Historic Preservation

Want to learn more about the Draft Coronado Context Statement and Citywide Survey? You can watch a presentation about the project and hear public comment received at the Historic Resource Commission meeting that was held on September 20, 2023 by clicking here.  

HRC Video Opens in new windowYou can view the Draft Coronado Context Statement and Citywide Survey documents by using the links below in the Historic Preservation Forms and Documents section, or click here to visit the City's Project Coronado Website. 

Please send any comments you have to Tricia Olsen at [email protected]

Staff will provide an update to City Council and request direction on the Draft Historic Context Statement and Citywide Survey at the City Council regular meeting on November 21, 2023. The meeting will be held at 4pm in the City Council Chambers. 

Historic Preservation

The City of Coronado recognizes that there are unique and valuable resources within the community that reflect the City's cultural and historical heritage, and enhance community character. In an effort to develop awareness of the City's Historic Resources and encourage their retention, the City of Coronado has incorporated a Historic Preservation Element into the General Plan. The City also has adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance to implement the policies contained within the Preservation Element. The Coronado Historic Preservation Program is intended to respond to the needs of the community, and to assist in enriching the community environment with reference to its past, present and future.

Determination of Historic Significance

Authorized by Chapter 84.10 of the Coronado Municipal Code, the Determination of Historic Significance Review is for Nominations for Historic Designation of buildings, structures, objects, or sites of any age; as well as for required review of structures that are 75 or more years old for which a project is proposed that includes demolition of original features visible from the street right-of-way. These reviews are more fully described in the City's Historic Preservation Program Guidebook. 

Historic Resource Alteration Permits

Authorized by Chapter 84.20 of the Coronado Municipal Code, a Historic Resource Alteration Permit (HAP) review is required for any exterior modification to a designated Historic Resource. Specific findings for approval must be made by the Historic Resource Commission at a noticed public hearing in order to approve modifications to Historic Resources. These findings include consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties; and, if the Historic Resource has or intends to apply for a Mills Act Agreement, conformity with the City's Alteration Guidelines for Mills Act Properties. Information on this review process can be found in the City's Historic Preservation Program Guidebook. 

Historic Resource Preservation (Mills Act) Agreement (HRPA)

Owners of designated Historic Resources in Residential Zones are eligible to apply for a Mills Act Agreement, a contract recorded on the property which provides a reduction in property taxes in exchange for preservation and restoration of the Historic Resource. More information about the City of Coronado's Mills Act program can be found in the City's Historic Preservation Program Guidebook.

Historic Preservation Program Forms and Documents

Coronado Historic Context Statement and Citywide Survey - Now Underway

  1. Draft Coronado Context Statement and Citywide Survey
  2. Draft Tier Matrix Organized by APN
  3. Draft Tier Matrix Organized by Tier then APN
  4. Upcoming Public Comment Meetings Flyer
  5. What is the Context Statement and Citywide Survey?

Application Forms

  1. Determination of Historic Significance Application
  2. Historic Alteration Permit Application
  3. Mills Act Agreement Application

Guidance and Informational Documents

  1. Historic Preservation Program Guidebook
  2. Historic Designation Criteria Guidelines
  3. Historic Resource Register Tri-fold Brochure (October 18, 2023)
  4. Register of Designated Historic Resources (October 18, 2023)
  5. Non-Historic Properties List (August 16, 2023)
  6. Recorded Mills Acts (December 31, 2022)
  7. Mills Act Agreement Applications - 2022
  8. Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation (PDF)
  9. City of Coronado Alteration Guidelines for Mills Act Properties (PDF)

Unadopted Previous Survey Documents

  1. Unadopted Coronado Property Review List (2008)
  2. Unadopted Sourcepoint Survey Volume 1 (1986)
  3. Unadopted Sourcepoint Survey Volume 2 (1986)
  4. Unadopted Sourcepoint Survey Volume 3 (1986)
  5. Unadopted Sourcepoint Survey Volume 4 (1986)

Have additional questions?

Meetings with staff via phone, Zoom, or in person, are available by appointment. Applications for Historic Preservation Program review are now accepted digitally. Please email Tricia Olsen at [email protected] to make an appointment or to get access to a shared drive to submit your application.

Coronado Designated Historic Resources Map

This map can be used to explore the designated Historic Resources in Coronado from anywhere! Each pin represents a designated Historic Resource: click on the pins to see pictures and learn why each property was designated.