Historic Preservation in Kent, WA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Kent, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Kent designates historic landmarks through the King County Landmarks and Heritage Commission under Chapter 14.12, and generally requires the property owner's written consent unless the site sits in a historic district or is over 125 years old.
Kent Landmark Designation Rules
Significant RestrictionsKent City Code § 14.12.040
A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the designation criteria for landmarks as contained in King County Code Section 20.62.040 are hereby adopted by reference as currently or as hereafter enacted, amended, or recodified from time to time, for the designation criteria of landmarks within the city of Kent. B. A site shall not be designated as a landmark outside of a designated histori...
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