Historic Preservation Element

Provides the goals, policies and actions to encourage the preservation of older buildings, districts and other physical features with historic value.

Historic Preservation Element Document

• Title Page and Contents(PDF, 663KB)
• Summary(PDF, 340KB)
  1. Introduction(PDF, 1MB)
  2. Goals and Objectives(PDF, 3MB)
  3. Identifying Historic Properties(PDF, 1019KB)
  4. Preservation Incentives and Regulations(PDF, 4MB)
  5. Historic Preservation and Ongoing City Activities(PDF, 2MB)
  6. Information and Education(PDF, 416KB)
  7. Action Program(PDF, 627KB)
• Appendix A: Definitions(PDF, 278KB)
• Appendix B: Existing Properties on the National Register of Historic Places, Oakland Landmarks and S-7 Preservation Districts(PDF, 474KB)
• Appendix C: Oakland Cultural Heritage Survey Evaluation System(PDF, 529KB)
• Appendix D: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Guidelines for Determination of Landmark Eligibility(PDF, 340KB)
• Appendix E: Summary of Procedure for Initiation of Landmark or S-7 Zone Designation(PDF, 135KB)