Historic Preservation in Davis, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Davis, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Davis designates historic landmarks, merit resources and historic districts through the Historical Resources Management Ordinance in Article 40.23 of the Municipal Code. The seven-member Historical Resources Management Commission recommends a designation, the city council approves it, and any city resident, property owner or the commission itself can start the nomination.
Davis Historic Landmark Designation Standards
Significant RestrictionsDavis Municipal Code § 40.23.060(a)
(a) Landmarks. Upon the recommendation of the historical resources management commission and approval of the city council a historical resource may be designated a landmark if the resource meets any of the following four criteria at the local, state, or national level of significance and retains a high level of historic integrity as defined by this article. (1) Associated with events that have ...
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