Preservation Commission

The preservation commission's responsibilities are to:

• Develop and recommend to the city council preservation policies appropriate for inclusion in the general plan and other regulatory plans and programs of the city and to provide oversight relative to the maintenance and integrity of the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources.
• Review, nominate, and make recommendations to the city council on properties eligible for listing in the Sacramento register as landmarks, historic districts and contributing resources as set forth in the Historic Preservation Chapter 17.604.C.1, Title 17, of the City Code.
• Review and approve preservation development projects of major significance and appeals of Preservation Director decisions per the Historic Preservation Chapter 17.604, Title 17, of the City Code.

Meetings

• Upcoming Preservation Commission Meeting
• Archived meeting agendas, draft minutes and audio 
• Preservation Commission generally meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month with the exception of April and December in 2016.  In April, the Preservation Commission will meet on April 13, 2016 and in December, the meeting will be held on December 7, 2016.  Meetings are held from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. at New City Hall Council Chambers.

Commission Board

Additional Information  

• Preservation Element of the General Plan 
• Historic Preservation Chapter 17.604, Title 17, of the City Code
• Map of Historic Districts and Survey Areas 
• Standards for Rehabilitation 
• Environmental Impact Reports  
• Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources - 2007 
• California Historical Building Code

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