The industrial city of Commerce adopted a historic preservation ordinance in 1982 that allows for the designation of local landmarks and historic districts.  However, the City has not been active in the use of the ordinance and has designated only a handful of landmarks many years ago.  These include the Citadel/former Samson Tire Factory. The […]

El Segundo established a historic preservation ordinance in 1993, which allows for the designation of individual landmarks.  The ordinance does not establish the ability to designate historic districts, and the designation of individual landmarks requires owner consent.  However, the City has not been active in the use of its historic preservation ordinance, and has not […]