Division 13B.8 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION

A. Purpose

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As a matter of public policy, the recognition, preservation, enhancement, and use of buildings,

structures, landscaping, natural features, and areas within the City having historic, architectural, cultural or aesthetic significance are required in the interest of the health, economic prosperity,

cultural enrichment and general welfare of the people. This Division (Historic Preservation) is

designed to:

1. Protects and enhances the use of buildings, structures, natural features, and areas, which are

reminders of the City’s history, or which are unique and irreplaceable assets to the City and its

neighborhoods, or which are worthy examples of past architectural styles;

2. Develops and maintains the appropriate settings and environment to preserve these buildings,

structures, landscaping, natural features, and areas;

3. Enhances property values, stabilize neighborhoods and/or communities, render property

eligible for financial benefits, and promote tourist trade and interest;

4. Fosters public appreciation of the beauty of the City, of the accomplishments of its past as

reflected through its buildings, structures, landscaping, natural features, and areas;

5. Promotes education by preserving and encouraging interest in cultural, social, economic,

political and architectural phases of its history;

6. Promotes the involvement of all aspects of the City’s diverse neighborhoods in the historic

preservation process; and

7. Ensures that all procedures comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

B. Applicability

1. General

This Division (Historic Preservation) applies to any project within a Historic Preservation

Overlay Zone (HPOZ).

2. Exemptions

This Division (Historic Preservation) does not apply to the following:

a. The correction of Emergency or Hazardous Conditions where the Department of Building

and Safety, the Los Angeles Housing Department, or other enforcement agency has

determined that emergency or hazardous conditions currently exist and the emergency

or hazardous conditions must be corrected in the interest of the public health, safety

and welfare. When feasible, the Department of Building and Safety, Los Angeles Housing

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Department, or other enforcement agency should consult with the Director on how to

correct the hazardous condition, consistent with the goals of the HPOZ. However, any

other work shall comply with the provisions of this Division (Historic Preservation) .

b. Department of Public Works improvements located, in whole or in part, within an HPOZ:

i. Where the Director finds:

a) That the certified Historic Resources Survey for the HPOZ does not identify any

contributing elements located within the right-of-way and/or where the right-ofway is not specifically addressed in the approved Preservation Plan for the HPOZ;

and

b) Where the Department of Public Works has completed the CEQA review of the

proposed improvement, and the review has determined that the improvement is exempt from CEQA, or will have no potentially significant environmental impacts.

ii. The relevant Historic Preservation Board shall be notified of the project, given a

description of the project, and an opportunity to comment.

c. Work authorized by an approved Historical Property Contract by the City Council.

d. Where a building, structure, landscaping, natural feature or lot has been designated as

a City Historic-Cultural Monument by the City Council, unless proposed for demolition.

However, those properties with federal or state historic designation which are not

designated as City Historic-Cultural Monuments or do not have a City Historical Property

Contract are not exempt from review under this Division (Historic Preservation) .

e. Where work consists of repair to existing structural elements and foundations with no

physical change to the exterior of a building.

f. Where work consists of interior alterations that do not result in a change to an exterior

feature.

g. Where the type of work has been specifically deemed exempt from review as set forth in

the approved Preservation Plan for a specific HPOZ.

3. Authority of Cultural Heritage Commission Not Affected

Nothing in this Division (Historic Preservation) supersedes or overrides the Cultural Heritage

Commission’s authority as provided in Sec. 22.171, et seq. of the LAAC.

4. Publicly Owned Property

The provisions of this Division (Historic Preservation) shall apply to any building, structure,

landscaping, natural feature or lot within an HPOZ, which is owned or leased by a public entity

to the extent permitted by law.

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C. Definitions

The following definitions apply to this Division (Historic Preservation) :

Addition. An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.

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Alteration. Any exterior change or modification of a building, structure, Landscaping, Natural Feature

or lot within a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone including but not limited to changing exterior paint color, removal of significant trees or Landscaping, installation or removal of fencing, and similar projects, and including street features, furniture or fixtures.

Building Coverage. The area of a parcel covered by buildings measured from the outside of the

exterior perimeter of a building, including covered porches, patios, and any detached or attached

accessory structures. Building Coverage does not include uncovered areas such as paved parking,

driveways, walkways, steps, terraces, decks, and porches; or roof overhangs and architectural

projections not intended for shelter or occupancy.

Certificate of Appropriateness. An approved certificate issued for the construction, Additions over

established thresholds outlined in Sec. 13B.8.4., Demolition, Reconstruction, Alteration, removal,

or relocation of any publicly or privately owned building, structure, Landscaping, Natural Feature, or lot within a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone that is identified as a Contributing Element in the Historic Resources Survey for the zone, including street features, furniture or fixtures.

Certificate of Compatibility. An approved certificate issued for the construction of a new building

or structure on a lot, Demolition, or building replacement of an element, identified as Non Contributing, or not listed, in the Historic Resources Survey for the zone.

Contributing Element. Any building, structure, Landscaping, Natural Feature identified on the Historic

Resources Survey as contributing to the Historic significance of the Historic Preservation Overlay

Zone, including a building or structure which has been altered, where the nature and extent of the

Alterations are determined reversible by the Historic Resources Survey.

Cultural. Anything pertaining to the concepts, skills, habits, arts, instruments or institutions of a given

people at any given point in time.

Demolition. The removal of more than 50 percent of the perimeter wall framing, the removal of more

than 50 percent of the roof framing, or the substantial removal of the exterior of a facade in the

Street-Visible Area.

Historic. Any building, structure, Landscaping, Natural Feature, or lot, including street features,

furniture or fixtures, which depicts, represents or is associated with persons or phenomena which significantly affect or which have significantly affected the functional activities, heritage, growth or

development of the City, State, or Nation.

Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ). Any area of the City containing buildings, structures,

landscaping, Natural Features or lots having Historic, architectural, cultural or aesthetic significance and designated as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone under the provisions of this

Division.

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Historical Property Contract. A contract between an Owner or Owners of a Historical-Cultural

Monument or a Contributing Element and the City, which meets all requirements of California

Government Code, Sec. 50281 and 50282 and Sec. 19.140 et seq. of the LAAC.

Historic Resources Survey. A document, which identifies all contributing and non-contributing

buildings, structures and all contributing Landscaping, Natural Features and lots, individually or collectively, including street features, furniture or fixtures, and which is certified as to its accuracy

and completeness by the Cultural Heritage Commission.

Landscaping. The design and organization of landforms, hardscape, and softscape, including individual

groupings of trees, shrubs, groundcovers, vines, pathways, arbors, etc.

Maintenance & Repair. Any work done to correct the deterioration, decay of, or damage to a building,

structure or lot, or any part thereof, including replacement in- kind where required, and which

does not involve a change in the existing design, materials, or exterior paint color.

Monument. Any building, structure, Landscaping, Natural Feature, or lot designated as a City Historic

Cultural Monument.

Natural Feature. Any significant tree, plant life, geographical or geological feature identified

individually or collectively on the Historic Resources Survey as contributing to the cultural or Historic significance of the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone.

Non-Contributing Element. Any building, structure, Natural Feature, lot, or Landscaping, that is

identified in the Historic Resources Survey as a Non-Contributing element, or not listed in the

Historic Resources Survey.

Owner. Any person, association, partnership, firm, corporation or public entity identified as the holder

of title on any property as shown on the records of the City Engineer or on the last assessment roll

of the County of Los Angeles, as applicable. For purposes of this Division, “Owner” also refers to an appointed representative of an association, partnership, firm, corporation, or public entity which is

a recorded owner.

