Historic Preservation in Decatur, AL (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Decatur, Alabama, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In the City of Decatur, Alabama, a building, structure, site, object or work of art becomes a designated historic property only by city council ordinance, after the historic preservation commission holds a hearing. Once designated, exterior changes need a certificate of appropriateness, and demolition approval can be delayed up to 180 days.
Decatur, AL Historic Property Designation Rules
Some RestrictionsDecatur City Code § 18-63
(a)Criteria for selection. A historic property is a building, structure, site, object, or work of art, including the adjacent area necessary for the proper appreciation or use thereof, deemed worthy of preservation by reason of value to the city for one (1) of the following reasons:(1)It is an outstanding example of a structure representative of its era;(2)It is one of the few remaining example...