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Whittier
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Year Incorporated
Population
Whittier has a long track record in preservation, having adopted its Historic Preservation ordinance in 1986.
The city has designated both local landmarks and four historic districts, the most recent of which was designated in 2011.
The city does not require owner consent to designate landmarks. Incentives available to owners of historic properties include the Mills Acts property tax abatement program, as well as expedited review for minor work on designated historic resources.
Like other cities with strong preservation programs, Whittier has a dedicated section of its website for historic preservation. It includes links to the city's historic preservation ordinance, designated historic resources, and landmark and Mills Act applications.
The city is currently working on a two-phased citywide survey that will cover both residential and non-residential structures.
In addition to the survey linked at left, most resources listed below are specific to Whittier. For general resources related to local preservation and our Preservation Report Card, please visit our Report Card microsite.
Historic Preservation Ordinance
Guide to CEQA (Conservancy website)
If any of these links are broken or incorrect, or if you would like to suggest other resources for preservation in Whittier, please let us know by emailing info@laconservancy.org.
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The scoring details for this community appear below.
Preservation Report Card
The scoring details for this community appear below. To see scores for all communities, compare specific communities and categories.
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Total Score
230
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Historic Preservation Ordinance (150) / Honorary Ordinance (10)
150
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Dedicated Historic Preservation Commission (5)
5
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Dedicated Preservation Staff (15)
15
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Total Score
230
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Historic Preservation Ordinance (150) / Honorary Ordinance (10)
150
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Dedicated Historic Preservation Commission (5)
5
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Dedicated Preservation Staff (15)
15
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Ability to Designate Historic Districts (15)
15
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Owner Consent Not Required for Designation (10)
10
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Active Landmark Designation (at least annually) (5)
5
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2001
Survey of Historic Resources: Citywide (15) / Partial (10)
10
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Survey Updated Within Past 5 Years (5)
0
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Mills Act Incentive Program (10)
10
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Additional Incentives (5)
5
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Certified Local Government (5)
0
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Historic Preservation Element or Plan (5)
5
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Extra Credit (1-25)
0
