Historic Preservation in Santa Ana, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Santa Ana, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Santa Ana protects historic buildings by placing them on the city register of historical properties. The Historic Resources Commission designates eligible properties by resolution after a noticed public hearing, sorting each into a Landmark, Key or Contributive category. Listing triggers a 240-day demolition review, ties into the state historical building code, and can be appealed to the city council within ten calendar days.
Santa Ana Historic Property Register Designation
Some RestrictionsSanta Ana, CA, Municipal Code § 30-1
The historic resources commission may, by resolution and at a noticed public hearing, designate as historical property any building or part thereof, object, structure, or site having importance to the history or architecture of the city in accordance with the criteria set forth in section 30-2. The commission secretary shall maintain a register which shall consist of copies of each such resolut...
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