The city council finds that:
A. 
The protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of buildings, sites, districts, structures and objects of historical, cultural, architectural, engineering, geographic, ethnic and archaeological significance located in the city of Shoreline are necessary for the prosperity, civic pride and general welfare of the residents of the city.
B. 
Such cultural and historic resources are a significant part of the heritage, education and economic base of the city of Shoreline, and the economic, cultural and aesthetic wellbeing of the city cannot be maintained or enhanced by disregarding its heritage and by allowing the unnecessary destruction or defacement of such resources.
C. 
In the absence of an ordinance encouraging historic preservation and an active program to identify and protect buildings, sites and structures of historical and cultural interest, the city will be unable to insure present and future generations of residents and visitors a genuine opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the city’s heritage.
D. 
The purposes of this chapter are to:
1. 
Designate, preserve, protect, enhance, and perpetuate those sites, buildings, districts, structures and objects which reflect significant elements of the city of Shoreline’s, county’s, state’s and nation’s cultural, aesthetic, social, economic, political, architectural, ethnic, archaeological, engineering, historical and other heritages;
2. 
Foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past;
3. 
Stabilize and improve the economic values and vitality of landmarks;
4. 
Protect and enhance the city’s tourist industry by promoting heritage-related tourism;
5. 
Promote the continued use, exhibition and interpretation of significant sites, districts, buildings, structures, objects, artifacts, materials, and records for the education, inspiration and welfare of the residents of the city of Shoreline;
6. 
Promote and continue incentives for ownership and utilization of landmarks;
7. 
Assist, encourage and provide incentives to public and private owners for preservation, restoration, rehabilitation and use of landmark buildings, sites, districts, structures and objects;
8. 
Work cooperatively with other jurisdictions to identify, evaluate, and protect historic resources in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.
(Ord. 53 § 1, 1995; Ord. 942 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)
A. 
The King County landmarks commission established pursuant to Chapter 20.62 KCC is hereby designated and empowered to act as the landmarks commission for the city of Shoreline pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
B. 
The special member of the King County landmarks commission provided for in KCC 20.62.030 shall be appointed by a majority vote of the city council subject to an open recruitment process and shall have a demonstrated interest and competence in historical preservation. A special member must be a resident or property owner within the city.
1. 
A special member shall be appointed for a term of four years. Terms shall expire on March 31st. No special member may serve longer than two consecutive terms. A special member shall be deemed to have served one full term if the special member resigns at any time after appointment or if the special member serves more than two years of an unexpired term.
2. 
A special member shall serve until their successor is duly appointed and confirmed. In the event of a vacancy, an appointment shall be made to fill the vacancy in the same manner and the same qualifications as if at the beginning of the term, and the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall hold the position for the remainder of the unexpired term.
3. 
A special member may be removed by the city manager, with the concurrence of the city council, for neglect of duty, conflict of interest, malfeasance in office, or other just cause, or for unexcused absence from more than three consecutive regular meetings. The decision of the city regarding removal shall be final and there shall be no appeal available.
4. 
A special member shall serve without compensation except for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with commission meetings or programs. The city of Shore-line shall reimburse such expenses incurred by a special member.
5. 
A special member shall fully comply with Chapter 42.23 RCW, Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers, Chapter 42.36 RCW, Appearance of Fairness, and such other rules and regulations as may be adopted from time to time by the city council regulating the conduct of any person holding appointive office within the city.
C. 
The commission shall file its rules and regulations, including procedures consistent with this chapter, with the city clerk.
(Ord. 53 § 2, 1995; Ord. 593 § 1, 2011; Ord. 942 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)
The following sections of Chapter 20.62 KCC, as it currently exists and as it may be hereafter amended, are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this chapter:
A. 
KCC 20.62.020, Definitions, except for the following: Subsection H is changed to read: “Director” is the director of planning and community development, or designee.
Add subsection Z: “Council” is the city of Shoreline city council.
B. 
KCC 20.62.040, Designation criteria, except that all references to “King County” are changed to read “city of Shoreline.”
C. 
KCC 20.62.050, Nomination procedure.
D. 
KCC 20.62.070, Designation procedure, except that all references to “King County” are changed to read “city of Shoreline.”
E. 
KCC 20.62.080, Certificate of appropriateness procedure, except the last sentence of subsection A.
F. 
KCC 20.62.100, Evaluation of economic impact.
G. 
KCC 20.62.110, Appeal procedure, except that appeals shall be filed with the city of Shoreline city clerk for a final decision by the Shoreline hearing examiner consistent with Chapter 20.30 SMC, Subchapter 4, General Provisions for Land Use Hearings and Appeals, and the rules of the hearing examiner. Appeals of a decision by the hearing examiner shall be to superior court pursuant to the Land Use Petition Act, Chapter 36.70C RCW.
H. 
KCC 20.62.130, Penalty for violation of SMC § 15.20.025(E).
I. 
KCC 20.62.140, Special valuation for historic properties, except that reference to “King County” in subsection C is changed to read “city of Shoreline.”
(Ord. 323 § 1, 2003; Ord. 942 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)
Development proposals and permit applications for changes to landmark properties shall not be considered complete unless accompanied by a certificate of appropriateness pursuant to SMC § 15.20.025(E). Upon receipt of an application for a development proposal or permit which affects a city of Shoreline landmark or a historic resource that has received a preliminary determination of significance under SMC § 15.20.025(A), the application circulated to the historic preservation officer shall be deemed an application for a certificate of appropriateness pursuant to SMC § 15.20.025(E) if accompanied by the additional information required to apply for such certificate.
(Ord. 323 § 2, 2003; Ord. 942 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)
A. 
Pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, city landmarks will be designated from time to time and this section will be amended to include those city landmarks. Omission of a designated city landmark in this section does not alter or modify its designation in any way.
B. 
The following landmarks were designated by King County prior to the incorporation of the city of Shoreline. These landmarks are now city landmarks with the same advantages, responsibilities, and opportunities that all city landmarks possess pursuant to this chapter:
1. 
Crawford Store, 2411 NW 195th Place (Block 11, Lots 5 and 6 of Richmond Beach, Parcel No. 727710-0435);
2. 
William E. Boeing House, “Aldarra,” 140 Huckleberry Lane NW (Portion of Tracts 86 and 87 of Unrecorded Plat of The Highlands, Parcel No. 330470-0105), National Register No. 88002743.
C. 
The following landmarks have been designated as city landmarks since the incorporation of the city of Shoreline pursuant to this chapter:
1. 
Richmond Masonic Center, 753 N 185th Street (Block 2, Lot 1 of Richmond Tracts, Parcel No. 728590-0065);
2. 
Ronald Grade School, 749 N 175th Street (Shorewood High School, Parcel No. 072604-9134);
3. 
Naval Hospital Chapel (Fircrest Property, Parcel No. 776970-0010) National Register No. 100009645;
4. 
Charnley House, 19344 11th Avenue NW (Tract F, Charnley Addition, Parcel No. 152700-0060).
(Ord. 53 § 3, 1995; Ord. 942 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1048 § 1, 2026)