(b) If the officer determines that the application does not meet the requirements of ORS 358.487, the officer shall return the application with an explanation for the nonacceptance.

(c) If the officer determines that the application is complete, the officer shall mail or otherwise transmit copies of the application to the appropriate county assessor, local landmark commission and governing body.

(2) Within 30 days from the date the State Historic Preservation Officer transmits the copy of the application under subsection (1) of this section, the county assessor shall review the application for accuracy and completeness of description and other matters within the expertise of the county assessor, and shall make recommendations regarding the validity and appropriateness of the application to the officer.

(3) Within 30 days from the date the State Historic Preservation Officer transmits the copy of the application under subsection (1) of this section, the governing body shall review the application for matters relating to public benefit and shall make recommendations regarding the classification to the officer.

(4) During the review process of each application, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall consider the county assessor’s and governing body’s recommendations submitted under subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

(5)(a) After receiving recommendations from the county assessor and governing body under subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall approve or deny the application or approve the application with conditions.

(b) The officer may approve the application with respect to only part of the property that is the subject of the application. However, if any part of the application is denied, the applicant may withdraw the application.

(c) The officer may not disapprove the application solely because of the potential loss of revenue that might result from granting the application.

(6) Property classified as historic property under ORS 358.487 to 358.543 is entitled to any other exemption or special assessment provided by law.

(7) A preservation plan that has been approved by the State Historic Preservation Officer may be amended from time to time, either at the request of the owner or at the request of the State Historic Preservation Officer. The amendments may be approved, approved in part or disapproved by the State Historic Preservation Officer. To the extent the amendments are approved, amendments shall become part of the preservation plan that must be carried out in order that the property not be disqualified as historic property. [1975 c.514 §4; 1983 c.720 §4; 1995 c.5 §7; 1995 c.693 §4; 2001 c.540 §5; 2009 c.892 §4]