Historic Preservation in Santa Clara, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Santa Clara, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Santa Clara protects buildings, sites and districts through its Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) rather than a separate cultural monument list. Title 18 Zoning Code Chapter 18.130 sets three designation criteria, requires Council approval on a Historical and Landmarks Commission recommendation, and locks in a Significant Properties Alteration Permit before any major change.
Santa Clara Historic Resource Inventory Designation
Significant RestrictionsSanta Clara, CA, City Code (Title 18 Zoning Code) § 18.130.040(A)
For purposes of this Chapter, a building, structure, object, or site is eligible for inclusion in the HRI if it meets all of the following designation criteria: 1. Age. A building, structure, object, site, or district that is 50 years of age or older may qualify as an HRI property if it meets other designation criteria... 3. Appendix 8.9. The property proposed for inclusion falls within one or ...
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