The purpose of the civic center district shall be to promote the orderly, harmonious development of areas of the community adjacent to the civic center and to insure that the appearance of the areas surrounding the civic center shall be maintained at a high standard.

(Prior code § 9251)

The following described area within the city shall be designated as the "civic center":

Lot 177, 178, 179 Montebello Tract, City of Montebello, as per map book 78, Pages 79 et seq. of Miscellaneous Records, on file in the office of the County Recorder, County of Los Angeles, State of California. General location: on the Northerly side of Beverly Boulevard between Maple Avenue and 18th Street.

(Prior code § 9251.1)

Pursuant to Section 65850 et seq. of the Government Code of the state, there is created a "civic center district" surrounding the designated civic center, for a distance of five hundred feet beyond the boundary lines of the properties included in the civic center.

(Prior code § 9251.2)

All plans for buildings or structures, other than single-family residential units, proposed to be located upon properties included in the district, shall be submitted to the planning commission and city council for review and approval prior to the issuance of such permit.

(Prior code § 9251.3)

Where a civic center review is required, the applicant shall submit the following:

A.

A detailed plot plan; and

B.

Architectural details of all:

1.

Signs and advertising displays. See Chapter 17.62 of this code,

2.

Exterior colors,

3.

Landscaping design and materials,

4.

Exterior wall elevations and roof details,

5.

Any unique building design features intended to be used as advertising displays,

6.

Exterior lighting;

C.

Other material the city planner may deem necessary to communicate the intent of the proposal to the planning commission and city council.

(Prior code § 9251.4)

Application for civic center review shall be filed with the city planner and shall consist of the following:

A.

The material required pursuant to Section 17.38.060 in a quantity determined by the city planner;

B.

Proof of ownership of property, or written authorization from the owner permitting such filing.

(Prior code § 9251.5)

A.

Civic center review shall be subject to the recommended approval of the planning commission and to the approval of the city council.

B.

City council approval shall be based upon the findings that the proposed development:

1.

Is consistent with the zoning regulations and the general plan; and

2.

Is compatible with the architectural design of the public buildings located within the civic center district.

(Prior code § 9251.6)

A.

The city council shall have authority to disapprove any proposed building or structure or any change in an existing building or structure, which, in its opinion, would substantially affect the appearance and have a detrimental effect on the civic center district.

B.

The city council may require changes in the architectural treatment of buildings or structures and may require additional landscaping and development improvements.

C.

The city council may impose such conditions of development as are necessary in its judgment to carry out the intent and purpose of the civic center district.

(Prior code § 9251.7)