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Historic Preservation in Independence, MO (2026)

1 verified historic preservation rules for Independence, Missouri, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Historic-Cultural Monuments

Independence's Heritage Commission designates individual Historic Landmarks using National Register-style criteria, historical events, notable people, architectural distinction, through a public nomination and City Council ordinance process.

Independence Historic Landmark Designation Rules

Significant Restrictions

Independence Unified Development Ordinance § 14-908-02

The Heritage Commission shall be guided in its deliberations on or about designation of historic properties by the National Register Criteria for Evaluation (36 CFR Part 60)... The Heritage Commission shall upon such investigation as it deems necessary, make a determination as to whether a nominated property, building, structure or area possesses integrity ... and: Is associated with events tha...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Independence city rules.

Historic Preservation in Jackson County