Historic homes in Santee: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Santee 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	Prior written approval of the City Council. Applies: Exterior alterations to a landmark that restore its original appearance or substantially aid its preservation or enhancement. § 11.48.070 · code text Exterior alterations to a landmark for the purpose of restoring to its original appearance, or to substantially aid its preservation or enhancement, must not be made without the prior written approval of the City Council. Referral to the City Council and prior written approval. Applies: Permit to alter the exterior of a landmark. § 11.48.070 · code text Any application to the City for a permit to alter the exterior, relocate, or demolish any landmark, together with plans, elevations and site plans therefor, must be referred to the City Council for consideration. No permit to alter the exterior, relocate, or demolish any such landmark will be issued without the prior written approval of the City Council. Referral to the City Council for review and prior written approval. Applies: Permit to construct or alter the exterior of any structure designated as a landmark. § 11.48.080 · code text Any application for a permit to construct or alter the exterior of any structure designated as a landmark pursuant to this district, together with plans, elevations and site plans, must be referred to the City Council for review. A permit must not be issued without the prior written approval of the City Council.
Demolishing an older or historic home	Prior written approval of the City Council. Applies: Landmark damaged by earthquake, fire or act of God that cannot be repaired and restored with reasonable cost and diligence. § 11.48.070 · code text In the event that a landmark is damaged by earthquake, fire or act of God, and cannot with reasonable cost and with reasonable diligence be repaired and restored, such a landmark may be demolished with the prior written approval of the City Council. Unlawful to alter the exterior, relocate or demolish after the resolution of intention, until the proposal is denied. Applies: Structure, natural feature, site or area proposed for designation as a landmark after a resolution of intention. § 11.48.070 · code text It is unlawful for any person to alter the exterior, relocate, or demolish any structure, natural feature, site, or area proposed for designation as a landmark after adoption by the City Council of a resolution of intention, as provided in Section 11.48.040, unless and until such proposal is denied recommendation by the committee, or is denied designation as a landmark by the City Council. No landmark demolition permit without prior written City Council approval; the application goes to the Council. Applies: Permit to demolish a landmark. § 11.48.070 · code text Any application to the City for a permit to alter the exterior, relocate, or demolish any landmark, together with plans, elevations and site plans therefor, must be referred to the City Council for consideration. No permit to alter the exterior, relocate, or demolish any such landmark will be issued without the prior written approval of the City Council.

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Santee's code: Prior written approval of the City Council. (Exterior alterations to a landmark that restore its original appearance or substantially aid its preservation or enhancement.) (§ 11.48.070); Referral to the City Council and prior written approval. (Permit to alter the exterior of a landmark.) (§ 11.48.070).

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