Historic Preservation in Dayton, OH (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Dayton, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Dayton designates historic properties through three overlay tiers, HD-1, HD-2, and HD-3, collectively called the Dayton Register of Historic Places, administered by the Landmark Commission and a Preservation Officer under the zoning code.
Dayton Register Of Historic Places Districts
Significant RestrictionsDayton Zoning Code § 150.345.2 (Historic Overlay Districts) — R.C.G.O. Ch. 150
The Landmark Commission shall recommend to the City Plan Board the adoption or modification of a historic district overlay on all eligible areas... Historic Overlay Districts may consist of an individual property or an area of two or more properties... All properties designated as HD-1, HD-2, or HD-3 are collectively called the Dayton Register of Historic Places.
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