Historic Preservation in Ventura County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Ventura County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Ventura County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Historic-Cultural Monuments

In unincorporated Ventura County, the Cultural Heritage Board designates Landmarks, Sites of Merit, Points of Interest and Districts under a set of written criteria.

Ventura County Cultural Heritage Sites

Some Restrictions

Ventura County Ordinance Code § 1367

1367 - Criteria for designation of Cultural Heritage Sites. For purposes of this Article, a site may be designated a Cultural Heritage Site by the Cultural Heritage Board or Board of Supervisors, as provided in this Article, if it meets the applicable criteria below.

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