SEC. 1001. PURPOSES.

It is hereby found that structures, sites and areasof special character or special historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value have been and continue to be unnecessarily destroyed or impaired, despite the feasibility of preserving them. It is further found that the prevention of such needless destruction and impairment is essential to the health, safety and general welfare of the public. The purpose of this legislation is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public through:

(a) The protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of structures, sites and areas that are reminders of past eras, events and persons important in local, state or national history, or which provide significant examples of architectural styles of the past or are landmarks in the history of architecture, or which are unique and irreplaceable assets to the city and its neighborhoods, or which provide for this and future generations examples of the physical surroundings in which past generations lived;

(b) The development and maintenance of appropriate settings and environment for such structures, and in such sites and areas;

(c) The enhancement of property values, the stabilization of neighborhoods and areas of the city, the increase of economic and financial benefits to the city and its inhabitants, and the promotion of tourist trade and interest;

(d) The preservation and encouragement of a city of varied architectural styles, reflecting the distinct phases of its history: cultural, social, economic, political and architectural and

(e) The enrichment of human life in its educational and cultural dimensions in order to serve spiritual as well as material needs, by fostering knowledge of the living heritage of the past. (Added by Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

SEC. 1002. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING AND CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.

The Department of City Planning (hereinafter referred to as the “Department”) and the Planning Commission shall have and exercise the powers and shall perform the duties set forth in this Section and elsewhere in this Article 10 with respect to historical preservation. The Department and the Planning Commission shall be advised in the exercise and performance of their powers and duties by the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board hereinafter created.

(a) The Planning Commission:

(1) Shall recommend to the board of Supervisors, after public hearing, on the designation of landmarks and historic districts, as more fully set forth in Section 1004.3 below;

(2) Shall in appropriate cases, after public hearing, review and decide on applications for construction, alteration, demolition and other applications pertaining to landmark sites and historic districts, as more fully set forth below in this Article 10;

(3) May take steps to encourage or bring about preservation of structures or other features where the Planning Commission has decided to suspend action on an application, as more fully set forth in Section 1006.6 below; and

(4) May establish and maintain a list of structures and other features deemed deserving of official recognition although not designated as landmarks or historic districts, and take appropriate measures of recognition, as more fully set forth in Section 1011 below;

(b) The Department and the Planning Commission:

(1) May carry out, assist and collaborate in studies and programs designed to identify and evaluate structures, sites and areas worthy of preservation;

(2) May consult with and consider the ideas and recommendations of civic groups, public agencies, and citizens interested in historical preservation;

(3) May inspect and investigate structures, sites and areas which they have reason to believe worthy of preservation;

(4) May disseminate information to the public concerning those structures, sites and areas deemed worthy of preservation, and may encourage and advise property owners in the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of landmarks, property in historic districts, and other officially recognized property of historical interest;

(5) May consider methods other than those provided for in this Article 10 for encouraging and achieving historical preservation, and make appropriate recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and to other bodies and agencies, both public and private; and

(6) May establish such policies, rules and regulations as they deem necessary to administer and enforce this Article 10. (Amended by Ord. 222-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 1003. LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD.

There is hereby created a Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as the “Advisory Board”), which shall advise the Department and the Planning Commission on historical preservation matters. The Advisory Board shall consist of nine voting members appointed by the Mayor and serving at his pleasure, without salary. Of the original appointments, five shall be for a four-year term and four for a two-year term; after the expiration of the said original terms, all appointments shall be for four-year terms. In addition, the Art Commission shall choose one of its members to be an ex officio member of the Advisory Board, without vote.

(a) In making appointments, the Mayor may consult persons and organizations interested in historical preservation. Appointees to the Advisory board shall be persons specially qualified by reason of training or experience in the historic and cultural traditions of the City, and interested in the preservation of its historic structures, sites and areas. The voting members shall be residents of the City.

(b) The Director of City Planning, or his delegate, shall serve as secretary of the Advisory Board, without vote. The Department shall render staff assistance to the Advisory Board.

(c) The Advisory Board shall elect a chairman from among its voting members, and shall establish rules and regulations for its own organization and procedure. (Added Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

SEC. 1004. DESIGNATION OF LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS.

(a) Pursuant to the procedures set forth hereinafter:

(1) The Board of Supervisors may, by ordinance, designate an individual structure or other feature or an integrated group of structures and features on a single lot or site, having a special character or special historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value, as a landmark, and shall designate a landmark site for each landmark; and

(2) The Board of Supervisors may, by ordinance, designate an area containing a number of structures having a special character or special historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value, and constituting a distinct section of the city, as a historic district.

(b) Each such designating ordinance shall include, or shall incorporate by reference to the pertinent resolution of the Planning Commission then on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, as though fully set forth in such designating ordinance, the location and boundaries of the landmark site or historic district, a description of the characteristics of the landmark or historic district which justify its designation, and a description of the particular features that should be preserved. Any such designation shall be in furtherance of and in conformance with the purposes of this Article 10 and the standards set forth herein.

(c) The property included in any such designation shall upon designation be subject to the controls and standards set forth in this Article 10. In addition, the said property shall be subject to the following further controls and standards if imposed by the designating ordinance:

(1) For a publicly owned landmark, review of proposed changes in major interior architectural features;

(2) For a historic district, such further controls and standards as the Board of Supervisors deems necessary or desirable, including but not limited to facade, setback and height controls.

(3) For a City-owned park, square, plaza or garden on a landmark site, review of alterations as identified in the designating ordinance.

(d) The Board of Supervisors may amend or rescind a designation at any time, subject to all of the procedures set forth in this Article 10 for an original designation; provided, however, that in the event that a landmark is accidentally destroyed or is demolished or removed in conformity with the provisions of Section 1007, or is legally demolished or relocated after compliance has been had with the provisions of Section 1006.2, the Director of Planning may request the Planning Commission to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the designation be amended or rescinded, and in such case the procedures for an original designation set forth in Sections 1004.1, 1004.2 and 1004.3 hereof shall not apply. (Amended Ord. 112-71, App. 5/7/71; Ord. 327-99, File No. 991871, App. 12/23/99)

SEC. 1004.1. INITIATION OF DESIGNATION.

Initiation of designation shall be by the board of Supervisors or by a resolution of intention by the Planning Commission, the Art Commission or the Advisory Board, or on the verified application of owners of the property to be designated or their authorized agents. Any such application shall be filed with the Department upon forms prescribed by the Planning Commission, and shall be accompanied by all data required by the Planning Commission. Where such an application is submitted for designation of a historic district, the application must be subscribed by or on behalf of at least 66 percent of the property owners in the proposed district. (Added Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

SEC. 1004.2. REFERRAL TO LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD.

The proposed designation, resolution or application shall be promptly referred to the Advisory Board for review and report to the Planning Commission as to conformance with the purposes and standards of this Article 10. The Advisory Board shall recommend approval, disapproval or modification of the proposal, or shall report its failure to reach a decision thereon, within 30 days after such referral. If no recommendation is rendered within 30 days, the Planning Commission may act notwithstanding the lack of such a recommendation. (Added Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

SEC. 1004.3. HEARING BY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.

After receiving a report from the Advisory Board or after the expiration of 30 days from the date of referral, whichever is sooner, the Planning Com-mission shall hold a public hearing on the proposal; the Department shall set a time and place for such hearing. A record of pertinent information presented at the hearing shall be made and maintained as a permanent record.

(a) Notice of Hearing. Notice of the time, place and purpose of such hearing shall be given by at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than 20 days prior to the date of hearing. Notice shall also be mailed not less than 10 days prior to the date of hearing to the owners of all property included in the proposed designation, using for this purpose the names and addresses of the last known owners as shown on the records of the Assessor. Failure to send notice by mail to any such property owner where the address of such owner is not a matter of public record shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection with the proposed designation. The Department may also give such other notice as it may deem desirable and practicable.

(b) Time Limitation. The Planning Commission shall consider the report of the Advisory Board and shall consider the conformance or lack of conformance of the proposed designation with the purposes and standards of this Article 10. The Planning Commission shall approve, disapprove or modify the proposal within 90 days after the conclusion of the public hearing; failure to act within said time shall constitute approval.

(c) Notice of Action Taken. The Planning Commission shall promptly notify the applicant of action taken. If the Planning Commission approves or modifies the proposed designation in whole or in part, it shall transmit the proposal together with a copy of the resolution of approval, to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. (Added by Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

SEC. 1004.4. DESIGNATION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

The Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing on any proposal so transmitted to it, after duenotice to the owners of the property included in the proposal, and such other notice as the said Board may deem necessary. The Board of Supervisors may approve, or modify and approve, the designation by a majority vote of all its members. (Added by Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

SEC. 1004.5. APPEAL TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

If the Planning Commission disapproves the proposed designation, such action shall be final, except upon the filing of a valid appeal to the Board of Supervisors within 30 days by a protest subscribed by the owners of at least 20 percent of the property proposed to be designated, or by any governmental body or agency, or by an organization with a recognized interest in historical preservation; provided, however, that if the proposal was initiated by the Board of Supervisors, the Clerk of the said Board shall be notified immediately of the disapproval without the necessity for an appeal.

(a) Hearing. The Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing on any such proposal appealed to it or initiated by it, after due notice to the owners of the property included in the proposal, and such other notice as the said Board may deem necessary.

(b) Decision. The Board of Supervisors may overrule the Planning Commission and approve, or modify and approve, the designation by a majority vote of all its members.

(c) Resubmission, Reconsideration. If a proposal initiated by application has been disapproved by the Planning Commission or by the Board of Supervisors on appeal, no subsequent application that is the same or substantially the same may be submitted or reconsidered for at least one year from the effective date of final action of the original proposal. (Added by Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

SEC. 1004.6. NOTICE OF DESIGNATION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

When a landmark or historic district has been designated by the Board of Supervisors as provided above, the Department shall promptly notify the owners of the property included therein. The Department shall cause a copy of the designating ordinance, or notice thereof, to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder. (Added by Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

SEC. 1004.7. NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OR RESCISSION OF DESIGNATION.

When a landmark or historic district designation has been amended or rescinded, the Department shall promptly notify the owners of the property included therein, and shall cause a copy of the appropriate ordinance, or notice thereof, to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder. (Added by Ord. 112-71, App. 5/7/71)

SEC. 1005. CONFORMITY AND PERMITS.

(a) No person shall carry out or cause to be carried out on a designated landmark site or in a designated historic district any construction, alteration, removal or demolition of a structure or any work involving a sign, awning, marquee, canopy, mural or other appendage, for which a City permit is required, except in conformity with the provisions of this Article 10. In addition, no such work shall take place unless all other applicable laws and regulations have been complied with, and any required permit has been issued for said work.

(b) The Central Permit Bureau shall not issue, and no other City department or agency shall issue, any permit for construction, alteration, removal or demolition of a structure or any permit for work involving a sign, awning, marquee, canopy, mural or other appendage on a landmark site or in a historic district, except in conformity with the provisions of this Article 10. In addition, no such permit shall be issued unless all other applicable laws and regulations have been complied with.

(c)(1) Where so provided in the designating ordinance for a historic district, any or all exterior changes visible from a public street or other public place shall require approval in accordance with the provisions of this Article 10, regardless of whether or not a City permit is required for such exterior changes. Such exterior changes may include, but shall not be limited to, painting and repainting; landscaping; fencing; and installation of lighting fixtures and other building appendages.

(2) The addition of a mural to any landmark or contributory structure in a historic district shall require compliance with the provisions of this Article 10, regardless of whether or not a City permit is required for the mural.

(3) Alterations to City-owned parks, squares, plazas or gardens on a landmark site, where the designating ordinance identifies such alterations, shall require approval in accordance with the provisions of this Article 10, regardless of whether or not a City permit is required.

(d) The Department shall maintain with the Central Permit Bureau a current record of designated landmarks and historic districts. Upon receipt of any application for a permit to carry out any construction, alteration, removal or demolition of a structure or any work involving a sign, awning, marquee, canopy, mural or other appendage, on a landmark site or in a historic district, the Central Permit Bureau shall, unless the structure or feature concerned has been declared unsafe or dangerous pursuant to Section 1007 of this Article 10, promptly forward such permit application to the Department.

(e) After receiving a permit application from the Central Permit Bureau in accordance with the preceding subsection, the Department shall ascertain whether Section 1006 requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for the work proposed in such permitapplication. If such Certificate is required and has been issued, and if the permit application conforms to such Certificate, the permit application shall be processed without further reference to this Article 10. If such Certificate is required and has not been issued, or if in the sole judgment of the Department the permit application does not so conform, the permit application shall be disapproved or held by the Department until such time as conformity does exist; the decision and action of the Department shall be final. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the following cases the Department shall process the permit application without further reference to this Article 10:

(1) When the application is for a permit to construct on a landmark site where the landmark has been lawfully demolished and the site is not within a designated historic district;

(2) When the application is for a permit to make interior alterations only on a privately owned structure, or on a publicly owned structure unless the designating ordinance requires review of such alterations pursuant to Section 1004(c) hereof;

(3) When the application is for a permit to do ordinary maintenance and repairs only. For the purpose of this Article 10, “ordinary maintenance and repairs” shall mean any work, the sole purpose and effect of which is to correct deterioration, decay or damage, including repair of damage caused by fire or other disaster;

(4) When the application is for a permit to comply with the UMB Seismic Retrofit Ordinances and the Zoning Administrator determines that the proposed work complies with the UMB Retrofit Architectural Design Guidelines, which guidelines shall be adopted by the Planning Commission.

(f) For purposes of this Article 10, demolition shall be defined as any one of the following:

(1) Removal of more than 25 percent of the surface of all external walls facing a public street(s); or

(2) Removal of more than 50 percent of all external walls from their function as all external walls; or

(3) Removal of more than 25 percent of external walls from function as either external or internal walls; or

(4) Removal of more than 75 percent of the building's existing internal structural framework or floor plates unless the City determines that such removal is the only feasible means to meet the standards for seismic load and forces of the latest adopted version of the San Francisco Building Code and the State Historical Building Code.

(g) The following procedures shall govern review of the addition of murals to any landmark or contributory structure in a historic district:

(1) Where the mural is proposed to be added to a landmark or contributory structure in a historic district, located on property owned by the City, no Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required. On such structures, the Art Commission shall not approve the mural until the Advisory Board has provided advice to the Art Commission on the impact of the mural on the historical structure. The Advisory Board shall provide advice to the Art Commission within 50 days of receipt of a written request for advice and information regarding the placement, size and location of the proposed mural;

(2) Where the mural is proposed to be added to a landmark or contributory structure in a historic district, located on property which is not owned by the City, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required. The Advisory Board shall not act on the Certificate of Appropriateness until the Art Com-mission has provided advice to the Advisory Board on the mural. The Art Commission shall provide advice to the Advisory Board within 50 days of receipt of a written request for advice and information regarding the proposed mural. (Amended by Ord. 222-72, App. 8/9/72; Ord. 227-92, App. 7/14/92; Ord. 97-96, App. 3/6/96; Ord. 249-96, App. 6/19/96; Ord. 327-99, File No. 991871, App. 12/23/99)

SEC. 1006. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS REQUIRED.

In the case of:

(1) Any construction, alteration, removal or demolition of a structure or any work involving a sign, awning, marquee, canopy, mural (as set forth in Planning Code Section 1005(g), or other appendage, for which a City permit is required, on a landmark site or in a historic district;

(2) Exterior changes in a historic district visible from a public street or other public place, where the designating ordinance requires approval of such changes pursuant to the provisions of this Article 10; and

(3) The addition of a mural to any landmark or contributory structure in a historic district, which is not owned by the City or located on property owned by the City, as set forth in Planning Code Section 1005(g), regardless of whether or not a City permit is required for the mural; and

(4) Alterations to City-owned parks, squares, plazas or gardens on a landmark site, where the designating ordinance identifies the alterations that require approval under this Article 10.

A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required and shall govern review of permit applications as provided in Sections 1005(e) and 1005(g), except in the specific cases set forth in Section 1005(e). The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1006 through 1006.8 shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness; provided, however, that the designating ordinance for a historic district, or for a City-owned park, square, plaza or garden on a landmark site, may modify or add to these procedures, requirements, controls and standards. (Amended by Ord. 222-72, App. 8/9/72; Ord. 249-96, App. 6/19/96; Ord. 327-99, File No. 991871, App. 12/23/99)

SEC. 1006.1. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS.

(a) Who May Apply. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness may be filed by the owner, or authorized agent for the owner, of the property for which the Certificate is sought.

(b) Where to File. Applications shall be filed in the office of the Department of City Planning.

(c) Content of Applications. The content of applications shall be in accordance with the policies, rules and regulations of the Department and the City Planning Commission. All applications shall be upon forms prescribed therefor, and shall contain or be accompanied by all information required to assure the presentation of pertinent facts for proper consideration of the case and for the permanent record. In general, the application shall be accompanied by plans and specifications showing the proposed exterior appearance, including but not limited to color, texture of materials, and architectural design and detail; drawings or photographs showing the property in the context of its surroundings may also be required. The applicant may be required to file with his application the information needed for the preparation and mailing of notices as specified in Section 1006.3.

(d) Verification. Each application filed by or on behalf of one or more property owners shall be verified by at least one such owner or his authorized agent attesting to the truth and correctness of all facts, statements and information presented.

