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Area # Section Current Title 20 Proposed Amendment Proposed Policy Consideration Meeting and notice for Administrative Certificates of No proposed changes Meeting and notice for Administrative Certificates of Appropriateness. Appropriateness.
A. No public hearings are required. The application shall A. No public hearings are required. The application shall be considered by the Historic Preservation Officer or be considered by the Historic Preservation Officer or Qualified Designee administratively. Qualified Designee administratively.
B. Within 60 days, the Historic Preservation Officer or B. Within 60 days, the Historic Preservation Officer or Qualified Designee must act upon a complete Qualified Designee must act upon a complete application or refer the application to the Board. application or refer the application to the Board.
C. Except as otherwise provided in this Title, notice shall C. Except as otherwise provided in this Title, notice shall be mailed or delivered, at least ten days prior action be mailed or delivered, at least ten days prior action
20.15.050 1. The property owner of the subject real property or 1. The property owner of the subject real property or the owner's duly authorized agent, and the project the owner's duly authorized agent, and the project applicant. applicant.
2. Owners and occupants of adjacent properties or 2. Owners and occupants of adjacent properties or those across a street or alley. those across a street or alley.
3. Any person or entity that has filed a request for 3. Any person or entity that has filed a request for notice to the Planning Division. To the extent notice to the Planning Division. To the extent permitted under state and local law, the City may permitted under state and local law, the City may use electronic mail as a means to providing notice. use electronic mail as a means to providing notice.
D. Projects mandated by state law to be reviewed D. Projects mandated by state law to be reviewed ministerially are exempt from noticing requirement ministerially are exempt from noticing requirement except for notice of action pursuant to subsection C.3
above, within five calendar days of decision.
Designation application. Designation application. Designation application.
The Board, City Council, or any person may apply for the The Board, City Council, or any person may apply for the The Board, City Council, or any person may apply for the designation, modification, or dedesignation of a landmark, designation, modification, or dedesignation of a landmark,
20.20.020 structure or resource of merit, Historic District, or see or resource of merit espain ofa landmark, structure or resource of merit, Historic District, or modification or dedesignation of Neighborhood modification or dedesignation of Neighborhood modification or dedesignation of Neighborhood Conservation Area status. Applications for designation, Conservation Area status. Applications for designation, Conservation Area status. Applications for designation, modification, or dedesignation shall be on forms provided modification, or dedesignation shall be on forms provided modification, or dedesignation shall be on forms provided by the Planning Division. by the Planning Division. by the Planning Division.
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Area # Section Current Title 20 Proposed Amendment Proposed Policy Consideration No structure may be designated as a landmark or a No structure may be designated as a landmark or a All decisions of the City Council to designate, modify, or structure or resource of merit, nor may any designation be structure or resource of merit, nor may any designation be repeal (dedesignate) a Landmark, Structure, of Merit, or modified or repealed (dedesignated), without the prior modified or repealed (dedesignated), without the prior Historic District shall require an affirmative vote of 2/3 written consent of the owner. written consent of the owner. Based on the Board vote of the total membership of City Council (five votes recommendation the City Council's may consider
overriding a property owner objection with a 2/3 vote of the total membership of City Council (five votes
minimum), provided a finding can be made that the
structure is of unique value.
Overlay Zone. Overlay Zone. No proposed amendments to this section under the policy consideration
Pursuant to Title 19, upon any designation, the Cultural A. Pursuant to Title 19, upon any designation, the Cultural Resources Overlay Zone applies to the subject property or Resources Overlay Zone applies to the subject property parcel. or parcel.
20.20.080
Counci, the latin Divisionishal mesate retone city
case to apply the CR-Cultural resources overlay zone to the properties within the district. This process shall follow the requirements outlined in Title 19.
Designation process in flow chart form Eliminate flow chart No proposed amendments to this section under the policy
20.20.120
consideration
Not in current Title 20 No proposed changes Notice for Demolition Permit Review A. Demolition permit for the primary structure(s) of a
property Designated or Eligible Cultural Resource,
properties within a Historic District, or contributors to
20.15.055 a Neighborhood Conservation Area - Notice shall be given at least thirty (30) days prior to action.
