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Ukiah approves temporary shoring permit for Palace Hotel; not a full seismic retrofit
Summary
City staff said the Palace Hotel has been issued shoring permits to stabilize the building’s most deteriorated front section; the work is an interim safety step and not a full seismic retrofit. Materials and updates are posted on the city website.
The Ukiah City Council heard an update Jan. 15 on temporary shoring work at the Palace Hotel and staff confirmed the city has approved a shoring permit to stabilize the front portion of the building.
Deputy City Manager Shannon Riley said the permit covers temporary shoring to remediate immediate hazards and allow safer access for work crews; it is not a full seismic retrofit or the start of a larger renovation. Work is concentrated near the Smith and State Street corner — the building’s oldest and most deteriorated section — and related materials and permit documents are posted at cityofukiah.com/palace-hotel.
Riley said shoring should help prevent major failures while longer-term plans for repair or retrofit are developed. She noted the shoring work is an interim safety step and that separate permit applications would be required for a full seismic retrofit or for major roof repair; a tarp or temporary roof protection may not require a permit.
Why it matters: The Palace Hotel is a prominent historic structure in downtown Ukiah. Interim shoring reduces imminent safety risks; the council and staff said additional work, funding and permits would be required for a full rehabilitation.
Next steps: Staff will continue to monitor the project, post updates to the city web page and review any future permit applications for roof or structural work.
