Historic Preservation in Yorba Linda, CA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Yorba Linda, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In the City of Yorba Linda, locally significant buildings, sites and districts are protected through the Historic (H) combining zone rather than a separate cultural-monument list. The City Council applies the (H) designation by ordinance, and a conditional use permit is then required before any exterior alteration, demolition or removal affecting a designated resource.
Yorba Linda Historic Resource Designation
Some RestrictionsYorba Linda Municipal Code §§ 18.18.100, 18.18.120, 18.18.140
The historic (H) combining zone is included in the zoning regulations to achieve the following objectives: A. To recognize, preserve and protect historically significant structures, sites, and features that reflect elements of the City's heritage. ... Any structure, site, district, or natural feature may be designated as part of the Historic combining zone district by the City Council if it mee...
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