The Ideal Preservation Approach
Garages and other secondary structures located on a property containing historic primary structures can play an important part in maintaining the historic character of the property as a whole. When altering or installing these secondary structures, property owners should consult the preservation guidelines that pertain to landmarks and historic preservation approaches for projects involving roofs, siding, windows, doors/doorways, exterior lighting, etc.
The more nearly a project conforms to the ideal, the more likely it will be approved.
Secondary Structure Projects NOT Requiring a COA
If a property owner proposes any of the following projects, a COA is not required:
· Alterations are to be made to a structure of less than 64 square feet
· Alterations are to be made to a structure having a vertical clearance of less than 7 feet
Secondary Structure Projects as a Minor Alterations Requiring a COA from City Staff
If a property owner proposes any of the following projects, the city Planning and Development Services Manager will evaluate the COA application for consistency with the ideal preservation approach:
· Original roofing materials on garages or on other secondary structures visible from the street is to be replaced with products of like materials and design
· Original siding on garages or on other secondary structures visible from the street is to be replaced with products of similar materials and appearance
· Original windows and doors/doorways on garages or on other secondary structures visible from the street are to be replaced with similar windows and door/doorways
· Unhistorical elements or materials are to be replaced with historical elements or materials
· Alterations are made to structures that are secondary to a non-conforming structure.
Secondary Structure Projects as a Major Alterations Requiring a COA from the Commission
If a property owner proposes any of the following projects, the Historic Preservation Commission must evaluate the COA application for consistency with the ideal preservation approach:
· Alterations are to be made that would produce significant changes in the appearance of roofs, elevations, siding, windows, and doorways
· Modular structures or trailers that may be visible form the street are to be temporarily installed
· Minor secondary structures such as tool or stage sheds of metal or other modern construction are to be installed so that they may be visible from the street
· Any project that is referred to the Commission by the Planning and Development Services Manager because of the particular design issues involved
For more information on historic preservation in Pomona, contact the City Planning Division at 505 South Garey Avenue, or call 909 620-2191.