Historic Preservation in Lafayette, IN (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Lafayette, Indiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Historic-Cultural Monuments
Lafayette's nine-member Historic Preservation Commission designates local historic districts to protect buildings, structures, sites and monuments, requiring a certificate of appropriateness before exterior work, demolition or moving. Violators face fines up to $2,500 for demolition and $7,500 total per parcel under § 12.01.160.
Lafayette Historic Landmark Protection Rules
Significant RestrictionsLafayette Municipal Code §§ 12.01.010, 12.01.030, 12.01.160
It is the intention of the city of Lafayette through this ordinance to preserve and protect historic and architecturally worthy buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes, and neighborhoods which impart a distinct aesthetic quality to the city and serve as visible reminders of its historic heritage. ... B.The Commission shall consist of nine voting members which must be residents of ...
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