Avalon does not currently have a historic preservation ordinance. This one square mile city on Santa Catalina Island, the second smallest municipality in Los Angeles County, updated its General Plan in 2013 and prepared a citywide survey of historic resources as part of the Cultural Resources Element.  This citywide survey marks an important step for […]

Compton does not currently have a historic preservation ordinance. However, the goal of pursuing adoption of such an ordinance has been outlined in the draft of the City’s General Plan, which is currently being updated. Additionally, the City has expressed interest in identifying significant structures through a citywide survey. Despite lacking any historic preservation policies, Compton has […]

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Join the Conservancy for a guided walking tour through the historic neighborhood of Westwood-Holmby, or “Little Holmby

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. […]