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Historic Preservation in Atlanta, GA (2026)

1 verified historic preservation rules for Atlanta, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Historic-Cultural Monuments

Atlanta protects culturally significant buildings, sites and districts through five formal categories, from Landmark Building to Conservation District, administered by the Urban Design Commission.

Atlanta Landmark & Historic Site Rules

Significant Restrictions

Atlanta Code of Ordinances § 16-20.004

(a)Establishment of Categories: There shall be five (5) categories of protection for historic properties in the City of Atlanta, as follows:(1)Landmark Building or Site;(2)Historic Building or Site;(3)Landmark District;(4)Historic District; and(5)Conservation District.

Looking for Fulton County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Atlanta city rules.

Historic Preservation in Fulton County