Burbank
Key Information
Burbank has transformed its approach to historic preservation by making significant improvements to its program since 2009.
The city completed a citywide survey and historic context statement in that year, adopted the popular Mills Act program in 2010, and has begun to designate local landmarks.
The city updated its historic resource management ordinance in 2011, with notable amendments including the ability to designate local historic districts.
The city has further demonstrated its commitment to historic preservation through public education and outreach via the web. Like a growing number of communities, Burbank has a dedicated webpage for its historic preservation program that includes links to its historic context report and preservation plan. To engage the next generation, Burbank has also developed a kid’s section on its website.
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If you'd like to get involved in preservation in Burbank, we suggest the following resources:
City Representative
Leonard Bechet
Senior Planner
lbechet@burbankca.gov
(818) 238-5250
Local Groups
If any of this information is out of date, or to suggest additional ways to get involved, please contact us at info@laconservancy.org or (213) 623-2489.
Most of the following resources are specific to Burbank. For general resources about historic preservation at the local level, 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 Burbank, please let us know by emailing info@laconservancy.org. Thank you.
