Historic Preservation in Alpharetta, GA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Alpharetta, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
The City of Alpharetta designates historic properties through its seven-member Historic Preservation Commission under UDC Sec. 2.9.3 and 2.9.4. A property qualifies only if it is over 75 years old and meets specific integrity and significance criteria, and City Council must adopt an ordinance before the designation and its zoning incentives take effect.
Alpharetta Historic Property Designation Criteria
Significant RestrictionsAlpharetta Unified Development Code §§ 2.9.3.B, 2.9.4.B
B.HPC members: Number, Appointment, Terms, and Compensation. The HPC shall consist of seven (7) members. The mayor and each council member shall each appoint one (1) member to the commission, to serve concurrently with and at the pleasure of the mayor or council member making the appointment. ... B.Criteria for Designation of a Historic Property. In order to be designated a historic property, t...
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