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SECTION 34-118.2 .REVIEW PROCEDURES Zoning Administrator: After examining an application for permission to demolish a building or structure and finding that the application is in proper form, contains all necessary information, and complies with all applicable provisions of City ordinances, the Zoning Administrator shall forward a copy of the application to the Historic Preservation Co'mmission. Historic Preservation Commission: The Commission shall review every application for a permit subject to this section. The Commission may establish proce- dures to facilitate the issuance of permits to demolish accessory structures. SECTION 34-118.3 STANDARDS OF REVIEW FOR A PERMIT TO DEMOLISH In reviewing an application for a permit subject to this section, the Commission shall make a determination as to whether or not the proposed demolition is detrimental to the preservation of Historic Landmarks or Historic Dis- tricts. In making this determination, the Commission may consider the following criteria; The historic value of the building or structure by reason of age or association with important figures or events; or as evidence of aspects of the history of University City, the State of Missouri, or the United States; or as an embodiment of the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; or as a representation of the work of a historically notable architect, designer or crafts- person; The visual and spatial relationship of the building or structure to designated or potential Historic Landmarks or Historical Districts~ The state of deterioration or disrepair or structural unsoundness of the building or structure, and the practicability of rehabilitation. SECTION 34-118.4 DECISIONS AND ISSUANCES Historic Preservation Commission: The Commission shall recommend approval or disapproval of a permit subject to this section within thirty (30) days after the receipt of the copy of such an application from the Zoning Administrator. In the event that the Commission does not act on an application within this time period, the Zoning Administrator shall consider the application recommended for approval. When the Commission recommends disapproval of an application it shall render a written report to the Zoning Administrator, a copy of which shall be given to the applicant, which explains the reasons for Commis- sion's decision. b. Zoning Administrator: The Zoning Administrator shall resolve all issues within her/his jurisdiction inci- dent to applications for permits to demolish. In the event that the Zoning Administrator approves an application for a permit to demolish after a recommendation of disapproval by the