Historic Preservation in Santa Rosa, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Santa Rosa, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Santa Rosa designates individual landmarks and preservation districts under City Code Section 20-58.050. The Design Review and Preservation Board must find specific historical, archaeological, cultural, or architectural value before recommending designation to the City Council, which acts through a rezoning applying the Historic (-H) combining district. Owners then take on a duty to maintain the exterior and get permit review for alterations.
Santa Rosa Historic Landmark Designation
Significant RestrictionsSanta Rosa City Code Section 20-58.050(D)(1)(a), (I)(1)
A specific site, place, building, structure, street, street furniture, sign, work of art, natural feature or other object be designated a landmark, if the DRPB first finds that the feature to be designated has specific historical, archaeological, cultural or architectural value in the City and that the purposes of this Chapter would be furthered by the designation...Each person in possession or...
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