Historic homes in San Leandro

No person shall alter the exterior of a designated historic resource unless a certificate of approval has been issued in accordance with this Chapter.

Proposed exterior alterations to a designated historic resource that would normally require a building permit are subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission based on compliance with "The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties," and any applicable design guidelines, conservation plans or specific neighborhood plans that may be adopted by the City.

Upon review of the proposed alteration, the Commission Secretary may elect to issue a certificate of approval for said alterations without any action from the Commission, or submit said alterations for review and approval by the Planning Commission.

If, after a public hearing, the City Council finds that the project meets "The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties," and any applicable design guidelines, conservation plans or specific neighborhood plans that may be adopted by the City, the Council shall issue a certificate of approval for the proposed alteration.

No person shall initiate the demolition, destruction or removal of a designated historic resource without a certificate of approval issued by the City Council.

The Planning Commission shall review the request presented by the property owner at a regularly scheduled public hearing, and shall provide recommendations to the City Council regarding a course of action.

Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance and repair of any exterior architectural feature on any designated historic resource that does not involve a change in the character-defining features of the designated resource.