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SEC. 1114. MODIFICATION OF A DECISION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. For projects that require multiple planning approvals, the HPC shall review and act on any Permit to Alter or Permit to Demolish before any other Planning approval action. (a) For projects that require a Conditional Use Authorization or Permit Review under Section 309 and do not concern a Significant Building (Categories I & II) or a Contributory Building (Category III only), the Planning Commission may modify any decision on a Permit to Alter or Permit to Demolish by a two-thirds vote, provided that the Planning Commission shall apply all applicable historic resources provisions of this Code. (b) For projects to be located on vacant lots, the Planning Commission may modify any decision on a Permit to Alter by a two-thirds vote, provided that the Planning Commission shall apply all applicable historic resources provisions of this Code. (Added by Ord. 95-12, File No. 120301, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012) (Former Sec. 1114 added by Ord. 414-85, App. 9/17/85; redesignated as Sec. 1116 by Ord. 95-12, File No. 120301, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012)

SEC. 1115. APPEAL. The HPC's or the Planning Commission's decision on a Permit to Alter or a Permit to Demolish shall be final unless appealed to the Board of Appeals, which may modify the decision by a four-fifths vote; provided, however, that if the project requires Board of Supervisors approval or is appealed to the Board of Supervisors as a Conditional Use Authorization, the decision shall not be appealed to the Board of Appeals but rather to the Board of Supervisors, which may modify the decision by a majority vote. Any appeal must be made within 30 days after the date of the final action by the HPC or Planning Commission. (Added by Ord. 95-12, File No. 120301, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012) (Former Sec. 1115 added by Ord. 414-85, App. 9/17/85; redesignated as Sec. 1117 by Ord. 95-12, File No. 120301, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012) SEC. 1116. UNLAWFUL ALTERATION OR DEMOLITION. (a) In addition to any other penalties provided in Section 1120 or elsewhere, alteration or demolition of a Significant or Contributory Building or any building within a Conservation District in violation of the provisions of this Article shall eliminate the eligibility of the building's lot as a Preservation Lot. Such a lot may not be developed in excess of the floor area ratio of the demolished building for a period of 20 years from the unlawful demolition, if it is the site of an unlawfully demolished Significant Building (Category I or II), or Contributory Building (Category III) or the site of an unlawfully demolished Contributory Building (Category IV) from which TDR have been transferred. No department shall approve or issue a permit that would authorize construction of a structure contrary to the provisions of this Section. (b) A property owner may be relieved of the penalties provided in Subsection (a) if: (1) as to an unlawful alteration, the owner can demonstrate to the HPC that the violation would have constituted a Minor Alteration and has applied for a Permit for Minor Alteration to legalize the violation; or (2) as to an unlawful alteration, the owner restores the original distinguishing qualities and character of the building destroyed or altered, including exterior character-defining spaces, materials, features, finishes, exterior walls and exterior ornamentation. A property owner who wishes to effect a restoration pursuant to Subsection (b)(2) shall, in connection with the filing of a building or site permit application, seek approval of the proposed restoration by reference to the provisions of this Section. If the HPC approves the application and determines that the proposed work will effect adequate restoration, the HPC shall so find. Upon approval and the completion of work, the lot shall again become an eligible Preservation Lot and the limitation on floor area ratio set forth in Subsection (a) shall not thereafter apply. The HPC may not approve the restoration unless it first finds that the restoration can be done with a substantial degree of success. The determination under this Subsection (b)(2) is a final administrative decision. (Formerly codified as Sec. 1114; redesignated and amended by Ord. 95-12, File No. 120301, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012) (Former Sec. 1116 added by Ord. 414-85, App. 9/17/85; redesignated as Sec. 1118 by Ord. 95-12, File No. 120301, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012) AMENDMENT HISTORY Former Sec. 1114 redesignated as current Sec. 1116; divisions (a), (b)(1), and (b)(2) amended; Ord. 95-12, Eff. 6/20/2012. SEC. 1117. CONFORMITY WITH OTHER CITY PERMIT PROCESSES. Except where explicitly so stated, nothing in this Article shall be construed as relieving any person from other applicable permit requirements. The following requirements are intended to insure conformity between existing City permit processes and the provisions of this Article: (a) Upon the designation of a building as a Significant or Contributory Building, or upon the designation of the Conservation District, the Planning Department shall inform the Central Permit Bureau of said designation or, in the case of a Conservation District, of the boundaries of said District and a complete list of all the buildings within said District and their designations. The Central Permit Bureau shall maintain a current record of such Buildings and Conservation Districts. (b) Upon receipt of any application for a building permit, demolition permit, site permit, alteration permit, or any other permit relating to a Significant or Contributory Building or a building within a designated Conservation District, the Central Permit Bureau shall forward such application to the Planning Department. If the Planning Department determines that the application is subject to provisions of this Article, processing shall proceed under the provisions of this Article. The Central Permit Bureau shall not issue any permit for construction, alteration, removal or demolition of any structure, or for any work involving a Significant or Contributory Building or a building within a Conservation District unless either the Planning Department has determined that such application is exempt from the provisions of this Article, or processing under this Article is complete and necessary approvals under this Article have been obtained. The issuance of any permit by a City department or agency that is inconsistent with any provision of this Article may be revoked by the Director of the Department of Building Inspection pursuant to the provisions of the San Francisco Building Code. (c) No abatement proceedings or enforcement proceedings shall be undertaken by any department of the City for a Significant or Contributory building or a building within a Conservation District without, to the extent feasible, prior notification of the Planning Department and the HPC. Such proceedings shall comply with the provisions of this Article where feasible. (Formerly codified as Sec. 1115; redesignated and amended by Ord. 95-12, File No. 120301, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012) (Former Sec. 1117 added by Ord. 414-85, App. 9/17/85; redesignated as Sec. 1119 by Ord. 95-12, File No. 120301, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012) AMENDMENT HISTORY Former Sec. 1115 redesignated as current Sec. 1117; divisions (a), (b), and (c) amended; Ord. 95-12, Eff. 6/20/2012. SEC. 1118. UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. Where the Director of the Department of Building Inspection or the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety determines that a condition on or within a Significant or Contributory Building is unsafe or dangerous and determines further that repair or other work rather than demolition will not threaten the public safety, said official shall, after consulting with the Planning Department and the HPC, to the extent feasible, determine the measures of repair or other work necessary to correct the condition in a manner which, insofar as it does not conflict with State or local requirements, is consistent with the purposes and standards set forth in this Article. (Formerly codified as Sec. 1116; redesignated and amended by Ord. 95-12, File No. 120301, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012) AMENDMENT HISTORY Former Sec. 1116 redesignated as current Sec. 1118; section amended; Ord. 95-12, Eff. 6/20/2012. SEC. 1119. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF. (a) Maintenance. The owner, lessee, or other person in actual charge of a Significant or Contributory Building shall comply with all applicable codes, laws and regulations governing