Article 18 — Historic Preservation

1. Implement the historic preservation goals, policies and programs as applicable;

2. Protect, enhance and perpetuate Historic Resources that represent or reflect distinctive and important elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological and architectural history;

3. Stabilize and improve property values, and enhance the visual and aesthetic character and environmental amenities of the City's historic areas;

4. Recognize the City's Historic Resources as economic assets;

5. Provide educational programs to promote and encourage preservation, restoration, rehabilitation and maintenance of existing Historic Resources for the culture, education, enjoyment and economic welfare of the City's residents;

6. Foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past by promoting private stewardship of Historic Resources that represent these accomplishments;

7. Promote the City as a destination for tourists and as a desirable location for business;

8. Ensure that the rights of the owners of Historic Resources are safeguarded;

9. Fulfill the City's responsibilities as a Certified Local Government under Federal preservation laws; and

10. Fulfill the City's responsibilities for Federal Section 106 reviews and for the California Environmental Quality Act.

• (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

This article is adopted pursuant to California Government Code Section 37361 and in furtherance of the City's police powers to regulate for the health, safety and welfare of its residents. (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

Unless it is plainly evident from the content that a different meaning is intended, certain words and phrases used in this article are defined as follows:

"Adverse Effect" (also "Significant Adverse Effect") shall mean an activity or action that has the potential to diminish the significance of a Historic Resource.

"Alteration/Substantial Alteration" (also "Alter") shall mean any physical modification or change to the exterior of a building, structure, site object or designated interior that may have a negative effect on significant features of a Historic Resource and requires Planning approval and a building permit under Titles 8 and 9 of this Code or does not require a building permit but may have a significant adverse effect on character-defining features of a Historic Resource. Alteration shall also include construction of additions, but shall not include ordinary maintenance and repairs.

"Architectural Attributes" shall mean the design and/or construction technique and elements or combination of elements that are the character-defining features of a building.

"California Environmental Quality Act" ("CEQA") shall mean the State Statute codified in the California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.

"California Register of Historical Resources" (also "California Register") shall mean the State Statute codified in the California Public Resources Code Section 5020.1 et seq.

"Certificate of Appropriateness" shall mean a certificate issued by the Historic Preservation Commission approving such plans, specifications, design, or statements of work, for any proposed alteration, restoration, demolition, removal, or relocation, in whole or in part, of or to improvements relative to a Historic Resource.

"Certificate of No Effect" shall mean a certificate issued by the Community Development Director stating that proposed work on the property is minor in nature and will have no detrimental effect on the historic character of the property and therefore can proceed without further approvals and authorizing the issuance of necessary permits for the proposed work.

"Certified Local Government" shall mean the program authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. Section 470 et seq.) and the subsequent participatory agreement between the City and the State of California Office of Historic Preservation.

"Contributing Property" shall mean a property within a Historic District, as designated by the City or as listed in the National Register or California Register of Historical Resources, that has characteristics and features that relate to the historic context and historic significance of the district and that has been specified in the designation or listing as contributing.

"Declaration of Designation of a Historic Resource" shall mean a document approved by the City Council which designates a site as a Historic Resource.

"Demolition" shall mean the complete destruction or removal of a building, structure or object, removal of more than 50% of perimeter walls, removal of any portion of a structural wall of a streetfacing elevation of a building, or removal/destruction of any portion of a structure, site, etc., that may have an adverse affect on the significance of a property.

"Demolition by Neglect" shall mean the failure to provide ordinary and necessary maintenance and repair to a Historic Resource, whether such neglect is willful or unintentional or by design, by the owner or any party in possession of such property, which results in one or both of the following conditions:

1. The severe deterioration of exterior features so as to create or permit a dangerous or unsafe condition to exist, as defined in Title 8 of this Code;

2. The deterioration of a structure, including, but not limited to, exterior walls, roof, chimneys, doors, windows, porches, structural or ornamental architectural elements, or foundations, which could result in permanent damage and loss of a Historic Resource's architectural and/or historic significance.

"Design Guidelines" shall mean written policies on the appropriate treatments and approaches for planning alterations or additions to designated properties and new construction within Historic Districts.

The guidelines are intended to help the owner in planning for changes and upgrades to historic properties that do not adversely affect the characterdefining features of a historic property or district. The guidelines are used by the Community Development Director and the Historic Preservation Commission in decisions about the issuances of Certificates of No Effect or Appropriateness.

"Environmental Setting" shall mean the entire parcel as of the date of landmark or Historic Resource designation, and to which it relates historically and physically and/or visually. Environmental setting includes, but is not limited to, accessory structures and buildings, walkways and driveways, landscape (including trees, gardens, lawns), walls, fences, gates, rocks, open space, and any other types of hardscapes.

"Fixture" shall mean a decorative or functional device permanently affixed, or originally permanently affixed, to the site or the interior or exterior of a structure and contributing to its ability to meet the criteria for designation as a landmark or monument. Permanently affixed includes, but is not limited to, attachment by screws, bolts, pegs, nails or glue, and may include such attachment methods as rope, glass or leather if such material is integral to the design of the device. Fixtures include, but are not limited to, lighting devices, murals, built-in furniture and cabinetry, paneling and molding, leaded glass or other decorative windows and decorative hardware.

"Historic Context" shall mean a broad pattern of historical development in a community or its region, that may be represented by historic resources.

"Historic District" shall mean a district that is designated by the City. Such Historic District shall be in the form of an overlay zone in the City's Zoning Map. A Historic District shall be an area that is geographically defined as possessing a concentration of Historic Resources or a thematically related grouping of properties which contribute to each other.

"Historic Preservation Commission" ("HPC") is the City Commission responsible for implementing the Historic Preservation program as outlined in Title 9 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code.

"Historic Resource" shall mean a building, structure, site, object, landscape, sign, or contributing member to a historic district that is significant in American history, architecture, engineering, archeology or culture and is designated under City, State or National significance criteria.

