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Historic homes in Union City

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

What Union City's code says

Union City code What Union City's code adds
When a building counts as historic
  • At least 45 years old.
    Applies: Designation as a cultural resource or historic district: one way to qualify, with integrity and a style, historic-area, design or location criterion.
    § 18.106.240 · code text
    It is at least 45 years of age;
Demolishing an older or historic home
  • The deciding body recommends approval only if the listed findings are met.
    Applies: Demolition of a designated resource: cannot be remodeled for reasonable use, denial leaves substantially no value, rental at reasonable return infeasible, City incentives explored.
    § 18.106.340 · code text
    The deciding body shall recommend approval or conditional approval for a demolition of a designated resource if it finds that:
  • The Planning Commission may suspend action on the application for up to 180 calendar days.
    Applies: Planning Commission suspension of action on an application to permit demolition or removal.
    § 18.106.350 · code text
    the Planning Commission may suspend action on an application to permit demolition or removal for a period not to exceed 180 calendar days.
  • The Council may extend the suspension by resolution for up to 180 more calendar days.
    Applies: Council extension of the original suspension period by resolution.
    § 18.106.350 · code text
    The Council may, by resolution, extend the suspension for an additional period not to exceed 180 calendar days

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Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to a historic home in Union City?

Union City's code: At least 45 years old. (Designation as a cultural resource or historic district: one way to qualify, with integrity and a style, historic-area, design or location criterion.) (§ 18.106.240); The deciding body recommends approval only if the listed findings are met. (Demolition of a designated resource: cannot be remodeled for reasonable use, denial leaves substantially no value, rental at reasonable return infeasible, City incentives explored.) (§ 18.106.340).

General information, not legal advice.

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