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Historic homes in Tiburon

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

What Tiburon's code says

Tiburon code What Tiburon's code adds
When a building counts as historic
  • At least 50 years old.
    Applies: Historical landmark designation.
    § 13B-3 · code text
    The landmark designated shall be at least fifty years of age.
Changing a historic home
  • Prior review and approval by the heritage and arts commission.
    Applies: Alterations, repairs, additions or changes to a historical landmark.
    § 13B-4 · code text
    No permits shall be issued by any town department for any alterations, repairs, additions or changes, other than routine maintenance and repair work, without prior review and approval by the heritage and arts commission.
Demolishing an older or historic home
  • Express written consent from the heritage and arts commission.
    Applies: Demolition, removal or destruction of a historical landmark.
    § 13B-4 · code text
    Demolition, removal, or destruction of the historical landmark, either in whole or in part, may be prohibited unless express consent, in writing, is first obtained from the heritage and arts commission.
Work that needs no review
  • Routine maintenance and repair work.
    Applies: Alterations, repairs, additions or changes to a historical landmark.
    § 13B-4 · code text
    No permits shall be issued by any town department for any alterations, repairs, additions or changes, other than routine maintenance and repair work, without prior review and approval by the heritage and arts commission.

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Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to a historic home in Tiburon?

Tiburon's code: At least 50 years old. (Historical landmark designation.) (§ 13B-3); Prior review and approval by the heritage and arts commission. (Alterations, repairs, additions or changes to a historical landmark.) (§ 13B-4).

General information, not legal advice.

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