Ventura Municipal Code Ch. 2.430 Historic Preservation Committee 14

14 Editor’s note(s): Ord. No. 2008-011, adopted July 28, 2008, amended Chapter 2.430 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Chapter 2.430 consisted of Sections 2.430.110 through 2.430.140, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2003-003, adopted April 28, 2003.

Cross reference(s) – Historic downtown Ventura parking and business improvements area, Chapter 4.310; building and construction regulations, Title 12; historic district HD overlay zone, Chapter 24.340; historic preservation regulations, Chapter 24.455.

The director of community development or designee shall serve as the committee secretary and custodian of its records but shall have no vote. (Ord. No. 2008-011, § 1, 7-28-08)

For the five members, qualifications shall be:

A. All members of the historic preservation committee shall have a demonstrated interest in, and knowledge of, the city’s historic preservation and cultural resources, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

B. Professional Categories for Members.

1. Two committee members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of archeology, architecture, history, architectural history, art history planning, or other historic preservation-related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilizations, cultural geography or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community.

2. At least one committee member shall be a professional with experience with historic preservation, in the disciplines of building design, building contractor, or real estate professional.

C. Citizen Category for Members. The remaining two committee members may be lay people who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in the above categories. (Ord. No. 2008-011, § 1, 7-28-08; Ord. No. 2020-023, § 6, 9-28-20; Ord. No. 2021-017, § 3, 12-13-21)

The historic preservation committee shall:

A. Make recommendations concerning the designation of historic districts, landmarks and points of interest significant to the heritage and development of this community in accordance with the standards, definitions, and procedures set forth in this title;

B. Make recommendations to the city council concerning Mills Act contracts pursuant to Chapter 4.108;

C. Upon the request of the community development director, provide recommendations for applications that affect identified or potential historic resources as provided under Title 24; and

D. Upon request of staff or city council, assist with any consideration that involves identified or potential historic resources. (Ord. No. 2008-011, § 1, 7-28-08; Ord. No. 2021-017, § 3, 12-13-21)