BlackletterCalifornia law

Public Resources Code § 5032

ARTICLE 3. Qualified Historical Property

Current as of September 28, 2026Pub. Resources Code, § 5032Official source ↗

Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1442.

(a) “Qualified historical property” pursuant to Section 5031 includes:

(1) Individual sites having structures.

(2) Façades or portions of entire sites.

(3) Historic districts.

(b) “Qualified historical property” does not include individual sites without structures.

(c) Commercial operation in itself does not necessarily disqualify a landmark’s registration. However, should a commercial enterprise by its physical development plans, or its proximity, impact, excessive use, or management philosophy so dilute or erode the significance of or quality of the landmark’s integrity, then an adverse effect shall have occurred and its registration may be withdrawn.