Historic Preservation in Oakland, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Oakland, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Oakland's City Council designates landmarks by ordinance under Planning Code Section 17.136.070 for facilities with special historic, architectural or cultural value. Once a site is designated, exterior construction or alteration needs Design Review approval, and the owner must keep the landmark's exterior in good repair or face zoning enforcement.
Oakland Landmark Designation and Alteration Rules
Significant RestrictionsOakland Planning Code Section 17.136.070(A)-(B)
A. Designation. In any zone, the City Council may designate as a landmark any facility, portion thereof, or group of facilities which has special character, interest, or value of any of the types referred to in Section 17.07.030P. The designating ordinance for each landmark shall include a description of the characteristics of the landmark which justify its designation and a clear description o...
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