In addition, we highly recommend: City Historic District Documents--These documents include the tree ordinance, the historic preservation ordinance, historic preservation guidelines (to come), and links to various resources for dealing with the city of Pomona. Pomona Heritage by-laws -- the governing document for Pomona Heritage (pdf file). Mills Act--Information and forms for owners of historic properties (or those in historic districts) in the city of Pomona. The Mills Act provides for property tax savings potential from 40-60% for the preservation, renovation, and maintenance of historic properties. Special Collections section of the Pomona Public Library, which has an entire collection of books on historic preservation and home remodeling. Many of the books were the result of a donation to the library by Pomona Heritage. Architectural Styles from the city of Ontario's web site a full description of the elements that define an architectural style. Allows you to determine if your home is Craftsman or Bungalow, or Beux Art, Art Deco, or any other style. Ken Pifer's list --This is a list compiled by former PH president Ken Pifer on the resources he used to remodel his Craftsman home on Kingsley Heritage Preservation Resources of the National Parks Services Publications--Free on-line publications that cover a wide range of publications on such topics as; repair of historic windows, the use of awnings on historic buildings, to the Preservation and Repair of Historic Stained and Leaded Glass, among many others. Agendas for the upcoming Pomona Historic Commission meeting This is where determinations are made for projects relating to historic structures in the city. |
And these Web Sites have a lot of useful information on preservation and Pomona, in general National Trust for Historic Preservation
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