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What is a Historic Property Preservation agreement or the Mills Act?

In 1972 California State legislators adopted the Mills Act, granting local governments the authority to grant property tax relief to owners of “qualified” historic properties. To pursue this historic preservation tax credit incentive program, an owner of a qualified historic property must enter into a Historic Property Preservation agreement with the City of Santa Ana. … Continued

How does a property get added to the local register?

In order to add a property to the local register, a Historic Property application with applicable submittal requirements must be completed and submitted to the Planning Division. Additionally, the property must meet at least one of the criteria for significance listed on page 2 of the application. The Planning Division will then schedule a public … Continued

What is the Santa Ana register of Historical Properties?

Commonly referred to as the local register, the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties was approved and adopted by the City Council in November 1998. The local register is a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties that exemplify the rich cultural heritage of Santa Ana.

Why is the local register important?

The local register identifies historic and architecturally significant properties, which have been determined to be important cultural resources to the City of Santa Ana. Based upon the significance of the contribution that these structures provide to the City, the City Council has deemed that special efforts shall be made to preserve these structures for the … Continued

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When does a property require HRC review?

In addition to the creation of the HRC, the City Council also created a list of historically significant properties called the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. Any property on the local register proposing an exterior alteration (painting excluded), relocation, or demolition of the historic structure must first have that request reviewed by the HRC. … Continued

What is the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)?

In August of 1998, the Santa Ana City Council approved an ordinance, which created the Historic Resources Commission. the HRC was established to recognize and preserve historic structures important to the protection of the rich historic of the City of Santa Ana. This nine-member board will advise and make recommendations regarding historic properties; recommend to … Continued