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Historic homes in Sierra Madre

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

What Sierra Madre's code says

Sierra Madre code What Sierra Madre's code adds
Changing a historic home
  • Subject to the demolition provisions.
    Applies: Substantial adverse change to an historic landmark.
    § 17.82.110 · code text
    Any substantial adverse change to an historic landmark shall be subject to the provisions of the Municipal Code governing demolitions.
  • Owners must submit plans to the commission, reviewed against the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, to qualify for benefits.
    Applies: Rehabilitation or restoration work on a historic landmark.
    § 17.82.060 · code text
    In order to qualify for benefits, owners of historic landmarks must submit plans for rehabilitation or restoration to the commission for review to ensure that the work is undertaken in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
Demolishing an older or historic home
  • No demolition permits are issued.
    Applies: While the public hearing or any appeal on a proposed historic landmark designation is pending.
    § 17.82.070 · code text
    No permits shall be issued by the city for demolition, alteration or building, while the public hearing or any appeal related thereto is pending.
Work that needs no review
  • Ordinary repair and maintenance.
    Applies: Work on a historic landmark.
    § 17.82.060 · code text
    Ordinary repair and maintenance is exempted, per Section 17.82.130 of this chapter.
Mills Act tax incentive
  • Mills Act contracts approved by the city council are available.
    Applies: Historic landmark that meets the stated conditions.
    § 17.82.060 · code text
    Mills Act contracts approved by the city council;

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Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to a historic home in Sierra Madre?

Sierra Madre's code: Subject to the demolition provisions. (Substantial adverse change to an historic landmark.) (§ 17.82.110); Owners must submit plans to the commission, reviewed against the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, to qualify for benefits. (Rehabilitation or restoration work on a historic landmark.) (§ 17.82.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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