In order to foster preservation of Monrovia's cultural heritage, the following incentives for participation are only available to Historic Landmarks and contributors located in Historic Districts.
(A) State Historical Building Code. Any alteration made for preservation, rehabilitation, restoration or relocation of such properties shall be made according to the requirements of the State Historical Building Code pursuant to the Cal. Health and Safety Code §§ 18950 et seq.
(B) Mills Act Contracts. The City Council authorizes the use of contracts pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50280 et. seq., alternately know as Historical Property Contracts or the Mills Act. Such contracts may be entered into at the sole discretion of the City Council based on the recommendations of the Commission in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. The intent of such contracts shall be the continued preservation of historical properties.
(C) Fee relief. The applicable building permit fee shall be 60% of the actual permit fee at time of issuance.
(D) Bed and breakfast homes. Bed and breakfast homes pursuant to Chapter 17.44 of this code shall be permitted at Historic Landmarks and contributors located in Historic Districts with the following requirements in lieu of those for other bed and breakfast homes:
(1) Minimum size of structure: the use shall. be located in a building of residential design having no prescribed minimum size.
(2) Maximum number of rooms to be rented: up to five bedrooms in a home can be used for rental.
(3) All other requirements apply including the need for a conditional use permit.
(E) Setback flexibility. One-story additions shall be allowed to maintain setbacks up to the line of existing encroachments, provided that all setbacks as required by the Uniform Building Code for new construction are maintained.
(F) Relief from nonconforming parking requirements. Single-family residences that are nonconforming due to substandard parking shall not be required to provide parking according to current standards provided that additional floor area does not exceed 50% of the existing floor area in any 12-month period. In multiple-family developed properties adding units in accordance with existing zoning standards shall not be required to bring existing nonconforming parking into compliance with current parking requirements.
(G) Recognition. The Commission shall establish a program to recognize historic properties with special plaques, signage, and other appropriate forms of recognition.
(H) Financial benefits. Owners of such properties are eligible to apply for local, state and federal financial benefits as available.
(`83 Code, § 17.40.140) (Ord. 94-03 § 6, 1994; Ord. 95-01 § 2, 1995; Ord. 98-05 § 3, 1998)