Historic homes in Ceres: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Ceres 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	Applications for work go to the Director of Community Development, who presents them to the Planning Commission. Applies: Work on a designated historic site or historic landmark. § 18.35.090 · code text Applications for approval to pursue work on a designated historic site or historic landmark shall be made to the Director of Community Development who will then present such applications to the Planning Commission. Approval is required. The work must not detrimentally alter, destroy, or adversely affect exterior architectural features. Applies: Property located within a historic landmark. § 18.35.100 · code text In the case of any property located within a historic landmark, the proposed work would not detrimentally alter, destroy, or adversely affect any exterior architectural feature;
Demolishing an older or historic home	No building, alteration, demolition or removal permits are issued while the designation application is pending. Hardship exceptions are possible. Applies: Proposed historic site or historic landmark. § 18.35.070 · code text No building, alteration, demolition or removal permits for any improvement, building, or structure relative to a proposed historic site or historic landmark shall be issued while the application therefor is pending. The Planning Commission holds a public hearing on the application. Applies: Application to tear down, demolish, construct, alter, remove or relocate any part of a designated historic landmark. § 18.35.090 · code text Whenever the application is to tear down, demolish, construct, alter, remove, or relocate any improvement, or any portion thereof, which has been designated a historic landmark pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing thereon.

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Ceres's code: Applications for work go to the Director of Community Development, who presents them to the Planning Commission. (Work on a designated historic site or historic landmark.) (§ 18.35.090); Approval is required. The work must not detrimentally alter, destroy, or adversely affect exterior architectural features. (Property located within a historic landmark.) (§ 18.35.100).

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