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Historic homes in Windsor

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

What Windsor's code says

Windsor code What Windsor's code adds
Changing a historic home
  • The Director may approve alterations or demolition only after finding no adverse effect on historic features and a compatible style.
    Applies: Historic properties and structures in a historic district, unless economic hardship is found.
    § 17.24.060 · code text
    The Director may approve alterations or demolition only after first making all the following findings, unless economic hardship is determined in compliance with Section 17.24.070 (Economic Hardship), below.
Demolishing an older or historic home
  • Demolition requires proof of financial commitment for the replacement and an issued Building Permit for it.
    Applies: Demolition of an existing feature, landmark or structure.
    § 17.24.060 · code text
    In the case of a demolition, the applicant has submitted satisfactory evidence that a financial commitment has been obtained by the applicant to ensure replacement of the existing feature, landmark, or structure and that a Building Permit has been issued for the replacement structure.
Mills Act tax incentive
  • Council may authorize Mills Act contracts.
    Applies: Historic landmarks and historic districts.
    § 17.24.090 · code text
    The Council may authorize the use of State law (Government Code Section 50280 et seq.), alternately known as the Historical Property Contracts or Mills Act.

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Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to a historic home in Windsor?

Windsor's code: The Director may approve alterations or demolition only after finding no adverse effect on historic features and a compatible style. (Historic properties and structures in a historic district, unless economic hardship is found.) (§ 17.24.060); Demolition requires proof of financial commitment for the replacement and an issued Building Permit for it. (Demolition of an existing feature, landmark or structure.) (§ 17.24.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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