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(1) The state of repair of the historic property and the financial and physical feasibility of historic rehabilitation, historic property moving, or leaving the property in its current state or location. (2) The effects of the moving upon the use and development of the historic property. (3) The marketability of the property and the willingness of the property owner to sell the property. As a condition of approval of a demolition permit the planning director may impose certain documentation or artifact preservation requirements as outlined in the application form. These application provisions maybe waived by the planning director based on public safety concerns and an immediate need to allow the structure to be demolished. Waiver under this section however does not waive the requirement for a demolition permit that would be applicable for property without historic property designation. 9.5155 Historic Prqpe!U Criteria. No person may move a historic property unless the planning director has approved an application to do so and the necessary permits have been obtained. The planning director shall approve the application unless a postponement will likely result in preservation of the historic property at its current site. A postponement shall be for a maximum of 60 days from the time the city determines the application is complete. If the planning director requires postponement, the decision shall be in writing and contain findings and conclusions. The planning director shall consider all of the following in assessing the likelihood of historic preservation: (1) Relocation is the only viable alternative for preservation of the historic property. (2) The effects of the moving upon the use and development of the historic property. (3) The historic property is structurally capable of relocation. (4) The proposed new relocation site will not reduce the historic significance or historic architectural significance of the historic property. When a historic property is moved to a new location, the historic property status is automatically removed for that property at the new site unless the planning director, using the process required for designation, determines that the historic landmark designation is appropriate. Interpretations 9.5157 Interpretations Interpretations of this land use code and decisions issued pursuant to this land use code shall be determined as provided in EC 9.0040 Land Use Code and Decision Interpretations Ordinance - 347