Mission
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.
1. In accordance with Title 20, review of Certificate of Appropriateness applications for modifications to Cultural Resources within the City.
2. In accordance with Title 20, review and provide recommendation to City Council on historic designation applications.
3. Review of annual Certified Local Government (CLG) annual report prior to the submission to the State Office of Historic Preservation.
4. As part of a Certified Local Government grant, participate in the development of the Women of Riverside Historic Context Statement.
5. Participate in and assist with the California Preservation Conference being hosted in Riverside.
6. Receive presentations from community organizations, City Departments, outside agencies, and private entities regarding historic preservation efforts.
2026 Workplan
Cultural Heritage Board