programs for educating residents and 
visitors about the history of Salem? 
0 Strongly Agree 0 Somewhat Agree 0 Not Sure 0 Somewhat 
Disagree 
0 Strongly 
Disagree 
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8. What are some additional programs or services that you would like to see 
to promote historic preservation and the history of Salem? 
0 Educat ional workshops - research, technical assistance, et c. 
0 Lecture series 
D Grants or loans to historic propert y owners for historic preservation projects 
0 Reduct ion In applicat ion fees 
0 Awards programs 
0 Other 
9. Do you think that preservation interests compete against other City goals 
like economic development and affordable housing? 
0 Strongly Agree 0 Somewhat Agree 0 Not sure 0 Somewhat 
disagree 
0 Strongly 
Disagree 
10. Do you t hink that Salem should develop an archaeology program? 
0 Strongly Agree 0 Somewhat Agree D Not sure 0 Somewhat 
disagree 
0 Strongly 
Disa gree 
11. Currently the Gaiety Hill and Court-Chemeketa neighborhoods, and 
downtown Salem have been inventoried and have been listed National 
Register of Historic Places District. The Fairmount neighborhood has also 
been surveyed and the Grant Neighborhood is in the process of being 
surveyed. Do you think the city should inventory other areas of Salem? 
Please check the area that you feel needs more inventory work. 
D CANDO 0 ~1 orningslde D SESNA 
0 Crolsan -IIIahe O NEN 0 South Gateway 
D ELNA D NESCA 0 South Salem 
D Faye Wr ight D NOLA 0 Sunnyslope 
0 Grant 0 Northgate 0 Wes t Salem 
0 Highland D SCAN 
0 Lansing 0 SE I4CA 
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12. Given limited resources available for historic preservation, would it be 
useful for the City to develop partnerships with other groups, such as 
museums, visitor's association, schools, libraries, and/or historical societies? 
0 Strongly Agree 0 Somewhat Agree 0 Not sure 0 Somewhat 
Disagree 
13. If so, what groups would you recommend? 
D t4arion County Historical Society/Mission Mill 
0 Deepwood Estate 
0 Bush House 
0 Salem VIsitor's Association (Travel Salem) 
0 Go Downtown Salem 
0 Salem library 
0 A.C. Gilbert 's Discovery Village 
0 Polk Count y Historical Society 
0 Other 
14. Is there anything else you would like to add? 
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D Strongly 
Disagree 
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1. Do you feel adequately trained to perform the duties of a Historic 
Landmarks Commissioner? 
0 Strongly agree D Somewhat l!gree 0 Not sure 
2. Would you like additional training? 
0 Strongly Agree 0 Somewhat Agree 0 Not sure 
3. If so what kind of training? 
0 Somewhat 
disagree 
0 Somewhat 
disagree 
0 Strongly 
disagree 
D Strongly 
Disagree 
0 Land Use Laws and Processes D Application of Design Standards and Guidelines 
0 Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation 0 Other 
D Technical Methods for Rehabilitation (e.g. window 
rehab) 
4. Do you feel that the current Historic Preservation Ordinance and Design 
Guidelines give you, as a Commissioner, enough guidance to allow you to 
make clear and consistent decisions? 
0 Strongly Agree D Somewhat Agree D Not sure 0 Somewhat 
disagree 
0 Strongly 
Disagree 
5. If not, would you prefer more specific direction to be written into the 
code? 
D The code should provide rnore examples of recommended and not recommended rehabilitation techniques. 
D The code should prohibit the use of substitute materials on historic landmarks and/or In historic districts. 
D The code should require property owners to maintain their buildings to prevent demolition caused by neglect . 
D Other 
6. Are you happy with the current review process? Do you feel it provides 
property owners with a fair and timely review? 
D Strongly Agree D Somewhat Agree D Not sure D Somewhat 
disagree 
D Strongly 
Disagree 
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7. If not, what would you like to change? 
D Designating a City wide Historic Preservation Officer 
D Providing assistance with an architectura l (technica l ) rev iew subcommittee 
0 Instituting a Certificate of Appropriateness and Certificate of No Effect 
0 Reducing application fees 
0 Other 
8. Do you think that the city needs to develop more uniform policies across 
all departments in the city for historic resources? 
0 Strongly Agree D Somewhat Agree D Not sure D Somewhat 
disagree 
D Strongly 
Disagree 
9. With what departments and divisions should Planning coordinate? 
0 Building and Safety 
D Transportation 
0 Public Works 
D Urban Development 
0 Other 
10. Do you think that Salem should develop an archaeology program? 
0 Strongly Agree 0 Somewhat Agree D Not sure D somewhat 
disagree 
D Strongly 
Disagree 
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11. Currently the Gaiety Hill and Court-Chemeketa neighborhoods, and 
downtown Salem have been inventoried and have been listed National 
Register of Historic Places District. The Fairmount neighborhood has also 
been surveyed and the Grant Neighborhood is in the process of being 
surveyed. Do you think the city should inventory other areas of Salem? 
Please check the area that you feel needs more inventory work. 
D CANDO 0 Hornlngslde 0 SESNA 
0 Crolsan-IIIahe D NEN D South Gateway 
D ELNA 0 NESCA D South Salem 
0 faye Wright 0 NOLA 0 Sunnyslope 
0 Grant 0 Northgate 0 West Sa lem 
0 Highland OscAN 
D Lansing 0sH1CA 
12. Given limited resources available for historic preserv<Jtion, would it be 
useful for the City to develop partnerships with other groups, such as 
museums, visitor's association, schools, libraries, and/or historical societies? 
0 Strongly Agree 0 Somewhat Agree 0 Not sure D Somewhut 
Disagree 
13 .. If so, what groups would you recommend? 
D t-1arlon County Historical Socicty/1111ssion Mi ll 
D Deepwood Estate 
D Bush House 
0 Salem VIsitor's Association (Travel Salem) 
0 Go Downtown Salem 
0 Salem Library 
0 A.C. Gilbert's Discovery VIllage 
0 Polk County Historical Society 
D Other 
D Strongly 
Disagree 
14. Do you think there are city codes or policies that conflict with the goals 
and mission of the Commission? 
D Strongly Agree 0 Somewhllt Agree D Not sure D Somewhat 
disagree 
0 Strongly 
Disagree 
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15. If so can you give an example? 
0 Add a page If needed. 
16. Do you think that setting priorities for the historic preservation program 
would assist in weighing and balancing conflicting issues against other goals 
and objectives of the City? 
0 Strongly Agree 0 Somewhat Agree 0 Not sure 
17. If so, what priorities do you recommend? 
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disagree 
0 Strongly 
Disagree 
18. Do you feel that communication between the Commission, the Planning 
Commission, and the City Council is effective? 
0 Strongly Agree D Somewhat Agree 0 Not sure 0 Somewhat 
disagree 
0 Strongly 
Disagree 
19. Do you ·feel the Commission effectively com·municates with and educates 
historic property owners in Salem? 
0 Strongly Agree 0 Somewhat Agree 0 Not sure 0 Somewht~t 
disagree 
20. If not, what kind of programs would you like to see? 
D EducatianCII workshops, research, technical 
assistance, etc. 
0 Lecture series 
0 Grants or loans to historic property owners for 
historic preservation projects 
0 Reduction in application fees 
0 Awards programs 
0 Othe r 
0 Strongly 
Disagree 
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21. How would your prioritize (rank 1-15) the following responsibilities for 
the Commission? 
Encourage efforts of individuals and groups 
Create local register • Inventory of Salem area 
1'1ake recommendations to the council on historic 
preservation and funding 
Establish standards for designation of landmarks 
Review applications for state or federal funds 
Create public pride and awareness 
Coordinate with planning commission 
Cr eate education programs 
Facilitate the Implementation of SRC Chapter 120A 
Recommend ordinance changes 
Seek donations 
Work with state to Identify and maintain state owned 
facilities 
Establish subcommittees as needed 
Review National Register nominations 
Perform design review 
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Do you think the city has adequate 
programs for educating residents 
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Do you think the review process is 
reasonable and easy to understand? 
Survey Results 
Which of the following projects 
would require review? 
Do you think the City should 
develop requirements for property 
owners to maintain their buildings 
to prevent demolition caused by 
neglect? 
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Do you think preservation interests 
compete against other City goals 
like economic development and 
affordable housing? 
Do you think that Salem should 
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recommend? 
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Salem should look into partnership opps with the Historic Preservation program at Feb 17, 2010 1:12 AM 
the University of Oregon 
I wish that the city council would start a real effort to stop the littering that happens Feb 18, 2010 8:35PM 
in this town. I find if very embarrassing for visitors to our town see clutter, litter and 
trash strewn about. After all, we are the capital of Oregon - a state known for it's 
beauty and progressive legislation to protect our environment. However, you 
would never know that when driving downtown, or on Lancaster or on Portland rd, 
etc. 
I suggest a couple of ways to tackle this issue .... 
1. enforce littering ordinances 
2. require businesses (especially fast food places) to clean the trash from their 
property on a daily basis or else pay a fine 
3. ask neighborhood associations to help patrol/monitor businesses in their areas. 
Someone from the association could either notify pollee or even hand out 
"reminder" notices to these business. 
If you think about It, the cups, napkins, sacks, etc. that we see in the gutters or on 
the streets all originate from a nearby business 
3. request that schools teach 'no littering' habits In school. The majority of our 
school are "first generation Oregonians" - they need to be taught to value the 
place and environment they live in. 
Keep the costs down and bring in Jobs! Jobs are the only thing that Is going to Feb 18, 2010 10:14 PM 
help save our historical sites ... taxpayers (whom are left} are tapped 
out!!!! !l I!! I! I! I!!! I!!!! !I 
There has to be a better way to Inform potential homebuyers of historic homes Feb 19, 2010 1:44AM 
that there are restrictions to remodeling. 
I do worry about historic structures that are neglected. I do also know there are Feb 19, 2010 6:23AM 
limits on what can be preserved. Certainly if an area has been earmarked on the 
Nail Historic Register/Districts, then there Is a NATIONAL reason the area should 
be preserved. I have no Idea how one could enforce preservation in this country, 
however. If you figure out a way, then I say go for lt! 
There should be a policy In place to Inform potential buyers that the property Is in Feb 19, 2010 6:59PM 
a historic district, whether ills a contributing or non-contributing home and what 
the requirements are. I don't understand why a properties historical designation Is 
not a part of the title or deed for the property. 
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7 This comment is related to questions 6 and 9 above. I am very concerned about Feb 19, 2010 7:10PM 
question 6. Putting any more rules on the backs of homeowners that live in 
historic districts may cause potential buyers to think twice about the purchasing a 
home In the historic district, and thus lower the value of our homes. There are 
already huge hurdles In place (some of them reasonable, but huge none the less) 
that historic homeowners have to climb over to make changes and updates to our 
homes. I think the best way to preserve the historic resources In our 
neighborhood districts Is to keep the education pipelines open rather that saddle 
us with more rules and regulations. The Historic Preservation Plan should assist 
homeowners in keeping our homes desirable places to live by protecting our 
neighborhoods' llvabllltyl (This wasn't done at the liberty/Mission intersection, so 
lt only stands to reason that those homes would become undesirable and thus 
neglected.) The Plan should continue to allow owners of historic homes to make 
reasonable modifications to their homes that increase the value of the historic 
resource, thus hopefully increasing it's lifespan as a desirable place to live. 
--8 Stop annexing neighborhoods into this program without the majority of the Feb 22, 2010 4:34PM 
property owners agreeing to It! The requirement for a 51% "no" by notarized 
statement Is an impossible standard. A 51% majority "yes" should be required 
before even considering taking anyones property rights away. 
9 I strongly disagree with the process currently in place to ask property owners if the Feb 22, 2010 6:38PM 
agree with the plans to create a historic district. It should not take a majority "no" 
vote by propery owners to slop the creation of a historic district. I further disagree 
that owners within a proposed district are forced to comply with historic 
requirement Imposed on them by others. 
10 Expect more challenges as the recession & depression deepens. The national Feb 23, 2010 4:43AM 
historical trend is not good; If business can not get their way, they let building 
deterioate so they can tear down 
11 I strongly oppose the creation of historic districts in Salem. The process is an Feb 23, 2010 7:30PM 
lmpossilion on those that neither own nor wish to own historic properties. 
The voting is inherently un-democratic in that it takes a majority "no" vote to block 
the creation of a historic district. The City has been very un-proactive to fully 
inform effected parties In the impact these designations have on the owners. 
The creation of these new districts Imposes restrictions on property owners that 
· they neither benefit from nor can opt out of. 
12 Reason, common sense, should always prevail. Feb 23, 2010 11 :51 PM 
13 It is helpful for older neighborhoods to learn about their past. I had a legal Issue Feb 25, 2010 7:58PM 
which forced me to learn about the history of my house. No one on my block 
remebers any thing. that is very sad. I understand that there are Conde 
McCullough bric)ges in the dowtown core. I have some guesses based on style 
but they are very deteriorated and need to be recognized as the beautiful city 
bridges that they are. 
14 The process for justifying demolition seems flawed. There is not a clear message Feb 25, 2010 9:20PM 
that preservation Is the goal. Don't buy an historic property or property in an 
historic district with any other goal in mind. The penalty for neglect needs more 
teeth . 
15 I think we should be proud of our heritage and strive to preserve it for future Feb 25, 2010 10:02 PM 
generations. It would also be helpful to be able to have a consultant we could go 
to for historic paint colors, and even landscaping. 
I have been very dismayed that neighbors have chosen to add parking spaces in 
their front yards, which certainly does not fit in the historical preservation plan. No 
one seems to be bothered by this. It takes away from the historical feeling of 
Gaiety Hill. Just drive down Church St SE and see for yourself. We do have 
garages! But many either have too many cars or don't use the garage. 
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16 Workshops on making your historic home energy efficient without changing the Feb 25, 2010 10:14 PM 
character of the home and not breaking the bank would be nice. 
Wood windows are to much money and do not provide the efficiency needed. 
17 I am disappointed that there was a loophold that allowed the demolition of four Feb 25, 2010 10:31 PM 
houses on Uberty. I'd like to see that loophole eliminated. I'd like to see Historic 
Preservation be bigger player in preserving what we already have, those existing 
buildings are sites that make up the flavor of our city. 
18 I am upset that the owner of the property at Mission and liberty streets was Feb 25, 2010 11 :07 PM 
allowed to let his property deteriorate to a point where It had to be demolished and 
he did not care about historic districts. 
19 The city seems to worry more about homeowners who replace doors and Feb 25, 2010 11:28 PM 
windows than they do about developments that will have major impact on a 
hsitoric resource. We should also provide Incentives so that buying a home in a 
historic district does not end up being more costly simply because the home or 
neighborhood is historic. 
20 Go Salem ..... Feb 26, 2010 12:11 AM 
21 When purchasing a historical home the guidelines should be included in the Feb 26, 2010 12:50 AM 
disclosures statement. 
22 Do the Job right: protect what requires protecting and apply reasonable Feb 26, 2010 1:16AM 
accountability to the historic properties owners; what would you do if it were your 
historic home? 
23 If we do not protect what we have, It wll vanish forever. Feb 26,2010 1:28AM 
24 I believe that the properties on high street across from Bush Park have already Feb 26, 201 0 1:28AM 
been inventoried - Isn't this area called "Gaiety Hill - Bush Park?" 
25 I am a firm believer in the idea that if you have a law you MUST enforce that law Feb 26, 2010 4:32PM 
or throw it out. If Mr. Zerr is allowed a zone change at mission and liberty the 
historic overlay for that area should be thrown out entirely. 
26 This survey was not publicized to the existing historic district property owners. Feb 26, 2010 6:54PM 
That Is pathetic, and somewhat indicative of the apparent lack of commitment to 
those owners. We Invest a ton of money (well beyond the property tax offset that 
some have) In making our homes and businesses viable for ourselves and the 
historical aspects of Salem. 
27 How about Willamette University and Chemeketa Community College as partners Feb 26, 2010 8:41 PM 
in the educational aspect of historic preservation and why we should be so 
Interested in II . . 
28 Historic preservation and economic growth can be quite compatible. I strongly Feb 26, 2010 9:00PM 
agree on Point 6, the corner of Liberty and Mission Is an example of what can 
happen if this type of action Is not stopped. 
29 You MUST develop a requirement for owners to keep their properties in good Feb 26, 2010 10:05 PM 
condition . Nefarious creatures have taken advantage of the loophole that If you let 
a property get in such bad repair they must be demolished just so that they can 
build a commercial property In the middle of the historic district Is just asking for 
everyone to do the same. Gaiety Hill, could, If they wished, just let their homes go 
completely and then they could sell their land at multi-million dollar prices to the 
hospital and I don't think that's what the historic district planners had in mind. 
30 I believe that preserving Salem's historic districts enhances the City's economic Feb 26, 2010 11:37 PM 
development goals by creating a link from Salem's residential neighborhoods tc 
downtown businesses. Protecting historic neighborhoods also prevents Salem 
from becoming just another commuter community. Preserving the historic districts 
as viable family neighborhoods is Important to recruiting and retaining skilled 
professionals who work at Salem Hospital, Willamette University, SAIF, and the 
Capitol. 
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31 Right now Is a very crilical time for the Gaiety Hill area with the closing of the Feb 26, 2010 11 :52 PM 
OSB. I hope the cily will do everything possible to preserve the park-like setting 
on Church Street between Bush Park and Pringle Park. The last thing Salem 
needs is another huge hunk of concrete, regardless of any real or perceived 
economic benefits. 
32 Question three is unclear. Is the replacement with like or ldentlal materials? Feb 27,201012:01 AM 
33 If the city has limited resources, Think about the Individual home owner, especially Feb 27, 2010 4:22AM 
in this current economy. 
34 Please help PRESERVE our Gaiety Hill neighborhood by NOT allowing for any Feb 27, 2010 10:26 PM 
zone change and to either assist homeowners to keep up their properties with 
education/grants/technical assistance or whatever their needs are to NOT allow 
the houses to fall into decay and disrepair willingly by the homeowner and then 
expect that the City will allow for a zone change. This lack of support has robbed 
our neighborhood of 4 houses, 4 families and 4 property taxes. Please DO NOT 
allow any zone change on these properties ... Piease support preservation and 
please use this case as the case to send a very strong and clear message that 
the City supports preservation and they are there to aid homeowners In order to 
keep valuable architecture preserved. If the City Is really Interested In downtown 
housing .. support us in Gaeity Hill ... we ARE downtown housing! Thank you I 
35 I am thrilled that attention Is being paid to historic neighborshoods and that It is Feb 27, 2010 10:33 PM 
becoming recognized that "thriving neighborhoods" are essential to the 
preservation of our city. Otherwise, Salem will become one long strip mall. 
36 I liked the Landmarks Information newsletter. I wish the group could be more Feb 28, 2010 3:53AM 
proactiive. 
37 In terms of City goals - maintaining historic neighborhoods makes the city a more Mar 1, 2010 8:49 PM 
desirable place to visit and move to. When we take pride in our city, It shows and 
makes It far more attractive to others. 
38 Go Downtown Is a joke - and a bad one at that. Mar 1, 2010 10:41 PM 
Historic Landmarks should be involved with the Downtown Urban Renewal District 
(and other UR districts with historic assets}. You should be pushing the Toolbox 
Program and support more funding there. 
Where were you when the City was asking what .to do with the extra $3.2 million 
they had left when they won the BOLl suit? You should have been fighting to at 
' least get some of that dedicated to the Downtown Toolbox. 
You should have been front and center objecting to the deconstruction of the Blind 
School and removal of the State Hospital buildings. You should have organized 
letter writing campaigns, had the State Hospital highlighted in Preservation 
Magazine's "Endangered Buildings", staged sit-ins, shown statistics of how much 
longer the existing State Hospital buildings would have lasted If they had been 
renovated. You aren't protesting the destruction of our city historic assets, how 
can you think you are doing what you should? 
I can tell f(Om the questions above that City Staff have you so mired down in their 
organizational swamp you have lost sight of the larger picture - and buildings are 
gone because of it. 
This "Oh well, I guess I can't do anything" atlitude sucks, get some back bone. 
Either lead, or get out of the way. 
39 The present system in my view Is a farce. The late night noise ordinance should Mar 1, 2010 10:42 PM 
be enforced. The way it Is now is that if you have friends In high places, or the 
pollee department, you can thumb your nose at your neighbors and the law, and 
party party party. 
40 I'd love to see· more resources dedicated to energy efficiency and historic Mar 2, 2010 3:56 AM 
preservation. They are at odds with each other right now, it appears. 
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41 Potential owners are not made aware of the strict restrictions that will be pl<lc<w Mar 3, 2010 4:05PM 
on them when purchasing a historic home. They are often btindslded when they 
try to make updates to their homes. In addition, If you alreCldy own a home or 
property before it is placed on a historic register, you are suddenly plagued with 
fees and denials to make changes to your own property. 
42 The recent destruction of the four houses at Mission and Liberty was Mar 3, 2010 7:46 PM 
unconscionable. City code should prevent an owner from letting his property go 
with the purpose of demolishing it. 
43 It took us so long to go through the permit process to get our plans approved that Mar 3, 2010 7:50 PM 
now because of the economy we will have to put off making the improvements we 
had planned for awhile. If the process could have been quicker we would have 
had It all done and been able to sell the house by now (which Is barely livible in It's 
present state) and It would no longer be an eyesore for all the neighbors nearby. I 
think that historic preservation also needs to be more compatible with the 
economic development needs of the community. 
44 If you keep going at this rate, the entire city will be a historic district and the city Mar 3, 2010 9:08PM 
will go broke trying to regulate all the properties. You will also drive away potential 
people that want to relocate here because the historic rules are much too strict 
and way too expensive for the average homeowner. Why can't you just Jet Salem 
be Salem and stop trying to make It some "special" place? The more you try, the 
more you destroy the essence of the city. This isn't Savannah you know. Now 
there's history. Why not get some grant money for affordable housing? Why not 
get some grant money to fund more police so people feel safe? Why not get some 
grant money for public works to keep the roads in tip top shape? These things will 
attract people TO Salem. Making unrealistic historic districts with expensive, strict 
rules will drive people out or town. Of course the upside of that Is that Salem will 
be a historic ghost town when that happens. 
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APPENDIX B 
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
INFORMATION 
l. CONCEPTS DISCUSSION INFC)RMA'TION -
4/6/2010 
2. PIRORITY RESULTS TABLES 
MEMO 
Date: April 6, 20 1 0 
To: Paul Sturzinger, Paul Gebler and Ken Eatwell 
From: Julie Osborne and Roz Keeney 
Re: Information to review for April 131h Meeting 
In preparation for our meeting on Aprill3, we're asking each of the TAC members to 
review various areas of the plan that have been developing through our survey and 
meetings. We are asking that the three of you look at Goal I, Improve Communication 
and Coordination (Processes), and address some of the following questions under each of 
the areas identified to date. Examples are included to provide "inspiration". 
Instructions: Please prioritize the following items listed below from Goal 1; and be 
prepared to discuss an idea that can best meet each of the items based on your own 
experiences and research and/or the links and attachments provided as "inspiration". 
Priority 
Provide Technical and Design Assistance Prior to Application 
Comment/Idea: 
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Clarify Design Guidelines 
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Develop Certificate of Appropriateness for HP projects. 
Comment/Idea: 
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Develop fact sheet for historic property owners 
Comment/Idea: 
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Develop Real Estate Disclosure Process 
Comment/Idea: 
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(1) Provide Technical and Design Assistance Prior to Application: 
Overview: There is a desire to have a way for applicants to discuss their project ideas 
prior to submitting an application to the city for design review. Some communities have 
established Architectural Design Review Committees that provide assistance prior to 
application. 
Examples: 
The Salt Lake City Historic Preservation Program includes an Architectural 
Subcommittee. The website states: "The Architectural Sub~Committee (ASC) consists 
ofHLC members who are architects. They are practicing professionals experienced in 
architectural restoration who provide technical assistance for projects in historic districts. 
The ASC frequently reviews projects already considered by the ful l commission that need 
further refinement, as well as those projects that the staff feels are too complex for 
administrative approval. Contact the Planning Division to schedule a time on the next 
ASC agenda. 
See the attached description of the Design Review Subcommittl!e in Elm City, 
North Carolina 
Questions: 
a) What kind of technical and design assistance do you think the average property 
owner would like to know prior to submitting an application? 
b) Who would be best to provide the assistance? Would this group be totally 
sepamte from the HLC, or would this group be a subcommittee of the HLC? 
c) If members of the HLC were to provide assistance, how would you address a 
potential conflict of interest? 
d) Where and when would such meetings take place? Would they be on a regular 
basis (could there be a time and place set up for people to come in)? Could or 
should they occur on site? 
(2) Develop Protocol for coordinating design review projects between the Planning 
and Building Divisions- «Certificate of Appropriateness" 
Overview: Currently there are issues \Vhen a decision has been made by the HLC that 
may contradict building code requirements. Some communities have adopted what they 
cal a Ce1iificate of Appropriateness that provides documentation for th~ applicant to take 
from the 1-ILC decision to the building division to expedite the review. 
Examples: 
See attached Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Applications fh>m Aurora, OR 
and Jacksonville, PL. 
Questions: 
a. How does the process work now? 
i. What parts of the process work well'? 
ii. What parts of the process don't work; what problems often arise? 
b. How can the process .be changed to overcome the issues? 
c. What should the COA look like? 
(3) Develop Real Estate Disclosure Process 
Summary: Currently, there is no mechanism in place to ensure that property owners are 
made aware that they have purchased a listed historic property that is required to have 
review of any exterior changes. Many options have been explored, including having the 
deed include information about the historic designation, which has tumed out to be cost 
prohibitive. To goal is to improve communication so that Realtors can inform their 
clients about the requirements before the sale is completed. 
Examples: 
Seller's Disclosure Statement- attached- See what is typically included in a 
disclosure statement. How could we incorporate notification of listed historic property in 
this? 
Historic Preservation Commission Fact Sheet, Aspen- attached- This wasn't 
necessarily designed for Realtors, but maybe something similar would be helpful. 
Questions: 
a. How would you offer training to Realtors? 
b. What kind of information would you include in a fact sheet for Realtors? 
c. Is it possible to include another line item that' ·would disclose, at the time of 
sale, that a property is listed as a historic resource, either individually, or us 
part of a historic district? 
(4) Develop fact sheet for property owners 
Summary: Currently there are a few different "brochures", and a number of information 
sheets that provide information about historic properties. However, there is a need to 
have a single, concise information brochure that will clarify what it means to have a 
historic property in Salem. Also, some of the information is outdated. 
Examples: 
Current City of Salem- Information for Residential Property Owners (available at 
this link: 
http://wv.rw.cityofsalem.net/Depnrlments/CommunityDcvelopmcnt/Planning/Historic/Do 
cuments/Residential Brochure web.gdD 
Historic Property Designation; Salem Downtown Historic District Information 
(attached) 
Salisbury, North Carolina- On-Line Fact Sheet (attached) 
Questions: 
a. What in the existing informational brochures is helpful? 
b. What should be eliminated? 
c. What should be added? 
d. What format should it be in? 
(5) Clarify Design Standards and Guidelines 
Summary: The existing design standards and guidelines are included in the Development 
Design Handbook which you can find on-Jine in Chapter 5 at the following link: 
(http://www.cilyofsalem.net/Departments/CommunityDevelopment/Planning/Documents 
/Development Design Handbook.pdJ). These standards and guidelines do not currently 
provide the kind of specificity the property owners are seeking. 
Examples of other Guidelines: 
City of Salisbury- !Jllp://www.ci.salisbury.nc.us/lm&d/historic/intro.html 
Phoenix General Design Guidelines -http://phocnix.gov/his\oric/designgu.pdf 
Questions: 
a. What about the existing standards and guidelines are confusing? 
b. What should be eliminated? 
c. What should be added? 
d. How could we incorporate more graphics without incurring considerable 
expense having them prepared? 
Our hope is that at the meeting we will be able to discuss some of the ideas you may have 
related to these topics, select parts of the documents you think are good features that 
y~u'd like to see in Salem's repertoire, and think about how we can set priorities. 
Date: April 6, 2010 
To: Curt Roedel, Jan Johnson and Leah McMillan 
From: Julie Osborne and Roz Keeney 
RE: Information to review for the Apri1131h TAC meeting 
In preparation for our meeting on April 13 we are asking each of the TAC members to review various areas of 
the plan that have been developing through our survey and meetings. We are asking that the three of you look 
at the ConcepWision: Protect Cultural Resources which includes three concepts: 
1. Survey historic resources of Salem, 
2. Develop training and workshops for property owners, 
3. Protect Archaeological Resources 
and address some of the following questions under each of the areas identified to date. If you have any other 
ideas please bring them up at the meeting for discussion. 
1. Concept/vision- Survey historic resources of Salem 
Overview 
Historic resource surveys are a vital tool for informing the community about the types of historic properties that 
exist in a city and the extent to which such properties maintain their historic integrity. They provide baseline 
information for evaluating applications for modifications to historic properties. They provide valuable information 
on the history, architecture, and condition of specific neighborhoods, buildings, sites, and landscapes, and they 
set the stage for historic designation. 
