Historic Preservation in Lake County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Lake County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lake County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In unincorporated Lake County, a property designated a Historic Preservation District (HPD) or Historic Preservation Site (HPS) faces a major use permit requirement before any exterior alteration or demolition. The Cultural Resource Commission reviews qualifying permit applications, and the Board of Supervisors approves the HP designation itself.
Lake County Cultural Monument Rules
Significant RestrictionsLake County Zoning Ordinance, Art. 38 § 38.4.1(a) (Sec. 21-38)
38.4.1 Uses permitted: All uses permitted in the base zoning district subject to the following regulations: (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988) (a) The alteration of any registered cultural resource or site within an “HP” combining district shall require a major use permit. No feature of any property zoned “HP” which gives the property its special historical, archaeological, or architectural character sh...
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