Gardena does not currently have a historic preservation ordinance. Interest in exploring the possibility of adopting a historic preservation ordinance resulted in discussions in the late 1990s, but no policies resulted. Gardena conducted a citywide survey in 1981, the Historical Resource Survey Report. While no survey updates have been completed since then, the Implementation Program contained […]

Glendale has fostered a strong historic preservation program that includes the active designation of local landmarks and historic districts. The city became a Certified Local Government in 1988, indicating its strong commitment to a professionalized preservation program. Glendale’s designated historic resources include over 100 local landmarks and several historic districts. Glendale designated its first historic […]

Glendora has a longstanding commitment to preservation but, like many cities, its preservation program has suffered from recent budget constraints. The city established its historic preservation ordinance in 1988 and began implementing several components of its historic preservation program. The city has designated one historic district and nearly three dozen local landmarks, although owner consent is required […]

Hermosa Beach established a historic preservation ordinance in 1998 specifically to designate and protect the Bijou Theater. However, the Historic Preservation code identifies two additional buildings that require preservation design review for any proposed changes: the Bank of America building at 90 Pier Avenue and the Hermosa Hotel building at 20-26 Pier Avenue. The ordinance does not establish the […]

Inglewood does not currently have a historic preservation ordinance. The City prepared a historic resource survey in 1998 that focused on Inglewood’s downtown area. The “Main Street Inglewood Survey, 1998” surveyed a total of 112 potentially eligible properties that are located within the area bounded by La Brea Avenue to the west, Locust Street to the east, […]

La Cañada Flintridge is currently having discussions about creating a historic preservation ordinance. The City adopted the Mills Act property tax abatement program in 2012 as a way to encourage and incentivize historic preservation. The City’s updated General Plan (2013) contains a list contains a list of identified structures, reflecting a combination of 23 historic […]

Lakewood does not currently have a historic preservation ordinance. The lack of any historic preservation policies prevents Lakewood from offering protection to privately owned, historic resources.  The City is an archetypal example of the postwar suburban community and was predominantly developed with tract housing.  As postwar resources continue to reach or exceed fifty years of […]