Historic Preservation in Montebello, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Montebello, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In the City of Montebello, any demolition or development application inside the Downtown Plan area touching a structure over 50 years old triggers a historic assessment under Downtown Code Section 4.9D. A Phase I study, and a Phase II if the city calls for one, must confirm whether the structure counts as a Historic Resource under CEQA.
Montebello Downtown Historic Resource Review
Significant RestrictionsMontebello Municipal Code § 17.04.110 (Downtown Code § 4.9D)
aPrior to completion of the Historic Resource Survey, applications for all demolition permit and development proposals involving structures over 50 years in age will include a historic, technical assessment or "Phase I" prepared by a City-designated historic professional.bUpon reviewing a "Phase I" historic assessment, the Planning and Community Development Director may request additional docum...
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