I.
Historic Preservation Participation Incentives.
In order to foster the preservation of
1.
State Historic Building Code.
Any exterior alteration made for preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or
relocation of such properties shall be made according to the standards of the
State Historical Building Code pursuant to the California Health and Safety
Code Section 18950} et seq.
2.
Mills Act Contracts.
The City Council authorizes the use of California Government Code Section 50280
et seq., alternately known as the Historical Property Contracts or Mills Act.
Such contracts, which shall be administered by the Economic Development
Department, may be entered into at the sole discretion of the City Council
based on the recommendations of the Commission in a form to be approved by the
City Attorney. The intent of such contracts shall be the continued preservation
of historical properties. The subject property must be on the Pomona Historic
Register or located within a designated Historic District to which it is a
contributor.
3.
Recognition
The Commission shall establish a program to recognize historic properties with
special plaques, signage, etc.
4.
Financial Benefits
Owners of such properties are eligible to apply for local, state, and federal
financial benefits as available.
J.
Duty to Keep In Good Repair.
The owner, occupant, or other person in actual charge of an Historic Landmark
or an improvement, building, or structure in an Historic District shall keep it
in good repair at all times. All exterior portions of such improvement,
building, or structure shall be properly maintained. All of the interior
portions thereof of certain public buildings, when such control is specifically
designated, shall be properly maintained, when such maintenance is necessary to
prevent deterioration and decay of any exterior architectural feature.
K. Unlawful Demolition
a. The owner of any structure which is demolished without obtaining a required Certificate of Appropriateness shall be subject to a fine not exceeding the amount of five dollars ($5.00) per square foot up to the maximum fine allowable by law of structure or portion of structure which is demolished.
b. The amount of penalty to be imposed shall be reviewed for potential adjustment every (5) years, and if not reviewed shall remain at the level last determined.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and it shall thereafter be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
APPROVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1998
THE CITY OF
ATTEST: Elizabeth Villeral (signature) City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Arnold Alvarez-Glassman (signature) City Attorney