Historic Preservation in Owensboro, KY (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Owensboro, Kentucky, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In the City of Owensboro, the Board of Commissioners designates individual landmarks and historic preservation districts under Owensboro Municipal Code § 2-355 after two-thirds of affected property owners petition the Historic Preservation Board. Any exterior alteration, demolition, or relocation of a designated landmark then needs a certificate of appropriateness, and violations draw fines up to $1,000.
Owensboro Landmark and Historic District Rules
Significant RestrictionsOwensboro Municipal Code §§ 2-355, 2-358
(b)Designation of Local Historic Preservation Districts:(1)Recommendations and Designations: Consideration of the designation of a landmark or historic district may originate with the filing of an application for designation with the board by two-thirds (⅔) of the owners of each parcel of property within the proposed district. ... (4)Designation Criteria to be Considered by Board: A historic pr...
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