Project. The Addition, Alteration, construction, Demolition, Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, relocation,

removal, or Restoration of the exterior of any building, structure, Landscaping, Natural Feature, or

lot, within an HPOZ, except as provided under Subsection B.2. (Applicability; Exemptions) of this

Section . A Project may or may not require a building permit, and may include but not be limited to changing exterior paint color, removal of significant trees or Landscaping, installation or removal of fencing, replacement of windows and/or doors which are character-defining features of

architectural styles, removal of features that may or may not have a building permit, or changes to

public spaces and similar activities.

Reconstruction. The act or process of reproducing by new construction the exact form, features and

details of a vanished building, portion of a building, structure, landscape, Natural Feature, or object as it appeared at a specific period of time, on its original or a substitute lot.

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Rehabilitation. The act or process of returning a property to a state of utility, through repair or

Alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions or features of the property which are significant to its Historical, architectural and cultural values.

Renter. Any person, association, partnership, firm, corporation, or public entity which has rented or

leased a dwelling unit or other structure within an HPOZ for a continuous time period of at least

three years. For purposes of this Division, the “renter” also refers to an appointed representative of an association, partnership, firm, corporation, or public entity which is a renter.

Restoration. The act or process of accurately recovering the form, features and details of a property

as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of later work or by the

replacement of missing earlier work.

Right-of-Way. The dedicated area that includes roadways, medians, and/or sidewalks.

Street Visible Area. Any portion of the front, side, and rear facades that can be seen from any adjacent

street, alley, or sidewalk, or that would be visible but are currently obstructed by landscaping,

fencing, or freestanding walls. It also includes undeveloped portions of the lot where new

construction would be visible from the adjacent street or sidewalk; facades that are generally

visible from non-adjacent streets due to steep topography; or second stories visible over adjacent

one story structures.

D. Historic Preservation Board Establishment and Duties

1. Establishment

A Historic Preservation Board is established by this Section for each HPOZ. A Historic

Preservation Board may serve two or more HPOZs in joint name and administration. HPOZs

may have separate individual Preservation Plans administered under one Historic Preservation

Board. Each Historic Preservation Board shall have, as part of its name, words linking it to its

area(s) of administration and distinguishing it from all other boards.

2. Composition

A Historic Preservation Board shall be comprised of five members. Where a Historic

Preservation Board serves two or more HPOZs, the Historic Preservation Board shall be

comprised of seven members. At least three members shall be Renters or Owners of property

in the HPOZ(s), with a Renter or property Owner representative from each HPOZ on the Historic Preservation Board. If an HPOZ is established for an area insufficient in size to provide

for a Historic Preservation Board whose members meet the requirements of this Subsection,

for appointment purposes only, the area may be expanded to include the community plan

area in which the HPOZ is located. If a Historic Preservation Board still cannot be comprised

of members who meet the requirements of this Subsection, the Director shall assume all the

powers and duties otherwise assigned to the Historic Preservation Board for the HPOZ(s), until

a Historic Preservation Board can be established.

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3. Term of Membership

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Members of the Historic Preservation Board serve for a term of four years. Members of the

Historic Preservation Board whose terms have expired may continue to serve on the Historic

Preservation Board until their replacements are appointed.

4. Appointment of Members.

a. All members shall have demonstrated a knowledge of, and interest in, the culture,

buildings, structures, historic architecture, history and features of the area encompassed

by the HPOZ and, to the extent feasible, shall have experience in historic preservation. The

appointing authorities are encouraged to consider the cultural diversity of the HPOZ in

making their appointments. Appointees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority

and the appointment may be rescinded at any time prior to the expiration of a member’s

term. To the maximum extent practicable, members shall be appointed as follows:

b. If a Historic Preservation Board serves two or more HPOZs in joint name and

administration, a Renter or property Owner representative shall be appointed for each

HPOZ the Historic Preservation Board serves.

c. If the HPOZ(s) is/are located in more than one council district, the appointment shall be

made by the Councilmember representing the greatest land area in the HPOZs.

d. The Historic Preservation Board shall consider appointee suggestions from the Certified

Neighborhood Council representing the district in which the HPOZ(s) is/are located.

In cases where the HPOZ(s) is/ are located in an area represented by more than one

Neighborhood Council, the appointee suggestions shall be made by the Neighborhood

Council representing the greatest land area in the HPOZ(s). in those HPOZs containing no Certified Neighborhood Councils, or if, after notification of a vacancy by the Planning

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Department, the Certified Neighborhood Council fails to make suggestions within 45 days, or at least one Certified Neighborhood Council meeting has been held, whichever occurs first, the Historic Preservation Board may make its appointment without delay.

5. Vacancies

In the event of a vacancy occurring during the term of a member of the Historic Preservation Board, the same body or official, or their successors, who appointed the member shall make

a new appointment. The new appointment shall serve a 4-year term beginning on the date of appointment. Where the member is required to have specified qualifications, the vacancy shall be filled with a person having these qualifications. If the appointing authority does not make

an appointment within 60 days of the vacancy, the President of the City Council shall make

a temporary appointment to serve until the appointing authority makes an appointment to

occupy the seat or for a period of no more than one year.

6. Expiration of Term

Upon expiration of a term for any member of the Historic Preservation Board, the appointment for the next succeeding term shall be made by the same body or official, or their successors,

which made the previous appointment. No member of a Historic Preservation Board shall

serve more than two consecutive 4-year terms.

7. Historic Preservation Board Member Performance

Historic Preservation Board members are expected to regularly attend scheduled Historic

Preservation Board meetings and fully participate in the powers and duties of the Historic

Preservation Board. Appointees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and the

appointment may be rescinded at any time prior to the expiration of a member’s term. A board

member with more than three consecutive unexcused absences or eight unexcused absences

in a year period from regularly scheduled meetings may be removed by the appointing

authority. Excused absences may be granted by the Historic Preservation Board chair. If a

board member accrues unexcused absences, the Historic Preservation Board shall notify the

appointing authority.

8. Organization and Administration.

a. Each Historic Preservation Board shall schedule regular meetings at fixed times within

the month with a minimum of two meetings a month. Meetings may be canceled if no

deemed complete applications are received at least three working days prior to the next

scheduled meeting.

b. There shall be at least one meeting a year.

c. The Historic Preservation Board shall establish rules, procedures and guidelines as it may

deem necessary to properly exercise its function.

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d. The Historic Preservation Board shall elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson who shall

serve for a 1-year period. The Historic Preservation Board shall designate a Secretary who

shall serve at the Historic Preservation Board’s pleasure.

e. For a 5-member Historic Preservation Board, three members is a quorum. For a Seven

member Historic Preservation Board, four members is a quorum. Decisions shall be

determined by majority vote of the Historic Preservation Board.

f. Public minutes and records shall be kept of all meetings and proceedings showing the attendance, resolutions, findings, determinations and decisions, including the vote of each

member.

g. To the extent possible, the staff of the Department of City Planning may assist the Historic

Preservation Board in performing its duties and functions.

9. Power and Duties

When considering any matter under its jurisdiction, the Historic Preservation Board has the

following power and duties:

a. To evaluate any proposed changes to the boundaries of the HPOZ it administers and make

recommendations to the City Planning Commission, Cultural Heritage Commission and

City Council.

b. To evaluate any Historic Resources Survey, resurvey, partial resurvey, or modification

undertaken within the HPOZ it administers and make recommendations to the City

Planning Commission, Cultural Heritage Commission and City Council.

c. To study, review and evaluate any proposals for the designation of Historic-Cultural

Monuments within the HPOZ it administers and make recommendations to the Cultural

Heritage Commission and City Council, and to request that other City departments

develop procedures to provide notice to the Historic Preservation Boards of actions

relating to Historic-Cultural Monuments.

d. To evaluate applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Certificates of Compatibility

and make recommendations to the Director or the Area Planning Commission.

e. To encourage understanding of and participation in historic preservation by residents,

visitors, private businesses, private organizations and governmental agencies.

f. In pursuit of the purposes of this Division, to render guidance and advice to any Owner

or occupant on construction, Demolition, Alteration, removal or relocation of any

Monument or any building, structure, Landscaping, Natural Feature or lot within the HPOZ

it administers. This guidance and advice shall be consistent with approved procedures

and guidelines, and the Preservation Plan, or in absence of a Plan, the guidance and

advice shall be consistent with the Secretary of interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and

Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.

