§ 35-631. Inventoried Archaeological Sites.

Identified archeological sites will be reviewed by the historic preservation officer according to the procedures established in this section. Prior to the start or continuance of any activities that would disturb any previously identified archeological site within the city, including either a designated or inventoried site:

(a)

A study of the effect of the proposed activity on the site must be performed by a qualified professional archeologist engaged by the party proposing the activity.

(b)

Upon completion of the study, a written report of the results of the study must be provided to the historic preservation officer, who will have thirty (30) days from date of receipt of the report to issue written comments regarding the effect of the proposed activity on the site.

(c)

If, in the judgment of the historic preservation officer, the proposed activity will have no effect on the site, the historic preservation officer will issue a written order indicating same and the proposed activity may thenceforth proceed immediately.

(d)

If, in the judgment of the historic preservation officer, as expressed in written comments on the report, the proposed activity will have an effect or an adverse effect on the site, a treatment plan for the site must be developed by a qualified professional archeologist engaged by the party proposing the activity. If requested by that party, the historic preservation officer may, at the historic preservation officer's option, collaborate with the archeologist to produce the plan.

(e)

Upon completion the plan must be submitted in writing to the historic preservation officer and/or the HDRC, and the proposed activity may proceed as soon as a written order of approval of the plan is issued by the historic preservation officer or as soon as the HDRC approves the plan and a certificate of appropriateness indicating approval is issued by the historic preservation officer.

(f)

Upon completion of a survey, owners of property containing inventoried archaeological sites are encouraged to educate the citizens of San Antonio regarding archaeological components of the site and shall coordinate any efforts with the office of historic preservation.

(Ord. No. 98697 § 6) (Ord. No. 2010-06-24-0616, § 2, 6-24-10)