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Visalia, CA Municipal Code
VISALIA, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
PREFACE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF VISALIA
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 RESERVED
Title 5 BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 RESERVED
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 RESERVED
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
Title 14 RESERVED
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 SUBDIVISIONS
Title 17 ZONING
Chapter 17.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 17.04 DEFINITIONS
Chapter 17.06 ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS
Chapter 17.08 AGRICULTURAL ZONE
Chapter 17.10 OPEN SPACE ZONE
Chapter 17.12 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Chapter 17.14 [RESERVED]
Chapter 17.16 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Chapter 17.18 COMMERCIAL ZONES
Chapter 17.19 MIXED USE ZONES
Chapter 17.20 OFFICE ZONES
Chapter 17.22 INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Chapter 17.24 BUSINESS RESEARCH PARK ZONE
Chapter 17.25 USES IN THE COMMERCIAL, MIXED USE, OFFICE, AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Chapter 17.26 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 17.28 SITE PLAN REVIEW PERMIT
Chapter 17.30 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 17.32 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 17.34 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES
Chapter 17.36 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES
Chapter 17.38 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Chapter 17.40 NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
Chapter 17.42 VARIANCES
Chapter 17.44 ZONING AMENDMENTS
Chapter 17.46 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 17.48 SIGNS
Chapter 17.50 AIRPORT ZONE
Chapter 17.52 QUASI-PUBLIC ZONE
Chapter 17.54 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
Chapter 17.56 HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT
Chapter 17.58 DOWNTOWN RETAIL OVERLAY DISTRICT
Chapter 17.60 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Chapter 17.62 ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
Chapter 17.63 MICRO-BREWERY/MICRO-WINERY OVERLAY DISTRICT
Chapter 17.64 MOBILE FOOD VENDING
Title 18 AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE FOR VISALIA, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
Chapter 17.56
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT
Sections:
17.56.010   Purposes and intent.
17.56.020   Components of the chapter.
17.56.030   Definitions.
17.56.040   Regulation of structures.
17.56.050   Creation of historic preservation advisory committee.
17.56.060   Appeal.
17.56.070   Demolition or moving of historic structures.
17.56.080   Ordinary maintenance and repair.
17.56.090   Exceptions to Visalia Municipal Code requirements.
17.56.100   Building design compatibility criteria.
17.56.110   Local register structures.
17.56.120   Fencing and wall design criteria.
17.56.130   Role of building official.
17.56.140   Separability.
17.56.010   Purposes and intent.
   A.   There is created a historic district, the boundaries of which are shown on the two maps entitled, "Historic District Overlay," which accompany the ordinance codified in this chapter and which are on file in the office of the city clerk, on the 19th day of November, 1979 and dated 19th day of November, 1979. Said maps are adopted and made a part of this chapter.
   B.   This chapter is enacted to preserve and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city, and to express the commitment of the city to assure that the city's cultural heritage, as reflected in its historic structures, sites, and features is not destroyed, through:
   1.   The protection and preservation of historic structures;
   2.   The preservation and maintenance of historic residential areas as cohesive neighborhood units;
   3.   The enhancement of property values in the older areas of the city;
   4.   The assurance that the community's cultural heritage, as reflected in the environment, is not lost;
   5.   The encouragement of the development of vacant and incompatibly developed properties in accordance with the character of the historic district;
   6.   The involvement of residents of the older areas in planning their own neighborhoods. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7700)
17.56.020   Components of the chapter.
   This chapter shall include:
   1.   The ordinance, which specifies the historic district overlay designation, design evaluation criteria, and the formation, powers and duties of a historic preservation advisory committee;
   2.   Creation of a local register of historic structures, sites and features that may be modified from time to time by resolution of the city council.
   3.   Two maps that designate the historic district overlay. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7701)
17.56.030   Definitions.
   A.   All definitions, general and specific, set forth in Section 17.04.030 shall be applicable to this chapter.
   B.   Definitions.
   "Construction" means any building activity requiring the issuance of a building permit, except for any activity that does not affect the exterior appearance of the structure.
   "Enlargement" means construction that results in the expansion of the gross floor area of a structure.
   "Historic structure" means a structure listed on the Local Register.
   "Local register" means the listing of local historic structures, sites and features adopted by the city council and maintained by the historic preservation advisory committee, and incorporated herein by reference. This designation is inclusive of all structures and features located within the boundaries of the property for which the local register designation has been applied.
   "Local register, background" means properties that may not be historically significant or unique in their construction, but which contribute positively to the "visual fabric" of the City of Visalia.
   "Local register, exceptional" means properties with preeminent historical significance, considered for nomination to the California Register of Historical Resources and/or National Register of Historic Places.
   "Local register, focus" means properties having significant value, of good to excellent quality, considered for local recognition and protection.
(Ord. 2022-10 (part), 2022: Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7702)
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