The Ideal Preservation Approach
Driveways and walkways located on property containing historic primary structures can play an important part in maintaining the historic character of the property as a whole. To preserve the historic appearance and value of such properties as well as the districts that surround them, existing driveways and walkways should be retained when possible. Regular maintenance and appropriate repairs can go a long way in preserving original structures.
The repair, extension, replacement, or installation of new driveways and walkways does not require a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). However, property owners who wish to preserve Pomona's historic character will abide by the following guidelines.
· For the repair, extension, or replacement of driveways and walkways—keep material, surface, surface finish and design details as close to the original as is possible.
· For the installation of new driveways and walkways—use a scale, location, material, surface finish, and design details that are compatible with the period and architecture of the primary historic buildings on the property.
· Whenever possible, retain existing ribbon driveways—new ribbon driveways are not allowed by code, but a similar appearance may be attainable by using materials such as brick or concrete if replacement is unavoidable.
· Avoid the use of asphalt except to repair existing asphalt.
· Avoid modern-day resurfacing products and techniques including decorative or simulated patterns.
· Avoid the use of historic materials that do not match the period and architecture of the contributing historic structures on the property.
For more information on historic preservation in Pomona, contact the City Planning Division at 505 South Garey Avenue, or call 909 620-2191.