14.01.110 Relocation of historic resources.
Relocation has the potential to adversely affect the significance of a historic resource and is discouraged. Relocation applications shall be evaluated as follows:
A. Review. The CHC and ARC shall review applications to relocate structures listed on the inventory of historic resources.
B. Criteria for Relocation. Relocation of structures included on the inventory of historic resources, or those that are determined by the CHC or the director to be potentially historic, is the least preferred preservation method and shall be permitted only when relocation is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan, any applicable area or specific plans, and the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines, and:
1. The relocation will not significantly change, destroy, or adversely affect the historic, architectural or aesthetic value of the resource; and
2. Relocation will not have a significant adverse effect on the character of the historic district or neighborhood, or surrounding properties where the resource is located or at its proposed location; and
3. The original site and the proposed receiving site are controlled through ownership, long-term lease or similar assurance by the person(s) proposing relocation, to the director’s approval; and
4. The proposed receiving site is relevant to the resource’s historic significance; or
5. The relocation is necessary to correct an unsafe or dangerous condition on the site and no other measures for correcting the condition are feasible; or
6. The proposed relocation meets the findings required under Section 14.01.100(J) for demolition of a historic resource.
C. Relocation Timing. The historic resource shall not be relocated unless the chief building official issues a permit for relocation and all permit or impact fees for new development are paid; or, where no new development is proposed, an appropriate security is posted to guarantee that relocation plans are implemented, to the director’s approval.
D. Historical and Architectural Documentation. Prior to issuance of a construction permit for relocation, the resource and its site shall be historically documented as specified herein, to the satisfaction of the CHC and the director. An acknowledgment of the resource, such as a permanent, weatherproof historic plaque, shall be incorporated on the resource’s original site as provided by the applicant or property owner, subject to the approval of the CHC.
E. Relocation Plan and Procedures. Relocations shall follow a plan approved by the CHC or the director, standards and procedures in the demolition and building relocation code, the California Building Code, and the following:
1. Application for relocation shall be made on forms provided by the department and shall include information to respond to the criteria in subsection B of this section.
2. The CHC shall hold a noticed public hearing and recommend action to the ARC or city council on the application for relocation of a historic resource, and the ARC or council shall consider the CHC’s recommendation in making the final determination to approve or deny the permit.
3. The ARC or the city council will not grant an approval for the relocation of a listed historic resource unless the criteria for relocation under subsection B of this section can be met. (Ord. 1557 § 3 (part), 2010)