HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES
Welcome to the City of Auburn’s webpage for information relating to the City’s Historic Design Review Guidelines. The Historic Design Review Guidelines apply to the Old Town and Downtown Historic Design Review Districts. The Historic Design Review Guidelines have been prepared for use by property owners undertaking rehabilitation, renovation, and new construction projects; for business owners engaging in storefront improvements; for city officials, staff, and the Historic Design Review Commission involved in reviewing development applications; and for the general public interested in furthering their understanding of the fundamental design characteristics that make up the historic character of the Old Town and Downtown.
A map of the Historical Design Review District and Historic Design Review Guidelines can be viewed at the following link:
- Part I Design Guidelines
- Historic Design Review Guidelines Coverpage
- Part II Design Guidelines
- Historic Design Review District Map
- Introduction and Purpose of the Design Guidelines
- Brief History of Old Town and Downtown
- Explanation of Old Town and Downtown Design Review Districts
- Illustration of Predominate Architectural Styles
- Part III Design Guidelines
- Commercial Design Guidelines
- Residential Design Guidelines
- Rehabilitation
- References and Resources
- Glossary of Terms
- Building Photographs
To obtain a Historic Design Review Application, please visit the following City's web page (Link)
Contact Information
If you have questions for the City of Auburn regarding the Historic Design Review Guidelines, please contact:
Lance E. Lowe, AICP, Associate Planner
(530) 823-4211, ext. 103
llowe@auburn.ca.gov
Reg Murray, Senior Planner
(530) 823-4211, ext. 140
rmurray@auburn.ca.gov
Community Development Department
1225 Lincoln Way, Room 3
Auburn, CA 95603
Fax: (530) 885-5508