1. In accordance with Section 20.15.040;
2. Posting a placard of durable, weather-resistant
material on the property in a conspicuous place
within five (5) feet of the front property line that:
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Area # Section Current Title 20 Proposed Amendment Proposed Policy Consideration a) Describes the date of the demolition
b) State "NOTICE OF DEMOLITION" in block-style
letters a minimum 2-1/2 inches in height; and
c) Specify the permit number, phone number and
email to be called for information, means to
submit comments, and applicable public
hearing information in minor letters at least 1-
1/2 inches in height.
B. Primary structures found ineligible for designation - A notice of action shall be mailed or delivered within five (5) calendar days of determination to:
Owners and occupants of directly adjacent
properties or those directly across a street or alley.
Any person or entity that has filed a request for
notice to the Planning Division. To the extent
permitted under state and local law, the City may
use electronic mail as a means to providing notice.
Structures posing a Dangerous Condition in accordance
with Section 20.25.015 - A notice of action shall be
mailed or delivered within five (5) calendar days of
determination to:
1. Any person or entity that has filed a request for
notice to the Planning Division. To the extent
permitted under state and local law, the City may
use electronic mail as a means to providing notice.
D. Noticing is not required for the demolition of accessory structures, such as patio covers, gazebos, garages, etc.
Certificates of Appropriateness Required. Certificates of Appropriateness Required. Certificates of Appropriateness Required.
20.25.010 A. In addition to any and all other City permit A. In addition to any and all other City permit A. In addition to any and all other City permit requirements a Certificate of Appropriateness is requirements a Certificate of Appropriateness is requirements a Certificate of Appropriateness is required before any person restores, rehabilitates, required before any person restores, rehabilitates, required before any person restores, rehabilitates,
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Area # Section Current Title 20 Proposed Amendment Proposed Policy Consideration alters, develops, constructs, demolishes, removes, or alters, develops, constructs, demolishes, removes, or alters, develops, constructs, demolishes, removes, or changes the appearance of any: changes the appearance of any: changes the appearance of any:
1. Designated Cultural Resource; 1. Designated Cultural Resource; 1. Designated Cultural Resource;
2. Eligible Cultural Resource; or 2. Eligible Cultural Resource; or 2. Eligible Cultural Resource; or
3. Any element in a geographic Historic District Any element in a geographic Historic District 3. Any element in a geographic Historic District (contributing and non-contributing) or contributor (contributing and non-contributing) or contributor (contributing and non-contributing) or contributor to Neighborhood Conservation Area (contributor). to Neighborhood Conservation Area (contributor). to Neighborhood Conservation Area (contributor).
B. Alterations that require Certificates of Appropriateness B. Alterations that require Certificates of Appropriateness B. Alterations that require Certificates of Appropriateness include changes to the exterior, unless otherwise include changes to the exterior, unless otherwise include changes to the exterior, unless otherwise designated per the designating resolution or per the designated per the designating resolution or per the designated per the designating resolution or per the requirements of the Secretary of Interior's Standards requirements of the Secretary of Interior's Standards requirements of the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. for the Treatment of Historic Properties. for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
C. Non-contributors and Non-contributing Features in For the demolition of structures not previously For the demolition of structures not previously Historic Districts and individually significant properties identified as Eligible Cultural Resources, the identified as Eligible Cultural Resources, such as are subject to the Certificate of Appropriateness Community & Economic Development Director and structures at least 45 years old and not included in requirements; however, the principles, issues and Historic Preservation Officer may require a Cultural previous surveys, the Community & Economic standards are different than for Contributing features. Resources Report be prepared pursuant to Section Development Director and Historic Preservation
20.26.010 to determine if the structure is eligible for Officer may require a Cultural Resources Report be designation. If the subject property is found eligible prepared pursuant to Section 20.26.010 to determine for designation, a Certificate of Appropriateness and if the structure is eligible for designation. If the subject associated CEQA review is required pursuant to this property is found eligible for designation, a Certificate of Appropriateness and associated CEQA review is
D. Non-contributors and Non-contributing Features in required pursuant to this title. If the subject property Historic Districts and individually significant properties is found ineligible, the Historic Preservation Officer or are subject to the Certificate of Appropriateness Qualified Designee may issue a demolition permit requirements; however, the principles, issues and absent any formal review period but subject to standards are different than for Contributing features. noticing requirements in Section 20.15.055.
