12/6/23, 2:59 PM Riverside, CA Code of Ordinances
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3. 20.10.020 - Powers and duties of Board.
The Cultural Heritage Board shall:
Make recommendations to the City Council regarding surveys of cultural resources within the City, in conformance with State Office of Historic Preservation survey standards and guidelines; Recommend to the City Council the designation of Landmarks, Historic Districts, Structures or Resources of Merit, and any additional matters pursuant to the provisions of this title; Have discretionary authority to review and approve applications and actions to alter, relocate or demolish cultural resources pursuant to the provisions of this title;
Hear appeals from the Historic Preservation Officer or Qualified Designee's determinations on Administrative Certificates of Appropriateness or the Historic Preservation Fund Committee's recommendations; Accept referrals from the Historic Preservation Officer or Qualified Designee; Hear appeals taken from formal interpretations made by the Historic Preservation Officer or Qualified Designee; Hear appeals from the Historic Preservation Fund Committee's recommendations; Adopt standards including preservation guidelines to be used by the Board in reviewing applications for permits to preserve, alter, relocate or demolish any cultural resource; Work for the continuing education of the citizens of Riverside about the heritage of the City and its cultural resources;
At the direction of the City Council, seek means and resources to protect, retain and preserve cultural resources, such as suggesting legislation and seeking financial support from individuals and local, state and federal governments;
Consult with and advise the City Council about the Board's duties and functions; Assume the responsibilities and duties assigned to it by the City Council under the Certified Local Government Provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966; such as National Environmental Protection Act ("NEPA") and California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") compliance; As part of the Board's CEQA review responsibilities, the Board shall identify and advise appropriate City departments and governmental entities of known historical, cultural and archaeological resources; assess and advise the City Council whether any proposed project would have an adverse effect on the significance of such Cultural Resources; and recommend to the City Council appropriate action in compliance with the City's adopted CEQA procedures; and
Encourage public participation in the Cultural Resources program to identify and inventory significant cultural resources in the City;
The Cultural Heritage Board may:
Recommend zoning and general plan amendments for cultural resources preservation; Conduct an awards program to recognize and encourage public participation in Cultural Resource efforts; and Nominate eligible City-owned cultural resources to the National Register of Historic Places, and encourage, advise, and guide persons in nominating cultural resources to the National Register of Historic Places. (Ord. 7206 §1, 2013; Ord. 7108 §1, 2010; Ord. 6765 §1; 2004, Ord. 6566 §1, 2001; Ord. 6263 §1 (part), 1996)