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Sec. 17-161. - Ordinary maintenance and repair.

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

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior improvement or exterior architectural feature that does not involve a change in design, material or external appearance thereof, nor does this chapter prevent the alteration, restoration, demolition, removal, or relocation of any such improvement or architectural feature when the public works director certifies to the planning commission that such action is required for the public safety due to an unsafe or dangerous condition and cannot be accomplished under the California Historical Building Code.

(Ord. No. 2173, § 1(Exh. A), 3-4-08)

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▸Contents — West Covina Planning Code
West Covina Planning Code
  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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