What is a conservation district? A conservation district is a zoning tool that that can help preserve and enhance older neighborhoods by regulating lot size, building height, setbacks, streetscapes, and other neighborhood features. Los Angeles does not currently have a conservation district program, but it could be developed to complement the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone […]

The following resources can help with various aspects of a community’s historic preservation program. Although some are statewide or national, they all play important roles in local preservation. We will add to this list over time, and we welcome suggestions for additional resources.  Local Model Ordinance for Historic Preservation (PDF)A starting point for understanding the […]

2020 Preservation Award Recipient There’s no better way to enjoy Southern California’s beautiful weather than spending time outside, in parks and open spaces. While parks are most often valued as places to access outdoor recreation, our County parks also have important layers of history. In the past, valuable cultural and historic resources have been lost […]

What is an ICO? The Interim Control Ordinances (ICO) for neighborhood conservation created a two-year moratorium on development in certain single-family neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The ordinances limited demolition in soon-to-be Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZ) and established temporary regulations for new construction in more than a dozen other neighborhoods.  What does the ICO mean for […]