Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this article. Words and phrases not defined by this chapter will have the meanings stated elsewhere in this code, or under the Act, if defined there.
ACT means the Mills Act as set forth at Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50280, et seq.
AGREEMENT means a written contract entered into between the city and an owner in accordance with this chapter.
COMMISSION means the Historic Preservation Commission established by this code;
DIRECTOR means the Planning Director or other person designated by the City Manager;
OWNER means a person owning a qualified historical property;
QUALIFIED HISTORICAL PROPERTY means privately owned property that is not exempt from property taxation that is all of the following:
(1) Individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historic Resources;
(2) Designated as a city landmark pursuant to Ordinance No. 816 (adopted November 21, 1984) or as set forth by this code; and
(3) A commercial use.
WORK includes rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, or maintenance of a qualified historical property.
(Ord. 1219, passed 11-16-09)