The City has determined that its Cannery Row area has both
historical and literary significance. While many of
its historic structures have decayed or been destroyed, many survive, and
Cannery Row remains a destination for people interested in both the actual
history of the area and the fictionalized setting of John Steinbeck’s
novels.
Citizens of Monterey, Cannery Row property owners and
visitors alike want to see the historical setting respected and preserved
when feasible. This document was created to establish a framework for
allowing Cannery Row to grow and change while retaining its ambiance and
historical context.
This design program applies to improvement projects in
the Cannery Row Conservation District, including new buildings and
alterations to existing structures. While respecting the traditional
character of the area is emphasized, change is anticipated; Cannery Row is
not intended to be “frozen” in time. Alterations and new construction will
respect the traditional design context. These guidelines are based on that
policy.
To learn more about the program guidelines, visit the links
below. Links are in Adobe Acrobat PDF
format.
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