Chapter 17.56 — HISTORICAL PRESERVATION (H) OVERLAY ZONE

• A. Purpose. The H overlay zone is established to identify parcels, areas, or structures that are architecturally or historically important, and (may be eligible for benefits offered through the City’s historical preservation program.

• B. Application. The H overlay zone may be applied to areas with any of the following characteristics:

  1. The property is within an area where buildings with pre-1941 architectural styles create a recognizable character.

  2. The property or area contains structures which are good or excellent examples of pre-1941 architecture, were designed by eminent architects or designers, or are community architectural landmarks.

  3. The property or area contains structures that are included in the City’s Master List of Historical Resources.

  4. The property, area, or structure was owned or occupied by someone who had a significant role in the history of the City, region, State, or nation.

Uses shall be regulated as provided in the underlying zone.

Property development standards shall be as established by the underlying zone.

Municipal Code Chapter 14.01 establishes the review procedures for development applications for properties within the H overlay zone.

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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17