Historic Preservation in Whittier, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Whittier, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Whittier designates historic landmarks under Municipal Code Section 18.84.050 when the city council finds a resource meets National or California Register criteria, or one of nine local criteria covering architectural style, historical association, or neighborhood significance. Designation triggers certificate-of-appropriateness review for exterior work.
Whittier Historic Landmark Designation Criteria
Some RestrictionsWhittier Municipal Code § 18.84.050
A historic resource shall be designated a historic landmark if the council finds that it meets the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historical Resources; or meets one or more of the following criteria: A.It is particularly representative of a distinct historical period, type, style, region or way of life;B.It is connected with someon...
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