A survey involves the visual examination of a select area or group of properties to determine their historic 
integrity and significance. In addition to inventorying historic properties, surveys typically rank the resources 
based on their relative historic significance. Surveys may look for resources from eitt1~r a geographic (Fairmount 
Neighborhood) or thematic perspective (Salem Mid Century Modern residences}, depending on their objectives. 
Accurate surveys are vital to a well-functioning historic preservation program In a number of ways. For example. 
surveys help inform development decisions. At the local level, major land use decisions should be Informed by 
the best available information about the presence or condition of historic resources. This applies not only to 
decisions specifically affecting historic properties, such as certificates of appropriateness: it also includes 
rezoning, subdivisions, conditional uses, and any other type of land use activity that might affect a historic 
building or site. In such situations. it Is vital to have up-to-date survey information to ensure that historic 
resources are protected as development activity moves forward. At the national level, Section 106 of the 
National Historic Preservation Act requires all federally funded projects to assess their Impacts on historic 
resources. On the state level. Section 9-8-404 requires all state-funded projects to assess their impacts on 
historic resources. Survey work can be performed at two levels that differ In the level of detail, expertise, time, 
and resources needed to complete the work. These two survey methods are described below. 
Reconnaissance Survey 
The reconnaissance survey, commonly known as a "windshield swvey," is an effective way of evaluating large 
areas to identify potentially eligible properties for local and/or national designation. This survey is conducted by 
the surveyor briefly looking at each property or resource within a predefined area or related to a historic theme. 
An experienced surveyor can determine from this level of survey which resources appear to meet the necessary 
age and integrity standards and which do not. In the field, the surveyor documents potential resources on a map 
of the survey area and then photographs and makes basic notes on the architecture and apparent integrity of a 
property. Because no research or more detailed fieldwork is completed on individual resources, 1t1e 
reconnaissance survey offers the benefit of being relatively inexpensive and an effective way of identifying areas 
where intensive-level survey 
may be warranted. 
Intensive Survey 
The intensive-level survey builds upon tl1e results of a reconnaissance swvey by Involving detailed 
documentation of each site, building, or structure included in a project. Because of the detailed work and 
documentation, these are both more expensive and time-consuming. The intensive-level survey typically 
includes additional photography, enhanced field notes. and archival research to document some history and 
significance of each resource. This level of survey results in a substantial document (a site form) for eac/1 
property. where the results of the fieldwork and research are recorded together with a determination of 
significance. 
Surveys are only as useful as they are current. As time passes, surveys become less and less accurate 
representations of conditions on the ground. The boundaries of historic areas may expand or shrink, and 
Individual properties may lose or gain their historic integrity. Current survey information is needed to capture 
these changes and allow for the continuing evaluation (and modification if necessary) of district boundaries and 
lists of contributing structures over time. Accurate information on properties and districts helps ensure that the 
time and resources of the historic preservation program are efficiently and appropriately directed to the correct 
locations. Once a survey is completed, it should be updated periodically to address the on going impacts of two 
dynamic forces: time and maintenance. 
Discussion questions 
Currently the Gaiety Hill and Court-Chemeketa neighborhoods and downtown SaleiT' have been inventoried and 
have been listed National Register of Historic Places District. The Fairmount neighbol'hood has also been 
surveyed and the Grant Neighborhood is in the process of being surveyed. 
Should HLC be more active in helping the neighborhoods get districts listed on the NRHP? 
What neighborhoods should be inventoried next and which ones should be done first? 
CANDO Croisan-lllahe ELNA Faye Wright Grant Highland 
Lansing Morningside NEN NESCA NOLA Northgate 
SCAN SEMCA SESNA South Gateway South Salem 
Sunnyslope West Salem 
Do you think that the inventory work should include neighborhood volunteers? 
Should future inventory work center on neighborhoods or specific resources types (i.e., Bungalows, Mid Century 
Modern)? 
Should the City Historic Preservation Plan consider other types of neighborhood protection like a Historic 
Conservation District (i.e. the City of Portland has several examples of Historic Conservation Districts), placing 
individual historic resources on the local register in addition to listing In the National Register of Historic Places. 
What is a Conservation District? 
Conse!Yation districts might be an appropriate tool for protecting some of the 
communities in Salem that have special attributes that citizens want to protect. 
Conservation districts are being considered or have been adopted in a growing 
number of jurisdictions across t11e country as one alternative to more stringent 
historic district regulations. Communities as diverse as Dallas, Texas, Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Por/fand, 
Oregon, all have adopted conservation districts, though each district is unique. (Portland a/so has "consetVation 
landmark" designation for individual properties.) Most conservation districts are directed at preserving the 
residential character of a neighborhood, maintaining a unique community center, or emphasizing an important 
cultural element of a community. Some are intended as step-down, buffer, or transition areas immediately 
surrounding a protected historic district. Sometimes, they are used for areas that fall sl!ort of meeting the criteria 
for a local, state, or natlonalllistorlc designation, but which nevertheless have important cultural. visual, or other 
significance. 
Potential Salem Preservation Plan Action Items 
ACTION 1: ESTABLISH SURVEY CRITERIA 
Develop criteria that may be applied on an ongoing basis to determine where new survey work is necessary. 
Criteria should include, but not be limited to: 
; i Concentration of potential resources; 
1 1 New types of resources not yet protected; 
1 ! Possible endangerment of the resource/area (including 
encroachment from new development); 
1 : Need of survey to precede and inform potential planning or 
development (including activities by other departments); and 
: Presence of public support (for surveys of unlisted resources). 
ACTION 2: IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE NEW SURVEYS ARE NEEDED 
Based on the survey criteria develop a list of areas where new historic resource surveys are needed. Update the 
list on at least an annual basis. Use GIS technology as one tool to help identify resources that may have historic· 
value but have not yet been surveyed. Create a simple and easy-to·maintain system of tracking suggestions for 
areas where surveys are needed. Tracking individual sites may facilitate the identification of possible thematic 
collections to be surveyed or sites to be nominated individually. These priorities will serve as a framework 
against which planning staff can weigh and balance survey suggestions to ensure strategic aims of the 
preservation program are represented. Follow a collaborative process to review and update the list of areas 
where surveys are needed. Include in the discussions a variety of preservation stakeflolders, including City staff, 
the Historic Landmark Commission, community councils, reservation partners. 
ACTION 2: IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE RESURVEYS ARE NEEDED 
Based on the survey criteria develop a list of areas where updates or complete revisions to existing surveys are 
needed. Prioritize surveys for funding consideration on an annual basis or semi-annual basis. 
ACTION 3: IDENTIFY SHORT- AND LONG-TERM SURVEY FUNDING 
PRIORITIES 
Work with preservation partners and the Commission to develop a list or 
short and long term funding priorities for surveys. Evaluate funding priorities 
on an annual or semi-annual basis to ensure that up-to-date and complete surveys are used to inform 
preservation decision-making. 
ACTION 4: ESTABLISH A CONSISTENT FORMAT FOR NEW SURVEYS 
Ensure that all future surveys share a generally consistent format and structure, and contain the same elements. 
which should comply with the State Historic Preservation Office's survey guidelines and should include at a 
minimum: 
, ! Survey forms and processes approved by the State Historic Preservation Office; 
: Digital photographs of all surveyed properties; 
1, Ratings of significance for each surveyed property; and 
: A survey report that includes, among other items, a statement of 
the historic context of the survey area and recommendations. 
ACTION 5. Encourage National Register Nomination or other recognition or protection measures for Properties 
Identified through Survey work. When historic properties are identified through survey work, work with property 
owners to nominate such properties to the National Register of Historic Places, where they are eligible, and 
where there is property owner support-- particularly where local designation Is unlikely. Nominate eligible 
thematic collections for listing on the National Register through a multiple property listing. Or create 
Conservation Districts for protection and planning for significant historic resources. 
2. Concept/vision - Develop training and workshops for property owners. 
Overview 
There are some resources available to help citizens learn about, support, enjoy, and oreserve the historic 
resources of Salem. The City offers some of these resources, most notably the City's website, which provides 
useful technical materials describing the City's preservation regulations and guidelines. Further, the State 
Historic Preservation Office {SHPO) offers numerous additional resources for education and outreach. These 
Include materials to assist property owners with researching and documenting their own homes; information 
describing tools and incentives that are available to facilitate preservation, like tax credits and preservation 
easements; and educational resources, tours, and award programs to help children, residents, and visitors learn 
about and appreciate the great historic resources of the City. 
The City currently does not perform extensive education and outreach as part of its historic preservation 
program. Available information on historic preservation is limited to functional descriptions of program 
components and procedures and is conveyed largely through the Historic Landmark Commission website. While 
this information Is useful, it is often seen only by those already aware of historic reservation. Information that 
would inform the community about the City's history, what historic preservation does, and its benefits to the 
community would help expand awareness, support, and participation In preservation activities. Outreach efforts 
could be conducted online as well as through the production of printed materials and reports, public 
presentations, and TV. 
Discussion questions 
What kinds of workshops do you think are needed in the City of Salem? 
• Educational workshops- research, technical assistance, etc. 
• Lecture series on historic architecture and/or Salem history 
Who should give the workshops and/or lectures? 
• SHPO staff 
• Professional Historic preservation specialist (if so how are they reimbursed) 
Would you like to work with another landmarks commission or group (Marion County, other Marion county city) 
to sponsor workshops? 
Would you suggest sending HLC members to workshops offered by other groups or jurisdictions- if so how 
would they be reimbursed? 
How many workshops should the HLC sponsor a year, 2, 3, and 47 
Should HLC write articles for the Salem Statesman Journal about Historic Preservation Issues as guest editors? 
Should the City send out more newsletters to the properties listed on the Salem Historic Register and National 
Register districts? 
Would you be Interested in starting guest speakers at other organizational meetings to discuss Historic 
Preservation? 
Would you be interested in establishing a larger presence for Historic Preservation during National Historic 
Preservation Month (May)? 
Potential Salem Historic Plan items Educational Outreach Action Items 
ACTION 1: DEVELOP PROPERTY MAINTENANCE HANDOUTS 
Develop a series of informational handouts on property maintenance topics to help J:roperty owners find the 
information they need in a clear, consistent, and easy-to-use format. In developing the series, make use of 
existing materials already developed by other entities to avoid duplication of effort. The City and SHPO should 
coordinate their efforts regarding the development and distribution of new materials. Potential topics for handout 
series include: 
• Financing Home Improvements to your Historic Home or Building 
• Benefits of Restoring Wood windows 
• Incorporating Renewable Energy capability (Solar and Wind) 
• Home Maintenance and Additions for Historic Properties 
• Energy Efficient Historic Homes 
• Seismic Retrofitting of Historic structures 
ACTION 2. COLLABORATE WITH AND SUPPORT THE SHPO AND SALEM PRESERVATION PARTNERS 
Ensure that they City offers comprehensive program of education and outreach, including information on history, 
formal historic tours, self guided walking tours, property research support, tax credit and financing information 
and assistance, preservation best practices, and other materials on the benefits of historic preservation. 
ACTION 3: CREATE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH GUIDE 
Create an educational handout that discusses the different components of the 
education and outreach activities of the preservation program and Its 
preservation partners (UHF and SHPO). This should include information on 
guided and self-guided historic tours in the City, presentations and outreach 
to community councils. available handouts and information, and other topics. 
ACTION 4: EXPAND WEBSITE CONTENT 
The City has already begun to expand its use of the web for preservation and planning activities on the City's 
website and the addition of a monthly planning division a-newsletter with a preservation highlight. The City will 
continue to devote the necessary resources to reorganize and expand the website to include new content and 
materials, Including new best practice highlights and informational handouts, to further support the 
implementation of this plan. The City also will continue to focus on improving the site's organization and user-
friendliness. 
ACTION 4: GATHER RELEVANT "BEST PRACTICE" HIGHLIGHTS 
Coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Office. the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National 
Park Service, HPLO, City departments such as Transportation and Housing, and others as appropriate to create 
a list of preservation-related "best practice" educational materials. Such materials should be designed to 
complement the educational materials on preservation benefits proposed in Action 1 above. The following list of 
subjects should serve as a starting point for developing best-practice highlights: 
• Preservation Practice in Transit-Oriented Development Corridors 
• Making the Preservation - Affordable Housing Connection 
• Incorporating Green Building Practices into Historic Structures 
• Best Practices in Adaptive Reuse 
• Where possible, highlights should illustrate existing applications of best 
practices In the City. 
ACTION 5: HIGHLIGHT COMMUNITY BEST PRACTICES 
Positively reinforce participation by calling attention to preservation success stories in the City. Regularly 
highlight institutional and renovation successes through a multi-media approach, including use of TV. Publish 
highlights in reports, newsletters, newspapers, and the website to draw attention to successes. 
ACTION 6: SUPPORT PROJECT FINANCING WORKSHOPS 
Co-host workshops with SHPO and/or other preservation partners on project financing options for historic 
properties, targeting both residential and non-residential property 
owners. 
ACTION 7: RECOGNIZE GOOD PRESERVATION PROJECTS 
Hold annual preservation awards program to highlight successes. 
Work with the Mayor's office and other City departments to institute a City sponsored 
annual awards program to highlight project successes during the prior year and convey their importance to the 
entire City. Consider sponsoring with outside organizations, such as the local chapter of the American Institute 
of Architects . 
ACTION 8: PURSUE BROADER RECOGNITION OF SALEM PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES 
Continuously emphasize the importance of preservation In the life of the City by seeking state and national 
recognition of historic resources and preservation program accomplishments in Salem (e.g., National 
Preservation Awards of the National Trust). Compile a list of potential awards and application submittal dates 
and then work with the Commission and preservation partners to identify which awaros to pursue. 
ACTION 9: INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HISTORIC SIGNS AND MARKERS 
Pursue funding to add or repair historic signs to highlight the importance of specific sites and districts, Including 
historic signs no longer associated with extant historic buildings. Where possible, link the addition of new signs 
into other processes including street repair, City properly acquisition, and local 
designation decisions. 
ACTION 10: ATTEND COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FAIRS 
Attend community events and fairs in historic areas to publicize the program though handouts and graphic 
posters that simply convey the benefits of preservation and opportunities available to property owners. 
ACTION 11: WORK WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS TO INTEGRATE CITY HISTORY INTO SCHOOL 
CURRICULA 
Work with school administrators to develop a plan for integrating local history into school programming where it 
is appropriate and can help augment classroom learning. 
3. ConcepUvision - Incorporate Archaeology in the Salem Historic Preservation code. 
Overview: There are several archaeology laws; below is the list of laws. rules and regulations listed on the 
Oregon SHPO website. Links to the laws and regulations arc listed below by subject and divided by state and federal 
laws. 
Laws, rules nnd regulations 
N(lf/l•e American Gntl'es and Protected Object.\' 
State Laws 
• Indian Graves nnd Protected Objects <ORS 97.740-97 :.lii.Q}- protects all Native American cairns and 
graves and associated cultural items. 
Federal Law.~· 
• Native American Graves Protection und Repatriation AcU~f.J.990- requires the rctum ofNalive 
American remains and cultural objects by federal agencies and museums to Native American groups; 
governs excavations and inadvertent discovery of remains and cullunll items on federal and tribal 
lands. 
Cultural Resource Management 
State Laws 
• Archaeological Objects and Sites CORS 358.905-358.955)- Jaw provides definitions of 
archaeological sites, 75 years of age or older, significance, cultural patrimony; prohibits the sale and 
exchange of cultural items; or damage to archaeological sites on public and private lands. Items of 
cultural patrimony or associated with human remains are protected everywhere, unless the activity is 
authorized by an archaeological excavation permit. 
• Scenic Waterways (ORS 390.805-390.925)- estnblishcs a stale policy that protects historic nnd 
archaeological sites that are located adjacent to designated scenic waterways (i.e., ri\'ers or lakes) 
from destruction due to the building of dams, construction, mining, etc. 
• Conservation Easement (ORS 2.11.715-271.795)- permits agencies to help in protecting lands with 
special natural or cultural features and provides tax incentives to private land owners who agree to 
restrict their use of such lands. 
Federal Laws 
• Antiquities Act ol' 19M· established protection over any "historic ruin or monument, or any object 
of antiquity situated on government lands ... " required permits for their removal. The Secretary of the 
Interior was charged with this responsibility. 
• National Historic Pres~rvation Act of 1966. as amended through 2000 -authorized the Secretctry of 
the Interior to expand and maintain a Nntional Register, estnblished and defined the responsibilities 
of the Stale and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers and the Advisory Council of Historic 
Preservation (J\CHP), and pledged federal assistance to preservation efforts of stale and local groups. 
• Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation A~NHPA) of 1966, as amended through 2000, 
requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their activities and programs on historic 
properties. When a federal agency funds, licenses, or permits an activity that may affect cultural 
resources, the agency must consult with the State Historic Preservotion Office (SHPO) in 
cooperation with the ACHJ> in Washington, D.C. to comply with Section 106 of the NHPA. 
• National Environmental Policy Act or 1969 ~ requires federal agencies to prepare environmental 
impact statements for each fcdentl action hRving an effect on the environment, and r,<'r'. of the 
legislation includes that "it is the continuing responsibility of the federal government to use all 
practicable means ... to preserve important historic, cultural, and natural aspects of our national 
heritage." 
• Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environrrwnt or 1971 (Ex. 0. 11593)- charged federal 
agencies with the responsibility to survey all federal lands and nominate properties to the National 
Registe1-. It required the Secretary of the Interior to advise other federal agencies in matters 
pertaining to the identification and evaluation of historic properties located on lands in their 
jurisdictions. 
• Archeological and Historical Preservation Act of 1974 (AHPA}- amended the Reservoir Salvage 
Act of 1960, which provided for the recovery and preservation of historical and archeological data 
(including relics and specimens) that might be lost or destroyed in the construction of dams and 
reservoirs. The AHPA gave the Secretmy of the Interior the responsibility for coordinating and 
administering a nationwide program for recovery, protection and preservation of scientific, 
prehistoric, and historic data. 
• American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978- protects and preserves for Americnnlndi11ns their 
inherent right of fi·eedom to believe, express, and exercise the traditional religions of the American 
Indian, Eskimo, Aleut, and Native Hawaiians, including but not limited to access to sites, use and 
possession of sacred objects, and the freedom to worship tht·ough ceremonials and traditional rites. 
• Indian Sacred Sites (Executive Order No. 13007)- enacted in 1996, this law, in order to protect and 
preserve Indian religious practices, orders agencies managing Federal lands to accommodate access 
to and ceremonial use oflndian sacred sites by Indian religious practitioners and avoid adversely 
affecting the physical integrity of such sacred sites. Where appropriate, the agency is to maintain the 
confidentiality of sacred sites. 
Arc/uu!Oiogica/ Excavatlott Permits 
State Laws 
• Permit and Conditions for Excavation or Removal of Archaeological or Historical Materials (ORS 
390.235) 
• Administrative Rules for Archaeological Permits for Public and Privote Lanill! (OAR 736-051-0080 
through 0090) 
Federal Laws 
• Arch!lcologicill Resource Protection Act or 1979 -established the permit process on public and 
Native American lands; provided criminal and civil penalties for looting or d11maging sites that are 
I 00 years or older on public and tribal lands. 
lll~forlc Prcservatiou Plrmulug 
State /Jaws 
• State Historic Preservation Plan (ORS 358.605-358.622)- established the SHPO as the 
administrative agency designated to corry out the state's policies on the identi fication, preservation, 
and management of culturally significant structures, sites, and objects within the sta:r.. Among other 
tasks, this plan authorized the state to conduct a comprehensive, statewide survey to Identi fy all 
properties (i.e., districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects) that arc potentially significant to 
Oregon history and to maintain 1\ statewide inventory of historic properties. 
• ~tntc Land Use Planning Law- Goa_LllQ_AR 660-0ll::QlQQj- encourages local governments and 
state agencies to develop and maintain inventories or local historical resources and adopt programs 
that will protect historic resources for present and future generations. Goal 5 also encourages local 
governments to adopt a historic preservation plan and complimentary ordinances. In developing local 
historic preservation programs, local govemments should follow the recommendations ns outlined in 
the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation. 
Some examples of city archeology plans are available on the internet. 
The City of Phoenix Arizona; http:l/phoenix.gov/PUEBLO/arcguide.pdf. 
The City of Boston MA: http://www.cityofboston.gov/EnvironmenVprogram.asp. 
The City of New York: http://www.nyc.gov/htmiiiQc/downloads/pdf/pubs/ayguide.pdf 
The City of Scottsdale Arizona: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/codes/HistoricZoning/archaeology/ord3243.asp 
The City of Saint Augustine, Florida: http:l/tps.cr.nps.gov/pad/StAugOrd.cfm 
It appears that it may be beyond the scope of this project to prepare an Archaeology Plan for the City of Salem 
but we can recommend that incorporating archaeology Identification and preservation is an important part of 
historic preservation and should be recognized and that funding should be identified for the research and 
preparation of such a plan. 
Discussion questions 
Do you think that an educational outreach program needs to precede the deployment of a HP code? 
What kind of enforcement could be developed? 
How might the City finance a City Archaeologist? 
Date: April6, 2010 
To: Lola and Chris Hackett, Roger and Nadine Heusser, Graciela Howard 
From: Julie Osborne and Roz Keeney 
RE: Information to review for the April1311' TAC meeting 
In preparation for our meeting on April 13 we are asking each of the TAC members t0 review various areas of 
the plan that have been developing through our survey and meetings. We are asking that the three of you look 
at the Concept/Vision: Develop Economic Incentives Program and address some of the following questions 
under each of the areas identified to date. if you have any other ideas please bring them up at the meeting for 
discussion. 
Concept/VIsion Develop Economic Incentives Program 
Overview 
Historic preservation is not just about regulations that prevent inappropriate change to historic resources. 
Successful historic preservation programs also make available positive Incentives, providing property 
owners financial and technical tools that help give new life to historic properties. 
Economic incentives foster the preservation of residential neighborhoods and the revitalization of downtown 
commercial districts. A wide variety of local, state and federal incentives are available for property owners who 
appropriately repair and rehabilitate historical resources rather than turn to demolition and new construction, 
including programs such as transfer of development rights, and a variety of tax credits, loans, and grant 
programs. Potential Funding Sources for Historic Preservation. Other incentives the clly might propose in the 
future include: 
• Density bonuses 
• Tax waivers or deferrals 
• Waiver or postponement of 
• permit fees 
• Relief from zoning or building code requirements 
• Preservation Easements 
Discussion Questions 
What kind of economic Incentives do you think would work best in Salem? 
Potential Economic Incentive Programs Actions 
ACTION 1: EDUCATE ABOUT EXISTING INCENTIVES 
Educate property owners about existing incentives to increase participation In these programs. Work with SHPO 
as necessary to clarify the procedures for tax incentives to make this process more user-friendly. 
ACTION 2: IMPROVE PRESERVATION PROGRAM INCENTIVES TO PROPERTY OWNERS 
Identify potential new Incentives to make the preservation of historic properties more appealing and less 
burdensome to a wider variety of property owners. Incentives the City may wish to consider include, but are not 
limited to, the following: 
• Offer incentives within the City Housing programs to encourage their projects to follow preservation 
standards when dealing with historic properties or areas. 
• Work to create Incentives for preservation-oriented projects in redevelopment districts. 
• Expedite application processing for projects that adhere to preservation standards. 
ACTION 3: DEVELOP A GRANT PROGRAM 
There are several web sites that have more information about incentives programs. 
Seattle: http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/preservationtincentives state.htm 
Los Angeles: http://www. preservation.lacitv.orglincentives 
Palo Alto: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/depts/pln/news/detalls.asp?News1D=540& Targetl0=209 
Virginia: http://www.dhr.vlrginia.gov/pdf fi!es/Financial%201ncentives%20and%200pportunities.pdf. 
Date: April 6, 2010 
To: Peter Booth, Virginia Green, Rebecca Engle 
From: Julie Osborne and Roz Keeney 
RE: Information to review for the April131h TAC meeting 
In preparation for our meeting on April 13 we are asking each of the TAC members to review various areas of 
the plan that have been developing through our survey and meetings. We are asking that the three of you look 
at the ConcepWislon: Improve coordination with preservation partners and improve Heritage Tourism and 
address some of the following questions under each of the areas identified to date. If you have any other Ideas 
please bring them up at the meeting for discussion. 
ConcepWision Improve coordination with preservation partners and improve Heritage Tourism. 
Overview 
Heritage Tourism 
Across the country, from major urban centers to rural villages and hamlets, research has consistently shown 
that thriving historic areas attract visitors who provide a significant source of revenue for both local and state 
economies. Visiting historic places, or "heritage tourism,Q have grown substantially in the past few decades as 
more and more visitors seek to combine recreation with meaningful educational experiences. Heritage tourism is 
focused on the 
experience and preservation of a distinctive place and Its stories from the past to the present. Its resources are 
diverse and may Include historic landscapes, ethnic festivities, and living traditions such as the production of 
local foods and crafts. Heritage tourists Include travelers who Incorporate at least on:? visit to a historic site or 
landmark among other activities, and also the smaller subset of visitors whose primary reason for traveling is to 
visit historic places. Heritage tourists tend to have a greater respect for the places they visit and are less likely to 
have a negative impact on heritage resources. Heritage tourism Is an important tool to bring preservation and 
economic development together. Utah enjoys an abundance of beautiful scenery and historic places that attract 
all types of visitors. Heritage tourism contributes to Oregon's economy by generating revenue, creating new 
jobs, and providing opportunities for small businesses. An example of heritage tourism may Include a visit to 
Salem's .historic downtown, which attracts visitors interested in historic settings such as the unique buildings and 
landscapes associated with the State Capitol heritage. According to the nationwide research by the Travel 
Industry Association of America (TIA), heritage and cultural travelers consistently stay longer and spend more 
money than other types of U.S. travelers; in one recent year, they 
averaged $623 per trip versus $475 per trip for other U.S. travelers. Heritage travelers also tend to travel longer: 
5.2 nights versus 3.4 nights. Most cultural travelers want to enrich their lives with new travel experiences. They 
have a greater respect for the places they visit and are less likely to have a negative impact on heritage 
resources. The economic impacts of heritage tourists go beyond their direct expenditures. Each dollar spent at a 
hotel, restaurant, or retail shop circulates in the economy as the establishment buys supplies, contracts for 
services, and pays wages to its employees. This re-spending of money can be calculated through economic 
multipliers, and can add up to a significant source of income for the City and state. 
Three interesting internet sites about Heritage Tourism are: 
From Texas: .!.l!.!P- :Uwww.thc.state.tx.us/publlcatlons/booklets/HTGuldebook.pdf. 
From the National Trust for Historic Preservation: http:ljwww.preservatjonnatlon.org/lssues/herltage-tourlsm/. 
National Trust for Historic Preservation's five basic principles. Follow these 5 principles and you'll avoid many 
difficulties that could otherwise arise when culture, heritage and tourism become partners. This information Is adapted 
from the book "Getting Started: How to Succeed in Heritage Tourism." 
• Collaborate- work together with other historic groups and historic preservation partners 
• Find the Fit, balance the needs of residents and visitors to ensure that cultural heritage tourism benefits 
everyone. Understand· the amount of tourism that the community can handle. 
• Make historic sites and program come alive . 
• Focus on quality and authenticity. Quality Is an essential ingredient for all cultural heritage tourism and 
authenticity is critical when ever heritage or history Is Involved. 
• Preserve and protect. A community's cultural, historic, and natural resources are valuable an often 
irreplaceable. 
From Utah: http:ljhlstorv.utah.gov/heritage tourism toolki t/general informCltion/documents/htplan.pdf. 
Discussion Questions 
Should Salem organize a Historic Resources Umbrella group? 
What organization should be considered preservation partners? Museums, visitor's association, schools, 
libraries, and/or historical societies? 
Marion County Historical Society/Mission Mill 
Deepwood Estate 
Bush House 
Salem Libra ry 
A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village 
Polk County Historical Society 
Historic Preservation Plan Survey Page 2 of 3 
Salem Visitor's Association (Travel 
Salem) 
Go Downtown Salem 
Chamber of Commerce 
Salem schools 
Willamette University 
Possible Salem Historic Plan Action items. 
ACTION 1: ATTEND PERIODIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MEETINGS WITH PRESERVATION 
PARTNERS 
City officials and HLC should meet periodically with preservation stakeholders to coordinate on education and 
outreach efforts. These meetings should be geared toward briefing the participants on Individual goals and 
activities, identifying any strategic partnerships or complementary efforts that could be 
pursued and identifying needs for additional educational outreach on preservation related topics. Increased 
collaboration can help ensure that a full spectrum of education and outreach is provided while avoiding overlaps. 
ACTION 2: DEVELOP HERITAGE TOURISM STRATEGY 
The City should actively support efforts by the heritage tourism community to 
develop a heritage tourism strategy in collaboration with preservation partners 
and economic development groups, including the City economic development staff, Chamber of Commerce. 
State Historic Preservation Office, and others. 
• The first step should be to identify options to promote heritage tourism through existing attractions and 
the Downtown. 
• The next step should be to identify measures that could be taken to expand the 
• geographical range of the City's heritage tourism efforts towards other 
• neighborhoods and a broader range of resources. 