"Huntington Park Historic Register" is the City's official list of sites, buildings, structures, districts and objects which have been designated as a Historic Resource or Historic District pursuant to this article that are worthy of preservation because they possess historic and/or architectural significance and integrity.

"Major Projects" shall mean any of the following:

1. Any demolition or relocation of a structure or object, or removal of a significant feature of a Historic Resource;

2. Any undertaking requiring a permit that significantly alters or changes the street-facing elevation or side elevations of a Historic Resource, including major changes to windows and doors or their openings, the application of new exterior wall cladding or coating which changes the appearance, design, or texture of a property, and the addition of dormers and other architectural features;

3. Any addition of square footage to a Historic Resource;

4. Front yard fences and walls in a Historic District (excluding retaining walls), including those proposed on noncontributing properties;

5. New construction in a Historic District except for accessory structures;

6. Demolition of a noncontributing building in a Historic District.

"Mills Act" is a State law enacted in 1972 (and amended in 1984) that grants local governments the authority to directly implement an historic preservation program. This legislation provides for reduced property taxes on eligible historic properties if the owner agrees to maintain and preserve the property.

In effect the Mills Act serves as an economic incentive to owners to preserve their historic properties for the benefit of the entire community.

"Minor Projects" shall mean any of the following:

1. Any demolition or removal of insignificant exterior features of a Historic Resource, including additions, windows, doors, and exterior siding material that is nonoriginal or otherwise lacking in historic integrity;

2. Any undertaking requiring a permit that does not change substantially the exterior characterdefining features of a Historic Resource, including re-roofing in a different material that replicates the existing or original roofing, replacement windows and doors matching the design and materials of the existing or original windows and doors (when it is infeasible to repair);

3. In Historic Districts, alteration of garages and other accessory structures built within the period of significance on both contributing and noncontributing properties and new construction of such structures on any designated Historic Resources;

4. Substantial alterations to noncontributing buildings;

5. For noncontributing buildings that could be rehabilitated to become contributing, minor alterations including rear and side additions, re-roofing, replacement windows and doors, replacement garage doors, new siding or wall cladding or new dormers;

6. For potential Historic Resources, minor alterations including rear and side additions, reroofing, replacement windows and doors, replacement garage doors, new siding or wall cladding or new dormers;

7. Side yard fences and walls and driveway gates in a Historic District (excluding retaining walls);

8. Any undertaking determined minor by the Director. "National Register of Historic Places" (also "National Register") shall mean the official inventory of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects significant in American history, architecture, archeology and culture which is maintained by the Secretary of the Interior under the authority of the Historic Sites Act of 1935 and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended ( 16 U.S.C. 470-470t, 36 C.F.R. Sections 60 , 63).

"Noncontributing Property" shall mean a property located in the boundaries of a Historic District that is designated by the City and/or is listed in the State or National Register and that lacks architectural attributes relating to the historic context and historic significance of the district, and specified in the designation or listing as noncontributing.

"Primary Building" or "Structure" shall mean a building or structure that houses the primary use on a property or parcel. It shall not include accessory buildings such as garages, pool houses or sheds.

"Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation" (also "Secretary's Standards") shall mean the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (36 C.F.R. Part 67 ) and the publications of the National Park Service, Preservation Assistance Division, Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings (1992, N.P.S.), The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings (1995, N.P.S.) and The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation, and any subsequent publication on the Secretary's Standards by the N.P.S.

litating Historic Buildings (1992, N.P.S.), The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings (1995, N.P.S.) and The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation, and any subsequent publication on the Secretary's Standards by the N.P.S.

"State Historical Building Code" shall mean Part 8 of Title 24 (California Building Standards Code) of the California Code of Regulations .

"Variance for Historic Resources" is intended to accommodate Historic Resources that are undergoing adaptive reuse and to provide relief from strict compliance with the development standards and/or regulations of Titles 8 and 9 that may impair the ability of a Historic Resource or a contributing

property to a Historic District to be properly used for adaptive reuse and/or to be altered in a manner that will minimize the impact upon its historic character and the surrounding area. (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

(§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

Applications to the Historic Preservation Commission for alterations, additions, relocations, demolitions and new construction and applications for relief from the replacement building requirement under this Title shall be processed according to the standard review procedure of Title 9 , Chapter 2 , Article 10 in this Code.

The Community Development Director shall specify the application requirements for designation of Historic Resources and for reviews of projects to construct, alter, relocate, and demolish. (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

• A. Historic Resource. A Historic Resource is a building, structure, site, object, landscape, sign, or contributing member to a Historic District that is significant in American history, architecture, engineering, archeology or culture and is designated by the City according to the following criteria:

  1. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of the history of the City, Region, State or Nation;

  2. Associated with the lives of persons who are significant in the history of the City, Region, State or Nation;

  3. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a Historic Resource property type, period, architectural style or method of construction, or that is a representation of the work of an architect, designer, engineer, or builder whose work is significant to the City, Region, State or Nation, or that possesses high artistic values that are of City, Regional, State-wide or National significance;

  4. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history of the City, Region, State or Nation.

• B. A Historic Resource designation may include significant public or semi-public interior spaces and features. The criteria used to determine if an interior is significant includes the following:

  1. Historically the space has been open to the public; and

  2. The materials, finishes and/or detailing are intact or later alterations are reversible; and

  3. The plan, layout and features of the space is illustrative of its historic function; or

  4. Its form and features articulates a particular concept of design; or

  5. There is evidence of distinctive craftsmanship.

• C. Historic Signs. A Historic Sign shall include all signs designated historically significant by the Historic Preservation Commission and such sign meets the criteria described in Section 9- 3.1806(A)(3). All other regulations described in Title 9 , Chapter 3 , Article 12 of this Code shall also apply.

