Historic Preservation in Tucson, AZ (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Tucson, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Tucson designates individually significant buildings, structures, sites, and archaeological resources as Historic Landmarks (HL) under UDC Section 5.8. An HL designation overlays the underlying zoning, and any exterior work on a designated property must clear a design review process before a permit issues.
Tucson Historic Landmark (HL) Designation
Significant RestrictionsTucson UDC § 5.8.5
The following standards should be considered when determining if an area shall be established as a HL or whether the boundaries of an existing HL shall be changed or dissolved. 1. A HL shall include historic sites, historic buildings, or historic structures, as defined in Section 11.4.9, Definitions, and which are individually listed or individually eligible for listing in the National Register...
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