Historic Preservation in Sunnyvale, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Sunnyvale, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Sunnyvale designates historic properties as "local landmarks" or "local landmark districts" through its heritage preservation commission under Municipal Code Chapter 19.96. Once designated, owners need a landmark alteration permit for construction, demolition, relocation or material exterior change, and must keep the property in good repair.
Sunnyvale Local Landmark Designation Rules
Significant RestrictionsSunnyvale Municipal Code § 19.96.040; § 19.96.090, § 19.96.120
"Local landmark" means a heritage resource which is significant in that the resource materially benefits the historical character of a neighborhood or area, or the resource in its location represents an established and familiar visual feature of the community or city, and has been designated and determined to be appropriate for preservation by the city council. "Local landmark district" means a...
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