• D. Historic District. A Historic District is an area that is geographically defined as possessing a concentration of Historic Resources or a thematically related grouping of properties which contribute to each other and is designated by the City according to the procedures set forth by the National Register of Historic Places Bulletin #21: "Defining Boundaries for National Register Properties" and the following criteria:

  1. The grouping of properties are unified by planned or physical development or a significant and distinguishable entity of Citywide importance;

  2. The components of the properties may lack individual distinction but are important as a collection representing one or more of a defined historic, cultural, development and/or architectural context(s).

(§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

• A. An application for the nomination of a Historic Resource shall be submitted by a subject property owner, a member of the City Council, a member of the Historic Preservation Commission, or the Community Development Director or designee. If the applicant is not the owner of the property, the owner shall be notified within 30 days of submittal of the application by the Community Development Director that an application has been submitted. The Director shall then prepare a designation report, which shall establish if the proposed Historic Resource meets the applicable

criteria for designation, and schedule a public hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission. At any time, the applicant, the property owner, a member of the City Council, a member of the Historic Preservation Commission or the Community Development Director may request that the nomination application be called for review by the Historic Preservation Commission. If an application has been called for review, then a designation report shall be prepared and a public hearing shall be held within 60 days. The property owner shall receive a written notice of the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission at least 10 days in advance of the hearing. Where applicable, the report shall include a map showing the boundaries for the proposed designation and a legal description for the property.

• B. The Historic Preservation Commission shall review the application and designation report and recommend approval of the designation to the City Council or deny the nomination application. A decision by the Historic Preservation Commission to deny the application is final unless appealed in accordance with Section 9-3.1824 or called for review by the City Council. If the Historic Preservation Commission recommends approval of the designation, the nomination shall be forwarded to the City Clerk and scheduled for a noticed public hearing before the City Council within 60 days. The City Council may approve or deny the designation of any Historic Resource nomination.

• C. The Historic Resource designation shall be approved by a declaration of the City Council and executed by the Mayor. Notice of the designation shall be mailed to the owner of record of the designated Historic Resource. The City Clerk shall record the declaration in the Office of the County Recorder.

• D. As an interim protection measure while a Historic Resource designation is pending, no person, owner, or other entity shall undertake a major/minor project on the subject property. If the City Council ultimately disapproves an application for designation of a Historic Resource, the interim protections shall no longer apply.

• (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

• A. Rescission of or amendment to a designation of a Historic Resource shall follow the same procedure as the procedure for designation of a Historic Resource. In rescinding the designation of a Historic Resource, the City Council shall determine that the Historic Resource no longer meets the designation criteria due to findings of fact that:

  1. New information compromises the significance of the property; or

  2. Destruction of the Historic Resource through a catastrophic event has rendered the structure a hazard to the public health, safety or welfare; or

  3. The Historic Resource has been relocated, demolished or removed.

• B. Notice of the rescission of or amendment to a designation shall be mailed to the owner of record of the property. The City Clerk shall file for removal of the recordation with the Office of the County Recorder.

• (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

• A. An application for the nomination of a Historic District shall be submitted by a subject property owner(s), a member of the City Council, a member of the Planning Commission, a member of the

Historic Preservation Commission, or the Community Development Director or designee. The application shall include:

1. A map with the boundaries of the proposed district; and

2. An inventory and photographs of all properties in the district including both contributing and noncontributing properties.

• B. The Community Development Director shall prepare a designation report, which shall establish if the proposed district meets the applicable criteria for designation, and schedule a noticed public hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission. At any time, the applicant, a property owner, a member of the City Council, a member of the Historic Preservation Commission or the Community Development Director may request that the nomination application be called for review by the Historic Preservation Commission. If an application has been called for review, then a designation report shall be prepared and a public hearing shall be held within 60 days. All property owners within the proposed district shall receive written notice of the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission at least 10 days in advance of the hearing.

• C. The Historic Preservation Commission shall review the application and designation report and recommend approval of the designation to the Planning Commission or deny the nomination application. A decision by the Historic Preservation Commission to deny the application is final unless appealed in accordance with Section 9-3.1824 or called for review by the Planning Commission or City Council. If the Historic Preservation Commission recommends approval of the designation, the nomination shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission for a Zoning Map Amendment. The application for a Zoning Map Amendment for a HD (Historic District) overlay zone shall include:

  1. A map with the boundaries of the proposed district;

  2. A legal description of the district;

  3. An inventory of all properties in the district including contributing and noncontributing properties; and

  4. A written report describing how the district meets the criteria for designation and a summary of the characterdefining features of the district.

• D. The Planning Commission shall review the application for a Zoning Map Amendment for a HD overlay zone at a public hearing in compliance with Title 9 Chapter 2 Article 17 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code and recommend to the City Council approval or denial of the Historic District. Applications for a Zoning Map Amendment to designate a Historic District shall be exempt from all fees for amendments to the Zoning Map.

• E. Within 30 days of the decision by the Planning Commission, the Community Development Director shall request that the City Clerk schedule a public hearing by the City Council and shall submit the following documentation to the City Clerk:

1. Recommendations by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning Commission;

   2. A map with the boundaries of the proposed district;

   3. A legal description of the proposed district; and

   4. Designation report for the proposed district describing how it meets the criteria for designation.

• F. The City Clerk shall then schedule a hearing before the City Council. The City Council may approve or deny the application.

• G. The Historic District designation shall be approved by a declaration of the City Council and executed by the Mayor. The City Clerk shall record the declaration in the Office of the County

Recorder. A Zoning Map Amendment shall be adopted for the respective district and preparation of design guidelines will be initiated within a reasonable time period.

• H. Rescission of or amendments to a Historic District overlay shall follow the same procedure for designation of a Historic District.

• (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

• A. From and after the approval of HD overlay zoning by the City Council designating a property or district on the Huntington Park Historic Register, any demolition, relocation, alteration, new construction or any other development within the boundaries of the designated property will be subject to the provisions of the ordinance codified in this article.

