Historic Preservation in Kent County, DE (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Kent County, Delaware.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kent County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Kent County's Historic Preservation Commission can recommend an individual property as a designated landmark if it is listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, or if it is an established, familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, under Zoning Code Section 205-381.A. Landmarks are then ranked into four significance categories under Section 205-381.C.
Kent County, DE Historic Landmark Designation
Some RestrictionsKent County Code § 205-381.A, C
A. The Historic Preservation Commission may recommend for designation of an individual property or site as a landmark if it is listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or if, because of a unique location or singular physical characteristic, it represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood. ... C. Landmarks and historic districts s...
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