Non-contributors and Non-contributing Features in
Historic Districts and individually significant properties are subject to the Certificate of Appropriateness
requirements; however, the principles, issues and
standards are different than for Contributing features.
E. When granting a demolition permit for a Designated
or Eligible Cultural Resource, a property within an
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Area # Section Current Title 20 Proposed Amendment Proposed Policy Consideration Historic District, or contributors within a
Neighborhood Conservation Area, additional
conditions may be added as appropriate, to avoid
potential impacts to historic resources, including but
not limited to:
1. Documentation or salvaging of removed
2. Demolition permits being contingent upon
applicant securing entitlement and/or building
permits for replacement structures; and
3. Other conditions the Historic Preservation
Officer/Board deems appropriate on a case-by-
case basis.
Not included in current Title 20 No proposed changes Demolition by neglect means the practice in which the owner of a cultural resource, or designee, allows the
continued deterioration of a resource over a period of time as a result of lack of maintenance, failure to protect the resource from pests or vandals, and/or failure to take
20.50.010 reasonable measures to prevent ingress of water or wind through the roof, walls, or apertures of the resource,
leading to deterioration and/or structural failure that results in complete or partial demolition (50% or more, the loss of character-defining features, and/or that
constitutes a threat to public health and safety.
Application. Application. No proposed amendments to this section under the policy consideration
Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall A. Submittal requirements. be made on forms provided by the Planning Division. 1. Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness
20.25.020 Applications shall include plans and specifications showing the design, materials, colors, landscaping, and Dul on. Apications halinclude by the Planning irrigation relating to the proposed improvements.
Where required, applications shall also show the a) Plans and specifications showing the design, relationship of the proposed work to the surrounding materials, colors, landscaping, and irrigation environs. Applications for new construction in a
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Area # Section Current Title 20 Proposed Amendment Proposed Policy Consideration Historic District or Neighborhood Conservation Area relating to the proposed improvements. shall also include such relevant information as how the new improvement relates to the existing architectural b) Where required, applications shall also show the relationship of the proposed work to the
style, scale, massing, site, streetscape, landscaping, surrounding environs. and signage. The Planning Division may require any
additional information deemed necessary to make an c) Applications for new construction in a Historic informed judgment of the proposed work according to District or Neighborhood Conservation Area the standards of this chapter. shall also include such relevant information as how the new improvement relates to the
existing architectural style, scale, massing, site,
streetscape, landscaping, and signage.
d) The Planning Division may require any
additional information deemed necessary to
make an informed judgment of the proposed
according to the standards of this
Chapter.
Signature and fees required.
a) Applications will not be accepted by the
Planning Division without required signed
application forms and permit.
b) Any owner, owner's authorized representative
or the City Manager, or his/her designee, may
sign an application.
c) Applicable fees shall be those established by
Schedule oi Res avila ale froublished in ning.
Division.
3. Indemnification.
a) With the submittal of any application, the
owner and/or applicant agrees that upon
approval of its application the owner and/or
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Area # Section Current Title 20 Proposed Amendment Proposed Policy Consideration applicant shall defend, indemnify, including
reimbursement, and hold harmless the City of
Riverside, its agents, officers and employees
from any claim, action or proceeding against
the City of Riverside, its agents, officers or
employees, that attacks, set asides, voids, or
annuls, any approval by the City concerning:
i. Any such approval of the City; and/or
ii. An action taken to provide environmental
clearance under CEQA by its advisory
agencies, appeal boards or City Council.
b) The owner and/or applicant shall execute an
indemnification agreement in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney.
