What rules apply to a historic home in Rancho Cucamonga?

Rancho Cucamonga's code: More than 50 years old, or on the inventory of historic resources. (Demolition permits: the planning director first reviews whether the property qualifies as a historic landmark.) (§ 17.18.070); A certificate of appropriateness is required. (Alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, construction, removal, relocation or demolition of a historic landmark or contributing resource.) (§ 17.18.040).

Historic homes in Rancho Cucamonga: the local rules

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When a building counts as historic	More than 50 years old, or on the inventory of historic resources. Applies: Demolition permits: the planning director first reviews whether the property qualifies as a historic landmark. § 17.18.070 · code text No permit for the demolition of any structure more than 50 years old or located on a property listed in the inventory of historic resources shall be issued unless the provisions of this section have been satisfied.
Changing a historic home	A certificate of appropriateness is required. Applies: Alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, construction, removal, relocation or demolition of a historic landmark or contributing resource. § 17.18.040 · code text No person shall carry out or cause to be carried out any alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, construction, removal, relocation, or demolition of any historic landmark or contributing resource unless the city has first issued a certificate of appropriateness in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
Demolishing an older or historic home	A certificate of appropriateness is required. Applies: Demolition or removal of a historic landmark or contributing resource. § 17.18.040 · code text No person shall carry out or cause to be carried out any alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, construction, removal, relocation, or demolition of any historic landmark or contributing resource unless the city has first issued a certificate of appropriateness in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The demolition permit is held until the city council makes its final decision on the landmark designation. Applies: The planning director started a landmark application for a structure over 50 years old or on the inventory. Unsafe conditions are an exception. § 17.18.070 · code text If the planning director initiates a historic landmark application, no demolition permit shall be issued until final action of the city council denying the proposed designation, except as otherwise provided in section 17.18.080 (Unsafe or Dangerous Conditions).
Work that needs no review	Ordinary maintenance or repair of an exterior architectural feature needs no certificate of appropriateness. Applies: Only if it does not change the design, material or external appearance of a historic landmark or contributing resource. § 17.18.040 · code text Ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature that does not involve a change in design, material, or external appearance of a historic landmark or contributing resource. Alterations identified in an adopted conservation plan are exempt. Applies: Designated for review through design review procedures and approved accordingly. § 17.18.040 · code text Alterations previously identified in an adopted conservation plan for a historic district or conservation district and designated in such conservation plan for review through the design review procedures set forth in this Development Code and approved accordingly. Alterations that comply with the state historical building code need no certificate of appropriateness. Applies: Historic landmark or contributing resource. § 17.18.040 · code text Alterations that comply with the state historical building code. Alterations or actions covered by an approved certificate of economic hardship need no certificate of appropriateness. Applies: Historic landmark or contributing resource. § 17.18.040 · code text Alterations or actions for which a certificate of economic hardship has been approved.
Mills Act tax incentive	The city council may enter a Mills Act contract reducing property taxes in return for repairs, restoration or maintenance. Applies: Owner of a historic landmark. § 17.18.100 · code text Pursuant to and consistent with Government Code § 50280, the city council may enter into Mills Act contracts with the owner of a historic landmark for the purpose of preservation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of designated historic resources, which shall allow the owner to receive a reduction in property taxes The minimum period is 10 years, renewed annually until a notice of nonrenewal or cancellation is filed. Applies: Mills Act contract. § 17.18.100 · code text The agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the contract provisions required under state law and shall extend for a minimum period of ten years, renewed annually, until and unless a notice of nonrenewal or cancellation is filed.

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