CITY GOVERNMENT

Local governments have an enormous influence on the fate of historic properties. Below we list relevant departments in the City of Los Angeles, and we will soon add similar departments in other cities throughout L.A. County.

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LOS ANGELES CITY GOVERNMENT

Office of Historic Resources
Located in the Department of City Planning, the City’s Office of Historic Resources (OHR) oversees all City-managed historic preservation activities, from reviewing local landmark applications and proposed alterations to designated resources (through the Cultural Heritage Commission), to managing the City's 22 historic districts (HPOZs) and Mills Act contracts, to shepherding the first-ever citywide historic resources survey. To find the OHR website, click on "Historic Preservation" on the left side of the Planning Department home page.

City of Los Angeles Home Page
The Los Angeles City Council has the final word on the designation of local landmarks and important preservation-related legislation. Start here to find your councilmember and monitor Council agendas for upcoming preservation items.

Updated 9/5/07