• B. The Community Development Department shall establish design guidelines for contributing and noncontributing properties within Historic Districts to offer assistance to property owners and/or their representatives in understanding the physical characteristics that contribute to the significance of the property or district. The guidelines recognize that changes will occur to historic properties for their continued use and functional viability. Their intent is to provide guidance in the planning of alterations and new construction such that the proposed work does not adversely affect the character-defining features and/or diminishes the significance of the historic properties or district. These guidelines will apply to the significant features set forth in the designation report. The guidelines will be used in the review and issuance of "Certificates of No Effect" and "Certificates of Appropriateness."

• C. For designated properties, the provisions and processes of other City codes, ordinances and regulation standards may be modified if it can be demonstrated that the proposed modification(s) will assist to maintain the significance of the historic and architectural character of the property or district.

• D. Designated historic properties will be eligible and have priority to participate in City programs related to financial, developmental, technical or promotional assistance that will serve to maintain, preserve and/or enhance their historic and architectural character.

• (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

• A. Any person, owner or entity applying for a building permit or any other permit for exterior alterations, relocation or development of a property designated on the Huntington Park Historic Register or interior alterations to a property designated with documented significant interior features, will be deemed incomplete unless a Certificate of No Effect or a Certificate of Appropriateness is submitted concurrently. A fee may be charged for the application for a Certificate of No Effect or a Certificate of Appropriateness.

• B. In the event work requiring a Certificate of No Effect or a Certificate of Appropriateness is being performed without such an approval, the City will contact the person performing the work and require that all work cease. If the work continues, the Chief Building Official will issue a Stop Work Order. In the event that work is being performed that is not in accordance with an approved Certificate of No Effect or Certificate of Appropriateness, the Chief Building Official will issue a Stop Work Order.

• C. The provisions for the issuance of Certificates of No Effect or Appropriateness shall not be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repair which does not change the design, materials or, architectural elements or site features of a designated property. Selected activities are exempt

from the review procedures including exterior repainting and paint color selection, and the repair of exterior walls with materials and finishes to match the existing walls.

• D. Criteria and Procedures for Issuance of a Certificate of No Effect.

  1. The Community Development Director or designee shall issue a Certificate of No Effect if:

     • a. It is determined that the work is minor and clearly meets the applicable design guidelines; and/or

     • b. Modifications to the proposed work requested by the City are agreed to by the applicant; and

     • c. The proposed work will not diminish, eliminate or adversely affect the historic character of the subject property or the district in which it is located.

  2. No changes shall be made to the approved plans for which a Certificate of No Effect was issued without resubmittal to the Community Development Director for approval of the changes.

  3. If the Community Development Director or designee determines that the proposed work is not eligible for a Certificate of No Effect, then the property owner must apply for and obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness.

• E. Criteria and Procedures for the Issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness.

  1. The review and decision on the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness will be undertaken by the Historic Preservation Commission. The Community Development Director or designee shall first review the application and if it is determined to be complete, schedule the item for a hearing on the next available meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. Notice of the public hearing will be provided according to the procedure set forth in Title 9.

of Appropriateness will be undertaken by the Historic Preservation Commission. The Community Development Director or designee shall first review the application and if it is determined to be complete, schedule the item for a hearing on the next available meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. Notice of the public hearing will be provided according to the procedure set forth in Title 9.

2. If the project is part of work that requires an Initial Study or Environmental Impact Report, the public hearing will be scheduled before the HPC within 30 days of the completion of the Initial Study or Environmental Impact Report and/or any other requirement by CEQA.

3. Community Development staff will be assigned to review the application materials and prepare a report analyzing how the proposed work conforms with the appropriate guidelines and any other relevant codes or standards and make a recommendation for approval, denial or approval with conditions. In analyzing the project's conformance with building code provisions, the California State Building Code may be applied.

4. The Historic Preservation Commissioner will review the application, staff report and evidence presented at the public hearing to make a decision to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness. The HPC shall approve, deny, approve with conditions or continue the application with specific direction as to what additional information is needed to make a decision to approve or deny the application.

   • a. If the application is approved, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be issued.

   • b. If the application is denied, the owner or applicant can appeal the decision in writing to the City Council within 14 days of the HPC's decision. The City Council will hear the appeal according to the provisions of the Huntington Park Municipal Code Title 1 Chapter 4.

5. All application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall include the following:

   • a. Completed City application forms;

   • b. Three sets of site plan, floor plan and scaled elevations and drawings of the proposed work and its relationship to the designated historic property's buildings, structures, sites and features;

   • c. Written scope of work and narrative description of how the work is in conformance with the applicable design guidelines and length of time estimated to complete the project;

   • d. Accurate representation of all building materials and finishes to be used;

   • e. Photographs and other exhibits as needed to clearly depict location, extent and design of proposed work;

   • f. Application fees.

6. Standards for Consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness.

   • a. The proposed work will be reviewed relative to the elements of placement, orientation, size, scale, massing, proportions, materials, textures, finishes, patterns, details, embellishments and the relationship of these elements to one another which contribute to the historic, architectural, cultural, technological and/or educational significance of the property;

   • b. Conformance with the HPC's adopted guidelines;

• c. For the relocation of historic buildings and structures, the extent to which the new location and its siting recreate the setting and environment associated with the original period of significance for the historic property.

7. A Certificate of Appropriateness will expire one year from the date of issuance unless work is started within that time. No changes shall be made to the approved plans after the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness without resubmittal to the Community Development Director and determination of the necessary approval process for the proposed changes.

(§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

Historic properties are irreplaceable assets of a community. Once demolished they are forever gone and cannot be replaced. Therefore, it is the intent of this section to preserve the historic and architectural resources that have a demonstrated significance to the City of Huntington Park. Consequently these provisions are structured to take reasonable measures to ensure that historic properties are not inadvertently or unnecessarily destroyed and explore all alternatives to their demolition.

