Historic Preservation in Trenton, NJ (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Trenton, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Trenton designates historic districts and individual landmarks by ordinance under Chapter 315, Article 15. Once listed, an exterior change to a designated site or district building needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before any permit issues.
Trenton Designated Historic Sites & Districts
Significant RestrictionsTrenton Code § 315-15.4
The following districts and buildings have been designated historic sites and districts to which the provisions governing historic preservation apply and, pending review and recommendation of the Planning Board of any modifications thereof, remain as designated and subject to the regulations and restrictions of this Article and Ordinance. Historic Districts: Berkeley Square Historic District, E...
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