Key elements for the overall heritage tourism strategy to address will include: 
1 • Products and experiences: The types of heritage resources that exist 
for visitors to Salem - the "things to see and do." 
1 · Infrastructure: The physical facilities needed to support heritage 
tourism (such as lodging, food and beverage, transportation) and 
also the information resources needed to support the tourism 
industry (e.g., visitor information databases). 
· Marketing and communications: The multi-media approach for creating awareness of Salem heritage 
tourism opportunities. 
1 : Funding: The funding streams and financial resources, both public and private, which will support 
development and maintenance of heritage tourism resources. 
1 ~ Organizations: The entities charged with managing heritage tourism activities in the City (and perhaps 
state). including the chamber of commerce, convention and visitors bureau, preservation groups, and 
City staff and officials. 
Neighborhood Resources - Roger and Nadine Heusser and Chris & Lola Hackett 
TOPIC: RANK PRO: CON: 
Historic Districts: • Preserving Salem's historic districts enhances the City's economic • The process is not fair because of way those 
Are they are valuable tool for development goals by creating a link from Salem's residential opposed to the designation must register 
maintaining our neighborhoods, or neighborhoods to downtown businesses and prevents Salem from opposition. 
is it a too onerous? becoming just another commuter community. Preserving the historic • It's an imposition ofthose who don't want the 
districts as viable fa;11ily neighborhoods is important to recruiting & district to have to go through review process. 
retaining skilled professionals who work at Salem Hospital, Willamette • If the number of districts continues to grow, the 
Univ. SAIF, and the Capitol. number of properties to regulate will break the 
• Recognized that "thriving neighborhoods" are essential to the city. Stop trying to force things. Spend money 
preservation of our city. Otherwise, Salem will become one long strip on infrastructure instead. 
mall. In terms of City goals - maintaining historic neighborhoods makes • Give property owners more voice in what 
the city a more desirable place to visit and move to. When we take pride happens. 
in our city, it shows and makes it far more attractive to others. 
Allowing Other Uses: • The purpose of Specific Conditional Uses is to encourage the • Specific Conditional Uses and Rezoning-
How do we provide opportUnities preservation of historic buildings that otherwise might be demolished impacts the residential qualities of the 
for low-impact businesses in for commercial building due to location on busy streets; so there are neighborhood; there are more than enough 
historic buildings without instances when providing additional uses keeps the building from being commercial buildings available. 
degrading the residential qualities demolished (JO opinion) • Please help PRESERVE our Gaiety Hill 
ofthe neighborhoods? neighborhood by NOT allowing for any zone 
changes 
Maintenance - Demolition • The city should be ashamed about allowing the demolition of historic • Putting any more rules on the backs of 
1 
Regulation~: properties. homeowners that live in historic districts may I 
This issue is high profile in light • Tin disappointed to see how prohibitive the guidelines are for me to cause potential buyers to think twice about the I 
, of the houses on Liberty and make simple improvements to my historic home, while the guidelines pt.rrchasing a home in the historic district, and 
Mission. How do we balance don't do enough to protect some unscrupulous individuals from tearing thus lower the value of our homes. 
requirements for maintenance so do·wn homes that contribute to the historic district. I think the City • There are already huge hurdles in place (some 
that "demolition through neglect" should enforce the existing Historic Guidelines and requirements so that of them reasonable, but huge none the less) that 
can't occur? property owners can't demolish their homes due to neglect. historic homeowners have to climb over to 
• Littering is a problem-need to make requirements and requests and make changes and updates to our homes. 
reminders, engage schools and business owners. 
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I • Most respondents on the survey indicated a need for stronger demolition 
· requirements. 
1 Tnventorv/Survev: • As an owner of a non historic house but old one I am surrounded by • None noted. 
How important is it to determine, people who buy the houses for future apartment complexes. More 
on a city-wide basis, where our inventory on the homes needs to be done so that historic houses don't go 
most valuable historic resources away. 
are located? • Highland, SCAN, and West Salem neighborhoods are considered to be 
the areas that need more survey. 
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Topic: Rank Comments/Results 
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Fees 3 Too much for homeowners; benefit to community to have 
well-maintained historic neighborhoods, and not like other 
development projects 
Standards/Guidelines 9 Too confusing/need more guidance- better 
understanding of what needs review and how to apply to 
the building so can plan projects 
·-Regulations 10 MQ_re flexibility In material use; 
Process 4 Takes too long; too rigid 
Project Scope - Equity 11 Relatively minor changes have same process as major 
changes; ex: windows or new construction in district can 
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both have same fees and erocess aeelied 
Demolition Regs. 1 Most want to see something to stop demolition by neglect; 
other feel can't Impose more in light of current economic 
conditions 
Incentives/Grants 6 Ranked high on list programs that need to be developed 
Notification 5 Let people know have historic building when purchased 
Workshops 7 Energy efficiency, window repairs 
HLC 15 More active; more newsletters 
Archaeology 14 Need more understanding 
Historic districts 2 Pros say maintains higher quality of life, keeps city from 
looking like every other or becoming strip mall; and some 
don't like, imposes review processes on everyone within 
district even non-contributing 
Allowing other uses in 8 Think It disrupts neighborhoods, such as causing too 
houses much paving; think there are enough commercial buildings 
for use 
Inventory/survey 16 Some interest in an area where historic houses are being 
torn down for apartment buildings 
Public History 13 Need better understanding of history of area, promote 
more and get more Information out there 
Partnerships 12 Need to foster more mostly with Marion and Polk County 
Historical Societies 
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Education and Outreach: Inn Johnson and Kurt Roedel 
TOPJC: RANK COMMENTS: SURVEY RESULTS 
Notification: • Potential owners are not made aware • 
of the strict restrictions that will be 
placed on them when purchasing a 
historic home. They arc often 
blindsided when they try to make 
updates to their homes. In addition, if 
you already own a home or property 
before it is placed on a historic 
regi ster, you nre suddenly plagued 
with fees and denials to make changes 
to your own property. 
• When purchasing a historical home the 
guidelines should be included in the 
disclosures statement 1 liked the 
Landmarks information newsletter. 
Workshon~ • Workshops on making your historic • Second to providing 
Energy home energy efficient without grants, education through 
Efficiency, changing the character of the home workshops was the highest 
Windows and not breaking the bank. answer on the survey. 
Technical • Wood windows are too much money 
Assistance: and do not provide the efficiency 
needed. 
• f'd Jove to see more resources 
dedicated to energy efficiency and 
historic preservation. They are at odds 
with each other right now, it appears. 
• I live in a histol'ic home and because of 
the limils on what is available and 
what I can afford the home in question 
is NOT very energy efficient. 
Windows are a big heat sink, not to 
mention there is no REAL insulation 
in this plnce. The siding will need to 
be replace soon, as there is water that 
somehow gets behind the siding and 
blisters the (NEW) paint. I am the 
owner that must replace the leaking 
roof, because each previous owner 
found it cheaper to shingle over the 
leak ... short term fix at best. 
• I need help ifyou want to keep this 
house HISTORIC. Or, we can do what 
has been done in the past... Hide the 
defects and sell 
• I think we should be proud of our 
heritage and strive to preserve it for 
future generations. It would also be 
helpful to be able to have a consultant 
we could go to for historic paint 
colors, and even landscaping 
HLQ Role: •l wish the group could be more 
proactive 
• More HLC newsletters 
Archaeology: • Archaeology is an important issue that Most people weren't sure 
has long been neglected and about having an archaeology 
misunderstood. Let's get something program; 41% not sure, 41% 
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yes, 18% no 
Misc. 
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APPENDIX C 
MEDIA 
1. CITY 0 F SALEM 1\tiED lA RELEASE 01/28/2010 
2. POSTCARD 
3. ROUND TABLE FLYER 
4. STATESivlAN JOURNAL ARTICLE 4/11/2010 
5. CITY OF SALElVl NIEDIA RELEASE 07/15/2010 
City of Salem 
Historic }>reservation Plan and Historic }>reservation Code Update 
Bacl<gl'ound 
January 28,2010 
To advance the City of Salem's goal of preserving significant historic resources in Oregon's state 
capitol, the Community Development Department has initiated the effort to prepare a 10 Year 
Historic Preservation Plan and lo update the historic preservation code. 
With funds made available from the State Historic Preservation Of'lice, matched by city funds, 
the Community Development Department has hired Rosalind Keeney and Julie Osborne, historic 
preservation consultants from Northwest History Matters, to review the existing historic 
preservation program. Their job is to work with city staff and the Historic Landmarks 
Commission (HLC) to: 
• summarize all of the existing applicable plans, codes and processes relating to historic 
preservation in the City of Salem, 
• prepare a concise summary of the existing identified historic resources, 
• complete a needs assessment which will consist of public meetings and a survey of 
historic properly owners and stakeholders to determine what existing codes and historic 
processes work well and which ones do not, and 
• develop a historic preservation plan which will outline proposed solutions to identify 
needs in the existing program such as improved design guidelines and potential incentive 
programs. 
To kick off the project, the consultants are working with city staff and HLC to develop a 
technical advisory committee (TAC) and a public opinion smvey about historic preservation in 
Salem and hold a Historic Preservation Round Table in February to get feedback from property 
owners and stakeholders. 
Historic Preservation in Salem began in 1985 when the City established the program and created 
a Landmarks Commission tasked with maintaining the City's local historic register, conducting 
alteration reviews for historic buildings, reviewing local and National Register nominations, 
reviewing funding applications for historic preservation, making recommendations to Council on 
matters of historic preservation, developing educational programs, and creating public pride and 
awareness of the importance of historic landmarks to the community (SRC 20C.050). At that 
time the City prepared its first historic pt·eservation ordinance to help protect properties that were 
listed in the National Register of Historic Places and properties that had been idenlified in the 
City's inventory of historic sites and structures which had been adopted in 1984. 
Over the past 24 years the City has nominated three districts to the National Register of Historic 
Places which includes about 400 buildings, and recognized approximately 100 other historically 
and architecturally significant buildings. To help property owners maintain and improve their 
historic properties Salem's Historic Preservation Program and the HLC have developed 
informational publications, reviewed approximately 2 to 4 building applications a month, 
surveyed additional neighborhoods for potential historic properties, provided rehabilitation 
grants, and sponsored several "How To" workshops for historic buildings. 
Northwest History Matters is a small consulting firm experienced in managing and planning 
projects for historic buildings, sites, structures, and cultural heritage. The two principal staff, 
Rosalind Keeney and Julie Osborne, have more than 40 years of combined experience. · 
Rosalind is a cultural resources specialist and city planner with a broad range of experience in 
program development, agency coordination, project delivery, heritage tourism, and historic 
preservation planning. She has 28 years of experience with Section 106 of the National Historic 
Preservation Act and historic preservation management. Rosalind is the author of Architecture 
Oregon Style. Historic Architecture 1 ?40 - 1950; Oregon's historic architectural style 
guidebook. She served as the lead ODOT cultural resources specialist responsible for the 
oversight of consultant services around the state of Oregon. She served as an Associate 
Planner/Historic Preservation Planner for the City of Albany, Oregon, overseeing the 
rehabilitation plans for residential and commercial buildings. Currently, Rosalind is a principal 
partner for Northwest History Matters, working on various historic architecture projects around 
Oregon, and is the senior cultural resources specialist for Parametl'ix working with Section 106 
compliance and historic preservation planning in Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Alaska. 
Rosalind is knowledgeable about local, county, state and federal historic preservation programs 
and laws and understands the challenges and benefits of each level of government. She believes 
that it is important to share her expertise and enthusiasm for historic preservation and volunteers 
on the Albany La11dmarks Advisory Commission and various other historic preservation groups 
dedicated to preserving the communitis history and historic architectut·e. 
Julie Osborne has conducted dozens of architectural surveys, beginning with her Masters project 
in 1993. She received a Masters of Science in Architectmal Studies/Historic Preservation from 
the University of Utah. She meets the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualifications as 
outlined in 36 CFR 61. Julie's experience with the built environment includes a wide range of 
activity. She has worked as an architectural intern for a historic preservation and restoration 
architecture finn, the National Register and Architectural Survey Coordinator for the Utah 
SHPO, the National Register Coordinator for the Oregon SHPO, an Associate) Senior and 
Preservation Planner for the City of Salem, a Cultural Resources Specialist for ODOT) the 
Roadside Development Coordinator for ODOT, a private consultant working with Certified 
Local Government (CLG) projects, an adjunct professor at the Salt Lake Community College 
and the University of Oregon, and a preservation planner for Parametrix. Julie has also taught 
Architectural History, Historic Preservation Field work and Introduction to Historic Preservation 
to college students. Julie's special interest revolves around cultural resources, recognizing that 
the built environment must be considered as a whole in its relationship to natural resources. Her 
involvement with histork preservation includes volunteer efforts having been a board member of 
Friends of Historic Deepwood Estate and the Marion County Historical Society, as well as being 
a former member of the Salem Historic Landmarks Commission. 
WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK/ 
The Historic Landmarks Commission wants to learn about what you think are the 
most important actions needed to preserve Salem's historic resources. Gathering the 
opinions of our fellow citizens is the first step. 
Go to www.cityofsalem.net, City Highlights, and click 
Historic Preservation Plan Project. 
For additional information call Roz or Julie at ~03-588-6173, ext 7574 or 7462. 
THANK YOU for your assistance! 
Our goal is to develop an integrated I 0-ycctr preservation plan that combines with the activ:ties of o!Iter preservation 
and planning organizations to meet p1·iority needs that protect our treasured resources for the Future. We appreciate 
your Inking a few minutes to tell us your opinions. This questionnaire is for data collection only. We will not share 
personal information with any third parties. 
PRESERVATION ROUNDTABLE 
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Thursday, March 4 
Room 205, Reed Opera House 
189 Liberty St. NE 
Open House at 5:30 
Facilitated Discussion 6:00-7:00 
WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT 
YOU THINK! 
The Historic Landmarks Commission wants to 
learn about what you think are the most important 
actions needed to preserve Salem's historic 
resources. 
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For Immediate Release 
City of Salem 
Historic Preservation Plan and Historic Preservation Code Update 
July 15, 2010 
To advance the City of Salem's goal of preserving significant historic resources in Oregon's 
state capitol, the Community Development Department initiated an effort to prepare a 1 0 Year 
Historic Preservation Plan and to update the historic preservation code. 
After five months of research, writing, asking questions and listening to the concerns and ideas 
of the public and the neighborhoods, a draft of Salem's first ever Historic Preservation Plan has 
been completed. You are invited to attend a public meeting on July 22, 2010 at 6 PM at the City 
Council Chambers, 555 Liberty Street SE. The pian includes recommendations that will help 
streamline the process for rehabilitating historic buildings, address nonwcont~ibuting buildings in 
historic districts, and possible financial incentives. Come find out what else is in the plan and 
give us your comments. 
To review a copy of the draft Historic Preservation Plan, go to: 
ttp: //www, cltyofsalem. net/Departments/CommunltyDevelopment/Piannlng/Historic/Pages/defau 
it.aspx and click the Draft Historic Preservation Plan 
For additional information call Rosalind or Julie at 503w588-6173, ext. 7462. 
The Historic Preservation Plan has been funded by the State Historic Preservation Office 
Certified Local Government program, matched by city in-kind funds. The Community 
Development Department hired Rosalind Keeney and Julie Osborne, historic preservation 
consultants from Northwest History Matters, to review the existing historic preservation program. 
They worked with city staff, the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) and a Technical 
Advisory Committee (TAC) made up of neighborhood representatives, heritage tourism 
professionals, and others interested in history and historic preservation to: 
• summarize all of the existing applicable plans, co.des and processes relating to historic 
preservation ln the City of Salem, 
• complete a needs assessment based on public meetings and a survey of historic 
property owners and stakeholders to determine what existing codes and historic 
processes work well and which ones do not, and 
• develop a historic preservation plan which will recommends proposed solutions to 
identified needs in the existing program such as improved design guidelines and 
potential incentive programs. 
A public meeting was held in March to kick off the project and the consultants have been 
meeting monthly with city staff, and HLC and the TAC. A public opinion survey about historic 
preservation in Salem was conducted and evaluated to help prepare the plan. 
APPENDIX D 
PRESENTATION 
1. JOINT \VORK SESSION, CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING 
COl\tll\tliSSION, HISTORIC LANDNIARKS COl\tll\tliSSION 

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Issue: Protect neighborhoods from loss of historic buildings 
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APPENDIX E 
SAlVIPLE FORMS 
1. ALBANY GRANT PROGRAi\1 AND FOR1VI 
2. ALEXANDRIA, VA ARCHAEOLOGY INFO 
3. ASHLAND DEMOLITION 
4. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS EXAJ\1PLES 
5. DISCLOSLIRE LEITER 
6. PHOENIX DESIGN GUIDELINES 
7. SITE DESIGN GLIIDELINES FROi\II BOLILDER, CO 
CITY OF ALBANY 2010 
RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION MATCHING GRANTS 
The City of Albany is pleased to bo ahle to continue the residential rellabilitnUon grant program that started in 
2005. Grant projects have averaged a total investment of approximately $3 for evory $t awarded in gront nmds. 
The grant is available to residential propol'ty owners fot• restoration, rehabilitation, and/or repair of historic 
contributing propm·ties on the National Register of Historic Places. The w.·ant requil'es at least a 50% match 
nnd must be completed and papcrwol'l< submitted by Monday, Septembot• 13th, 2010. 
Grant applications are available online at hliRi//www.cltyofalbnn)!.o.ll.Q.tLg.~histork/!:nmts.php and In the 
Community Development Department on the second floor of City Hall. Applications arc due Fl'iday, Apt•JI 30th, 
2010 by fiiOO p .m. Grantl'ecipionts will be notified oftheir grant award. 
Eligibility Rcguirements. The following standards must bo met to be eligible for the matching grant: 
1. The building must be constructed befot•e 1946 and in one of Albany's National Register Historic Districts or 
listed in the Nationnl Register Individually. 
2. 'fhe building must be In non-commerclalusc. 
3. Projects must be on the extedor, but excludes new construction/additions. Examples of eligible projectl! follow. 
4· Projects must meet the Secreta1y oflntorior's Standards for Rehabllitation. 
Jlligible Project~ nnd Funding Pt'lodty. 
• Fjrst Priodty: Projects that restore intcgl"ity to the architccturnl style by a·cmovlng incompatible features, 
alterations or additions and/or restot•lng mlssing or ultea·cd llistm•Jc fcatm•cs on the front fa~adc. 
Example projects Include, bnt Are not limited to: replacing documented missing foahn·cs such as porch newel 
posts or bnlusters; cave brackets: replacing inappropriate windows Ol' doors (aluminum, vinyl, non-wood) with 
wood windows ot• doors compatible to the house style; removing siding not original to the house and restoring 
the ol'iglnal siding. 
Original Altcwcd Reconstructed 
• Second Priority: Projects that restol'e missing Ol' altered historic features on the side fncndcR. 
• Third P1•iot•ity: Projects that repair Ol' t•cplnce in ldtul dctcriol·ntcd histot•lc fcatut•cs visible from the 
street OH. maintenance projects that }H'C8Cl'Vc the intcgl.'ity, safety, nnd stability of pot1ions of the house. 
gxamples of projects include, but arc not limited to: decomtlve features, porch patts, columns, stairs, 
balustcrsfhnndl·alls, newel posts, porch flool'ing nnd porch roofs, windows, doors, siding, foundation.~, and 
chimneys. 
• Prlol'ity will also be given to a project thatl 
}> has a particularly positive influence on otl1e1· tht·eatencd ot• poot·ly xntdntained historic pt•opcrties 
in the Hackleman Historic District. 
)> Helps restore some of Albany's most unique and oldest histol'ic l'Csources, which are those that 
are eligible for the National Register individually. 
fil•ant Com]ithms and Criteria 
1. Grants must have a minimum m~tch of.59N and may not exceed $2,000. For example, if the entire cost ofyom• 
project is $2,ooo, then you may apply for up to $1,000. Sweat equity may count townrds you1· match only and 
will be credited at the cmrent minimum wngo (unless you are a licensed contractor). T11e cost of tools may not 
count towards the project budget. 
2. Projects must meet tho Secretary of lntcl'ior's.Jltlrulru:.d~.Jm: ... Jl~h.al:illit.nli9J) .. Copies of the Standa1·ds are 
available on the City's website: hlln;L~..n.<tl/..roi.n.clc~dhi.s.tm:i!.:/.gn.ult:L~hll and at the 
Community Development Depa1tment 
3. Projects that require historic review must submit applications for approval (either by the Landmal'lts Advisory 
Commission 01' staff, depending on the project). 
4· TI1e repair and/or restoration of missing or altered historic features requires accurate 1·eplicatton of 
composition, ilesign, texture, and otl1er visual qualities substantiated by original plans, photowaphs, or othet· 
pl1ysical evidence. 
5· Defore and nftcr digital photographs must be submitted documenting the project. Photogruphs may be 
cmailccl to nnnc.~ntlincmcjtyofulbanXJltl Ol' put onto a CD and must be in elcctt•onio fol'mnt fo1• 
l'eproductlon pul'lJ08e8. 
6. If necessary, an inspection of your property by the City and or l\n LAC member will be made to understand the 
proposed worl< and determine eligibility. 
7. If the soopo of tlte pmject warrants It) a covenant l\nd preservation agreement must be executed to ensure that 
afte1· the grant-assisted work is completed, the owner(s) will maintain the premises for a minimum of 5 years so 
as to preserve the historical significance and illtegrity of the features, materials, appearance, workmanship, and 
environment that made tl1e properly eligihlo fm• listing in the National Regis tel' of Historic Places. 
8. All necessary building permits must be obtained. 
9. Any contt·actor performing work on the project must be licensed and bonded for the type of work planned. 
10. A project sign identifying grant supi)Ol't must be displayed in a prominent location at each p1·oject site while 
pl'oject wol'l~ is in progress. (TI1e sign will be provided by the City of Albany.) 
11. All receipts and documentation of expenditures mnst be submitted witl• photogJ.•nph.s of tl1e 
completed project by Monday, Septcmbet• 13, 2010 nt 0:oo. Submit lnfol'lnation In person or mail to: 
Anne Catlin, Community Development Department, 333 Broadalbin Street SW, Albany OR 97321. 
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CITY 017 ALBANY 
HlSTOJUC P RRSERVATfON RESIDl!~NTIAJ, Rtm ADJLtT ATION GHANT 
20.10 AJ>J>LJCATJON- due Friday, April 30th. 
J>ROPRRTY ADDRESS: _______ _______ ·-------
IDSTOlUC DISTlUCT (circle ouc): Hackleman Monteith Downtown On Nul'l Reg Jndividually 
lUSTORIC STYLE: -----------~-F..ST. CONST. DATE ____ _ 
I>RO.JECT WORK PLAN-· Please describe the project for which you Are re<JUCsting grant funding. Note the 
condition and location of missing and/or deteriorated features. YOU MUST include A CD OR EMAIL 
DIGITAL PICTURES to pnnc.catfuJ@Q.i.!yQt~lbany,Jl~1 DOCUMENTJNG CURRENT CONDlTlONS, ot· your 
grant application will not be considered complof'e. 
TOTAJ .. PROJl~CT BUDGET: ___ __ MATERIALS:- -- LABOR: ___ _ 
GRANT REQUEST: ___ (no grant can exceed 50% of costs.) 
DESCJ~IDE ESTIMATES FOU LABOR AND MATEIUALS AND ATTACH BIDS nncl/ol' MA TERlALS 
LIST & COSTS. (Note: Pleas(} attnch co pie~ of nny bids.) 
PROJECT TJMEUNE - Please describe lhc project timelinc. (Projects must be done by Septcmbct· 13, 201 0): 
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DclivcJ·, mail, or cm11il grnufs by 5:00 p.IU. Friday, April30~ll, 2010 to: Anne Catlin, City of Albany, PO 
Box 490, Albany, OR 9732l or hand deliver to the Community Development Department in Albany City Hall, 
Second Floor, 333 Broadalbin Street SW; anne.catlin@Qlty.Qfa1Q.!my_.net. 
GRANT PROCESS 
The following is a summary of the steps in processing the gl-ant applications. 
1. Applicants are encouraged to turn their applications in early incase additional information is uccded. Make 
sure to include your "I.Jefol'e" digital photos on a cd or by crollil. If changes arc proposed to the e>..ierior, 
a Historic Review of Exterior Alterations Application should also he submitted. (See the list of online forms 
at h!!P-://www.cityofal~D.Y·net/comdev/applications/fonnsD 
2. City staff reviews the application to determine application completeness, conformance nnd eligibility. A site 
visit may be armnged by th~ City if it is needed to understand the proposed work. 
3. The Landmarks Advisory Commission (LAC) will review grant requests at their May 5th meeting and will 
make decisions on grant awards. (If for some reason lhe1'e is still funding nfterthe first round, then the LAC 
wHl evaluate applications in the order they are received.) 
4. Gront recipients wil! be notified by the City if they received the grant. If approved, the City of Albany will 
prepare a grant contract and covenant and maintenance ngrecmcnt ~nt musl be signed before beginning 
work. A covenant and maintennnce agreement may be required for your project and will be recorded by the 
City at the Linn County Courthouse. 
5. Grant recipients will receive a sign from the City of Albany that must be placed to be visible from the street 
during the project's duration. 
G. All receipts and documentation of expenditures must be submitted with digital photographs (emailed 
OR on a CD) of the completed project by Mondsiy, September 13,2010 nt 5:00p.m. at the City of Albany 
Community Development Department. The City may also arrange an inspection of the completed project. 
You will NOT be reimbursed until digital pictures are received. 
7. Grant money will be dispersed after a site i11spection of the approved work. 
Payment for Work 
Grant funds will be disbursed only when the project is completed. Copies of materials receipts and contractor 
billing forms or invoices must be submitted. Matching funds and labor contributed by the owner must be spent 
prior tl'> the Cily disbursing its Joan funds. Grantee understands any grant funds rc.ce1ved from the City is 
considered taxable income. City shall furnish a 1099 as required by law. 
The City ~ill fumish payment request fmms. Payment requests must be supported by receipts and/or invoices. 
Payment requests for !1ired labor must show tho number of hours worked, the rate of pay, and deductions for 
taxes. An owner cannot be reimbursed for purchase of tools or tininstalled materials. 
Only after the City has made a final il1speclion of the project will the grant payment be mode. 
Faihu·e to Comply 
Failure ~o comply with any applicable grant criteria or Federal requi.remen~s will constihlte a breach ofthe .grant 
contract. Such a breacl.l will result in loss of grant funds. 
Public :Record Statute 
Records maintained by !he City concerning grant applications, including infor.ination submitted b{or on behalf 
of the applicant, are subject to Oregon's Public Records Statute (ORS 192.410 et seq). This lnw provides for 
disclosure of public records unless specifically exempted by statute or, in some cases, by the 'City's 
det-ermination. 'The City y.tiH maintain confidentiality· of the grant application materials unless disclosure is 
necessary for a bona fide public purpose. · 
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http://oha.alexandriava.gov/archaeology/ar-preservation.html 
Archaeology and Preservation in Alexandria, Virginia 
Alexandria Archaeology reviews development projects to determine their impact on 
archaeological resources, and administers the Archaeology Protection Code of the City of 
Alexandria, Virginia, included in the City's Zoning Ordinance. 
The Archaeological Protection Code requires all development projects for which site plans must 
be flied to be evaluated to determine the potential for archaeological resources to be impacted 
and for preservation actions to be taken, if necessary, prior to site development. This sometimes 
requires that an archaeological consultant be hired to conduct research, survey or excavation. 
This procedure reduces the loss of sites and objects of antiquity that represe.·ns the cultural 
heritage of the Nation. the Commonwealth, and the City. 
In addition, Alexandria Archaeology reviews all building permits and other code enforcement 
permits which Involve ground disturbance. On projects which do not require site plans (such as 
small additions to private homes}, we may ask property owners to allow City archaeologists and 
volunteers to excavate prior to construction or to monitor the site during construction. 
Alternatively, we may ask that the owners call us if artifacts or features are found. 
• Preservation in Action: Examples of public and private preservation efforts in Alexandria. 
• The Archaeological Protection Code: The text of the City Code, Included in Zoning 
Ordinance, Section 11-411 (D), 1992. 
• The Metal Detecting Code: The text of the City Code prohibiting metal detecting, digging, 
or removal of objects on City property. 
• Request for Preliminary Archa~Qioglcal Assessment: Completion of this Form Is required 
for compliance with the Archaeological Protection Code. 
• Alexandria Archaeological Resources Map: The archaeological resource areas as 
described In the Archaeological Protections Code. The Report on the City of Alexandria 
Archaeological Protection Ordinance, which Includes descriptions of the resource areas 
and an inventory of contributing resources, is available from Alexandria Archaeology 
Publications, at a cost of $8.00. 
• The City of Alexandria Archaeological Standards (January 1996) describes procedures to 
be followed by archaeological consultants working in Alexandria, and can be ordered 
from Alexandria Archaeology Publications at a cost of $3.00. 
• The Historic Preservation chapter of the 1992 Master Plan for the City of Alexandria Is 
available from Alexandria Archaeology Publications at a cost of $6.00. 