(e) Conditional Uses. In the case of any proposal for which the City Planning Code requires a conditional use authorization in addition to a Certificate of Appropriateness, the Department may combine the required applications, notices and hearings for administrative convenience and in the interests of the applicant and the public, to the extent deemed feasible and desirable by the Department. (Amended by Ord. 223-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 1006.2. REVIEW BY DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING AND CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.

(a) Cases Other Than Construction, Removal or Demolition.

(1) In the case of any alteration of a structure or any work involving a sign, awning, marquee, canopy or other appendage, or exterior changes in a historic district visible from a public street or other public place, or alterations to a City-owned park, square, plaza or garden on a landmark site, where a Certificate of Appropriateness is required, the application for said Certificate shall be reviewed by the Department with the advice of the Advisory Board. The Department, with the advice of the Advisory Board, shall determine within 20 days after the application is accepted for filing, whether or not the proposal would have a significant impact upon, or is potentially detrimental to, the landmark site or historic district; and the Department shall notify the applicant of the determination made. If it is determined that there would be no such significant impact or potential detriment, the Department shall issue a Certificate of Appropriateness to the applicant.

(2) If it is determined that the proposal would have a significant impact upon, or is potentially detrimental to, the landmark site or historic district, or upon request of the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the application.

(b) Construction, Removal or Demolition. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for any construction, removal or demolition of a structure, except as may be otherwise provided in the designating ordinance for a historic district or for City-owned park, square, plaza or garden on a landmark site. (Amended by Ord. 222-72, App. 8/9/72; Ord. 327-99, File No. 991871, App. 12/23/99)

SEC. 1006.3. SCHEDULING AND NOTICE OF HEARING.

When an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness has been filed and Section 1006.2 provides that the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing thereon, the Department shall set a time and place for said hearing within a reasonable period. Notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing shall be given by the Department as follows:

(a) By mail to the applicant;

(b) By mail not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing to the owners of all real property that is the subject of the application and, if said property is in a historic district, to the owners of all real property within the historic district, using for this purpose the names and addresses of the owners as shown on the latest citywide assessment roll in the office of the Tax Collector. Failure to send notice by mail to any such property owner where the address of such owner is not shown on such assessment roll shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection with such action;

(c) By publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than 20 days prior to the date of the hearing;

(d) Such other notice as the Department shall deem appropriate. (Amended by Ord. 222-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 1006.4. REFERRAL TO ADVISORY BOARD PRIOR TO HEARING.

Where a public hearing before the Planning Com-mission has been scheduled thereon, the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be promptly referred to the Advisory Board and shall be considered by the Advisory Board at its next regular meeting, or at a special meeting called for that specific purpose. The Advisory Board shall render a report to the Planning Commission at or prior to the scheduled public hearing; failure of the Advisory Board to consider the application or to render a report shall not constitute grounds for continuation of the public hearing. (Amended by Ord. 222-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 1006.5. CONDUCT OF HEARING; DECISION.

Where a public hearing before the Planning Commission has been scheduled:

(a) Report and Recommendation. The Department shall make necessary investigations and studies prior to the hearing of the Planning Commission. The report and recommendation of the Director of Planning shall be submitted at the hearing.

(b) Record. A record shall be kept of the pertinent information presented at the hearing, and such record shall be maintained as a part of the permanent public records of the Department. A verbatim record may be made if permitted or ordered by the Planning Commission.

(c) Continuations. The Planning Commission shall determine the instances in which cases scheduled for hearing may be continued or taken under advisement. In such cases, new notice need not be given of the further hearing date, provided such date is announced at the scheduled hearing.

(d) Decision. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be rendered within 30 days from the date of conclusion of the hearing; failure of the Commission to act within the prescribed time shall be deemed to constitute disapproval of the application. The decision of the Planning Commission, in either approving or disapproving the application pursuant to Section 1006.6, shall be final except upon the filing of a valid appeal to the Board of Supervisors as provided in Section 1006.8. The decision of the Planning Commission, in suspending action on an application pursuant to Section 1006.6, shall be final. If the Planning Commission, or the Board of Supervisors onappeal, approves the application, or after the expiration of any suspension period imposed by the Commission, the Department shall issue a Certificate of Appropriateness to the applicant.

(e) Time Limit for Exercise. When approving an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness as provided herein the Planning Commission may impose a time limit for submission of a permit application conforming to the Certificate; otherwise, such permit application must be submitted within a reasonable time.

(f) Delegation of Hearing. The Planning Commission may delegate to a committee of one or more of its members, or to the Director of Planning or his designee, or to the Advisory Board, or to any combination of the foregoing, the holding of the hearing required by this Article 10 for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The delegate or delegates shall submit to the Planning Commission a record of the hearing, together with a report of findings and recommendations relative thereto, for the consideration of the Commission in reaching its decision in the case.

(g) Reconsideration. Whenever an application has been disapproved by the Planning Commission, orby the Board of Supervisors on appeal as described in Section 1006.8, no application, the same or substantially the same as that which was disapproved, shall be resubmitted to or reconsidered by the Planning Commission within a period of one year from the effective date of final action upon the earlier application. (Amended by Ord. 222-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 1006.6. NATURE OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION.

The decision of the Planning Commission after its public hearing shall be in accordance with the following provisions:

(a) If the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness proposes construction or alteration of a structure or any work involving a sign, awning, marquee, canopy, mural or other appendage, or exterior changes in a historic district visible from a public street or other public place, the Planning Commission shall approve or disapprove the application in whole or in part.

(b) If the application proposes removal or demolition of a structure on a designated landmark site, the Planning Commission may disapprove or approve the application, or may suspend action on it for a period not to exceed 180 days; provided that the Board of Supervisors by resolution may, for good cause shown, extend the suspension for an additional period not to exceed 180 days, if the said Board acts not more than 90 days and not less than 30 days prior to the expiration of the original 180-day period.

(c) If the application proposes removal or demolition of a structure in a designated historic district, other than on a designated landmark site, the Planning Commission may disapprove or approve the application, or may suspend action on it for a period not to exceed 90 days, subject to extension by the Board of Supervisors as provided in the preceding subsection; provided, however, that the designating ordinance for the historic district may authorize the suspension of action for an alternate period which shall in no event exceed 90 days, without extension, and in such event the provision of the designating ordinance shall govern.

(d) In the event action on an application to remove or demolish a structure is suspended as provided in this Section, the Planning Commission, with the advice and assistance of the Advisory Board, may take such steps as it determines are necessary to preserve the structure concerned, in accordance with the purposes of this Article 10. Such steps may include, but shall not be limited to, consultations with civic groups, public agencies, and interested citizens, recommendations for acquisition of property by public or private bodies or agencies, and exploration of the possibility of moving one or more structures or other features. (Added by Ord. 222-72, App. 8/9/72; amended by Ord. 97-96, App. 3/6/96; Ord. 249-96, App. 6/19/96)

SEC. 1006.7. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS.

The Planning Commission, the Department, and the Advisory Board shall be guided by the standards in this Section in their review of applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for proposed work on a landmark site or in a historic district. In appraising the effects and relationships mentioned herein, the Planning Commission, the Department and the Advisory Board shall in all cases consider the factors of architectural style, design, arrangement, texture, materials, color, and any other pertinent factors.

(a) The proposed work shall be appropriate for and consistent with the effectuation of the purposes of this Article 10.

(b) For applications pertaining to landmark sites, the proposed work shall preserve, enhance or restore, and shall not damage or destroy, the exterior architectural features of the landmark and, where specified in the designating ordinance for a publicly owned landmark, its major interior architectural features. The proposed work shall not adversely affect the special character or special historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value of the landmark and its site, as viewed both in themselves and in their setting, nor of the historic district in applicable cases.

(c) For applications pertaining to property in historic districts, other than on a designated landmark site, any new construction, addition or exterior change shall be compatible with the character of the historic district as described in the designating ordinance; and, in any exterior change, reasonable efforts shall be made to preserve, enhance or restore, and not to damage or destroy, the exterior architectural features of the subject property which are compatible with the character of the historic district. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any exterior change where the subject property is not already compatible with the character of the historic district, reasonable efforts shall be made to produce compatibility, and in no event shall there be a greater deviation from compatibility. Where the required compatibility exists, the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be approved.

(d) For applications pertaining to all property in historic districts, the proposed work shall also conform to such further standards as may be embodied in the ordinance designating the historic district.

(e) For applications pertaining to the addition of murals on a landmark or contributory structure in a historic district, the Advisory Board and the Planning Commission shall consider only the placement, size and location of the mural, to determine whether the mural covers or obscures significant architectural features of the landmark or contributory structure. For purposes of review under this Article 10, the City shall not consider the content or artistic merit of the mural. (Amended by Ord. 41-73, App. 2/1/73; Ord. 249-96, App. 6/19/96)

SEC. 1006.8. APPEALS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION.

(a) Right of Appeal. The action of the Planning Commission in approving or disapproving in whole or in part an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be subject to appeal to the Board of Supervisors in accordance with this Section. An action of the Commission so appealed from shall not become effective unless and until approved by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with this Section. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize the appeal of any decision under Section 1006.6 of this Article 10 to suspend action on an application.

(b) Notice of Appeal. Any appeal under this Section shall be taken by filing written notice of appeal with the Board of Supervisors within 30 days after the date of action by the Planning Commission. In the case of a historic district, the notice of appeal shall be subscribed by the owners of at least 20 percent of the property affected by the proposed Certificate of Appropriateness; for the purposes of this calculation, the property affected shall be deemed to be all property within the historic district. In the case of a landmark not in a historic district, the notice of appeal shall be subscribed by the property owner, or by any governmental body or agency, or by an organization with a recognized interest in historical preservation.

(c) Hearing. Upon the filing of such written notice of appeal so subscribed, the Board of Supervisors or the Clerk thereof shall set a time and place for hearing such appeal, which shall be not less than 10 nor more than 30 days after such filing. The Board of Supervisors must decide such appeal within 30 days of the time set for the hearing thereon; provided that, if the full membership of the Board is not present on the last day on which said appeal is set or continued for hearing within said period, the Board may postpone said hearing and decision thereon until, but not later than, the full membership of the Board is present; provided, further, that the latest date to which said hearing and decision may be so postponed shall be not more than 90 days from the date of filing of the appeal. Failure of the Board of Supervisors to act within such time limit shall be deemed to constitute approval by the Board of the action of the Planning Commission.

(d) Decision. In acting upon any such appeal, the Board of Supervisors may disapprove the action of the Planning Commission only by a vote of not less than of all members of the Board.

(e) Decisions Affecting City Hall. The provisions of this Subsection shall govern decisions by the City Planning Commission on a Certificate of Appropriateness for alteration work to be done at City Hall, in lieu of any other provision set forth above. Upon the approval or disapproval by the City Planning Commission of a Certificate of Appropriateness for alteration of City Hall, the Secretary of the City Planning Commission shall transmit to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors written notification of the Commission's decision. The Clerk shall set a time and place for hearing on the decision, which shall be not less than 10 nor more than 30 days after receipt of such notification. The Board of Supervisors may either approve, disapprove, or modify the Commission's decision by majority vote. The Board of Supervisors must take this action within 30 days of the time set for the hearing thereon, provided that, if the full membership of the Board is not present on the last day on which said hearing is set or continued within said period, the Board may postpone said hearing and decision thereon until, but not later than, the full membership of the Board is present; provided further, that the latest date to which said hearing and decision may be so postponed shall be not more than 90 days from the date of the receipt of written notification. Failure of the Board of Supervisors to act within such time limit shall be deemed to constitute approval by the Board of the action of the City Planning Commission. (Amended by Ord. 222-72, App. 8/9/72; Ord. 163-87, App. 5/14/87)

SEC. 1007. UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS.

None of the provisions of this Article 10 shall be construed to prevent any measures of construction, alteration, or demolition necessary to correct the unsafe or dangerous condition of any structure, other feature, or part thereof, where such condition has been declared unsafe or dangerous by the Superintendent of the Bureau of Building Inspection or the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety, and where the proposed measures have been declared necessary, by such official, to correct the said condition; provided, however, that only such work as is absolutely necessary to correct the unsafe or dangerous condition may be performed pursuant to this Section. In the event any structure or other feature shall be damaged by fire, or other calamity, or by Act of God or by the public enemy, to such an extent that in the opinion of the aforesaid officials it cannot reasonably be repaired and restored, it may be removed in conformity with normal permit procedures and applicable laws. (Added by Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

SEC. 1008. COMPLIANCE WITH MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.

The owner, lessee or other person in actual charge of a landmark, or of a structure in an historic district, shall comply with all applicable codes, laws and regulations governing the maintenance of the property. It is the intent of this Section to preserve from deliberate or inadvertent neglect the exterior portions of such landmark or structure, the interior portions thereof when subject to control as specified in the designating ordinance, and all interior portions thereof whose maintenance is necessary to prevent deterioration and decay of any exterior portion. (Amended by Ord. 222-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 1009. ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.

The Advisory Board may, upon request of the property owner, render advice and guidance with respect to any proposed work for which a Certificate of Appropriateness is not required, on a designated landmark site or in a designated historic district. In rendering such advice and guidance, the Advisory Board shall be guided by the purposes and standards in this Article 10. This Section shall not be construed to impose any regulations or controls upon any property. (Amended by Ord. 222-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 1010. PROPERTY OWNED BY PUBLIC AGENCIES.

(a) The Department shall take appropriate steps to notify all public agencies which own or may acquire property in the City, about the existence and character of designated landmarks and historic districts; if possible, the Department shall cause a current record of such landmarks and districts to be maintained in each such public agency. In the case of any publicly owned property on a landmark site or in a historic district which is not subject to the permit review procedures of the City, the agency owning the said property shall seek the advice of the Planning Commission prior to approval or authorization of any construction, alteration or demolition thereon; and the Planning Commission, with the aid of the Advisory Board and in consultation with the Art Commission in appropriate cases, shall render a report to the owner as expeditiously as possible, based on the purposes and standards in this Article 10. If Planning Commission review of a public project involving construction, alteration or demolition on a landmark site or in a historic district is required under any other law, or under the Charter, the Planning Commission shall render the report referred to in this Section to such public agency without specific request therefor.

(b) All officers, boards, commissions and departments of the City shall cooperate with the Advisory Board and the Planning Commission in carrying out the spirit and intent of this Article 10.

(c) Nothing in this Article 10 shall be construed to imposed any regulations or controls upon designated landmarks owned or controlled by the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District. (Added by Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67; amended by Ord. 244-98, App. 7/31/98)

SEC. 1011. RECOGNITION OF STRUCTURES OF MERIT.

(a) The Advisory Board may recommend, and the Planning Commission may approve, a list of structures of historical, architectural or aesthetic merit which have not been designated as landmarks and are not situated in designated historic districts. The said list may be added to from time to time. The purpose of this list shall be to recognize and encourage the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of such structures. The Advisory Board and the Planning Commission shall maintain a record of historic structures in the City which have been officially designated by agencies of the State or federal government, and shall cause such structures to be added to the aforesaid list.

(b) Nothing in this Article 10 shall be construed to impose any regulations or controls upon such structures of merit included on the said list and neither designated as landmarks nor situated in historic districts.

(c) The Planning Commission, with the advice of the Advisory Board, may authorize such steps as it deems desirable to recognize the merit of, and to encourage the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of any such listed structure, or of any designated landmark or any structure in a designated historic district, including but not limited to the issuance of a certificate of recognition and the authorization of a plaque to be affixed to the exterior of the structure; and the Planning Commission shall cooperate with appropriate State and federal agencies in such efforts.

(d) The Planning Commission, with the advice of the Advisory Board, may make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and to any other body or agency responsible, to encourage giving names pertaining to San Francisco history to streets, squares, walks, plazas and other public places. (Added by Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

SEC. 1013. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.

(a) Duty to Administer and Enforce. It shall be the duty of the Director of Planning, or his delegate, to administer and enforce the provisions of this Article 10. Upon request, the Bureau of Building Inspection shall assist the Director of Planning in the performance of this duty.

(b) Inspection of Premises. In the performance of his duties, the Director of Planning and employees of the Department properly authorized to represent him shall have the right to enter any building or premises for the purposes of investigation and inspection; provided, that such right of entry shall be exercised only at reasonable hours, and that in no case shall entry be made to any building in the absence of the owner or tenant thereof without the written order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(c) Methods of Enforcement. In addition to the regulations of this Article 10, other Articles of this Code and provisions of the Charter which govern the approval or disapproval of applications for building permits or other permits or licenses affecting the use of land or buildings, the Director of Planning shall have the authority to implement the enforcement thereof by any of the following means:

(1) He may serve notice requiring the removal of any violation of this Article 10 upon the owner, agent or tenant of the building or land, or upon the architect, builder, contractor or other person who commits or assists in any such violation;

(2) He may call upon the District Attorney to institute any necessary legal proceedings to enforce the provisions of this Article 10, and the District Attorney is hereby authorized to institute appropriate actions to that end;

(3) He may call upon the Chief of Police and his authorized agents to assist in the enforcement of this Article 10.

In addition to any of the foregoing remedies, the City Attorney may maintain an action for injunction to restrain or abatement to cause the correction or removal of any violation of this Article 10, or for a mandatory injunction in appropriate cases.

