15.050 Review of Permit Applications to Construct or Alter Designated Structures or Structures in Designated Areas.
A. Permit Required for Work to a Designated Landmark Site or Structure. No person shall do any work listed below to a designated landmark site or structure without first obtaining review and permit approval from the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee.
The work listed below on any structure or site within a designated historic district, shall require approval of the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee, pursuant to procedures in Section 24.050 et al.
1. Exterior alterations, as defined below, shall be subject to review and approval by the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee. Alterations of a minor nature, as defined below, shall be subject to administrative review and approval, and shall not require public noticing.
2. Alteration shall be defined as any change, including repair or replacement of damaged or worn materials, to the exterior appearance of a building, and shall include, but is not limited to, finish materials; windows; doors; signs, including the removal, repair, or repainting of historic signs; awnings; threshold materials; and change in paint colors. Alteration shall also include, but is not limited to, proposals which affect the streetscape, such as landscaping; light poles; outdoor use areas; and mechanical equipment.
3. Minor nature shall be defined to include, but is not limited to, alterations which involve routine maintenance, paint touch-up, or repainting with same colors, which does not substantially change the existing appearance of the structure. Exterior alterations of a minor nature should follow the recommendations of the Petaluma Historic Commercial District Design Guidelines.
B. Application for Permit. The Department shall maintain a current record of designated landmarks and historic districts, and such lists shall be referred to by the Building Division before issuance of permits. Applications for permits to do work for which a permit is required by Section 15.050(A) shall be submitted to the Department for processing. Application shall include plans and specifications showing the proposed exterior appearance, color, and texture of materials, and the proposed architectural design of the exterior of the structure. Where required by the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee, applications shall also show the relationship of the proposed work to the environs. If the application does not provide sufficient information for review by the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee, the Department shall require the omitted information from the applicant.
C. Procedure. Where Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee hearings are provided for by this Chapter, the proceedings for action, referral and appeal shall be the same as those provided in Section 24.100 for conditional use permits.
D. Hearing by Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee. The Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee shall hold a public hearing on the applications for modifications to landmark sites per Section 15.050(A). Notice of such hearing is to be given as required for conditional use permits in Section 24.100 and shall include written notice to recognized historical preservation organizations. (Ord. 2811 § 4, 2022.)