Historic Preservation in Raleigh, NC (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Raleigh, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Raleigh City Council designates Historic Landmarks under UDO Sec. 10.2.16, following a report from the Historic Development Commission and a mandatory 30-day review by the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Only properties the Commission finds to have 'special significance' and design integrity qualify, and designation triggers a state-law demolition waiting period plus Certificate of Appropriateness review for any future exterior changes.
Raleigh Historic Landmark Designation Rules
Significant RestrictionsRaleigh Unified Development Ordinance § 10.2.16
The City Council shall designate Historic Landmarks. Designations and amendments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this section. Removing the designation from a Historic Landmark shall also follow the provisions of this section. ... No building, structure, site, area or object shall be recommended for designation as a historic landmark unless it is deemed and found by the Histo...
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