(d) Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Article 10 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding $500 or be imprisoned for a period not exceeding six months or be both so fined and imprisoned. Each day such a violation is committed or permitted to continue, shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder. (Added Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

SEC. 1014. APPLICABILITY.

(a) No application for a permit to construct, alter or demolish any structure or other feature on a landmark site or in a historic district, filed subsequent to the day that an application has been filed or a resolution adopted to initiate designation of the said landmark site or historic district, shall be approved by the Department while proceedings are pending on such designation; provided however, that after 180 days have elapsed from the date of initiation of said desig-nation, if final action on such designation has not been completed, the permit application may be approved.

(b) The provisions of this Article 10 shall be inapplicable to the construction, alteration or demolition of any structure or other feature on a landmark site or in a historic district, where a permit for the performance of such work was issued prior to the effective date of the designation of the said landmark site or historic district, and where such permit has not expired or been cancelled or revoked, provided that construction is started and diligently prosecuted to completion in accordance with the Building Code. (Added Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

SEC. 1015. SEVERABILITY.

If any Section, Subsection, Subdivision, Paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Article 10 or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Article 10 or any part thereof. The Board of Super-visors hereby declares that it would have passed each Section, Subsection, Subdivision, Paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more Sections, Subsections, Subdivisions, Paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional. (Added Ord. 27-67, App. 1/26/67)

APPENDIX A TO ARTICLE 10
LIST OF DESIGNATED LANDMARKS

* A “p” next to an Assessor's Block or Lot Number denotes “portion.”

(Amended by Ord. 508-88, App. 11/17/88; Ord. 509-88, App. 11/17/88; Ord. 40-89, App. 2/8/89; Ord. 41-89, App. 2/8/89; Ord. 321-89, App. 9/18/89; Ord. 322-89, App. 9/18/89; Ord. 323-89, App. 9/18/89; Ord. 430-89, App. 11/22/89; Ord. 164-90, App. 5/10/90; Ord. 290-90, App. 8/1/90; Res. 670-93, App. 8/27/93; Ord. 387-90, App. 12/6/90; Ord. 266-91, App. 6/26/91; Ord. 356-91, App. 10/2/91; Ord. 368-92, App. 12/23/92; Ord. 312-93, App. 10/15/93; Ord. 403-93, App. 12/23/93; Ord. 404-93, App. 12/23/93; Ord. 17-95, App. 1/20/95; Ord. 37-96, App. 2/2/96; Ord. 38-96, App. 2/2/96; Ord. 39-96, App. 2/2/96; Ord. 40-96, App. 2/2/96; Ord. 158-96, App. 4/24/96; Ord. 195-96, App. 5/22/96; Ord. 379-96, App. 10/3/96; Ord. 96-98, App. 3/20/98; Ord. 97-98, App. 3/20/98; Ord. 302-98, App. 10/9/98; Ord. 81-99, File No. 990430, App. 4/16/99; Ord. 124-99, File No. 990660, App. 5/2199; Ord. 125-99, File No. 990661, App. 5/21/99; Ord. 293-99, File No. 991873, App. 11/12/99; Ord. 328-99, File No. 991872, App. 12/23/99; Ord. 332-99, File No. 992041, App. 12/23/99; Ord. 120-00, File No. 000528, App. 6/2/2000; Ord. 121-00, File No. 000529, App. 6/2/2000; Ord. 122-00, File No. 000530, App. 6/2/2000; Ord. 214-00, File No. 001260, App. 9/8/2000; Ord. 167-01, FIle No. 011101, App. 7/27/2001; Ord. 60-02, File No. 020196, App. 5/2/2002; Ord. 79-02, File No. 012132, App. 5/24/2002; Ord. 177-02, File No. 021069, App. 8/23/2002; Ord. 22-03, File No. 021687, App. 2/21/2003)

APPENDIX B TO ARTICLE 10
JACKSON SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT

SEC. 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

The Board of Supervisors finds that the area known and described in this ordinance as Jackson Square contains a number of structures having a special character and special historical, architectural and aesthetic interest and value and constitutes a distinct section of the City. The Board of Supervisors further finds that designation of said area as a Historic District will be in furtherance of and in conformance with the purposes of Article 10 of the City Planning Code and the standards set forth therein, and that preservation on an area basis rather than on the basis of individual structures alone is required in order to prevent the needless destruction and impairment of Jackson Square.

This ordinance is intended to further the general purpose of historic preservation legislation as set forth in Section 1001 of the City Planning Code, to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public through:

(a) The protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of structures, sites and areas that are reminders of past eras, events and persons important in local, State or national history, or which provide significant examples of architectural styles of the past or are landmarks in the history of architecture, or which are unique and irreplaceable assets to the City and its neighborhoods, or which provide for this and future generations examples of the physical surroundings in which past generations lived;

(b) The development and maintenance of appropriate settings and environment for such structures, and in such sites and areas;

(c) The enhancement of property values, the stabilization of neighborhoods and areas of the City, the increase of economic and financial benefits to the City and its inhabitants, and the promotion of tourist trade and interest;

(d) The preservation and encouragement of a City of varied architectural styles, reflecting the distinct phases of its history: Cultural, social, economic, political and architectural; and

(e) The enrichment of human life in its educational and cultural dimensions in order to serve spiritual as well as material needs, by fostering knowledge of the living heritage of the past.

In addition, this ordinance is intended to maintain the scale and basic character of Jackson Square, through:

(a) Protection and preservation of the basic characteristics and salient architectural details of structures insofar as these characteristics and details are compatible with the Historic District;

(b) Affording the widest possible scope for continuing vitality through private renewal and architectural creativity, within appropriate controls and standards. It is intended to foster a climate in which Jackson Square may continue to exist as a living, changing commercial area and not a static museum;

(c) Encouragement of the development of vacant and incompatibly developed properties in accordance with the character of the area;

(d) Encouragement of maximum use by and convenience to pedestrians. (Added Ord. 221-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

Pursuant to Section 1004 of the City Planning Code, Chapter II, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, Jackson Square is hereby designated as a Historic District, this designation having been duly approved by resolution of the City Planning Commission. (Added Ord. 221-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 3. LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES.

The location and boundaries of the Jackson Square Historic District shall be as designated on the Jackson Square Historic District Map, the original of which is on file with the Clerk of the board of Supervisors under File No. 276-72, which Map is hereby incorporated herein as though fully set forth. (Added Ord. 221-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 4. RELATION TO CITY PLANNING CODE.

(a) Article 10 of the City Planning Code is the basic law governing historic preservation in the City and County of San Francisco. This ordinance, being a specific application of Article 10, is both subject to and in addition to the provisions thereof.

(b) Except as may be specifically provided to the contrary in this ordinance, nothing in this ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify any City Planning Code provisions applicable to property in Jackson Square, including but not limited to existing and future regulations controlling uses, height, bulk, coverage, floor area ratio, required open space, off-street parking and signs. (Added Ord. 221-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 5. JUSTIFICATION.

The characteristics of the said Historic District justifying its designation are as follows:

(a) History of the Area. The Historic District contains virtually the sole surviving commercial buildings from the 1850's and 1860's. In effect this area, in close proximity to Portsmouth Plaza where the major segment of the modern City began, was the central business district of these early times. Its waterfront location led to its use for mercantile and financial purposes, consulates and offices; and many distinguished men had businesses or property in the area, including General William Tecumseh Sherman, Colonel Jonathan Stevenson, James King of William, Mayors Charles Brenham and Ephraim Burr, Domingo Ghirardelli and Anson Hotaling, Paxon Dean Atherton, William Lent, Alexander Grogan and James de Fremery. The original waterline came to about Montgomery and Jackson Streets and the present district is partly on filled ground, some of the fill consisting of the hulls of ships abandoned in the rush to the gold fields.

More than any other existing part of San Francisco, this area recalls the Gold and Silver era and the days of the Vigilante movement.

The Barbary Coast, north of the original com-mercial area, had a somewhat different but noteworthy history. Although the present buildings do not date from the 19th century, many of them were rebuilt immediately after the 1906 Earthquake and Fire and embody the spirit and appearance of the earlier City. In fact, this area to the south of Telegraph Hill had an international reputation from the 1850's on.

(b) Basic Nature of the Area. The Historic District includes historically and architecturally significant buildings ranging from the 1850's to the early years of the present century. The vast majority of buildings are under 40 feet in height. The area is large enough to be viable, but yet is compact. It is predominantly oriented to the pedestrian rather than the automobile. There is a healthy and vital mixture of activities. Interior streets are narrow and there are no major through arteries. Streetscapes are an important part of the District's character.

(c) Architectural Character. There are common architectural features tying the area together and providing visual distinction and pleasure. These common elements, used throughout the District in varying patterns and emphases, pertain to overall form and continuity, scale and proportion, fenestration, materials, color, texture, detail and decorative features. A high quality of architecture of buildings and their features is well-distributed throughout the Historic District. Visual distinction is due in many cases to the original construction, often carefully restored, but in some cases it is due to thoughtful remodeling that captures the historic character of the District.

(d) Uniqueness and Location. Jackson Square includes the city's only surviving early commercial area. Its distinct quality is further enhanced by a downtown location, affording an impressive contrast with the adjacent office core.

(e) Visual and Functional Unity. The Historic District, within the selected boundaries, has an identifiable scale and common architectural features. Narrow interior streets, street trees, quiet alleys, pedestrian orientation and intimacy of view in most of the District also contribute to its visual unity, as does the contrast with surrounding areas. In terms of function, there has been a coalescence of commercial development, uses and exterior building treatment.

(f) Dynamic Continuity. Jackson Square is a continually evolving commercial area, not a static museum. The area has proven its capacity for incremental adaptation to new uses.

(g) Benefits to the City and its Residents. Economically, the area houses specialized enterprises which demand a unique, prestige location; and it is a vital part of the fabric of the historical City that attracts tourists and is actively promoted by the City for this very purpose. Culturally, it provides a strong historical and educational resource. Aesthetically, its architectural and visual appeal are immediate, while its value in terms of urban design within the City pattern as a whole is equally important. (Added Ord. 221-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 6. FEATURES.

The exterior architectural features of the said Historic District that should be preserved are described and depicted in the Jackson Square Report dated June 1971, including the Facade Elevations and Descriptions therein, and the photographs, case reports and other material on file in the Department of City Planning in Docket No. LM72.1 (HD); the summary description being as follows:

Overall Form and Continuity. On interior streets, building height is generally well-related to street width. Buildings are typically two or three stories high at the street.

Facades are continuous at the property line.

Scale and Proportion. Ground floors are frequently high, some as much as 20 feet from street level, often with cornice separating them from upper floors, providing continuity along the street frontage. There is a regularity of overall form and proportion. On the ground floor this typically takes the form of bays closely spaced, 10 to 12 feet apart on center, with deep-set openings and inset entrances.

Ground-floor treatment is definitely open in nature, with openings separated by narrow stripings or pillars of brick or cast iron. The open emphasis orients the ground floors toward the pedestrian, with attractive show windows.

Fenestration. Glazing is deeply recessed, producing a strong interplay between light and shade. Protruding window frames are common.

Windows are narrow and vertical in emphasis, rhythmically spaced, and match the bay spacing below and the shape and proportion of windows in nearby buildings. Door openings are frequently narrow and high.

At the upper floors, the proportion of windows to solid wall is typically less than 50 percent.

Materials. Standard brick masonry is pre-dominant, at times exposed and at times painted, with thick bearing walls. Some buildings are stuccoed over the brick and some are concrete. The sides of buildings are frequently of brick and form a significant part of the view from the street where they are higher than adjacent buildings. Cast iron is often used in details and decorative features, notably in pilasters. Iron shutters are also found.

Color. Red brick is typical. Earth tones pre-dominate, with painted brick, where it occurs, typically in muted but not timid tones. Reds, browns, yellows, greens, grays and blues are found.

Texture. Typical facing materials give a rough, textured appearance.

Overall texture of the facades is fine-grained.

Detail. Arches are common at ground floor, and frequently upper floors.

Upper terminal cornices as well as lower cornices are typical, often heavy and projecting.

Classical features predominate, including pediments, columns or pilasters, and parapets.

Frequent exposed anchor plates are visible, holding in place the tie rods used to prevent the bearing walls from bulging.

Decorative Features. Characteristic signs and awnings are modest in size, restrained in design, do not obscure building features, and are integrated into the facade. Sign lettering is generally tasteful.

There are many attractive and appropriate light fixtures.

Well-designed planter boxes provide welcome touches of greenery. (Added Ord. 221-72, App. 8/9/72)

SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.

The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1006 through 1006.8 of Article 10 of the City Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Jackson Square Historic District. In addition, the following provisions shall apply to all such appli-cations; in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the following provisions and Article 10, those procedures, requirements, controls and standards affording stricter protection to landmarks, landmark sites and the Historic District shall prevail.

(a) Character of the Historic District. The standards for review of all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are as set forth in Section 1006.7 of Article 10. For the purposes of review pursuant to said standards, the “character of the Historic District” shall mean the exterior architectural features of the Jackson Square Historic District referred to and described in Section 6 of this ordinance.

(b) Additional Standards for Certain Features. Facade line continuity is desirable. Therefore, setbacks and arcades, not generally being features of Jackson Square, should be carefully considered, but interior courts and interior pedestrian areas offer great potential.

(c) Exterior Changes Requiring Approval. Regardless of whether or not a City permit is required, all exterior changes within the Jackson Square Historic District, visible from a public street or other public place, shall require approval pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 of the City Planning Code. Such exterior changes shall include, but shall not be limited to, painting and repainting; landscaping; fencing; and installation of lighting fixtures and other building appendages.

(d) Demolition of Non-Landmarks. The provisions of this Subsection (d) shall apply to any proposed removal or demolition of a structure in the Jackson Square Historic District, other than on a designated landmark site. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, the Planning Commission shall not suspend action on an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for any such proposed removal or demolition for a period in excess of the period specified in this Subsection, and the Board of Supervisors shall not extend any such period of suspension.

(1) The property owner or his authorized agent may at any time submit a written request to the Department for a finding of incompatibility with respect to a structure in the Historic District, other than on a designated landmark site. If the Department, with the advice of the Advisory Board, finds that the structure is clearly incompatible with the character of the Historic District as described in this ordinance, the Department shall so indicate by letter to the owner or his agent. Said finding, unless subsequently revoked by the Department (by letter to the owner or his agent, prior to submission of a permit application for removal or demolition), shall be conclusively deemed to constitute a Certificate of Appropriateness for removal or demolition of the structure.

(2) Except where such finding of incompatibility has been made by the Department and has not been so revoked, any application for a Certificate of Appro-priateness for removal or demolition of a structure in the Historic District, other than on a designated landmark site, shall be the subject of a public hearing before the City Planning Commission, as provided in Section 1006.2 of Article 10. After holding a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Article 10, the Planning Commission shall determine whether or not the existing structure is incompatible with the character of the Historic District as described in this ordinance. If the Commission, in its sole and final discretion, determines that the structure is substantially compatible with the District, the Commission may request the applicant to submit a facade remodeling feasibility study and information regarding any new structure or other development proposed for the site, but the applicant shall not be required to submit any such material. The Commission shall then approve the application, or suspend action of the proposed removal or demolition for a period not to exceed 180 days, giving consideration to any such additional material that may have been submitted as well as to the standards in Section 1006.7 of Article 10.

(3) Where action on a proposed removal or demolition has been suspended by the Planning Commission pursuant to this Subsection (d) and the Commission determines, at any time during the period of suspension, that there is no reasonable chance of preserving the structure, the Commission shall immediately terminate the suspension and the suspension period shall expire.

(4) Where action on a proposed removal or demolition has been suspended by the Planning Commission pursuant to this Subsection (d), and an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction or alteration on the site has also been filed, the said suspension of action shall not constitute grounds for postponement or continuation of the public hearing or decision on the proposed construction or alteration.

(5) If the Planning Commission has determined that the existing structure is incompatible, or after the expiration of any suspension period imposed by the Commission, the Department shall issue to the applicant a Certificate of Appropriateness for removal or demolition. (Added Ord. 221-72, App. 8/9/72)

APPENDIX C TO ARTICLE 10
WEBSTER STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT

SEC. 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

The Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the area known and described in this ordinance as the “Webster Street Historic District” contains a number of structures having a special character and special historical, architectural and aesthetic interest and value and constitutes a distinct section of the City. The Board of Supervisors further finds that designation of said area as an Historic District will be in furtherance of and in conformance with the purposes of Article 10 of the City Planning Code and the standards set forth therein, and that preservation on an area basis rather than on the basis of individual structures alone is in order.

This ordinance is intended to further the general purpose of historic preservation legislation as set forth in Section 1001 of the City Planning Code, to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

Pursuant to Section 1004 of the City Planning Code, Chapter II, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, Webster Street Historic District is hereby designated as an Historic District, this designation having been duly approved by resolution of the City Planning Commission. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 3. LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES.

The location and boundaries of the Webster Street Historic District shall be as designated on the Webster Street Historic District Map, the original of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors under File 191-91 which Map is hereby incorporated herein as though fully set forth. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 4. RELATION TO CITY PLANNING CODE.

