Historic resource preservation requirements are established to preserve, protect and enhance the historic resources of the town in accordance with the historic element of the general plan of Portola Valley.

(Ord. 1994-276 § 4 Exh. A (part), 1994)

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all historic resources in the town as identified in the historic element of the general plan.

(Ord. 1994-276 § 4 Exh. A (part), 1994)

Properties which contain historic resources identified in the historic element of the general plan, shall comply with the objectives, principles and standards of such element.

(Ord. 1994-276 § 4 Exh. A (part), 1994)

All parties submitting applications pursuant to this title, as well as Titles 15 and 17, shall identify on the application form, as well as any associated site plans or maps, any historic resource identified in the historic element of the general plan which affects the property that is the subject of the application.

(Ord. 1994-276 § 4 Exh. A (part), 1994)

In acting on applications pursuant to this title, as well as Titles 15 and 17, the approving authority shall make findings that the actions are consistent with the standards section of the historic element of the general plan. When either staff or the architectural and site control commission is the approving authority, the application may be referred to the planning commission to determine if proposed action is consistent with the standards section of the historic element. In addition, the planning commission may require the placement of a town-approved plaque identifying the historic resource when an application pertains to a conditional use permit or a subdivision.

(Ord. 1994-276 § 4 Exh. A (part), 1994)