All actions, determinations and/or approvals given under the
provisions of this chapter are "discretionary" and relate to "discretionary
projects" as such terms are used in the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), and any permit, including a building permit, or approval
which would authorize any change in the exterior of any proposed or
designated landmark, or the exterior of any structure, building or
significant feature situated within a designated or proposed preservation
district, is a discretionary permit or approval within the meaning
of CEQA.
(Ord. 2668 § 1, 1988)
The words "building" and "structure" as used in this chapter shall have the same meanings as are set forth in Chapter 20-70 of this code.
(Ord. 2668 § 1, 1988)
(A)
A tree, as defined in Section 17-24.020(P), or group of trees which is not situated upon a designated landmark site or which has not been designated a "significant feature" on either a designated landmark site or within a designated preservation district shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter, but shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17-24 of this title.
(B)
A tree and each tree within a group of trees which has been designated a "significant feature" on a landmark site or within a preservation district are "heritage trees" as that term is used in Chapter 17-24 of this title and each such tree shall come within and be subject to the provisions of Articles III through VII of Chapter 17-24 as a heritage tree; provided, however, that before the Planning Commission considers an application to alter, remove, or relocate any such tree or group of trees, the application shall first be referred to the Cultural Heritage Board for its comments and recommendation(s), which shall be considered by the Planning Commission, and on appeal by the City Council, before any determination is made on the application.
(Ord. 2858 § 2, 1990)
