Historic Preservation in Palm Springs, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Palm Springs, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Palm Springs has no separate "cultural monument" ordinance; its equivalent is City Council designation of a Class 1 or Class 2 historic resource under Municipal Code Section 8.05.070. Owners or the City can apply through the Historic Site Preservation Board, which weighs buildings, structures, sites or objects against statutory criteria covering historic events, notable persons, and architectural or archaeological value.
Historic Resource Designation in Palm Springs
Significant RestrictionsPalm Springs, CA, Municipal Code § 8.05.070
§ 8.05.070. Procedures and Criteria for the Designation of Class 1 and Class 2 Historic Resources. The City Council may designate Class 1 and Class 2 historic resources if they demonstrate exceptional historical significance pursuant to the criteria established in this Section. ... A site, structure, building or object may be designated as a Class 1 historic resource, provided one or more of th...
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