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Historic Preservation Planning

Is your property eligible for designation as a Historic Resource?

If your individual property meets at least one of the following criteria, it may be eligible for designation as a Historic Resource.

It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Burbank’s or California's history and cultural heritage.
It is associated with the lives of persons important in the past.
It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values.
It has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.

For more information about the designation process, please review the Application for Designation as a Historic Place or Structure of Merit (PDF) or view the following handout:

Owners must maintain the property in good condition.
Owners must apply for a permit to alter or remove a Historic Resource. Permits are needed in order to move, change the appearance of, make alterations to, demolish, or construct additions. Exceptions may be available for: ordinary maintenance, public safety, and economic hardship.

Protects the property for future generations to enjoy.
Maintains the unique character of your neighborhood.
It’s green! Designation prevents additional waste going to landfills and reduces the need for new building materials.
Once a property is officially designated, an owner may be eligible to apply for a Mills Act contract, which gives property tax savings in exchange for a 10 year commitment to restore a historic property.

For more information about the City of Burbank's Historic Preservation Program, please contact the Planning Division at (818) 238-5250.

Location, Hours, & Contact information

Location
Community Services Building
150 N. Third Street
Burbank, CA 91502

Public Counter Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m

Phone
(818) 238-5250