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Historic Preservation Plan

Management Tools

Management tools are the mechanisms for protecting historic properties
and providing technical assistance. The primary management tools in
Corvallis are the ordinances that guide historic preservation efforts as
well as underlying zoning regulations, the design review process and
design guidelines that manage treatment of the city’s historic district
resources. These provide an effective framework for preservation. In
some cases, however, they lack sufficient clarity or they conflict with
others.

As improvements to existing management tools are planned, it will be
important to consider how they interact with other City regulations.
For example, in some cases, modifying the underlying standards in the
zoning code that is in effect for an established historic district to more
closely reflect traditional development patterns could reduce potential
for incompatible development. In other neighborhoods that are not
designated as historic districts, applying an overlay or developing a
conservation district tool may also be a consideration.

City and State codes, ordinances and policy documents that set the
foundation for historic preservation in Corvallis are summarized in the
following pages. Other planning documents that incorporate historic
preservation objectives are discussed as well. Finally, a list of issues
related to preservation management tools is presented.

Preservation Program

Components

Management Incentives &
Administration Identification
Tools Benefits

Advocacy &
Education
Partnerships

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