Historic Preservation Commission

The protection, appreciation and preservation of the historic and cultural resources of Pomona shall be the guiding mission and fundamental purpose of the Historic Preservation Commission.  The Commission shall work in partnership with property owners and residents, the business sector and the community at large to retain and protect those historic and cultural resources which will preserve and enhance Pomona's unique built environment.

Ad-Hoc Committees

The Historic Preservation Commission includes the following active "ad-hoc committees." An ad-hoc committee may be formed by a Commission to encourage analysis or review of a particular subject matter related to the Commission's mission. 

1. Historic Tree Protection
2. City Stables 
3. Ordinance Review

Minor Certificates of Appropriateness 

A Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (MINCOA) is required for eligible proposed exterior alterations or demolitions of a designated historic landmark, or on existing or new buildings, public streets, public streetscape, public sidewalk, public structures, public buildings, spaces, and public works projects within a designated historic district within the City of Pomona. 

Each MINCOA is reviewed against one or more of the following sources of regulations and guidelines, depending on the kind of proposal:  

1. Pomona Zoning Ordinance, Historic Preservation, Section .5809-13.
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2. Pomona Zoning Ordinance, Fences/Hedges/Walls, Section .503-I-11.
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3. Historic Preservation Design Guidelines, Adopted 1999.
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4. Historic Sites Tree Protection Program, Updated 2020.
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Recent Decisions on Minor COAs 

The following is a list of recently approved MINCOA permits. Decisions on any MINCOA are subject to a 20 calendar day appeal period. Any requests to appeal a decision must be filed with the Planning Division by 5 p.m. on the last day of the appeal period or the following business day if the last day is a holiday or weekend.

Please contact Ata Khan, Supervising Planner, (909) 620-3765 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information on a listed decision and/or the appeal process.

1. MINCOA 15278-2021
   1542 Alameda St (Hacienda Park Historic District) 
   Removal of two Canary Island pine trees.
   Link to Decision (Appeal period ends 02/03/21)