Purpose of the Guidelines: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Ordinance Pomona City Code Sections .5809-13) addresses Pomona's rich cultural landscape. A product of the interaction between people and place over time, this landscape is comprised of the city's unique array of elements and features: its climate, topography, vegetation, prehistoric and archeological sites, land use patters, circulation networks, building clusters, individual buildings, walls, gates, and gardens. The guidelines contribute to the implementation of the ordinance and the protection of Pomona's cultural landscape by specifically addressing the architectural character of Pomona's historic landmarks and districts. They provide information to property owners, community residents, city staff, and city decision-makers regarding appropriate alterations to historic properties. It is vital that all parties work together to preserve these properties-the fruits of Pomona's past.
Format of the Guidelines: The guidelines consist of a set of individual brochures providing general background on historic preservation in Pomona as well as specific information regarding various types of alterations to historic properties. Individual brochures address the following topics:
| · Historic landmark designation · Historic preservation district designation · Certificates of appropriateness for minor alterations · Certificates of appropriateness for major alterations |
· Roofs · Siding · Windows · Doors and doorways · Garages and other secondary structures · Landscaping · Fences · Lighting |
· Patios/porches/decks/gazebos/ awnings/masonry · Additions · Conversions · Relocation and demolition · New Construction |
Properties Covered by the Guidelines: Properties covered by the guidelines have been designated by the city as historic landmarks or as properties within historic preservation districts. For information regarding the designation process, please refer to individual brochures covering landmark and district designation.
ALTERATIONS Covered by the Guidelines: All exterior alterations are covered by the guidelines-those that are regulated and require a building permit and Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) as well as those that are not regulated. For more information regarding COAs, please consult brochures providing overviews of the COA application process.
Alterations Not Requiring Certificates of Appropriateness: Some alteration projects may be undertaken without a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA), for example, landscaping or painting projects. However, in order to protect the historic value of their own properties and integrity of historic districts as a whole, property owners should follow the guidelines when undertaking any type of alteration. To determine whether a particular alteration project requires a COA, please refer to individual brochures covering specific types of alterations.
Minor Alterations and Certificates of Appropriateness: Minor alterations fall into three general categories:
Certain minor alterations may not be undertaken until a property owner has obtained a building permit and a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). The Planning and Development Services Manager will review COA applications for administrative approval or denial. Administrative decisions may be appealed to the Historic Preservation Commission. To determine whether a particular minor alteration requires a COA, please refer to individual brochures covering specific types of alterations.
Major Alterations and Certificates of Appropriateness: Major alterations fall into three general categories:
No major alteration may be undertaken until a property owner has obtained a building permit and a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). The Historic Preservation Commission will review COA applications for pproval, conditional approval, or denial. Commission decisions may be appealed to the City Council.
For more information on historic preservation in Pomona, contact the City Planning Division at 505 South Garey Avenue, or call 909 620-2191.