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Historic Preservation in Phoenix, AZ (2026)

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

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Historic-Cultural Monuments

Phoenix designates exceptionally significant historic properties as Landmarks under the HP-L zoning suffix, triggering review before any alteration or demolition.

Phoenix Landmark Designation ('HP-L' Suffix)

Significant Restrictions

Phoenix Zoning Ordinance § 808

A classification of historic preservation zoning, landmark, is created to recognize that there are some historic properties that possess historic or architectural significance, integrity, distinctive visual character and quality that is a level of exceptional significance among historic properties... A. Landmark designation can occur for a property already within an HP district or in conjunctio...

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

Historic Preservation in Maricopa County