Historic Preservation in Tempe, AZ (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Tempe, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Tempe designates individually significant buildings, sites and entire neighborhoods as landmarks, historic properties or historic districts under Chapter 14A, using criteria tied to age, historical association and visual character. Once designated, alteration, new construction or demolition all require Historic Preservation Commission review before a City permit issues.
Tempe Historic Landmark Designation
Significant RestrictionsTempe City Code § 14A-4(a)
(a)The following criteria are established for designation of an individual property, building, structure or archaeological site:(1)It meets the criteria for listing on the Arizona or National Register of Historic Places;(2)It is found to be of exceptional significance and expresses a distinctive character, resulting from:a.A significant portion of it is at least fifty (50) years old; is reflect...
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