Culver City historic property roof guide
Culver City Historic Property Roof-Change Directory
Check the City's own records before you change the roof on a historic home. Culver City sits in Los Angeles County, California, and City staff can look up your address. Call our roofing team for a free estimate on that roof work.
(424) 672-3864The City of Culver City runs its own historic preservation program. Its preservation program page names the designation levels and lists the historic districts by street. Start there, then ask City staff what the City has on file for your home.
Where to check before an exterior roof change
We cannot tell you whether a home carries a City designation. Only the City can answer that for one address. The City also decides which review route fits the work you plan.
A roof change on an older Culver City home can involve two City desks. One desk handles preservation review. The other handles the building permit.
- Cultural Affairs staff answer preservation review questions.
- Building Safety answers permit questions.
- The City preservation page lists the levels and the districts.
What the City publishes, and where to look
We checked the City preservation pages and the related City records on August 11, 2026. The tables below show what we read on that date. Anything the City posts can change later.
The City sorts its designated properties into three levels, and it describes each level in its own words. The City page also names local buildings that sit on the National Register.
The City page also lists 50 Landmark or Significant structures. Ask Cultural Affairs before you rely on it for your own home.
The City preservation page links to its 1990 HPAC report, which ranked structures at that time.
Culver City Building Safety handles the permit path for a re-roof or a flat-to-sloped roof change. The City also publishes its Zoning Code online, so you can read the current wording yourself.
We handle the roof work, and the City handles the review. We help property owners pull the required roofing permit, and our Culver City roofing permit guide maps that route.
Our other Culver City roofing guides cover permits and repairs. Read what a full roof replacement involves, then call our Culver City roofing team for a free estimate.
Culver City designation levels, checked August 11, 2026
| Level | How the City describes it | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark | Exceptional examples of the highest architectural, cultural, or historical significance to the Culver City community. | City preservation page and 1990 HPAC report |
| Significant | Substantial architectural, historic, or cultural significance. | City preservation page and 1990 HPAC report |
| Recognized | Architectural, historic, or cultural interest. | City preservation page and 1990 HPAC report |
Historic districts the City lists, checked August 11, 2026
| District | Address range the City states |
|---|---|
| Braddock Drive historic district | 11027-11047 Braddock Drive |
| Lafayette Place historic district | 4052-4070 Lafayette Place |
| McConnell Boulevard historic district | 4128-4181 McConnell Boulevard |
National Register examples the City names, checked August 11, 2026
| Building | Address the City states |
|---|---|
| Washington Building | 9720-9730 Washington Boulevard |
| Citizen Building | 9355 Culver Boulevard |
| Culver Hotel | 9400 Culver Boulevard |
Exterior roof-change routes
- Exterior work on a Landmark or Significant structure. Cultural Affairs staff comment is required as part of the review process, and a Certificate of Appropriateness may be involved.
- Re-roof, or a flat-to-sloped roof change. Confirm the current Building Safety permit path.
- Uncertain designation or district status. Use the City preservation page and 1990 HPAC report, then confirm current status with Culver City Cultural Affairs.
Steps to check for your own property
- Read the City preservation page for the current levels and the current district list.
- Compare your street address with the district ranges in the table above.
- Ask Culver City Cultural Affairs to confirm the status of your own property.
- Ask Building Safety about the current permit path for your roof scope.
- Treat the 1990 HPAC report as history rather than as a current status check.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check whether a Culver City property is a designated cultural resource?
Start with the City preservation page, which names the Landmark, Significant, and Recognized levels. Its 1990 HPAC report gives the historical background. Then ask Culver City Cultural Affairs to confirm your own address.
Which Culver City historic districts are listed by the City?
The City page lists the Braddock Drive, Lafayette Place, and McConnell Boulevard historic districts. Our table shows the street ranges the City gives for each one. The City can change that list, so check before you plan.
Where should an owner verify the review route for an exterior roof change?
Ask Culver City Cultural Affairs about preservation review for your property. Ask Building Safety about the current permit path for that roof work. The City decides the route for each property and scope.