Historic Preservation in Sonoma, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Sonoma, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
The City of Sonoma does not use the term cultural monument; instead, SMC 19.42.020 lets the historic preservation commission designate a site, structure, or district as a local historic resource. Designation requires a public hearing and a finding that the property meets at least one of four historic or cultural significance criteria.
Sonoma Local Historic Resource Designation
Significant RestrictionsSonoma Municipal Code § 19.42.020(B)
B. Designation Process – Local Historic Resources. Local historic resources shall be designated by the historic preservation commission in the following manner: 1. Initiation of Designation. Designation of an historical resource may be initiated by the historic preservation commission or by the owner of the property that is proposed for designation. ... ... 3. Findings, Decision. ... The histor...
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