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Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION

§ 157.000 PURPOSE.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

The purpose of the Preservation Chapter is to provide policies and controls that promote Eureka’s historical and cultural resources as a means to enhance heritage tourism, economic development and a livable community; preserve and protect cityowned historical and cultural resources; identify, interpret and designate the historical and cultural resources within the city; maintain an active historic preservation program within the city; strive to make new development compatible with existing historical and cultural resources; actively pursue funding for historic preservation, including funding for educational materials, studies, surveys and incentives; encourage both public and private stewardship of historical and cultural resources within the city. Additionally, this chapter was adopted to accomplish the following:

  • (A) Designate historic districts and properties.

  • (B) Foster civic and neighborhood pride regarding the beauty and accomplishments of the past and a sense of identity based on the city’s history.

  • (C) Encourage the maintenance of historic properties and ensure that they are well maintained.

  • (D) Prohibit demolition of historical and cultural resources except under clearly defined circumstances where appropriate.

  • (E) Assure additions and exterior alterations to historic properties conserve or enhance historic character.

  • (F) Encourage infill development that reflects the character of existing neighborhoods.

  • (G) Educate the public about the importance of preservation and about appropriate design and use of compatible building materials.

  • (H) Conserving valuable material and energy resources by ongoing use and maintenance.

  • (I) Initiate incentives for designation of historic properties and districts to support maintenance of those properties and districts.

  • (J) Use the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for the Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Reconstruction of Historic and Cultural Resources.

  • (Ord. 715-C.S., passed 11-27-07; Am. Ord. 791-C.S., passed 12-4-12)

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▸ Contents — Eureka Zoning Code
Eureka Zoning Code
  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. ▸ Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
    Overview
    1. § 157.000 PURPOSE.
    2. § 157.001 DEFINITIONS.
    3. § 157.002 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
    4. § 157.003 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HISTORIC PRESE…
    5. § 157.004 DESIGNATION AFTER EFFECTIVE DATE; CHANGE IN STATUS.
    6. § 157.005 DESIGNATION, ALTERATION, DEMOLITION AND APPEAL PROCE…
    7. § 157.006 STANDARDS FOR ALTERATIONS AND DEMOLITIONS.
    8. § 157.007 DENIAL OF PERMITS AS REMEDY; DECLARATION AS NUISANCE…
    9. § 157.008 SEVERABILITY STATEMENT.
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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