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EXHIBIT A, ATTACHMENT 1 Chapter 18.140 PENALTIES 18.140.030 Fines and Restrictions on Future Development for Illegal Historic Building Demolition. A. Any property owner who demolishes, or causes to be demolished, any historic building in the city is subject to fines and restrictions on future development unless the owner received prior city approval: in conjunction with a new development application or other code provision; or the Chief Building & Safety Official made a determination of a dangerous building pursuant to Chapter 20.32. 1. A "historic building" is a building which meets the eligibility criteria for the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historical Resources; is listed as a historic resource in the Pleasanton General Plan; or is a historic resource determined by the city in other documents. 2. "Demolition" means: dismantlement, tear down, or deconstruction of buildings, structures and their components, or portions thereof; removal of a historic building from its original site (unless approved by the city); and demolition by neglect (see §§9.28.025 and 18.74.200). Alterations to a historic building beyond the approvals granted by the city can also be a demolition. B. Fines. In the reasonable determination of the Director of Community Development, the fine for an unpermitted demolition can be based on an amount up to the appraised value of the building, or altered portions of the building, before demolition, using a licensed appraiser selected by the city. C. Restrictions on Future Development. New or replacement development on the property shall not exceed the demolished historic building's original: 1 . Square footage; 2. Floor area ratio; 3. Height; and 4. Location (e.g. setbacks and separation between structures). If the original historic building's size, height, or location does not comply with current zoning (i.e., it was legal non-conforming), a new or replacement development shall not be allowed to continue such non-compliance, unless otherwise approved by the city. 1 l Valle de San Jose, Mexican/American settlement, and early town development, as well as themes of transportation, agriculture, commercial and industrial, residential, and civic, religious and institutional development. Finds that historic buildings provide cultural and aesthetic benefit to the community, sustain the long-term potential increase in property values which encourages quality development, and helps create a community identity and foster civic pride, which enhances the attractiveness of the city to residents and visitors. Historic buildings cannot be replaced when demolished, resulting in a permanent loss for the entire community. of 5 rhangs like that put up and we are worried it would look out of place. During the design review hearing process it became very clear that no matter what we said or how it affected us, this was going to get approved. During the hearing we suggested an II at its closest point,a larger setback than the standards would require. The proposed addition would be built directly above the existing garage and would maintain the existing building setback. P19-0130 Planning Commission 11 of 15