• A. No permit shall be issued by the Chief Building Official or designee to demolish a property designated on the Huntington Park Historic Register without a Certificate of Demolition approval.

• B. Upon receipt of an application for demolition the Chief Building Official will refer it to the Community Development Director. Within 14 days of the request the applicant will be provided a written response describing the specific submittal materials needed in addition to the general application information.

• C. The general application for demolition approval will include:

  1. The demolition permit application;

  2. If the building has been determined an imminent hazard, written documentation from the Chief Building Official of this determination;

  3. Narrative text, graphic illustration or other exhibits that the building, structure or object is of no historic or architectural value or importance.

• D. Upon receipt of an application for demolition approval, the Community Development Director shall review that all requested material has been provided, and shall forward the request to the Historic Preservation Commission. If the building, structure or object has been determined to be a threat to

public health, safety, and welfare by the Building Official, then the Director may approve or deny the request.

• E. The demolition request application shall be considered by the Historic Preservation Commission in the following manner:

  1. Within 45 days of submittal of the application, the Director shall prepare a staff report including the original submittal materials and a report analyzing the request.

  2. The Historic Preservation Commission will review the application, staff report and hear evidence presented by the property owners, parties of interest and members of the general public to determine if the criteria for demolition approval have been met. The Historic Preservation Commission shall approve, deny, delay the demolition for a specified period, approve with conditions or continue the application to obtain additional information necessary to consider the demolition request.

  3. If a demolition request is delayed in an attempt to find an alternative to demolition, the City will work:

     • a. With the property owner(s) to determine what types of assistance might be provided by the City to retain the property and/or place it in productive use;

     • b. To investigate methods of acquisition by a private, non-profit or public entity that will preserve the property;

     • c. To make the larger community aware of the impending loss of the historic resources.

At the end of the specified period of time for the delay of demolition, a report will be made to the Historic Preservation Commission and if substantial financial, development or technical assistance has been offered by the City to the property owner or if an offer for purchase at fair market value of the property is refused by the property owner, the application for demolition may be denied.

4. If the demolition request is denied because it does meet the aforementioned criteria, the applicant may request demolition approval based upon a finding of "Economic Hardship" as set forth in this Code.

5. If the demolition request is denied, the owner or applicant may appeal the Historic Preservation Commission's decision in writing to the City Council with 14 days of the HPC's decision. The City Council will hear the appeal according to the provisions of the Huntington Park Municipal Code Title 1 Chapter 4.

6. If a Certificate of Demolition Approval is granted on any basis other than that of imminent hazard to public safety or economic hardship, the Community Development Director or designee will not issue a Certificate of Demolition Approval and the Building Official will not issue a demolition permit until a replacement/reuse plan for the property has been approved by the Historic Preservation Commission.

   • a. The replacement/reuse plan must be in compliance with existing zoning, the City's General Plan, any adopted neighborhood or specific plan for the area and applicable design guidelines.

   • b. Vacant land or non-use will not constitute a valid replacement/reuse plan.

   • c. The Community Development Director or designee will analyze the replacement/reuse plan for its conformance with the aforementioned standards and prepare a report with recommendations for approval, denial or approval with conditions.

   • d. The Historic Preservation Commission will review the replacement/reuse plan and report and make a decision to approve, deny, approve with conditions or continue the matter

with specific instructions as to what information is needed to make a decision on the request.

7. If the replacement/reuse plan is denied, the owner or applicant may appeal the decision of the HPC in writing to the City Council within 14 days of the HPC's decision. The City Council will hear the appeal according to the provisions of the Huntington Park Municipal Code Title 1 Chapter 4.

• F. Demolition by Neglect. It is the intent of this article to address the range of circumstances that affect the preservation of the City's significant historic and architectural resources including loss because of deterioration from lack of maintenance. Whether this occurs unintentionally or deliberately, the end result is the same. Consequently, it is declared that the exterior features of all buildings or structures designated on the Huntington Park Historic Register shall be maintained against decay, deterioration and structural defects and receive reasonable care and upkeep appropriate for their preservation, protection, perpetuation and use.

hether this occurs unintentionally or deliberately, the end result is the same. Consequently, it is declared that the exterior features of all buildings or structures designated on the Huntington Park Historic Register shall be maintained against decay, deterioration and structural defects and receive reasonable care and upkeep appropriate for their preservation, protection, perpetuation and use.

1. Standards for Reasonable Care. The owner, or such other persons who may have legal possession, custody and/or control of a designated property shall, upon written request of the City, repair its exterior features if they are found to be deteriorating, or if their condition is contributing to the deterioration of building or structure's structural integrity or the creation of a hazardous or unsafe condition for life or health. These exterior features include, but are not limited to:

   • a. Deterioration of exterior walls, foundations or other vertical supports that causes leaning, sagging, splitting, listing or buckling;

   • b. Deterioration of flooring or floor supports or other horizontal members that causes leaning, sagging, splitting, listing or buckling;

   • c. Deterioration of external chimneys that causes leaning, sagging, splitting, listing or buckling;

   • d. Deterioration of crumbling exterior plasters or mortars;

   • e. Ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations including broken windows and doors;

   • f. Defective protection or lack of weather protection for exterior walls and roof coverings including lack of paint or weathering due to lack of paint or other protective covering;

   • g. Rotting holes or other forms of decay;

   • h. Deterioration of exterior stairs, porches, handrails, window and door frames, cornices, entablatures, wall facings, ornament, trim and other architectural details that cause delamination, instability, loss of shape and form and crumbling.

2. Enforcement Procedures.

   • a. The Community Development Director may file a petition listing specific defects with the Chief Building Official requesting the correction of defects and/or repairs to designated properties.

