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A. For demolition or relocation of structures erected more than forty-five (45) years prior to the date of the application:

1. The applicant must demonstrate that either subsection A.1.a or b of this section applies:

a. The structure cannot be rehabilitated or reused on site as part of any economically beneficial use of the property. In determining whether an economically beneficial use can be made of the property, the Demolition Review Committee may require the applicant to:

(i) Furnish an economic feasibility report prepared by an architect, developer, or appraiser, or other person who is experienced in rehabilitation of buildings that addresses the estimated market value of the property on which the building lies, both before and after demolition or removal; or

(ii) Market the property utilizing a marketing plan approved by the Demolition Review Committee or by advertising the property in the Ashland Daily Tidings or Medford Mail Tribune at least eight times and at regular intervals for at least 90 days and by posting a for sale sign on the property, four to six square feet in size and clearly visible from the street, for the same 90-day period.

b. The structure proposed for demolition is structurally unsound despite efforts by the owner to properly maintain the structure.

2. In addition to subsection A.1.a or b above, the applicant must also:

a. Submit a redevelopment plan for the site that provides for a replacement or rebuilt structure for the structure being demolished or relocated. The replacement or rebuilt structure must be a minimum of 1,000 square feet, unless the structure being demolished or relocated is less than 1,000 square feet. If the structure is less than 1,000 square feet, the replacement structure must be a minimum of 500 square feet. The redevelopment plan must indicate in sufficient detail the nature, appearance and location of all replacement or rebuilt structures. No replacement structure is required, however, if:

(i) The applicant agrees to restrict the property to open space uses and a finding is made that such restriction constitutes a greater benefit to the neighborhood than redevelopment would; or

(ii) The structure being demolished or relocated is a nonhabitable accessory structure.

b. Demonstrate, if the application is for a demolition, the structure cannot be practicably relocated to another site.

3. If a 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 subsection A.2 of this section.

b. Does not require a site review permit, no demolition or relocation may occur until the building permit has been issued for the replacement or rebuilt structure, unless the site is restricted to open space uses as provided in subsection A.2 of this section.

4. The Demolition Review Committee may require the applicant to post with the City a bond, or other suitable collateral as determined by the City Manager, ensuring the safe demolition of the structure and the completed performance of the redevelopment plan.

B. For demolition or relocation of structures erected less than forty-five (45) years from the date of the application:

1. The applicant:

a. Has the burden of proving the structure was erected less than forty-five (45) years from the date of the application. Any structure erected less than forty-five (45) years from the date of the application, which replaced a structure demolished or relocated under this section, shall be considered a structure subject to the standards in this section.

b. Must submit a redevelopment plan for the site that provides for a replacement or rebuilt structure being demolished or relocated. The replacement or rebuilt structure must be a minimum of 1,000 square feet, unless the structure being demolished or relocated is less than 1,000 square feet. If the structure is less than 1,000 square feet, the replacement structure must be a minimum of 500 square feet. The redevelopment plan must indicate in sufficient detail the nature, appearance and location of all replacement or rebuilt structures. No replacement structure is required, however, if:

(i) The applicant agrees to restrict the property to open space uses and a finding is made that such restriction constitutes a greater benefit to the neighborhood than redevelopment would; or

(ii) The structure being demolished or relocated is a nonhabitable accessory structure.

2. If a 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 this subsection B.

b. Does not require a site review permit, no demolition or relocation may occur until a building permit has been issued for the structure or structures to be replaced or rebuilt, unless the site is restricted to open space uses as provided in this subsection B.

C. For any demolition approved under this section, the applicant is required to salvage or recycle construction and demolition debris, in accordance with a demolition debris diversion plan that complies with the requirements adopted by the Demolition Review Committee. The applicant shall submit such a plan with the application for demolition.

For any relocation approved under this section, the applicant must also comply with the provisions of AMC Chapter 15.08. (Ord. 3192 § 115, amended, 11/17/2020; Ord. 2925, amended, 04/18/2006; Ord. 2891, amended, 11/19/2002; Ord. 2858, amended, 06/20/2000; Ord. 2852, added, 01/21/2000)