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Historic Preservation Plan
Administration Component
A successful preservation program requires ongoing administrative
support and commitment by the City. The overall administration of
this plan will be through the Planning Division of the Department of
Community Development, but interdepartmental cooperation also is
essential to achieve its goals and objectives.
Goal 3: The City of Corvallis will maintain
a functional, integrated preservation
program.
Essential to administering a successful preservation program is
having sufficient staff, maintaining a well-managed Historic Resources
Commission (HRC) and providing convenient access to information
needed by property owners and others.
Policy 1: Monitor the performance of the preservation
program on an on-going basis to assure it maintains a
high level of performance.
Action A: Maintain the Certified Local Government (CLG)
program and maximize its benefits by conducting an
annual review of the preservation program.
Action B: Document successes of the program in reports
and websites.
Action C: Maintain an annual Historic Resources
Commission review of the Preservation Plan to evaluate
priorities and plan for future actions.
Policy 2: Ensure that administrative resources are
adequate for efficient operation of the program.
Action A: Maintain the Historic Resources Commission
(HRC).
Action B: Dedicate sufficient staff time, and explore
opportunities to involve interns and volunteers, to
administering the preservation program, including
working with the HRC and permit applicants.
Action C: Find volunteers to help with actions designated
to the Community Development Department.
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