• The Right Way to Dig at Home. Working together to preserve Alexandria's past. 
• Archaeological Resource Management Firms: A partial list of firms who have completed 
projects in the Washington, D.C. area. 
More about Historic Preservation Efforts in Alexandria, Virginia 
• Board of Architectural Review 
• Preservation Easements 
• The 100 Year Old Building Survey 
• Historic Alexandria Foundation 
Federal Laws on Archaeological Preservation 
For more information about archaeology and preservation programs of the Federal government, 
visit the National Park Service's Links to the Past. 
• The Antiquities Act of 1906 gives lhe government the power to protect antiquities on 
federal lands, and gives the President authority to establish national monuments and 
historic sites to protect them. 
• The National Historic Preservation Act {NHPA) of 1966 recognizes a federal Interest in 
encouraging the preservation of culturally significant resources through public and private 
efforts. Central to the accomplishment of the goals of this act is the National Register, a 
current listing of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed significant in 
American history, architecture, archaeology and culture. Section 106 of this Act provides 
for archaeological studies of federally funded or licensed projects. 
• The Archaeological Resources Protection Act {ARPA) of 1979 clarified the scope of 
protection and expanded penalties for violations of the Antiquities Act. Stealing and 
vandalism of antiquities on federal lands is a criminal offense punishable with fines up to 
$100,000 and five years in prison. 
• The Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987 provides for the protection and cultural 
management of abandoned shipwrecks. 
• The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act {NAGPRA) of 1990 
requires Federal agencies and museums that receive Federal funds to complete 
inventories and summaries of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred 
objects and objects of cultural patrimony, to notify Indian tries or Native Hawaiian 
organizations in regard to these collections, and to repatriate the return such items at the 
request of affiliated tribes. 
• The Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections (36 
CFR Part 79) is a Department of the Interior regu lation passed in 1%0 which establishes 
procedures for the care and preservation of archaeological collections. 
Zoning Ordinance 
The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Alexandria, Virginia 
Section 11-411 : Archaeology Protection 
Adopted June 24, 1992 
{A) Archaeological resource areas. 
A preliminary site plan which includes land designated as a potential resource area on the City of 
Alexandria Archaeological Resource Map, shall include reasonable archaeological evaluation 
reports and resource management plans when required under this section 11-411. The 
archaeological resource map, which is on file In the office of lhe director of historic Alexandria and 
the office of the cily archaeologist is hereby made a part of this ordinance. 
(B) Application. 
This section 11-411 shall apply to all applications for preliminary or combined site plan or other 
development approval, otherwise subject to its provisions, which are filed subsequent to 
September 16, 1989. 
(C) Administration. 
This section 11-411 shall be administered by the director of the office of historic Alexandria who 
may adopt reasonable procedures for its administration, consistent with applicable law. 
(D) Preliminary archaeological assessment. 
Prior to filing an application for approval of a preliminary site plan to which this section 11-411 
applies, the applicant shall confer with the director of the office of historic Alexandria in order for 
the director to conduct a preliminary assessment of the potential archaeological significance of 
any site plan area designated on the map, and of the impact of any proposed ground disturbing 
activities on such area. The applicant shall provide full and accurate Information as to all ground 
disturbing activities proposed to be conducted on the site. 
(E) Criteria for preliminary assessment. 
Such preliminary archaeological assessment shall be based upon the following criteria, and shall 
be conducted consistent with professionally recognized standards for archaeological site 
evaluation: 
(1) Research value. Th~ extent to which the archaeological data that might be contained on the 
property would contribute to the expansion of knowledge. 
(2) Rarity. The degree of uniqueness the property's resources possess and their potential for 
providing archaeological information about a person, structure, event or historical process, for 
which there are very few examples In Alexandria. 
(3) Public Value. The level of importance the property has to the community as a location 
associated with a significant person, structure, event or historical process. 
(4) Site integrity. The extent to which soil stratigraphy and original placement and condition of 
archaeological resources on the property have not been disturbed or altered In a manner which 
appreciably reduces their research or public value. 
(5) Presence of materials. The extent to which archaeological resources or evidence of historic 
structures are present on the property. 
(6) Impact on resources. The extent to which any proposed ground disturbin~ activities will alter 
or destroy resources which the director has determined to have substantial archaeological 
significance under sections 11-411 (E)(1) though (5) above. 
(F) Finding of archaeological significance. 
(1) If, at the conclusion of the preliminary archaeological assessment, the director of the office of 
historic Alexandria determines either that the site plan area has no substantial archaeological 
significance, or that the proposed construction or development will not have a substantial adverse 
impact on any known or potential archaeological resources, the director of the office of historic 
Alexandria shall so certify to the planning commission, and no further review under this section 
11-411 shall be required. 
(2) If, at the conclusion of the preliminary archaeological assessment, the director of the office of 
historic Alexandria determines that the site plan area has potential archaeological significance, 
and that the proposed development will have a substantial adverse impact on any known or 
potential archaeological resources, the applicant shall submit an archaeological evaluation report 
and a resource management plan as part of the preliminary site plan application. 
(3) The director of the office of historic Alexandria shall render a determination in writing, within 
seven working days after receiving the information, unless written consent to 8Xtend such period 
is given by the applicant. 
(G) Arcl7aeofogica/ evaluation report and resource management plan. 
( 1) When required under the provisions of this section 11-411, the applicant shall submit as part 
of the preliminary site plan application an archaeological evaluation report and a resource 
management plan, prepared by a qualified archaeologist or historian in conformity with 
professionally recognized standards for cultural resource management. The applicant or the 
authorized agent thereof shall confer with the director of the office of historic Alexandria prior to 
preparing any submission to define and agree upon guidelines for such report and plan. 
(2) Such archaeological evaluation report shall include detailed evaluation of the archaeological 
significance of the site plan area, including but not limited to reasonable measures for historic 
research, archaeological surveys and test excavations. 
(3) Such resource management plan shall include reasonable measures for the study and 
preservation of archaeological resources found withing the site plan area, including but not limited 
to test and full-scale excavations, site construction monitoring, field recording, photography 
laboratory analysis, conservation of organic and metal artifacts, curation of the collection (e.g., 
artifacts, notes, photographs) and preparation of reports. 
(4) Such resource management plan may, and if required by the planning commission or city 
council shall, also provide reasonable measures for further archaeological study, restoration, 
reconstruction, disposition of recovered artifacts to an appropriate public or private collection or 
museum, and in situ preservation of archaeological resources found within the site plan area. 
(H) Review of archaeological evaluation report and resource management plan. 
(1) The archaeological evaluation report and resource management plan shall be reviewed and 
approved. disapproved or approved with modifications or conditions or both as part of the site 
plan review process. 
(2) In the event a site plan application and review is required exclusively on account of ground 
disturbing activities not otherwise subject to such application and review, then and in such an 
event, notwithstanding any other provisions of this ordinance, the required site plan application 
and review shall be limited to the purposes and requirements of this section 11 -411, and the 
application fee shall be as prescribed pursuant to section 11-104. 
Planning Department 
c. 1 n 0 , 51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520 
ASH LAND 541-488-5305 Fax 541-488-6006 
Date Received 
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY 
Street Address 
DEMOLITION/RELOCATION 
APPLICATION 
Demo Permit # 
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Assessor's Map #39 lE _____ Tax Lot(s) ----- ---
Details of each structure to be 0 Demolished I LJ Relocated: 
Commercial Building: Age Sq. Footage __ _ _ __ Fixture Count 
(Contocl PlumhinglnfP"-to""""t ~,...ot-i\m..,.·$-1ill1-co-=-) -
House: Age __ Sq. Footage __ _ 
Ca1port/Garage: Age __ Sq. Footage __ _ 
Other (Describe) : Age _ _ Sq. Footage _ __ _ 
Square footage of impervious surface to be removed (including building footprints): _ _ _ _ _ 
APPLICANT E-Mail __ _ 
Name Phone 
----···-----·-------------------- - - --- - -·. -·····-·· 
Address ------~----------- City ________ Zip ___ _ 
PROPERTY OWNER 
Name 
-------· --·· ... 
Address 
_________ Phone 
City _______ Zip __ _ 
1 hereby certify thai the statements and information contained in this application, including the enclosed drawings and the 
required findings of fact, are in all respects, true and correct. I understand !hal all property pins must be shown on the 
drawings and visible upon the site Inspection. In the event the pins are not shown or their location found to be Incorrect, 
the owner assumes full responsibility. I further understand that If this requl!st is subsequently conlest.ed, the burden will 
be on me to establish: that I produced sufficient factual evidence at the hearing to supp011 this request: that the findings of 
fact furnished justifies the granting of the request; that the findings of fact furnished by me arc adeqttate; nnd fm1her, that 
all structures or improvements are properly located on the ground. Failure in this regard will result most likely in not only 
the request being set aside, but also possibly in my s1ructures being built in reliance thereon being required to be removed 
at my expense. If I have any doubts, I am advised to seek competent professional advice ond nssistance. 
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Submittal Requirements: 
If structure is more than 45 years old and 
A. Structure cannot be rehabilitated or reused on site: 
a. 0 Fumish Economic Feasibility report (sec details in Section 15.04.2 I 6. I .a.i) OR 
b. tJ Submit a Marketing Plan approved by the Demolition Review Committee (15.04.2 1 6.1.a.ii) 
OR 
c. CJ Submit evidence that the property was advertised in the local newspaper at least eight times 
and at regular intervals for at least 90 days with appropriate "For Sale" sign f<>r the same 90 day 
period. OR 
B. Structure is structurally unsound: 
a. 0 Demonstrate how it is unsound 
Also submit: 
C. 0 Redevelopment plan for the site that details the nature, appearance and location of the replacement or 
rebuilt structure(s). 
D. 0 Demonstrate, if the application is for a demolition, that the structure cannot he relocated to another 
site. 
E. r:J If the application is for a demolition, provide a demolition debris diversion plan outlining how 
construction and demolition debris will be salvaged or recycled. 
If structure is less than 45 years old: 
A. 0 Provide proof the structure was erected less than 45 years from the date of the application. 
B. CJ Redevelopment plan for the site that details the nature, appearance and location of the replacement or 
rebuilt structure(s). 
NOTE: 
A. If a Demolition or Relocation permit is issued and the redevelopment plan: 
a. Requires a site review permit, no demolition or relocation may occur until the site review permit 
has been issued, unless the site is restricted to open space uses as provided in Section 
15.04.216.B. 
b. Does not require a site review permit, no demol ition or relocation may occur until a building 
permit has been issued for the structure(s) to be replaced or rebuilt unless the site is restricted to 
open space uses as provided in Section 15.04.216.B. 
B. fcor any demolition approved, the applicant is required to salvage or recycle construction and demolition 
debris per approved demolition debris diversion plan. 
C. For any relocation approved, the applicant must also comply with the provision of Chapter 15.08. 
FINDINGS OF FACT 
Type your response to the appropriate zoning requirements (15.04.216 Demolition and 
Relocation Standards) on another sheet(s) of paper and enclose it with this form. Keep in mind 
your responses must be in the form of factual statements or findings of fact and supported by 
evidence. 
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Building Demolition Debris Diversion 
If the amount of waste generated in demolition for any' item exceeds the threshold noted below, then you must 
dive11 it from the waste stream headed for the landfill. Consult the resources noted for specific charges and 
conditions of acceptance. 
ITEM 
Asphalt 
Brush 
Corrugated Cardboard 
Concrete & Brick 
containing no metal or rebar 
Concrete & Brick w/metal 
orrebar 
Ferrous Metal Scrar>_ 
Lumber, untreated unless 
2/creosote, may have small 
feJTous metals such us nnils, 
thin truss conn~ctor plantes, 
etc. 
Yard Debris 
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THRESHOLD 
I cubic yard 
I cubic yard 
Any 
I cubic_yard 
I cubic yurd 
J 0 cubic yards 
l cubic yard 
I cubic yard 
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RESOURCES 
Quality Rock: 482~8000 
Biomass: 541 -826-9422 
Ashland Sanitary & 
Recycling: 482-I 471 
Quality Rock: 482-8000 
Quality Rock: 482-8000 
Ashland Sanitary & 
Recycling: 482-1471 
Schnitzer Steel: 826-5758 
Biomass: 541 -826-9422 
Ashhmd Sanitary & ~ 
R~~xcling: 482-147_l 
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City of Ashland Municipal Code 
(.,.,., o. Chapter 15.04.21 0 Demolition or relocation of structures 
-ASHLAND 
A. For purposes of sections 15.04.210 through 15.04.218, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations mean: 
1. Demolition: To raze, destroy, dismantle, or any act or process that may cause partial or total destruction of a structure 
where less than 60% of the structure's external walls will be retained in place; or where less than a majority of the facade 
will remain. 
2. Facade: The front or principal face{s) of a building, excluding an attached garage of a residential structure, sometimes 
distinguished from the other faces by elaboration of architectural or ornamental details and often serving as the primary 
entrance. 
8. Except as provided In section 15.04.210.0, a permit Is required before any structure, or part of a structure as defined in 
subsection A.1 above, can be demolished or relocated. The permit fees for demolition or relocation of a structure will be set 
by resolution of the council. 
C. No demolition or relocation permit Is required: 
1. For structures of less than 500 square feet in size. 
2. For relocation of a structure upon the same lot. 
3. To demolish a building declared to be dangerous under the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 
pursuant to section 15.04:010.8. 
D. In addition to the enforcement provisions of this Title, the City Attorney may, or upon order of the City Council shall, 
immediately commence action or proceedings for the prevention of the demolition or relocation of a structure in the manner 
provided by law, and may take such other steps and apply to such courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will 
prevent the demolition, moving, removal, or damage to a building or structure, or using property contrary to the provisions of 
this Title . The remedies provided for In this section shall be cumulative and not exclusive. 
1. For any demolition or relocation In violation of sections 15.04.210 to 15.04.218, the court shall also have the authority 
to order the person convicted of the violation to rebuild or restore the structure to its appearance prior to the demolition or 
to move and restore the building to its original site. · 
2. For any flagrant violation, the court may impose a fine up to and including the assessed market value of the structure 
demolished or relocated. A flagrant violation Is an act by a person who, after being not!fi&d of a violation, intentionally 
continues it. 
(Ord 2858, Amended, 06/20/2000;0rd 2925, 2006} 
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City of Ashland Munlclf!al Code 
15.04.214 Approval Process 
Applications for demolition or relocation permits will be processed as follows: 
A. A complete application must be submitted to the building official and must include all of 1;1a required Information for the 
specific action requested. The application must be signed by one or more property owners of the property where the 
structure Is located. The application must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee. 
B. Within 14 days after receipt of a complete application, the building official will approve, approve with conditions, or deny 
the application unless such time limitation Is extended with the consent of the applicant. Notice of the decision of the 
building official will be mailed to the applicant wlthln seven days of the decision. 
C. If the application is approved, or if the application is denied and the applicant desires a hearing before \he Demolition 
Review Committee, the applicant must post and publish a notice of \he decision. The notice must be posted on the property 
in such a manner as to be clearly visible from a public right-of-way and be posted within 5 business days of the date the 
applicant received the decision. In addition, the notice must be published In a newspaper of general circulation within the 
city at least 7 days prior to the date requests for hearing must be filed. 
D The applicant or any person may request a hearing before the Demolition Review Committee by filing a request for a 
hearing with the building official. The request for a hearing must: 
1. Be in writing and be filed within ten days of the date of the decision, if the request is by the applicant. Otherwise !he 
request must be filed within ten days of the date the notice is posted or 7 days after the notice Is published, whichever 
date Is later. 
2. Contain the specific grounds for which the decision should be reversed or modified, based on the applicable 
demolition or relocation standards. 
E. The following information Is required to be contained in the notices required by this section. 
1. Notice of the decision by the building official described in subsection B above is to contain the following information: 
a. The decision of the building official and the date of the decision. 
b. The requirements of the applicant for posting and publishing notice of lhe decision. 
c. A statement that no hearing will be held before the Demolition Review Committee unless specifically requested. 
d. A statement that a request for a hearing by the applicant must be made within 10 days of the date the applicant 
received the decision and that a request for a hearing must include: 
i. The name and address of the applicant, 
ii. the file number of the demolition or relocation application, and 
iii. the specific grounds for which the decision should be reversed or modified, based on the applicable demolition 
or relocation standards. 
2. The posted and published notices descrtbed In subsection C above must contain: 
a. A brief description of the approval and the applicatlon file number, 
b. The phone number and address of the bullding official, 
c. The date the notice was posted, and 
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d. A statement that anyone who objects to the approval must file a request for a hearing on a form furnished by the 
building official, by a date not more than 10 days from the date the notice was posted or seven days from the date the 
notice was published in the newspaper, whichever date is later. 
F. If a request for a hearing is timely received, the Demolition Review Committee will conduct a hearing at least 15 days, but 
not more than 30 days, from the date of the request. 
G. Notice for hearings before the Demolition Review Committee will be published In a dally newspaper of general circulation 
within the city at least 10 days prior to the hearing and mailed to the applicant or authorized agent at least 10 days prior to 
the hearing. In addition a notice must be posted on the property by the appltcant In such a manner as to be clearly visible 
from a public right-of-way at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. The applicant must certify, for the record of the 
hearing, that the posting was accomplished. The posted notice must contain a brief description of the proposal, the time, 
date and place of the hearing, and the phone number and address for contact with the building official. 
H. Within 15 days of the hearing, or within 15 days of the receipt of the report described in section 15.04.216.A.1 Is 
received, whichever date is later, the Demolition Review Committee shall issue its decision in wrtting and mail it to the 
applicant and all persons who appeared and spoke at the hearing. 
I. The decision of the Demolition Review Committee may be appealed to the council by the applicant or someone who 
spoke at the hearing. In addition, the council may review the decision on its own motion. The decision is appealed by filing a 
notice of appeal with the city administrator. The appeal fee, as set by resolution of the council, must accompany the notice 
of appeal. The appeal must be filed within 15 days of the date the decision of the committee Is mailed. The appeal notice 
must contain: 
1. The appellant's name and address, 
2. A reference to the decision sought to be reviewed, -
3. A statement that the appellant is the applicant or someone who appeared and testified at the hearing, 
4. The date of the decision being appealed, and 
5. The specific grounds for which the decision should be reversed or modified, based on the applicable standards. 
J. The notice of appeal, together with notice of the date, time and place of the hearing on the appeal by the Council will be 
mailed tq those who appeared at the hearing before the Demolition Review Committee at least 20 days prior to the hearing. 
The appeal before the council shall be a de novo hearing based solely on the evidence In the record made before the 
Demolition Review Board. Tho applicant shall have the burden to prove the standards hav~ been met. The council may 
affirm, reverse or modify the decision and may approve or deny the request, or grant approval with conditions. The Council 
shall make findings and conclusions, and make a decision based on the record before it as justification for its action. The 
Council shall cause copies of a final order to be sent to all persons participating in the appeal. (Ord 2925, 2006) 
APPLICATION FOR 
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 
This application must be typed or printed in black ink submitted to: 
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Planning and Development Department 
Special Projects Sec lion D Plan Revlew/COA lilspectlon Required. 
. Offl~l~l Uso · . Historic Preservation Program 
128 East Forsyth Street, Stc. 720 
Jacksonville, Florfda 32202 
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FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THIS FORM, CALL: (904) 630-J 900 
TO FAX APPLICATTON (904) 630-1701 
PROPERTY IM·PROVE·MENT INFOUMATION 
Property 0 Riverside/Avondale 0 St. Johns Quarter 0 Springfield 
DeslgnRtlon Historic District Historic District Historic District 
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Addl'ess 
Street Number Name -~e Direclion City/Slate 
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Z\p Code 
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.: : . ! '' TYrie. ofiJ~P.l·o~~n~~r .,., .. ·. · ·, .·. · . ·.I Describe work proposed below and atiach plans (io. materials, design, placement) . : 
Alteration (visible changes to exterior) 
Demolition \ 
Relocation 
'=' New Construction 
0New lluildfng, 0Additlon 0Accossory Strv<:ture 
QGeneral Maintenance 
ORe-Roofing, 0Wood Repair, 0Bxtcfior Painting, 0Misc. 
L.JOther 
l'ools, l'encing, Driveways, Landscaping, Interior Work, etc ... 
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Applicant is Downer O contractor Oarchltcct Oconsultant Oother 
Owncr'sName: ----------------: Architect's Name: --------------
Address: ------------------1 Address . !...:-----------------
Cily: _______ srarc: ------ Zip: ___ 1 City: ------- State: ----- Zip: __ 
Telephone: F'ax Number: Telephone: Fax Number: 
Agent represents Downer Ocontr~Cior Oarchitecl Oconsultant O other 
Contractor's Name: ----------------11 Agent's Name: ---------------
Address: -------------------11 Address: 
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C!ly: ------- State: ------ Zip: ___ 11 City:------- State: ----- Zip: __ 
Telephone: Fax Number: Telephone: Fax Number: 
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I understand this application will not be accepted and processed until a11 the requested 
infmmation has been supplied. I also understand this application may require a site visit/additional research by staff and 
a PUBLIC HEAIUNG by the JACKSONVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. 
SIGNATURE OF OWNER(S) DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT(S) DATE 
l fl APPROVED, THIS CERTJFICA TE IS VALlO J70R ONIJ YEAR AND MUST REMAIN ON JOB SITB J70R THE DURA TlON OJl Tl{ll 
Ceni!IC<llo of 1\pproprlalcnc$$ • RllV.t0/16101 
WORK . Jl 
THIS SIDE ADMINISTRATIVE USE ONLY 
DOCUMENTATION REQUlR'ED BY AP~LI~;ANT .. . . ' .. ..... 
All documentation should be submitted in 8 Y2 x 11 fonnat in addition to any large scale format needed for detail 
[]Existing []Proposed bJExisting UProposed 0Existing []Proposed 
Site Plan Site Plan Elevations Elevations Floor Plan Floor Plan 
Ticontractor Bid [JPhotograpiis UDcmolilion URelocation 0Product 0 
Standard (Opt) Standards (Opt) Information 
Date Complete: j Comments: 
-·-· ---
1>LANNIN·G-AND 'DEVEI,OPMENT .DEP ARJIMENT 
u Approve I U Approved I U Denied I U Withdrawn I U Forwarded ! Date of Action: 
with Conditions to the JHPC 
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I 
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0 Street j U Meeting notice to pa11ies listed under "APPLICANT INFORMATION" I D. 350 _foot 
Signage nohficatton 
I hereby ce11ify that I have received_ sign(s) to be posted by in a street visible location a maximum of 
200 feet apart on all street sides of the subject property, or otherwise delennined by the Planning and Development 
Department. I understand it is my responsibility to maintain the signage until a final determination has been made by 
the Conunission . 
Approved 
with Conditions 
Notes on Conditions: 
SIGNATURE OF RECI:HENT(S} DATE 
... . ~- ·.- ··· · ··· · .. · · : :·-'.:. : .. ~@~M.J~~t;J;,•S~C'Witk>.~::·_..:;: _:: .').;.:·.-:· _:_,:.' : . . : .:.< . ,.; ~ ~·=·:t;-~._;:~A-: 
Describe nature of amendment including scope of work and extension date~ To be signed and dated by staff. 
CtJtilicace of J\pprop!iatcnos.s- R.CV.IO/JUOI Page2 
City of Aurora Historic District I Landmark Certificate of Appropriateness 
Application 
ALL WORK MUST CONFORM WITH BUILDING CODES UNLESS A VARIATION IS GRAN'TED 
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PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO THE PRESERVATION 
OFFICE Computer ID No.: 0 
AppiiC<!Uon Number: 0 Page 1 of3 Street Name: 
Data Requested: ~ File: Palace Date Subml"ed: 
Applicant 
Name: 
L. ___ .. _ .. ___ .. _____ .....  ~~--- ----·-~ 
Day Pl1one: :--------=:J 
Address: 
c -----· 00 _ _ , , , ____ .. J 
Evening Phone: 
City, 
Stele, Zip: L .. ~~-==-~~=-=~=---~-~---~-~-=~~·-·::.-.~J 
Subject Properly 
Address; 
Historic 
Ooslgnatlon: 
[----·--·---- ·--------
L 
Description of existing COflditlon: 
Please attach photos of the existing 
condition to the back of this sheet 
U Applicant 
Is O\'mer 
[] Applicant is contract 
purchaser 
10 
. ] Applicant Is acting on behalf of owner and 
has attstched a slgne<l statEJment or a 
signed contract from the owner authorizing 
the applicant to act on hlslher behalf. 
Oale existing condlllon documented: 
Aurora Preservation Div., 44 E . Downer Pl., Aurora, IL 60507,630 844-3648, Fx 630 906-7430 
City of Aurora Historic District/ Landmark Certificate of Appropriateness 
Application 
ALL WORK MUS'f CONFORM WITH BUILDING CODES UNLESS A VARIATION IS GRANTED 
Oescriplfon of proposed modification: 
'--- - - - ---- - --- --------- - - -·- --- --- - -----· 
Appltcant Signature lor Prop()S9<J Modification Dale 
Please sketch proposed modifications on the 
back of this sheet. 
---- ---·-·-·----l Project will be completed l>y: 
··------~---·~--- ·--- .I 
drawings rendered by: [ .... . --· ------:_ .. _ -_--_ ... _.1 dato: --------- ________ .. ! 
These modiflcalfons will affect the following areas on the Subject PrOP lilly: 
fJ Roofs, Soffits, Gutters I.'J exterior Oool'$ 
lJ Chimney 
0 Exterior Walls or Wall Covering (Siding, Shingles) 
1-j Exterior Masonry (Bricks, Stonework, Mortar) 
0 Exterior Lighting 
0 Architectural or Decorative Ornamentation or Detail 
[J Fonce 
For Staff Use Only: 
[J Exterior Windows (Including stonns or screens) 
rJ l'orch Elements (Including supports, columns, railings, stairs) 
rJ Garage or Other StnJcturo on Subject Property 
l] Sidewalk or DrivewAy 
[J Other [- · · -------- - ·-·-------- - -----··-------'] 
·-·- ---- - -·-~-----------
Aurora Preservation Div,, 44 E. Downer Pl., Aurora, IL 60507, 630 844·3648, Fx 630 906-7430 
City of Aurora Historic District/ Landmark Certificate of Appropriateness 
Application 
ALL WORK MUS'f CONfORM WITH BUILDING CODES UNLESS A VARIATION IS GRANTED 
Page 2 of3 
RF.VIF.W PROCEDURES FOn CEnTIJIICATES 017 APJ'ROPRIATP-NESS 
A Certlflc~to of A1>propri11teness (COA) isnece.~sary prior to altern lion, o:ottcrior construction, anct exterior demolition of property 
designated as a local landmark, or locAted in a locally de5ignated historic district (Section :n-8 I of the Aurora Municipal Code). 
An Application for this certificate is available through \he Historic l'reservallon Division of I he Communily Oevolopmenl 
Depar1menl, City of i\urom. 44 E. Downer Pl~co, Aurora, II. 60507, or by calling (630) 844-3648. Tho completed applicacion should be 
submilledto the director. 
Upon receipt, the application will be processed as soon as possible. For minor modifrcalions, a building penni! may be obtained 
following staff approv111, and the COA will be ratified altho followiug Preservation Commission meeting. Por major modifications, a 
subcommittee of tho Proserv<~tion Commission will review the proposal and p1ovidc a recommendation to the lUll Pl'llt~rvlllion Commission 
for approval of1he COA. Duilding permits may be issued following a recoriunwdation of~pproval by the subcommiuee. 
All certificates will bo reviewed using the following criteria from Section 37 of the Aurora Codo of Ordin3nces, In addllion to any 
approved design guidelines for historic districts. Section 37-83 provislom ere: 
1. Whether tho proposed work will highlight or positively onhanco any exterior feature of tho propCIIy and improvements. 
2. Wl1othcr aoy new improvements will have a J10$itivc effect and harmonize with tho cxtcm~l ~ppcarnnce of neighboring 
improvcmonu. 
3. 1lrc e:ottent and process of any proposed dcmolillon And subsequent changes in IMdsoaping. 
4. Whether I he proposed work will result in the maintenance or addition of site IRm.lseaping and <lther vegetation. 
S. A report from lhe building lnspootor on lhe slate of repair and structural stnbillty of the improvement under consideration. 
6. Any changes inlhe essential character of the orca which would occur 11s a result ofnpproval oflhe certificate. 
7. Whether 1he proposed work conforms lo 1ho following design criteria ns well as any specific gullloltiues which tho 
commission may adopt with the approval of the city council: 
a. Heigh!. tho height of the proposed structure or additions or ~Iterations should bo compatible with surrounding 
structures 
b. l'roportions of front fa~ de. The proportion between the width aud height of the proposed structure should be 
compatible with nearby &trucluros. 
c. Proportions of opcmings into tho facility. Tito proportions and relationships between doon; au<l windows should be 
compatible with tho existing stnrc1ures. 
d. Relationship of building masses and spaces. The rehlionship of a structure to the open space bel ween iiMd adjoining 
stNCiures should be compatible. 
e. Roof sh~pe. The dosign of tho roof should be comp~liblc with adjoining s1ructures. 
f. Landscape Md appurtenances. Landscaping and the use of appurtenances should be sensitivu to tho individual 
structures, ilS occupants, and their need. Purthor, tho landscaped rreatmcn1 should be compatible wllh surrounding 
struclutcs nnd IMdscapos. 
g. Se~~le of structuro. ThG scale of tho structure sltould be compatible with surrounding structure. 
h. Direetionnl expression of non\ elevAtion. S11ce1 facades should blend with othor structures with regard to diroclloMl 
expressiou. When adjacent stntClmcs have domin;~nt horizontal or vertical expression, this should be carried over and 
reflected. 
i. Architectural Oe1ails. Architootural details and materials should bo incorporated ns necessary to relate the new with the 
old, to pr~scrvc and onhAnco the inhe~nl cl1aracterislios of that area. 
