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Heritage Preservation Commission
Regular Meetings
- 8:30 a.m.
- 2nd Tuesday of each month
- City Hall/Linda Callon Conference Room
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Agendas & Minutes
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Members
Name | Term End |
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Sharon Boyce-Bender, Chair | December 31, 2023 |
Margarete Minar, Vice Chair | December 31, 2026 |
Zhen Li | December 31, 2024 |
Priya Shastri, Saratoga Historical Foundation Nominee | December 31, 2024 |
Vacant | December 31, 2025 |
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Overview
One member is nominated by the Saratoga Historical Foundation and two members must be trained and experienced in the field of construction, structural rehabilitation, licensed architect, engineer, contractor or urban planner.
The Heritage Preservation Commission functions as a liaison working in conjunction with the City Council, the Planning Commission, and the agencies and departments of the City. The Commission implements the City's Heritage Preservation Ordinance. The Commission's scope includes surveying properties within the boundaries of the City of Saratoga for the purpose of establishing an official inventory of heritage resources. The Commission can recommend that these resources be designated by the City Council as a historic landmark, heritage tree, heritage lane or historic district.
Mission Statement
To provide guidance to the City of Saratoga in order to preserve and protect the heritage resources of the community.
Watch Video to Learn More
Watch the Heritage Preservation Commission's presentation on the importance of historic preservation in Saratoga, including the Heritage Resource Inventory, List of Landmarks, Point of Interest Markers, Heritage Lanes, benefits for landmark properties, and more.
Additional Information
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Heritage Resource Evaluations
The City of Saratoga Resource Inventory provides a comprehensive planning tool for the treatment of historic properties in the City of Saratoga.
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Heritage Trees
View information on and photos of the City's Heritage Trees.
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Treatment of Historic Properties
There are various standards to maintain treatment of historic properties.