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Sec. 17-145. - Expiration of certificate of appropriateness.

West Covina Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · West Covina

A certificate of appropriateness shall lapse and become void thirty-six (36) months (or a shorter period if specified as a condition of approval) from the date of final approval, unless a building permit (if required) has been issued and the work authorized by the certificate has commenced prior to such expiration date and is diligently pursued to completion. Upon request of the property owner, a certificate of

appropriateness may be extended by the planning commission for an additional period of up to twelve (12) months. The planning commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny any request for extension.

(Ord. No. 2173, § 1(Exh. A), 3-4-08)

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  1. Sec. 17-31. - Purpose.
  2. Sec. 17-32. - Definitions.
  3. Sec. 17-41. - Projects subject to requirements.
  4. Sec. 17-42. - Exempt projects.
  5. Sec. 17-51. - Requirements.
  6. Sec. 17-61. - Project screening.
  7. Sec. 17-62. - Art in public places application.
  8. Sec. 17-63. - Completion of requirements.
  9. Sec. 17-71. - Fund created.
  10. Sec. 17-72. - Accounting.
  11. Sec. 17-73. - Use of funds.
  12. Sec. 17-74. - Budget and work program.
  13. Sec. 17-81. - Location.
  14. Sec. 17-82. - Materials.
  15. Sec. 17-83. - Maintenance.
  16. Sec. 17-84. - Artist qualifications.
  17. Sec. 17-85. - Art in public places guidelines.
  18. Sec. 17-101. - Purpose and intent.
  19. Sec. 17-102. - Area of application.
  20. Sec. 17-103. - Definitions.
  21. Sec. 17-111. - Designation criteria.
  22. Sec. 17-121. - Nomination requirements, landmark.
  23. Sec. 17-122. - Minimum eligibility requirements, landmark.
  24. Sec. 17-123. - Nomination requirements, historic district.
  25. Sec. 17-124. - Minimum eligibility requirements, historic dist…
  26. Sec. 17-125. - Delay of work pending hearing.
  27. Sec. 17-126. - Application.
  28. Sec. 17-127. - Notice.
  29. Sec. 17-128. - Owner's withdrawal of consent.
  30. Sec. 17-129. - Commission study and determination.
  31. Sec. 17-130. - Notice of designation, city departments.
  32. Sec. 17-131. - Designation statement.
  33. Sec. 17-132. - Removal of designation: substantial destruction.
  34. Sec. 17-133. - Use of California Historical Building Code.
  35. Sec. 17-141. - Actions requiring certificate of appropriateness.
  36. Sec. 17-142. - Review procedures for certificates of appropria…
  37. Sec. 17-143. - Criteria for approval of certificates of approp…
  38. Sec. 17-144. - Certificate of appropriateness for removal or d…
  39. Sec. 17-145. - Expiration of certificate of appropriateness.
  40. Sec. 17-146. - Revocation of certificate of appropriateness.
  41. Sec. 17-147. - Emergency demolition.
  42. Sec. 17-151. - Appeals.
  43. Sec. 17-152. - Notice of public hearing before the city counci…
  44. Sec. 17-153. - Decision of the city council.
  45. Sec. 17-161. - Ordinary maintenance and repair.
  46. Sec. 17-162. - Duty to keep in good repair.
  47. Sec. 17-171. - Incentive programs.
  48. Sec. 17-181. - Enforcement.
  49. Sec. 17-182. - Penalties.
  50. Sec. 17-201. - Authority.
  51. Sec. 17-202. - Findings and purpose.
  52. Sec. 17-203. - Definitions.
  53. Sec. 17-204. - Establishment of DIFs.
  54. Sec. 17-205. - Calculation and payment of DIFs.
  55. Sec. 17-206. - Exemptions and credit for existing development.
  56. Sec. 17-207. - Fee adjustment.
  57. Sec. 17-208. - Fee revenue accounts.
  58. Sec. 17-209. - Distribution of impact fee funds.
  59. Sec. 17-210. - Periodic review and inflation adjustment.
  60. Sec. 17-211. - Fee refunds.
  61. Sec. 17-212. - Fee revision by resolution.

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