(a) Article 10 of the City Planning Code is the basic law governing historic preservation in the City and County of San Francisco. This ordinance, being a specific application of Article 10, is both subject to and in addition to the provisions thereof, and subject to any amendments thereof.

(b) Except as may be specifically provided to the contrary in this ordinance, nothing in this ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify any City Planning Code provisions applicable to property in the Webster Street Historic District, including but not limited to existing and future regulations controlling uses, height, bulk, coverage, floor area ratio, required open space, off-street parking and signs. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 5. JUSTIFICATION.

The characteristics of the said Historic District justifying its designation are described in Resolution No. 8810 of the City Planning Commission, which is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 6. FEATURES.

The exterior architectural features of the said Historic District that should be preserved are described and depicted in the said Resolution of the City Planning Commission incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.

The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1006 through 1006.8 of Article 10 of the City Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Webster Street Historic District. In addition, the following provisions shall apply to all such appli-cations; in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the following provisions and Article 10, those procedures, requirements, controls and standards affording stricter protection to the Historic District shall prevail.

Changes. New or replacement exterior work which would be visible from a public street, shall preserve, enhance or restore, and not damage or destroy, the District's character. It should be compatible with or increase compatibility with the character and exterior features of the District's buildings. For consideration of entirely new construction, the most important features of the District are height, setback, dominant cornice line, and verticality as described in the photographs and the architectural section of the case report.

Fire Damage and Other Acts of God. Repair of exterior damage caused by fire or other Acts of God visible from a public street shall be subject to the requirement for a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Demolition. Demolition shall be controlled to the maximum allowed in Article 10 of the Planning Code or any revisions thereof. Except in clearly hazardous conditions, demolition shall not be permitted until a permit for the replacement structure has been approved. Any replacement shall conform with the general profile of the District.

Incompatible Features. Nothing in this legislation shall be construed to be a requirement that owners remove, replace or change any incompatible feature listed in the Data for Individual Structures, or any other decorations, features, alterations or remodelings which exist at the time the legislation is passed. However, whenever such features are replaced, the new work should enhance the District's profile.

Signs. Any new or replacement signs shall be subject to the requirement for a Certificate of Appro-priateness. Generally, signs shall not: contain general advertising, exceed six square feet in area per building, extend beyond the building envelope, be placed above the main story, or be illuminated; the design and material of the sign should reinforce the architectural character of the building. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 8. PAINT COLOR.

Nothing in the legislation shall be construed as authorization to regulate paint colors used within the District. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

APPENDIX D TO ARTICLE 10
NORTHEAST WATERFRONT HISTORIC DISTRICT

SEC. 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

The Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the area known and described in this ordinance as the Northeast Waterfront has a special character and special historical, architectural and aesthetic interest and value and constitutes a distinct section of the City. The Board of Supervisors further finds that designation of this area as an Historic District will further and conform to the purposes and standards of Article 10 of the City Planning Code, and that preservation on an area basis, rather than on the basis of individual structures alone, is required in order to preserve the character of the Northeast Waterfront District.

This ordinance is intended to further the general purpose of historic preservation legislation as set forth in Section 101 of the City Planning Code through:

(a) The protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of structures, sites and areas that are reminders of past eras, events and persons important in local, state or national history, or which provide significant examples of architectural styles of the past or are landmarks in the history of architecture, or which are unique and irreplaceable assets to the City and its neighborhoods, or which provide for this and future generations examples of the physical surroundings in which past generations lived;

(b) The development and maintenance of appropriate settings and environment for such structures;

(c) The enhancement of property values, the stabilization of areas of the City, the increase of economic and financial benefits for the City and its inhabitants, and the promotion of tourist trade;

(d) The preservation and encouragement of a city of varied architectural styles, reflecting the distinct phases of its architectural, cultural, economic, political and social history;

(e) The enrichment of human life in its educational and cultural dimensions; to serve spiritual and material needs by fostering knowledge of the past.

In addition, this ordinance is intended to maintain the scale and basic character of the Northeast Waterfront Historic District, through:

(a) Preservation of the basic characteristics and salient architectural details of structures within the Historic District;

(b) Affording the widest possible scope for continuing vitality through private renewal and architectural creativity, within appropriate controls and standards;

(c) Encouragement of the development of vacant and incompatibly developed properties in accordance with the character of the area. (Added Ord. 171-83, App. 4/8/83)

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

Pursuant to Section 1004 of the City Planning Code, Chapter II, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, the Northeast Waterfront is hereby designated as an Historic District, this designation having been duly approved by Resolution No. 9517 of the City Planning Commission. (Added Ord. 171-83, App. 4/8/83)

SEC. 3. LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES.

The location and boundaries of the Northeast Waterfront Historic District shall be as designated on the Northeast Waterfront Historic District Map, the original of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors under File No. 90-82-15, which map is hereby incorporated as though fully set forth. (Added Ord. 171-83, App. 4/8/83)

SEC. 4. RELATION TO CITY PLANNING CODE.

(a) Article 10 of the City Planning Code is the basic law governing historic preservation in the City and County of San Francisco. This ordinance, being a specific application of Article 10, is both subject to and in addition to the provisions thereof.

(b) Except as may be specifically provided to the contrary in the ordinance, nothing in this ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify any City Planning Code provisions applicable to property in the Northeast Waterfront Historic District, including but not limited to existing and future regulations controlling uses, height, bulk coverage, floor area ratio, required open space, off-street parking and signs. (Added Ord. 171-83, App. 4/8/83)

SEC. 5. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE.

(a) History of the Area. The Northeast Waterfront District contains commercial warehouse buildings from nearly every decade of San Francisco's history. The area reflects the waterfront storage and maritime activities which, until recently, were an important aspect of San Francisco business history. These buildings range in age from the early clipper ship warehouses of Scotsman Daniel Gibb in the 1850's to the properties owned by the General Engineering and Drydock Co., a company crucial to the shipbuilding effort that made San Francisco Bay the major Pacific maritime support facility during World War II.

The original shoreline of Yerba Buena swept in a curve from Montgomery Street to roughly Jackson Street and on to the deeper waters slightly east of Battery. This point was known as Punta del Embarcadero. The cove itself fronting on the settlement was shallow and could be navigated only by small craft of shallow draft. The historic district boundary begins at what was the site of the first deep water landing in San Francisco at Clark's Point. The first vessel to moor at a wharf tied up at this site and discharged cargo in 1848. The first Pacific Mail steamer to arrive in San Francisco disembarked passengers in this area in 1848 and the unique clipper ships built expressly for San Francisco's Gold Rush trade docked in this area in large numbers.

During the Gold Rush era, the boundaries of the area were extended eastward by landfill into the Bay in order to create new warehousing space. Large sections of Telegraph Hill were excavated for the fill. In the late 1880's a sea wall was built which settled the eastern boundaries of the area. The clipper ships of the Gold Rush era and paddlewheel steamers of the delta and river trade docked alongside its wharves discharging a multitude of cargo, much of which passed through local warehouses. In the 1880's and 1890's large numbers of iron-hulled square riggers were involved in hauling grain From California's Central Valley to European markets. The new transcontinental trains were loaded on barges from the other side of the Bay and were docked and discharged in this area. A number of ships are presumed to have been buried beneath the fill used to extend the district. A ship buried in 1851 as an extension of Frederick Griffing's wharf was recently unearthed during the excavation for Levi's Plaza on the northern boundary of the district.

Many distinguished San Francisco names and firms have been associated with the warehouses in the area: William T. Coleman head of the Vigilante Committee; George Howes, operator of clipper ships; Daniel Gibb, builder of the earliest warehouses in the area which were bought in 1861 by John Sanborn; Charles Minturn, steamboat tycoon; Isaac Friedman, the “Wheat King”; and Samuel Haslett, founder of a leading warehouse firm in the Bay Area. Pioneer firms such as American Bisquit Co., Cowell's Lime and Cement Co., W.P. Fuller Co., the Petri Italian-American Cigar Co., and the California Fruit Packing Co., have major extant structures in the area. After 1906 firms such as Bemis Bag Co., National Ice and Cold Storage, Cudahy Meat Packing, Armour and Co., Ciocca-Lombardi Wine Co., and the Italian-American Canning Co. located in the area. In the 1920's and 1930's the Sunset Press, Security Lithograph, and various typography and lithography operations were set up in the district, reflecting the increasing importance of this industry in San Francisco's economic development. In 1940 General Engineering and Drydock marshalled a number of buildings for ship repair and maintenance during World War II.

These warehouse facilities have been in continuous industrial use from the Gold Rush to the mid 1960's. Since that decade showrooms, office and retail uses have been integrated into renovated warehouse structures.

The area is architecturally significant as a representation of warehouse and industrial buildings from the brick structures of the Gold Rush era to the reinforced concrete buildings introduced after the turn of the century. Some of the present buildings date from well before the turn of the century, though they were rebuilt after the 1906 fire. Since warehouse architecture did not undergo profound stylistic changes until the introduction of reinforced concrete, the pre- and post-fire brick warehouses embody the original appearance and spirit of the early warehouse district. Of particular note is the block bounded by Front, Battery, Union, and Green streets, the most cohesive extant brick warehouse complex from this era in the city. In addition, cobblestone paving and the standard and narrow gauge belt line railroad track which served the district are visible at the foot of Commerce Street. The area clearly serves as a visual reminder of San Francisco's earlier maritime-warehousing commerce.

(b) Basic Nature of the Area. The Historic District includes historically and architecturally significant buildings dating from the 1850's to the present century. The buildings vary in height from approximately six stories closest to the base of Telegraph Hill to a maximum of four stories at The Embarcadero and the Bay. The area was pre-dominantly oriented toward shipping, drayage and warehousing, and is now being converted to low rise office space. The addition of Levi's Plaza on the northern boundary offers a modern structure compatible with the district.

(c) Architectural Character. Common architectural features tie the area together and provide visual distinction. Two major building materials were used in the area; brick since the Gold Rush era and reinforced concrete after the 1906 fire.

Common architectural elements are repeated throughout the District. Of particular note are the large bulk and minimal fenestration of the earlier warehouse structures. Other common features are scale and proportion, materials, color, texture, and the minimal use of decorative elements. Visual distinction is due in some cases to the original construction plus the carefully designed addition of upper stories as evidenced in the original two-story Cudahy Meat Packing building by Henry Gielfus (1907) with a two-story addition by Ward and Blohme (1918).

(d) Uniqueness and Location. The unique quality of the Northeast Waterfront Historic District stems from the fact that so many buildings from approximately 14 decades of San Francisco history are clustered within this nine-block area. Its distinct character is contrasted by Gateway Commons on the south and Levi's Plaza on the north. The district is close to the downtown high-rise core and the Jackson Square Historic District.

(e) Visual and Functional Unity. The Historic District has an identifiable character and common architectural features. The primary unifying factors are scale and the texture of the buildings, as well as materials. In terms of function, there has been a continuous transition from the clipper ship services of the 1850's through the warehousing and shipping services of the early twentieth century, to the gradual transformation of warehouses into premium office space within walking distance of the downtown.

(f) Dynamic Continuity. The Northeast Waterfront District is an evolving commercial area. The area has proven its capacity for incremental adaption to new uses. Designation as an historic district is intended to complement the economic viability of the area.

(g) Benefits to the City and its Residents. Economically, the area in the past has housed specialized enterprises and is currently evolving into a satellite office district of the downtown core. Culturally, it provides a strong historical and educational resource and link with the past. Aesthetically, its architecture and visual appeal are immediate, while its value in terms of urban design within the City pattern as a whole is equally important. (Added Ord. 171-83, App. 4/8/83)

SEC. 6. FEATURES.

(a) Overall Form and Continuity. Building height is generally within a six-story range, with the higher structures closer to the base of Telegraph Hill and lower buildings near the water. Many of the oldest structures are one or two stories in height.

(b) Scale and Proportion. The buildings are of typical warehouse design, large in bulk, often with large arches and openings originally designed for easy vehicular access. There is a regularity of overall form. The earlier brick structures blend easily with the scaled-down Beaux Arts forms of the turn of the century and the plain reinforced-concrete structures characteristic of twentieth century industrial architecture.

(c) Fenestration. Minimal glazing is deeply recessed, producing a strong shadow line. The earliest structures have few windows expressing their warehouse function. They are varied in size, rhythmically spaced, and relate in shape and proportion to those in nearby buildings. Larger industrial sash windows began to be incorporated in structures built from the 1920's and onward. Door openings are often massive to facilitate easy access of bulk materials.

(d) Materials. Standard brick masonry is predominant for the oldest buildings in the District, with reinforced concrete introduced after the 1906 fire. Some of the brick facades have been stuccoed over. One of the structures still has its metal shutters, which were once typical of the area.

(e) Color. Red brick is typical, with some yellow and painted brick. Muted earth tones predominate in shades of red, brown, green, gray, andblue.

(f) Texture. Typical facing materials give a rough-textured appearance. The overall texture of the facades is rough-grained.

(g) Detail. Arches are common at the ground floor, and are frequently repeated on upper floors. Flattened arches for window treatment are typical. Cornices are simple and generally tend to be abstract versions of the more elaborate cornices found on downtown commercial structures from the nineteenth century. Most of the surfaces of the later buildings are plain and simple, reflecting their function. Some of the earlier brickwork contains suggestions of pilasters, again highly abstracted. Where detail occurs, it is often found surrounding entryways.

(h) Age. All of the buildings in the area were either partially or totally destroyed by the earthquake and fire of 1906. As in the Jackson Square area, many were rebuilt along the lines of the previous design, often using materials salvaged from the construction site. (Added Ord. 171-83, App. 4/8/83)

SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.

The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1006 through 1006.8 of Article 10 of the City Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Northeast Waterfront Historic District. In addition the following provisions shall apply to all such appli-cations; in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the following provisions and Article 10, those procedures, requirements, controls and standards affording stricter protection to landmarks, landmark sites and the Historic District shall prevail.

(a) Character of the Historic District. The standards for review of all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are set forth in Section 1006.7 of Article 10. For purposes of review pursuant to these standards, the character of the historic district shall mean the exterior architectural features of the Northeast Waterfront Historic District described in Section 6 of this ordinance.

(b) Additional Standards for Certain Features.

(1) Facade Line Continuity. Facade line continuity is historically appropriate. Therefore, setbacks and arcades, not generally being features of the Northeast Waterfront Historic District, are not acceptable.

(2) Fenestration and Design Elements for New Construction. In areas with a concentration of older brick buildings, new construction should reflect in design the predominant use of deeply recessed, limited fenestration. In addition, verticality and a high proportion of mass to void should be incorporated. In areas characterized by newer buildings in concrete or stucco with industrial-style fenestration, new construction should reflect those design elements.

(3) Roof Treatment. Historically the view from Telegraph Hill over the Northeast Waterfront District has been one of roofs characterized by numerous regularly spaced industrial skylights. In renovation or new construction, these particular design features should be retained or incorporated.

(4) Signs, Principal Signs. Only one sign will be allowed per establishment per street frontage:

(A) A Projecting sign not exceeding 10 square feet; or

(B) A flush sign with lettering intended to be read from across the street. On brick surfaces, signs should be mounted with a minimum number of penetrations of the wall.

Secondary Signs. One per establishment per street frontage. A secondary sign is intended to be viewed close-up and consists of:

(A) Lettering on a door or window which contains only the name and nature of the establish- ment, hours of operation and other pertinent information; or

(B) A projecting sign not exceeding two square feet in area used in conjunction with a principal flush sign.

(c) Exterior Changes Requiring Approval. Exterior changes within the Northeast Waterfront Historic District shall require a Certificate of Appropriateness pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 when such work requires a city permit. In addition,a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for cleaning masonry surfaces with abrasives and/or treatment of such surfaces with waterproofing chemicals. Sandblasting and certain chemical treatments detrimental to older brick will not be approved. (Added Ord. 171-83, App. 4/8/83)

APPENDIX E TO ARTICLE 10
ALAMO SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT

SEC. 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

The Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the area known and described in this ordinance as Alamo Square Historic District contains a number of struc-tures having a special character and special historical, architectural and aesthetic interest and value and constitutes a distinct section of the City. The Board of Supervisors further finds that designation of said area as an Historic District will be in furtherance of and in conformance with the purposes of Article 10 of the City Planning Code and the standards set forth therein, and that preservation on an area basis rather than on the basis of individual structures alone is in order.

This ordinance is intended to further the general purpose of historic preservation legislation as set forth in Section 1001 of the City Planning Code, to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. (Added Ord. 324-84, App. 7/6/84)

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

Pursuant to Section 1004 of the City Planning Code, Chapter II, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, the Alamo Square Historic District is hereby designated as an Historic District, this designation having been duly approved by Resolution No. 9954 by the City Planning Commission. (Added Ord. 324-84, App. 7/6/84)

SEC. 3. LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES.

The location and boundaries of the Alamo Square Historic District shall be as designated on the Alamo Square Historic District Map, the original of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors under File 90-84-9, which Map is hereby incorporated herein as though fully set forth. (Added Ord. 324-84, App. 7/6/84)

SEC. 4. RELATION TO CITY PLANNING CODE.

(a) Article 10 of the City Planning Code is the basic law governing historic preservation in the City and County of San Francisco. This ordinance, being a specific application of Article 10, is both subject to and in addition to the provisions thereof.

