Historic Preservation in Palm Desert, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Palm Desert, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In the City of Palm Desert, the city council designates a landmark by resolution, but only with the property owner's written consent, after a certified survey and on the recommendation of the historic preservation committee. The resource must retain integrity and meet one of six criteria in Section 29.40.010. Illegal demolition carries a civil penalty of one-half the property's prior fair market value.
Landmark Designation for Cultural Resources in Palm Desert, California
Significant RestrictionsPalm Desert Municipal Code § 29.40.010
A cultural resource may be designated as a landmark by the city council if, with written consent of property owner, after completion of a certified survey and upon the recommendation of the committee, it is determined that it retains integrity as defined in Chapter 29.20 and at a local, state, regional, or national level: A. Is associated with an event or events that have made a significant con...
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