Historic Preservation in San Diego, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for San Diego, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Designating a San Diego property as a historical resource (the city's cultural-monument equivalent) runs through the Historical Resources Board via a public hearing, research report, and a six-member affirmative vote, with a limited appeal window to the City Council.
San Diego Historical Resource Designation
Significant RestrictionsSan Diego Municipal Code § 123.0202
Nominations of a historical resource to become a designated historical resource may originate from the Historical Resources Board, the City Manager, the City Council, or any member of the public including the property owner by submitting a research report or similar documentation, as identified in the Historical...
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