(b) Except as may be specifically provided to the contrary in this ordinance, nothing in this ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify any City Planning Code provisions applicable to property in the Alamo Square Historic District, including but not limited to existing and future regulations controlling uses, height, bulk, lot coverage, floor area ratio, required open space, off-street parking and signs. (Added Ord. 324-84, App. 7/6/84)

SEC. 5. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE.

The Alamo Square Historic District is significant as a continuum of distinguished residential architecture by distinguished architects spanning the period from the 1870's to the 1920's. The towered Westerfield House, the renowned “Postcard Row” with its back-ground of the downtown skyline, and the neighboring streetscapes are as identified worldwide with San Francisco as the cable cars and Coit Tower. With a variety of architectural styles, the District is unified in its residential character, relatively small scale, con-struction type, materials (principally wood), intense ornamentation (especially at entry and cornice), and use of basements and retaining walls to adjust for hillside sites. Boundaries include the park, its edges, the nearby buildings rated highest on the City's architectural survey, and infill structures for rational planning. Most of the original owner-residents were moderately successful businessmen. A higher than average percentage of the houses were designed by architects, including a virtual cross-section of the City's better professionals. The District has always housed a varied ethnic group. With a high degree of integrity to its original designs, the District clearly serves as a visual reminder of how businessmen lived two to four generations ago. (Added Ord. 324-84, App. 7/6/84)

SEC. 6. FEATURES.

The exterior architectural features of the said Historic District that should be preserved are described and depicted in the Landmark Preservation Advisory Board's case report with appendix titled “Alamo Square Historic District,” adopted January 18, 1984, which is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth. (Added Ord. 324-84, App. 7/6/84)

SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.

The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1005 through 1006.8 of Article 10 or the City Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Alamo Square Historic District. In addition, the following provisions shall apply to all such appli-cations; in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the following provisions and Article 10, those procedures, requirements, controls and standards affording stricter protection to landmarks, landmark site, or the Historic District shall prevail.

(a) Character of the Historic District. The standards for review of all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are set forth in Section 1006.7 of Article 10. For purposes of review pursuant to these standards, the character of the historic district shall mean the exterior architectural features of the Alamo Square Historic District described in Section 6 of this ordinance.

(b) Minor Exterior Alterations. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for the following minor exterior changes if visible from a public street: Awnings, copings, retaining walls, fences, balustrades and security grates.

(c) New Construction. New construction on vacant sites shall conform with the general profile of the District, especially as to scale, sculptural qualities of facade and entrance detailing, fenestration patterns and materials as described in Section 6 of this ordinance.

(d) Street and Park Furniture. Any new or replacement street or park furniture shall require a Certificate of Appropriateness.

(e) Masonry, Brickwork and Stonework. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for painting previously unpainted masonry, brick or stone exterior surfaces, for cleaning such surfaces with abrasives and/or treatment of such surfaces with waterproofing chemicals. Sandblasting and certain chemical treatments detrimental to older brick will not be approved. (Added Ord. 324-84, App. 7/6/84)

SEC. 8. PAINT COLOR.

Nothing in this legislation shall be construed as authorization to regulate paint colors used within the District. (Added Ord. 324-84, App. 7/6/84)

APPENDIX F TO ARTICLE 10
LIBERTY-HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT

SEC. 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

The Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the area known and described in this ordinance as the Liberty-Hill Historic District contains a number of structures having a special character and special historical, architectural and aesthetic interest and value and constitutes a distinct section of the City. The Board of Supervisors further finds that designation of said area as an Historic District will be in furtherance of and in conformance with the purposes of Article 10 of the City Planning Code and the standards set forth therein, and that preservation on an area basis rather than on the basis of individual structures alone is in order.

This ordinance is intended to further the general purpose of historic preservation legislation as set forth in Section 1004 of the City Planning Code, to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. (Added Ord. 484-85, App. 10/25/85)

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

Pursuant to Section 1004 of the City Planning Code, Chapter II, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, the Liberty-Hill Historic District is hereby designated as an Historic District, this designation having been duly approved by Resolution No. 10266 by the City Planning Commission. (Added Ord. 484-85, App. 10/25/85)

SEC. 3. LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES.

The location and boundaries of the Liberty-Hill Historic District shall be as designated on the Liberty-Hill Historic District Map, the original of which is on file with the Clerk of the board of Supervisors under File 90-85-2, which Map is hereby incorporated herein as though fully set forth. (Added Ord. 484 -85, App. 10/25/85)

SEC. 4. RELATION TO CITY PLANNING CODE.

(a) Article 10 of the City Planning Code is the basic law governing historic preservation in the City and County of San Francisco. This ordinance, being a specific application of Article 10, is both subject to and in addition to the provisions thereof.

(b) Except as may be specifically provided to thecontrary in this ordinance, nothing in this ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify any CityPlanning Code provisions applicable to property in the Liberty-Hill Historic District, including but not limited to existing and future regulations controlling uses, height, bulk, lot coverage, floor area ratio, required open space, off street parking and signs. (Added Ord. 484-85, App. 10/25/85)

SEC. 5. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE.

The Liberty-Hill Historic District is significant as an intact representation of nineteenth century middle class housing and developmental practices. It is one of the earliest residential “suburbs” to be developed in San Francisco, with major development starting in the 1860s and continuing until the turn of the century. Since the fire following the 1906 earthquake was stopped at the Twentieth Street boundary of the Dis-trict, the District contains examples of all architectural styles prevalent during the developmental period.

The District's houses range in size from the small “workingman's cottages” on Lexington and San Carlos Streets, with their uniform facades and setbacks, to the individually built houses found, for example, on Liberty and Fair Oaks Streets, with varying architectural facades and setbacks. While there are only a few “grand” houses in the District, a number were designed by architects well known in the Bay Area, including Albert Pissis, the Newsom brothers, Charles Shaner, William H. Toepke, Charles Havens, and Charles J. Rousseau.

The “suburban” quality of the Liberty-Hill area is retained to this day. It is enhanced by extensive street tree plantings and the very low incidence of commercial establishments in the residential areas. The great majority of District businesses are on Valencia Street, an historic and unifying commercial corridor, as compared to the typical San Francisco pattern of a grocery store or saloon on nearly every corner.

The District is significant in its representation of San Francisco development modes of the period. The San Francisco Homestead Union, the earliest such organization in the City, owned and subdivided one block in the District in the 1860s. The Real Estate Associates (TREA), the largest builder of speculative housing in San Francisco in the 1870's, developed Lexington and San Carlos Streets as well as a number of other sites in the District. Other blocks were purchased by real estate developers and sold lot by lot.

The initial residents in the Liberty-Hill Historic District comprised a mix of professionals, laborers and small scale entrepreneurs. There have been a number of famous residents and visitors to the District, including James Rolph, Jr., John Daly, Susan B. Anthony and Lotta Crabtree. In addition, the District is associated with both the last alcalde of San Francisco under Spanish sovereignty, Jose de Jesus Noe, and the first mayor under American rule, Washington Bartlett.

Seventy percent of all the buildings in the District are Victorian, with 42 percent being Italianate, 20 percent Stick and eight percent Queen Anne. Of the buildings in the District, approximately 1/3 are architect designed. Overall, 163, or over half of all buildings, are classified as “contributing” to the Victorian character of the District, while 74 are “potentially contributing” in that reversal of inappro-priate alterations could restore the original character of the buildings. (Added Ord. 484-85, App. 10/25/85)

SEC. 6. FEATURES.

The exterior architectural features of the said Historic District that should be preserved are described and depicted in the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board's case report with appendix titled “Liberty-Hill Historic District,” adopted January 16, 1985, which is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth. (Added Ord. 484-85, App. 10/25/85)

SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.

The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1005 through 1006.8 of Article 10 of the City Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Liberty-Hill Historic District. In addition, the following provisions shall apply to all such applica-tions; in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the following provisions and Article 10, those procedures, requirements, controls and standards affording stricter protection to landmarks, landmark sites, or the Historic District shall prevail.

(a) Character of the Historic District. The standards for review of all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are set forth in Section 1006.7 of Article 10. For purposes of review pursuant to these standards, the character of the Historic District shall mean the exterior architectural features of the Liberty-Hill Historic District described in Section 6 of this ordinance.

(b) Minor Exterior Alterations. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for the following minor exterior changes if visible from a public street: Awnings, copings, retaining walls, fences, balustrades and security gates.

(c) New Construction. New construction on vacant sites shall conform with the general profile of the District, especially as to scale, sculptural qualities of facade and entrance detailing, fenestration patterns and materials as described in Section 6 of this ordinance

(d) Masonry, Brickwork and Stonework. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for painting previously unpainted masonry, brick or stone exterior surfaces, for cleaning such surfaces with abrasives and/or treatment of such surfaces with waterproofing chemicals. Sandblasting and certain chemical treatment detrimental to masonry will not be approved.

(e) A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for use of texturizing paint products. (Added Ord. 484-85, App. 10/25/85)

SEC. 8. PAINT COLOR.

Nothing in this legislation shall be construed as authorization to regulate paint colors used within this District. (Added Ord. 484-85, App. 10/25/85)

APPENDIX G TO ARTICLE 10
TELEGRAPH HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT

SEC. 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

The Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the area known and described in this ordinance as the Telegraph Hill Historic District contains a number of structures having a special character and special historical, architectural and aesthetic interest and value, and constitutes a distinct section of the City. The Board of Supervisors further finds that designation of said area as an Historic District will be in furtherance of and in conformance with the purposes of Article 10 of the City Planning Code and the standards set forth therein, and that preservation on an area basis rather than on the basis of individual structures alone is in order.

This ordinance is intended to further the general purpose of historic preservation legislation as set forth in Section 1001 of the City Planning Code, to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. (Added by Ord. 442-86, App. 11/13/86)

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

Pursuant to Section 1004 of the City Planning Code, Chapter II, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, the Telegraph Hill Historic District is hereby designated as an Historic District, this designation having been duly approved by Resolution No. 10786 of the City Planning Commission. (Added by Ord. 442-86, App. 11/13/86)

SEC. 3. LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES.

The location and boundaries of the Telegraph Hill Historic District shall be as designated on the Telegraph Hill Historic District Map, the original of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors under File 115-86-35, which Map is hereby incorporated herein as though fully set forth. (Added by Ord. 442-86, App. 11/13/86)

SEC. 4. RELATION TO CITY PLANNING CODE.

(a) Article 10 of the City Planning Code is the basic law governing historic preservation in the City and County of San Francisco. This ordinance, being a specific application of Article 10, is both subject to and in addition to the provisions thereof.

(b) Except as may be specifically provided to the contrary in this ordinance, nothing in this ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify any City Planning Code provisions applicable to property in the Telegraph Hill Historic District, including but not limited to existing and future regulations controlling uses, height, bulk, lot coverage, floor area ratio, required open space, off-street parking and signs. (Added by Ord. 442-86, App. 11/13/86)

SEC. 5. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE.

Telegraph Hill is one of the most famous hills in the world, as well-known as Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro, and a visual landmark to sailors entering the Bay since its European discovery by Capt. Juan Manuel de Ayala in the San Carlos on August 5, 1775. The second European to enter the Bay, Capt. George Vancouver in 1792, specifically mentioned the fine anchorage he had between two promontories, one of which was Loma Alta, the original name for Tele-graph Hill. Telegraph Hill is famous as “the hill that's been around the world” as great portions of it were blasted out for ballast in sailing ships, “ultimately to be used to pave the streets of various exotic places” (Lotchin). The Hill's present configuration is the historical expression of the ravages created by quarrying. The rock was used not only for ballast, but also to build Gold Rush era warehouses (in a com-bination of brick and stone known as rubble), to fill the Bay for flatlands east of the Hill, and to build the seawall which stabilized San Francisco's waterfront. The last quarrying occurred as late as 1914.

The Historic District is a unique expression of thepattern of development which took place on the east slope of Telegraph Hill from 1850 to 1939. Topographical constraints shaped the original settlement of the Hill. The difficulty of access on hillside and cliffs, and the proximity to the City's most active waterfront area first produced a community of waterfront workers housed in “cloth lined” shacks and modest vernacular Gothic Revival houses. Intact groupings of these buildings remain within the District, and comprise the City's largest concentration of pre-1870 structures. While other areas of the City experienced ongoing development through the nine-teenth and early twentieth centuries, Telegraph Hill remained isolated. Bypassed by cablecar or streetcar lines and with vehicular access limited to Union Street, infill residential construction from 1870—1935 was limited to small-scale vernacular construction stylistically comparable to the earliest development on the Hill. Due to the cliffside location, steps, wooden walkways and a hidden network of footpaths developed throughout the area. Street paving of Montgomery and Alta in 1931 and Union and Calhoun in 1939—1940 improved general accessibility, and heralded new development in the area. Low property values facilitated real estate development. Owners retained an array of architects who produced a collection of noteworthy and (then) innovative designs. Among these are Richard Neutra's International Style Kahn House at 66—70 Calhoun Terrace (1939), and Irvine Goldstine's Art Moderne Malloch Apartment Building at 1360 Montgomery Street (1936). This change in style, scale and pattern of development punctuates the district's period of significance.

The steep cliffs, a decisive factor in determining the historic development pattern of the area, are a highly significant aesthetically important component defining the setting of the District. The abrupt changes in grade produce dramatic and unique vistas at points throughout the District. Unimproved street rights-of-way are valuable open spaces ranging in character from the well-tended, renowned Grace Marchant and Valetta's Gardens on Filbert and Greenwich Streets, to the rock-face cliffs of Green and Calhoun Streets. (Added by Ord. 442-86, App. 11/13/86)

SEC. 6. FEATURES.

The architectural features of the said Historic District that should be preserved are described and depicted in the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board's case report with appendix titled “Telegraph Hill Historic District,” adopted August 7, 1985, as amended by the City Planning Commission, which is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth. (Added by Ord. 442-86, App. 11/13/86)

SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.

The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1005 through 1006.8 of Article 10 of the City Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Telegraph Hill Historic District. In addition, the following provisions shall apply to all such applications; in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the following provisions and Article 10, those procedures, requirements, controls and standards affording stricter protection to the Historic District shall prevail.

(a) Character of the Historic District. The standards for review of all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are as set forth in Section 1006.7 of Article 10. For purposes of review pursuant to said standards, the character of said Historic District shall mean the architectural features and historic open space of the Telegraph Hill Historic District referred to and described in Section 6 of this ordinance.

(b) Height. Buildings should relate to the height of structures immediately adjacent and in the general area with the intent that the building should be contained within an envelope that slopes upward or downward with the slope of the property.

(c) Alterations and New Construction. Alterations and new construction shall be compatible with the nearby contributory buildings within the Historic District, and shall conform to the following provisions:

(1) Style. New construction in a contemporary idiom is encouraged, with specific regulation as follows:

(a) Bay windows and porticos are not characteristic of the District, and are discouraged.

(b) Porches and balconies are characteristic design features of the District, and are encouraged.

(c) Gable roof forms are encouraged.

(d) The mass of new buildings should relate to the topographical contour of the site, and be compatible with adjacent buildings.

(e) Horizontal rustic wood siding is the traditional building material in the District, and its use is encouraged over other surfacing materials, including wood shingles. Masonry surfaces may be appropriate in subareas with a concentration of Art Moderne or International Style building.

(f) Fenestration should be proportionate and in scale with traditional patterns within the District. Wooden sash is encouraged over aluminum or other metal sash.

(g) Detailing should relate to the simple, straightforward traditional vernacular forms found in the District.

(2) Landscaping. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for construction shall include landscaping plans for required yards, setbacks and areas counting toward useable open space requirements of Section 135 of the City Planning Code. All construction activities, such as but not limited to demolition, storage of construction materials, excavation, and application of concrete and other chemicals shall be conducted to minimize interference with historic gardens in public rights-of-way and in historic gardens adjoining them. Fences shall not obstruct views of private gardens abutting historic public rights-of-way.

(3) Access. Access for demolition and/or construction shall utilize existing paths, steps and walkways. The project sponsor shall replace in kind and value any landscaping features on public space which may be damaged or destroyed by such activities.

(d) Wooden Walkways and Steps. Existing wooden steps on Filbert Street and boardwalk on Napier Lane shall be maintained as unique contributors to the setting of the District.

(e) Public Rights-of-Way. Unimproved sections of public rights-of-way shall be treated as open space. In such spaces gardens are encouraged: Ornamental gardens where the terrain slopes gently, and “natural” gardens elsewhere. Changes in the existing circulation patterns shall not be made except when such change is clearly preferable to provide for public safety.

(f) Street Furniture. Street furniture including but not limited to lighting fixtures, trash receptacles, and benches shall require a Certificate of Appropriateness. Such features shall complement the scale and character of the District.

(g) Demolition. Demolition of Contributory and Contributory/Altered buildings shall be subject to the maximum controls allowed under Article 10 of the City Planning Code. A demolition permit shall not be issued until all other required permits for new construction have been approved. No application for a demolition permit shall be deemed complete until all building permits for the replacement structure have been approved.*

(h) Cliffs. Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness proposing new construction on lots located upon the cliff areas of the District shall conform to the following provisions:

(1) Applications shall include geological studies made by a licensed civil engineer whose principle practice area is rock mechanics.

