§ 13.48.060. Historic preservation officer.

A.

Appointment. There shall be a city historic preservation officer within the department of city planning who is appointed by the director of planning.

B.

Duties. The historic preservation officer shall, among other responsibilities:

1.

Encourage and promote the preservation of historic landmarks, sites, and documents, and protect the interests of historic preservation through the environmental review process and through the development permit process;

2.

Provide staff support to the historic landmarks commission, including acting as liaison between the commission and the public, city staff, and other historic preservation agencies;

3.

Maintain an up-to-date historic resources inventory for the City of San José.

(Ord. 23408.)