Historic homes in Woodland

If the building, structure or other feature has potential historic significance, and has been identified in a historical resources inventory study as eligible for historical listing or is over 50 years old, but is not currently designated as a historical landmark or historical resource subject to CEQA, the Director can request that a historic resource survey be prepared as part of a demolition or structural alteration application.

No person shall demolish, remove, move, or make alterations which affect the exterior appearance of, or cause excavations which affect the exterior appearance of, a designated historical landmark, designated historical resource, or undertake the same with respect to any structure located in a designated historical district, without first obtaining approval from the Planning Commission;

No person shall demolish a designated historical landmark or designated historical resource without first obtaining approval from the Planning Commission, unless the Chief Building Official certifies that such demolition is required for the public safety due to an unsafe or dangerous condition.

All applications for demolition permits affecting buildings or other structures which are not designated as historical landmarks or historical resources shall be subject to review as provided in this chapter to prevent, to the extent possible, the loss of buildings or other structures of potential historical significance.

excepting therefrom maintenance or repair work that does not change the design, material or exterior appearance thereof

or work authorized by the Building Official upon written approval of the Community Development Department for protection of public safety.