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City of Monterey | Historic Preservation
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The City already owns one of Monterey’s largest collections of historic buildings, and we continue to look for new opportunities to be good stewards of our rich history. For example, Monterey was the Spanish and Mexican capital of California from 1774 to 1846 and was the (official) sole port for international trade for many years during that time. Our City was also the site of the California Constitutional Convention and on October 13, 1849 the delegates signed the Constitution in our very own Colton Hall. Since the early part of the 20th century, Monterey citizens have strongly supported historic preservation, beginning with the preservation of the Custom House and Colton Hall. Monterey has preserved more original Mexican era adobes than any other city in California. Our downtown is a National Historic Landmark District, the highest level of national recognition. In addition, there are two National Register Historic Districts on the Presidio of Monterey, 32 buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and 46 Monterey historic buildings and the drawings are filed in the National Archives, Washington, D.C. To help guide and encourage historic preservation efforts in Monterey, the City has completed a Historic Master Plan, and a Historic Ordinance. In addition, the City is surveying areas of the City for historic buildings that are potentially eligible for historic designation. How to ApplyHistoric Preservation DocumentsHistoric Zoning
Application information coming soon.
NHL & Downtown Area Historic Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey
Cannery Row Intensive Surveys, Part 1 (pages 1 - 150)
Cannery Row Intensive Surveys, Part 2 (pages 150 - 295)
Lower Old Town Reconnaissance Survey, Part 1 (pages 1 - 150)
Lower Old Town Reconnaissance Survey, Part 2 Lower Old Town Reconnaissance Survey, Part 2 (pages 151-250)
Lower Old Town Reconnaissance Survey, Part 3 Lower Old Town Reconnaissance Survey, Part 3 (pages 251 - 322) New Monterey Context Statement & Reconnaissance Survey Webpage
Draft New Monterey Context Statement
Chapter 38 - Article 15- Historic Zoning Ordinance "H-1" zoning is intended to identify and protect the most important historic resources in the City, generally including properties with statewide, national, or international historic significance where that significance would be recognized outside of the City. The City recognizes its responsibility for preserving these resources for a national and international public, and the H-1 zone may be established without owner consent in order to fulfill that responsibility. The H-1 zone includes a strong series of incentives to support and encourage preservation of the historic resources.
Elibigibility
Any building, property or object with historic significance is eligible for historic zoning. To qualify for historic zoning, a building must be at least 50 years old and must meet one or more criteria for designation. The criteria which make a building eligible for designation are: historic event, person, design or information potential. Additional Land Uses
Owners of historic buildings in the community can reduce their property taxes through a program offered by the City. Please refer to the Mills Act Overview. Restrictions
Demolition of historic buildings is not allowed unless the building is a serious health safety hazard or there are significant findings documenting the reasons for demolition. Connect