Historical preservation districts, hereinafter designated as HP districts, are established to further preservation of historical resources in the county by encouraging development within the district which makes their preservation economically and physically viable and by restricting development inconsistent with or inimical to their historical nature. Regulation of uses within the district is intended to be compatible with the historical nature of the resource and with the district. Regulation may extend to structural or other alteration, including painting, of structures within the district to maintain compatibility with historical values, and any other regulations which may be necessary to properly preserve the historical resource.

(Prior gen. code § 8-35.0)

All such uses permitted by the regulations of any of the districts of this title and authorized by the land use and development plan adopted for each HP district established are permitted in the HP district.

(Prior gen. code § 8-35.1)

An HP district shall be established by the adoption of an ordinance by the Board of Supervisors reclassifying the described property to an HP district and adopting a land use and development plan constituting the regulations for the use, improvement, and maintenance of the property within the boundaries of the district.

(Prior gen. code § 8-35.2)

In order to be classified in the HP district, at least part of the property or one of the structures on the property must be:

A.

Listed on the Alameda County Register, or otherwise specifically recognized by the Alameda County General Plan; or

B.

Designated a Point of Historic Interest or State Historical Landmark, or be eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, or some state or federal inventory of historical resources; or

C.

Of special importance due to its historical association, basic architectural merit, its embodiment of a style or special type of construction, or other special character, interest, or value.

In addition, establishment of any HP district, and regulations adopted therein, shall be consistent with Section 17.20.010, Intent.

(Ord. 93-15 § 1: prior gen. code § 8-35.3)

(Ord. No. 2012-5, § 4, 1-10-12)

Any amendment to establish this district may be initiated in conformance with Section 17.54.730 of this title. The boundaries of the district may include any or all areas which relate to the specific historical resource. The proposed amendment shall be in the form of a land use and development plan which specifies the uses of land and other regulations that are to apply in the district.

(Prior gen. code § 8-35.4)

The petition for reclassification or the land use and development plan shall be referred to the county parks, recreation, and historical commission for recommendation. The recommendation shall include a determination as to whether or not the property meets the requirements of Section 17.20.040, whether or not reclassification to an HP district is an appropriate means of preserving the property, and whether or not the proposed uses and any proposed alterations to the property are detrimental to its historical value. The parks, recreation, and historical commission may also make recommendations to the planning commission as to appropriate modifications in the proposal, including the boundaries of the district. The parks, recreation, and historical commission review shall be completed and transmitted to the planning commission within sixty (60) days of receipt, or such longer time as may be agreed to by the planning commission, or the above determination shall be made by the planning commission.

(Prior gen. code § 8-35.5)

(Ord. No. 2012-5, § 5, 1-10-12)

Upon receipt of the parks, recreation, and historical commission report, or the expiration of the time limit specified in Section 17.20.060, the amendment shall be set for public hearing.

(Prior gen. code § 8-35.6)