All cor1ilicates will be reviewed uslng lho criteri~ in Soollon 37-Sl of the Aurora Code ofOrdiMnces, in adllillon to any approved 
dosign sutdclines for the historic district or for landmarks. 
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By signing below, I attest that I have read and do understand the above Review Procedure~ for Certificates of 
A ppropriatcness. 11\lso 11gree that ~ll Information submitted on this application is tnre ~nd accurate ro the best 
ofmy knowledge. 
Applicant Signature DMe 
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Autota Preservation Div., 44 E. Downer Pl., Auror3, lL 60507, 630 844-3648, Fx 630 906-7430 
Page I of3 
SELLEn'S DISCLOSUim STAT£MENT 
Properly Address:-·- ---::-------------:::-:-- ___ __ _ 
Street Cily, Villngc, Township Slnle 
Seller has lived in I he residence on lhe property from _____ 10--------- ---
Seller hns owned the proper!}' since-- ------ --· 
J>uq•ose ofSialcment: 'l11is stntemem is a disclosure oft he condition of the property in compliance with the Seller Disclosure Act. 'll1is 
stotcmcnt is a disclosure of the condition!llld infom1ntion concerning the piOJlerly, known hy th~ Seller. Unless otherwise ad,•iscd, the Seller 
docs not possess Oll)' cxpcrlise in conslruction, nrchiteclurc, engineering, or ony other specific area rclntcd lo the con~truction or condition of th" 
improvements on the protlert)' or the lond. Also, unlcs' otherwise advised, I he Seller has not conducted any inspection or generally inacccssihlc 
orei\S such os the foundntion or root: This slotcmcnt is not 11 warranty of any kind by the Seller, and is not a subs1itute for any inspections or 
warranties the lluycr m11y wish to obtain. 
SelltJ·'~ t>lsrlosurc: 'l11c Seller discloses the following infonm11ion with the knowledge that cwn though this is •nta w:~rran ty, the Soller 
Sllcciticnlly mnkcs the following representations br~scd on the Seller's knowledge utlhe signing of this document. Th~ Seller is to provide a copy 
of this slntcment to nny prospective Buyer in connection with nny actual or Mtieip~t~'<l snle of propcrt)'. 'll11! following nrc rcprcscntntions made 
solely by tl l<l Seller. ·n1is infonnntion is n disclosure only and is not imcndcd to be a pnrt of nn)• contrnct b~tween Ouycr nnd Seller 
lns~r·nf tlons to I he Srllcr(s): (I) Answer ALL <ltlllstions. (2) Report known conditions ;lffccting lh~ property. (3) Attach additional pnges with 
your sigr1atmc if addition:~ I spnce is required. (4) Complete this fom1 yoursc11: (S) If somo items do not npply to your property, check NOr 
AYAILAI3LE. If you do not know tho fuels, check UNKNOWN. FAILURE TO f>ROVIDE A PURCHASER WITI fA SIGNED 
DISCLOSUIU~ STATEMr:NT WILl. t::NAOLI; A PURCHASER TO TEilMINA TE AN OTHERWISE Bl NDING l'lJHCiiASE AGREEMENT. 
Applianccs/Syslems/Scrviccs: The items below arc in working order. (The items lisled below arc included in the 
sale of the properly only if the purchase agreement provides.) 
Not Not 
Yes No Unknown Available Yes No Unkn0\\11 Availuble 
Rang_e/Ovcn Lawn Sprinkler 
Dishwasher Water Heater 
Refrigerator Plum bing System 
Hood/Fan Well & Pump 
TV Antenna, TV Wuler Soliencr/ 
Rotor & Controls Conditioner 
Elcctrienl System Sump Pump 
G~rage Doot· Opener Seplic Tnnk & 
& Remote Control Drain Field 
1\ I arm System Cily \Vater System 
Intercom City Scwct· System 
-Ccnl rn l Vncuum Wall furnace 
Allie Fan Humidifier 
Pool healer, Wnll Liner, Central Air 
& Equipment Conditioning 
Cenlrnl Heuling System Solar Hc1\lit!g_ Syslem 
Microwave Electronic Air Filter 
T rnsh Comp11ctor Fireplnce & Chimney 
Ceil ing Fan Wood Burning System 
Saunn!Hol Tub Wnsher 
Dryer 
' 
.. bxplnnaltons (attach addttiOnnl sheets tf necessary): 
-------- --------------- --------·------
- - ---------·--------
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALl, HOUSEHOLD API'IJANCES ARE SOLD IN WORKING ORDER EXCEPT AS 
NOTED, WITHOUT WARRANTY 13EYOND DATE OF CLOSING. 
A conscientious effort has been made as to the accuracy of/his material. Neither the awlror, nor the pubftsller, will 
assume any liabilitit?sjor its use. 
Page 2 of 3 
Property Conditions, Improvements, nnd Additlonnllnform<1tion: 
I. Basement/Crawl Space: Hns there been evidence ol'wnter? rves INo runknown 
If yes, explain: -·---- ·-- _ _ 
2. lnsulntion: Urea Fonnnldehydc roam lnsulmion (UFFI) Is installed'? -r~
In exterior walls'! 1--Yes 1-No llJnknown 
In ceiling/nuic'? r·Ycs r·No r·unkno\VIl 
In other areas? IYes INo !-Unknown 
3. Roof: Any leaks? IYes r·No runknown 
Any existing lire retardant treated (FRT) plywood? rYes INo runknown 
Approximate age, if known:---------
4. Well: Type of Well (dcpth/diometer, age, repair hi story, if known): ----------·-
Hns the water been tested? 
If )'CS, date o!'lnst report and results: . 
5. Septic Tnnkslf)rain Fields: Is the system functioning propcl'ly? 
lfno,explain:. -~--- _ _ _ _ -----·-·-···---- ----
If septic, when was the system lnst pumped? __ _ 
6. Heating System: Is heat supplied to all furnished rooms? I Unknown 
Type:_ _ . Approximate A~e: -------,.,.....- ---..--
7. Plumbing S)•stem: Is the system in working condition? 1-Yes rNo runknown 
Type: r·copper rGalvnnizcd rother - ----
8. Electrical S)•stems: Docs the S)'Stern meet existing code requirements? I Unknown 
Any known problems: --------·--··---·· --- --------..=--
9. Infestation: An}' current infestntions or existing dnmllgc? r·Ycs rNo ·-!Unknown 
I 0. Environment problems: Arc there nny substances, materials, or products thut may be an environmental haznrd 
(including, hut not limited to, asbestos, radon gas, lcad-bnsed paint, underground storage tnnks for fuel or 
chemicals, formaldehyde) on or affecting the propcrt)•? I Yes INo I Unknown 
lf}•es, please explain: 
II. Flood Insurance: Do you have flood insurance on the properly? 
! 2. Mineral Rights: Do you own the mineral righls of the property'? 
Other Items: Arc you awtlrc of'nny of the following: 
lvcSTNo 
rYes r·No 
1m Unknown 
runknown 
I. Feotures of the properly shared in common with the odjoining landowners (walls, fences, rends, driveways, etc.) 
whose usc 01' responsibility for mninlenoncc mny have an effect on the property? I Yes INo runknown 
2. {\ny cncronchmenls, easements, :~.oning violations, or nonconforming uses? f-Ycs rNo runknown 
J. Any "common arcus" (pools, tennis courts. wnlkw11ys, or other areas co-owned with others), or a homeowners' 
nssocilllion thai has ony authority over the property? rvcs f-No runknown 
4. Structural moditicntions, allcmtions, or repairs made wilhoul neccssory permits? f"Ycs INo runknown 
5. Settling, flooding, drainage, structural, or grading problems? rYes 1-No runknown 
6. Major damnge to the property from tire, wind, noods, or landslides? I Yes r·No runknown 
7. Farm or farm operation in !he vicinity, or proximily to a landfill, airport, etc.? rYes rNo runknown 
8. Any outstonding utility assessments 01' fees? rYes INo I Unknown 
9. Any outstanding municipnl assessments o1· fees? !-Yes 1-No runknown 
I 0. Any pending litigation that could n!Teetthe property or selling of the property? rYes rNo runknown 
If the nnswer to any of these questions is yes, plense explain. Attach ndditional sheets, ifnccessa1y: 
--------------- --~---------· ----·-·---· 
-------------·--- ---- ---- ----
The Seller has indicated the condition of nil the items hnsed on informntion known to the Seller. 1 fany changes 
occur in the structurul/mcchan ical/appliancc systems of this proper!)' from the dutc orthis f'orm to the dnlc of 
closi ng, Seller will immediately disclose the changes to tho Buyer. 
A con.~clentious effort has been mada as to the accuracv of this material. Neither the author. nor !he publisher. wilt 
assume a~l•llabililiesfor ifs usa. · 
Page 3 of 3 
Note: Scllcr(s) may wish to disclose the condition of other buildings on the property on a scpnrate RESIDENTIAL 
PROPERTY DISCLOSURE FORM. 
Note: Buyer(s) should obtnin professional advice and inspections of the property to more fully determine the 
conditions oft he pi'Opcrty. Buycr(s) arc ulso ndviscd thut ccrtnin Information complied pursuunt to the Sex 
OlTcnders Registration Act, I 994 PA 295, MCL 28.721 to 28.732 is avuilahh.! to the public. Buyers seeking such 
informAtion should contact the Local Department ofStute (>oJice, Central Criminul Records Exchange. Also, 
Buyer(s) nrc advised that the State equnlized value of the property. homestead exemption information and other reul 
property tax inf'ormntion is availubic from the upproprinte locnl usscssor's office. Buyer(s) should not assume thnt 
Buyer's future tax bills on the property will he the some as the Seller's present tux hills. Under state law, real 
property tax ohiigations can chnnge significantly when property is transferred . 
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 
The Seller(s) acknowledge having carefully examined this stnlemenl. including any comments continued on the 
reverse side, and stale that this statemellt is complete und accurute as of the dote signed. At or he fore settlement. the 
Seller(s) will be required t<> disclose any mutcriol chungc in the physical condition or the proper!)'· 
Seller Date ------------ --Seller Date 
The Buycr(s) acknowledge receipt ofu copy of this disclosure statemellt. The Buyer(s) acknowledge that the 
Scller(s) make no presentation with respect to nny matters which may pertain to parcels udjuccnt to the sul~ject 
property and shou ld exercise whatever due diligence deemed necessary with respect to adjacent parcels in 
accordance with terms and conditions as may be continued in the real estate purchuscs contract, but in any event 
prior to settlcmcnl. 
\ 
Buyer Dnte Buyer Date 
A consclenfious efforf has been mctde as to file accuracy ofthis material. Neifher the author, nor tile publisher, wifl 
a.l·sume any liabilities/or its use. 
CITY OF PHOENIX 
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE 
GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 
FOR 
HISTORIC PROPERTIES 
CITY OF PUO'ENIX HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE 
200 W. WASHINGTON ST. 
17TH FLOOR 
PHOENIX, AZ 85003~1611 
602-26.1 -8699 
ohoculx.aov/hlstorlc 
GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR HISTORIC J>"ROI,ERTll~S 
These guidelines are intended to supplement the provisions of the Historic Preservation Ordinance in 
csrablishing the basis for determining the appropriateness of new additions and new consLruction 
attached or adjacent to properties listed on the Phoenix Historic Property Register. 
Additional guidelines and specific advice regarding appropriateness and compatibility are provided in 
"Historit Homes of Phoenix: An Architectural & Preservation Guide." The Historic Preservation 
Oft1cc staff also i.s available for individual consultation. For more information, contal:t the Historic 
Preservation Office at (602) 261··8699. 
nlignmeut 
ADJA CBN1'1ALIGNMENT 
Addition 
Any new exterior construction attached to the 
original historic building or structUre. 
Adjacent Elevation 
The exterior walls of a new strllcture that will be 
located along the alignment of the primary historic 
bullding elevations, or generally parilllel to lmy 
primary wall of the his toric building wiU)in a 
distance of fifty (50) feel, and extend up to twice 
the height of the historic building. 
Alignment 
The linear or parallel plp.ccmem of structures 
and/or primary facades within a row of adjacent 
properties, or along a streetscape. 
~ ~&.· ~··:: ··..:_ :~· r-::/c· =~ {.~~ --r::}-L· . . . 
·.- . : 
. 
pcJrapets 
COMMON ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES 
gabled roof 
(1((/c VCIII 
r.oltmms 
masomy piers 
Alter 
A change to an existing building or structure that 
modifies its original appearance. 
Architectural Feature 
Any distinct or outstanding part or characteristic of 
a building or structure. 
doors 
nrr n 
..  ·
... . .... ·. 
D
. 
. ..: 
L <. :: 
chlm11~Y · ·- ·-·· -
wo/1 optl!lngs 
Character~oefining 
A distinctive architectural feature or combination 
of tcatures or qualities that distinguish a building 
from another. 
flnf roof with YCIIfS or scuppers 
Parap\""' 
CHARACTER~DEFINING ARCHITECTURAL PF.ATURES Sill 
2 
COMPATIBLE 
An ogee molding cornice 
CORNICE 
construction Technique 
The method used to assemble the parts of a 
building or structure. 
Color 
The combination of chromatic hues, values of light 
Md darkness, intensity and saturation that create, 
define, ormummt, or enhance the visual appearance 
of an exterior facade. 
compatible 
In architecture, a material, element, quality or 
feature that is congruent or hMmonious with 
existing historic materials, clements, qualities or 
features. 
Cornice 
A horizontal element that crowns or completes a 
wall or defines the roof and wall. 
craftsmanship 
The combined effect of the quality of 
workmanship, skilled artistry or the conjunctive 
technique and appropriate installation and 
assembly of materials by which a building or 
structure is construcl~d or fabricated. 
3 
ELEVATION 
FACADE 
FORM 
DD 
squwe rectangular 
[S~8 
"L" pfall "U" plan "T" plan 
oeslgn 
The arrangement of parts and delnils thm are part 
of an overall plan that governs the fo,·,·., a.!':d 
function of a building. 
Design ouidelines 
A set of guiding principles th1H give direction on 
how the parts and details of a building's scheme or 
plan should be. a:;semblcd. 
Elevation 
A scale drawing of a front, side or rear of a 
building. 
t=acade 
An exter ior face or elevation of a building. A 
principal facade is sometimes distinguished from 
the other faces by the elaboration of architectural 
details. 
Finishes 
The characteristics of texture, gloss, sheen, 
coloration or patirta, that can articlJlate the 
character and 'appearance of an exposed material or 
surface. 
Form 
The overall shape or outline of n building. 
4 
MASS 
MOTIF 
Height 
A measurement from ground level to the topmost 
point of a building or clement. 
Historic Building 
A building over fifty (50) years old which meets 
Historic Preservation Office standards for integrity 
and historical significance. 
Historic Fabric 
Any original materials used in the construction of 
a historic building. 
Hue 
A particular shade or tinl of a given color. 
Materials 
The physical substance that makes up the products 
used in the construction or ornamentation of the 
building. 
Mass 
The three dimensional qualities of a building that 
create its size and sh«pe as seen from the outside. 
Motif 
A principal repeated element in nn ornamental 
design. 
N~w construction 
Any construction that is not an original part of the 
building or structure. 
Neutral Material 
Any building material that does not visually 
compete with either the historic material or the 
material used in new construction. 
opening 
A space which permit~ freedom of view or passage 
such as a door or window. 
5 
solnr orienfafiotl and comprus orienteuiou 
OR /liNT A TION 
PA11'ERN 
~· dr!Vtlway 
PORTE COCHERE 
orientation 
The placement of a building or structure on a sile 
as it relates to the physical conditions of the si1c, 
such i'\S its geography and mnnmadc fcatllres, or a 
compass direction. 
site orlcnlnlion 
ornamentation 
ln architecture, every detail of shape, texture, and 
color that is deliberately exploited or added to 
attract an observer or define the characteristics of 
an arch itectural style. 
Pattern 
An arrangement of form, the disposition of parts 
or elements·. 
Porte cochere 
A roof projecting over a driveway supported by 
piers, columns, or arches. 
6 
PRIMARY ELEVATION 
hip 
D 
D B 
tall &. narrow wider than tall 
somewhat wider 
than tall 
PROPORTIONS 
somewqqJ taller 
than wrde 
cllppetl gable or jerkiJLileatl 
ROOF FORM flat with parapets 
Principal Facade . 
The front face of a build ing usually containing its 
entrance. 
Primary Elevation 
A scale drawing showing the exterior elements of 
the main front or principal facade of the building. 
Projection 
An object or building form that juts out beyond a 
surface. 
Proportion 
The comparative relation between parts or 
elements with respect· to size, dimension, ratio and 
quantity. 
D 
square (not 
common in 
h/Sioric 
buildings) 
ROOf Form 
BB 
same proportlons-
dlfferellt site 
The shape, outline or configuration of the roof of a 
building. 
low-pltclted gable 
shed 
gambrel 
7 
> 12/12 1112 to 4112 
<1112 
high medium low flat 
ROOF Pr1'Cl'1 
relative scale to human fi8ures 
a) SCALE 
Roof Pitch 
The steepness of the roof plane above horizontal. 
The slope of a roof is expressed as a ratio of the 
rise of the roof over the horizontal span. A 4/12 
roof rises 4 Jeer in a 12 foot span. 
scale 
The proportional relationship of size and shape of 
buildings and elemcrl1t. to each other and their site. 
or 
A scale drawing would be a proportional 
representation with a defined ratio between the 
actual bui lding or clement and the drawing. 
() 4 8 
!'-~ ......__-+-+---t--1 --t--+-+---11 1/4 .... 1. 
r I II ~ I I I 8 12 16 I . t I I · I I I 1! 8":1' 
orcllitecrura( drcrwfng scales 
b) SCALE 
setback 
The distance between a building's facade and the 
related fronl, side or rear lot line. 
setting 
The physical surround ing environment in which a 
building is located. 
Shape 
The physical form of a build ing. 
Size 
The length, width and height of a building or 
building feature . . 
8 
==- small solid ~~~ I ~ to void ratio 
Art Modeme style - ·-
~~ •  ,t.,ge .rol~ rf ~ fll!JJLil~o \'Oia ratio 
Pueblo Revivai sryle 
SOLID TO VOID 
Texrures of smcco finishes 
LJ . \ . 
sand 
~-:., .: .• 
.J•) • ; l 
• -J • 
• • .J oJ• 
~ . . . . o .. ; 
oranse 
peel 
~~ IL] fl® 
• spatter and M$h 
eat's eye spanish skip-rrowel 
lace 
TEXTURE 
Solid to Void 
The relationship between openings (windows, 
doors, arches, spaces between walls, etc.) on the 
elevation of a building or buildings and the 
remaining wall surfaces. 
Texture 
The surface quality of any material or bu ilding 
product as it affects the appearance or tactile 
characteristics of a surface of a building. 
~,,. •• ,, ·'""""d 
· lumber (.f4s) 
II\ 
rough cut 
lumber 
9 
Historic preservation has a philosophical basis or ethic that guides the work of lhe tleld. In 
accordance with historic preservation principles, a successful rehabilitation is one that retains a.'l much 
of !he original historic maleriaL'> as possible. It also preserves those historic architectural features that 
arc the character-defining elemenrs of a particular historic style or method of construction. To rewin 
historic fabric, it is preferable to repair rather than replace significnnt architectural elements and 
historic materials. Repair should be done with the least degree of intervention possible. When Lhe 
level of deterioration precludes repair, replacemem should be done with matching or compatible 
materials. The following guidelines should be utilized when planning or undertaking the 
rehabilitation of an existing historic building: 
~, Rehabilitation of an historic building :;hould minimize alteration to !he existing materials, architectural 
finishes, form. and ornamentation of the building. 
Distinctive architectural feature:;, finishes, materials, construction techniques and examples of skilled 
craft.-;man~hip should be retained and preserved. 
~ .De[criorateu historic an:hitectmal features and exterior materials should be repaired rather than 
replaced. Where rep~1ir is infeasible, replacement features ~hould match the originnl component in 
design, material. color :md texture. 
Uil.' Previous auditions that are indicative of changes to a building over time should he evaluated for 
architcctur:-~1 significance and rctnincd if they relate to the historic nature of the building m· it~; uesign. 
IB" Peaturcs that arc to be reconstructed should be reproduced according to physical evidence, and/or 
archival document<ttion, such as historic photographs or written descriptions. Rcct)nstruction based on 
dt!t<lill' found on similar historic structures, without nther supporting documentation, shoulu not be 
undertaken. 
A~rasive cleaning methods, such as sandblasting, arc to be avoided ;~:; tJtc:y clln damage historic 
materials. Cleaning of buildings should be performed using the gcmlest effective means possible. 
SIDING/WALL MATERIALS 
wood siding 
OrlgitraJ brick, stucco nr ll'ood sfdfng 
sfloulrl be repaired OIJd rotained. A clrmrgc 
of .riding materia( willlign(/iC(Jntly de/rae/ 
from the lrlslorlc lule[:ril)' of a propct1y. 
10 
Repair 
~DOD 
b'l rt-
-
Origlual Wlntlow 
om 
JD~ 
=";.~ 
.__. 
-· 
IDOl 
lDDDJ 
oq~ ODLJ 
l<cwrlr or rep/ace 
dmnag~d members 
ra1/cer limn replacing 
the Cllfire window. 
Bungalow 
Style 
lmtpproprtate 
Colonial Revival 
Replllr.ement 
WINDOWS e Do no/ cltol/gc pattem of windows 
if origlnalmu.fl bo rtplar~d. 
• i'o /10/ illsla/1 rep((JCti/ICU/!YilldUWS 
II' filch have .wlj(tCNIIOIIIIItd Qr 
iulemnlmunlins. 
e l>f! uol rrplace or(r:lnnls ll'iffl 
sash mcmben• that arc nan-ower. 
Original roofing slwuld be retained ur 
replaced il~·klml. Shingles siUJ1dd not 
be roplaccd w/1/, metal or lito. /Jimensirmal 
compos/fUm .vhiu;:le.~ t/IIIJ simulme wcnlhered 
wood /11(1.}' be ttsed us a lower cos/ allemalfve lo 
wuiJcl shinglel·. 
ROOFING 
Origit1al Profile 
0'4 
Mtmtin/Gla.Vng 
Profile 
lnnppropriale 
Replacement 
Praflles 
~ 
DRAINAGE 
llchabillfalloll sllould co"ctl 
dmlnngc problems by rcgmtli11g 
or sloplllg eartlt away from j(nmrtmion 
and tt.W! of duwnspuUJs amJ ~·las It blucks. 
ll 
When it is necessary to alter or expand an existing historic b\tilding, modifications should minimize 
the visual impact of the new construction on the historic building. The additions or alterations also 
should be compntible with the historic structure through similarities in size, shape, materials, building 
clements and detailing. Another historic preservation principle that guides changes made to historic 
buildings is that alterations or additions should be reflective of tile time period in which they are huiiL 
Consequently, utilizing current construction methods and styling is encouraged and imitating 01· 
exactly copying the building of an earlier period is discouraged. In other words, new construction 
should not replie<\fe the design of historic buildings. To expand or alter a historic building 
successfully, the new construction should follow the basic design vocabulary of the historic structure 
hut be clearly distinguishable. 
rt~· AdditiCJns should be dc~igned and located in a m<uHJCJ' lhal results in new construction which is 
subordinate w the primary historic building. Additions or changes to the primary facades are 
dil>c()uraged. The location of the addition or alteration shm1ld conform with the setbacks, ~pacing , 
:,lignmcnt and orientation of the historic building and/or historic buildings in its immediate vicinity. 
~· Additions should be similar in height and width to the historic building. lts form should correspond lo 
the shape, ridgelines and cornice of the main roof. Doors a11d windows in tht addition should he 
similar in shape and placement to the openings in the historic buildings. Together, the addition's 
shape, size and openings sho\lld create u dircctivnal emphasis (horizontal or vertical) that is similar tn 
the historic building. 
ORIGINAL 
APPROPRIATE ADDITION 
<¥'"'-~----.,,~.;-~..-.- slmllflr directional 
emphasis • vertfcal 
a_ud hor(r,ontal 
doors a11d wllufows 
similar lu shape 
and placement 
projecting new porch (marquee) 
is in simiwr locaJion of 
simiwr shape as original 
12 
~r Exterior mat<!rials shmlld match or he comp<uible with the surface materials ()f the histol'ic building. 
Cumpatihilily is achic::vecl by maintaining tht! spectrum C>f materials historically present, corresponding 
to the pancrn of the unit" siz.e of thu materials (i.e. brick:>, hlock.s, siding. shingles) of the historic 
structure or continuing the visual and tactile texture exhihilcd hy lh~ historic materials. 
o-•· Prnjccting elements, such us dl)rmcrs, porches or hays, shi)UJd he similiir in location, sb:e. shape :~nd 
type to tJu)s<:: fi)Und on the historic buildings or in i!s vicinity in ct historic district. 
APPROPRIATE ADDITIONS 
~ · 
Convasion of a/tic space to living 
area witllthe addilio11 of appropriately 
sealed donners. 
Two-story tldlfllion remains subordiuate 
d11e to /Qetltion, sue (lfld use of similar 
rooffonu. 
S11bordinnte rear addilio11 usiug 
l·imUar shape, wl11dow proportio11s 
nntl ro()f fonu. 
Addition of porte cocltere or carport 
using similar roof fonn, scale and 
tlfc:hilectural features. 
Subordlunte addition using similar 
shape, proportions, roof fonn and 
archiJecturfll features is distlngui.rlled 
from urlgiual by r.omtmcilon off-set 
where tlu: two stmctures join. 
13 
FENCES & WALLS 
flences are .teldom seen In historic photogrnplts of Phoeni:!:, but when visib/6 they are afmo.~t always co/lstructed 
of wood pickets or wirf. fencing. 11 1929 Home Builders Catalog includes wrought iron, omnmtmfttl iron and 
wire, wire, chai11 link, IVOI'ell wood and board fencing. Stucco covered adobe and masu11ry 1•1alls were 
occasiol{a/6• used. 
ll'rouglll J rM 
------ -------- ... ------------
builcl retum 
to, house lterc · 
If 
rzot here 1: 
\J-~ 
' 
build rctum 
.. ..... 
to h_ouse ltert \ 
Wall return or gate should be set back from 
the front facade of the house to re••eal windows, 
cltimuey or other arcltilecturalfeatures. 
14 
New construction, located on vacant land within historic districts or adjacent to historic buildings, is 
encouraged when appropriately sited and designed. New construction should be clearly discernible as 
"new" and reflect the technology, building materials and design ideas of the present era. However, 
like additions to existing buildings, the design of new construction should be compatible with and 
respectful of its historic setting. lt is recognized that new construction can occur that is similar in 
scale to the pattern of historic building or, in selected circumstances, new construction 111ay involve 
development that is of substantially greater scale. Consequenlly, two types of guidelines have been 
prepared to assist in the planning of new construction relative to historic buildings and areas. 
Similat:mScolc New CousbJtttion . 
• Within the historic residential areas. ucw construction should be similar in height, shape and materials 
to the historic structures in its vicinity. Where changes in size must occur, the visual impact of the new 
construction shoul<.l be minlmize<l hy stepping hack the new construction from the historic buildings. 
• Building features, such as roof lines, window and door openings, porcl.({..S, cnlrances, pergolas, porte 
cocheres or carports :-;hould re,c;emblc those related forms found on adjacent or surrounding histori~ 
~:tructures. 
-----
ilpproprinlc llBW construction --~ 
SIMILAR SCALE, FORM·& MASSING 
15 
• Exterior materials should match or be compatible with the surface materials of the historic hullding. 
Compatibi.lity is achieved by maintaining the spcctnun of materials historically present, corresponding 
m the pattern of the unit size of !ht! materials (i.e. bricks, blocks, siding, shingles) of the historic 
structure m· continuing the visul:IJ anti tactile rex~urc exhibited by the historic materials. 
• Building detailing or ornamental trim should he made of matching or simi lar material but simplifre!d in 
design so as to be distinguishlthle a:> a product of its own time. 
• Primary new structures should correspond with the setbacks_, spacing, alignment and orlenll'tion of 
adjacent primary buildings. 
• Secondary new structures, such Its garages and outbuilcllngs, shou ld be :;u\lorcllnate to the liize and 
appcarunce of the primary historic building and located on the rear of lots. 
• Mechanical, electrical, ~olar or other exterior equipment should he loc~'tcd in the least visible place 
possible. Depending upon the location of this modem equipment, licreeuing or hoxing is encouraged. 
