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Historic homes in San Fernando

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

What San Fernando's code says

San Fernando code What San Fernando's code adds
Demolishing an older or historic home
  • Demolition or relocation is prohibited unless the city council makes specified findings at a public hearing
    Applies: Designated historic resource, contributing structure, or structure of merit
    § 106-509 · code text
    A structure designated as an historic resource, contributing structure, or structure of merit shall not be demolished or relocated unless the city council, pursuant to the procedure for approval of a hardship waiver, and subsequent to a recommendation by the commission, makes one or more of the following findings of fact at a public hearing:
  • Environmental assessment required before demolition or relocation; more city council findings if an EIR documents a significant effect
    Applies: Undesignated structure determined to have potential for designation
    § 106-509 · code text
    If the director determines that such potential exists, the structure shall not be demolished or relocated unless and until an environmental assessment is completed pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
  • Demolition by neglect is prohibited
    Applies: Historic resource, contributing structure, or structure of merit
    § 106-509 · code text
    Demolition by neglect of an historic resource, contributing structure, or structure of merit is prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to a historic home in San Fernando?

San Fernando's code: Demolition or relocation is prohibited unless the city council makes specified findings at a public hearing (Designated historic resource, contributing structure, or structure of merit) (§ 106-509); Environmental assessment required before demolition or relocation; more city council findings if an EIR documents a significant effect (Undesignated structure determined to have potential for designation) (§ 106-509).

General information, not legal advice.

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