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g. To tour the HPOZ it represents on a regular basis, to promote the purposes of this Division

and to report to appropriate City agencies matters which may require enforcement action.

h. To assist in the updating of the Historic Resources Survey for the HPOZ using the criteria

in Sec. 13B.8.2.B.3 (Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Designation; initiation; Historic

Resources Survey) .

i. To make recommendations to decision makers concerning facade easements, covenants,

and the imposition of other conditions for the purposes of historic preservation.

j. To make recommendations to the City Council concerning the utilization of grants and

budget appropriations to promote historic preservation.

k. To assist in the preparation of a Preservation Plan, which clarifies and elaborates upon

these regulations as they apply to the HPOZ, and which contains the elements listed in

Sec. 13B.8.3.B.2. (Preservation Plan Adoption/Amendment; initiation; Elements) .

10. Conflict of Interest

No Historic Preservation Board member shall discuss with anyone the merits of any matter

pending before the Historic Preservation Board other than during a duly called meeting of the

Historic Preservation Board or subcommittee of the Historic Preservation Board. No member

shall accept professional employment on a case that has been acted upon by the Historic

Preservation Board in the previous 12 months or is reasonably expected to be acted upon by

the Historic Preservation Board in the next 12 months.

E. Enforcement

1. Inspections and Violations

a. The Department of Building and Safety, the Housing Department, or any successor

agencies, whichever has jurisdiction, shall make all inspections of properties which are in

violation of this Division when apprised that work has been done or is required to be done

pursuant to a building permit.

b. Violations, the correction of which do not require a building permit, shall be investigated

and resolved jointly by the Planning Department, the Department of Building and

Safety, the Los Angeles Housing Department, or any successor agencies, whichever has

jurisdiction, and if a violation is found, the Planning Department may then request the

Department of Building and Safety, the Los Angeles Housing Department or any successor

agencies to issue appropriate orders for compliance.

c. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this Division is subject to the

provisions of Sec. 11.00 (m) (Provisions Applicable to Code) of this Code. The Owner of the property in violation shall be assessed a minimum inspection fee, as specified in Sec.

98.0412 (Inspection Fees) of this Code for each site inspection. No building permit shall

be cleared by the Planning Department while an outstanding violation exists, regardless of

whether a building permit is required or not for the violation.

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2. Demolition of Buildings Without a Permit

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If a Contributing Element or Non-Contributing Element, or a portion thereof, is Demolished or relocated without benefit of a building permit and Certifcate of Appropriatenessi or Certifcate i of Compatibility approvals pursuant to Sec. 13B.8.6.E. (Certificate of Appropriateness

(Demolition, Removal, or Relocation); Standards for Review and Required Findings) and Sec. 13B.8.7.D.4. (Certificate of Compatibility for Non-Contributing Elements; Decision), the matter

shall be reviewed by the Director as provided in Subdivision 3.c. (Preliminary Evaluation of

Demolition or Relocation Without Permit; Procedures) below.

3. Preliminary Evaluation of Demolition or Relocation Without Permit

a. Purpose

The purpose of this Subdivision is to require the documentation of the loss of historic

features as a result of unpermitted construction or Demolition activities, relocation,

neglectful ownership, or man-made disaster.

b. Prohibition

Where all or portions of a Contributing Element or Non-Contributing Element have

been Demolished or relocated without the necessary approvals, the provisions of Sec. 13B.8.6.E. (Certificate of Appropriateness (Demolition, Removal, or Relocation); Standards for Review and Required Findings) or Sec. 13B.8.7.D.4. (Certificate of Compatibility for

Non-Contributing Elements; Decision), shall not apply. Upon completion of a Preliminary

Evaluation of Demolition or Relocation without Permit, and Sec. 91.106.4.1(10) proceedings

by the Department of Building and Safety, an application for Certifcate of Appropriatenessi

or Certificate of Compatibility shall be reviewed in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 13B.8.5. (Certificate of Appropriateness (Construction, Addition, Alteration, or Reconstruction)), Sec. 13B.8.6. (Certificate of Appropriateness (Demolition, Removal, or Relocation)), and Sec. 13B.8.7. (Certificate of Compatibility for Non-Contributing Elements),

whichever is applicable.

c. Procedures

i. Evaluation

The Director or his or her designee can initiate review on the Demolition or relocation

of a structure, in whole or in part, commenced prior to the issuance of a building

permit. During the investigation, all work on the site shall cease and an order to

comply shall be issued per Subsection E.1 (Enforcement; inspections and Violations) of

this Section . Review by the Director shall include, but is not limited to: documentation

of the structure(s) as it(they) existed at the time of the Historic Resources Survey,

permit history research, site visits, documentation of the loss of building features, identification of salvageable features, and evaluation of the demolition’s impact on the

historic resource.

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ii. Evaluation Fees

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Fees for the preliminary evaluation will be assessed pursuant to Chapter I. (General

Provisions and Zoning), Article 9 (Fees) for lots subject to Chapter I., or Article 15. (Fees)

of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) for lots subject to this Chapter.

d. Notice

A copy of the evaluation shall be mailed to the Department of Building and Safety, the applicant, the Historic Preservation Board, Council office, and any other interested parties.

e. Proceedings per LAMC Section 91.106.4.1(10)

i. Upon completion of the evaluation, the matter shall be referred to the Department of

Building and Safety for investigation and enforcement pursuant to Sec. 91.106.4.1(10)

of this Code. The Department of Building and Safety shall be authorized to withhold development permits on said property for five years if it determines that demolition

occurred in violation of the Sec. 91.106.4.1(10) of this Code. Any person who has failed to comply with the provisions of Sec. 13B.8.6.E. (Certificate of Appropriateness

(Demolition, Removal, or Relocation); Standards of Review and Required Findings) or Sec. 13B.8.7.D.6. (Certificate of Compatibility for Non-Contributing Elements; Decision; Certificates of Compatibility for the Demolition of Non-Contributing Elements) is

subject to the provisions of Sec. 11.00 (l) (Provisions Applicable to Code) of this Code.

ii. During the Sec. 91.106.4.1(10) of this Code proceedings and the five year penalty

period, the property owner is responsible for protecting any features of the original

structure, which remain intact, securing the property from vandalism and theft, and

keeping the property free of other nuisances.

4. Injunctive Relief

Where it appears that the Owner, occupant or person in charge of a building, structure,

Landscaping, Natural Feature, lot or area within an HPOZ threatens, permits, is about to do

or is doing any work or activity in violation of this Division, the City Attorney may apply to an

appropriate court for a temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or

other or further relief as appears appropriate.

F. Relation to Other Provisions of the Zoning Code

When the City Council establishes, adds land to, eliminates land from or repeals in its entirety an

HPOZ, this Division does not abrogate any other provision of this Code. Any portion of a street

that is located within an HPOZ(s) or shares a boundary with an HPOZ(s), is not subject to the street

dedication and/or improvement requirements as set forth in Chapter I. (General Provisions and

Zoning), Sec. 12.37 A.-C. (Highway and Collector Street Dedication and Improvement) and Chapter

I. (General Provisions and Zoning) Sec. 17.05 (Design Standards) for lots subject to Chapter I., or

Div. 10.1. (Street Dedication and Improvement) and Sec. 11.1.3. (Subdivision Design Standards) of

this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) for lots subject to this Chapter, unless requested by the Director.

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However, the existing sidewalk(s) shall comply with any accessibility guidelines within the public

right-of-way that are adopted to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. When it appears that there is a conflict, the most restrictive requirements of this Chapter or Chapter I.

