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Historic homes in Montclair

Montclair'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 Montclair Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Montclair's code says

Montclair code What Montclair's code adds
Changing a historic home
  • Goes to the Historic Preservation Commission if the Planning Division finds the work affects the exterior appearance
    Applies: Permit application for work on a designated landmark
    § 11.56.080 · code text
    The Building Official shall report any application for a permit to do work that affects the exterior appearance of a designated landmark to the Planning Division. If the Planning Division determines that such proposed work will affect the exterior appearance of the landmark, the application shall be referred to the Historic Preservation Commission.
Demolishing an older or historic home
  • Only the City Council may approve, and only on a showing of hardship
    Applies: Demolition or relocation of a designated landmark
    § 11.56.080 · code text
    Applications for demolition of designated landmarks or relocation permits to relocate designated landmarks from within City boundaries may only be approved by the City Council upon a showing of hardship by the applicant or the owner of the subject property pursuant to Section 11.56.100 of this chapter.
Mills Act tax incentive
  • Mills Act contracts that lower property taxes, authorized by the City Council
    Applies: Owners of designated landmarks
    § 11.56.090 · code text
    Mills Act contracts which will lower property taxes of designated structures;

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Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to a historic home in Montclair?

Montclair's code: Goes to the Historic Preservation Commission if the Planning Division finds the work affects the exterior appearance (Permit application for work on a designated landmark) (§ 11.56.080); Only the City Council may approve, and only on a showing of hardship (Demolition or relocation of a designated landmark) (§ 11.56.080).

General information, not legal advice.

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