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Historic homes in Camarillo

Camarillo's own rules on historic homes, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Camarillo Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Camarillo's code says

Camarillo code What Camarillo's code adds
Demolishing an older or historic home
  • The committee may delay the hearing for up to 6 months to allow negotiation.
    Applies: In cases of demolition.
    § 16.42.070 · code text
    In cases of demolition, the committee may delay the hearing for up to six months for purposes of negotiation as provided for in subsection C3d of this section.
  • No demolition permit is issued unless the applicant shows clear and convincing evidence of unreasonable economic hardship.
    Applies: Demolition of a landmark.
    § 16.42.070 · code text
    Therefore, no permit shall be issued for demolition of a landmark unless the applicant shows clear and convincing evidence of unreasonable economic hardship:
  • The committee must approve the demolition permit once the applicant shows unreasonable hardship or unusual and compelling circumstances.
    Applies: Hardship, or unusual and compelling circumstances that call for demolition of the landmark.
    § 16.42.070 · code text
    Should the applicant for demolition satisfy the committee that an unreasonable hardship will be suffered if a demolition permit is not approved, or, in failing to demonstrate unreasonable economic hardship, the applicant demonstrates unusual and compelling circumstances which dictate demolition of the landmark, the committee shall approve the application for a demolition permit.

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Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to a historic home in Camarillo?

Camarillo's code: The committee may delay the hearing for up to 6 months to allow negotiation. (In cases of demolition.) (§ 16.42.070); No demolition permit is issued unless the applicant shows clear and convincing evidence of unreasonable economic hardship. (Demolition of a landmark.) (§ 16.42.070).

General information, not legal advice.

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