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Landmarks Commission Established 1975

Mission Statement

To protect improvements and areas which represent the City's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history; safeguard the City's historic, aesthetic and cultural heritage; and promote the use of landmarks and historic districts for the education, pleasure and welfare of the people.

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Responsibilities, Jurisdiction, Authority

Designate landmarks and historic districts; conduct studies and evaluations of applications for designation of landmarks and historic districts; regulate and control the alteration, restoration, construction, removal or demolition of any landmark; maintain a current listing and description of designated Structures of Merit, Landmarks and Historic Districts; provide for a suitable, sign, plaque or other marker, at public or private expense, on or near a Landmark or Historic District indicating the designation; and participate in the environmental review procedures called for under the SMMC or under the California Environmental Quality Act by providing such comments as the Commission deems appropriate..
(For a full description of Responsibilities, see SMMC 9.36.060)

Composition

The Landmarks Commission consists of seven members. Commissioners shall serve four-year terms, be residents of the City and over 18 years of age. Of the seven members, at least one shall be a registered architect, at least one shall be a person with demonstrated interest and knowledge, to the highest extent practicable, of local history, at least one shall be an architect historian and at least one shall be a California real estate licensee.
(SMMC 9.36.040)