San Jose |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 24. TECHNICAL CODES |
Chapter 24.01. ADMINISTRATION |
Part 3. EXISTING BUILDINGS AND BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT |
§ 24.01.370. Historic buildings.
Repairs, alterations and additions necessary for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or continued use of a building, structure, or its building service equipment may be made without conforming to the requirements of the technical codes when authorized by the building official, provided:
A.
The building or structure has been designated by official action of the legally constituted authority of the city as having special historical or architectural significance.
B.
Unsafe conditions as described in this title are corrected.
C.
The restored building or structure and its building service equipment will be no more hazardous based on life safety, fire safety and sanitation than the existing building.
(Ord. 28166.)