| Historic Preservation Brochure |
This brochure has general information about the city’s historic preservation program including types of official historic designation, a map of historic and landmark districts, processes for designating historic resources and for reviewing demolition of and alterations to historic resources, and incentives that apply to designated historic resources. |
| Master Application form |
Complete this application form for all applications including:
The underlined applications above also require submittal of a supplemental application form - click on the name of the application to download the supplemental application. |
| Certificate of Appropriateness review packet |
This packet has detailed information about the process for applications for Certificate of Appropriateness, including application submittal requirements. |
| Design Guidelines for Historic Districts |
Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness affecting properties in landmark & historic districts are evaluated using these guidelines, which are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. |
| Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation & Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings |
All applications for Certificate of Appropriateness are evaluated using these guidelines and standards. Properties in landmark & historic district are also evaluated using the city's Design Guidelines for Historic Districts. |
| Illustrated Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings |
New guidance from the National Park Service about improving the sustainability of historic buildings. |
| Appeal Application |
Complete this application to appeal a decision made by city staff or the Historic Preservation Commission to a higher authority |
| Historic Property Contract/Mills Act guidelines and application |
This packet has the guidelines and application forms for the city’s property tax reduction program for designated historic properties (commonly known as the Mills Act). |
| List of all designated historic properties & districts |
This chart is a comprehensive list of all designated historic properties in Pasadena. Use our interactive database of designated and surveyed historic properties for more interactive search capabilities. |
| Historic Context Reports |
Use our interactive database to view or download historic context reports including:
- Citywide Historic Context & Property Type Report (the city's first context report)
- Residential Architecture of the Arts & Crafts Movement (1895-1918)
- Bungalow Courts (1909-1944)
- Cultural Resources of the Recent Past (1935-1965)
- Residential Period Revival Architecture (1915-1942)
- Ethnic History (1874-1950)
- Early Automobile-oriented Properties (1895-1944)
- Residential Architecture from 1883-1994 (1883-1904)
In the "Search by Context" portion of the screen, select the context you wish to view/download from the pull-down menu and click "Open Context".
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| Map of Pasadena Annexations Animation of Pasadena's Growth
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This map and video shows the names and dates of all of the annexations that have occurred since the City was founded in 1886. |
| House relocation information packet |
This packet has detailed information about the process to relocate a building in Pasadena |
| Archival Photo Documentation Specifications |
This document lists the specifications for submittal of archival photographs to the city. |
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