Historic Preservation in Chico, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Chico, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Chico protects historic sites through a Landmark designation, not a "cultural monument" label, requiring City Council approval on Board recommendation.
Chico Landmark Designation Criteria
Some RestrictionsChico Municipal Code § 19.37.040(A)
Upon the recommendation of the board and approval of the City Council, an historic resource may be designated a landmark, or a definable geographic area may be designated a landmark overlay zoning district, if the resource or area meets any of the following criteria and retains a high level of historic integrity. 1. The resource or area is associated with events that have made a signifi...
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