§ 17.28.080. LD Landmark Overlay District

A.

Purpose. The purposes of the LD landmark overlay district are to:

1.

Implement the General Plan by ensuring development consistent with the urban design, neighborhood enhancement, housing, land use, and historic and cultural resources elements thereof;

2.

Deter the demolition, destruction, alteration, misuse or neglect of architecturally significant buildings that form an important link to Pasadena's past;

3.

Promote the conservation, preservation, protection, and enhancement of each landmark district;

4.

Stimulate the economic health and residential quality of the community and stabilize and enhance the value of property; and

5.

Encourage development tailored to the character and significance of each LD overlay district through a conservation plan that includes goals, objectives, and design criteria.

B.

Allowable land uses. All land uses allowed in the base zoning district as permitted or conditional uses are allowable in the LD overlay district in compliance with the land use permit requirements of the base zoning district.

C.

Development standards. Development standards in the LD overlay district shall be those of the applicable base district. In the event of a conflict, the provisions of the LD district shall control.

D.

Zoning Map designation. LD overlay districts shall be depicted on the Zoning Map by adding the suffix "LD" to the base district designation, followed by the number of the LD district based on order of adoption.

E.

Application of district and development review procedures. The requirements of this Zoning Code for the application of the LD overlay district to property, and administrative procedures for the review of proposed development within an LD overlay district are in Chapter 17.62 (Historic Preservation).