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CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD WORKPLAN UPDATECommunity & Economic Development DepartmentLand Use CommitteeMarch 9, 2026 RiversideCA.gov2
The mission of the Cultural Heritage Board is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare by providing for the identification, protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of improvements, buildings, structures, signs, objects, features, sites, places, areas, districts, neighborhoods, streets, works of art, natural features and significant permanent landscaping having special historical, archaeological, cultural, architectural, community, aesthetic or artistic value in the City. CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARDMission 2 RiversideCA.gov3
In accordance with Title 20, review of Certificate of Appropriateness applications for modifications to Cultural Resources within the City.2025 WORKPLAN UPDATE•CHB Reviewed Two COA requests•Expansion of Pacific Grove Hospital•Demolition of 4472 Orange Grove-GOAL 1 --OUTCOME- RiversideCA.gov4
CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
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Pacific Grove Hospital Expansion 4472 Orange St – Fire Damage Structure Demo 3 RiversideCA.gov5
In accordance with Title 20, review and provide recommendation to City Council on historic designation applications.2025 WORKPLAN UPDATE•CHB reviewed three City Landmark designation requests•Boyd Residence•City Hall•Hays-Pattee Residence•Additionally•Modification of Hawthorne House Designation•Review of Trujillo Adobe NR Nomination-GOAL 2 --OUTCOME- RiversideCA.gov6
HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
Boyd ResidenceRiverside City HallHays-Pattee Residence
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Review of annual Certified Local Government (CLG) annual report prior to the submission to the State Office of Historic Preservation.2025 WORKPLAN UPDATE•Reviewed by CHB February 19, 2025•Submitted to SHPO March 24, 2025-GOAL3 --OUTCOME- RiversideCA.gov8
Finalize and adopt Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards at Cultural Resources.2025 WORKPLAN UPDATE•Adopted February 19, 2025.-GOAL4 --OUTCOME-
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As part of a Certified Local Government grant, participate in the development of the Women of Riverside Historic Context Statement.2025 WORKPLAN UPDATE•First draft December 2025•Update to CHB January 2026•Scheduled to be complete April 2026-GOAL5 --OUTCOME- RiversideCA.gov10
Receive presentations from community organizations, City Departments, outside agencies, and private entities regarding historic preservation efforts.2025 WORKPLAN UPDATE•December 17, 2025 – 2050 GP/CAAP update•January 21, 2026 – Fairmount Park Master Plan update-GOAL6 --OUTCOME- 6 RiversideCA.gov11
PROPOSED 2026 WORKPLAN1In accordance with Title 20, review of Certificate of Appropriateness application for proposed modification to Cultural Resources within the City.2In accordance with Title 20, review and provide recommendation to City Council on historic designation applications.
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PROPOSED 2026 WORKPLAN3Review of annual Certified Local Government (CLG) annual report prior to the submission to the State Office of Historic Preservation.4As part of a Certified Local Government grant, participate in the development of the Women of Riverside Historic Context Statement. 7 RiversideCA.gov13
PROPOSED 2026 WORKPLAN5Participate in and assist with the California Preservation Conference being hosted in Riverside.6Receive presentations from community organizations, City Departments, outside agencies, and private entities regarding historic preservation efforts.
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Staff recommends that the Land Use Committee approve the proposed 2026 Work plans for the Cultural Heritage Board.RECOMMENDATION