Azusa | Los Angeles Conservancy
Photos (l-r): Azusa City Hall by Los Angeles on Wikimedia Commons; Azusa Drive In by Pete Zarria on Flickr

Azusa established its historic preservation program in 2001 when the City adopted a historic preservation ordinance and prepared a partial windshield survey of potential historic resources. The City’s historic preservation ordinance allows for the designation of both individual landmarks and historic districts.  However, owner consent is required for the designation of local landmarks.

Azusa has a dedicated historic preservation commission.  However, the City has not been active in the use of its historic preservation ordinance, and currently has one designated landmark.

The scoring details for this community appear below. To see scores for all communities, compare specific communities and categories, and learn more about the Report Card, visit our Report Card microsite.

Category (points available)
Score
Total Score (out of a possible 245, plus Extra Credit): 
180
Historic Preservation Ordinance (150) / Honorary Ordinance (10): 
150
Dedicated Historic Preservation Commission (5): 
5
Dedicated Preservation Staff (15): 
0
Ability to Designate Historic Districts (15): 
15
Owner Consent Not Required for Designation (10): 
0
Active Landmark Designation (at least annually) (5): 
0
Survey of Historic Resources: Citywide (15) / Partial (10): 
10
Survey Updated Within Past 5 Years (5): 
0
Mills Act Incentive Program (10): 
0
Additional Incentives (5): 
0
Certified Local Government (5): 
0
Historic Preservation Element or Plan (5): 
0
Extra Credit (1-25): 
0

If you'd like to get involved in preservation in Azusa, we suggest contacting the following representative to express your interest and ask about opportunities -- particularly in helping to create a preservation ordinance if the city doesn't have one:

Manuel Munoz
Planning Manager
mmunoz@azusaca.gov
(626) 812-5226

Please let us know if this information is out of date.

The Conservancy isn't aware of a local preservation group or historical society for this community. If you know of one, please let us know.

You can reach us during regular business hours at info@laconservancy.org or (213) 623-2489.

We don't know of any community-specific resources for local preservation in Azusa. If you do, please let us know.

For general information about using the California Environmental Quality Act to protect historic places in your community, you can download our Guide to CEQA in English or Spanish.

For other resources, including a model ordinance and glossary of basic preservation terms, please see the Resources tab on our Report Card microsite.