Review from the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) requires a public hearing.

Stages of Review

• The project will be scheduled for a public hearing or a work session with the HLC when the project is deemed complete. Large and/or complex projects may benefit from a work session with the HLC, prior to a public hearing. Please note, work sessions are not a public hearing and a decision will not be provided.

• The HLC typically meets the first Thursday of every month. Surrounding property owners will be notified by Staff prior to the public hearing.

• At the public hearing, the HLC will make a decision to either approve, deny, or approve with modifications for each agenda item. Please note, the HLC may table applications for additional information and/or review.

• Occasionally, where design issues require additional consideration, the HLC may convene an Architectural Subcommittee to work with the applicant to achieve a sensitive design solution.

• After the hearing, the Planner issues the Record of Decision, which states the decision made and the motion.

• After approval, a Certificate of Appropriateness will be issued and the building permit review can be completed.

Planning Staff will make a presentation. Following, the applicant will have an opportunity to speak to the commission. The public always has a chance to give comments. After which, the applicant will be asked to address any concerns raised by the public comments. In conclusion, the Commission discusses the issues and comes to a decision.

Please note, all public comments made during a public hearing are limited to two minutes. Written comments can be submitted prior to the public hearing to the project planner or to the Commission at the meeting.

The Planning staff will prepare a staff report for the HLC members that include the information you provided in your application as well as any additional relevant research. The staff report will give an analysis of whether the proposed project is consistent with the zoning ordinance (Historic Preservation Overlay) and design guidelines. The staff always includes a recommendation to the HLC on the staff report.

Appeal by the Applicant

There is a 30-day appeal period in which the applicant may appeal the Historic Landmark Commission’s decision. The applicant has the option of appealing to either the Appeals Hearing Officer or to the Mayor, who serves as Salt Lake City’s Historic Preservation Appeal Authority.

Appeal by an Affected Party

There is a 10-day appeal period in which any party entitled to appeal can appeal the Historic Landmark Commission’s decision to the Appeals Hearing Officer.

Appeal Process

• Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Planning Director, who then schedules it for a public hearing and review by the Appeals Hearing Officer.
  
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• The Appeals Hearing Officer must weigh the evidence presented by the appellant and staff, and determine whether or not the previous decision was made in error.

• The Appeals Hearing Officer may reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify the decision.

• An appeal of an Appeals Hearing Officer decision is appealed to the district court.

• An appeal to the district court must be filed within 30 days of the decision.

The Architectural Subcommittee consists of HLC members. They provide technical assistance to property owners and applicants, review projects already considered by the full commission that need further refinement, and projects that the staff feel are too complex for administrative approval. They meet when needed.