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HISTORIC PRESERVATION POLICIES AND PROGRAMS Major attention is given throughout this Specific Plan to the preservation and enjoyment of historic resources (i.e., land use, design and beautification, circulation, and economic vitality). The primary purpose of this Chapter is to provide specific standards and incentives, and procedures for achieving historic preservation. , of the Specific Plan process was to provide guidance for the preparation of the City's peeposed Historic Preservation Ordina- -. -• • ,,• . - • - - - = - •- - -- preservation of major historic resources throughout the Plan Ar a as well as the remainder of the City. The following policies and programs constitute the action plan to implement the will guide City Decision-making in achieving the historic preservation goal and objectives outlined above. •• • • _ A • _ d _ • • _ _ • _ _ HISTORIC RESOURCES POLICIES Preservation of the Plan Area's historic character will generally rely upon protecting historic buildings from demolition and minimizing exterior changes to significant original architectural features whenever feasible. In addition, modifications to these buildings will need to closely reflect the existing architecture, and the construction of new ones in historic areas will need to be consistent compatible with the Downtown's traditional desigr character and scale. This will require greater focus on these items in the future. I. Identify all properties with buildings older than 50 years on a list to be updated every two y ars by the City. Require the completion of the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Survey Form 523 to develop and document a statement of historic significance prior to the issuance of demolition permits for any historic resource older than 50 years. Evaluate these properties using the State of California criteria for the California Register of Historic Resources. 1. If a residential building in a residential zoning district built before 1942 is determined using the "Pleasanton Downtown Historic Context Statement" to be eligible for listing in the California Register, then it is considered a historic resource by the City. The 1942 date shall be revisited every I0 years to determine if a change is warranted. 2. Prohibit the demolition*of any residential building in a residential zoning district found to be a historic resource unless such building is determined by the Chief Building Official to be unsafe or dangerous, and if no other reasonable means of rehabilitation or relocation can be achieved. A 45-day public notification period shall be implemented for buildings proposed to be demolished which do not pose an Page 7 of 12