   • b. Whenever such a petition is filed, the Chief Building Official shall attempt to make direct personal contact with the owner or other such person having legal possession or custody and/or representative. If personal contact can not be accomplished then written notification of the specific defects and a right to inspect the property will be mailed to the owner or such person having legal possession, custody and/or control and posted at a conspicuous location appropriate to the identified defects. In the written notification the Chief Building Official shall document the nature of the specific defects and corrective action ordered.

omplished then written notification of the specific defects and a right to inspect the property will be mailed to the owner or such person having legal possession, custody and/or control and posted at a conspicuous location appropriate to the identified defects. In the written notification the Chief Building Official shall document the nature of the specific defects and corrective action ordered.

• c. After receiving agreement from the owner, representative or other such persons having legal possession, custody and control of the property for an inspection, the Chief Building Official and the Community Development Director or designee shall conduct an investigation and prepare a written report whether the property requires work to meet the "Standards for Reasonable Care and Upkeep" set forth above.

• d. If the property is found to contain conditions needing corrections, the owner, representative or such persons having legal possession, custody and control of the property will be served within 15 days with a complaint identifying the deficiencies and providing notice that a hearing will be held before the Board of City Commissioners on their next available agenda. The purpose of the hearing is to:

  • i. Receive evidence about the deteriorated conditions;

  • ii. Develop a plan and schedule for undertaking the needed repairs to stabilize the building or structure and arrest further deterioration.

• e. Following such notice and hearing a written determination as to the conditions which need to be addressed will be prepared and the owner or other interested parties will be served with an order to repair those defective elements within a reasonable specified time frame.

• f. If the owner fails to make the necessary repairs within the identified time frame, the City may utilize any available remedy at law to correct the deficiencies that create any hazardous and/or unsafe conditions to life, health or property. The expense of this work can be recorded as a lien on the property.

• (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

• A. Purpose. It is the policy of Huntington Park to respect private property rights. The City recognizes, therefore, that there may be some circumstances in which the operation of this section could create an undue economic hardship. This provision is created to provide property owners with a means of demonstrating that such a hardship exists, and that they should be allowed to demolish a designated historic property because of the hardship. It is the intent of this provision to insure that no private property is taken by a government action without just compensation.

• B. Standards for Obtaining a Certificate of Economic Hardship. Separate standards are established for investment or income producing properties and nonincome producing properties:

  1. Nonincome producing properties shall consist of owner-occupied dwellings or properties owned by institutional, nonprofit organizations or public entities.

  2. The basis to establish economic hardship for an income producing property shall be that a reasonable rate of return cannot be obtained from the property in its present condition or if rehabilitated.

  3. The basis to establish economic hardship for a nonincome producing property shall be found when the property owner demonstrates that the property has no beneficial private or institutional use.

  4. Demonstration of an economic hardship shall not be based on or include any of the following circumstances:

     • a. Willful or negligent acts by the owners;

     • b. Purchase of the property for substantially more than market value;

     • c. Failure to perform normal maintenance and repairs;

     • d. Failure to diligently solicit and retain tenants;

     • e. Failure to provide normal tenant improvements;

     • f. Failure to accept an offer of purchase of the property at fair market value from a party willing to dedicate a Conservation Easement for the preservation of the property.

• C. Procedures for Obtaining a Certificate of Economic Hardship.

  1. Application. The property owner seeking a Certificate of Economic Hardship must provide sufficient information to support the application for a hardship determination. The City shall maintain a written policy statement identifying the types of submittal materials required for the consideration of an application for a Certificate of Economic Hardship. Different submittal materials may be required depending upon the property's use and circumstances. Necessary studies, evaluations and the compilation of required information shall be conducted by the property owner at his or her own expenses.

  2. Administrative Process. Upon receiving a request for an application for a Certificate of Economic Hardship, the Community Development Director shall provide a written response within 15 days describing the submittal materials required to consider the request.

• a. Within five days of the receipt of the application with the required submittal materials, the Community Development Director shall determine if it is complete. If it is determined that the application is not complete, the owner will be notified in writing as to the deficiencies. The Director will take no further steps to process the application until the deficiencies have been remedied.

  - b. An application fee will be set to defray all costs of the review process. 
  
  - c. When the application is complete, the Community Development Director will refer the application to the City Finance Director who will review the application according to the aforementioned standards. Following this review the Finance Director shall prepare a report with the City's response, either approving or denying the request for a Certificate of Economic Hardship. 
  
  - d. If the Finance Director has determined that the standards have been met, then a demolition permit may be issued within 30 days of the granting of the Certificate of Economic Hardship. During that 30 day period, the City may require the property owner to: 
  
     - i. Document the site, structures, buildings or objects that are to be demolished; 
  
     - ii. Salvage building materials, architectural elements or other features deemed valuable for other preservation or restoration activities with the City. 
  
  - e. In the event the City's response concludes that the application does not demonstrate a case for economic hardship, then the application will be set for a public hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission. 
  
     - i. The application, all support materials and the City's report will be provided to the HPC in advance of the hearing. At the hearing the applicant will be provided an opportunity to present his or her application and be represented by counsel. The HPC may approve, deny or approve with conditions the issuance of a Certificate of Economic Hardship. 
  
     - ii. If the request for a Certificate of Economic Hardship request is denied, the owner or applicant may appeal the Historic Preservation Commission's decision in writing to the City Council within 14 days of the HPC's decision. The City Council will hear the appeal according to the provisions of the Huntington Park Municipal Code Title **1** Chapter 4. 
  

• (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

• A. Purpose. A Variance for Historic Resources is intended to accommodate Historic Resources that are undergoing adaptive reuse and to provide relief from strict compliance with the development standards set by this article and the Huntington Park Municipal Code that may impair the ability of a Historic Resource, or contributing property to a Historic District to be properly used for adaptive reuse and/or to be altered in a manner that will minimize the impact upon its historic character and the surrounding area. A property designated under this article as a Historic Resource is allowed for adaptive reuse in compliance with the provisions of this article and the Huntington Park Municipal Code. As used herein, adaptive reuse is a change of use to a new use different from that for which the structure was originally constructed, including, but not limited to, retail uses, commercial uses, etc., as long as such use is in compliance with the applicable zoning, the City's General Plan, any adopted neighborhood or specific plan for the area and applicable design guidelines, except as otherwise provided herein.

