(2) In addition to the reports required under subsection (1) of this section, at the end of the first five years for which historic property special assessment is granted, the owner shall submit a report demonstrating compliance with the expenditure commitment under the preservation plan as described in ORS 358.487 (2)(a).

(3)(a) The State Historic Preservation Officer is at all times authorized to demand and receive reports from owners of property classified and specially assessed as historic property under ORS 358.487 to 358.543 as to the continued qualification of the property for historic property classification and special assessment. The content of reports and times for reporting under this subsection shall be determined by the officer. If the owner fails, after 30 days’ written notice by mail, return receipt requested, to comply with the officer’s demand, the officer shall immediately notify the assessor and the assessor shall withdraw the property from special assessment and apply the penalties provided by ORS 358.525.

(b) The State Historic Preservation Officer may conduct on-site inspections of historic property granted special assessment, with or without cause, upon 30 days’ notice.

(4)(a) Before starting any work that is described in a preservation plan or that affects historic features of property certified as historic property pursuant to this chapter, the owner of the property must apply for and receive written approval:

(A) From the local governing body if:

(i) The governing body has a historic preservation ordinance and review process that has been approved by the State Historic Preservation Officer and under which the historic property is already regulated;

(ii) The proposed work requires historic review by the governing body’s historic preservation ordinance and review process; and

(iii) The governing body has not requested that approval of work pursuant to this section be handled by the State Historic Preservation Officer; or

(B) If the conditions in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph have not been met, from the State Historic Preservation Officer.

(b) All work must meet the historic rehabilitation standards.

(5) If the governing body’s approval is required under subsection (4) of this section, the governing body shall notify the State Historic Preservation Officer of the proposed work. The governing body shall allow the officer at least 14 days to comment on the proposed work before making a decision on the application. [2009 c.892 §7]