(2) At the hearing on the Certificate of Appropriateness pursuant to Sections 1006.2(b) and 1006.3, the Planning Commission shall determine whether the construction proposed by the applicant will have a reasonable probability of endangering life, limb, or property due to landsliding or structural failure. The Planning Commission's determination shall be based upon the geological studies submitted by the applicant or any interested party, as well as based upon testimony from, but not limited to, geotechnical and structural engineers.

(3) If the Planning Commission finds, based on the evidence presented at the hearing, that there is a reasonable probability that the proposed construction will endanger life, limb, or property of any person due to landsliding or structural failure, the Planning Commission shall disapprove the Certificate of Appropriateness.

(4) If the Planning Commission determines that the proposed construction can be safely undertaken without endangering life, limb, or property of any person due to landsliding or structural failure, the applicant shall take a “soft” approach to cliff retention, such as rock bolts and prestressed tendons, in order to preserve the integrity of the cliffs.

(i) Significance of Individual Buildings to the Historic District. The history of each parcel within the Historic District is documented on the survey worksheets (Appendix A to the Telegraph Hill Historic District Case Report). Each building is assigned a finding from the three following categories:

(1) Contributory. This category identifies buildings which date from the Historic District's period of significance and retain their historic integrity. These structures are of the highest importance in maintaining the character of the Historic District. The maximum suspension period allowable under Article 10 shall be imposed on applications for demolition of Contributory buildings.

(2) Contributory/Altered. This category identifies buildings which date from the Historic District's period of significance but have had their historic integrity compromised by inappropriate alterations. Appropriate restoration of such buildings is encouraged. The maximum suspension period allowable under Article 10 shall be imposed on applications for demolition of Contributory/Altered buildings. If a building in this category were to be appropriately restored, the category designation may be amended to “Contributory.”

(3) Noncontributory. This category identifies buildings which postdate the Historic District's period of significance. Demolition permit applications for these buildings will be processed without reference to the suspension provisions of Article 10. Alterations to Noncontributory buildings would require Certificate of Appropriateness review in order to minimize conflicts with the historic character of the District. (Added by Ord. 442-86, App. 11/13/86)

*It is not the intent of this section to prohibit consideration and approval of permits for new construction and demolition on the property while it is subject to the demolition prohibition set forth herein.

SEC. 8. PAINT COLOR.

Nothing in this legislation shall be construed to regulate paint colors within the District. (Added by Ord. 442-86, App. 11/13/86)

APPENDIX H TO ARTICLE 10
BLACKSTONE COURT HISTORIC DISTRICT

SEC. 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

The Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the area known and described in this ordinance as the Blackstone Court Historic District contains a number of structures having a special character and special historical, architectural and aesthetic interest and value, and constitutes a distinct section of the City. The Board of Supervisors further finds that desig-nation of said area as an Historic District will be in furtherance of and in conformance with the purposes of Article 10 of the City Planning Code and the standards set forth therein, and that preservation on an area basis rather than on the basis of individual structures alone is in order.

This ordinance is intended to further the general purpose of historic preservation legislation as set forth in Section 1001 of the City Planning Code, to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. (Added by Ord. 464-87, App. 11/19/87)

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

Pursuant to Section 1004 of the City Planning Code, Chapter II, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, the Blackstone Court Historic District is hereby designated as an Historic District, this designation having been duly approved by Resolution No. 10997 of the City Planning Commission. (Added by Ord. 464-87, App. 11/19/87)

SEC. 3. LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES.

The location and boundaries of the Blackstone Court Historic District shall be as designated on the Blackstone Court Historic District Map, the original of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors under File 115-87-13, which Map is hereby incorporated herein as though fully set forth. (Added by Ord. 464-87, App. 11/19/87)

SEC. 4. RELATION TO CITY PLANNING CODE.

(A) Article 10 of the City Planning Code is the basic law governing historic preservation in the City and County of San Francisco.

This ordinance, being a specific application of Article 10, is both subject to and in addition to the provisions thereof.

(B) Except as may be specifically provided to the contrary in this ordinance, nothing in this ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify any City Planning Code provisions applicable to property in the Blackstone Court Historic District, including but not limited to existing and future regulations controlling uses, height, bulk, lot coverage, floor area ratio, required open space, off-street parking and signs. (Added by Ord. 464-87, App. 11/19/87)

SEC. 5. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE.

The significance of Blackstone Court Historic District is more historical than architectural, though enough physical evidence of past history remains to create a sense of the former place and time in this unusual mid-block enclave of five structures on a blind alley. The north line of the ally, Blackstone Court, follows the north line of an early trail shown on U.S. Coast Survey maps of the 1850's and 1860's, a trail that ran from town toward the Presidio, around the north end of Washerwoman's Lagoon (now drained and filled; so named for the Gold Rush laundries). The western end of Blackstone Court is the western edge of William Eddy's 1849 Lagoon Survey which set up a grid parallel to Market Street, facing the view through the Golden Gate. On a lot alignment perpendicular to the north edge of the old trail, 9-11 Blackstone Court appears to date from the 1850's because of its Gothic Revival veranda and its interior plan and finish. It is first documented on its site in 1893 (possibly moved to clear a street right-of-way designated by the Laguna Survey of 1889-91). Before 1899 it was raised a story by the Favilla family from North Beach, very early Italian-American residents in what became the Marina District. Abraham House, 30 Blackstone Court, was constructed in 1885 by Charles Abraham, and enlarged by him in 1905. Abraham was the horticulturally significant founder of Western Nursery, which operated on most of this block from 1885 to 1947. It was the last expression of the Cow Hollow/Marina District agricultural enterprises. An Australian peppermint tree and a Monterey Cypress appear to date from the nursery. All of these elements combine to present a unique physical expression of the pre-1906 settlement patterns of this section of the city: the pre-Gold Rush trail, the lot lines perpendicular to it, the nursery, the modest old houses and early, pre-1900 Italian-American investment in the Marina District. (Added by Ord. 464-87, App. 11/19/87)

SEC. 6. FEATURES.

The architectural features of the said Historic District that should be preserved are described and depicted in the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board's case report with appendix titled “Blackstone Court Historic District,” adopted June 4, 1986, which is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth. (Added by Ord. 464-87, App. 11/19/87)

SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.

The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1005 through 1006.8 of Article 10 of the City Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Blackstone Court Historic District.

In addition, the following provisions shall apply to all such applications; in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the following provisions and Article 10, those procedures, requirements, controls and standards affording stricter protection to the Historic District shall prevail.

(A) Character of the Historic District. The standards for review of all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are as set forth in Section 1006.7 of Article 10. For purposes of review pursuant to said standards, the character of said Historic District shall mean the architectural features and historic street and lot lines, freestanding buildings, and low scale and intensity of development of the Blackstone Court Historic District.

(B) Alterations to Contributory and Contributory/Altered Buildings. Alterations to Contributory and Contributory/Altered buildings shall be compatible with the architectural and historic fabric of the building. New construction shall be compatible with the character of the historic district defined in Section 7(A) above, including but not limited to materials, fenestration, scale, bulk, detailing and intensity of development.

Alterations or new construction shall maintain and enhance existing visual access to the historic buildings in the district.

(C) Landscaping. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for construction shall include landscaping plans for required yards, setbacks and areas counting toward usable open space requirements of Section 135 of the City Planning Code. All construction activities, such as but not limited to demolition, storage of construction materials, excavation, and application of concrete and other chemicals shall be conducted so as to minimize interference with gardens.

(D) Street Furniture. Street furniture including but not limited to lighting fixtures, trash receptacles, and benches shall require a Certificate of Appropriateness. Such features shall complement the scale and character of the district.

(E) Demolition. Demolition of Contributory and Contributory/Altered buildings shall be subject to the maximum controls allowed under Article 10 of the City Planning Code. A demolition permit shall not be issued until all other required permits for new construction have been approved, except in situations considered unsafe or dangerous pursuant to Section 1007 of Article 10 of the City Planning Code. No applications for a demolition permit shall be deemed complete until all building permits for the replacement structure have been approved.

(F) Significance of Individual Buildings to the Historic District. The history of each parcel within the historic district is documented on the survey worksheets (Appendix A to the Blackstone Court Historic District Case Report).

Each building is assigned a finding from the three following categories:

(1) Contributory. This category identifies buildings which date from the historic district's period of significance and retain their historic integrity. These structures are of the highest importance in maintaining the character of the historic district. The maximum suspension period allowable under Article 10 shall be imposed on applications for demolition of Contributory buildings.

(2) Contributory/Altered. This category identifies buildings which date from the historic district's period of significance but have had their historic integrity compromised by inappropriate alterations.

Appropriate restoration of such buildings is encouraged. The maximum suspension period allowable under Article 10 shall be imposed on applications for demolition of Contributory/Altered buildings. If a building in this category were to be appropriately restored, the category designation may be amended to Contributory.

(3) Noncontributory. This category identifies buildings which post-date the historic district's period of significance. Demolition permit applications for these buildings will be processed without reference to the suspension provisions of Article 10. Alterations to Noncontributory buildings would require Certificate of Appropriateness review in order to minimize conflicts with the historic character of the district. (Added by Ord. 464-87, App. 11/19/87)

SEC. 8. PAINT COLOR.

Nothing in this legislation shall be construed to regulate paint colors within the District. (Added by Ord. 464-87, App. 11/19/87)

APPENDIX I TO ARTICLE 10
SOUTH END HISTORIC DISTRICT

SEC. 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

The Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the area known and described in this ordinance as the South End Historic District has a special character andspecial historical, architectural and aesthetic interest and value and constitutes a distinct section of the City. The Board of Supervisors further finds that designation of this area as an Historic District will further and conform to the purposes and standards of Article 10 of the City Planning Code and the standards set forth therein, and that preservation on an area basis rather than on the basis of individual structures alone is in order. This ordinance is intended to further the general purpose of historic preservation legislation as set forth in Section 1001 of the City Planning Code and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. (Added by Ord. 104-90, App. 3/23/90)

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

Pursuant to Section 1004 of the City Planning Code, Chapter II, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, the South End is hereby designated as an Historic District, this designation having been duly approved by Resolution No. 11869 of the City Planning Commission. (Added by Ord. 104-90, App. 3/23/90)

SEC. 3. LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES.

The location and boundaries of the South End Historic District shall be as designated on the South End Historic District Map, the original of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors under File No. 115-90-3, which Map is hereby incorporated as though fully set forth. (Added by Ord. 104-90, App. 3/23/90)

SEC. 4. RELATION TO CITY PLANNING CODE AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RINCON POINT-SOUTH BEACH PROJECT AREA.

(a) Article 10 of the City Planning Code is the basic law governing historic preservation in the City and County of San Francisco. This ordinance, being a specific application of Article 10, is both subject to and in addition to the provisions thereof.

(b) Except as may be specifically provided to the contrary in the ordinance, nothing in this ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify any City Planning Code provisions applicable to property in the South End Historic District, including but not limited to existing and future regulations controlling uses, height, bulk, coverage, floor area ratio, required open space, off-street parking and signs.

(c) Nothing in this ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify any provisions of the Redevelopment Plan (including the Design for Development), for the Rincon Point-South Beach Project Area which are applicable to property located in such Redevelopment Project Area and designated part of this South End Historic District. (Added by Ord. 104-90, App. 3/23/90)

SEC. 5. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE.

(a) History of the area: for decades after the 1849 Gold Rush, San Francisco was the principal seaport and connection with the outside world for California and the West Coast. San Francisco's expansion and transformation into one of the most important cities in North America is attributable to the eminence of its port which, because of its sheltered location and deep water, became one of the best-suited on the Pacific Ocean.

The development of warehouses over a 120-year period along the southern waterfront provides a benchmark from which to view architectural and technological responses to the rapid changes of growing industrial nation state and city. The interdependence of architecture and history can be seen from a look at the evolution of warehouse forms along the southern waterfront. Unlike most other areas of the San Francisco waterfront, the South End district contains an extraordinary concentration of buildings from almost every period of San Francisco's maritime history. Several street fronts—such as Second, Third and Townsend—are characterized by solid walls of brick and reinforced concrete warehouses. With this harmony of scale and materials, the South End Historic District is clearly a visually recognizable place.

One-story warehouses were common in the nineteenth century but rare in the early twentieth due to the increasing cost of land. Two of the oldest warehouses in the historic district are one story in height: Hooper's Warehouse (1874) and the California Warehouse (1882). Their horizontal orientation is accentuated through the use of strong cornice lines with decorative brick patterns.

Multi-story buildings have been more common along the southern waterfront since the turn of the century. After 1906, almost all new warehouses were constructed to be at least three stories in height, and several warehouses on Second and Townsend Streets reached six stories. The invention of the forklift in the 1930s eliminated advantages which multi-story buildings enjoyed over single-story structures. Since 1945, almost all warehouses constructed in the United States have been one story in height. Many multi-story warehouses and industrial buildings have been con-verted to other uses or are vacant because they have become obsolete for most warehouse or industrial functions.

South End's period of historical significance, 1867 to 1935, comprises the era during which the waterfront became a vital part of the city's and nation's maritime commerce. The buildings of the South End Historic District represent a rich and varied cross-section of the prominent local architects and builders of the period. Four buildings remain from the nineteenth century; another four were constructed in the six-year interval preceding the 1906 earthquake. The majority of the buildings were erected between 1906 and 1929, a period during which trade along the waterfront increased dramatically.

Several events shaped this part of San Francisco. The building of Long Bridge in 1865 on the line of Fourth Street south to Point San Quentin or the Potrero district, opened up opportunities for new industrial development in the southern part of the city. The Second Street cut of 1869, through fashionable Rincon Hill, allowed access from downtown to the southern waterfront. The completion of the transcon-tinental railroad in 1869 (and the eventual extension of railway lines into the area) was the single most important event to impact the district. The fire of 1906 and the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914 were further impetuses to warehouse construction in this area, as were the seawall and the Belt Line Railway.

Prominent figures in San Francisco history have been associated with the district. William Ralston, founder of the Bank of California, builder of the Palace Hotel, and financier of San Francisco and the West, owned property in the district and was a major force in politically engineering the Second Street cut in 1869. William Sharon, a U.S. Senator from Nevada in 1875—1881, acquired much of Ralston's estate and also co-owned and built the California Warehouse on the corner of Second and Townsend for Haslett and Bailey in 1882.

William P. Aspinwall founded the internationally important Oriental Warehouse (Pacific Mail Steamship Company) in this district during the Gold Rush. John Hooper built Hooper's South End Grain Warehouse at Japan and Townsend Streets in 1874 for California's lucrative grain trade. Hooper was a member of a family known particularly for its lumber trade, with large land holdings just south of the South End Historic District.

The leading warehouse firms in San Francisco were those of the Haslett and Lamb families. Samuel Haslett, a native of Ireland, came to San Francisco in the 1870s and became a partner with J.W. Cox at the Humboldt Warehouse on Rincon Point. Haslett's sons continued the business after his death, and Samuel Haslett IV is now president of the firm. Once nationally known in warehousing, the Hasletts built or are associated with seven warehouses in the district. George Lamb founded the South End Warehouse Company in 1905, and later co-founded the drayage and hauling firm of King and Company. South End operated six warehouses in the area at various times.

Charles Lee Tilden (1857—1950) built 111—113 Townsend, a Haslett warehouse, and the Overland warehouse at Third and Townsend Streets. Tilden, a highly successful business entrepreneur, also founded the East Bay Regional Park system in 1934. Charles Norton Felton (1828 — 1914), Senator, Congressman, and early developer of oil in California, is associated with warehouses at 275 Brannan Street and 601 Second Street.

The proposed historic district is an important visual landmark for the city as a whole. The large number of intact masonry warehouses which remain to this day are reminders of the maritime and rail activities which helped to make San Francisco a great turn-of-the-century port city. The warehouse district, because of its distinct building forms, is identifiable from many parts of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Additional historical information may be found in the South End Historic District Case Report No. 89.065L. (Added by Ord. 104-90, App. 3/23/90)

SEC. 6. FEATURES.

(a) Features of Existing Buildings.

1. Overall Form and Continuity. Building height is generally within a six-story range, and many of the oldest structures are one or two stories in height.

2. Scale and Proportion. The buildings are of typical warehouse design, large in bulk, often with large arches and openings originally designed for easy vehicular access. There is a regularity of overall form. The earlier brick structures blend easily with the scaled-down Beaux Arts forms of the turn of the century and the plain reinforced concrete structures characteristic of twentieth-century industrial architecture.

3. Fenestration. The earliest structures have few windows, expressing their warehouse function. They are varied in size, rhythmically spaced, deeply recessed, produce a strong shadow line, and relate in shape and proportion to those in nearby buildings. Larger industrial sash windows began to be incorporated in structures built from the 1920s and onward. Door openings are often massive to facilitate easy access of bulk materials.

4. Materials. Standard brick masonry is predominant for the oldest buildings in the district, with reinforced concrete introduced after the 1906 fire, although its widespread use did not occur until the 1920s. Brick and stone paving treatments on Federal and First and De Boom Streets respectively are extant as well as Beltline Railroad Tracks which run throughout the District.

5. Color. Red brick is typical, with some yellow and painted brick. Muted earth tones predomi-nate in shades of red, brown, green, gray and blue.

6. Texture. Typical facing materials give a rough textured appearance. The overall texture of the facades is rough grained.