(General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code apply, except for a requirement in this Division that

would compromise public safety if enforced.

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A. Applicability

1. This Section applies to the establishment, boundary change,

or repeal of a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ).

2. The processing of an initiation or an application to establish,

change the boundaries of or repeal an HPOZ shall conform

to all the requirements of Sec. 13B.1.4. (Zone Change) and the

following additional requirements.

B. Initiation

1. By City Council, City Planning Commission, Director of

Planning, or Cultural Heritage Commission

In addition to the provisions of Sec. 13B.1.4. (Zone Change),

the Cultural Heritage Commission may initiate proceedings to

establish, repeal, or change the boundaries of an HPOZ. Upon

initiation by City Council, the City Planning Commission, the

Director, or the Cultural Heritage Commission, a Historic

Resources Survey shall be prepared, pursuant to Subdivision 3.

(Historic Resources Survey) below.

2. By Application

a. Owners or Renters of property within the boundaries

of the proposed or existing HPOZ may initiate the

establishment of an HPOZ.

b. A Historic Resources Survey shall not be prepared for a

proposed HPOZ until the Planning Department verifies

that the application contains the signatures of at least 75

percent of the Owners or lessees of property within the

proposed district.

c. Applications initiated by Owners or Renters are not

complete until the requirements of Paragraph b. above are met and the Cultural Heritage Commission certifies

a Historic Resources Survey for the proposed HPOZ

pursuant to Subsection D. (Decision) of this Section .

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Each HPOZ shall have a Historic Resources Survey, which identifies all Contributing Elements and Non-Contributing Elements and is certified as to its accuracy and

completeness by the Cultural Heritage Commission.

b. Context Statement

In addition to the requirements above, the Historic Resource Survey shall also include a context statement supporting a finding establishing the relation between the physical environment of the HPOZ and its history, thereby allowing the identification of Historic

features in the area as Contributing or Non-Contributing. The context statement shall represent the history of the area by theme, place, and time. It shall define the various Historical factors which shaped the development of the area. It shall define a period of significance for the HPOZ, and relate Historic features to that period of significance. It

may include, but not be limited to, Historical activities or events, associations with Historic

personages, architectural styles and movements, master architects, designers, building

types, building materials, landscape design, or pattern of physical development that influenced the character of the HPOZ at a particular time in history.

c. Finding of Contribution

For the purposes of this Section, no building, structure, Landscaping, or Natural Feature shall be considered a Contributing Element unless it is identified as a Contributing

Element in the Historic Resource Survey for the applicable HPOZ. Features designated as

Contributing shall meet one or more of the following criteria:

i. Adds to the Historic architectural qualities or Historic associations for which a property is significant because it was present during the period of significance, and possesses Historic integrity reflecting its character at that time;

ii. Owing to its unique location or singular physical characteristics, represents an

established feature of the neighborhood, community or city; or

iii. Retaining the building, structure, Landscaping, or Natural Feature, would contribute

to the preservation and protection of a Historic place or area of Historic interest in the

City.

d. Modification of a Previously Certified Historic Resources Survey

The City Council, City Planning Commission, or Director may find that a previously certified Historic Resource Survey needs to be modified, and may call for a revision, re-survey, or partial re-survey to a previously certified survey. Modifications, including

boundary changes, re-surveys, partial re-surveys, and minor corrections of a previously certified Historic Resources Survey shall be processed as follows:

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i. Revisions involving a boundary change, expansion, or contraction of an HPOZ shall be certified by the Cultural Heritage Commission as to the accuracy of the survey, and

shall be forwarded to the City Planning Commission for recommendation and the City Council for final action.

ii. Revisions involving a re-survey or partial re-survey of an existing HPOZ shall be

certified by the Cultural Heritage Commission as to the accuracy of the survey, and shall be forwarded to the City Planning Commission for final action.

iii. The correction of technical errors and omissions in a previously certified Historic

Resource Survey can be made by the Director based on input from the Historic

Preservation Board and the Cultural Heritage Commission or its designee.

e. Application Procedure for Redesignation of an individual Property in a Certified

Historic Resources Survey (Technical Correction)

i. Application form and Contents

To apply for a technical correction to a previously certified Historic Resources Survey pursuant to Paragraph d.iii. above, an applicant shall file an application with the

Department of City Planning, on a form provided by the Department, and include

all information required by the instructions on the application. Prior to deeming the

application complete, the Director shall advise the applicant of the processes to be

followed and fees to be paid. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Director

shall review all documents submitted and may approve or deny a technical correction.

ii. Application Fees

The application fees for a Property Survey Redesignation are set forth in Chapter I.

(General Provisions and Zoning), Article 9 (Fees) for lots subject to Chapter I., or Article

15. (Fees) of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) for lots subject to this Chapter.

C. Notice

1. Notice of Public Hearing

a. The following notice is required for the public hearing held prior to a recommendation:

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b. If the mailed notice does not result include at least 20 different owners of at least 20

different lots other than the subject property, then the notification radius will increase in

increments of 50 feet until that number of owners and lots are within the expanded area.

D. Decision

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

2. Cultural Heritage Commission Determination

a. The Cultural Heritage Commission shall certify each Historic Resources Survey as to its

accuracy and completeness, and the establishment of or change in boundaries of an

HPOZ upon:

i. A majority vote; and

ii. A written finding that structures, landscaping, and natural features within the HPOZ

meet one or more of criteria in Subsection B.3.c. (Initiation; Historic Resources Survey)

of this Section .

b. The Cultural Heritage Commission shall act within 45 days from the date of the submission

to the Commission. This time limit may be extended for a specified further time period if

the Cultural Heritage Commission requests an extension, in writing, from the City Planning

Commission.

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determination, comments, and any related files to the City Planning Commission for

recommendation.

3. City Planning Commission Approval

a. The City Planning Commission shall make its report and recommendation to approve,

approve with changes, or disapprove the establishment, repeal, or change to the

boundaries of an HPOZ, pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.4.D. (Zone Change; Decision) .

b. However, notice of a public hearing will be given in the manner specified in Subsection C.

(Notice) of this Section .

c. The Director and the City Planning Commission may recommend conditions to be

included in the initial Preservation Plan for a specific HPOZ, as appropriate to further the

purpose of this Section .

4. City Council

a. The City Council may approve or disapprove the establishment, repeal, or change in the

boundaries of an HPOZ.

b. The City Council may require that a specific HPOZ not take effect until a Preservation Plan

for the HPOZ is approved by the City Planning Commission.

E. Standards for Review and Required Findings

1. In approving a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone designation, the City Planning Commission

and City Council shall find that the proposed boundaries are appropriate and make the findings of contribution required in Subsection B.3.c. (Initiation; Historic Resources Survey) of

this Section .

2. The City Planning Commission shall also carefully consider the Historic Resources Survey and

the determination of the Cultural Heritage Commission.

F. Scope of Decision

1. Once an HPOZ has been adopted, all projects within the HPOZ must comply with the

procedures in this Division.

2. All projects within HPOZs, except as exempted in Sec. 13B.8.1.B.2. (General Provisions;

Applicability; Exemptions), shall be submitted in conjunction with an application, if necessary,

to the Department of City Planning on a form provided for that purpose.

3. Upon receipt of an application, the Director shall review a request and find whether the project

requires:

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b. A Certificate of Compatibility, pursuant to Sec. 13B.8.7. ;

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c. Is eligible for review under Conforming Work on Contributing Elements, pursuant to Sec.

13B.8.4. ; or

d. Conforming Work on Non-Contributing Elements, pursuant to Sec. 13B.8.4.

4. All questions of Street Visible Area are determined by Department of City Planning staff.

5. If multiple applications are received resulting in a significant cumulative impact to a Structure

or feature in the Street Visible Area, a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi or Certifcate of i

Compatibility may be required for additional work.

