MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
<br />1110 South Parton Street
<br />Santa Ana, CA 92707
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<br />defining features described in the “Historical Property Description” attached hereto, marked as
<br />Exhibit B, notably the general architectural form, style, materials, design, scale, proportions,
<br />organization of windows, doors, and other openings, textures, details, mass, roof line, porch and
<br />other aspects of the appearance of the exterior to the satisfaction of the City.
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<br />b. All changes to the Historic Property shall comply with applicable City plans and
<br />regulations, and conform to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the
<br />State Department of Parks and Recreation, namely the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
<br />and Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects. These guidelines are attached hereto, marked
<br />as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by this reference. Owner shall continually maintain the
<br />Historic Property in the same or better condition.
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<br />c. A view corridor enabling the general public to see the Historic Property from the
<br />public right-of-way shall be maintained, and Owner shall not be permitted to block the view
<br />corridor to the property with any new structure, such as walls, fences or shrubbery, so as to
<br />prevent the viewing of the historic landmark by the public.
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<br />d. The following are prohibited: demolition of the Historic Property or destruction of
<br />character-defining features of the building or site; removal of trees and other major vegetation
<br />unless removal is approved by a rehabilitation plan approved by the Historic Resources
<br />Commission; paving of yard surface; exterior alterations or additions unless approved by the
<br />Historic Resources Commission and such alterations are in keeping with the Secretary of
<br />Interior’s Standards; deteriorating, dilapidated or unrepaired structures such as fences, roofs,
<br />doors, walls, and windows; storage of junk, trash, debris, discarded or unused objects such as
<br />cars, appliances, or furniture; and other unsightly by decoration, structure or vegetation which is
<br />unsightly by reason of its height, condition, or inappropriate location.
<br />e. Owner shall allow reasonable periodic inspection by prior appointment, as needed
<br />or at least every five (5) years after the initial inspection, of the interior and exterior of the
<br />Historic Property by representatives of the City of Santa Ana, the County Assessor, the State
<br />Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, to determine the
<br />Owner’s compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
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<br />4. Furnishing of Information.
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<br />The Owner hereby agrees to furnish the City with any and all information requested
<br />which may be necessary or advisable to determine compliance with the terms and provisions of
<br />this Agreement.
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<br />5. Cancellation.
<br />a. The City, following a duly noticed public hearing by the City Council as set forth
<br />in Government Code Section 50280, et. seq., may cancel this Agreement if it determines that the
<br />Owner have breached any of the conditions of this Agreement, or have allowed the property to
<br />deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified Historic Property, or
<br />if the City determines that the Owner have failed to restore or rehabilitate the property in the
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