Division 13 — (H) Historic Overlay Zone

The preservation of some historic buildings within the City may be threatened by limitations to their modern utility. The intent and purpose of the historic overlay zone is to prevent the destruction or demolition of historic buildings by permitting landmark and historic district buildings to be used for alternative uses. The establishment and application of special zoning regulations for landmark and historic district buildings is also intended to assist in achieving the purpose and intent of the Preservation Ordinance as set forth in Section 10-4.102 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code.

(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996)

Where the historic overlay zone has been imposed, the requirements of the existing land use zone (herein referred to as the "underlying" zone) shall remain in full force and effect in addition to the requirements of the historic overlay zone. Where imposed, the historic overlay zone designation shall be added to the underlying zone designation to establish a new zone designation. The zone of the affected properties shall thereafter be designated on the precise land use plan by the symbol of the underlying zone, followed by a parenthetically enclosed letter "H" or (H). (Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996)

• (a) No property shall be eligible for imposition of the historic overlay zone unless and until such property is designated as a landmark or is within a designated historic district pursuant to Article 2, Chapter 4, Title 10 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code.

• (b) In the event that a property loses its status as a landmark or part of a historic district, the provisions of Section 10-2.1420 of this chapter shall thereafter be rendered inapplicable to such property.

• (Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996)

• (a) In addition to uses permitted in the underlying zone, any use permitted in any zone may be permitted in the historic overlay zone subject to obtaining a conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of Section 10-2.2506 of this chapter (Conditional Use Permits) and subject to the findings in subsection (b) of this section.

• (b) In addition to the criteria contained in Section 10-2.2506 of this chapter, Conditional Use Permits shall be granted pursuant to this section only when all of the following findings are made:

  • (1) The nature and the characteristics of the use are such that it will be compatible with and will not adversely impact the neighborhood and historic district, if a district has been formed;

  • (2) The use is reasonably necessary for the continued preservation of the historically significant building in which it is to be located, and is compatible with the historic

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character of the building. (Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996)

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