G. Appeals

There is no appeal.

H. Modification of HPOZ Designation

The establishment or boundary change of an HPOZ may be modified or repealed by following the

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A. Applicability

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This Section applies to the adoption of Preservation Plans. A Preservation Plan clarifies and elaborates upon the “HP”

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individual HPOZs. A Preservation Plan is used by the Director,

Historic Preservation Board, property Owners and residents in the

application of preservation principles within an HPOZ.

B. Initiation

1. Preparation

The Historic Preservation Board shall make a draft

Preservation Plan available for review and comment to

property Owners and Renters within the HPOZ.

a. If a Historic Preservation Board exists, it will prepare the

Preservation Plan with the Director’s assistance. Historic

preservation groups may also assist in this effort.

b. If no Historic Preservation Board exists, or has yet to be

appointed, the Director may create a working committee

of diverse neighborhood stakeholders to prepare a

Preservation Plan for the HPOZ. The Director will consult

with the Councilmember(s) representing the HPOZ. This

committee does not have any duties beyond preparing

the Preservation Plan.

2. Elements

A Preservation Plan shall contain the following elements:

a. A mission statement;

b. Goals and objectives;

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Historic Preservation Overlay Zone process overview, and work exempted from review, if

any, and delegation of Historic Preservation Board authority to the Director, if any;

d. The Historic Resources Survey;

e. A brief context statement which identifies the Historic, architectural and cultural

significance of the HPOZ;

f. The Secretary of the interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation;

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g. Design guidelines for Rehabilitation or Restoration, Additions, Alterations, infill and

the form of single and multi-family residential, commercial and other non-residential

buildings, structures, and public areas. The guidelines shall use the Secretary of the

interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings;

and

h. Preservation incentives and adaptive reuse policies, including policies concerning adaptive

reuse projects permitted under the Class 1 Conditional Use Permit regulations (see

Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 X.12 for lots subject to Chapter I.).

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lots other than the subject property, the notification radius will increase in increments of

50 feet until that number of owners and lots are encompassed within the expanded area.

D. Decision

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

2. Decision Maker

The City Planning Commission is the initial decision maker.

3. Public Hearing

a. A draft Preservation Plan shall be set for a public hearing before the City Planning

Commission or a Hearing Ofcerfi designated by the City Planning Commission, with notice given in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section .

b. If a Hearing Ofcerfi is designated, the Hearing Ofcerfi shall submit a written report with

conclusions and recommendations to the City Planning Commission after the hearing concludes. The report shall be submitted within a period of time fixed by the Commission.

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Preservation Plan within 45 days of its submission to the Commission. Upon action, or failure

to act, the Cultural Heritage Commission shall transmit its recommendation, if any, comments, and any related files to the City Planning Commission.

5. Decision

The City Planning Commission shall render the initial decision within 75 days of the

Preservation Plan being submitted.

E. Standards for Review

In approving a Preservation Plan Adoption or Amendment, the City Planning Commission shall

consider whether the Preservation Plan is reasonable, including:

1. Whether the policies, guidelines and standards are consistent with the General Plan,

community plan, or any Specifc Plani ;

2. Whether the document is internally consistent;

3. Whether the document is consistent with sound planning principles;

4. Whether the document is consistent with state and federal law; and

5. Any other factors the Commission deems appropriate.

F. Scope of Decision

The Preservation Plan, Guidelines and Standards are in addition to those set forth in this Chapter

or Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code, and any other relevant ordinances and

do not convey any rights not otherwise granted under the provisions and procedures contained in those Chapters and other relevant ordinances, except as specifically provided in this Section .

G. Appeals

There is no appeal.

H. Modification of Preservation Plan

1. Review

After approval by the City Planning Commission, the Historic Preservation Board shall review a Preservation Plan at least every five years, or as needed.

2. Modifications

Any modifications to a Preservation Plan resulting from the review shall be processed pursuant

to the provisions of Subsections B. (Initiation) - F. (Scope of Decision) of this Section .

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A. Applicability

1. General

a. This Section applies to the review of Conforming Work on

contributing elements and non-contributing elements.

b. Conforming Work may fall into two categories: Major

Conforming Work and Minor Conforming Work.

c. This Section requires Conforming Work on contributing

elements for some projects which may, or may not,

require a building permit, including, but not limited to, changing exterior paint color, removal of significant

trees (for contributing elements), removal of trees (for

non-contributing elements), removal of landscaping,

installation or removal of fencing, window and door

replacement, changes to public spaces, and similar

projects.

2. Conforming Work on Contributing Elements

a. Conforming Work meeting the criteria and thresholds set

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Appropriateness set forth in Sec. 13B.8.5. (Construction,

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Relocation)) .

b. Where the project consists of the demolition of a detached garage, porte cochere, carport,

storage building, tool or garden shed, or animal keeping use structure:

i. The Director shall review the request and determine whether it qualifies for review

under Conforming Work, based on at least one of the following considerations:

a) It can be demonstrated that the structure was built outside of the Period of

Significance for the HPOZ through building permits, or where building permits do

not exist, through Sanborn Fire insurance Maps or historic records or photographs.

b) The demolition of the structure will not degrade the status of the lot as a

contributing element in the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone.

c) The demolition will not affect the integrity and development pattern of the district

as a whole.

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building, tool or garden shed, or animal-keeping use structure that does not meet one

or more of the above criteria is reviewed pursuant to Certifcate of Appropriatenessi

provisions (see Sec. 13B.8.5. (Construction, Addition, Alteration, or Reconstruction) and

Sec. 13B.8.6. (Demolition, Removal, or Relocation) ).

3. Conforming Work on Non-Contributing Elements

Conforming Work meeting the criteria and thresholds set forth in this Subsection does not require Certificates of Compatibility set forth in Sec. 13B.8.7. (Certificate of Compatibility for

Non-Contributing Elements) .

4. Failure to Meet Conforming Elements Criteria

a. If an application fails to conform to the criteria of Conforming Work on Contributing

Elements, an applicant may elect to file for review under the Certifcate of Appropriatenessi

procedure pursuant to Sec. 13B.8.5. (Construction, Addition, Alteration, or Reconstruction)

and Sec. 13B.8.6. (Demolition, Removal, or Relocation) ).

b. If an application fails to conform to the criteria of Conforming Work on Non-Contributing

Elements, an applicant may elect to file for review under the Certificate of Compatibility procedure pursuant to Sec. 13B.8.7. (Certificate of Compatibility for Non-Contributing

Elements) .

B. Initiation

1. Application, form and Contents

To apply for Conforming Work, an owner shall file an application with the Department of City

Planning and include all information required by the instructions on the application. Prior to

deeming the application complete, the Director shall determine and, if necessary, advise the

applicant of the processes to be followed and fees to be paid.

2. Application Fees

The application fees for Major Conforming are set forth in Chapter I. (General Provisions and

Zoning), Article 9 (Fees) for lots subject to Chapter I., or Article 15. (Fees) of this Zoning Code

(Chapter 1A) for lots subject to this Chapter. Minor Conforming Work does not require an

application fee.

C. Notice

1. Notice of Public Hearing

There is no public hearing required for a Review of Conforming Work, and therefore no notice

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D. Decision

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

2. Decision Maker

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Pursuant to Sec. 13B.8.2.F.3. (Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Designation; Scope of

Decision), the Director shall forward applications for Conforming Work to the Historic Preservation Board for conformance review and sign off. The Historic Preservation Board may delegate its review authority to the Director as specified in the Preservation Plan approved for

the HPOZ.

