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The Mills Act Historic Property Contracts Program is the single most important economic incentive program in California for the restoration and preservation of qualified historic buildings by private property owners. This state law allows local jurisdictions to enter into contracts with private property owners to guarantee the preservation of designated historic sites or structures. Property […]

Pasadena has many protections in place for its historic resources. The city became a Certified Local Government in 1986, indicating its strong commitment to a professionalized preservation program. Pasadena has a strong historic preservation ordinance and has designated over 100 local landmarks and several historic districts. The city does not require owner consent to designate […]

Redondo Beach’s commitment to historic preservation is easy to see in this South Bay city, where historic structures from the city’s early days as a seaside resort community continue to shape its character. The city has been a Certified Local Government since 1990 and has a variety of protections and incentives available as part of […]

Following several years of preparation and the input of residents and preservation advocates, the City of San Marino passed a new historic preservation ordinance on April 11, 2018, marking a major milestone for preservation in this 3.7-square-mile city in the San Gabriel Valley.  The new ordinance went into effect on May 11. The new ordinance […]