Historic Preservation in Buffalo, NY (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Buffalo, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
No City-owned statue or monument in Buffalo can be removed, relocated, or installed without sign-off from both the Commissioner of Public Works and the Common Council, under City Code § 409-1. Once the Council passes a resolution, the Commissioner carries out whatever the Council directs. The same chapter separately funds new public art on large capital projects.
Buffalo Monument Removal Approval Rule
Significant RestrictionsBuffalo City Code § 409-1
No statue or monument owned, possessed or controlled by the City may be removed, relocated or installed without first obtaining the permission of the Commissioner of Public Works and the Common Council. Upon passage of a resolution of the Common Council, the Commissioner of Public Works shall remove, relocate or install such statues or monuments as the Council may direct.
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