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Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Part III — Overlay District Regulations›Article 15

Sec. 38-72. Specific Purposes.

Monterey Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Monterey

The purpose of historic zoning is to implement the Urban Design Overview, Historic Preservation Element and Economic Element of the General Plan; to implement historic preservation provisions of adopted neighborhood plans; to promote the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, reconstruction, and protection of historic

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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resources; to enhance and preserve the setting of historic resources so that surrounding land uses, including design and color, do not detract from the historic resources; to encourage and promote public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the city’s history; to promote appreciation and use of historic resources; to encourage preservation of resources, which may potentially be considered eligible for Historic Zoning; to promote public awareness of the benefits of preservation; and to encourage public participation in identifying and preserving historical resources, thereby increasing community pride in the city’s cultural heritage.

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▸Contents — Monterey Zoning Code
Monterey Zoning Code
  1. ▸Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE
    Overview
    1. Part I — General Provisions
    2. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    3. Part V — Administration
    4. Part I — General Provisions
    5. Part II — Base District Regulations
    6. ▸Part III — Overlay District Regulations
      Overview
      1. Article 12
      2. Article 13
      3. Article 14
      4. ▸Article 15
        Overview
        1. Sec. 38-72. Specific Purposes.
        2. Sec. 38-73. Definitions.
        3. Sec. 38-75. H-1 Landmark Overlay Zoning.
        4. Sec. 38-76. H-2 City Historic Resource Overlay Zoning.
        5. Sec. 38-77. H-D Historic District Overlay Zoning.
      5. Article 16
      6. Article 16A
      7. Article 16B
      8. Article 16C
      9. Article 16D
      10. Article 16E
    7. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    8. Part V — Administration

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