West Covina Municipal Code § 17-161 Ordinary maintenance and repair

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)

The owner, occupant, or other person in actual charge of a landmark or a building, structure, or improvement that is located within a historic district shall keep in good repair the exterior portions of all such buildings, structures, or improvements, and all interior portions thereof whose maintenance is necessary to prevent deterioration and decay of any exterior improvement or exterior architectural feature.

(Ord. No. 2173, § 1(Exh. A), 3-4-08)