• B. Procedures. Variances for Historic Resources shall be processed in the following manner:

  1. An application requesting a Variance for Historic Resources shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development. The Director shall prepare a written report for the request and schedule a noticed public hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission. All property owners shall receive written notice of the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission at least 10 days in advance of the hearing.

  2. The Historic Preservation Commission shall review the application, and recommend approval of the Variance to the Planning Commission or deny the application at a public hearing in compliance with Title 9 Chapter 2 Article 17 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code. If the Historic Preservation Commission recommends approval of the Variance, it shall make the required finding and forward the application to the Planning Commission.

  3. The Planning Commission shall review the application for a Variance for Historic Resources at a public hearing in compliance with Title 9 Chapter 2 Article 17 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code and either approve or deny the Variance for Historic Resources.

  4. The Planning Commission may approve the Variance with or without conditions.

• C. Findings. The approval of a Variance for Historic Resources shall be based on the following findings:

  1. The Variance is necessary to provide for the appropriate use of an existing building, and/or to provide for the design and alteration of a building or site in a manner that will enhance its functional use and utility, including potential adaptive reuse.

  2. The Variance will not prevent the use from being able to adequately function on the site.

  3. The Variance will not adversely impact property within the neighborhoods and Historic District, if it is within a Historic District.

4. The Historic Resource being preserved will retain its integrity as a Historic Resource and any impacts on its historic characteristics shall be minimized.

   5. The Variance will not adversely impact properties or public rights-of-way within a Historic District.

   6. The Variance is the minimum departure from the requirements of this Code.

   7. The Variance would be in conformance with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan and the purpose and intent of any applicable zone or specific plan.

• (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

The Historic Preservation Commission shall review and provide recommendations to the City Council on all projects affecting City-owned Historic Resources, including designated public and semi-public interior spaces. The Historic Preservation Commission shall be notified of a project affecting Cityowned Historic Resources before any plans for it are approved or work commences. (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

• A. Demolition, including demolition by neglect, of any Historic Resource, without compliance with this article is expressly declared to be a nuisance, and shall be abated by reconstructing or restoring the property to its condition prior to the performance of work in violation of this article, or in the case of demolition by neglect, by completing such work as required to stabilize and arrest further deterioration of the property. The owner of the property, within seven days of notice from the Community Development Director or the Director's designee that demolition has been performed or demolition by neglect has occurred in violation of Title 9 Chapter 3 Article 18 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code, as determined by the Building Official, shall be stabilized per the Building and Safety Division requirements and must be reconstructed or restored within six months of the date of such notice. Upon application to the Historic Preservation Commission, the time may be extended by the Historic Preservation Commission if the owner shows the work cannot reasonably be performed within one year. If the owner refuses to perform the necessary work as described above, then the City may, after a duly noticed public hearing, in compliance with Title 9 Chapter 2 Article 17 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code, before the Historic Preservation Commission, cause such stabilization, reconstruction or restoration to be done, and the owner shall reimburse the City for all costs incurred in doing the work. The cost of the work performed by the City shall constitute a lien against the property on which the work is performed. Restoration or reconstruction may only be required when plans or other evidence is available to effect the reconstruction or restoration to the satisfaction of the HPC and Community Development Director.

• B. If a Historic Resource is demolished without a Certificate of Appropriateness, as required by Title 9 Chapter 3 Article 18, no building or construction-related permits shall be issued, and no permits or use of the property shall be allowed, from the date of demolition for a period of five years. For purposes of this section, the demolition shall be presumed to have occurred on the date the City has actual knowledge of the demolition. The owner shall have the burden of proving a different date if one is claimed.

• C. The Community Development Director shall provide notice by certified mail of the applicability of this section to the owner on the rolls of the Tax Assessor, and any other person known to have an interest in the property, as soon as practicable after having knowledge that the provisions of this section are applicable to the property. The date the City first had actual knowledge of the demolition shall be stated in the notice.

• (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

The alteration of a Historic Resource without obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness and required permits, is expressly declared to be a nuisance, and shall be abated by restoring the property to its appearance prior to the performance of the work without the required approval. The owner of the

property shall stop and stabilize the work within seven days of notice from the Community Development Director that alteration has been performed in violation of Title 9 Chapter 3 Article 18 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code. Within six months of the date of notice, the property shall be reconstructed or restored. Upon application to the Historic Preservation Commission, the time may be extended. All restoration shall be performed in accordance with the Secretary's Standards or applicable guidelines. If the owner refuses to perform the restoration, then the City may after a duly noticed public hearing, in compliance with Title 9 Chapter 2 Article 17 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code, before the Historic Preservation Commission cause such reconstruction or restoration to be done and the owner shall reimburse the City for all costs incurred in doing such work. The cost of the work performed by the City shall constitute a lien against the property on which the work is performed. Restoration or reconstruction may only be required when plans or other evidence is available to the City, from which the prior appearance of the building or structure can be determined.

In the event the appearance of the building or structure prior to the unapproved work cannot be determined, the owner shall obtain permits after obtaining Historic Preservation Commission approval in accordance with Title 9 Chapter 3 Article 18 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code. All work authorized by such permits shall comply with the Secretary's Standards or applicable guidelines, and shall be reviewed by the Community Development Director for compliance and in accordance with Title 9 Chapter 3 Article 18 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code. Pursuant to Title 1 Chapter 2 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code, each day the alteration exists without approval or a valid building permit shall constitute a separate offense.