3. Meeting and Decision

a. Time to Act

The Historic Preservation Board shall act on a request for Conforming Work at its next

agendized Historic Preservation Board meeting within 21 days of the Director deeming an

application complete, unless the applicant and the Director mutually agree in writing to an

extension of time. Applications reviewed under Conforming Work shall be agendized by

the Historic Preservation Board.

b. Certification

The Historic Preservation Board shall review and sign off a request for Conforming Work if it finds that the work meets the criteria as set forth in Subsection A.2.b. (Applicability;

Conforming Work on Contributing Elements) of this Section and Subsection E. (Standards

for Review and Required Findings) of this Section . The Historic Preservation Board

does not have the authority to impose conditions on Conforming Work. If the Historic Preservation Board finds that the work does not meet the criteria, it shall specify in writing

as to why.

c. Failure to Act

The applicant may request a transfer of jurisdiction to the Director if the Historic

Preservation Board fails to act within 21 days.

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1. Conforming Work on Contributing Elements

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A request for Conforming Work on Contributing Elements shall be reviewed for conformity

with the Preservation Plan for the HPOZ, or if none exists, the Secretary of interior’s Standards

for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, and at least one of

following conditions:

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A request for Conforming Work on Non-Contributing Elements shall be reviewed for

conformity with the Preservation Plan for the HPOZ, and at least one of following conditions:

F. Scope of Decision

See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .

G. Appeals

There is no appeal.

H. Modification of Entitlement

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This Section requires the issuance of a Certifcate of i

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Reconstruction) for:

a. Any project affecting a contributing element, except as set

forth in Paragraph 3. (Conforming Work) below.

b. A Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Construction, Addition,

Alteration, or Reconstruction) is required for some

projects, which may, or may not, require a building

permit. Examples include changing exterior paint color,

removing signifcant treei s or landscaping, installing or

removing fencing, window and door replacement which are character-defining features of architectural styles,

changes to public spaces, and similar projects. However,

an applicant not approved under Sec. 13B.8.4. (Review of Conforming Work) may elect to file for a Certifcate of i

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action pursuant to Sec. 13B.8.6., a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi shall be based on the

existing conditions of the Historic Resource prior to the demolition, removal, or relocation.

c. No Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Construction, Addition, Alteration, or Reconstruction)

shall be approved unless the plans for the construction, alteration, addition, or

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Alteration, or Reconstruction) for the ordinary Maintenance & Repair of any exterior

architectural feature of a property within an HPOZ, which does not involve a change in

design, material, color, or outward appearance.

b. Work meeting the criteria for Conforming Work on Contributing Elements shall not require

a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi .

4. Other City Approvals

The activities listed in Paragraph 1. (General) above require a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi

(Construction, Addition, Alteration, or Reconstruction) in addition to other City approvals

(building permits, variances, etc.) or other legal requirements, such as California Public

Resources Code, Sec. 5028, which may be required.

B. Initiation

1. The applicant shall submit:

a. Any plan for the construction, Addition, Alteration, or Reconstruction of a building,

structure, Landscaping, or Natural Feature; or

b. Any combination of the above designated as Contributing in the Historic Resources Survey

for an HPOZ.

2. The plans shall be submitted to the Department of City Planning in conjunction with an

application, on a form provided for that purpose.

3. The application fees for a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Construction, Addition, Alteration,

or Reconstruction) shall be as set forth in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Article

9 (Fees) for lots subject to Chapter I., or Article 15. (Fees) of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) for

lots subject to this Chapter.

C. Notice

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3. Referral

Upon an application being deemed complete by the Director, one copy each of the

application and relevant documents shall be mailed by the Department of City Planning to

both the Cultural Heritage Commission and to each Historic Preservation Board Member of

the HPOZ for evaluation.

4. Public Hearing

Before making its recommendation to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove an

application pursuant to this Section for a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Construction,

Addition, Alteration, or Reconstruction), the Historic Preservation Board shall hold a public hearing on the matter, giving notice in the manner specified in Paragraph C. (Notice) above.

5. Cultural Heritage Commission & Historic Preservation Board Recommendations

a. The Cultural Heritage Commission (or its designee) and the Historic Preservation Board

shall submit their recommendation to the Director as to whether the Certificate should be

approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved.

b. In the event that the Cultural Heritage Commission or Historic Preservation Board does

not submit their recommendations within 30 days of the postmarked date of the mailing

from the City Planning Department, the Cultural Heritage Commission or Historic

Preservation Board shall be deemed to have forfeited all jurisdiction in the matter and the Certificate may be approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved as filed. The applicant

and the Director may mutually agree in writing to a longer period of time for the Historic

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b. Any approval, conditional approval, or denial shall include written findings in support.

7. Time to Act

The Director shall render a determination on any Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Construction,

Addition, Alteration, or Reconstruction) within 75 days after the application is deemed

complete, unless the applicant and the Director mutually consent in writing to a longer period.

8. Transmittal

A copy of the determination shall be mailed to the applicant, the Historic Preservation

Board, the Cultural Heritage Commission, and any other interested parties. No Certifcate of i

Appropriateness shall be deemed approved or issued until the appeal period has expired or

until any appeal has been resolved.

E. Standards for Review and Required Findings

In making a determination on a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Construction, Addition, Alteration,

or Reconstruction), the Director or Area Planning Commission (on appeal) shall consider the

following:

1. If no Preservation Plan exists, whether the project complies with Standards for rehabilitation

approved by the United States Secretary of the interior considering the following factors:

a. Architectural design;

b. Height, bulk, and massing of buildings and structures;

c. Lot coverage and orientation of buildings;

d. Color and texture of surface materials;

e. Grading and site development;

f. Landscaping;

g. Changes to natural features;

h. Antennas, satellite dishes and solar collectors;

i. Off-street parking;

j. Light fixtures and street furniture;

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n. Whether the project protects and preserves the historic and architectural qualities and the

physical characteristics, which make the building, structure, landscaping, or natural feature

a contributing element of the Preservation Zone.

2. If a Preservation Plan exists, whether the project complies with the approved Preservation Plan

for the HPOZ.

F. Scope of Decision

See Sec. 13.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .

G. Appeals

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

2. Decision Maker

The Area Planning Commission is the appellate decision maker.

3. Filing

a. An appeal may be filed by the applicant, any aggrieved party, the Mayor, or a member of

the City Council. Unless a Historic Preservation Board member is an applicant, they may

not appeal any initial decision of the Director as it pertains to this Section .

b. An appeal shall be filed in triplicate, and the Planning Department shall forward a copy of

the appeal to the Historic Preservation Board and the Cultural Heritage Commission.

4. Public Hearing

Before acting on any appeal, the Area Planning Commission shall set the matter for hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Paragraph C. (Notice) above.

5. Appellate Decision

a. The Area Planning Commission may grant, conditionally grant, or deny the appeal.

b. The Area Planning Commission shall render its decision within 75 days after the expiration

of the appeal period or within an additional period as may be agreed upon by the applicant

and the appellate body.

c. The failure of the Area Planning Commission to submit a timely decision shall be deemed a

denial of the appeal, and the original action on the matter shall become final.

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conform to the original approved project, then the applicant shall resubmit the project for a

new Certifcate of Appropriatenessi .

2. Modification Procedure

To modify an approved Certifcate of Appropriatenessi, an applicant shall submit to the Department of City Planning plans, building elevations, or details of the proposed modification

and any additional information determined necessary for conformance review. The Director may forward proposed modifications to the Historic Preservation Board and/or the Cultural

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1. General

This Section requires the issuance of a Certifcate of i

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a. The Demolition, relocation or removal of any contributing

building, structure, Landscaping, or Natural Feature,

except as set forth in Paragraph 3. (Conforming Work)

below; or

b. Any combination of the above designated as Contributing

in the Historic Resources Survey for an HPOZ.

