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Except for a listed historic resource used as a single-unit dwelling, commercial or office uses are permitted to occupy up to 100% of the original building envelope of a listed historic resource. (Ord. 2017-0061 § 74; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
The owner, lessee or other person legally in possession of a listed historic resource shall comply with all applicable codes, laws and regulations governing the maintenance of the resource. Additionally, it is the intent of this section to preserve from deliberate or inadvertent neglect the exterior features of listed historic resources and the interior portions thereof when such maintenance is necessary to prevent deterioration and decay of the exterior. Listed historic resources shall be preserved against such decay and deterioration and shall remain free from structural defects through prompt corrections of any of the following defects:
A. Façades that may fall and injure members of the public or property;
B. Deteriorated or inadequate foundation, defective or deteriorated flooring or floor supports, deteriorated walls or other vertical structural supports;
C. Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports or other horizontal members which sag, split or buckle due to defective material or deterioration;
D. Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations or floors, including broken windows or doors;
E. Defective or insufficient weather protection for exterior wall covering, including lack of paint or other protective covering; and
F. Any fault or defect in the building which renders it structurally unsafe or not properly watertight. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
It is unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any person to cause, willfully or otherwise, by action or inaction, the alteration of, environmental change to, damage to or demolition of any significant features or characteristics of a landmark or all or portion of a historic district, or other listed historic resource, or National Register resource or California Register resource, without first having obtained a proper city authorization for same. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)