Pomona | Los Angeles Conservancy
Photos by (clockwise from upper left): Pomona homes by Adrian Scott Fine/L.A. Conservancy; Fox Theatre by Annie Laskey/L.A. Conservancy; City Hall by Cliff Hutson on Flickr

Pomona contains a remarkable diversity of historic resources ranging from adobe to Victorian-era nineteenth century residences to postwar modernism of the twentieth century.

The city adopted its historic preservation ordinance in 1988 and has designated both local landmarks and historic districts.

As a preservation incentive, the city offers the popular Mills Acts property tax abatement program.

Pomona’s Historic Preservation Commission reviews proposed demolitions to all structures throughout the city that are forty-five years of age or older.

A citywide survey of historic resources was completed in 1993, and survey updates since that time include a postwar housing tract. Pomona has been a Certified Local Government since 2003.

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): 
235
Historic Preservation Ordinance (150) / Honorary Ordinance (10): 
150
Dedicated Historic Preservation Commission (5): 
5
Dedicated Preservation Staff (15): 
15
Ability to Designate Historic Districts (15): 
15
Owner Consent Not Required for Designation (10): 
10
Active Landmark Designation (at least annually) (5): 
5
Survey of Historic Resources: Citywide (15) / Partial (10): 
15
Notes: 
1993
Survey Updated Within Past 5 Years (5): 
5
Mills Act Incentive Program (10): 
10
Additional Incentives (5): 
0
Certified Local Government (5): 
5
Historic Preservation Element or Plan (5): 
0
Extra Credit (1-25): 
0

If you'd like to get involved in preservation in Pomona, we suggest the following resources:

City Representative

Gustavo Gonzalez
Planning Manager
Gustavo_Gonzalez@ci.pomona.ca.us
(909) 620-2436

Local Groups

Pomona Heritage

The Historical Society of Pomona Valley

If any of this information is out of date, or to suggest additional ways to get involved, please contact us at info@laconservancy.org or (213) 623-2489.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 Pomona. For general resources related to local preservation and our Preservation Report Card, please visit our Report Card microsite.

Historic Preservation Ordinance

Landmark Designation Process

Mills Act Application Process

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 Pomona, please let us know by emailing info@laconservancy.org.

Featured Location(s)

Photo courtesy Architectural Resources Group

Chase Bank, Pomona

Rendered in concrete, travertine, and glass, a texturally rich statement for architect Millard Sheets and a monumental one for the city of Pomona.
Photo courtesy Architectural Resources Group

College of Environmental Design, Cal Poly Pomona

With its exposed concrete, brick, and glass, Maston's design expresses itself itself in a functional yet aesthetically pleasing place for students to practice their craft.