Recommended approvalRezone

Lower Golden Hill Historic Preservation Zone

Description

A zoning amendment request to reclassify the lower Golden Hill neighborhood from R-1-7.2 to R-1-7.2-P (Historic Preservation Overlay).

Impact summary

Imposes historic design review standards on exterior modifications and exempts the area from SB 9 urban lot split provisions.

Applicant

Name: Fullerton Heritage
Address: Lower Golden Hill neighborhood (bounded by Richmond Ave, West Leland Ave, Malvern Ave, and Glenhaven Ave)

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 1
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval4–1

A recommendation, not a final decision. City Council decides next.

Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jun 10, 2026Recommended approval 4–1

Planning Commission / Landmarks Commission — June 10, 2026

A zoning amendment request to reclassify the lower Golden Hill neighborhood from R-1-7.2 to R-1-7.2-P (Historic Preservation Overlay).

Related issues (1)

Lower Golden Hill Historic District Designation

The council is considering historic landmark status for five properties and a special preservation zoning overlay for the Lower Golden Hill neighborhood to protect local heritage.

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