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Sec. 17-147. - Emergency demolition.

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

Structures that are landmarks or included in historic districts that have been severely damaged as a result of an earthquake, fire, or other natural disaster, and which require immediate demolition because the

building presents an imminent threat to public safety, shall be exempt from the provisions of this article. A determination to demolish a structure on such grounds shall be made by the planning commission acting on the advice and recommendation of the public works director. In the absence of a quorum of the planning commission, such a determination may be made by the public works director, or the city manager, in consultation with any available members of the planning commission and the planning department.

(Ord. No. 2173, § 1(Exh. A), 3-4-08)

Secs. 17-148—17-150. - Reserved. DIVISION 5. - APPEALS

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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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