Tf the equipment is roofvroounted, it should he on a rear roof slope, behind the roof's millpoint. 
Ground mounting is also acceptable. 
• Access ramps and other accomodations for those with disabilities should be located to minimize the loss 
of historic features and provide rc<~sonably cnnvcnient access without b~ing visually Intrusive . 
• New construction should be located and designed to accommodate distinctive nat\tral or man-made :;ite 
fcMures. 
I!Uipproprlnte scale 
n 11d location. 
n/ley 
Appropriate scale 
mul location. 
garage 
sidewalk 
NeH' gnrnge, even if largar thml origina~, 
should maintain 01iginnl relationship 
lo house. 
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,~ _) 
I 
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I 
16 
. S,ubstantially Gr~P(Gr §snls New Qonstqtction 
Achieving compatibility between l1istoric building and new construction of substantially greater sctlle 
is dependent upon sensitive site plcmning and compatibility of the elevations of the new construction 
immediately adjacent to the historic buildings. For the purposes of these guidelines, the "Rdjaccnt 
elevations'' of new construction, which the issues of compatibility should address, are defined as the 
adjacent exterior walls and treatments that extend twice the height of the historic building. 
- The historic building should he a key clement 0f the over(IJI site plan and incorporated in 11 manner lhat 
maintains its visual prominence. 
New c<lllslruction should he sited in a manner that retains dle lrad!th)nal plac~ment und uriemation of 
the historic huilding. 
~· TlJe entrance location and primary facade of the historic building should be retained. 
~W The proportions of new construction should correspond to the width and depth of the historic building. 
~, The <Hijacent elevations of the new construction should he sheathed in an exterior material that rm\ICh(:S 
or continues t11e proportional pattern of the unit size of the materials found on tl1e historic builuing. 
~· The solid ro void ratio of the historic building's openings and exterior walls should be repeated in the 
new construction. 
The size, shape and degree of articulation of the new constn1ction's exterior walls should follow th~ 
p:Htern established by the historic building's construction. 
The paltem of architectural detailing of the historic building should be incorporated into the new 
construction in a simplified or abstracted form . 
. ~· The color of the exterior materials of cht: new construction :;;houkl he the sAme or a complernc::mary hue 
of the color of the historic building's exterior material~:;. 
Where the uew construction abuts All existing historic building. a clear 1letinltion of the transition 
between th<: oltl and new should he estahlisht:d and maintained. The transitional element may be 
distinguished by its form or use of neutral matorials thal distinctly differentiates the new construcLion 
from the historic building. 
Historlc lJuildfug 
SIMilAR SCALE NEW CONSTRUCTION 
New lrausillonal elemeul of 
neutral materials and form 
to distingUish new from historic. 
~. ~ 
000 
oo a· ~~~~~~~~~ 
New Building 
17 
=oo -·cfd·o··· r}o·· -t-
. . . . -
00 :OJD 0'1]. 
.tf.o t)JJ ·oo 
tl"D .. : D._ 0--+.i ---~ 
~ New Building .._ 
New building is of 
substantially greatet 
scale than adjacent 
historic lmlldiugs. 
~ ,..... 
-r f 
r J 
Appropr/(l(c proportions for new 
constl'ltctlou of a sabstautial(y 
greater SC(I(e. 
ltdjucent EleYations 
Ocpllt of new build/111( setback is 
.!llllilar /Q that vf 11/storlc building~· • 
I 
Hlslori< I 
/Julkllug J I l 1/isioric 
Building 
l 
.l<-!-i + ~ 1 I ~ w + 1' } __ _;;,_w ------..1+ ..,).....+ ----..f 
Tluildirrg l'ddlh ~f similar lo L...:_ Spaclng is .~imllnr tr1 
m(Jacenl llf.ttoric buildlugs. Mstolic spncirrg. 
SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER SCALE NEW CONSTRUCTION 
18 
Site Design Guidelines from Boulder CO. 
2. SITE DESIGN 
2. I 
r- .. - ··- .. - ··- ·· - .. ..... 
' il'll 
L .. - .. - ··-··- .. - .. -··- ·· - ··' 
' I I 
' 
···-··-·· 
' 
i 
~ .. _,._,._,._,. 
l . l.l / 2.1 .7 
Th• nurk~ biAI<Iing Is bugl ouuide tht 
ron go <'( typk.,l ctt!>>eks >nd oca.l'l., ~ 
n\Ucl-t b•o« ptr<fn<>s• o( the b><k 
r••d >ru th>n C)-p{t>l. 
2.1".2 
In ,.,,. cl>>'><t4r~od by wrti-..,ny 
proportiontd hc>d~>. b~r.ldings wit~~ 
hO('iJOJ\tJI ~n\phltlt 3r.) i1upproprb4:e, 
Sitt> dt-sign include~ 1\ wuiety of d\tU'ilCt\'r·defining elements l~f 
OlU' histol'ir di~llicls c\.nd building~. Inclivicht.\1 str\ll:ttu·ol's <U'I? 
Jo..-nt~ct within , fmmework of streets .met public sp.\ces. !hell set 
tlw rontt-xt for tlw nc.>ighborhoocl. How stxudures occup}' their 
site, in tc.>rms of clligtUnent. oril'nl<~tion. ,,net spncing, crt>,\tes 
mu~h of U\e c:ot\tc.>xt oi the- Mighborhood. In C'oml>inatiN\ with 
public ru"l pri\'clte \\',\lies. It-ru:t?s. tr~e h\WI\S, lim<lsl'.'l.;.'•ng. ,u\d 
retnining w,\IJs. the ~Ill' <It-sign fc.>,\tlu·es help to define individu,'\1 
sihl5 .lncl tlw 1'\'l.ltionship lllltween pllblk .ll\d pnvclte sp.,c~ in,, 
neighborhood. 
Building Alignment, Orlentntlon, ilnd .Spacing 
Tittl palft:m of$c/lmcks i$llll impcrlm1f c:h•mcnt 111 rh;f/uiug 
ll.;igiJll(lrltrod clmmdct. ;\ .Ji"onl yn11i sdivtck ~:nor> n> '' lltmsrlwun/ 
spr11·,; l;,:til\ :m t/1,: }'ltl•lh· ;hfcwnlk •llltl lit.~ F1"11Jr1h: l•utldiug r.11/1y. 
l-\?tt'll H'/)('tth:d a/oug /11.: sht•c:f, 1/w;;~ ym·ds mltllllt"4'11tc cllllmt'l~·, of 
tlt,·mwt. Tltc rclalwi'ly lllt~(oll)l ,,figmu,;ut ofllwldiug.frou/s, 11s well 
ll$ similnr SJ'IKing l11:iwc,;r; ptinurryl•u:!diugs, couttibul.~s lo n St'll~ 4 
11is1111f c,mfiuuity. 
Tmditiounl!y, lllr. )Jrillltll)lt•nfml1c~ t"~/<lllltildiug,f,tw11Jrc $/n!(:/ mrd, 
dtpl.'llrfmg 011 /l1c :ttcllikcfnml sfylc: ~/Ill.: lltl!ISI:, rnr~ C'ljlm ~lt(U,:n•tl 
!1y '' ou,;-s/ory jlon:/1. TIIis.ft'alun: pwvid,•tlml addilimwllmn~itio11 
.J1·om //r(. pu!llk lo file prit•nlr ~1~1(( 1111d II,;/I"'d ::$/ahli$11 11 stu :X: of 
sml.: fo lire udglll;or Jro.xf. 
111c Jnimtll y slmrlur.; S<'ll('lllii!J"~Ic·pl'<'<l tfotl lll " "' ou<: $lory rlf 1/11: 
1\'<lr ofl/r,~ lot. Titit-, nnd s111nllc:r ll(Cl~$OI!f slmctun:s rrhlllg lltt'tll/r.y, 
ltc!p.:d j1muc tile retrr ytwd. 
GUIDELINES 
.I Loci\te stnt\'tltre:; within tlw mng~ of ,,Jignments $t-en 
tmdition,,lly in tlw tU'l'l\. m,\int.lini.ng tr,,ditiont\1 setb,,cks 
nt !lw front, side ;u\d ft'M of the propel'!y . 
• 2 Building pfl)portion~ should respt'Ct tr.1c!itionnf pc\tll'n\$ in 
lht> distrkt. Fl~l' l'x.unple, mcU\}' ill't'c\5 Mt' chcU'clCteriz~d by 
rel,\li\'111}' sl<\rrow lot!> '"'d vertkc\lly proportioned. front 
ftl\'tldl'!;, t,\11111' th.u' they M~ wi<le. In 5\ICh i\n M~·'· it 
would be ""'pproprint~ to introdm·e hodzos\ ti\lly 
proportioned front fnt:ncles. 
2.2 
.3 O!·ient the pri.mcUy building enh\u\~e to th1> street. 
.4 Pres11rv~:> th11 otiginallor.,tion of tlw m.c\in entry ,\ncl Willk . 
• 5 A new pol\'h m.\y encro,\l'h into the l!xisting illigtunent 
Olll}' if it i> designed c\~COI'ding tO tlle gui<\t>lit\l'S cU\d af it is 
c\ppropric\te to the Mrhitl1<'hlr,\l $I)' It' of the hous(> . 
. 6 In neighl>orhoocls with ,,lleys, g.u-c\gfs :;hould t'l.' lol'c\led c\l 
the reM of the lot clOd t\l'CE'SSecl troll\ the ,\ll>'y . 
• 7 Presen•e ,, l>.\cky,,rcl.\lt'c\ betwc.>en lh._> house cU\d tlw 
g.u.,ge, 1\\olint,\i.ning the genel"o\l proportion of built 11\o\SS to 
op.-n sp.lC<" found within tht> Meo\. 
Streetscape nnd L<\ndscnpe 
17rt! oz~eml! rlrl!lilrh:r olllr~ hi~toric dl$/rids i5 d.:fi111:d !>armorr //rem 
lire buildings. Lmul$t';llll.:f,:cllltlt:> of lit~ ~/r,·dsn;J~'• srtclrns /Ire 
palh:m of s/u~L ln:cs tmd p/cmli11g s/rit>s lx:l<t~·,·n /Ire sitfcwclil: multlr,·. 
wrlo, fi:nm 11 sig11(tim111 part of tire: lrislotir dmmrlcrtif 1111 tin'''· 
Similc1rl!l• flndilioual lmtd$('tlp,: ri.:Hg115 llt!/1' h>llllij!J the dislnc! 
l'iSiftll;y. LtlUIIiS cllld lo:tl plcllllillgs dt;!im• Ol"'" $pflt'I'S f;,:f!l't:CII ll;c 
~huf nud /IJf. J:ou;.:;. Tmdfliollflll!f· fi:w jiwrl !JCifll/mf,:$ ,,r 
lmrd:;.·"!'ilfg nm/cnn!s ol•;nm:rl IJr,: l'icW <!f Ilk: (tuildmg .fii.llll !Itt' 
$fr,:,:/. TIIM'' lmdilirwrl p•li/UIIS $/t{lf/lti l~t: nwiulnirt,•d c>$ /he 
dislric::ls confi11uc It> n-.,h,c. 
GUIDELINES 
.3 When a lrl11? tn\\st b~? removed, or who.>re thl'r~? is,, &•'P in 
the rhytluu of :;trt'et trees, inst.,lln~w su·eel h·ei.>S Ul 
Joe,,! ions th,,t continue to exl-'~'1!~$ the estilb!ished rbytlun . 
. 4 Mc\inlc\in till? h·ee-p],\1\ling ~-trip,,; 1\ 1.1wn ,u·e,\. 11\e 
pliu\ting sh·ip (tlw ,u·e,, behwen the Clu·b or strt'l't and the 
slclom·,,Jk) i~ tr.\dihon,\lly simple. consisting of gt•\SS or low 
ground t:over ,\long \\'ith regul.u-ly spc\t:<'d street trees. 
Appropriate: 
Gmss or low gt·o1mrl rover t\.ncl tm£>s. 
hwpproprinte: 
I:!xt£>nswe 1ue.\S of h01r<l ~urf,lce 
Elev,lted pln.nling bordt>rs ru1cl hu5hes 
l.l.l 
Tr.,dilto"-'':Y· II'• P"""'Y b"'ldi~s 
•"'''"'' .. f>c<rd tho :t<tot. Tho bd: of 
3 ft('IJ\.t •ntr~nc:\l Of' thh. bomt' dl:.f\lpt~ 
lhe chu,"ct' o t rht ttr-toc 
2.2.4 
Gru•. 1<>w s<ovnd ~"''<r. ond ovon!y 
tp>eod w .. t t rus a<o lpproprl>lo lor 
tht "'"" b•~n<lOI' tho wool ond tilt 
2.2.7 
Ret•'''~ w~lis •re cypic•'ly uono or 
brock. Pl••n co"<Ntt '' lnlppropri3t,.. 
E<lging tno\lel'inls such ns timber, r.ulrond lies Ol' 
mn:~omy, ex~·e-pt where tlwrt> is historic pn••edenl. 
.5 Provide " fro1\l yMcl lhM is lilnd5~'•'Pecl in n U'o\ditional 
lni\111\t?t' witl\ tn\dilionnl mc\led.us. 
• A void replacing sod witl\ concret(> or ,,ny hard surfoll't'. 
• Edgt? .trei\s with l\o\ltu·Olltl'lc\leri.us ~ttch ,,c;, stone. 
• Lol·ate pl.,nting b(>cls 111 t:t.ldition,\1 Mei\s such ,ls 
i\1'0\UlCl fl"'\Uldolions iU\d o\long Wc\lkW,".!1l>. 
• TI1e use of r.lilrond lie:; in lou\cl5l'o\ping is i\ re1:ent 
clt>sign •'PPN•lch tht\1 1s 1\0t permitted. 
,6 A \'oid lru\Ciscclping Utili hns tht> potentii\l for drunngi1'S '' 
historic 5b'ttcttcl'e, such o\S climbing i\)' or trees phu1ted too 
close to il building . 
• 7 Vifhert> existing r~:>t,,in.ing w.\lls .u·e i.mpol'lnnt to the 
d\i\mder of the site tht>y should l'l(' pres<>rved ;ulcl 
inC'orpor,\ted into new lc\nds.;ilpo:o fe,\hlre:;. 
• TOll!, plain com:rete ret.,ining w,,Jls i\l'e ini'IJ>propri,,te. 
• Re8J'<lding i\1\d the introduction of 1\(>W r~t.,ining w,,ll:; 
it"- it\c1ppropric\le. 
2.3 Alleys 
2.3.2 
Typic~! oll~ys "'~ unpA••d ••' d 
<hor~c<•r.ud by "v~ciety oi wun-sul• 
~cc~nory l~wres Md 3~<e~s 10 
p.rk'"8· 
TI1c a!lcys m lliMcric riislri.:ls wen: lnufilionnlly u-x:dfor s.:~·c11dmy 
nr<css ICI file lwust:s, for ddit•t:dc:s. mut rls !-lomgc 1'1ncc~ _!\11 1Itmfs mzri 
lmggh:s, mtd lala.for mrs. A Pi~w ~{ llte l1ackyrm1s .from tile tlllcys 
was mninlclill<'d. l•V11ilc lodny'$ tl(lcyf. lln11c ClJOII~cd i11fo 11~c liS 
l'<:clcstrian pnlll:;; ,forjosgi11g, l1icyding mtri dog wnlki11g. lln:y sf ill 
confrilllllc fo Ill<! 11islo1ic dmmdcr of l11c nciglll10rlrood. T1~:y rm: 
IJIPICnliy 111/llillln/1 y ]Jtwcrl. 
Alo11g /:he rl1lcy~ ti ll: 11i$IM ic ,,,,,:~ro1y buildings. of c,:t•·i·ms ~il.ap<s ami 
stzcs i11d:rdi11g boms, d1irh·11 (Oops, sllt'ds crud sll/aJJ gtmrg,:s, 11;is 
l.'lll'ld!J nmlriltut.:s lo file gcHt:mlfcdmg oflul/11(111 sm/,: il1 lire t1f1t:ys. 
GUIDELINES 
.I M,\int,,h, ,,Hey •'l'Ces:; for IMrking nnd r~t.,in th(> d\M<Ide>r 
of ,,lleys ,,s deMiy SE'l'Ondnry c\C<:es:; tCI properties. 
.2 Rt>t.1in .1nd prest>tYe the ,.,,1iety iU\d ch.u.1cteor found in the 
existing historit: o\IX(>S~ory buildings ,\long the alleys. 
.3 The use of histork.,lly proportioned m.ltelio\ls fol' building 
new .wces5ory building$ con tributes to the hmn.ut ~;\le of 
th~ olllt>ys. For example, llo\rrower ldp sicling oll\tl sn\o\IIE'r 
l>rkk Mt' appropl'i.lt~ . 
. 4 Strudm·es tllolt wen? construrted ,\fter th<.> pfrio<l of 
signifh:,u\.:e but i\1'1;> :;till morE' th.u\ 50 ye11n:. olcl cmcl 
t'Ol\tiibutt' to the \'oU'It'l)1 o\t'I<IChMo\t' IGI' of the o\!ll?fl\'o\)1 
should be l'et.tinecl. 
,5 lvf,,inti\ill ildE'qu,\te :>polcing betw~en i\\t'@SSOJY buildings ~-o 
th.1t tho.> view of tlw m.lin ho\t~e is not ohso:ured. <Ulcl the 
ollley clo<.>~ lll'l t>\'OIVI? IIllO o\ humel-lil<t> passnge. 
,6 Generdll}'. pcwing ,,lleys in historic ctistrids ollters the 
hi$tOrio: d\,\l"i\O:ter i\.nd is Ulolppropriilll'. 
li paving is 1\et:l'SS\U)'. ,, pilving n\.\ll'rilll th.lt pl'eserws 
the utilitollio\1\ choll\\l'to?r of tlw o\lley is olppropriate. 
Tilt> preferred S\l!fo\C'~ is,, pt>m\<Ml>le, soft-edged 
11\o\leri,\) l-\ICh o\S ret:yded olSph,\11, lho\l will 0:01\0'0) 
dro\illolge o\1\cl <ht:>l. 
In pr<~bl('m Mens with pel-sislent pCIIholes ,u,<lf or 
clr.lillo\ge problem~, sohttions -.ud\ n~ regrilding .m el 
Mkling pt>.l gmv('J should be ustocl. 
,7 Lighting in ,,)Jeys should be l•m· Wc1tlo\ge ru1cl. foo:used 
downwMcl. SPe ,,Jso, Sr.<'li<m S.':l Ligliliug. 
2.4 Parl<lng and Driveways 
His lot knlly, pri<~!lc }'tllk·i11g WI!$ lilllif,•d lo /)r,· l't'rll o.f 111.- lot rc•illr 
rJCCr$> from /111~ nl/,:y. 17r,:r,·nn: i11sln11<~:; wl!ac cmi• cui~ fliH't' !•~r.u 
r7d:kd in/lu;_;ioulyr.rds. 1>:1! 1/r;;s,: m~: gt:ucm/ly !r~kr c!llt:mlic>lls ;~ud 
no HOI 1<7>1C5<.'1!f tmrlilit>ll:l! )'ill'killg Jltlflt:rl/$. 
GUIDELINES 
.I Mc\intdin th(' h',Hlition.ll poltll.'m of p.lrking oll the ro.>.u- ~,f 
the lot. 
,2 Aco:t>ss to p.u-kiug should be from !he nll(')'5 \\'lWn('Wl' 
possible. 
,3 Parku1g in th<> front y.u·cl is innppropri.1te. 
.4 1'\ew ~·urb cnts from the strl!l'l c\l·e h1approprio1te. V\.'hl'n 
,\dding ,, g.u-.,ge or s tgniflt"cmtly i\ltering o\11 e.xi;;tlllg go\.t'o\gt? 
01\ the o\Jiey o\1\)' fl'OI\( C'IU'h \'\\I Sl\Oilld t>t> Vtl<'•ltecltU\d 
dosed. 
SITE DESIGN 
ALLEY 
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2.4.1 I 2.4.2 
P3tku18 :hou'<l l:<> pro•·l<l•d >t tht ••J<' 
c:-lth& IN >nd l CC.stod by J n >lioy 
whfn\)\/tr oouii,'• · 
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2.4.7 
Thl• MW 8·"~8• 11 >ccqc~d by 
n,~uont ''-"t~l ur;p• 
2.5.1 
Typic>' sl<low~'k s • •• <Ofl<f6ct or 
fhsstont >t>d timp!•"' dts•an 
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,5 11\E' ViS\t.lf ilnp.lcl (>( poll'lcing for n\\\Jti-fl\mily cUHJ . 
commercinl use-s should b~ minimizt><l. Col\\1)\01\ 
nppn,,wht>$ indudE' S-('P•ll'clti.ng pau·ldng il\to !.llti\11 dust.;.l's, 
s.:-re~rung with building$ or IM\dscnping, ""cl thE' \ISE' of 
-:;m,lll t\C\'E'$SO!'Y Sh'\IChlfE'S. 
,6 Histo1'ktllly ,,ppropl'ic\te ptwing m,l iE'Ii,,ls. such ,,s 
fl,,gstone 0 1· brid'- can be used to \'i$u,lll}' b1·e,\k up (,,rger 
p.wlting cll'ei\s, 
• 7 P.wing <hi\'ew.,ys or 8•\l'•'St> i\cct>:>s Mo.>.1s with clsphcllt or 
conw~tt> gives,, ll\odem look ,u\d i~ gen~r.\ll}' 
u\nppropdctl,>, P•'lflicul.u-ly wht>l\ ,\djtll't>lll to ""P•WE'cl 
nlleys. Fltlg$ton~ ol' bnck wheel sh·ips t\1'1.? tht> prt>f~.>n·~cl 
nlt~.>m,,tive. 
2.5 Sldewnll<s 
Mn11y ofB,,rt/d,~t' $ of,fct 1/t~igll!>mltood$ ww: tmglllllli!J :>,m:d !!'lilt 
.tlassltmr or aggn:gr1/r. (<'llt-rr;t,·. TI~t·sr or igiualwalkwily tt!llh!! illl$ 11n~ 
impm 11111/ r.km..:u/; 1111rl n111 /1 il>u /r. !o lilt~ l1islt,!ir clmmclcr ,~j' li:t 
u.-fgii/JOrJtood. T1t'' fllldtl/t)J/Il/ pnlkl'll C<{lUtJ!kWtl~f$ }'CIJirHd/C/11111 _fJTllll 
flit~ 1'11l>!ir $idt:urnlk to lllc.Ji'oull''ll'dtt~S or mniu t'll/rt,:$ of !Itt' Jroll>t> 
pror,ide;; urtify lol11c s/n,·lscnpc. N,~w $id..:wnn·; IIIIlS I m.:.~/1/t.: 
Aw~riroms wifil Disnl<ilifics Act ··tiJtlin:mcnls. 
GUIDELINES 
.I Rt.>t.\h\ .1ncl prt;>SE'r\'e origin,, 1 sidl'W•\Ik mi\teriills wht.>re 
Utey exist. I{ repl.\l."ement of ,, d~.>tE'rior.\led sed ion is 
necess,\ty, match the origin,\ I sedion Ol' element in 
loc.,tiOll, pntten\, sp.,cing, dimensions, m.\tel'i.,l~ .u-,d color. 
Repltwe tl.lgstone with llngstone. 
Rep! nee ~OJ\crete with Nncret~. Howewr, if tht> block-
fi\,·e is pt"O?clominantly p.wect with fl,,gstol\e, rE'pl.wiJtg 
cont'feti.' pm'tions with tl1g$tont> is .lppropri,\t(' . 
• 2 :-Jew Willkw,\ys $houlcl bi.' cll.'signt.>d to\~ t'omp.ltiblt> il\ 
loci\lio,,, pilttem, sp.1dng. <li.all<?nsion$, m,,teri.,ls ,,net color 
wi th ~.>xi$tlng w.\llm·.,y5 th,\t t'Ontribute to the owmll 
hislol'ic d,,,r.lctl'r of th<? ,\l·e,,, 
'"'•llk cll•$ign should l,t> simple ,,nd lrC\cli tio1u\l. 
re(lecting U\e nt>ighbod\Ol'd illtd pi.'nod t~f 
constm<"lion. 
Flag!'ton~.> or tr.lclitionc\1 "S.."~n~g.ltt> concr~te is 
encolu-.,ge<l. 
GE NERAL DESIGN GUID ELINES 
.3 Provid~ ,, w,,n,·w,,y ffom the str~~l to the prim.u-y front 
<>nlml\CE' of tlw buildmg. TilE? ,,.,,11.. \\',l}' 3hot~lc\ geno?r.lll)' 
l~ pe>l-pendiC'ul.u to tlw sidew.llk 
2.6 Fonces 
Tlrc n?J'<'o1nillfC of llr.: l1tlll~~ }i1>111 /hr. sitlt:ll'tiil:. ~ln:ct. llltd r11:,:y 
<"IHthil>~~/.:s 1t1 1111 rll\'ll's d!rll'll<'l.:l. Hr:>f<lltm!/•f, {ma;. w~n: tlell 
C<>llllll(lll in Bouldt, .. I·VIr::h~ flt,:y c.n~l<:tl lht'!J '11\•rr. ••.::ry t>JII:II. h>w, 
mrd IISt'<t It> rldilrcnlc S)lrKI: ml11tr/lr:m fo m·lllc~ :ml!crf-~(l!'rmrr!t 
:Jri'M. Rmr rwd ;id;: yard Ji'm'<'S w.~, r.l•rtii//,'U' Clh.lllglr so lll'ig/rll(ll s 
could /r1fk /,> <'tld: t>llr.:r <'I'Cr llrcm. Tire k11c!'~ coulrll.,_- ,·nstfiJ S<'Cll 
IJII()f(g/r cllld II·WC buill ~f ii'IW<'II Ulih: !'ito/ iilrliii-Jillli), il'ft>,.lglfllt\>11, 
or J>flilllccl <>r OJWJIII: slclill<:d u:ood prckt:l;. Elah1HII•' Wl•mgl:l iron 
mrd m;./ ii(Hi.f~un·; w.~"· I!!Pfl'llll!f fouurf t>nly 011 !t,ls wrlh lm gc '" 
gmmllullu,:s. 
GUIDELINES 
, I Ret.\il\ and pr~sl?n'e hhtoric ft?nces lhc\t -:ontrihtttl' to tlw 
historic d,.u-,\c!E't' of the site o1· distrio:t wh~W\'o.'l' po:;sibll'. 
Rep.,ir deoteriorc\lecl fence CClmponents t'dther th.ut rE'ploce 
them. 
.2 VVh~J'(' feon~-~ WE'n? not lmdihon.\11)' r~)Ul\d in the front 
y.u·d m\d '":here tho! !>treetsc.'P" l'llM•\Clt'l' is clcfinecl by 
open front yMd:;, the inh·O<ht.:tton of 1\I!W fllnCI:lS in th.:o 
front yMd is iJl<lppropriilh~ . 
• 3 lntroduco.> compnlihle new fencl:ls of tmditionnl m,\ted.,J~, 
on I y in loc.,tion-. ,,nd configlu·,,tions thnt .u-e d"'r·'~'teri$lic 
of U1(' histone district. :'-:ew fo.>JKing sho\lid reflect theo 
char,\der of historic fent·e.., in ht>ight, op~lU\t':l~, m,,t~;>ri,, l5, 
.md finish . 
. 4 Geneor.,lly, histork fences wert> <:Ot\strtt\"ted of wrought 
iron. wood pkkeb. or woven wirl' with M\ open 
•'PPE><'It'ill\Ce ,u\<l ,, ~-cnlo t!Mt reJ,\ted to thl? nMin building. 
Ce<IM sttx·k,,<le fl'l\l't'S or l>lock w,,lls Me int~ppropri,\te . 
• 5 Gener,\11}'• histc•ric wood fences wE're p.1inlt>d or O!M<)llt:' 
st.\inecl. Tmmp.went st.tins nnd tulfini-.heocl wood 1Ux> 
gE"ner,\ll}' 11\o\ppropriilte. TI1e side of tho! fence tndng lhl' 
sh·eet, "ll"'Y· iU\d/ or siclew,\lk must bt> fuu:;lwcl. 
.6 Front ,,nd f~M ft>nrt>s should h.we some degr11e oi 
opemtess i\1\d spoKing of ~l.,b so thot the m<~in structur.:> OJ\ 
SITE DESIGN 
2.6.l 
M1ny of c~~ h1uor" dlstnctt ,r.) 
d•>t1tlentc.d by op•" f•om Y·"\1:. 
Add·ns f\?\V Iron< y•rd r •• , .. "' su.:h 
)(~;);is IHrt,O(,,IJy lf'llOO ,..OOriu• 
2.6.4 
Wro\.Oglu ' l)n ~nd c;.,n iron ftnc•' 
w or., <ypie>'ly found o"ly on !ou wnh 
lorae or 8 ' Md hom<><. 
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2.6.6 
Thh front )-:trd ftt1ct" ilup;oroprhce 
for t>o1t, "' Might 311d l>tC. of 
01)~1'11'1~"· 
2.6.7 
Thlol• ~" >ppropri><ely op11n >od low 
froot y>nl renee 
2.6.9 
Thia tfdo yud lone• sr>dulllf 
tro"titloM fro m tho ro>r to tllo from. 
