For the Neighborhood Beautification and Historical Preservation Commission Meeting of November 12, 2025
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Christina Taylor, Director of Community Development
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Overview of Rialto Municipal Code Chapter 2.20 Historical Preservation
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DISCUSSION:
On August 26, 2025, the Rialto City Council appointed seven members to the City's Neighborhood Beautification and Historic Preservation Commission (NBHPC).
Responsibilities of the NBHPC are established in Rialto Municipal Code Chapter 2.27.050 Duties and Chapter 2.20.050 Powers and Duties of Historic Preservation Commission. Since both code sections have an extensive list of duties which are applicable to the commission, this report will provide an overview of the historical preservation portion the Commission's duties. The beautification portion was covered at the October 8, 2025, meeting.
The Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council regarding matters of historical preservation and neighborhood beautification by making recommendations to the City Council on the following areas:
Historic Preservation
* Recommend the designation of landmarks and historic districts to the city council.
* Compile and maintain a list of nominated resources and a current local register of all properties designated as local landmark resources.
* Endeavor to promote public interest in and understanding of historic, cultural and aesthetic resources and their preservation.
* Consult with and advise public officials and agencies; civic, educational, professional and other agencies; and with citizens generally in relation to the preservation of these resources and to serve as liaison with the city.
* From time to time, to issue commendations to owners of historic resources who have rehabilitated their property in an exemplary manner.
Historic Resources
* Review for appropriateness proposed general plan and zoning text and map changes, specific plans, municipal improv...
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