Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 4 — Public Welfare›Chapter 4-26 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
San Leandro Municipal Code Art. 10 Procedures to Amend or Rescind Designation of a Historic Resource
San Leandro Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Leandro
Cite as: San Leandro Municipal Code Article 10 · Text as of 2026-10-04
(Legislative History: Ordinance No. 2003-014, 11/17/03 (Sections 4-26-1000—4-26-1025); Ordinance No. 2022-021, 12/5/22 (Sections 4-26-1015—4-26-1025))
§ 4-26-1000. PROCEDURES TO AMEND OR RESCIND DESIGNATION OF A HISTORIC RESOURCE.¶
New information regarding the significance of a designated historic resource shall be submitted to the Commission Secretary.
Any individual may present additional information regarding a designated historic resource.
Requests to rescind the designation of a historic resource shall be submitted to the Commission Secretary.
§ 4-26-1005. AMEND DESIGNATED RESOURCE INFORMATION.¶
The Commission Secretary shall make appropriate amendments to the historic record and provide a report to the Commission, with no Commission action necessary.
§ 4-26-1010. RESCIND DESIGNATION OF A HISTORIC RESOURCE.¶
A property owner of a designated historic resource may request the designation be rescinded if:
(a) The resource has been lawfully altered or maintained in a manner such that it no longer meets the criteria of designation or retains the integrity necessary for designation;
(b) Substantial new evidence indicates that the resource does not meet the applicable criteria; or
(c) Evidence indicates that a hardship exists for the property owner due to historic resource designation.
In addition to the criteria hereinbefore set forth, the Commission shall factor into a rescission decision whether the property owner participated in a historic preservation incentive program and/or benefited from the designation of said property.
§ 4-26-1015. PROCEDURES TO RESCIND A CITY LANDMARK DESIGNATION.¶
The Planning Commission shall review the request and evidence presented by the property owner, and will provide recommendations to the City Council regarding a course of action.
The City Council may approve or deny the request to rescind a City landmark designation.
§ 4-26-1020. PROCEDURES TO RESCIND A MERIT RESOURCE DESIGNATION.¶
The Planning Commission shall review the request and evidence presented by the property owner, and may approve or deny the request to rescind a merit resource designation.
§ 4-26-1025. PROCEDURES TO AMEND OR RESCIND A HISTORIC DISTRICT OR HISTORIC DISTRICT…¶
The Planning Commission shall review the request and evidence presented by the property owner(s), and will provide recommendations to the City Council regarding a course of action.
The City Council may approve or deny the request to amend or rescind the designation of a historic district or historic district contributor.
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