Historic Preservation in Stockton, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Stockton, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Stockton's Cultural Heritage Board can name a building a 'structure of merit,' the City's version of a local cultural landmark, if it has historic, architectural, archaeological, or cultural significance, following a public hearing and a majority Board vote. The designation does not require CEQA review and can be appealed to the Planning Commission.
Stockton Structure of Merit Designation Rules
Some RestrictionsStockton Municipal Code § 16.220.100
A. Criteria for Designation as a Structure of Merit. The Board may designate any structure not designated as a landmark as a structure of merit if it determines that it is deserving of official recognition as having historic, architectural, archaeological, ecological, cultural, or aesthetic significance based on the following criteria... B. Procedure for Designation as a Structure of Merit... 3...
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