(§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

In order to carry out the purposes of this article, the City Council may, by resolution, adopt a program of economic and other incentives to support the preservation, maintenance and appropriate rehabilitation of the City's significant Historic Resources. Preservation incentives shall be made available to owners of properties that are individually designated Historic Resources or properties that are contributing to designated Historic Districts as follows:

• A. For Historic Resources, the zoning requirement for two covered parking spaces shall be waived if an existing one-car garage contributes to the significance of the property and/or district and it is in good condition or, if deteriorated, it will be returned to good condition as part of the work to add new living space to the residence.

• B. Variances for Historic Resources may be applied to Historic Resources that are individually designated or listed individually by the City and/or in the State or National Register.

• C. Reduction of Planning Administrative Fees. The applicable Planning Administrative Fees shall be 50% of the actual fee at time of issuance.

• D. Mills Act Contracts. The City Council authorizes the use of contracts pursuant to California Government Code Sections 50280 et seq. Such contracts must be approved by the City Council on the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission. The intent of such contracts shall be the continued preservation and restoration of historically designated properties.

  1. The required provisions of a Mills Act Contract shall be all of those provided under State law (Government Code Sections 50281 and 50282 ) including, but not limited to, the following specifications:

     • a. The contract term shall be 10 years minimum, with automatic renewal prior to the expiration of the contract.

     • b. The contract agreement is to assist the preservation of the Historic Resource; therefore, restoration and rehabilitation of the property shall conform to the rules and regulations of the State of California Office of Historic Preservation (Department of Parks and Recreation), the Secretary's Standards, and the State Historical Building Code.

     • c. The owner agrees to permit periodic examination of the interior and exterior of the premises as may be necessary by the County Assessor, the State Department of Parks and Recreation, the State Board of Equalization, and the City to verify the owner's compliance with the contract agreement and to provide any information requested to ensure compliance with the contract agreement.

     • d. The owner shall provide a five year restoration and rehabilitation program indicating proposed improvements to the Historic Resource.

     • e. The benefits and burdens of the contract shall be binding on all successors-in-interest.

     • f. The City shall provide written notice of the contract to the State of California Office of Historic Preservation within 180 days of entering into the contract.

• g. The procedure for notice of non-renewal by the owner or the City, shall be as identified in State law (Government Code Section 50282(a) , (b) , and (c) and Section 50285).

  2. The contract shall state that the City may, in addition to other remedies provided by law, cancel the contract if it determines that the owner has breached any of the conditions of the contract or has allowed the property to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the significance criteria under which it was designated.

• E. Procedures for application and approval of Mills Act Contracts.

  1. An owner of a qualified Historic Resource may file an application for a Mills Act Contract with the City.

  2. Each application shall be accompanied by a complete legal description of the property.

  3. Application forms, as prescribed by the City shall be made available to the property owner of a qualified property who requests the application forms.

  4. All applications shall be evaluated for compliance with criteria that shall include, at a minimum, that the contract will:

     • a. Substantially contribute to the preservation of a designated Historic Resource; enhance opportunities for maintaining or creating affordable housing; or facilitate preservation and maintenance of a property in cases of economic hardship; or

     • b. Support substantial reinvestment in a Historic Resource and rehabilitation of a historic structure in areas where the City is concentrating resources on facade improvements, home rehabilitation, or similar revitalization efforts.

  5. If an application is approved, the City shall prepare a contract according to its standard contract form, which shall be deemed to have all provisions necessary for a Mills Act Contract with the City.

  6. Additional provisions desired by the owner shall be subject to approval by the City.

  7. The contract shall be submitted to the Community Development Department and executed by the Mayor of the City of Huntington Park.

  8. The Council may by Resolution establish an application fee.

• F. Execution and recordation of approved Mills Act Contracts.

  1. Upon approval of a Mills Act Contract, the City and the owner of the property shall execute the agreement on condition that the property owner submit a check to the City made payable to the "Los Angeles County Recorder" in the amount of the required fee for recording the agreement.

  2. The City shall deliver the check and cause a copy of the executed Mills Act Contract to be recorded in the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder no later than 20 calendar days

after execution of the agreement. (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

Pursuant to Title 1 Chapter 2 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code, violation of this article may be charged by the City Prosecutor as misdemeanors, and be punished accordingly. Such criminal penalties are cumulative and not exclusive to any legal or equitable remedies for the violation. (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

• A. In the event a Historic Resource is damaged as a result of a disaster or emergency, such that the Historic Resource is rendered uninhabitable, the City shall determine the level of risk associated with temporary retention of the Historic Resource in a deteriorated state. To the extent feasible, the deteriorated resource shall be fenced or otherwise secured to protect the public from the threat posed by the structure, until such time as the City can determine whether feasible alternatives to demolition exist.

• B. In the event of a Federally declared disaster, the City shall consult with appropriate Federal and State agencies to determine if assistance is available to aid in the preservation of Historic Resources.

• C. Any property which is subject to an exclusive negotiation agreement, owner participation agreement or disposition and development agreement between the Community Development Commission and a third party on or after the effective date of the ordinance adopting this article shall be exempt from the provisions set forth herein.

• (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

The following types of projects are subject to review under this Code: all projects for new construction, exterior alterations, interior alterations which materially affect a structure's appearance from the public right-of-way; and all projects for alterations, additions, relocations, and demolitions of Historic Resources and applications for relief from the Replacement Building Permit requirement according to the procedures of this Code. In addition, the Historic Preservation Commission may delegate other review and approval functions to the Director of Community Development. The extent of review shall be as prescribed by approved design standards.

(§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

The City Council of the City of Huntington Park hereby finds that the alteration or destruction of properties of architectural significance poses a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare, and to the aesthetics, policies and visions for the City of Huntington Park. (§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

The City Council shall by resolution prescribe fees for all applications, reviews and appeals authorized by this Code.

(§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

All appeals under this article not specifically stated, shall be held in accordance with Title 9 Chapter 2, Article 17.

(§ 2, Ord. 789-NS, eff. October 5, 2006, as amended by § 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this article is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this article subsection. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the ordinance codified in this article and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (§ 1, Ord. 862-NS, eff. December 15, 2010)