Historic homes in Livermore

A certificate of appropriateness application to alter or demolish a historical resource shall be reviewed to ensure compliance with all findings established in LDC Section 9.02.050.

A certificate of appropriateness application to alter or demolish a potential historical resource shall be subject to the following review procedure:

Undertaking the alteration, demolition or partial demolition of a historical resource or potential historical resource without first obtaining the written approval of the review authority, as provided in this chapter;

Concurrently consider the proposed alteration or demolition based on the findings established in LDC Section 9.02.050;

Replacing an exterior architectural feature, including a character-defining feature, with another that matches the design, color, texture, material, and appearance thereof.

Replacing roofing materials not identified as a character-defining feature.

Modifying or removing incidental and appurtenant accessory structures not identified as a character-defining feature.

Modifying landscape or flatwork not identified as a character-defining feature.

Modifying interior features, surfaces, and furnishings not identified as a character-defining feature.

Removing or replacing paint, if not identified as a character-defining feature.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any measures of construction, alteration or demolition of a historical resource necessary to correct or abate the unsafe or dangerous condition of any structure, other feature, or part thereof, which such condition has been declared unsafe or dangerous by the Community Development Department or the fire department.