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Historic Preservation in Fullerton, CA (2026)

1 verified historic preservation rules for Fullerton, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Historic-Cultural Monuments

Fullerton designates historically or culturally significant buildings, structures and natural features as "historical landmarks" or within a "Landmark District" under Municipal Code Chapter 15.48. The five-to-seven-member Landmarks Commission reviews nominations, and the City Clerk keeps the official City Register of Landmarks and Landmark Districts. Designating private property requires the owner's written consent before any hearing is held.

Fullerton Historic Landmark Designation Rules

Some Restrictions

Fullerton Code of Ordinances § 15.48.040

(A) There shall be created a City Register of Landmarks and Landmark Districts that shall contain the name, location, pertinent historic data and date of entry on the register of all buildings, structures or natural or human-made features receiving a "historical landmark" designation or within a designated "Landmark District." (B) The City Register of Landmarks and Landmark Districts shall ...

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