2. Prohibition

a. No person shall cause the Demolition, relocation or

removal of any building, structure, Landscaping, or

Natural Feature designated as contributing in the Historic

Resources Survey for an HPOZ unless a Certifcate of i

Appropriateness (Demolition, Removal, or Relocation) is

approved for that action pursuant to this Section, with the

exception of Conforming Work on Contributing Elements

(which shall not require a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi ).

b. If the event that Demolition, removal, or relocation occurs

without a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Demolition,

Removal, or Relocation) having been approved for

that action pursuant to this Section, a Certifcate of i

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of the Historic Resource prior to the Demolition, removal,

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unless the plans for the Demolition, relocation, or removal conform to the provisions of

this Section .

3. Conforming Work

a. This Section does not require a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Demolition, Removal, or

Relocation) for the ordinary Maintenance & Repair of any exterior architectural feature of

a property within an HPOZ, which does not involve a change in design, material, color, or

outward appearance.

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b. Work meeting the criteria for Conforming Work on Contributing Elements does not require

a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi .

4. Other City Approvals

The activities listed in Subdivision 1. (General) above require a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi

(Demolition, Removal, or Relocation) in addition to other City approvals (building permits,

variances, etc.) or other legal requirements, such as California Public Resources Code, Sec.

5028, which may be required.

B. Initiation

1. The applicant shall submit:

a. Any plan for the Demolition, removal, or relocation of a building, structure, Landscaping,

or Natural Feature; or

b. Any combination of the above designated as Contributing in the Historic Resources Survey

for an HPOZ.

2. The plans shall be submitted to the Department of City Planning in conjunction with an

application, on a form provided for that purpose.

3. The application fees for a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Demolition, Removal, or Relocation)

shall be as set forth in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Article 9 (Fees) for lots

subject to Chapter I., or Article 15. (Fees) of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) for lots subject to

this Chapter.

C. Notice

1. Notice of Public Hearing

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3. Referral

Upon an application being deemed complete by the Director, one copy each of the

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both the Cultural Heritage Commission and to each Historic Preservation Board Member for

the HPOZ for evaluation.

4. Public Hearing

Before making its recommendation to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove an

application pursuant to this Section for a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Demolition, Removal,

or Relocation), the Historic Preservation Board shall hold a public hearing on the matter, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) above.

5. Cultural Heritage Commission & Historic Preservation Board Recommendations

a. The Cultural Heritage Commission (or its designee) and the Historic Preservation Board

shall submit their recommendations to the Area Planning Commission as to whether the Certificate should be approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved.

b. In the event that the Cultural Heritage Commission or Historic Preservation Board does

not submit their recommendations within 30 days of the postmarked date of the mailing

from the City Planning Department, the Cultural Heritage Commission or Historic

Preservation Board shall be deemed to have forfeited all jurisdiction in the matter and the Certificate may be approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved as filed. The applicant

and the Director may mutually agree in writing to a longer period of time for the Historic

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a. The Area Planning Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove a

Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Demolition, Removal, or Reconstruction).

b. Any approval, conditional approval, or denial shall include written findings in support.

7. Time to Act

The Area Planning Commission shall render a determination on any Certifcate of i

Appropriateness (Demolition, Removal, or Relocation) within 75 days after the application

is deemed complete, unless the applicant and the Director mutually consent in writing to a

longer period.

8. Transmittal

A copy of the determination shall be mailed to the applicant, the Historic Preservation

Board, the Cultural Heritage Commission, and any other interested parties. No Certifcate of i

Appropriateness (Demolition, Removal, or relocation) shall be deemed approved or issued until

the appeal period has expired or until any appeal has been resolved.

E. Standards for Review and Required Findings

1. No Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Demolition, Removal, or Relocation) shall be issued for

Demolition, removal, or relocation of any contributing building, structure, Landscaping,

Natural Feature or Lot within an HPOZ that is designated as a Contributing Element unless the

Owner can demonstrate to the Area Planning Commission that the Owner would be deprived

of all economically viable use of the property.

2. In making a determination on a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Demolition, Removal, or

Relocation), the Area Planning Commission or City Council (on appeal) shall consider any

evidence presented concerning the following:

a. An opinion regarding the structural soundness of the structure and its suitability for

continued use, renovation, Restoration, or Rehabilitation from a licensed engineer or architect who meets the Secretary of the interior’s Professional Qualification Standards

as established by the Code of Federal Regulation, 36 CFR Part 61. This opinion shall

be based on the Secretary of the interior’s Standards for Architectural and Engineering

Documentation with Guidelines;

b. An estimate of the cost of the proposed Alteration, construction, Demolition, or removal

and an estimate of any additional cost that would be incurred to comply with the

recommendation of the Historic Preservation Board for changes necessary for it to be

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c. An estimate of the market value of the property in its current condition; after completion

of the proposed Alteration, construction, Demolition, or removal; after any expenditure

necessary to comply with the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Board for

changes necessary to approve a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi ; and, in the case of a

proposed Demolition, after renovation of the existing structure for continued use; and

d. In the case of a proposed Demolition, an estimate from architects, developers, real estate

consultants, appraisers, or other real estate professionals experienced in Rehabilitation

as to the economic feasibility of Restoration, renovation, or Rehabilitation of any existing

structure or objects. This includes tax incentives and any special funding sources, or

government incentives, which may be available.

3. In a case where Demolition, removal, or relocation of any Contributing Element, without

a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi (Demolition, Removal, or Relocation) has occurred, this Subsection does not apply. Procedures in Sec. 13B.8.5. (Certificate of Appropriateness

(Construction, Addition, Alteration, or Reconstruction)) and/or Sec. 13B.8.1.E. (General

Provisions; Enforcement) apply.

F. Scope of Decision

See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decisions) .

G. Appeals

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

2. Decision Maker

The City Council is the appellate decision maker.

3. Filing

a. An appeal may be filed by the applicant, any aggrieved party, the Mayor, or a member of

the City Council. Unless a Historic Preservation Board member is an applicant, he or she

may not appeal any initial decision of the Director as it pertains to this Section .

b. An appeal shall be filed in triplicate, and the Planning Department shall forward a copy of

the appeal to the Historic Preservation Board and the Cultural Heritage Commission.

4. Public Hearing

Before acting on any appeal, the City Council shall set the matter for hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) above.

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period or within an additional period as may be agreed upon by the applicant and the

appellate body.

c. The failure of the City Council to submit a timely decision shall be deemed a denial of the

appeal, and the original action on the matter shall become final.

H. Modification of Entitlement

1. Modification of an Approved Certificate of Appropriateness

Once a Certifcate of Appropriatenessi becomes effective, the Director shall review any subsequent proposed modification to the project. The Director shall approve the modification if he or she finds the modification to be substantially in conformance to the original approved project. If the Director finds that the proposed modification does not substantially conform

to the original approved project, then the applicant shall resubmit the project for a new

Certifcate of Appropriatenessi .

2. Modification Procedure

To modify an approved Certifcate of Appropriatenessi, an applicant shall submit to the Department of City Planning plans, building elevations, or details of the proposed modification

and any additional information determined necessary for conformance review. The Director may forward proposed modifications to the Historic Preservation Board and/or the Cultural

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Purpose. The intent of this Section is to ensure compatibility of non contributing elements with the character of the HPOZ and to ensure

that any construction or demolition work is undertaken in a manner

that does not impair the essential form and integrity of the historic

character of its environment.

A. Applicability

1. General

A request for a Certificate of Compatibility shall be reviewed

for conformity with the Preservation Plan for the HPOZ and

shall consist of at least one of following project types:

a. Where the project on a non-contributing element does

not qualify as Conforming Work;

b. Where a structure is constructed or demolished in a street

visible area on a lot designated as a non-contributing

element; or

c. Where structures not dating from the HPOZ’s period

of significance are replaced or relocated onto a lot

designated as a non-contributing element.

