Historic homes in San Rafael

any removal, demolition or construction or alteration causing a material change in the exterior appearance of a structure on a landmark site or in a historic district, or (2) exterior changes in a historic district visible from a public street or other public place, where the designating resolution requires approval of such changes pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, a certificate of appropriateness shall be required

Where so provided in the designating resolution for a historic district, any or all exterior changes visible from a public street or other public place shall require approval in accordance with the provisions of this chapter regardless of whether a city permit is required for such exterior changes.

No person shall carry out or cause to be carried out, nor shall any officer or employee of the city issue any permit therefor, on a designated landmark site or in a designated historic district, any material change in the exterior appearance thereof, removal or demolition of a structure except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.

The commission shall hold a public hearing, which may be continued from time to time, on the application for a certificate of appropriateness for any construction, removal or demolition of a structure, except as may be otherwise provided in the designating ordinance for a historic district.

provided, however, that after ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of initiation of said designation, the permit application may be approved if final action has not been completed

When the application is for a permit to make interior alterations only on a privately owned structure, or on a publicly owned structure unless the designating resolution requires review of such alterations pursuant to Section 2.18.040(c) hereof.