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Historic Preservation Plan

envisioned in City policies, in addition to embracing
historic preservation principles. The program should
assess existing and potential zoning and building code
provisions related to the adaptive reuse of existing and
historic properties and ultimately provide guidance on
how to meet the challenges related to adaptive reuse,
including access, egress and fire protection.

Policy 4: Ensure other City plans and programs support
historic preservation goals.

Action A: Capitalize on and promote historic resources in
community planning efforts, such as the Knotts-Owens
Farm.

Policy 5: Partner with Oregon State University Planning
staff to ensure work on OSU historic resources
complements the City’s preservation goals.

Action A: Work Oregon State University to update the
types of projects that can be administratively approved
and those that must still come before the HRC for
review. While this will streamline some types of review,
the majority will still be reviewed at the City level.

Policy 6: Provide tools and funding to address
preservation emergencies.

Action A: Develop an emergency WATCH list to protect
endangered historic resources, historic resources
threatened by neglect or historic resources that could be
damaged by natural disasters. This could be coordinated
with the City’s Livability Code. There should be criteria
to be eligible for the WATCH list, and educational and
technical assistance should be provided.

Action B: Consider the development of an emergency
preservation fund.

Action C: Develop a plan to address preservation
emergencies due to natural disasters.

Action D: Establish a seismic strategy for historic
buildings.

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