Pasadena

The Director may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed minor project.

The Historic Preservation Commission may approve or disapprove an application for Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of an eligible historic resource.

The Director may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove an application for Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed major project, except demolition.

The Historic Preservation Commission may delay for a period of time not exceeding 365 days following the effective date of the landmark district eligibility review decision an application for Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of a contributing primary structure to an eligible landmark district.

The Historic Preservation Commission may delay for a period of time not exceeding 365 days following the effective date of the landmark district eligibility review decision an application for Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of a contributing primary structure to an eligible landmark district.

If neither an alternative project is approved nor the designation of the landmark district becomes effective prior to the end of the delay period, the demolition shall be automatically considered approved.

Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be based on the following findings, unless a Historic Resource Economic Hardship Waiver is approved

In addition to the findings required in Section 17.62.090.E.4, the Commission must make one of the following findings to approve demolition of a designated or eligible historic resource

In addition to the findings required in Section 17.62.090.E.4, the Commission shall make the following finding for projects defined in Section 17.62.030.U.6

As a condition of approval of an application for Certificate of Appropriateness, the review authority may require historic materials to be salvaged from a property, and it may require archival-quality photo-documentation of the building and/or architectural drawings similar to those required for the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)

No permit for the demolition of a structure that is a primary structure on a property may be issued unless a Building Permit has been issued for construction of a replacement project or structure.

An applicant for a demolition may apply for relief from the requirements of this Section. The Director shall be the review authority for all applications and may approve the application if the following findings can be made

In lieu of the findings identified in Subparagraph 1., above, the Director may also approve the application if it finds that granting relief from the requirements of this Section serves an overriding public benefit and will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the project site, or to the public health, safety, or general welfare.

The owner, lessee or other person legally in possession of a historic resource shall comply with all applicable codes, laws and regulations governing the maintenance of property.

Any person who violates a requirement of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.78 and any other applicable PMC sections or laws.

Demolition, including demolition by neglect, failure to comply with Minimum Maintenance Requirements in Section 17.62.110 or alteration of any historic resource, including those within the Central District, without compliance with this Chapter or Section 17.61.030, is expressly declared to be a nuisance

The property owner shall apply for a building permit for the corrective work required as a result of the Certificate of Appropriateness or Design Review process within 30 days of the effective date of the Certificate of Appropriateness or Design Review decision.

The property owner shall apply for a building permit for the corrective work required as a result of the Certificate of Appropriateness or Design Review process within 30 days of the effective date of the Certificate of Appropriateness or Design Review decision. The owner of the property shall begin the corrective work required as a result of the Certificate of Appropriateness or Design Review process within 30 days of the issuance of a building permit. The corrective work shall be diligently pursued and completed within 12 months of the date of the stop-work order issuance.

The owner of the property shall begin the corrective work required as a result of the Certificate of Appropriateness or Design Review process within 30 days of the issuance of a building permit. The corrective work shall be diligently pursued and completed within 12 months of the date of the stop-work order issuance.

Any person who violates a requirement of this Chapter shall not be eligible to receive any of the incentives listed in Section 17.62.130 for a period of five years.