The regulations and procedures outlined in this Chapter 19.17 are established to recognize and preserve the history of the City of Commerce and Southern California. This chapter provides for the identification and designation of historic places, buildings, works of art, neighborhoods, and other objects of historic or cultural interest within the city.

(Ord 544 § 1(part), 2000).

Designation of a historic landmark or district shall follow the procedures outlined in Chapter 19.39, Division 14 of this Title 19.

(Ord 544 § 1(part), 2000).

In acting to approve designation of a historic landmark or district, the city shall make one or more of the findings outlined in Chapter 19.39, Division 14 of this Title 19.

(Ord 544 § 1(part), 2000).

The owner or individual in charge of a designated landmark or a structure within a historic district shall maintain the designated landmark or structure within the historic district in good condition. If the owner or individual in charge fails to make the necessary improvements for maintenance, the city may make the improvements and charge the costs as a lien against the property.

(Ord 544 § 1(part), 2000).

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Public hearings shall be required for the review and approval of a permit to alter and/or restore a designated historic landmark or district.

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The planning commission shall sit as the cultural resource management commission (CRMC) and shall serve as the hearing body on matters related to the approval/disapproval of alteration permits.

(Ord 544 § 1(part), 2000).

When state and federal laws are in conflict with the provisions for preservation and maintenance of historic landmarks outlined in this Title 19, the provisions of state and federal laws shall prevail to the extent of the conflict.

(Ord 544 § 1(part), 2000).

In addition to the requirements contained in this Chapter 19.17, the provisions of Chapter 19.39 (Administration of the Zoning Ordinance) shall apply to the designation historic landmarks and districts.

(Ord 544 § 1(part), 2000).