7. Detail. Arches are common at the ground floor, and are frequently repeated on upper floors. Flattened arches for window treatment are typical. Cornices are simple and generally tend to be abstract versions of the more elaborate cornices found in downtown commercial structures from the nineteenth century. Most of the surfaces of the later buildings are plain and simple reflecting their function. Some of the earlier brick work contains suggestions of pilasters, again highly abstracted. Where detail occurs, it is often found surrounding entryways.

(b) Standards for New Construction and Alterations.

1. Facade Line Continuity. Facade line continuity is historically appropriate. Therefore, setbacks at lower floors and arcades, not generally being features of the South End Historic District, are generally not acceptable.

2. Fenestration and Design Elements for New Construction. In areas with a concentration of buildings characterized by a high proportion of mass to void and deeply recessed openings, vertical orientation and limited fenestration, the design of new construction should relate to those elements. In areas characterized by buildings with industrial style fenestration, new construction should relate to those design elements.

3. Signs.

(A) Principal Signs. Only one sign will be allowed per establishment per street frontage. A flush sign with lettering intended to be read from across the street is permitted. On brick surfaces, signs should be mounted with a minimum number of penetrations of the wall, and those penetrations only in the mortar joints.

(B) Secondary Signs. One per establishment per street frontage. A secondary sign is intended to be viewed close-up and consists of: (a) Lettering on a door or window which contains only the name and nature of the establishment, hours of operation and other pertinent information. (b) A projecting sign not exceeding two square feet in area used in conjunction with a principal flush sign.

(c) Exterior Changes Requiring Approval. Any exterior change within the South End Historic District shall require a Certificate of Appropriateness pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 when such work requires a city permit. In addition, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for cleaning masonry surfaces with abrasives and/or treatment of such surfaces with waterproofing chemicals. Sandblasting and certain chemical treatments detrimental to older brick will not be approved. (Added by Ord. 104-90, App. 3/23/90)

SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.

The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1006 through 1006.8 of Article 10 of the City Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the South End Historic District. In addition the following provisions shall apply to all such applications; in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the following provisions and Article 10, those procedures, requirements, controls and standards affording stricter protection to landmarks, landmark sites and the Historic District shall prevail.

(a) Character of the Historic District. The standards for review of all applications for the Certificate of Appropriateness are set forth in Section 1006.7 of Article 10. For purposes of review pursuant to these standards, the character of the historic district shall mean the exterior architectural features as well as the historic brick and stone paving materials described in Section 6 of this ordinance.

(b) New Construction. New construction on vacant sites should conform to the general profile of the District, especially as to scale, sculptural qualities of facade and entrance detailing, fenestration patterns and materials described in Section 6 of this ordinance.

(c) Masonry, Brickwork and Stonework. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for painting previously unpainted masonry, brick or stone exterior surfaces, for cleaning such surfaces with abrasives and/or treatment of such surfaces with waterproofing chemicals. Sandblasting and certain chemical treatment detrimental to masonry will not be approved.

(d) Alterations. It is recognized that certain alterations to the exteriors of buildings within the Historic District may be necessary in order to accom-modate adaptive reuse of, and to provide sufficient light and air in, such buildings. Substantial alterations to principal facades, as defined in Planning Code Section 102.21, should be discouraged. Substantial alterations to non-principal facades, not originally intended to be viewed from the street, may be appropriate, provided such alterations maintain the character of the historic district.

(e) 200 Brannan Street, Lot 24 within Assessor's Block 3774 is a site proposed for high- density mixed-income housing within the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Project Area Plan. The subject property is a donut-shaped group of buildings of different dates behind a single unifying wall and the continuous facade wall which runs along the First and Brannan Streets is the contributory element of the site and adaptive reuse of the subject property is acceptable. (Added by Ord. 104-90, App. 3/23/90)

SEC. 8. SIGNIFICANCE OF INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT.

The history of each parcel within the Historic District is documented on the survey worksheets (Appendix A to the South End Historic District Case Report No. 89.065L). This classification of buildings in the South End Historic District is delineated in Case Report No. 89.065L. Each building is designated as one of the following:

1. Contributory. This category identifies build-ings which date from the Historic District's period of significance and retain their historic integrity. These structures are of the highest importance in maintaining the character of the Historic District.

2. Contributory—Altered. This category identifies buildings which date from the historic district's period of significance but have had their historic integrity compromised by inappropriate alterations. Appropriate restoration of such buildings is encouraged. If a building in this category were to be appropriately restored, the category designation may be amended by the L.P.A.B. to “Contributory.”

3. Noncontributory. This category identifies buildings which are outside the Historic District's period of significance or are so significantly altered that they have lost their integrity. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall not be required for demolition of a noncontributory building. Construction of new buildings on a demolished building site, additions to,and major alterations of noncontributory build-ingsshould be compatible with the character ofthe Historic District, and would require a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to ensure compatibility with the character of the historic district. (Added by Ord. 104-90, App. 3/23/90)

SEC. 9. PAINT COLOR.

Nothing in this legislation shall be construed as authorization to regulate paint colors used within the District. (Added by Ord. 104-90, App. 3/23/90)

APPENDIX J TO ARTICLE 10
CIVIC CENTER HISTORIC DISTRICT

SEC. 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

The Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the area known and described in this ordinance as the Civic Center Historic District contains a number of structures having a special character and special historical, architectural and aesthetic interest and value, and constitutes a distinct section of the City. The Board of Supervisors further finds that desig-nation of said area as an Historic District will be in furtherance of and in conformance with the purposes of Article 10 of the City Planning Code and the standards set forth therein, and that preservation on an area basis rather than on the basis of individual structures alone is in order.

This ordinance is intended to further the general purpose of historic preservation legislation as set forth in Section 1001 of the City Planning Code, to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

Pursuant to Section 1004 of the City Planning Code, Chapter II, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District is hereby designated as an Historic District, this designation having been duly approved by Resolution No. 13719 of the City Planning Commission and Resolution No. 454 of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

SEC. 3. LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES.

The location and boundaries of the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District generally bounded by Golden Gate Avenue to the north, Franklin Street to the west, Jones Street to the east and Market Street to the south shall be as designated on the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District Map, the original of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors under File No. 115-94-10, which Map is hereby incorporated herein as though fully set forth. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

SEC. 4. RELATION TO CITY PLANNING CODE AND THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO.

(a) Article 10 of the City Planning Code is the basic law governing historic preservation in the City and County of San Francisco. This ordinance, being a specific application of Article 10, is both subject to and in addition to the provisions thereof.

(b) Except as may be specifically provided to the contrary in this ordinance, nothing in this ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify any City Planning Code provisions applicable to property in the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District, including butnot limited to existing and future regulations controlling uses, height, bulk, lot coverage, floor area ratio, required open space, off-street parking and signs. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

SEC. 5. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE.

The San Francisco Civic Center possesses a unique place and significance in the areas of architecture, history, and environment worthy of protection as an historic district.

The land on which the Civic Center stands was declared a City Hall Reservation as early as 1870. Portions of that reservation land were sold to raise funds for city hall construction, and Old City Hall—located on the site that had first been used as the Yerba Buena Cemetery, approximately where the present library stands—was erected between 1871 and 1897, in a lengthy project marked by the now well known city government corruption of that time.

In 1899, B.J.S. Cahill, with the encouragement ofMayor Phelan, proposed a grander vision for the area, with the dual goal of clearing up land titles clouded by the dubious practices of the promoters of the Old City Hall and, at the same time, of creating an imposing setting for the entire area. This plan envisioned clearing out smaller structures and visually uniting the remaining monumental structures—Old City Hall, the Main Post Office, the Hibernia Bank building, and other larger structures—and setting them off against new open spaces (such as a planned extension of the Golden Gate Park panhandle to Market Street). Conflicting new developments were blocked for a time, but the plan eventually failed, in large part because of general distrust—bred of experience, perhaps—of large government projects.

Undaunted, former Mayor Phelan soon led the formation of an Association for the Improvement and Adornment of San Francisco. In 1904, the Association invited Daniel Burnham to design a grand plan for the city, with B.J.S. Cahill providing a design for the Civic Center. This produced two visions of the Civic Center: Cahill, with the practicality borne of personal and local experience, proposed using existing structures and city-owned land to create a central plaza, surrounded by major buildings, and, again, connected to a Golden Gate Park panhandle extension; Burnham proposed a grander Civic Center, with buildings connected by a generally circular series of boulevards and grand open vistas. The Burnham Plan, though politically impractical, fired the public imagination and was submitted to and adopted by the Board of Supervisors on September 27, 1905.

Following the 1906 earthquake, the public desire to rebuild and reclaim what had just been lost con-firmed in practice what Cahill had perceived before: that political expediency set limits to the definition of the Civic Center. Competition continued between the different views of Burnham and Cahill of what the Civic Center might become, but by 1912 the Board of Supervisors had endorsed the Cahill Plan as modified in 1909. The momentum of growing civic pride and the Civic Center development effort—spearheaded by then-Mayor Rolph and the coming of the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition—was focused into the general outlines sketched by Cahill.

Mayor Rolph, a reform candidate, saw the Civic Center as a central civic improvement, the symbol of a new unity of the people under a new and honest political era and a permanent expression of the grandeur and vitality which the 1915 Exposition would exemplify on a temporary scale.

The World Columbian Exposition in Chicago, in 1893, was the source of inspiration for the “City Beautiful” movement which emphasizes formal plan and composition of monumental scale, neo- classical style buildings fronting plazas, boulevards and grand public gathering spaces. The order, harmony, cleanliness, and grandeur of the exhibition, called “The White City,” was in sharp contrast to the rapid, chaotic growth that most U.S. cities had experienced in the preceding era of rapid immigration and industrialization.

Several world's fairs were held throughout the country in the later 1800's, spreading the ideals of classical architecture, Beaux Arts forms, and the concepts of planning and cooperation for ensemble effect in design. These planning and design schemes were an important influence for forty years, with their primary manifestation coming in designs for cities, parks, and civic centers. Numerous city plans were commissioned in the early years, but only Cleveland and San Francisco implemented a portion of their plans, with San Francisco more nearly reaching completion.

The historic significance of the “City Beautiful” movement lies in the manner in which it reformed and refocused architectural vision, contributing to some-thing of a national style of architecture; and, on a practical level, in the formation of city planning departments and schools or courses devoted to city planning.

The design of the San Francisco Civic Center is an example of the development of those significant contributions. More particularly, the San Francisco Civic Center is an expression of a nation ready to display its new international importance in an architectural statement. At the time it took form, geography and historical events had made San Francisco the center of western America. Monumental classical architecture for the city's central public space expressed this consciousness, as well as the accompanying belief that such inspiring surroundings should be democratically available to all, not just a privileged few.

The Exposition Auditorium, the Central Plaza, and the Powerhouse were completed before the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, and the new City Hall was completed in late 1915. The library was completed in 1916; the State Building in 1921; and the Public Health Building in 1932 and the Old Federal Building in 1936. The present Opera House and Veterans Building expanded the Civic Center to the west in 1932 and 1933, respectively, much in the manner the original proponents envisioned. The original plaza was excavated in 1956 to add the underground parking garage. At this time the ground level details were changed into the present reflecting pool and semi-park. United Nations Plaza, which opens the vista to the east of City Hall in a manner consistent with the original vision of the Civic Center, was created in the mid-1970's.

It is an exemplary City Beautiful complex in the best of the American Academic Beaux Arts tradition. Designed and built in the revival of classical style, stemming from the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 that has been called the “American Renaissance,” it succeeds in making a strong impression of Civic dignity and pride. The San Francisco Civic Center Historic District consists of a principal aggregation of monumental buildings around a central open space, with additional buildings extending the principal axis at either end. It includes all or part of the fifteen city blocks. There are eight major buildings, a group of secondary buildings, three unrealized building sites, and a large plaza within the Historic District.

Each building in the Civic Center was faced with the problem of providing modern, functional facilities in a classical idiom. The classical Beaux Arts style was deemed suitable as the traditional style of American governmental buildings, and was amenable to City Beautiful ideals of harmony among many buildings on a grand scale. The formal composition of“City Beautiful” architecture, plantings, street embellishments and plazas was meant to be an expression of civic authority and pride—intending to impress and overawe. The classical style aptly expressed the mood of a nation eager to redefine its newly achieved international importance in archi-tectural terms. It reflected a mood and an existing state of affairs as much as an inspiration to dominance. In San Francisco, it represented the city's emergence as a regional center of national importance, and within the city, it symbolized the united efforts of a population recently divided along many lines.

In terms of “democratic” architecture, or archi-tecture for an ever larger segment of the population, monumental classical architecture uncompromisingly demonstrated the enhanced concern for the general public. Only a few years earlier, such splendor was exclusively reserved for the rich and the privileged few. To this day, no greater public interiors have been built in the United States than those influenced by and representative of the City Beautiful Movement, including among the very finest, the San Francisco City Hall.

Within the scope of turn of the century classical architecture in the United States, the San Francisco Civic Center contains several fine examples of the mode and one superlative example in its City Hall. The other buildings in the group, although less interesting individually cannot properly be evaluated in the same way. In particular, the State Building, the Federal Building, the Health Building and the War Memorial group would probably appear rather dull compared to City Hall, as if they were missing an essential ingredient. But seen in the context of the Civic Center as a whole, and in relation to City Hall, all the buildings together achieve distinction.

The criteria on which the buildings are judged, then, must be the degree to which each enhances the group without distracting from City Hall. These qualities are achieved through a harmony of color, material, scale, size, texture, rhythm and style. Within these constrictions the buildings achieve individual interest through the imaginative manipulation of the elements.

The historic Civic Center buildings are unified in the Beaux Arts classical design. They are organized into horizontal bands of vertically proportioned elements, with the grand order of the facade displayed on two or three floors above a usually rusticated base of one or two ground and partially sub-ground floors. Civic Center Historic District contains standard features such as overall form, massing, scale, proportion, orientation, depth of face, fenestration and ornamentation, materials, color, texture, architectural detailing, facade line continuity, decorative and sculptural features, street furniture, granite curbing and grille work.

The Civic Center is designated as both a NationalHistoric Landmark District and a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, the former designation occurred on February 27, 1987, the latter, October 10, 1978. These desig-nations offer recognition that certain properties within the Historic District are worthy of preservation and alterations undertaken both in the local and federal districts shall comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Said Standards were adopted by the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board at its RegularMeeting of October 2, 1985, the amended Standards were readopted by the Landmarks Board atits Regular Meetings of February 6, 1991 and August 3, 1994. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

SEC. 6. FEATURES.

The architectural features of said Historic District that should be preserved are set forth in this ordinance and described and depicted in the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board's Case Report “San Francisco Civic Center Historic District” including Appendix A: Survey of Parcels. Said Case Report was adopted by the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board at its Regular Meeting of October 6, 1993 by Resolution No. 454 and was adopted and amended by the City Planning Commission at its Regular Meeting of July 7, 1994 by Resolution. No. 13719. The architectural features, formal plan composition and street scape elements of said Historic District that should be preserved and strengthened are also identified in the Civic Center Plan, an Element of the City's Master Plan, and in the Civic Center Urban Design Guidelines adopted by the Planning Commission pursuant to that plan. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.

The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1005 through 1006.8 of Article 10 of the City Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District.

In addition, the following provisions shall apply to all such applications. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the following provisions and Article 10, the procedures, requirements, controls and standards affording stricter protection to the Historic District shall prevail, except for the provisions of Section 8 of this designation ordinance.

A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for all major alterations, as set forth below, to Contributory or Contributory/Altered buildings sites, structures or objects within the Historic District. Within 10 days after the Central Permit Bureau refers any permit application to the Department, the Zoning Administrator and the Secretary to the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board shall determine in writing whether the proposed alteration is a major alteration or a minor alteration. The decision of the Zoning Administrator shall be final.

(a) An alteration is considered major if any of the following apply:

(1) The alteration will remove or cover an exterior architectural feature or a portion of an exceptionally significant interior as set forth in Section 10, or replace it with substitutes that are inappropriate in material, scale, color or architectural style. This provision shall apply to exceptionally significant interior public spaces designated in Section 10 of said ordinance; or

(2) The alteration would affect all or any substantial part of a structure's interior or exterior column or load-bearing wall, exterior walls or exterior ornamentation; or

(3) The alteration results in a substantial addition of height above the height of the structure; or

(4) The cumulative impacts of serial permits may be determined to be a major alteration. An alteration, in combination with other alterations authorized within the preceding five years, shall be deemed a major alteration if the cumulative impact of said alterations may be considered a major alteration as described above.

(b) An alteration is considered minor if the criteria set forth in Subsection (a) do not apply or the work consists of ordinary repair and maintenance.

(c) The Department of City Planning in consultation with the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board, may promulgate Rules and Regulations to distinguish major alterations from minor alterations for this Historic District consistent with this Section 7.

(d) Permit applications determined to be for minor alterations shall be returned, with that determination noted, to the Central Permit Bureau for further processing; provided, however, that the Zoning Administrator may take any other otherwise authorized action with respect to the application. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

SEC. 8. APPEALS FROM THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD AND CITY PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS ON CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.

