HomeMy WebLinkAbout1844 ORDINANCE NO. 1844
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.05.125 OF, AND
ADDING SUBSECTION (c) TO SECTION 8.05.020 OF, THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO
CLASS 3 HISTORIC STRUCTURES/SITES.
City Attornev's Summary
Under the current provisions of the Palm Springs Municipal Code,
Class 3 historic structures include all structures/sites constructed
prior to 1945. This Ordinance will include all structures/sites
constructed prior to 1969 as Class 3 historic structures. This
Ordinance also defines the term "demolition."
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, ordains:
SECTION 1. Subsection (c) is added to Section 8.05.020 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code to read:
(c) Demolition.
The term "demolition' means the total tearing down or destruction of the building
envelope as described in the State Energy Code, as may be amended from time to
time.
SECTION 2. Section 8.05.125 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended
to read:
Section 8.05.125 Created by Council
The City Council may designate one or more historic sites or districts by following the
procedures specified in this Chapter. Designations will be made by categorizing
nominated sites and districts into one of the following classifications and such other
categories as may be designated by resolution:
Class 1.
Structure/site qualified for city designation; may be qualified at the federal, state
and/or county level. Archival file will be maintained. Structure/site may not be modified
nor objects removed without the approval of the city council; usage may be limited by
the City Council to the extent that it may impair the integrity of the site. Site will be
plaqued. (Intended for use when the structure or site still exists as it did during the
historical period or is restorable).
Class 2.
Site qualified for city designation; may be qualified at the federal, state and/or
county level. Archival file will be maintained. Site is eligible for plaquing. (Intended for
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use when the site is not occupied by a modern structure or use which is different than
that of the historical period or if structure is unusable, nonconforming, unrestorable, or
the like).
Class 3.
Structure/site was constructed before 1969, or a year to be determined by the
City Council, or construction date cannot be confirmed. Eligible for a six-month stay of
demolition. Action of the HSPB may include recommendation to reclassify. All
structures built prior to the subject date would be automatically so classified.
Historic District.
Qualified for city designation; may be qualified at the federal, state and/or county
level. Archival file will be maintained and shall contain a map delineating contributing
and noncontributing structures or sites. Contributing structures/sites shall be subject to
Class 1 regulations until such time that they may be reclassified. Noncontributing
structures/sites shall be subject to review by the HSPB before demolition or
construction. A specific plan, containing special regulations pertaining to the subject
area, may be adopted for each district.
SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to
be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY
COUNCIL THIS 19' DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2014.
ATTEST: STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Ordinance No. 1844 is a full, true and correct copy, and was introduced at a regular
meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on the 5ch day of February, 2014, and adopted
at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 19`h day of February, 2014, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Lewin, Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson,
and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Mills.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California