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4. Where can we obtain more information on HPOZs and their creation?

Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs) are the City of Los Angeles' version of a historic district. By definition, they are any designated "area of the City of Los Angeles containing buildings, structures, Landscaping, Natural Features or lots having Historic, architectural, Cultural or aesthetic significance."

The creation and administration of HPOZs is defined by Los Angeles City ordinance #175891. A copy of this ordinance, along with guidelines for the creation of HPOZ Preservation Plans and information about L.A.'s existing HPOZs, can be found on the Los Angeles Planning Department's website at: http://cityplanning.lacity.org (Click the 'Historic Preservation' link in the left-hand column of the main page). A downloadable copy of the L.A. HPOZ ordinance is also available in n="http://www.preservela.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-search.cgi"> Search Postings:


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PreserveLA recently received the following inquiry from one of our regular subscribers. Our response contains useful information that others may find helpful:

We have questions regarding HPOZ procedures and need a reference. Can you help? In particular, we are looking for answers to the following questions:

1. Is there one body of 'rules' that are set by the City of Los Angeles for all HPOZs?
   
2. What determines who is appointed to an HPOZ Board?
   
3. Who supervises the HPOZ Board and its decisions?
   
4. Where can we obtain more information on HPOZs and their creation?

Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs) are the City of Los Angeles' version of a historic district. By definition, they are any designated "area of the City of Los Angeles containing buildings, structures, Landscaping, Natural Features or lots having Historic, architectural, Cultural or aesthetic significance."

The creation and administration of HPOZs is defined by Los Angeles City ordinance #175891. A copy of this ordinance, along with guidelines for the creation of HPOZ Preservation Plans and information about L.A.'s existing HPOZs, can be found on the Los Angeles Planning Department's website at: http://cityplanning.lacity.org (Click the 'Historic Preservation' link in the left-hand column of the main page). A downloadable copy of the L.A. HPOZ ordinance is also available in "> Oaklawn Bridge Restoration

The Pasadena & Foothill Chapter of the AIA presents their December "First Friday Forum." This month's presenter will be Glen Duncan, who was a central figure in guiding the somewhat harrowing process that resulted in the successful restoration and re-use of the Greene & Greene designed Oaklawn Bridge.

"The considerable oeuvre of Charles and Henry Greene includes over 75 houses in the Pasadena area alone. But they designed only one bridge, and it was a remarkable piece of work for its time, a fine "ferro- concrete" structure leaping the railroad tracks in South Pasadena with a form and gesture that might remind you a little of Saarinen. The Oaklawn Bridge was designed in 1905-1906 to connect Oaklawn Avenue across the railroad right-of-way to Fair Oaks Avenue. The Gold Line took over this right-of-way for use in the 1990's. Although the bridge had previously been designated as an historic structure, technical questions arose that threatened first its continuing existence, and then the faithfulness of its restoration, in conjunction with the Gold Line project."

The event takes place on Friday, December 2, at Brookside Country Club, 1133 Rosemont Avenue in Pasadena. The lecture begins at 7:30 a.m. An RSVP is required 2 days in advance. Send an email to director@aiapf.org or call the Chapter office at (626) 796-7601 to make a reservation.

Tickets are $18 for members w/ an RSVP; $20 for members at the door; $20 for non-members with an RSVP; $10 for students; and $22 for all others at the door.

According to a CRA Memorandum discovered by Blogdowntown.com, the City of Los Angeles has inked a deal with developers on the rehabilitation of the historic