Historic Preservation in Charlotte, NC (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Charlotte, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Charlotte bans erecting any monument on city-owned property without following its Public Monuments Ordinance, and separately bans defacing, demolishing, altering or removing a monument without the city council's express written approval. Sections 15-116 through 15-122 route every proposal through a public hearing before a final council vote.
Charlotte Public Monuments Ordinance Rules
Significant RestrictionsCharlotte City Code § 15-120
(a)No monument shall be erected, placed or located on property owned by the city except in compliance with the requirements of this article.(b)No person shall deface, demolish, alter or remove any monument without the expressed written approval and consent of the city council. Violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor.