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Historic Preservation in National City, CA (2026)

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

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Historic-Cultural Monuments

National City does not use the label cultural monument. Section 18.12.160 of the Land Use Code keeps a list of historic properties that the city council changes after planning commission and council hearings. A demolition or alteration permit for a listed structure is withheld for thirty days.

National City Historic Properties List Designation

Some Restrictions

National City Municipal Code § 18.12.160

B.Designation of Historic Properties.1.A list of historic properties shall be maintained and periodically updated.2.Changes to the historic properties list may be initiated by resolution of the city council or on the verified application of the owner(s) of the property to be designated or their authorized agents. ... 6.The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposal and shal...

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