Historic Preservation in Bayonne, NJ (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Bayonne, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In the City of Bayonne, the Historic Preservation Commission can recommend a building, site or district for historic landmark designation only if it meets criteria in City Code § 37-8.1, including cultural or heritage significance, and only after the public-hearing and Municipal Council ordinance process set out in § 37-8.2.
Bayonne Historic Landmark Designation Criteria
Significant RestrictionsBayonne City Code § 37-8.1
The Commission shall consider for designation districts and sites that have integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, and association, and that meet one or more of the following criteria: a. Character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the Municipality, State, or nation;