What does the Landmark Designation Petition request?

It asks Berkeley’s Landmarks Preservation Commission to consider designating the identified property as a Landmark, Structure of Merit, or Historic District.

Who can sign the petition?

The form is for residents of Berkeley. Signers provide their names and addresses and certify under penalty of perjury that they live at the addresses listed.

Do I need a notary for the Landmark Designation Petition?

No. The petition has no notary block; signers sign and date it and certify under penalty of perjury that they are Berkeley residents at the addresses provided.

How do I submit the Landmark Designation Petition?

The form lists Land Use Planning at 2120 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, and Planning@ci.berkeley.ca.us. It does not state a submission method.

Berkeley, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Landmark, Structure of Merit or Historic District Petition Form

Berkeley residents use this petition to ask the Landmarks Preservation Commission to consider a property for designation as a Landmark, Structure of Merit, or Historic District.

What this form is

The petition asks the Berkeley Landmarks Preservation Commission to consider designating a property as a Landmark, Structure of Merit, or Historic District. It identifies the property and provides space for residents to print their names, addresses, and cities, then sign and date the petition. Signers certify under penalty of perjury that they are Berkeley residents at the addresses provided.

Who needs it

Berkeley residents who want the Landmarks Preservation Commission to consider a property for designation can sign and submit this petition.

How to submit it

The form lists Land Use Planning at 2120 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, and [email protected]. It does not specify a submission method.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; each signer certifies under penalty of perjury that they are a Berkeley resident at the address provided.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Petition
Download the Landmark, Structure of Merit or Historic District Petition Form.
2
Identify The Property
Enter the property name and street address or addresses.
3
Gather Signatures
Have Berkeley residents print their names and addresses, then sign and date the petition.
4
Contact Land Use Planning
The form lists Land Use Planning’s address and email; it does not specify how to submit the petition.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Landmark Designation Petition request?: It asks Berkeley’s Landmarks Preservation Commission to consider designating the identified property as a Landmark, Structure of Merit, or Historic District.
Who can sign the petition?: The form is for residents of Berkeley. Signers provide their names and addresses and certify under penalty of perjury that they live at the addresses listed.
Do I need a notary for the Landmark Designation Petition?: No. The petition has no notary block; signers sign and date it and certify under penalty of perjury that they are Berkeley residents at the addresses provided.
How do I submit the Landmark Designation Petition?: The form lists Land Use Planning at 2120 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, and [email protected]. It does not state a submission method.

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