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Planning commission approves façade restoration at 338 Ojai Avenue in historic downtown

5419784 · July 17, 2025
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Summary

The commission unanimously approved a design review permit to expose original transom windows, replace existing storefront glazing with wood multi-pane operable windows and add a matching window on the east elevation; the Historic Preservation Commission had previously recommended approval.

The Ojai Planning Commission unanimously approved a design review permit to restore the façade at 338 Ojai Avenue on July 2, allowing the owner to expose original transom windows, replace the metal storefront with a six‑pane operable wood system and add a fourth matching window on the east elevation.

Why it matters: The building is a contributing resource in the Downtown Ojai Historic District. The restoration follows guidance from a historical analysis and the Historic Preservation Commission, which on May 22 recommended the work because it meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

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