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Board designates Altadena’s Historic Highlands as Los Angeles County historic district
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted 4–0 to approve an ordinance designating part of Altadena’s Highlands neighborhood as a county historic district after years of community work; supporters said the designation will help preserve architectural character as the region rebuilds after wildfire damage.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance designating a portion of the Historic Highlands neighborhood in unincorporated Altadena as an official Los Angeles County historic district.
Supervisor comments and community testimony emphasized the neighborhood’s architectural diversity and its survival of recent wildfires as reasons to preserve the area. The board voted 4–0 to amend County Code Title 22 (Planning and Zoning) to incorporate the district into the county’s historic program.
Why it matters: the designation adds a local preservation layer intended to protect architecturally significant homes — styles cited by…
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