2. Prohibition

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that action pursuant to this Section .

b. Additions and alterations may be exempt from this Section provided they meet the criteria

in Sec. 13B.8.4. (Review of Conforming Work) .

c. No Certificate of Compatibility shall be approved unless the plans for the construction,

demolition, alteration, addition, relocation, or removal conform to the provisions of this Section . Any approval, conditional approval, or denial shall include written justification pursuant to Subsection E. (Standards for Issuance of a Certificate of Compatibility for New

Building Construction or Replacement, and the Relocation of Buildings or Structures Not Dating from the Preservation Zone’s Period of Significance Onto a Lot Designated as a

Non-Contributing Element) of this Section .

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a. Other types of work solely involving Non-Contributing Elements, including the relocation

of buildings or structures dating from the HPOZ’s period of significance onto a lot

designated as a Non- Contributing Element, are eligible for review under Conforming

Work on Non-Contributors as set forth in Sec. 13B.8.4. (Review of Conforming Work) .

b. The Director shall review a request, pursuant to Sec. 13B.8.2.F. (Historic Preservation

Overlay Zone Designation; Scope of Decision) and find whether the application is eligible

for Conforming Work on Non-Contributors as outlined in Sec. 13B.8.4. (Review of

Conforming Work) or requires a Certificate of Compatibility.

c. An applicant not approved under Sec. 13B.8.4. (Review of Conforming Work) may elect to

file for a Certificate of Compatibility.

4. Other City Approvals

The requirements for a Certificate of Compatibility are in addition to other City approvals

(building permits, variances, etc.) and other legal requirements, such as Public Resources Code, Sec. 5028, which may be required. The time periods specified above may be extended,

if necessary, with the written mutual consent of the applicant and the Director.

B. Initiation

1. Plans shall be submitted, in conjunction with an application, to the Department of City

Planning upon a form provided for that purpose.

2. Upon an application being deemed complete by the Director, one copy of the application

and relevant documents shall be mailed by the Department of City Planning to each Historic

Preservation Board member of the HPOZ for evaluation.

3. The application fees for a Certificate of Compatibility are set forth in Chapter I. (General

Provisions and Zoning), Article 9 (Fees) for lots subject to Chapter I., or Article 15. (Fees) of this

Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) for lots subject to this Chapter.

C. Notice

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3. Referral

Upon an application being deemed complete by the Director, one copy each of the

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both the Cultural Heritage Commission and to each Historic Preservation Board member of

the HPOZ for evaluation.

4. Public Hearing

Before making its recommendation to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove an

application pursuant to this Section for a Certificate of Compatibility, the Historic Preservation Board shall hold a public hearing on the matter, giving notice in the manner specified in

Subsection C. (Notice) above.

5. Cultural Heritage Commission & Historic Preservation Board Recommendations

a. The Cultural Heritage Commission (or its designee) and the Historic Preservation Board

shall submit their recommendation to the Director as to whether the Certifcate of i

Compatibility should be approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved.

b. In the event the Cultural Heritage Commission or the Historic Preservation Board does

not submit its recommendations within 30 days of the postmarked date of mailing of the

application from the City Planning Department, the Cultural Heritage Commission or the

Historic Preservation Board shall forfeit all jurisdiction. The applicant and the Director may

mutually agree in writing to a longer period of time for the Historic Preservation Board to

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6. Certificates of Compatibility for the Demolition of Non-Contributing Elements

a. After notice pursuant to Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section and a hearing, the

Historic Preservation Board shall submit its comments on a request to Demolish a

Non-Contributing Element, considering the impact(s) of the Demolition of the Non Contributing Element to the essential form and integrity of the Historic character of its

surrounding built environment within 30 days of the postmarked date of mailing of the

application from the City Planning Department. In the event the Historic Preservation

Board does not submit its comment within 30 days, the Historic Preservation Board shall

forfeit all jurisdiction. The applicant and the Director may mutually agree in writing to a

longer period of time for the Historic Preservation Board to comment.

b. In a case where Demolition of any Non-Contributing Element, without a Certifcate i

of Compatibility for the Demolition of Non-Contributing Elements or permit has

occurred, Paragraph 5.a. (Cultural Heritage Commission and Historic Preservation Board

Recommendations) above does not apply. Procedures in Subsections A. (Applicability) - G.

(Appeals) of this Section and/or Sec. 13B.8.1.E. (General Provisions; Enforcement) apply.

7. Decision

a. The Director shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove a Certifcate of i

Compatibility.

b. Any approval, conditional approval, or denial shall include written findings in support.

8. Time to Act

The Director shall render a determination on any Certificate of Compatibility within 75 days

after the application is deemed complete, unless the applicant and the Director mutually

consent in writing to a longer period.

9. Transmittal

A copy of the determination shall be mailed to the applicant, the Historic Preservation Board,

and any other interested parties. No Certificate of Compatibility shall be deemed approved or

issued until the time period for appeal has expired.

E. Standards for Issuance of a Certificate of Compatibility for New Building

Construction or Replacement, and the Relocation of Buildings or Structures Not Dating from the Preservation Zone’s Period of Significance Onto a Lot Designated as a Non-Contributing Element

In making a determination on a Certificate of Compatibility, the Director or Area Planning

Commission (on appeal) shall consider each of the following:

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1. If no Preservation Plan exists, whether the following aspects of the project do not impair the

essential form and integrity of the historic character of its surrounding built environment,

considering the following factors:

a. Architectural design;

b. Height, bulk, and massing of buildings and structures;

c. Lot coverage and orientation of buildings;

d. Color and texture of surface materials;

e. Grading and lot development;

f. Landscaping;

g. Changes to natural features;

h. Steps, walls, fencing, doors, windows, screens, and security grills;

i. Yards and setbacks;

j. Off street parking;

k. Light fixtures and street furniture;

l. Antennas, satellite dishes and solar collectors; or

m. Signs; and

2. New construction shall not destroy historic features or materials that characterize the

property. The design of new construction shall subtly differentiate the new construction from

the surrounding historic built fabric, and shall be contextually compatible with the massing,

size, scale, and architectural features of nearby structures in the HPOZ; or

3. Whether the project complies with the Preservation Plan approved by the City Planning

Commission for the HPOZ.

F. Scope of Decision

See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .

G. Appeals

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

2. Decision Maker

The Area Planning Commission is the appellate decision maker.

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a. An appeal may be filed by the applicant, any aggrieved party, the Mayor, or a member of

the City Council. Unless a Historic Preservation Board member is an applicant, he or she

may not appeal any initial decision of the Director as it pertains to this Section .

b. An appeal shall be filed in triplicate, and the Planning Department shall forward a copy of

the appeal to the Historic Preservation Board and the Cultural Heritage Commission.

4. Public Hearing

Before acting on any appeal, the Area Planning Commission shall set the matter for hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) above.

5. Appellate Decision

a. The Area Planning Commission may grant, conditionally grant, or deny the appeal.

b. The Area Planning Commission shall render its decision within 75 days after the expiration

of the appeal period or within an additional period as may be agreed upon by the applicant

and the appellate body.

c. Failure of the Area Planning Commission to submit a timely decision shall be deemed a

denial of the appeal, and the original action on the matter shall become final.

H. Modification of Entitlement

1. Modification of an Approved Certificate of Compatibility

Once a Certificate of Compatibility becomes effective, any subsequent proposed modification to the project shall require review by the Director, who shall approve the modification if he or she finds the modification to be substantially in conformance with the original approved project. If the Director finds that the proposed modification does not substantially conform

to the original approved project, then the applicant shall resubmit the project for a new

Certificate of Compatibility.

2. Modification Procedure

To modify an approved Certificate of Compatibility, an applicant shall submit to the Department of City Planning plans, building elevations, or details of the proposed modification

and any additional information determined necessary for conformance review. The Director may forward proposed modifications to the Historic Preservation Board and/or the Cultural

Heritage Commission’s designee for consultation.

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