California Register of Historical Resources explained
The California Register of Historical Resources is a California state government program for use by state and local agencies, private groups, and citizens to identify, evaluate, register, and protect California's historical resources.[1]
The California Register program promotes the public acknowledgment and safeguarding of resources possessing architectural, historical, archaeological, and cultural significance. It plays a role in identifying historical resources for both state and local planning, assessing eligibility for state historic preservation grant funding, and providing specific protections under the California Environmental Quality Act.[1]
Criteria for Designation
- Connected to events that have significantly influenced the narratives of local or regional history, or the cultural heritage of California or the United States (Criterion 1)[2]
- Linked to the lives of individuals who played crucial roles in local, California, or national history (Criterion 2).
- Exemplifies the unique features of a specific type, era, region, or construction method, or showcases the craftsmanship of a master or possesses notable artistic qualities (Criterion 3)
- Has produced, or has the potential to produce, valuable information relevant to the prehistory or history of the local area, California, or the nation (Criterion 4)
Effects of Designation
- Partial safeguards: If a project poses a threat to the property, environmental assessment might be necessary under CEQA. It is advisable to reach out to your local planning agency for additional details[1]
- The State Historical Building Code allows the local building inspector to approve alternative building codes[1]
- The property owner may engage in a contract with the local assessor for a property tax reduction through the Mills Act. Owners have the option to install their own plaque or marker at the resource site[1]
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: California Register of Historical Resources. Office of Historic Preservation. 2024-01-31.
- Web site: National Register Bulletin 16: How to Complete the National Register Form, Chapter 8. National Register of Historic Places.. 2024-01-31. 2019-07-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20190709133952/https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/upload/NRB16A-Complete.pdf. bot: unknown.
