Historic homes in Campbell: the local rules

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

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Changing a historic home	The Historic Preservation Board reviews exterior changes under a Tier 1 Permit, within 30 days. Applies: Landmark or historic district property. § 21.33.070 · code text An application for an exterior alteration or material change to a landmark or historic district property shall be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Board in accordance with section 21.33.080 (Tier 1 Permit) within 30 days from the date the application is found complete. The Community Development Director reviews any exterior alteration or material change. Applies: Structure of merit. § 21.33.070 · code text Any exterior alteration or material change to a structure of merit shall be reviewed by the Community Development Director. Review is expedited, under a zoning clearance. Applies: Structure of merit, when the Director finds the work does not alter its character-defining features. § 21.33.070 · code text If the Community Development Director determines that the application would not alter the character-defining features of the structure of merit, the application shall be reviewed in accordance with chapter 21.40 (Zoning Clearances); Review is under a Tier 1 Permit, within 30 days. Applies: Structure of merit, when the work alters its character-defining features. § 21.33.070 · code text Any application that alters the character-defining features of a structure of merit shall be reviewed in accordance with section 21.33.080 (Tier 1 Permit) within 30 days from the date the application is found complete.
Demolishing an older or historic home	Demolition or relocation needs a City Council resolution. Applies: Structure of merit. § 21.33.090 · code text Demolition or relocation of a structure of merit shall be by resolution of the City Council. Demolition or relocation needs an ordinance adopted by the City Council. Applies: Landmark or historic district property. § 21.33.090 · code text Demolition or relocation of a landmark or historic district property shall be upon adoption of an ordinance by the City Council.
Mills Act tax incentive	A structure may qualify for the Mills Act program. The City Council decides whether to grant any incentive. Applies: Structure designated as a historic resource on the city's historic resource inventory. § 21.33.150 · code text To qualify for the Mills Act program, a structure must be designated as a historic resource on the city's historic resource inventory.

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Campbell's code: The Historic Preservation Board reviews exterior changes under a Tier 1 Permit, within 30 days. (Landmark or historic district property.) (§ 21.33.070); The Community Development Director reviews any exterior alteration or material change. (Structure of merit.) (§ 21.33.070).

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