§9227.1 HISTORICAL BUILDING STANDARDS — Ukiah Zoning Code

All proposed modifications to buildings listed on the City’s Historical and Architectural Inventory or buildings that are more than fifty (50) years old shall comply with the standards in Table 13. The age of the building shall be supported by documentation that is acceptable to the review authority (Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, Planning Department).

Table 13: Historical Building Standards

	Table 13: Historical Building Standards
STANDARDS	ALL ZONES	MODIFICATION TO STANDARD

MODIFICATIONS AND DEMOLITION
Additions	New additions shall be designed and constructed so that the character-defining features of the historic building are not radically changed, obscured, damaged, or destroyed in the process of rehabilitation. New design should always be clearly differentiated so that the addition does not appear to be part of the historic resource.	Major Exception
Demolition (as defined by subsection 3016A of this code)	Allowed only with City Council approval consistent with section 3016 of this code.	section 3016 of this code
Facade Modification – Significant	Allowed only with City Council approval consistent with section 3016 of this code.	section 3016 of this code
Improvement – Rehabilitation, Restoration, Preservation, Reconstruction	Reflect a period of the building’s development consistent with its historical, cultural, or architectural importance or interest.	Major Exception
Residential Building – Conversion of Use	Preserve the residential characteristics of the building’s original architecture.	Major Exception
Residential Building – Renovation	Preserve residential characteristics of the building’s original architecture.	Major Exception
Structural Modification – Major	Preserve the building facade if the building cannot be preserved.	Major Exception
STOREFRONTS
Existing Original	Retain original location, proportion, and details.	Major Exception
Restore Original	When the original storefront has been removed or significantly modified, restore the original storefront. The restoration shall be based on documentation of the design of the original storefront. Where no documentation exists, the design may be based on documentation of the design of the storefront for similar buildings of the same era.	Major Exception
New	Where no documentation of the original exists, traditional or modern design and materials may be proposed provided they do not detract from the building or neighboring properties.	Major Exception
Proportions – Original	Maintain when performing a rehabilitation, restoration, preservation or reconstruction.	Major Exception
DOORS
Original – Existing	Original door openings and trim on facades shall be maintained in their unaltered condition.	Major Exception (3)
Original – Restore	When the original door(s) have been relocated, replaced, or modified, doors consistent with the original historic doors may be approved with documentation of the original doors.	Major Exception (3)
Modification to Original	Elimination, addition, or modification of the original size, location, and shape of facade door openings isprohibited.	Major Exception (3)
Replacement – Design	The design of replacement doors shall reflect the character and style of the building.	Major Exception

STANDARDS	ALL ZONES	MODIFICATION TO STANDARD
Replacement – Materials	Replacement of original materials shall be in-kind materials. Replacement of nonoriginal materials shall be compatible with the materials for the building.	Major Exception
WINDOWS
Openings – Elimination and Addition	Elimination of existing and addition of new openings is prohibited on facades and highly visible elevations.	Major Exception (3)
Original	Maintain and repair original openings, trim and anyshutters.	Major Exception
Replacement – Nonoriginal Windows	Modification to the opening is prohibited. When the opening is in its original location, modification of the opening is prohibited. Based on documentation, the opening may be modified or relocated to restore the original window opening(s).	Major Exception
Replacement Materials – Nonoriginal Windows	Shall be compatible with the existing building. Alternate materials may be considered if they are of similar appearance and fit the opening properly.	Major Exception
Replacement – Original Windows	On the facades, the size, dimensions, shape, design, pattern, and materials shall match the original.	Major Exception
Replacement Materials – Original Windows	Materials for the window, trim, and any shutters shall be the same as the original.	Major Exception
AWNINGS AND CANOPIES
Design	Design shall be based on evidence that the design was previously installed on the building and/or is typical for a building of the same style and era.	Major Exception
Lighting	Back lighting and internal illumination are prohibited.	Major Exception
Location	The location shall not cover important architectural features.	Major Exception
Proportion	The proportion shall be designed to fit window openings.	Major Exception
Materials	Materials shall be those typically used for awnings for a building of the specific design and era associated with the building. Typical materials include cloth, metal and wood.	Major Exception
Storefront	The configuration and proportions shall be compatible with the design of the storefront and shall not overpower the building.	Major Exception
SIDING
Masonry	Retain and restore existing siding. Repair siding with in-kind materials.	Major Exception
Masonry – Replacement	Use salvage material to replace siding. When salvage material is not available, new materials shall match the original in size, color,uniformityand texture.	Major Exception
Nonmasonry	Repair and restore existing using the original wood siding or in-kind salvage material. When salvage is not available, new material (such as wood, cement fiber, fiberglass, vinyl), shall match the dimensions, overlap, and surface texture of the original wood siding.	Major Exception

	Table 13: Historical Building Standards

STANDARDS	ALL ZONES	MODIFICATION TO STANDARD
Trim and Details	Do not cover original trim and details.	Major Exception
TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION
Missing Original – Decorative Details	Replicate from documentation of original details. When documentation is not available, replicate based on details from buildings of a similar design and era.	Major Exception
New – Trim and Decorative Elements	Shall not cover original details.	Major Exception
Original – Cornice, Trim and Decorative Elements	On front and side facades, restore and repair in kind. When replacement is necessary, replicate using in-kind materials.	Major Exception
ROOFS AND ROOF LINES
Chimney	Retain original when it contributes to the character of the roof.	Minor Exception
Mechanical and Service Equipment	Locate to eliminate visibility from frontages and public ways.	Minor Exception
New	Retain existing roof slopes and shapes for areas visible from frontages.	Major Exception
New – Modified Slope for a Flat Roof	Allowed for a problem flat roof when not visible from a frontage and does not impact the character of the building.	Minor Exception
RENOVATION FOR ACCESSIBILITY (1)
Lifts and Ramps	Incorporate into another feature, screen with landscape, and/or finish to match the adjoining materials.	Major Exception
Materials – General	Materials shall be compatible with the building’s original materials.	Major Exception
Materials – Handrail	Materials shall be metal or wood. Wire and cable are prohibited.	Major Exception
Materials – Wood	Wood shall be painted or stained to match the building.	Major Exception
Openings and Ramps (2)	Openings and ramps shall be located and designed to minimize impact on the historic and architecturally significant materials and character definingfeatures.	Major Exception
PORCH (Not an approved frontage type – See Table 6 and section 9225.6 of this code)
Original	Retain and repair the original with in-kind materials.	Major Exception
Original – Alterations	Minimize the effects of alterations on the historic character.	Major Exception
Original – Rebuilding	Replicate the original porch design, shape, materials, and details.	Major Exception
Original – Replacement of Missing	Replacement of missing porch is allowed with documentation of the original porch. The replacement porch shall restore the design, shape, materials, and details of the original.	Refer to process for modification to frontage type in Table 6
1. Renovations required to provide accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 2. If access to the primary entrance cannot be provided without degrading the significant architectural features, access should be provided through an alternate entrance. 3. When allowed by major exception, the alterations shall minimize the impact to the historic character of the building.

(Ord. 1139, §2 (Exh. A, 8.010), adopted 2012)

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