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250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone:
Phone: 650-329-2441
Fax: 650-329-2154
Hours:
Planning Department Hours (Civic Center)
Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm
Fri 8-5pm (Closed Alt Fri)

NOTE: For permits, visit the City's Development Center web page for location and hours of operation of the City's permit center.
Historic Preservation

The Historic Resources Board (HRB) was created by the City Council to assist in the protection and enhancement of Palo Alto's historic structures, properties and districts.

The Board is composed of seven members appointed by the City Council, at least three of whom are achitects, landscape architects, building designers or other design professionals and at least one member shall possess academic education or practical experience in history or a related field.

Regular meetings are at 8:00 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of every month and are cablecast live on Government Channel 26.

Historic Resources Board Purpose
The Historic Resources Board promotes historic preservation and compatible new development within Palo Alto.
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Historic Preservation Links
A wealth of information on the rehabilitation of historic buildings, and on many other subjects of historical interest
( Historic Preservation Main Page )
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Historic Resources Board (HRB) Application Review Process
The HRB reviews only those alterations that require a building permit, unless the applicant requests other types of review.
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Historic Resources Board (HRB) Application Procedure for Alterations (Single-Family And Duplex Projects)
The Historic Resources Board application procedure is different for single-family and duplex projects than for multi-family and commercial projects.
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Historic Resources Board (HRB) Application Procedure for Alterations (Multi-Family And Commercial Projects)
The Historic Resources Board application procedure is different for single-family and duplex projects than for multi-family and commercial projects.
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Historic Inventory Category Information
Introduction to Historic Inventory and information about Historic Inventory Categories
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Historic Preservation Incentives and Exceptions
Palo Alto's incentive program for historic preservation is found in various locations in the Municipal Code
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Historic Preservation
The HRB promotes historic preservation and compatible new development within Palo Alto.
Historic District Maps - Professorville District
Historic Resources Board (HRB) Historic District Map
Revision Date: 06/16/2007
Historic District Maps - Ramona Street District
Historic Resources Board (HRB) Historic District Map
Revision Date: 06/16/2007
Municipal Code Chapter 16.49 Historic Preservation
Code pertaining to the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of structures, districts and neighborhoods of historical and architectural significance
Revision Date: 06/16/2007
Photo Gallery
The photographs below depict selected Historic Inventory buildings located Downtown and in the Professorville Historic District.
Revision Date: 06/16/2007
Historic District Maps
Professorville District
Revision Date: 06/14/2006
Ramona Street District
Revision Date: 06/14/2006
Historic Inventory
Historic Inventory
Revision Date: 06/14/2006
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