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Historic homes in Martinez

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

What Martinez's code says

Martinez code What Martinez's code adds
Changing a historic home
  • A permit is required.
    § 22.47.060 · code text
    It shall be unlawful for any person to tear down, demolish, construct, alter, or remove any improvement or portion thereof which has been designated a cultural resource or which lies within an historic district without obtaining a permit in the manner outlined in this section.
  • Planning Commission approval is required.
    § 22.47.060 · code text
    All work or alterations in improvements or buildings lying within designated historic districts must be approved by the Planning Commission.
Demolishing an older or historic home
  • The Commission may require a 120-day waiting period.
    § 22.47.060 · code text
    In the event of an application for a permit allowing demolition of a designated historic structure or a contributing structure to an historic district, the Commission may require a 120-day waiting period, during which time the owner may be encouraged to take such actions, including the sale of the property or negotiation with the Commission, as may save structure from demolition.
  • The City Council may extend the 120-day waiting period by another 120 days.
    Applies: Demolition of a designated historic structure or contributing structure to a historic district, when the Commission requires the 120-day wait.
    § 22.47.060 · code text
    The 120-day waiting period may be extended an additional 120 days by the City Council.

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Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to a historic home in Martinez?

Martinez's code: A permit is required. (§ 22.47.060); Planning Commission approval is required. (§ 22.47.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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