Historic Preservation in Brockton, MA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Brockton, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Brockton's five-member Historical Commission must issue a certificate of appropriateness before the city can grant a building or demolition permit affecting an exterior architectural feature in a historic district, including the South Street Historic District. The commission has 60 days to decide, with denials appealable within 20 days.
Brockton Historic District Review for Alterations
Significant RestrictionsBrockton Code of Ordinances § 17-111
No building permit for construction of a building or structure or for alteration of an exterior architectural feature within a historic district and no demolition permit for demolition or removal of a building or structure within a historic district shall be issued by the city or any department thereof until a certificate of appropriateness, certificate of nonapplicability or certificate of har...
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