In the event any claim, action or proceeding is
brought, the City shall promptly notify the
owner and/or applicant of the existence of the
proceeding and the City will cooperate fully in
the defense of the proceeding. Nothing in this
Section shall prohibit the City from participating
in the defense of any proceeding.
d) If the applicant is required to defend the City in
connection with any proceeding described in
this Section, the City shall retain the right to
approve:
i. The counsel to so defend the City;
ii. All significant decisions concerning the
manner in which defense is conducted; and
iii. Any and all settlements, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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Area # Section Current Title 20 Proposed Amendment Proposed Policy Consideration e) The City shall also have the right to not
participate in the defense, except that the City
agrees to cooperate with the applicant in the
defense of the proceeding. If the City chooses
to have counsel of its own defend any
proceeding where the applicant has already
selected by the City shall be paid by the City.
B. Premed compete, a workshop antore tie board eiay
be held as specified in Section 20.25.021.
Application Completeness Review: All applications filed with the Planning Division in compliance with this Title shall be initially reviewed by the Historic Preservation Officer, or Qualified Designee. The application shall be processed as follows:
applications. The applicant shall be
notified in writing of the determination either that
all the submittal requirements have been satisfied
and that the application has been accepted as
Incomplete applications. The applicant shall be
notified in writing of the determination that specific
information and or materials are still necessary to
complete the application. The letter may also
identify preliminary information regarding the
areas in which the submitted plans are not in
compliance with the principles and standards as set
forth in this Title.
3. Withdrawals.
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Area # Section Current Title 20 Proposed Amendment Proposed Policy Consideration a) Submittal of withdrawals. All withdrawal
requests shall be submitted in writing to the
Planning Division, identifying the application
being withdrawn.
b) Resubmital of a ithrawn apiection shall
require submittal of a new application along
with the appropriate fees and a new case
number will be assigned.
4. City inactivity determination.
a) The City, at its discretion, may deem any
application inactive if it remains incomplete for
180 calendar days from the date of the original
submittal and no meaningful progress has been
taken by applicant in response to
deficiencies with the application.
b) The City shall notify the applicant in writing of
its intention to deem the application inactive at
least 30 calendar days prior to determination.
c) Subsequent to an application being deemed
complete, the City may terminate
application due to inactivity consistent with the
above procedures.
5. Mutual agreement to extension of time. Nothing in
this Section precludes the applicant and the City
from mutually agreeing to an extension of any time
limit provided by this Section.
D. Relationship to other Discretionary Approvals: If a
project requires other Planning Entitlements under Title 19, the Certificate of Appropriateness review shall occur concurrent with or prior to the review of the associated
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Area # Section Current Title 20 Proposed Amendment Proposed Policy Consideration Entitlements, by the appropriate approval authority.
Not included in current Title 20 Preliminary Review Preliminary Review A. Purpose and intent: Identify concern that may arise A. Purpose and intent: Identify concern that may arise during review of the projects, including but not limited during review of the projects, including but not limited to suggestion for obtaining consistency with the to sues and standards or sion belopment and Principles and Standards of Site Development and
Design Review, as included in Section 20.25.050 Design Review, as included in Section 20.25.050 B. Applicability: B. Applicability:
1. For projects at a City Landmarks & Structures of 1. Prior to an application being deemed complete, Merit, designated or found eligible for pursuant to the following projects shall be submitted to the a Cultural Resources Report or survey, that are Board as a workshop to seek input on the subject to Board review: Prior to an application proposed project as authorized under Title 20.
20.25.021 being deemed complete, the project shall be a) Board reviewed projects at Landmarks and submitted to the Board as a workshop to seek input Structures of Merit, designated or found and direction on the proposed project, as eligible pursuant to a Cultural Resources authorized under Title 20.
Report, Historic Preservation Officer finding,
2. All Other Proiects: Prior to an application being or survey; deemed complete, an applicant may request a b) Projects within a Historic District or workshop before the Board to seek input and Neighborhood Conservation Area that are direction on a proposed project. subject to Board review; and/or c) Projects within a Historic District that involving
proposed work visible from the public right of-
way that exceeds $250,000 in value involving a
public, commercial, or non-residential project
in value involving a public, commercial, or non-
residential project.
direction on a proposed project.
workshop before the Board to seek input and
deemed complete, an applicant may request a
2. All Other Projects: Prior to an application being
Proposed Policy Consideration Proposed Amendment Current Title 20 Section Area # Policy Area Amendments and Consideration Comparison