(a) Certificate of Appropriateness decisions of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board may be appealed to the City Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of Planning Code Section 1006.8. Nothing in this ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify provisions of the City Charter or laws governing the State of California and the United States of America. All governmental bodies shall work cooperatively with the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board on proposed exterior and interior changes to ensure that the alteration of buildings within this Historic District comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, Revised 1990 (and subsequent revisions).

(b) This ordinance designating the Civic Center Historic District shall in no way diminish the powers, rights and duties vested in the Art Commission, the War Memorial Board of Trustees, the Library or the Asian Art Museum. It is the intent of the Board of Supervisors, however, to retain its authority, and the authority of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board and the Planning Commission, over historic preservation decisions in the Civic Center Historic District in order to ensure the appropriate treatment of the historical elements of this historic district.

(c) The entities referenced in Subsection 8(b) above shall consult with the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board on any proposed interior alterations to the publicly accessible spaces of their buildings, regardless of whether a Certificate of Appropriateness is required by this ordinance or by Article 10. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

SEC. 9. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS.

(a) The standards for review of all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are as set forth in Section 1006.7 of Article 10 and are as follows:

(b) For applications pertaining to sites, buildings, structures and objects in the Civic Center Historic District, any alteration, construction, relocation or demolition, shall comply with the standards contained in Section 1017(c), and shall (1) be compatible with respect to height, massing, fenestration, materials, color, texture, detail, style, scale and proportion, signage, landscaping and street furniture which may define the character of the historic district as described in Section 5 of this designating ordinance and in the Civic Center Urban Design Guidelines adopted by the City Planning Commission; and (2) preserve, enhance or restore, and not damage or destroy, the exterior architectural appearance of the subject site, building, structure and object which is compatible with the character of the Historic District.

(1) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any exterior change to a site, building, structure and object which is not already compatible with the character of the Historic District shall bring the site, building, structure and object closer to compatibility. Where the required compatibility exists, the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be approved.

(2) Except as provided in Planning Code Subsection 1017(d), no application for a demolition permit in a Historic District may be approved until a Certificate of Appropriateness for the replacement structure has been approved by the Landmarks Board.

(c) Alterations to Contributory and Contributory/Altered buildings shall be compatible with the architectural and historic character of this Historic District. New construction shall be compatible with the character of the Historic District as described in the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board San Francisco Civic Center Historic District Case Report and its Appendix A and with the Civic Center Urban Design Guidelines adopted by the City Planning Commission. Said Case Report was adopted by the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board at its Regular Meeting of October 6, 1993 by Resolution No. 454 and was adopted and amended by the City Planning Commission at its Regular Meeting of July 7, 1994 by Resolution No. 13719 and is contained in Board of Supervisors File No. 115-94-10.

(d) Treatment of Stone Surfaces. Numerous structures in the Historic District exhibit stone, terra cotta, or brick exterior surfacing. Proposed treatment of said masonry surfaces with any acid wash, sandblasting, high pressure wash or other abrasive methods is discouraged as such abrasive treatments can severely damage historic masonry surfaces. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

SEC. 10. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICABILITY FOR ALTERATIONS TO EXCEPTIONALLY SIGNIFICANT INTERIOR PUBLIC SPACES.

Pursuant to Section 1004(c)(1) of the City Planning Code, proposed alterations to exceptionally significant interiors of the following publicly owned buildings shall require a Certificate of Appropriateness:

(a) San Francisco City Hall, 400 Van Ness Avenue (City Landmark No. 21 and a Contributory Building to the Historic District) shall comply with Sections 1006 and 1006.8(e) for any construction or alteration which requires a building permit for the following exceptionally significant interior public spaces which shall be designated and shall include: the Board of Supervisor's Chambers (Room C200); the Rotunda; and the Mayor's Office (Rooms D200, D205 and D209) including the Reception Room, inner corridors and offices and the Chief Administrator's Officers (C.A.O.'s) Offices (Room 289) which were previously designated under Ordinance No. 16-70, effective date, March 13, 1970.

(b) The Main Library, 200 Larkin Street, a Contributory Building to the Historic District. The following exceptionally significant interior public spaces shall be designated: the Monumental Grand Staircase (Room S101), the Main Entrance Hall and Vestibule, (Rooms 101 and 191); the Monumental Public Corridors and Balcony Spaces including the Gottardo Piazzoni Murals in Public Corridor 290 (Rooms 190, 192, 193, 290 and 291A); and the Main Program Spaces (Rooms 200, 201, 202, 203, 210 and218).

(c) The Public Health Department, 101 Grove Street, a Contributory Building to the Historic District. The following exceptionally significant interior public spaces shall be designated: the Main Entry and Elevator Lobby; the Marble Lined Corridors (All Floors) and the Third Floor Board Meeting Room/ Auditorium.

(d) No other sites, buildings, structures and objects have exceptionally significant interior public spaces and would be subject to this Section. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

SEC. 11. SIGNIFICANCE OF INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT.

The history of each parcel within the Historic District is documented in Appendix A: Survey of Parcels, and is included in the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District Case Report as readopted by the Landmarks Board on October 6, 1993 by Resolution No. 454 and as amended and readopted by the City Planning Commission on July 7, 1994 by Resolution No. 13719 and is located in Board of Supervisors File No. 115-94-10.

Each building is assigned a finding from the three following categories:

1. Contributory. This category identifies buildings which date from the Historic District's period of significance (1906 to 1936) which reflect a Beaux Arts style and which retain their historic and architectural integrity. These structures are of the highest importance in maintaining the character of the Historic District. Recognizing the unique character of this Historic District which is derived from its expression of an historic plan, some structures within the Historic District may date from the Historic District's period of significance but do not contribute to the intended original plan in their architecture, detailing, height or scale. Such buildings are designated noncontributory and may be considered for replacement with structures designed in a monumental style and manner which would complete the San Francisco Civic Center Plan as originally conceived.

The following buildings are deemed Contributory to the Historic District: Newton Tharp Commercial High School, 170 Fell Street, Lot 1 within Assessor's Block 815; (a portion of Landmark No. 140), Federal Building, 50 Fulton Street, (50 United Nations Plaza) Lot 35 within Assessor's Block 351; Exposition Auditorium, 99 Grove Street, Assessor's Block 812; Department of Public Health, 101 Grove Street/50 Ivy/Lech Walesa Street, Lot 1 in Assessor's Block 811; San Francisco Public Library, 200 Larkin Street, Lot 1 in Assessor's Block 353; Orpheum Theater Building, 1182-92 Market Street, Lot 22 in Assessor's Block 351; 1212 Market Street, Lot 3 in Assessor's Block 355; 1240-1242 Market Street, Lot 6 in Assessor's Block 355; Hotel Avalon, 1272-1276 Market Street, Lot 9 in Assessor's Block 355; 1278-1298 Market Street, Lot 10 in Assessor's Block 355; Methodist Book Concern, 83 McAllister Street, Lot 32 in Assessor's Block 351; Old State Office Building, 50 McAllister Street, Lot 2 in Assessor's Block 765; Barbara Apartments, 580 McAllister Street, Lot 8 in Assessor's Block 767; 1 United Nations Plaza (35-57 Fulton Street); Lot 37 in Assessor's Block 351; the High School of Commerce, 135 Van Ness Avenue, (a portion of Landmark No. 140), Lot 1 in Assessor's Block 815; War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue (a portion of Landmark No. 84), Lot 1 in Assessor's Block 786; San Francisco City Hall, 400 Van Ness Avenue (Landmark No. 21), Lot 1 in Assessor's Block 787; War Memorial Veteran's Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue (a portion of Landmark No. 84), Lot 1 in Assessor's Block 786; and, the Corinthian Court Apartments, 500-524 Van Ness Avenue, Lot 6 in Assessor's Block 766.

2. Contributory/Altered. This category identifies buildings which date from the Historic District's period of significance and have had alterations as detailed on page 22 of the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District Case Report located in Board of Supervisors File No. 115-94-10. Appropriate restoration of such buildings is encouraged, though in certain situations (see No. 1 above) their demolition and replacement may be more appropriate in order to achieve completion of the original San Francisco Civic Center plan. Such replacement should adhere to any Civic Center Urban Design Guidelines adopted by the City Planning Commission.

The following buildings shall be deemed Contributory/Altered within the Historic District: Marye Building, 1200-1208 Market Street, Lot 15 in Assessor's Block 355; 1220-1232 Market Street (29 Grove Street), Lot 4 in Assessor's Block 355; 1236 Market Street (37-39 Grove Street), Lot 5 in Assessor's Block 355; the Wells Fargo Building, 1256-1264 Market Street, Lot 8 in Assessor's Block 355. The following site shall also be deemed Contributory/Altered within the Historic District: Civic Center Plaza, being all of Block 788.

3. Noncontributory. This category identifies buildings which post-date the Historic District's period of significance or have had their integrity compromised by inappropriate alterations as detailed on page 21 of the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District Case Report. Demolition permit applications for these buildings will be processed without reference to the suspension provisions of Article 10. Alterations to Noncontributory buildings will require Certificate of Appropriateness if determined to be a major alteration in order to minimize conflicts with the historic character of the Historic District. Replacement buildings should adhere to Civic Center Urban Design Guidelines adopted by the City Planning Commission.

The remaining buildings shall also be deemed to be Noncontributory within the Historic District: California State Courts Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Lot 3 within Assessor's Block 765; vacant lot, 41-47 Grove Street, Lot 12 in Assessor's Block 355; vacant lot, southeast corner of Grove Street at Larkin Street, Lot 11 in Assessor's Block 355; vacant lot, 165 Grove Street, Lot 21 in Assessor's Block 811; Library Annex, 45 Hyde Street, Lot 1 in Assessor's Block 353; the New Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, Lot 1 in Assessor's Block 354; 1170 Market Street, Lot 51 in Assessor's Block 351; 1220-1232 Market Street (29 Grove Street), Lot 4 in Assessor's Block 355; 1236 Market Street (37-39 Grove Street), Lot 5 in Assessor's Block 355; 1244-1254 Market Street, Lot 7 in Assessor's Block 355; 77-79 McAllister Street, Lot 33 in Assessor's Block 351; 456 McAllister Street., Lot 4 in Assessor's Block 766; 460 McAllister Street, Lot 5 in Assessor's Block 766; vacant lot, 401 Polk Street, Lot 2 in Assessor's Block 766; 10 United Nations Plaza, Lot 50 in Assessor's Block 351; Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Avenue, Lot 1 in Assessor's Block 810; 234 Van Ness Avenue, Lot 18 in Assessor's Block 811; 240 Van Ness Avenue, Lot 19 in Assessor's Block 811 and the Edmund G. Brown State Office Building, 501 Van Ness Avenue, Assessor's Block 767.

The Board of Supervisors, through the adoption of this ordinance, shall deem 450 McAllister Street, Lot 3 in Assessor's Block 766, the Civic Center Powerhouse, 320 Larkin Street (298 McAllister Street) Lot 8 in Assessor's Block 347, the San Francisco Art Commission Gallery, 155 Grove Street, Lot 16 in Assessor's Block 811 and the Church of Christ Building, 171-195 Grove Street, Lot 20 in Assessor's Block 811 as Noncontributory buildings. Any replacement building should adhere to Civic Center Urban Design Guidelines adopted by the City Planning Commission. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

SEC. 12. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR CITY HALL ALTERATIONS.

Section 1006.8(e) of the City Planning Code describes the process for review of Certificate of Appropriateness applications proposing alterations to City Hall, Landmark No. 21. Nothing in this legislation shall be construed to amend said Section 1006.8(e). Said process shall serve to meet the Certificate of Appropriateness requirement for City Hall by its inclusion in this Historic District. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

SEC. 13. PAINT COLOR.

Nothing in this legislation shall be construed to regulate paint colors within the Historic District. Painting of previously unpainted masonry and stone surfaces is discouraged. (Added by Ord. 413-94, App. 12/23/94)

APPENDIX K TO ARTICLE 10
BUSH STREET—COTTAGE ROW HISTORIC DISTRICT

SEC. 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

The Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the area known and described in this ordinance as the Bush Street—Cottage Row Historic District contains a number of structures having a special character and special historical, architectural and aesthetic interest and value and constitutes a distinct section of the City. The Board of Supervisors further finds the designation of the said area as an Historic District will be in furtherance of and in conformance with the purposes of Article 10 of the City Planning Code and the standards set forth therein, and that the preservation on an areas basis rather than on the basis of the individual structures alone is in order.

This ordinance is intended to further the general purpose of historic preservation legislation as set forth in Section 1001 of the City Planning Code, to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. (Added by Ord. 324-91, App. 9/4/91)

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

Pursuant to Section 1004 of the City Planning Code, Chapter II, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, the Bush Street—Cottage Row Historic District is hereby designated as an Historic District, this designation having been duly approved by resolution of the City Planning Commission. (Added by Ord. 324-91, App. 9/4/91)

SEC. 3. LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES.

The location and boundaries of the Bush Street—Cottage Row Historic District Map, the original of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors under File 115-91-8, which Map is hereby incorporated herein as though fully set forth. (Added by Ord. 324-91, App. 9/4/91)

SEC. 4. RELATION TO REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WESTERN ADDITION A-2 PROJECT AREA.

Nothing in this Ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify any provisions of the Redevelopment Plan for the Western Addition Redevelopment A-2 Project Area which are applicable to property located in such Redevelopment Project Area and designated part of this Bush Street—Cottage Row Historic District. Procedures found in Planning Code Article 10 shall not apply to the Bush Street—Cottage Row Historic District as long as the Western Addition A-2 Project Area Redevelopment Plan is in effect. The Board of Supervisors urges the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency to work cooperatively with the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board on proposed exterior alterations within the Bush Street—Cottage Row Historic District. (Added by Ord. 324-91, App. 9/4/91)

SEC. 5. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE.

The Bush Street—Cottage Row Historic District is a remarkably intact group of architecturally consistent Italianate and Stick residential buildings constructed between 1870 and about 1885. It demonstrates several different modes of speculative housing during those years, from the mass builder The Real Estate Associates, which developed whole square blocks, through investors John H. Smyth and Charles L. Taylor, who built houses to hold and rent out for income, to the single homeowner. This District is rated high on local surveys and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Bush Street—Cottage Row Historic District comprises 22 residences, a walkway and a small park. There is continuity of height and setback; houses step downhill evenly from the northeast to conform with the land contour; lots are narrow and deep. Almost all the houses were developed in four groups, so that six on Bush Street are essentially identical to each other, as are three different ones on Bush Street, two on Sutter Street and six on Cottage Row. All are two-story frame structures of Italianate or early Stick Style, with channel rustic siding, double-hung windows and paneled entry recess. They are tall, narrow buildings with tall, narrow openings balanced by heavy, bracketed cornices on patently false fronts. All except Cottage Row have bay windows on facade or rear.

Since they were originally built, the houses continued to be used as residences, with some alteration due to subdivision into units. At least two residences were resurfaced, and one of these has been restored. The walkway of Cottage row continued until 1944 as part of a single piece of private property with 2109—2113 Bush Street and 1—6 Cottage Row. The Cottage Row houses were separated into individual ownerships gradually from 1956—1967, and only on the last date was the walkway singled out as an individual holding separate from any house. Taylor himself had chosen the name “Cottage Row,” which was listed among San Francisco's streets as early as the 1886 Directory. In the 1930s the walkway was popularly called “Japan Street,” because the entire District was inhabited by Japanese-Americans until their internment during World War II. In the tiny rear yards of Cottage Row they grew vegetables, which they offered for public sale at an informal weekly open market held every Saturday along the Row. (Added by Ord. 324-91, App. 9/4/91)

SEC. 6. FEATURES OF EXISTING BUILDINGS.

1. Overall Form and Continuity. The massing of the existing buildings relates to the topographical contour of the site, and is compatible with the adjacent area.

2. Scale and Proportion. Buildings in the District relate to the height and setback of the structures immediately adjacent and in the general area, contained within an envelope that slopes upward or downward with the slope of the properties.

3. Fenestration. Existing fenestration is predominantly double-hung wooden sash and is proportionate and in scale with 19th century stylistic patterns within the District.

4. Materials. Horizontal rustic wood siding is the traditional cladding material in the District.

5. Detail. Detailing found in the district usually follows simple, straightforward Italianate or Stick Style forms. (Added by Ord. 324-91, App. 9/4/91)

SEC. 8. SIGNIFICANCE OF INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT.

The history of each parcel within the Historic District is documented on survey worksheets (Appendix A to the Bush Street—Cottage Row Historic District Case Report No. 90.288L). This classification of buildings in the Historic District is delineated in the Case Report No. 90.288L. Each building is designated as follows:

(1) Contributory. This category identifies buildings which date from the Historic District's period of significance and retain their historic integrity. These structures are of the highest importance in maintaining the character of the Historic District. All buildings identified within this Historic District are Contributory to the Historic District.

(2) Noncontributory. This category identifies buildings or vacant lots which are outside or are not relevant to the Historic District's period of significance or are so significantly altered that they have lost their historic integrity. Construction of new buildings on a demolished or vacant sites and additions to or major alteration of Noncontributory buildings should be compatible with the character of the Historic District. Vacant parcels, including the City-owned right-of-way known as Cottage Row (Lot 46) and the City-owned Mini Park (Lot 12), are both rated Noncontributory. (Added by Ord. 324-91, App. 9/4/91)