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7-305.A. Rated Structure or Local Landmark. Relocation of a rated structure or local landmark within the HPOD shall only be approved if H.A.R.C. finds all of the following standards are met:

7-305.A.1. The structure cannot be rehabilitated or reused on its originating site as part of any reasonable beneficial use of the property;

7-305.A.2. The relocation activity is demonstrated to be the best method for preservation of the character and integrity of the structure, and the historical integrity of the existing neighborhoods and of structures adjacent to the receiving and originating sites will not be diminished due to the relocation;

7-305.A.3. The structure to be relocated must retain sufficient historic features, integrity of design, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, so as to continue to convey its architectural significance;

7-305.A.4. The historic and present orientation, immediate setting, and general environment of the relocated structure at the receiving site must be compatible with the architectural qualities and/or historic associations of structures in the neighborhood of the receiving site;

7-305.A.5. The historical character and architectural integrity of the area of the proposed receiving site and the origination site, if located in the Town of Telluride, and of the structure itself, will not be substantially compromised or diminished and the proposal for subsequent development on the origination site will add to the character of the neighborhood more than the structure(s) to be moved;

7-305.A.6. The structure has been demonstrated to be capable of withstanding the physical impacts of the relocation and resiting based on a structural report by a licensed engineer attesting to the soundness of the structure proposed for relocation;

7-305.A.7. The applicant has agreed to comply with a preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration plan for the relocated structure which has received the approval pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Division 4 of this Article;

7-305.A.8. The applicant has agreed to post with the Town a bond or other suitable collateral as determined by the Town Manager, ensuring the safe relocation, preservation, rehabilitation and repair of the structure, receiving site preparation, and infrastructure connections; and

7-305.A.9. The receiving site is compatible in nature to the structure or structures proposed to be moved, the character of the neighborhood is consistent with the architectural integrity of the structure, and the relocation of the structure would not diminish the integrity or character of the neighborhood of the receiving site.

7-305.B. Non-Rated or Non-Designated Structure. Relocation of a non-rated or non-designated structure shall only be approved if H.A.R.C. or the H.A.R.C. Chairperson finds all of the standards of subsections A.5 through A.9 of this Section are met.

(Ord. 1484, 2019)