The Architectural and Preservation Commission strives to enhance the quality of life of the residents of Claremont by protecting, preserving, and enhancing Cultural Resources; guiding the design and redesign of physical elements; and ensuring the harmonious composition and preservation of visual aspects of the City. The Commission, through its review of development projects, implementation of the City's Cultural Resources Preservation Ordinance (CMC Ch.
16.302), and recommendations on design issues, protects the City's character, sense of place and unique physical environment; maintains the image of Claremont as a community of neighborhoods; encourages the preservation of the City's architectural, historic and cultural resources; ensures the beautification of streetscapes and public areas; and promotes the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. In implementing this charge, the Architectural and Preservation Commission will:
1. Be a liaison among the community, the colleges, applicants for development,
and the City government pertaining to design and historic preservation
matters.
2. Review and make determinations as necessary on requests from individual
residents, developers, and City officials relative to architectural
and community design issues.
3. As needed, review and identify community design issues and beautification
programs in order to advise the City Council on appropriate work plan
items for incorporation into the City budget.