Except as noted, the provisions of this article shall apply to all buildings constructed or under construction prior to 1941 (adoption date of local earthquake resistant code requirements), or for which a building permit was issued prior to 1941, which on the effective date of this ordinance have unreinforced masonry bearing walls as defined herein.

EXCEPTION: This article shall not apply to detached one or two family dwellings; detached apartment houses containing less than five (5) dwelling units and used solely for residential purposes; commercial buildings limited to one story in height and not exceeding four hundred (400) square feet; and historical buildings designated by the City of Monterey, either by a Historical Modifying Zone or by Resolution.