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Last Updated: 05/10/2026
Historic Landmark Designation (DES) Supplemental
Landmark designation is authorized by Section 1004 of the San Francisco Planning Code. The designation process includes a review of the Landmark Designation Application by the Planning Department and the Historic Preservation Commission. Final approval is made by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Any member of the public may nominate a property for landmark designation. The application must contain supporting historic, architectural and/or cultural documentation.
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