FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 7, 2008
MEDIA CONTACTS
Reuben McKnight, Community and Economic Development, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220
Roxanne Murphy, Community Relations, roxanne.murphy@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054
The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission will conduct a public hearing at 5 p.m. on Feb. 27 to receive comment on proposed changes to the historic preservation section of the Tacoma Municipal Code (Chapter 13.07). The hearing will take place in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, at 733 Market St., Room 16.
The scope of the recommended updates includes:
- Changes to the regulations governing projects within the right-of-way in local historic districts.
- Minor changes to sign requirements within the Union Depot/Warehouse Historic Special Review and Union Station Conservation districts.
- Updates on wording, removal of typographical errors, and clarification of authorities and responsibilities within the Municipal Code.
These changes are intended to improve the protection of Tacoma's architectural heritage, while making the process more transparent and easier to use for residents, property owners and City staff.
Copies of the revised ordinance and explanatory summary documents are available for viewing online at www.tacomaculture.org under What’s New or in person at the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Room 1036.
For those unable to attend the hearing, written comments may be sent by noon on Feb. 27 to:
Landmarks Preservation Commission
747 Market St., Room 1036
Tacoma, WA 98402
Comments may also be sent by fax at (253) 591-2002 or by e-mail to reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org.
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