Historic Preservation in Lafayette, LA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Lafayette, Louisiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government designates historic districts and landmarks under Code of Ordinances § 89-34, and cultural significance is one qualifying path: a site with historic, cultural, archaeological, or social ties to Lafayette can qualify even without architectural merit. The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission (LHPC) reviews every application before the city or parish council votes to adopt a designation ordinance.
Lafayette's Cultural-Significance Landmark Criteria
Significant RestrictionsLafayette City-Parish Consolidated Gov't Code of Ordinances § 89-34(a)(1)
Sec. 89-34. - Designation of historic districts and landmarks. (a)Criteria for designation. A historic district or landmark should exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:(1)Historic or cultural significance. The site proposed for designation should:a.Have character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the City of Lafayette, Parish...
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