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tlw sill' is \'isil>ll' fl·om tlw 3ln.•t>.t Ol" c\lley. Soh<l wood 
fencing ,,long the l'E'c)l' of,, lot obsc1u·e$ mm·h of the 
ilwgularity ,u,d VIWicltion th,\t defines tlw essential 
ch.mtder of an Cilley cu\d ~·renle$ .u, inilppt~'pri,\te "huu\el" 
effect. Re,u· Mlcl sidt> )'Mel fem·es below~ feet ill !wight 
with,, minimtun of 1" spnl'ing l'IE'tween the pl~ket:; Cell'\ be 
l'eviewecl ,,I staff levt>l. 
. 7 \'VhE'l'l' .lppropri,\tt>, fen..:es ill the front yMd should be no 
mon~ the\\\ &i inches high. Tius low height should be 
mnintnined ,\long the s1de y.u·d ,,s fill' <\S necess,uy to 
m.lint,,in ,u\ ttnohslmded view of tlw building's tnclit\ 
,u·.:hitedumJ fe,\tures. ,,t le,t~t k' the front ele\•,,lion of the 
house nnd/ or pOl'C:h. At tiM I point the fen.:e nMy l')o?<.'Oll\i' 
gJI\du.,lly high~· c'lmlless open. 
.6 Si<le y.u-d tEmt:es wen.• typtc.,lly 1~·,\ti.J<I ht>hsnd Uw H\i\il\ 
house, not in the front yard. Wht-re side yMd fence~ do 
extend into thE.' front y.uct. they $hould be low ,u\Cl opt-n 
with,, gmd\h\1 tr,\n':>ition in height tow .wei the reru· y<ud. 
The portion of the si<le fence th,,t t>xtt>nds tl(>}'On<l the front 
t-It>\'•\ lion of the building should not exct>t>cl a mnximnm of 
36 inches in height. 
GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 
APPENDIX F 
EXISTING HISTORIC RESOURCE MANAGENlENT 
PROGRAM NIA TRIX 
Salem Historic Preservation- Existing Program Matrix- Fourth Draft- 5-1-2010 
Component Dates Description Recommendations 
Comprehensive Adopted Identified areas of significant architectural, archeological, natural, Remove references to SRC Chapter 56 
Plan 1992, ecological, historic or scenic value; which have been so designated 
Last and approved by the appropriate governing body, shall be protected 
Revised for future generations. Where no conflicting uses have been 
2009 identified, such resources shall be managed to preserve their original 
character. When conflicting uses are identified, resources shall be 
protected by acquisition or by plans which limit the intensity of 
development and promote conservation of these resources. 
Salem Revised 2003/ • Definitions - General preservation terms Add references to other development standards, permitted 
Code Chapter 2009 • Designation of historic districts - Any district listed in the uses - e.g. off-street parking, signage 
l20A National Register is automatically deemed a historic district 
• Designation process -local resources- similar to National ESTABLISH SURVEY CRITERIA 
Register criteria Develop criteria that may be applied on an ongoing basis to 
• Prohibited Uses- Manufactured homes determine where new survey work is necessary. Criteria 
• Demolition process- delayed 120 days, present alternatives, should include, but not be limited to: 
advertise 0 Concentration of potential res::>urces; 
• Design Review Process applicable to the alteration of the exterior 0 Nev types of resources not yet protected; 
of any historic resource, property pending nomination, or vacant 0 Possible endalga-ma"'t of the res:>urce'a-ea (i net udi ng 
property within a historic district, or for the construction of a encroachment from new development); 
building, structure, or object in a historic district. The design of 0 Need of rurvey to pre:OOe a~d inform potenti a1 pi a1ni ng 
streetscape elements within the public right-of-way shall be or development (including activities by other departments); 
coordinated with applicable public agencies & Historic and 
Landmarks Commission (HLC); ALTERATION/DESIGN 0 Pre:enceof publicSJpport (for rurveysof unlisted 
REVIEW CHART - summarizes types of review requirements. resources). 
• Type 1: Review by Planning Administrator or designee -
Add language about demolition by neglect. 
administrative, no public hearing. 
Revise the zoning ordinance to formally establish an 
• Type II: Review by the HLC based upon the standards in the 
Development Design Handbook administrative, no public architectural review committee as a body responsible 
hearing; application submitted at least three weeks prior to directly to the Historic Landmark Commission to provide 
meeting guidance to applicants and staff 
• Type III: Review performed by the HLC based upon the 
guidelines in the Development Design Handbook- Type 1: 
discretionary, a public hearing, notice and opportunity for Certificate ofNo Effect 
appeal; application submitted at least 30 days prior to 
Types II and III: Certificate of Appropriateness- an official meeting 
• The HLC may, by resolution, grant authority to decide form from the city that proposed project is compatible and 
certain minimally discretionary alteration/design review to work may be completed as specified, and city's department 
the Planning Administrator. may issue any permits needed to do the work 
Archaeology: Archeological resources shall be protected and Expand projects that can be administratively reviewed: 
preserved in place if at all possible according to the requirements of those items that meet the designs illustrated in the 
federal, state, and local regulations, including the guidelines guidelines for common building elements such as porch 
administered by the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office and balustrades, porch skirting, hand rails, garage doors 
ORS 358.905-358.955. A person rriay not excavate, injure, destroy or 
alter an archaeological site or object or remove an archaeological Establish Historic Preservation Officer position -
object located on public or private lands unless that activity is 
authorized by a permit issued under ORS 390.235. Add archaeology information that has some meaning 
Resolution No. 2003 Administrative review expanded-
HL 03-l • In-kind replacement windows 
• Sky lights on rear 
• Unenclosed fire exist on rear 
• Minor additions of less than 1 0% increase in gross floor area 
on rear 
Development Revised • General Development Requirements Use stronger language - "avoid" is not defendable 
Design 2009 • Guidelines- based on Secretary of Interior's Standards 
Handbook -
• Standards- requires rather than recommends retaining Have different guidelines for contributing and non-
Chapter 5 historic materials, design, features contributing buildings within a district 
• Residential Historic Districts - New construction 
• Guidelines - general recommendations Include green design methods and techniques i 
• Standards- Table with "Compatible" and "Not Compatible" 
examples for height, scale and proportion, roof shapes and Include a definitive list of acceptable building materials. 
proflles, setbacks, mass, detail, rhythm of openings, 
Include illustrations or photographs of appropriate designs platforms and foundations, garage locations, materials 
• Historic Core Area - New Construction, Awnings, Signs for common building e lements such as porch ba lustrades, 
• Guidelines - general "compatible" language porch skirting, hand rails, garage doors, etc. Alterations 
• Standards - more specific language about how & where consistent wit h those pre-approved designs would i 
potentially be eligible for administrative approval. 
Current Review • Applicant discusses project design requirements with historic Clarify the procedures for review and approval to the 
Process preservation planner general public, realtors, contractors, property owners. 
• Application selects type of review process - guidelines or 
standards Provide more training. 
• Applicant submit necessary project plans 
• Historic preservation planner reviews application for Include an emergency repair provision 
completeness, prepares staff report, presents findings to 
Historic Landmarks Commission 
• Historic Landmarks Commission reviews the project for 
conformance with design requirements 
• Project is approved, approved with conditions, or denied 
based on applicable standards or guidelines 
• If approved, proceed through building permit process 
• If denied, redesign and resubmit plans or appeal decision to 
Hearings Officer 
Historic Revised Composition Remind mayor's appt. committee is to consult with HLC 
Landmarks 3/2009 • appointed by major after consulting with the chair of the chair 
Commission - commission 
Application • 9 members, 5 of which meet the Secretary oflnterior's Historic 
Process and Preservation Qualification Standards, to extent available in the 
Review Process community; remaining appointed at large 
-
• Terms- 3 years -after two consecutive terms, cannot be 
SRC Chapter reappointed until one full year from date of expiration of 
20C immediate previous term 
Organization 
• Chair and vice chair 
• Meetings - at least one per quarter 
• Can establish and alter rules provided consistent with laws of Revise Ordinance Description Of Commission Role- Refine 
state and city; Governed by Robert' s Rules of Order the "Historic Landmark Commission to emphasize the 
• Community Development provides staff support responsibility of the Commission to educate and, under I 
Functions & Duties the supervision of the Mayor, forge working partnerships 
• Encourage efforts of individuals and groups with other City leaders, departments, agencies, and 
• Create local register- inventory of Salem area residents to further preservation objectives in the City. 
• Make recommendations to the council on historic preservation 
and funding 
• Establish standards for designation of landmarks 
• Review applications for state or federal funds 
• Create public pride and awareness 
• Coordinate with planning commission 
• Create education programs 
• Facilitate the implementation ofSRC Chapter 120A 
• Recommend ordinance changes 
• Seek donations 
• Work with state to identify and maintain state owned facilities 
• Establish subcommittees as needed 
• Review National Register nominations 
• Perform design review 
Existing Toolbox Downtown- A building rehabilitation-restoration program Need to change "structure" to "building" 
Incentive that offers property and business owners the opportunity to make 
Programs improvements to historic commercial or mixed-use buildings. Funds 
available are low interest loans and grants for qualified rehabilitation 
_I>rojects 
• A low interest loan program 
• Fayade Improvement Program offers matching grants 
• Ten-year property tax exemption for qualified rental and owner-
occupied housing units 
Building Code 
• The 2003 International Existing Building Code includes 
provisions for improving and upgrading existing buildings To 
conserve resources and history 
Specific Conditional Uses - Considerations: 
• The use of residential structures located within a residential 
historic district for any other use is discouraged. 
• Corrunercial uses in residential neighborhoods, commercial uses 
should not be permitted in the interior of an RS or RD zone. 
• The structure must be on or abutting an arterial or collector 
street. 
• Adequate parking for the proposed use is available with visual 
and acoustic screening. 
• Use will not have a substantial adverse impact on public health, 
safety, and welfare. 
• The building will not be structurally expanded . 
• Uses Permitted . 
• Additional dwelling units 
• Professional offices 
• Limited Retail 
• Limited Services 
• Other office, service, and retail uses approved by the hearings 
officer as being substantially similar in traffic generation, noise 
generation, parking demand, hours of operation, and other similar 
factors relating to their compatibility with surrounding uses. 
Federal • Federal Investment Tax Credit 
Incentives 
State Incentives • Special Assessment Program 
Fairview Mixed • A Fairview Plan or a refmement plan, was to have been 
Use Zone- SRC developed, but apparently wasn't. 
Chapter 143C • Any structure existing on December 24, 2003 and identified for 
demolition shall be documented according to the survey and 
inventory practices set forth by the Oregon State Historical 
Preservation Office. 
• Prior to the approval of the Fairview Plan, the HLC shall review 
the demolition, exterior alteration, window replacement or 
i addition to a building completed on or before 12/31 /1953. 
UDC In • Chapters 230, 300, Development Design Handbook- all 
process combined -
Work Plans 2005- • Volunteer Partnering: Railroad Bridge, Methods to Legally 
2006 Record Historic Designations (Title), Salem RR Depot 
nomination, State Hospital District nomination, Shade Tree 
Advisory Committee, Speakers Bureau 
• Short Term Projects: Revisions to handouts, applications and 
worksheets, public outreach to internal city agencies, web page 
. improvements, historic preservation month observance, design 
review training 
• Long Term Projects: Establish Fairmount Historic District, better 
recognition of historic districts, update existing historic district 
and local historic resource inventories, brochures for property 
owners; establishment of conservation districts/easements 
• Improvements to Existing Codes and processes - Commission 
training; review processes, code, identify issues, make 
2009-
recommendations, identify incentives, preservation plan 
• Short Term Projects: Newsletter, public outreach to internal city 2010 agencies, workshops (e.g. windows), historic preservation month 
observance, brochures for property owners 
• Long Term Projects: Fairmount Historic District nom., better 
recognition historic resources, update local inventories, Salem 
150 Project to launch in May, Salem RR Depot nom., ongoing 
support of railroad bridge/Minto bridge work 
Website • Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas Include links to scanned copies of nominations 
Information • Fairmount District 
• HLC Current Roster I I 
HLC functions/duties I • 
• Historic Properties List - updated 02-19-08 
• Downtown Salem Historic Walking Tour [3.98l'v1B PDF] 
• Suggested Book List 
• Historic Preservation Websites 
• SRC Chapter 120A- Historic Preservation 
• SRC Chapter 118 (188.300)- Specific Conditional Use for 
Historic Properties 
• Salem Onl~e History 
• Historic Photograph Collection 
• Salem Heritage Network (SHINE) 
• Discover-Neighborhood-History (DISCOVER) 
• Neighborhood Heritage December 2008 - Volume 2, Issue 1 
(Historic Property Designatio&_ 
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• Map of Salem's Historic Districts 
• Historic Landmarks Commission Summer 2009 Newsletter 
Outreach/ Salem Downtown Historic District Information for Business Owners Specify 2-3 newsletters per year? w/city water bill or 
Education Brochure neighborhood newsletters? 
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Overview of Salem's Residential Historic Districts and Alteration 
Review [1.86MB PDF] 
Quarterly newsletter, public outreach to internal city agencies, 
workshops (e.g. windows), historic preservation month observance, 
brochures for property owners 
Draft Historic Introduction -why historic preservation is important and definition 
Landmark of historic resources 
Commission Purpose - assist HLC 
Work Functions ofHLC- make recommendations to City Council 
Plan/Preservation regarding historic landmarks, funding, code revisions; coordinate 
Plan 2007 with planning commission; facilitate implementation of code; 
establish sub-committees 
Identification, Evaluation, and Recognition of Historic Resources-
create local register; establish standards and procedures for 
designation; see donations; process nominations 
Promotions -encourage and support efforts of private entities; create 
public pride and awareness; create education programs 
Duties - Historic Design Review 
Short Term Implementation Objectives- Coordinate with state 
regarding OSH; revised SRC chapter 120A and Design Review 
Handbook regarding vinyl windows; Fairmount residential historic 
district; outreach program for preservation month 
Long term objectives-
Preserve Provided funds for historic markers in downtown historic district-
American Grant walking tour brochure, and website 
Neighborhood 1980- Provide broad goals and policies related to land use, transportation, 
Plans -generally 2003 public services, housing, commercial and industrial development, 
parks and open spaces, community services, pedestrian use, safety 
Nine _(9) of the neigllborhood associations have adopted _Qlans 
Neighborhood 1980 CANDO (Central Area)-
Plans - relevant • In keeping with the concept of an interesting downtown area, the 
policies heritage of Salem should be preserved; accordingly, the City 
shall encourage the retention of as many useful, architecturally 
interesting buildings as possible, including those of historic or 
nostalgic value. Retain as many historically and architecturally 
interesting buildings as is economically feasible. 
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• Preservation and restoration of structures should be limited by 
economic feasibility (adopted by neighborhood, not by city 
council). 
• Flexible zoning- mixed uses as appropriate 
1984 ELNA (East Lancaster)-
• lack of city services limits development 
• Retain existing zoning designations with ways to separate RS 
from CR 
• Structures with potential historic significance shall be identified 
by ELNA and recommended to the City. Preservation of these 
structures shall be encouraged. 
1983 Grant-
• architecturally and historically significant structures should be 
preserved; 
• Retain primarily RS zoning and develop multiple-family and 
commercial only in designated areas. 
1984 Highland-
• Reference significant historic structures on Figure 3 (1 0 sites 
noted); architecturally and historically significant structures 
should be preserved 
• Zoning;- generally maintain existing 
1983 Liberty-Boone 
• Balance residential, commercial, industrial and open space uses 
• No mention of historic resources 
1984 Morningside 
• Balance residential, commercial, industrial, public and open 
space uses; encourage RS, limit CR 
• Fairview Site Plan/recommendations for single, multi family and 
park and athletic uses 
1985 NESCA (Northeast Salem Community) 
• Continue healthy mix of housing 
• No mention of historic resources 
1983 Sunnyslope 
• Primarily residential 
• No mention of historic resources 
2003 West Salem 
• Primarily residential, supporting commercial 
• Land use sensitive to existing urban form in historically sensitive 
areas 
• Promote revitalization of existing; housing; stock 
• Listed historic resources shall be protected - if proposed uses 
conflict with preservation or original character they will be 
protected by acquisition or through limiting the intensity of 
development to promote conservation; 
• Encourage designation of historic properties, including the Straub 
House and land; 
• "Main Street" ped oriented retail along Edgewater; 
• Encourage designation of historic properties, including the Straub 
House and land; 
• "Main Street" ped oriented retail along Edgewater 
Zoning-RS, Permitted uses, special uses May conflict with historic uses and/or site development 
RM,RD, CB, Development Standards 
CR 
Salem Historic Summary of history ... 
Context 
Historic List to be attached 
Resources 
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APPENDIX G 
SALEivl I-IISTORIC RESOllRCES INVENTORY LIST 
Salem Historic Resources Inventory List 
NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT USTED LISTING STATUS 
240 13th Street N E Cassie J. Brophy House 1930 1987 cc HC 
500 13th Street SE Southern Pacific RR Stn & Freight Depot 1918 1990 L 
901 13th Street SE Burggraf-Burt-Webster House 1895 1980 NR 
160 14th Street NE Henry & Marie Caldwell House 1927 1987 cc HC 
240 14th Street NE Joseph & Lillie Adolph House 1923 1987 cc HC 
243 14th Street NE Franklin Yocom House 1870 1987 cc HC 
250 14th Street NE William H. Byrd Craftsman Bungalow 1910 1987 cc HC 
260 14th Street NE William H. Byrd Craftsman Bungalow 1910 1987 cc HC 
276 14th Street NE William H. Byrd Craftsman Bungalow 1910 1987 cc HC 
296 14th Street N E William H. Byrd House 1887 1987 cc HC 
320 14th Street NE Leo & Elma Childs House 1937 1987 cc HC 
360 14th Street NE Dr. Harvey J. Clements House 1923 1987 cc HC 
425 14th Street NE Sprague House 1920 1989 L 
489 14th Street N E Vernacular Residence 1909 1989 L 
235 15th Street N E Second Atwood House 1902 1987 cc HNC 
248 15th Street N E Clara Patterson Durbin House 1892 1987 cc HC 
249 15th Street N E Frank W. Durbin Cottage 1905 1987 cc HNC 
259 15th Street N E Frank W. Durbin Cottage 1905 1987 cc HNC 
280 15th Street NE Nina & Fenimore Baggett House 1928 1987 cc HC 
285 15th Street N E Kenneth & Velma Legge House 1923 1987 cc HC 
640 15th Street N E Ben 0 . Pade Hquse 1908 1989 L 
1020 16th Street N E Jewett House 1903 1989 L 
17th Street Bridge 1928 1987 cc HC 
165 17th Street N E Weiler-Schramm House 1895 1987 cc HC 
2330 17th Street N E Oregon State Fair Stadium & Poultry Bldg. Ensemble 1929 1989 L 
246 17th Street N E Arthur & Hattie Page Cottage 1925 1987 cc HC 
268 17th Street N E Chemeketa St. Evangelical Parsonage 1895 1987 cc HC 
270 17th Street N E Chemeketa St. Evangelical Church 1894 1987 cc HC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
300 Blk 17th Street NE BridgeD 1928 1987 cc HNC 
345 17th Street N E Lucian & Adelaine Clement House 1928 1987 cc HC 
210 18th Street N E Presbyterian Manse 1923 1987 cc HC 
230 18th Street N E Second Laberee Housee 1912 1987 cc HNC 
240 18th Street N E George & Florence Laberee House 1908 1987 cc HC 
245 18th Street N E Cottage 1928 1987 cc HNC 
250 18th Street N E Dwelling 1983 1987 cc NHNC 
252 18th Street N E Dwelling 1964 1987 cc NHNC 
255 18th Street N E Dwelling 1948 1987 cc NHNC 
260 18th Street N E Third Frank Baker House 1912 1987 cc HNC 
280 18th Street N E Second Frank Baker House 1906 1987 cc HNC 
282-284 18th Street N E Outbuildings for Second Frank Baker House 1920 1987 cc HNC 
290 18th Street N E Joel & Adeline Friend House 1908 1987 cc HC 
300 Blk 18th Street N E Bridge C 1941 1987 cc NHNC 
396 18th Street N E Bonesteele House 1920 1989 L 
573 19th Street SE W.H. Wild House/Erb House 1903 1989 L 
198 21 Street Street NE Perkins House 1900 1989 L 
490 21 Street Street N E Brown House 1887 1989 L 
506 21 Street Street N E Edwards House 1892 1989 L 
1143 2nd Street NW Duff House 1915 1990 L 
1162 2nd Street NW Stoller House 1890 1989 L 
1219 3rd Street NW West Salem United Methodist Church 1926 1990 L 
905 5th Street NE Broer 1910 1989 L 
2153 ... 5th Street NE Highland Elementary 1912 1990 L ... 
