The intent of this Chapter is to provide for the preservation
of the City's unique character, history, and identity as reflected
in its historic and iconic resources. A resource includes, but is
not limited to, structures, sites, portions of structures, groups
of structures, landscape elements, objects, works of art, signs, or
integrated combinations thereof.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
Resources which may be unusual, significant, or meaningful to
the City's history or streetscape may be worthy of special recognition
and may be designated as a Landmark in compliance with the provisions
of this Chapter if they meet all of the following criteria:
A.
The
resource has been in continuous existence at its present location
for at least 50 years; or
B.
The
resource is associated with historic figures, events, or locations
within the City;
C.
The
resource is of exemplary technology, craftsmanship, or design for
the period in which it was constructed; uses historic materials or
means of construction; or is unique in that it demonstrates extraordinary
aesthetic quality, creativity, or innovation;
D.
The
resource is structurally safe or is capable of being made so without
substantially altering its historic character or significance; and
E.
If
the resource has been altered, it shall be restorable to its historic
function and appearance.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
Any modifications to a Landmark shall comply with the maintenance
program approved by the Commission. Modifications should not result
in changes to character defining elements and shall match or be compatible
with existing material(s), size, and color.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
A.
Initiation
of Designation. The Council, Commission, or an owner of affected real
property may initiate designation. If the property is under more than
one ownership, all owners or their authorized agents shall consent
to filling the application. Property owner consent is required for
designation of a Landmark.
B.
Filing
of Designation Request. An application for designation of a Landmark
shall be filed with the Planning Division on the form(s) provided
by the Planning Division, together with all required fees or deposits
and all information and materials specified by the application submittal
list, including, but not limited to, the following:
1.
A description of the characteristics of the resource which justifies
its designation;
2.
A description of the particular features of the resource that are
proposed to be preserved;
3.
The location of the resource;
4.
The condition of the resource; including current photographs; and
5.
A proposed maintenance program that addresses general maintenance,
repair, restoration, and other potential future modifications.
C.
Director's
Review. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Director's recommendation
shall be transmitted to the Commission in the form of a staff report.
A copy of the staff report shall be made available to the public and
any applicant prior to the Commission's public hearing. The staff
report shall include a recommendation on whether the proposed Landmark
designation should be granted, granted with conditions, or denied
based on conformance with the required findings.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
The Commission shall approve, with or without conditions, a
Landmark designation only after the following findings are made:
A.
The
proposed Landmark designation is consistent with the General Plan;
B.
The
proposed Landmark designation is consistent with any applicable specific
plan; and
C.
The
proposed Landmark designation is consistent with the criteria established
in this Chapter.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
A.
When
a resource has been designated a Landmark, the City shall have a notice
thereof recorded in the office of the County Recorder.
B.
All
resources designated as Landmark shall be listed in the City's Landmark
Registry.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
If a request for Landmark designation has been denied by the
Commission, a subsequent application that is the same or substantially
the same may not be submitted or reconsidered for at least one year
from the effective date of final action on the original request unless
substantial additional data becomes available, in which case the Director
may accept a resubmitted application after six months.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
When a resource is designated as a Landmark and all conditions
of approvals have been deemed completed or satisfied by the Director,
the resource shall not be subject to the provisions of the Lompoc
Municipal Code where the Code is in conflict with the preservation
of the resource and the approved maintenance program. All permits
issued for a Landmark shall be consistent with the maintenance program
approved by Commission and any conditions of approval.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
