Historic Preservation in Riverside, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Riverside, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Riverside protects historic properties by designating them Landmarks or Structures/Resources of Merit under RMC Title 20, but only with the owner's prior written consent. Once designated, an owner needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Cultural Heritage Board or Historic Preservation Officer before altering, demolishing, or changing the appearance of the resource.
Riverside Cultural Landmark Designation Rules
Significant RestrictionsCity of Riverside, CA, Municipal Code § 20.25.010(A)
In addition to any and all other City permit requirements a Certificate of Appropriateness is required before any person restores, rehabilitates, alters, develops, constructs, demolishes, removes, or changes the appearance of any: 1.Designated Cultural Resource; 2.Eligible Cultural Resource; or 3.Any element in a geographic Historic District (contributing and non-contributing) or contributor to...
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