1915 Berry Street SE Oscar Beuley House/Hardy House 1908 1990 L 
1795 Broadway Street NE Temple Beth Shalom 1947 201 0 L 
440 Bush Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
460 Bush Street SE Colonial Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
210 Candalaria Blvd. S. Falk House 1876 1991 L 
1305 Cannon Street SE Old Leslie Methodist Parsonage 1910 1989 L 
1335 Cannon Street SE Dr. Carleton Smith House 1894 1989 L 
901 Capitol Street NE William G. Allen house 1920 2003 L 
910 Capitol Street NE Justice G. Rossman House 190? 1985 L 
1075 Capitol Street NE State Office Bldg/Prev. 735 Capitol St. N E 1926 1989 L 
1565 Capitol Street SE Rural Vernacular Farmhouse Residence 1890 1986 GH HC 
591 Cascade Drive NW Edward Piasecki House 1920 1985 L 
1349 Center Street NE Feely House 1889 1984 L 
2600 Center Street NE Oregon State Hospital "J" Building/Kirkbride 1883 1990 L 
2605 Center Street NE Oregon State Hospital Dome Building 1912 1989 L 
3700 Chemawa Rd N E Chemawa Indian School Clinic 1907 1992 
1270 Chemeketa Street NE Rosecrans House 1927 1989 L 
1320 Chemeketa Street NE Cooley House, Prev. 888 Summer St. NE 1923 1989 L 
1340 Chemeketa Street NE Collins-Downing House 1890 1989 L 
1440 Chemeketa Street NE Ethan Graham Cottage 1881 1987 cc HC 
1447 Chemeketa Street NE Dwelling 1962 1987 cc NHNC 
1456 Chemeketa Street N E James & Flora Watt bam 1892 1987 cc HNC 
1458 Chemeketa Street NE Watt Cottage 1890 1987 cc HNC 
1470 Chemeketa Street NE Watt Cottage 1906 1987 cc HC 
1490 Chemeketa Street NE James & Flora Watt House 1892 1987 cc HC 
1515 Chemeketa Street NE Dwelling 1973 1987 cc NHNC 
1518 Chemeketa Street N E Adeline Pooler House 1910 1987 cc HC 
1525 Chemeketa Street N E Pooler-Moore House 1920 1987 cc HC 
1527 Chemeketa Street NE Jeanette Pooler House 1920 1987 cc HNC 
1530 Chemeketa Street N E Poage House 1908 1987 cc HC 
1540 Chemeketa Street N E Queen Anne Cottage 1905 1987 cc HC 
1547 Chemeketa Street N E Pooler-Abrams House 1910 1987 cc HC 
1547 Chemeketa Street N E Bridge E (foot bridge) 1928 1987 cc HC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
1556 Chemeketa Street N E Henry & Rosa Wenger House 1904 1987 cc HC 
1561 Chemeketa Street N E Flora & Nellie Clark House 1911 1987 cc HC 
1568 Chemeketa Street NE Elizabeth Watt House 1904 1987 cc HC 
1570 Chemeketa Street NE Dwelling 1952 1987 cc NHNC 
1576~ 1578 Chemeketa Street N E Duplex 1960 1987 cc NHNC 
1577 Chemeketa Street NE Walter Denton House 1892 1987 cc HNC 
1589 Chemeketa Street NE Rollin & Alice Page House 1913 1987 cc HC 
1596 Chemeketa Street NE James D. White House 1911 1987 cc HC 
1601 Chemeketa Street N E I.N. Van Winkle House 1908 1987 cc HC 
1604-1640 Chemeketa Street NE Cypress Gardens Apartments 1965 1987 cc NHNC 
1623 Chemeketa Street N E Joseph Schindler House 1908 1987 cc HC 
1643 Chemeketa Street N E Dwelling 1954 1987 cc NHNC 
1653 Chemel<eta Street N E Dwelling 1902 1987 cc HNC 
1661 Chemeketa Street NE Worth & Effie Henry House 1913 1987 cc HC 
1661 appx Chemel<eta Street NE Vacant lot behind 1661 cc 
1677 Chemel<eta Street N E Rady & Grace Stiffler House 1895 1987 cc HC 
1695 Chemeketa Street NE Scheuerman-Maurer House 1906 1987 cc HC 
1705 Chemel<eta Street N E John Redman House 1904 1987 cc HC 
1721 Chemeketa Street N E Duplex 1960 1987 cc NHNC 
1724 Chemeketa Street NE Ornamental Concrete Block House 1908 1987 cc HC 
1744 Chemel<eta Street NE Charles 0 . Rose House 1903 1987 cc HC 
1745 Chemeketa Street NE Dwelling 1961 1987 cc NHNC 
1757 Chemeketa Street NE Ruth Hornschuch Cottage 1905 1987 cc HNC 
1760 Chemeketa Street NE Craftsman Bungalow 1912 1987 cc· HNC 
1779 Chemeketa Street NE Amelia Hornschuch Cottage 1905 1987 cc HNC 
1780 Chemeketa Street NE Craftsman Bungalow 1918 1987 cc HC 
1796 Chemeketa Street NE Samuel Hughes House 1908 1987 cc HC 
1797 Chemeketa Street NE Elizabeth Adair Cottage 1905 1987 cc HNC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
1800 Blk Chemeketa Street NE Bridge B 1953 1987 cc NHNC 
1811 Chemeketa Street N E DanielS. Yoder House 1891 1987 cc HC 
1556 Church Street NE Paulus Residence 1892 1990 L 
675 Church Street NE Endicott House 1910 1984 L 
685 Church Street NE D'Arcy House 1864 1984 L 
1525 Church Street SE English Cottage Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
1541 Church Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
1565 Church Street SE Vernacular Architecture Residence 1910 1986 GH HC 
1570 Church Street SE English Cottage Residence 1920 1986 GH HNC 
1590 Church Street SE Vernacular Architecture Residence 1900 1986 GH HC 
1595 Church Street SE Vernacular Architecture Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
600 Blk Church Street SE Public Street Bridge 1929 1986 GH HC 
625 Church Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
635 Church Street SE Bungalow Residence 1924 1986 GH HC 
645 Church Street SE Colonial Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
651 Church Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
665 Church Street SE Bungalow Residence 1927 1986 GH HC 
675 Church Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
685 Church Street SE Craftsman Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
700 Church Street SE Howard Hall, Oregon State School for the Blind 1925 1990 L 
705 Church Street SE Colonial Residence 1935 1986 GH HC 
735 Church Street SE Cape Cod Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
747 Church Street SE Cape Cod Residence 1936 1986 GH HC 
757 Church Street SE Colonial Residence 1935 1986 GH HC 
795 Church Street SE Cape Cod Residence 1935 1986 GH HC 
109-1 17 Commercial Street N E US Natl Bank Bldg/Pioneer Trust 1909 1990 so HC 
110 Commercial Street N E Watkins-Dearborn Building 1870/1940 2001 so HC 
110 * Commercial Street N E Dearborn Building (aka 385 State St.) 1865 1990 L 
120 Commercial Street NE Allesandro's Restaurant 1870/1990 2001 so HNC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
125 Commercial Street NE McCully's 1970 2001 so NHNC 
129 Commercial Street N E Capital National Bank Building 1892 2001 so HC 
135-147 Commercial Street NE Bush-Breyman Block 1889 1978 so HC 
155 Commercial Street NE Vacant - Parking N/A 2001 so 
162 Commercial Street NE Vacant - Parking N/A 2001 SD 
174 Commercial Street NE Breyman Brothers Block 1904/1940 2001 SD HC 
175 Commercial Street NE Adult Shop 1890/1970 2001 so NHNC 
179-197 Commercial Street N E Bush & Brey Block & Annex 1889-15 1981 so HC 
188 Commercial Street NE Breyman Brothers Block 1874/1 940 2001 so HC 
201-211 Commercial Street NE Anderson Building 1870-80 2001 SD HC 
216-220 Commercial Street NE England Block 1877 2001 SD HNC 
223-233 Commercial Street NE Starkey-McCully Building 1867 1979 SD HC 
236 Commercial Street NE England-Wade Building 1887/1950 2001 so HC 
240-254 Commercial Street NE South Eldridge Blk/Greenbaum Building 1889 1990 so HC 
241-247 Commercial Street N E South First Nat'l. Bank Block 1887 1983 so HC 
500 Blk Commercial Street N E Marion Square Park 1846 1995 L 
2100 Blk Commercial Street S Pioneer Cemetery 1842 1990 L 
129 Commercial Street SE Anderson's Sports 1940 2001 so HNC 
1455 Commercial Street SE Dr. Pemberton House 1890 1987 L 
147 Commercial Street SE Scott's Cycling & Fitness 1993 2001 so NHNC 
157 Commercial Street SE Webers Bar 1993 2001 SD NHNC 
1625 Commercial Street SE Adolph Residence 1927 1990 L 
1815 Commercial Street SE Geer House 1927 1986 L 
195-197 Commercial Street SE Marion Car Rental & Park 1950 2001 SD HC 
198 Commercial Street SE Washington Mutual/Fidelity National 1990 2001 so NHNC 
267 Commercial Street SE Burke Block 1890 1981 L 
1113 Cottage Street NE Roth House 1905 1989 L 
528 Cottage Street NE Garfield School 1909 1981 NR 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT USTED LISTING STATUS 
1560 Cottage Street SE Bungalow Residence 1928 1986 GH HC 
1570 Cottage Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
1575 Cottage Street SE Vernacular Architecture Residence 1930 1986 GH HNC 
1590 Cottage Street SE Vernacular Architecture Residence 1925 1986 GH HC 
1595 Cottage Street SE Craftsman Residence 1910 1986 GH HC 
1795 Cottage Street SE William McKinney House 1895 1990 L 
308-321 Court Street Pearce Building 1940 2001 so HC 
347 Court Street Steeves Building (Court Street Dairy) 1929 2001 so HNC 
377 Court Street India Palace Restaurant 1960 2001 so NHNC 
387 Court Street Offices 1980 2001 . so NHNC 
429 Court Street Ada and Mark Skiff Block 1906 2001 so HC 
439 Court Street Big Town Hero 1957 2001 so NHNC 
447 Court Street Christian Reading 1957 2001 so NHNC 
450 Court Street H.L. Stiff Furniture (Book Bin) 1916/1960 2001 so HNC 
467 Court Street O'Arcy Building (Whitlock's Vacuum) 1909 2001 so HC 
1162 Court Street Oregon State Office Building 1930 1989 L 
1309 Court Street NE James Joseph/G.W. Gray House 1870 1987 cc HC 
1337 Court Street NE Charles & Sarah Constable House 1906 1987 cc HC 
1350 Court Street NE St John Lutheran Church 1950 1987 cc NHNC 
1361 Court Street NE Vacant lot/former site of V& W Chambers House cc 
1363 Court Street NE Barquist House 1895 1987 cc HC 
1391 Court Street NE John & Edith Rand House 1892 1987 cc HNC 
1410 Court Street NE Walter Buchner House 1914 1987 cc HC 
1411 Court Street NE Witzel-Watters House 1892 1987 cc HC 
1420 Court Street NE East/Millett House 1917 1987 cc HC 
1440 Court Street NE Ketchum/Crawford House 1906 1987 cc HC 
1445 Court Street NE Joseph & Louise Benjamin House 1902 1987 cc HNC 
1456 Court Street NE lla & Lewis D. Griffith House 1909 1987 cc HNC 
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1467 Court Street NE John C. & Kate D. Griffith House 1895 1987 cc HC 
1474 Court Street N E Roy & Beulah Mills House 1909 1987 cc HC 
1489 Court Street N E First Atwood House 1902 1987 cc HNC 
1496 Court Street N E Emma Holmes House 1909 1987 cc HC 
1498 Court Street NE Kapphahn House 1925 1987 cc HC 
1517 Court Street NE Howard Ashbury/Frank Durbin House 1892 1987 cc HC 
1518 Court Street NE Ronald & Priscilla Frizzell House 1870 1987 cc HC 
1527-1529 Court Street NE Four-unit Concrete Block Court 1940s . 1987 cc NHNC 
1531-1533 Court Street NE Joshua & Mary Ashby House 1891 1987 cc HNC 
1534 Court Street NE Collins-Busick House 1926 1987 cc HC 
1547 Court Street NE H.S. Giles House 1903 1987 cc HC 
1552 Court Street NE Sweetland-Peck House 1895 1987 cc HNC 
1563 Court Street NE May-Cavanaugh House 1909 1987 cc HC 
1566 Court Street NE Henry Kloepping House 1909 1987 cc HC 
1577 Court Street NE William E. & Nora Anderson House 1928 1987 cc HC 
1582 Court Street NE James Stewart House 1928 1987 cc HC 
1595 Court Street NE Spayd-Anderson Cottage 1905 1987 cc HC 
1598 Court Street NE Robertson-Mclaughlin House 1875 1987 cc HC 
1599 Court Street NE Giddings-Cherrington House 1910 1987 cc HC 
1610 Court Street NE Delta Phi Sorority House 1928 1987 cc HC 
1615 Court Street NE Ballou-West House 1912 1987 cc HC 
1616 Court Street NE Dale & Lana Beechler House 1925 1987 cc HC 
1625 Court Street NE William & Gertrude Scott House 1930 1987 cc HC 
1632 Court Street NE Edgar & Fern Daugherty House 1925 1987 cc HC 
1642 Court Street NE E.M. & May Page House 1921 1987 cc HC 
1658 Court Street NE Waller-Chamberlin House 1860 1987 cc HC 
1674 Court Street NE Muriel Steeves Morse House 1928 1987 cc HNC 
1694 Court Street NE B. L. & Sarah Steeves House 1926 1987 cc HC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
1699 Court Street NE Court Street Christian Church 1950 1987 cc NHNC 
1705 Court Street NE Lizzie & John Denison House 1910 1987 cc HC 
1710-1720 Court Street NE Duplex 1975 1987 cc NHNC 
1725 Court Street NE Thomas B. Cooksey House 1909 1987 cc HNC 
1726 Court Street NE Walter & Nellie Spaulding House 1910 1987 cc HC 
1730-1750 Court Street NE Triplex 1955 1987 cc NHNC 
1745 Court Street NE S.G. Hogue House 1912 1987 cc HC 
1756 Court Street NE H.L. & Katie Marsters House 1908 1987 cc HC 
1759 Court Street NE Wiggins-Crawford House 1895 1987 cc HC 
1779 Court Street NE Stephen & Nettie McFadden Cottage 1911 1987 cc HNC 
1780 Court Street NE Goodin-Emmons House 1908 1987 cc HC 
1794 Court Street NE Glover House 1909 1987 cc HC 
1795 Court Street NE Louisa Heidecker House 1890 1987 cc HNC 
1808 Court Street NE Mitchell-Hill House 1909 1987 cc HC 
1820 Court Street NE First Simpson Cottage 1890 1987 cc HC 
1834 Court Street N E Dwelling 1968 1987 cc NHNC 
1835 Court Street NE C.S. Huddleston House 1909 1987 cc HC 
1840 Court Street N E James & Mary Hewitt House 1907 1987 cc HC 
1853 Court Street N E Florian Von Eschen House 1901 1987 cc HC 
1868 Court Street N E Second Simpson House 1890 1987 cc HC 
1873 Court Street NE Frank Holmes House 1906 1987 cc HC 
1880 Court Street NE Third (Charles) Simpson House 1890 1987 cc HC 
1889 Court Street NE A.C. & Olga Haag House 1929 1987 cc HC 
1896-1898 Court Street NE Duplex 1984 1987 cc NHNC 
1900 Blk Court Street N E Bridge A 1974 1987 cc NHNC 
305-321 Court Street NE Pearce Building 1956 2001 SD HC 
339 Court Street NE Enright-Halik Building 1900-29 2001 so HC 
340 Court Street NE New Breyman Building 1910 2001 so HC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
355-357 Court Street NE Paulus Building 1851 1984 SD HC 
399 Court Street NE Steusloff Building 1902 2001 SD HC 
405 Court Street NE Brewer Block 1904 2001 SD HC 
409 Court Street NE Wallace & Mabel Moore Building 1916 2001 so HC 
421 Court Street NE Ada & Mark Skiff Block 1903-06 2001 so HC 
455 Court Street NE Meyers Building/D'Arcy Building 1906-09 2001 SD HC 
700 Blk Court Street NE Breyman Brothers Fountain 1904 1989 L 
900 Court Street NE Oregon State Capitol Bldg. 1938 1988 NR 
545 Cross Street SE Ranch Style Residence 1950 1986 GH NHNC 
555 Cross Street SE English Cottage Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
787 Cross Street SE Custer & Virginia Ross House 1934 1986 GH HC 
875 Cross Street SE English Cottage Residence 1928 1986 GH HC 
2000-2300 Blk D Street NE Lee Mission Cemetery 1842 1978 NR 
835 0 Street NE Jones-Sherman House 1913 1982 NR 
850 D Street NE English Cottage 1889 1990 L 
870 0 Street NE English Cottage 1920 1989 L 
1510 Davidson Street SE Arts & Crafts Residence 1910 1986 GH HC 
2655 E Nob Hill Street SE Smith-Ohmart House 1870 1979 NR 
850 E Street NE American Four Square Residence 1915 1989 L 
960 E Street NE Carl E. Nelson House 1924 1997 NR 
1320 Edgewater Street NW Old West Salem City Hall 1936 1989 NR 
1515 Elm Street NW Grace Breckenridge House 1905 1989 L 
1635 Fairmount Ave. S Curtis Cross House 1924 1982 NR 
427 Ferry Street SE Custom Closets and Storage 1955 2001 SD NHNC 
431 Ferry Street SE Feed & Seed (My Sister's Closet) 1925/1950s 2001 SD HNC 
525 Ferry Street SE Jorgensen Building-Auto Repair 1900-29 2001 so HNC 
535 Ferry Street SE Jorgensen Building 1929 2001 SD HNC 
1610 Fir StreetS Pierce/Martin House 1932 1997 NR 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
1210 Gamet Street NE Vernacular Architecture House 1880 1990 L 
296 Gerth Street NW Walter Gerth House 1908 1990 L 
528 Gerth Street NW Tandy House 1915 1989 L 
1997 Hazel Ave. NE Immanuel Baptist Church 1890 1989 L 
101 High Street NE Masonic/Franklin Building 1912 1989 so HC 
(aka 495 State Street) 
131 High Street NE Parking N/A 2001 so Vacant 
149 High Street NE Parking N/A 2001 so Vacant 
181 High Street NE Central Stage Terminal and Hotel 1921 2001 so HC 
195 High Street NE Odd Fellows Hall 1900 1988 so HC 
195 High Street NE Odd Fellows Hall 1900 1988 so HC 
223-233 High Street NE T.G. Bligh Building 1923 2001 so HC 
237-245 High Street NE Arthur Moore Building 1924 2001 so HC 
255 High Street NE Parking N/A 2001 so Vacant 
1015 High Street SE Dr. Carl & Cleo Cashatt House 1925 1986 GH HC 
1043 High Street SE Benjamin F. Harding House 1884 1982 GH HC 
1057 High Street SE Ranch Style Residence 1950 1986 GH NHNC 
1077 High Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
1089 High Street SE Craftsman Bungalow Residence 1922* 1986 GH HC 
1099 High Street SE Louis H. Siegmund House 1923 1986 GH HC 
1105 High Street SE Lee C. Canfield House 1912 1986 GH HC 
1145 High Street SE Archie L. Bones House 1910 1986 GH HC 
1165 High Street SE A Patrick House 1925 1986 GH HC 
1197 High Street SE $mith-Fugate House 1909 1986 GH HC 
1239 High Street SE Cape Cod Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
1265 High Street SE Vernacular Architecture Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
1285 High Street SE John Humphreys House 1927 1986 GH HC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
1297 High Street SE Mary V. Fawk House 1925 1986 GH HC 
1299 High Street SE Vernacular Architecture Residence 1900 1986 GH HNC 
1315 High Street SE Bungalow Residence 1919 1986 GH HC 
1339 High Street SE Bert R. Smith House 1909* 1986 GH HC 
1373 High Street SE Ansom L. Lindbech House 1927 1986 GH HC 
1395 High Street SE Queen Anne Residence 1891 1986 GH HC 
1530 High Street SE English Cottage Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
153-191 High Street SE J Hughes/New Salem Hotel Building 1926 2001 so HC 
1560 High Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
1585 High Street SE Craftsman Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
170 High Street SE Elsinore Theater 1926 1990 so HC 
2121 High Street SE Dr. Chester & Marian Downs House 1923 1989 L 
537 High Street SE Arts & Crafts Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
567 High Street SE Daniel B. Jarman House & Gardens 1929 1979 GH HC 
582 High Street SE Church 1957 1986 GH NHNC 
606 High Street SE Smith-Fry House 1859 1986 GH HC 
670 High Street SE Colonial Residence 1923 1986 GH HC 
690 High Street SE Cape Cod Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
695 High Street SE French Renaissance Residence 1935 1986 GH HC 
712 High Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
725 High Street SE Colonial Residence 1930 1986 GH HC 
745 High Street SE English Cottage Residence 1930 1986 GH HC 
750 High Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
755 High Street SE French Renaissance Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
765 High Street SE English Colonial Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
809 High Street SE Colonial Residence 1910 1986 GH HNC 
883 High Street SE Virgil Pringle House 1880 1986 GH HC 
935 High Street SE Modern Architecture Church 1960 1986 GH NHNC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
975 High Street SE ltalianate Residence 1880 1986 GH HC 
985 High Street SE Norman Farmhouse Residence 1930 1986 GH HC 
580 * Highland Ave. NE Highland Friends Church (moved to 2165 Church NE) 1921 1989 L 
925 Hood Street NE Charles Cole House 1928 1989 L 
820 Jefferson Street NE Jason Lee Methodist Church 1911 1990 L 
1305 John StreetS. William Lincoln Wade House 1869 1978 NR 
1365 John Street S. David McCully House 1865 1978 NR 
510 Judson SE William McGilchrist Jr. House 1909 1989 L 
1000 Judson Street SE Lewis Judson House 1936 1989 L 
405 Kearney Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
425 Kearney Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
435 Kearney Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
1396 Lee Street SE Siegmund House 1890 1989 L 
1548 Lee Street SE Martin House 1910 1989 L 
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1896 Lee Street SE Jefferson Myers House 1890 1989 L 
560 Lefelle Street SE Vernacular Architecture Residence 1950 1986 GH NHNC 
290 Leffelle Street S Alford Hause/Bertelson House 1904 1989 L 
360 Leffelle Street S Quisenberry House 1926 1984 L 
460 Leffelle Street S Robertson House 1932 1982 NR 
465 Leffelle Street S Conde McCullough House 1934 1990 L 
490 Leffelle Street S Burt Ford House 1925 1989 L 
565 Leffelle Street S Fry House 1934 1984 L 
510 Leffelle Street SE Ranch Style Residence 1950 1986 GH NHNC 
540 Leffelle Street SE English Cottage Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
630 Leffelle Street SE Colonial Residence 1914 1986 GH HNC 
680 Leffelle Street SE English Cottage Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
690 Leffelle Street SE English Cottage Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
750 Leffelle Street SE Ranch Style Residence 1962 1986 GH NHNC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
920 Leffelle Street SE Colonial Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
940 Leffelle Street SE Craftsman Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
445 Leslie Street Colonial Residence 1955 1986 GH NHNC 
420 Leslie Street SE Mrs. Ethel L. Patton House 1938 1986 GH HC 
425 Leslie Street SE Late 20th Century Period Architecture 1955 1986 GH NHNC 
440 Leslie Street SE Cape Cod Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
460 Leslie Street SE Cape Cod Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
470 Leslie Street SE Norman Farmhouse Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
475 Leslie Street SE English Cottage Residence 1926 1986 GH HC 
485 Leslie Street SE Ranch Style Residence 1955 1986 GH NHNC 
490 Leslie Street SE French Renaissance Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
520 Leslie Street SE Ranch Style Residence 1950 1986 GH NHNC 
525 Leslie Street SE English Cottage Residence 1935 1986 GH HC 
535 Leslie Street SE Bungalow Residence 1915 1986 GH HC 
540 Leslie Street SE Ranch Style Residence 1950 1986 GH NHNC 
545 Leslie Street SE Bungalow Residence 1921 1986 GH HC 
560 Leslie Street SE Cape Cod Residence 1937 1986 GH HC 
565 Leslie Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
595 Leslie Street SE Colonial Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
102-110 liberty Street NE McGilchrist Building 1916 2001 so HC 
105-135 Liberty Street N E Gray Building 1891 1989 SD HC 
120 Liberty Street NE Roth Company Building 1916 2001 SD HC 
145-147 Liberty Street NE Eckerlen Building 1894 2001 SD HC 
148 Liberty Street NE Engleberg's Antiks 1915/1960 2001 so HNC 
155 liberty Street NE Skiff Building/Montgomery Wards 1935 2001 SD HC 
160 Liberty Street NE Hughes-Durbin Building 1916 2001 so HC 
170 liberty Street N E Unknown (Ranch Records) 1914/1960 2001 so HNC 
176-198 liberty Street NE Adolph-Waters Building 1924 2001 SD HNC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
177 liberty Street NE Reed Opera House & McCornack Block 1869 1978 NR 
177-189 Liberty Street NE McCornack Building 1902 2001 SD HC 
189 Liberty Street NE Reed Opera House 1869 1978 SD HC 
220-230 Liberty Street NE Dennison Building 1920 2001 SD HNC 
2295 Liberty Street NE Christensen 1915 1984 L 
233 Liberty Street N E New York Pizza 1965 2001 so NHNC 
234 Liberty Street NE Unknown (Fine Jewelry) 1933/1970 2001 SD HNC 
2390 Liberty Street NE Reynolds House 1905 1984 L 
241 Uberty Street NE Andersons Sporting Goods 1920//1970 2001 so HC 2006 
248 Liberty Street NE Unknown (Restaurant) 1933/1970 2001 so HNC 
260 Liberty Street N E Elfstrom & Eyre Department Store (Office) 1928/1970 2001 SD HNC 
280 Liberty Street NE First National Bank 1947 2001 so HC 
888 Liberty Street NE Boon Brick Store/Treasury Bldg. 1861 1975 NR 
132 Liberty Street SE Parking Lot N/A 2001 SD 
150 liberty Street SE Unknown (Quisenberry Pharmacy) 1926/1980 2001 so HNC 
170 Liberty Street SE Unknown (Suzanne's Briday Gallery) 1920/1960 2001 so HNC 
195 Liberty Street SE Liberty Square Parking 1980 2001 so NHNC 
198 Liberty Street SE Unknown (Checks Cashed) 1920/1980 2001 so HNC 
610 Liberty Street SE Ranch Style Residence 1955 1986 GH NHNC 
620 Liberty Street SE Cape Code Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
650 Uberty Street SE International Style Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
690 Liberty Street SE Ranch Style Residence 1959 1986 GH NHNC 
710 Liberty Street SE Cape Cod Residence 1950 1986 GH NHNC 
740 liberty Street SE Late 20th Century Period Architecture 1950 1986 GH NHNC 
760 Liberty Street SE French Renaissance Residence 1942 1986 GH NHNC 
798 Liberty Street SE Ranch Style Residence 1955 1986 GH NHNC 
840 Liberty Street SE Vernacular Architecture Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
850 Liberty Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
868 Liberty Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
310 Lincoln Street S Fawk House 1902 1991 NR 
325 Lincoln Street S Otto & Modjeska Johnson House 0fVU Pres.) 1930 1989 L 
355 Lincoln Street S Hawkins House 1923 1989 L 
362 Lincoln Street S Grabenhorst House 1925 1989 L 
415 Lincoln Street S Cusick House 1910 1990 NR 
533 Lincoln Street S Livesley House/Mahonia Hall 1926 1990 NR 
590 Lower Ben Lomond Dr SE Lamport House 1929 1991 NR 
116 Marion Street NE Andrew Gilbert House 1887 1980 NR 
1315 Marion Street NE Hurd House 1895 1989 L 
164 Marion Street NE Arch Structure - Historical Facility L 
2110 Market Street NE Strickfadden House 1936 1990 L 
2145 Market Street NE Harris House 1904 1984 L 
576 McNary NW Thomas Fennell House 1890 1985 L 
1313 Mill Street SE Boon House, Lee House, Parsonage, Woolen Mill 1846 1975 NR 
& Church at Mission Mill Museum Complex 
2093 Mill Street SE George W. & Ida M. Eyre House 1893 1989 L 
470 Miller Street SE English Cottage Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
490 Miller Street SE Colonial Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
1116 Mission Street SE Dr. Luke A Port House/Deepwood Estate 1894 1973 GH HC 
425 Mission Street SE Ranch Style Residence 1950 1986 GH NHNC 
440 Mission Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
445 Mission Street SE Vernacular Architecture Residence 1950 1986 GH NHNC 
460 Mission Street SE Walter & Della Smith House & Gardens 1938 1986 GH HC 
465 Mission Street SE Late 20th Century Period Architecture 1940 1986 GH NHNC 
475 Mission Street SE Cape Cod Residence 1938 1986 GH HC 
505 Mission Street SE David W. & Beryl Eyre House 1926 1986 GH HC 
545 Mission Street SE Elizabeth Lord House & Gardens 1932 1986 GH HC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
555 Mission Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
575 Mission Street SE English Cottage Residence 1930 1986 GH HC 
600 Mission Street SE Asahel Bush House & Gardens 1878 1974 GH HC 
(Located in Bush's Pasture Park) 
600 appx Mission Street SE Vacant Lot (SE Corner Mission/Liberty) GH 
445 Myers Street SE Bungalow Residence 1910 1986 GH HC 
2010 Nebraska Street NE Matthews House 1890 1989 L 
446 Oak Street SE Colonial Residence 1923 1986 GH HC 
460 Oak Street SE Norman Farmhouse Residence 1925 1986 GH HC 
490 Oak Street SE The Pearce House 1924 1986 GH HC 
220 Owens Street S Scovell 1917 1989 L 
195 Owens Street S. Norgren House 1871 1995 L 
328 Rural Street SE Meier 1927 1989 L 
1095 Saginaw Street S Daue House 1908 1985 NR 
1445 Saginaw Street S Browning 1900 1990 L 
821 Saginaw Street S Minto Houses 1921 1982 NR 
835 Saginaw StreetS Minto Houses 1922 1982 NR 
841 Saginaw StreetS Minto Houses 1869 1982 NR 
1100 Blk State Street Oregon State Supreme Court Building 1913 1989 L 
1599 State Street C.C. Stratton House 1886 1984 L 
210 State Street SA Manning Bldg 1900 1987 NR 
210 State Street Manning Company Building 1908 2001 SD HC 
217 State Street Boise Building 1913 1981 SD HC 
226 State Street Catl in-Loose Building 1910 2001 SD HNC 
229 State Street Smith & Wade Building 1869 1990 SD HC 
2319 State Street Burton House 1885 1995 L 
236 State Street Meredith Building 1923 2001 SD HC 
241 State Street Salvation Army Building 1930 2001 SD HC 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT US TED LISTING STATUS 
2430 State Street Duniway House 1908 1995 L 
246 State Street Catlin & Lynn Building 1900 1989 so HC 
2493 State Street Samuel Adolph House 1878 1978 L 
260 State Street Murphy Building (McMahan's Furniture) 1940/1970 2001 so HNC 
2600 State Street State of Oregon Forestry Bldg 1938 1982 NR 
2605 State Street Oregon State Prison Gatehouse & Pillars 1871 1989 L 
261 State Street White & Sons Co. Building 1911 2001 so HC 
302 State Street Ladd and Bush Bank 1869 1989 so HC 
315-333 State Street Durbin Building 1860-70 2001 so HC 
335 State Street Bayne Building 1902 1984 UNR-
335-341 State Street Bayne Building 1902 1984 so HC 
337 State Street Bayne Building 1902 1984 UNR-
351-367 State Street Farrar Building 1917 1982 so HC 
356 State Street J.K. Gill Building SD HC 
360-372 State Street Adolph Block 1880 1990 so HC 
379-383 State Street Pomeroy Building 1860 1990 so HC 
388 State Street Old First Nat'l Bank/Capitol Tower 1926 1986 so HC 
416 State Street Unknown (Key Bank) 1920/1980 2001 so HNC 
440 State Street Gray Belle Restaurant (Ming's Restaurant) 1890/1980 2001 so HNC 
441 State Street Parking - Vacant N/A 2001 so 
453 State Street Parking - Vacant N/A 2001 SD 
456 State Street Kelly Services 1967 2001 so NHNC 
475 State Street Parking - Vacant N/A 2001 so 
494 State Street Hubbard Building/Oregon Building 1913 2001 SD HC 
495 State Street aka 101 High Street 
508-524 State Street Bligh Building 1926 2001 so HC 
542 State Street Parking - Vacant N/A 2001 SD 
600 State Street First United Methodist Church 1878 1983 NR 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
900 State Street Eaton Hall, Willamette University 1909 1984 L 
900/1190 State Street Gatke Hall, Willamette University 1902 1984 L 
900/aka State Street Lausanne Hall, Willamette University 1920 1984 L 
(aka 250 Winter SE) 
900/950 State Street Waller Hall Willamette U. 1867 1975 NR 
1163 State Street Oregon Supreme Court Building 1914 1989 L 
587 Statesman Street NE Pettycrew House 1890 1989 L 
760 Stewart Street N E Harris House 1923 1989 L 
1045 Summer Street NE Becke 1921 1989 L 
1095 Summer Street NE Stiff 1910 1989 L 
1155 Summer Street NE Paulus 1920 1989 L 
1195 Summer Street NE Colonial Revival House 1918 1984 L 
695 Summer Street NE McGilchrist House 1917 1989 L 
155 Superior StreetS Patterson House 1912 1989 L 
260 Superior Street S Mcintire 1920 1990 L 
1548 .. Tripp Street SE Huffman (delisted in 2005 due to extensive alteration) 1890 1989 L 
1340 Wallace Road NW Quarry House 1910 1989 L 
2280 Wallace Road NW Jessie & Julia Harritt House 1858 1999 NR 
220 Washington Street S Downing 1916 1989 L 
260 Washington Street S Shipley House 1926 1994 NR 
1950 Water Street N E Polaire 1880 1989 L 
470/aka Water Street N E Parrish House/ AC Gilbert's Discover Village 1852 1989 L 
(aka 116 Marion Street NE) 
140 Wilson StreetS. Marion Co. Housing Comm. Demo House 1852 1989 NR 
790 Winter Street N E Huntington House 1920 1989 L 
795 Winter Street NE Craftsman Residence 1890 1989 L 
796 Winter Street NE Stiff Residence 1928 1989 L 
949 Winter Street NE Hiatt Duplex 1922 1989 L 
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NUMBER STREET NAME HISTORIC NAME BUILT LISTED LISTING STATUS 
951 Winter Street NE Hiatt Duplex 1922 1989 L 
1510 Winter Street SE Arts & Crafts Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
1590 Winter Street SE Bungalow Residence 1920 1986 GH HC 
334 Wyatt Court NE Elijah J. Colbath House 1877 1989 L 
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APPENDIX H 
REFERENCE LIST OF HISTORJC PRESERVATION 
\tVEBSITES 
List of Historic Preservation Websites 
http://www.cr.nps.gov/places.htm The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of 
cultural resources w01thy of preservation. It is part of a national program to coordinate and support public 
and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources. 
http://www.nps.gov/histoty/hps/tps/publications.htm A primaty goal ofTechnical Preservation Services 
(TPS) is to publish state-of-the-rut information about responsible methods of caring for historic buildings. 
The collection includes Standards and Guidelines, public service leaflets and books on using the Tax 
Incentives, reports on conserving fragile historic building materials, case studies on specific structures, 
and a wealth of technical preservation guidance on preserving historic buildings and landscapes. 
http://www.ncptt.nps.gov National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) NCPTT 
advances the application of science and technology to historic preservation. Working in the fields of 
archeology, architecture, landscape architecture and materials conservation, the Center accomplishes its 
mission through training, education, research, technology transfer and partnerships. 
http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/standguide/ The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the 
Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and 
Reconstructing Historic Buildings are intended to provide guidance to historic building owners and 
building managers, preservation consultants, architects, contractors, and project reviewers prior to 
treatment. 
http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/SHPO/index.shtml The Oregon SHPO was established in 1967 to 
manage and administer programs for the protection of the state's historic and cultural resources. SHPO's 
program coordinators and representatives are here to assist city planners and other officials, properly 
owners and preservation groups in finding fonvard-thinking solutions to better protect and preserve our 
past. 
http://www.oregon.gov/ECDD/mainstreet/index.shtml Oregon Main Street is a statewide commercial 
district revitalization program administered through the Oregon Economic and Community Development 
Department. This program, in partnership with the National Trust Main Street Center, was created to 
assist communities in achieving viable commercial "districts. 
http://ww\v.vinyl-windows.orgNinyi-Window-Facts.htm - 137 Things Vinyl Window Salespeople Won't 
Tell You- U.S. Dept. ofEnergy Report 
http://www.oldhousejournal.com Old House Journal Online is the premiere resource for restoring old 
houses. Find products and services for homes built before 1950 and everything you'll need for your old 
house restoration projects. 
http://www.preservationnation.org/about-us/ The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides 
leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our 
communities. It is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and 
revitalizing America's communities. Recipient of the National Humanities Medal, the Trust was founded 
in 1949 and provides leadership, education, advocacy, imd resources to protect the irreplaceable places 
that tell America's stoty. 
http://wwvo~.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/GEOENVIRONMENTAL/docs/Cultural/Mainstreet.pdf You can 
download a copy of the Historic Main Streets: Strategies for Compatible Design Publication 
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