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Historic homes in San Jacinto

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

What San Jacinto's code says

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Changing a historic home
  • Director review and approval (the Director may refer the request to the Commission)
    Applies: Designated historic resource; minor improvements (fences, solar panels, etc.); expansion under 10% of floor area not readily visible; accessory structures under 500 sq ft
    § 17.510.060 · code text
    The following projects shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director.
  • Commission review and approval for a designated historic resource
    Applies: Alteration inconsistent with design criteria; new detached structure of 500 sq ft or more; 10% to 50% floor area expansion; readily visible alteration
    § 17.510.060 · code text
    The following projects shall be subject to the review and approval of the Commission.
  • Commission review and site plan and design review
    Applies: On appeal, inconsistent alterations; enlargements over 50% or over 500 square feet; or demolition of an historic resource
    § 17.510.060 · code text
    The following projects shall be reviewed by the Commission and shall require site plan and design review in compliance with Chapter 17.630 (Site Plan and Design Review).
Demolishing an older or historic home
  • Commission review and site plan and design review
    Applies: Demolition of an historic resource where all or part will be removed from a site by relocation or destruction
    § 17.510.060 · code text
    The demolition of an historic resource where all or part of it will be removed from a site either by relocation or destruction.

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Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to a historic home in San Jacinto?

San Jacinto's code: Director review and approval (the Director may refer the request to the Commission) (Designated historic resource; minor improvements (fences, solar panels, etc.); expansion under 10% of floor area not readily visible; accessory structures under 500 sq ft) (§ 17.510.060); Commission review and approval for a designated historic resource (Alteration inconsistent with design criteria; new detached structure of 500 sq ft or more; 10% to 50% floor area expansion; readily visible alteration) (§ 17.510.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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