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The Heritage Preservation Board shall review and make a recommendation for all projects subject to this chapter.

A. In reviewing applications, the Board shall determine whether the application meets the following standards:

1. The proposed work will be compatible with the exterior architectural character of the historic resource and neighboring historic resources.

2. The proposed work will maintain the integrity of the historic resource.

3. The proposed work will not significantly diminish public view of the historic resource.

4. The proposed work will not adversely affect the historic, architectural, or aesthetic character of the neighborhood.

5. The proposed work will comply with federal, state, and City standards for the rehabilitation or modification of historic resources.

B. Following review, and within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the application by the City, the Board shall take one of the following actions:

1. Recommend that the application be approved when the standards of subsection (A) of this section are found to be satisfied;

2. Recommend that certain conditions of approval be considered where conditions are found necessary to satisfy the standards of subsection (A) of this section;

3. Continue the application to a specified date to allow the applicant the opportunity to modify the proposal to satisfy the standards of subsection (A) of this section; or

4. Recommend that the application be denied when it is found that the standards of subsection (A) of this section cannot be met;

5. For demolition permit applications, the Heritage Preservation Board may stay the application approval or issuance for a determination whether an environmental analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act is required, and to perform any required analysis and/or request an investigation of alternatives to the proposed demolition, such as, but not limited to, seeking a new owner who is willing to preserve the historic resource, or seeking an alternate site for the resource, or seeking an adaptive reuse of the structure. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 975 § 3, 2011; Ord. 953 § 1(22), 2007; Ord. 857 § 5 (part), 1993; Ord. 782 § 1, 1989; Ord. 592 § 5 (part), 1978)